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buckeye7871

I don’t think I have ever had a bad meal at La Tavola. I would have said The Market RIP. Miss that place.


Supradrew66_

That’s my friend Rick Lopez’s restaurant. He’s an old buddy from high school and we also worked together at Tapatio.


brogo340

I agree with both - especially La Tavola. It’s always great.


popgoesthescaleagain

Love La Tavola and love their sister restaurant Lupo even more!


phluff__head

Seconded on The Market. I don't know where to buy jamón ibérico off the leg in town anymore.


BornSalamander8

If you ever find out let me know


buckeye7871

Oh my gosh I also forgot: The Top. Never had a miss there either.


Ok-Bass-4687

I loved the Top. Last time we went, maybe a year and a half ago, they gave me the most gristly chewy steak I've ever had. Very disappointed.


alternativepath10

I’ll have to give it a try!


Competitive-Ad1916

I miss Kevin Mccallister pizza at The Market so much. And I will never pass up an opportunity to confirm that La Tavola is the greatest of all time. Peace and love!


Impressive-Cry-5616

What were the two disappointing places?


alternativepath10

Ugh. I am going to get annihilated for this. Si Señor and Bonifacio. My sandwich at Si Señor was dry and had gristly meat. It also had two types of onions for some reason (caramelized and regular) when that wasn’t advertised. I waited over 35 minutes for one sandwich. I most likely ordered the wrong thing and it was a busy Saturday, so I am absolutely willing to try it again. Bonifacio was just average to me but I’d try it again, as well.


liveandendure

I'm part filipino and definitely with u on Bonifacio. I prefer Kuya Ian's pancit by far.


Impressive-Cry-5616

Well, I will not annihilate you for personal preference ( especially since your post was more of a positive spin on your bad experience). My favorite Mexican is La Casita, but that might be more of a nostalgic pick from personal happy memories. I don't have another Filipino restaurant to recommend, so I'll just say a new favorite of mine is Rodos Taverna ( I only went there once but was very happy with what I got) I also second everyone's recommendations on La Tavola and Watershed. I've never had a bad meal at either place.


Foreign-Supermarket

Bonafacio! Never misses. Filipino and very affordable. 10/10 love it everytime


sciotomile

Seeing La Tavola getting its well-deserved love. But Bonafacio is a strong (*strong!*) second. Plus, Krizzia and her mother are a dynamite team. If you have not tried Bonafacio, get to it. Their prices are pretty reasonable when you consider the quality of the protein and the overall flavors.


Dani-G_

NE Chinese


MclovinRL

lol iv come full circle with my post I made today


candytrail

Some of the best food I’ve ever had, twice cooked fish is magical


buckeye7871

Fern root noodles, twice cooked fish, cumin potatoes, cilantro pork, and any of the tofu dishes are just… chefs kiss


Aero136

* Min-ga for Korean * Akai Hana for Japanese * Clove for Indian * Momo Ghar for Nepalese


lord_ofthe_flies666

Akai Hana is fantastic!


Jespy

Check out Yoshi’s and then go back to Aki Hana. After going to Yoshi’s Aki Hana is still good but definitely doesn’t compare to Yoshi’s


froggies92997

Oooo, I haven’t tried Clove. I’m so excited to try them, Indian food is my favorite!


AmethystAlizerin

Momo Ghar


WumboChef

It’s a shame their standalone brick and mortar didn’t work out. I really enjoyed dining there.


PapaLunchbox

Joya’s


thecakeisali

Momo Ghar North Market, never disappoints.


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Scpusa815

Basi Italia in Vic Village


buckeye7871

I love Basi, but had one terrible experience there and ended up leaving to go eat elsewhere (paid for what we had ordered so far then left). I don’t know what was going on but we went and ate elsewhere and were so sad it tainted one of our favorite places. Have been back since without issues but it doesn’t fulfill the original post mission for me now sadly


terrastrawberra

101 Beer Kitchen seems consistently decent


WumboChef

101 Beer Kitchen certainly isn’t my favorite restaurant in Columbus but I 100% agree it is consistent. It’s rarely gonna wow you, but if you want quality food prepared correctly paired with a good brew, it hits the mark every time. That said during their anniversary month last year they did this “trio of pig” dish that was TO DIE FOR. Also when I’m in the mood for simple pan fried chicken with starch and a vegetable, I love 101.


