Martini Italian Bistro--Downtown
Columbus, OH 43215-2071
Phone: (614) 224-8259
- Price:
- $$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Martini 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Martini Italian Bistro--Downtown – by Terry Ward Libby
In Short
Prepare to encounter Columbus' trendiest when you dine at Martini's. Fashionable types, like TV news anchors, swarm the bar ordering martinis with unorthodox ingredients. Enjoy the view of the avant-guarde Columbus Convention Center across the street, designed by Peter Eisenman. Pizzas include one version with prosciutto, fontina and caramelized onion, smeared with creamy mascarpone. The grilled Gorgonzola polenta is topped with wild mushroom ragout.
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Look GoodIf you aren't well-coiffed and fashionable when you visit Martini's, you won't feel very comfortable.
User Reviews for Martini Italian Bistro--Downtown
01/27/2008 Posted by Illinoisbuckeye
I was back in Columbus, OH over the weekend and had a chance to go to Martini's downtown for dinner with my son and a good friend. This was my first experience at this particular Cameron Mitchell restaurant and I must say it was a wonderful experience. If parking is an issue for you, use their valet parking, it's only $5 and made coming and going easy. The wait staff was wonderful, we had a reservation and were seated immediately. We told them that we had tickets for a play and therefore were limited on our time for dinner and they were extremely accommodating. To start off the French Martini was out of this world...had to have 2! The Spinach and Pear Salad was delicious and could have been a meal in itself. Everything we ordered was done to perfection and we had a leisurely meal and were out in plenty of time for our play. I will definitely make Martinis a stop every time we go back to visit in Columbus.
Pros: service, martinis, food
Cons: limited on space, so not a good place for a large group, but wonderful for dinner for 2 or 4
06/13/2007 Posted by ludee13
I've been to Martini's about 4 or 5 times over the past several years hoping that I was just ordering the wrong dish. No such luck. The entrees lack flavor and originality, the service is so-so, but I can say that the martinis are marvelous and filled to the brim. I would reccomend this place for drinks, and drinks alone.
Pros: the martini selection!
Cons: the food
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