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The Spaghetti Warehouse

Restaurant Italian restaurant Banquet hall

One of the Most Reviewed Restaurants in Columbus


Address

150 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States

Website

www.meatballs.com

Contact

+1 614-464-0143

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (6.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (16) location (13) bread (10) service (9) Spaghetti (9) great (9) lasagna (9) dining (8) time (8) atmosphere (7)
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  • 2/5 John F. 4 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    It's a much smaller space; I'd estimate a quarter of the square footage. The wedding soup looked much improved, but was lukewarm and very bland. The portions, at least what I ordered, were significantly less than the old location. Very small drink glasses; servers are going to hate running refills constantly. The menu is scattershot, as many items won't be available until late next month. The service was a tad slow and disjointed; you could tell they weren't fully trained or prepared to open yet. I assume they couldn't wait any longer, since they're in a very high rent district. The atmosphere is...generic, at best. There is one(yes, one) item at the front beside the bar from the old location(Uncle Sam carving). Otherwise, there is very little to tie it to the original. If you didn't know any better, you'd think you walked into a generic wing joint/sports bar. Except for the TV's, the walls are mostly bare. You walk between two sides of booths(their "homage" to the trolley car) to get to the main dining room, which has a few large televisions, and overlooks the Columbus Commons(which is cool with the Christmas light display in view). There are two or three glass garage doors which look like they'll be used in the Spring or Summer, I assume for concerts, etc. It's a bit of a walk from the Columbus Commons garage, unless you luck into a street spot). They will most likely alienate most of their old customer base, especially families, as it's nothing like the original(nothing to look at, no candy or games, etc). I really wouldn't even consider taking our Grandchildren there any longer, which is sad; it's definitely an adult vibe. If they can't attract a new clientle fairly quick, I'm not sure how long they'll survive. We may give it another shot in a few months, but I'm not optimistic. On the plus side, the Dayton location is phenomenal and worth the hour drive.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 davduke8 2 months ago on Google • 998 reviews New
    Hadn't been to The Spaghetti Warehouse in some time. Was glad to find it. The food was pretty good, but most of the old world character was gone from the restaurant. Lastly, because of it's downtown location you'll have to pay for parking. They have a validation program for $2 at a near by garage & as always there are street metered parking. Meters free on Sunday!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 MeyL D. 4 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    I’m sad to say that I’m disappointed in this place. I’ve heard great things about this place and was excited to try it seeing as they have moved into a new location. The inside felt almost like a cafeteria and generic but having the big windows helped. The food was mediocre at its best. Just kinda meh. Nothing to rave about. I wouldn’t purposely come here to eat. Honestly, there’s much more better options than this place. The gnocchi looked great but it was extremely mushy and bland. Definitely disappointing. I’m not sure if I’d give this place another try. If I do, it wouldn’t be anytime soon.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timothy P. 2 years ago on Google
    Spaghetti 🍝 warehouse in Columbus, Ohio come with an empty belly because you'll need it. This old warehouse turned restaurant is uniquely decorated. I mean come on there is a train caboose in the middle of the one dinning room that you can dine in. Everywhere you turn there is something different. Now the food was good and they serve you a very large portion of food. You definitely will not leave this place hungry at all. Staff is very friendly and will joke around with you and have fun with your family. The garlic butter is a little different but still very tasty. This place is perfect for a date night with your loved one or dinning with your family. Lastly, don't forget to like Lititz Dad on Facebook and Instagram for more family fun adventures.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Johnnie Faye (. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered a 15 layer lasagna meal, online menu advertised 2 pieces of garlic bread, I received 1 piece of hard bread no buttter nor garlic. The lasagna didn’t taste like it was baked at all. No cheese, no ricotta nor mozzarella. Was nothing like advertised & it tasted horrible, just noodles sauce threw together. Ordered online & curbside pick up had to go in & find it myself setting cold on the shelf, never again. The staff was not welcoming at all
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David A. 3 years ago on Google
    Had been decades since I was last here, my wife loves spaghetti so thought it would be a change for us since we was in town. Food is pretty much the same as you'll find in most Italian restaurants but atmosphere is something different than you'll find anywhere else. The decor is like you're stepping back into the 50s era which is really kinda cool to experience. One annoying thing we did not enjoy was a constant beeping alarm, not sure if it had something to do with the inside trolley car seating area or what but didn't take long to become irritating. Food was delicious and portion size was huge, for the cost you'll definitely feel you've gotten your monies worth. Enjoyed the ability to pick and choose exactly what you want on your appetizer sampler which was a nice touch. Give it a try you'll walk away full and happy with the experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Z 2 years ago on Google
    Great meal, the food was good as well as the drinks but the real star is the building and the collection of antiques. The gentleman at the front desk was super knowledgeable and gave me a great tour highlighting the rich history of the location. The massive engine in the center was used to create ice from Amonia before Freon was created, very cool!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John R. 3 months ago on Google • 214 reviews New
    Tonight we tried out the new location an it was great have to acknowledge our awesome waitress Kori Y. She was nice helpful an made sure everything was perfect you can tell she loves her job. The food was amazing an the view was perfect over looking the commons as it was all lit up. Looking forward to going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tara F. 3 months ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    The food was delicious as always. I was slightly disappointed in the ambience. It’s just not the same as it was but you’re talking about a girl who grew up as a child going to the Spaghetti Warehouse. I knew the history of many of the artifacts in the old restaurant, including the stained glass windows and the trolley car. The service was excellent. The people were friendly I would return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca D. 2 years ago on Google
    The BEST sourdough bread and garlic butter ever! Service is always good. Food is excellent. Cool atmosphere with the old trolley car in the dining area. Will definitely be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tricia H. 6 years ago on Google
    Such a fun place! My kids love to sit in the trolley car. They are often busy, so prepare to wait, but they have arcade games to pass the time. The service is good every time we go, and everyone is friendly. We've never had a bad dish, but some things are better than others. Their classic spaghetti is always a good bet! And the sourdough bread and garlic butter... Worth the trip!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Marcia E. 3 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    Ordered chicken alfredo and overall, it was dry. Both the chicken and the noodles were dry. There was barely any sauce on my plate. The bread was also dry and hard. The best thing going for the restaurant is the location. Hopefully when they roll out the full menu in January 2024 the food will improve. That is my hope.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mz Hollywood (. 2 years ago on Google
    The spaghetti 🍝 warehouse wow been here in Columbus Ohio a long time. I had a taste for good lasagna, so this was my pick. It didn't fail me, plus I got a 🥗 salad, bread 🥖& good 🧈 butter. . It was enough for dinner & lunch the next day. The scenery was 🎃 Halloween, it was crowded. Nice people waited on me @ the bar with my order because I ordered to go. 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jason Kristi A. 2 years ago on Google
    The food and atmosphere were great! They give you warm bread to start and then we had cheese garlic bread too. I had minestrone soup which was full of vegetables and hearty. It was followed up with spaghetti and beer chilli. This too was good. Overall would recommend and will return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey O. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun dining experience. Great waiter today. Spaghetti and meatballs were delicious. Tablemates had four cheese manicotti and lasagna platter. Lasagna plate vs platter is Italian sausage addition. Draft beer was available (22oz) as well as glasses or bottles of wine. Diner car in center of dining area ( which also was an eating area) lent a nice touch to the dining experience. The building is actually a huge warehouse turned into a restaurant. It's across from a historic train stop. Server was friendly and personable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bob a. 2 years ago on Google
    Dropped in for dinner, and glad we did! After a short wait for a table to open up,we were seated, and I finally got to eat in the old street car! Ordered a new Berry Sangria and was very happy I did, it was so delicious. The warm rolls with herb butter will get you a smiling face, love the taste. Ordered the 15 layer lasagna, and the portion was huge! It's what they are known for, and you better be hungry, I could only get half way through it, before I was stuffed! This is one of the neatest places in Columbus, the interior has so much to look at, nice quiet dining, great food at a great price!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Trav C. 2 months ago on Google • 175 reviews New
    i had never been to the original columbus location, but i've heard it was one of the most special dining experiences in Columbus. it sucks about the roof collapse forcing them to move... in more ways than one. make no mistake, the food here is still good. i got the 15-layer lasagna, and my date got the carbonara. the meat sauce for the lasagna was so good i was dipping our garlic bread in it, and the carbonara is BURSTING with flavor. but the actual lasagna itself was just kind of... boring. it felt more like a vehicle for the amazing meat sauce. service was good, and the "trolley car" booths were nice, but... my date made it clear it just wasn't the same. the warehouse had its own special appeal as a time capsule, a gateway to a century long past. at its new location, it's just another place to eat on high street. it has no personality of its own. you'd be forgiven for thinking it was one of the many Short North semi-formal restaurants. overall, it was good, but i definitely think the move took some shine off the Spaghetti Warehouse brand. hopefully they can return to the iconic warehouse and get the spark back.