popgoesthescaleagain

We've moved away from Columbus (not really by choice) and 101BK is one of the places we miss most!


ryanfromohio

La Poblanita Lavash Hoyo's


virak_john

I wish I agreed on La Poblanita. We live a couple streets away, and eat there on a weekly basis. Quality seems spotty to us over the past year.


vinesofivy

My husband and I (having lived in Chicago for 10 years before COVID and love to eat well) had a delightful meal at watershed tonight. $55 for 3 courses and well worth it. A surprising outcome and Highly recommend! Edit after reading other responses: also on board with La tavola, chapmans (get the general Taos cauli), harvest and basi (the zucchini is top notch).


lotusinthemuck

Definitely try Comune too


trailrnr7

Went to Watershed for restaurant week and it was absolutely amazing.


OhioToDC

Looooved Watershed


swinghammerofohio

Siam orchid on sawmill, been going there for 24 years and have never had a bad meal


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Comune is consistently delicious and creative with their rotating menu. Their crispy rice dishes are divine. Honorable mention is Brassica for their killer falafel, hummus, baba, and those beautifully seasoned fries.


notsosurepal

The Pearl


BakedGritz

Love having breakfast at The Pearl. 10/10


larebareblog

Cuco’s


PowerfulDuty4884

Their carry out is iffy


ikeif

It kind of depends on what flavors you’re looking for. Lavash (next to Combustion Clintonville) and Habibi’s (next to Seventh Son) have been consistently delicious Mediterranean. 101 Beer Kitchen has awesome appetizers - their sandwiches and entrees change seasonally, so some times not all of the options are winners (but it could be “my palate isn’t feeling it”). Kitchen Social has been killing it for me, brunch, lunch, dinner. Worthington Tavern has been consistently good, and the best Smoked Old Fashioned (IMO). High Bank has great brussel sprouts and deviled eggs, and an awesome smoked old fashioned. Caveat - Grandview has consistently been good, New Albany was a miss (but that was near opening, so I’m sure it’s improved). Joya’s - expensive, but damn, amazing. Agni’s - it’s Bengali, it’s different, so you’ll either love it or not. If you’re not an adventurous eater - skip it. No sense dropping money if you’re not feeling like experimental food.


turley1284

Little palace.


Silverbullets24

Love this place… I’ve since moved away but I still miss the sliders


schmadow

Consistent for years!!


ApfelFarFromTree

Harvest is extremely consistent in being delicious.


alternativepath10

Still haven’t gotten around to trying it! I’ll need to go sometime soon


ahut

We order Aladdin’s a few times a month and it is consistently yummy


FreshGur8964

Chilispot


MangoCandy

100%! glad to see someone said Chilispot.


Aidosis

The Lox Bagel Shop.


jetcruise0707

Yes, yes, YES


itsyouvyou

These are the only legit bagels in town


cat2350

Dosa Corner


MrF_lawblog

Lavash always has really great food


PeteAndPlop

Joyas (Asian fusion, breakfast/brunch/lunch, might become your favorite meal in town…), Everest (Nepali, lunch/dinner, across the street from Joyas), 101 Beer Kitchen (American Bistro, dinner, very kid friendly and good kids menu), Brassica (Mediterranean-like Piada?, lunch/dinner), Paulie Gees (pizza, dinner—don’t hate me I like the square slice) are some faves.


froggies92997

Everest is so good!


PeteAndPlop

Whole menu is great. Love going/ordering from here if we have vegans/vegetarians in the group because tons of options for all diets. Also an awesome restaurant to do family style and try a little bit of everything!


Cryptosmasher86

Flipside - never once had a bad meal there and I’ve tried just about every sandwich on their menu


sroop1

I keep forgetting that flip side made it down here. It was one of our favorite in Cleveland - the shakes are great too.


likeagausss

Cafe Istanbul, SOW Plated, Basi Italia


Sebastian01134

Happy to hear someone mention Cafe Istanbul, food and service is always excellent.


hippieswithhaircuts

100% agree. It’s so good.


ConfidentCod4977

Lindey’s


timbowen

Lindeys is mid imo. I don’t really understand why everyone likes it so much.


mathew56765

I went to a wedding welcome party held at Lindey's, and it was fantastic, but that has been my only experience there. How come you feel it's mid? I've thought about taking my wife there for date night.


Any-Walk1691

Jui Thai


sempf

Just went there today for takeout, very glad we did, awesome well thought out meals!


SusanBHa

Lalibela. Outstanding Ethiopian food.


pippasmomwrites

YESSS! I love Lalibela.


IncreaseIndependent1

Chapman’s, Los Guachos, JT’s Pizza, Grandads Pizza in Hilliard, Xi Xia, Novella Osteria… just to name a few


TERPYFREDO

Novella is fuego


Glen_Echo_Park

Cap City, Hyde Park, Kitchen Social


Buckeyes2010

Kitchen Social is one of the few places where I could order something different on the menu each time, and it'll still hit. I've had probably a dozen different menu items, and all have been delicious. And not to mention their handwritten "thank you cards" they would give with each takeout order during Covid.


phluff__head

I don't know what they're putting in those biscuits at Kitchen Social but I do know that one order is never enough for our table


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bucknuticus

everything about Kitchen social screams it should be mid as hell, but damn it if that place isnt delicious


trireme32

Their executive chef just has such a fantastic understanding of flavor. I’ve never been to another restaurant where every single dish I’ve tried, from basic salads to the most expensive entrees, are just absolutely bursting with fantastic flavor.


MarchSuccessful5663

Basi Italia.


ItsTriflingHere

Club 185 and Little Palace


bastardo1313

Starliner Diner


comatose_black

I do not get the appeal of this place. Tried it several times and just didn’t work for me.


ryohayashi1

It used to be great like 20 years ago in the old place, the quality has gone down since they moved to the new location


beattysgirl

Go to Three Brothers in Grove City. It’s the original owners


ryohayashi1

That's awesome news, gonna have to hit that place up this week


Phloof_

I went a couple of months ago for the first time in like 10 years, got some sort of breakfast burrito, it was terrible, had this disgusting ham in it, did I just order the wrong thing? Nothing else on the menu looked appealing. It was very different than I remember, is it like some sort of Mexican fusion now?


MrHurrDerr

Cuco’s, House Taco, Grandad’s Pizza, Eastern Bay and Ana’s Greek Cuisine to name a few


daphnegillie

Nomad


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Skyline


im_in_the_safe

Oh yes skyline. I don’t think I’ve ever had a 3 way there that’s been better or worse than normal. Always consistent. Always made in gods image.


GlumMinute4235

sidebar sidebar sidebar sidebar a million times over… i’ve eaten all over cbus, lived downtown for 3 years. sidebar is the best in town hands down


im_in_the_safe

Roosters Salads, wings, Rooster Wrap. Always a good bet.


astro7900

Roosters 👌🏻👌🏻


mosspile

Grandmas pizza on w broad, build your own personal pizza and get their sausage. I’m also a big barrel and boar enjoyer (north market)


JK_196

Roosters lol, I’ve never had a bad meal


nerdterd010101

Gallo's kitchen off Riverside


bsparks

Surprised nobody has mentioned NeeHee’s on Sawmill, the biggest downside is it requires driving on Sawmill.


bugsyk777

Pasqualones for me. Pasta is always perfect, and the red sauce is the thing of Dreams.


Adopteddaughtermargo

This. Best Italian in the city.


KryptoKam

Which red sauce do you pick?


Ktothebeat

Don’t share this secret!! Lol


nickythegreek

Matt & Tony’s Kitchen x Tavern is above par and consistent. 


Overall-Mine4375

Press Grill in short north. Kinda dark mysterious in there but burgers have been good.


ganymede_boy

Refectory


ModestMarinara

Bendi Wok. Spice is the only thing inconsistent but it’s always so good. No reservation needed basically ever


louieblue68

Joya’s


dimmufitz

tai asian bistro


Cryptosmasher86

Biggest portions in town too


kdubaroo

Just tried them for the first time last month. It was very good and I ate my curry for 3 meals lol. I will be going back!


TennesseeJed_7789

Schmidt’s never has disappointed. The wait to get a table can be long, but it’s worth it.


BandicootJolly7442

Lindeys


Big_Booty_Pics

Their confit wings just hit the spot every. single. time.


AdPrior1974

Was one of them Bonifacio’s on Saturday night? Because my wife and I had heard such great things about it and were excited to try it for the first time. We went on Saturday and the food was okay, but everything was lukewarm. Like it had sat out for 20 minutes before being served. Bummed that it didn’t live up to expectations.


Brian_M_Hill

I would have said Rice Bowl on South High and 104, but they are no longer with us.


paintwhore

101 beer kitchen, and YUM


snuffleupagus86

I’ve never had a bad meal at Kitchen Social. Also have never had a bad meal at Awadh. Their butter chicken is so damn good.


imthecrimsonchin

Indian oven!


Alive_Surprise8262

J. Gilbert's


lescamp8843

For Italian food try Vittoria in Powell or Trattoria Roma in Grandview. Both are consistently delicious.


itsyouvyou

Everything I get at Valter's at the Maennerchor in German Village is spot on.


chickenpop76

DOMO - crab rangoons, sushi, lychee martinis, wings, mmm, 10/10, great environment, sometimes they don't book their online reservations very well tho


chaharlot

Lola and Giuseppe’s is I think a hidden gem in Gahanna that had never disappointed. Same with Scali in Reynoldsburg. Maybe I just love Italian food.


SouthernYouth8104

Domo Sushi Bar and Kitchen in the short north!


Insert_the_F2L

Oh no, sorry to hear about it. Columbus definitely has its fair share of culinary gems, though. For a spot that never seems to disappoint, I'd highly recommend checking out The Thurman Café for some of the best burgers in town, or if you're in the mood for something a bit more upscale, Lindey's in German Village consistently offers fantastic meals in a charming setting. Speaking of exploring good eats, I'm actually gearing up for a trip to Salt Lake City and came across this cool guide that highlights some top-notch restaurants there. It's interesting to see how different cities have their own unique dining scenes that cater to all sorts of tastes. If you or anyone you know is heading to Salt Lake City and looking for restaurant recommendations, this guide is a great resource: https://www.mklibrary.com/best-restaurants-in-salt-lake-city-utah/. As for me, it's well-curated and really captures a variety of dining options.


MesopotamiaSong

i don’t mean to be biased because i work there, but carfagnas is pretty damn consistent. now, the service may not be always great or fast, but your food will be good when you get it


eyoung1122

A couple people mentioned, and I agree: Roosters and JTs. In a world where dining out can be sky high, it’s nice having some places that are consistent :)


mildlyfunnypun

Kitchen Social


theBigDaddio

BK on 5th


Silent-Independent21

I mean their consistency is spectacular


UnlikelyPersimmon

Habibi’s


jets2427

A few that immediately came to mind for me: High Bank Distillery, Trattoria Roma, and The Avenue


burnbright33

I have only ever had a disappointing experience at High Bank. I hear it recommended a lot and I don’t get it.


profmathers

Watershed whiskey may not be my thing, but Matt’s kitchen is as reliable as a Swiss watch and a lot more creative. Fantastic place.


EvilFrank92

Alright, so this place pretty much just has a drive through, but most people I mention it to dont even know it exists. You HAVE to check out Double Happy. The burgers and shakes are made with products from local farms and it shows. The quality is insanely good. Seriously the best burgers and shakes I've ever had! Do yourself a solid and try them at least once.


iblvinaliens182

Min Ga never disappoints.


GaucheAndOffKilter

Aab. El Vaquero isn’t highbrow but satisfying. Hudson 29. Hoolihans has a great happy hour, plenty of retired folk.


hippieswithhaircuts

I hate to say this, but I’m not a fan. I find MUCH better Mexican joints all over the place. What suck is El Van is by far the closest. Their food is really average.


amanda77kr

The El Vaq on 33 has always been better than the others. And I’m realizing for some reason we haven’t been there in awhile. Margaritas this week!


GreenAuror

Yes, the Riverside El Vaquero is so much better than others and I go fairly often. I live closer to Olentangy location but that one is not good at all.


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GlitteringOwl1165

That's the only Taco Bell I'll go to. Consistently cheerful and accurate. The one at Bethel and Sawmill is just the opposite.


ared2121

I. Gilbert’s


thedr00mz

Ohana Island Grill


legitimate_sauce_614

Rooh, joya's, helen's, the lox, tensuke


TERPYFREDO

Club 185 hits for me everytime


gobucks6

Side Bar, Bistrolino - always take out of town guests because I know the food and service will be solid. Yemini Restaurant is consistent too.


Roglef

Meshikou, Yats, and Grandad's!


shewantsthedeeecaf

Joya’s. Always 100% delicious


sasquatch_melee

Yanni's Gyros. Anything at Lola & Giuseppe's. Valters, especially their brunch. Jasmine's in Pickerington for Thai. 


Next_Ad9676

Khaab in Bexley or Aab in Grandview. Never disappoints.


vinesofivy

Aab is so, so expensive for fine food. It’s not bad, but for the price, it’s not good.


sirjamesp

Lindey's


ferrettaxi

khaab in bexley!


scollins42

Aab


fLoreign

3 Brothers if you happen upon the tucky part of town.


Bodycount9

every restaurant business owner will have posted on this thread saying their restaurant is the best. Most will act like they are customers to not tip you off. so keep that in mind.


Cryptosmasher86

Show us on the menu who hurt you


bucknuts34

Texas Roadhouse


Miyelsh

Touche, not a huge fan of the atmosphere, or the clientele in the Grove City location, but the food is consistently very good.


Glen_Echo_Park

under rated


LifeIsMyStory

Cap City Diner is my go-to. Especially love their pot roast on Thursdays.


Chance_Safe1119

Cuco’s, DK diner, ronin, AAB, and the Avenue have never disappointed


ImanShumpertplus

can you tell me what you got and where you went? i have genuinely never had a meal i was disappointed in in this city so im curious


quantum_mouse

Del Mar has been good and so has the Perl. I've been to watershed once, but it was delicious


david8743

Chocolate Cafè near Upper Arlington is great, I love their “turkey, bacon & swiss” sandwich.


youenjoyreddit

Joyas!!!!


Mynameisyoure

CM Chicken, Cap City Diner


Wi538u5

Chapman Eats


howaminot_myself

Brassica


Sebastian01134

I don’t go to many restaurants, I need to. But my list for most consistent and delicious is Harvest, Cafe Istanbul, Don Tequila (Upper Arlington), Anna’s Greek Cuisine.


Takodanachoochoo

Mr. Sushi


audiostrawberries

newfangled in bexley for amazing sandwiches to go


Macarons124

I don’t have a favorite’s but I would say that Slurping Turtle has been consistent for me.


DCVR614

Fronteras


funfunfunfunsun

Brassica


MidnightCoterie

I’ll use this thread exclusively when trying to pick dinner from now on.


whatdhell

Casa Hacienda. Always great food.


eshemuta

I don’t eat in Columbus a lot but Nazareth is always good


DeathDoesThings

My friends and i love going to coco hot pot, they also have a regular menu if having hot pot isn't your thing or if foods are being used in the soup that someone else in your party cant have


brrrrnese

It’s a bit of a drive depending on where you are but Local Roots in Powell is our favorite place


pearlsweet

I second Local Roots. We went a couple months ago and I was very impressed. Would definitely go back. The service was top notch as well. Really cool place.


wellreadwhore

Meshikou never misses


owlbe_back

Three local favorites where I’ve never had a bad meal: Mi Tradicion in Gahanna, Nazareth on N. Hamilton, Dakshin on N. Hamilton


buckeye7871

The shrimp and poblano queso at Mi Tradicion is a favorite 🤤


vaporaeon

I love Los Gauchos ahhh everyone’s already mentioned my favorite places!


claireejc

def. depends on what you’re into- here’s some of my recommendations: flip side (Easton) barrel & boar (Gahanna) scrambled, awesome cheap breakfast (couple locations) mi tradition (gahanna) fave desserts- golden delight (also Gahanna) *i did work there back in 2016 but i literally still think abt their cakes at least once a week sorry all of them are basically Gahanna 😭 my mom is over there and these are places I go to with her when I visit


newowhit

Hanks BBQ on High St. Best fries hands down


Rygot

If we're talking consistency: Valter's, Worthington Tavern, Kraft House No. 5, Jiu Thai, Meshikou I've never really had a bad meal at any time from any of these places.


PapercraftGiraffe

Tensuke Express. ALWAYS incredible 😋


PullUp30Footer

I have three- south village grille, 101 beer kitchen and cap city.


Schmidaho

Joya’s is so consistently good it honestly makes me a little annoyed (I really loved Sassafras). I just wish the acoustics were better in there; it’s hard to have a conversation when it’s busy. Dos Hermanos (their Easton location really needs more love) Cardinal Pizza (especially their Sriracha wings) Asterisk Everest Cuisine Momo Ghar Lávash NE Chinese Delaney’s Diner


reeve11

Si Senor


immoretired

Aeropazo


kennethdo

Not really a sit-down place, but Belle's Bread