  • 5/5 snarkleton26 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the Spaghetti feast, crunchy Calamari & 15-layer lasagna! Wonderful for a large group meal as our church group was - wait staff first rate. The train car dining experience awesome as well.

  • 5/5 Laura W. 2 years ago on Google
    Really neat place... food was amazing and large portions of food was served for sure. 2 of the stained glass windows near were we were seated. Can't wait to go back. Our meal was expensive because there were 4 of us and we went all out, 2 even got dessert 🍨 🥧 We had never been there before, so we went all out testing different things. We really enjoyed it

  • 1/5 Sole R. 10 months ago on Google
    Personally, I’m not sure how this business has survived as long as it has. The food is always cold by the time it gets to the table and the sauce tastes like it’s fresh out of a can, yeah, a can and not even a jar! At least I said fresh 🤷🏼‍♂️The atmosphere is fun but that’s not the reason I choose a restaurant, it’s just a complement to good food.

  • 5/5 J. R. 5 years ago on Google
    We love spaghetti warehouse! My husband and I always share the ultimate feast! They take reservations, and are very accommodating for big parties. Kids meals are huge and reasonable as well. Lots of photo ops there too for Prom! In the heart of downtown.

  • 5/5 DANNY C. 2 years ago on Google
    Spaghetti Warehouse has been a staple in birthday celebrations since I was a kid. Perfect place to celebrate my 40th. The server bought me an amazing slice of cake. The food was fantastic. Our server was fantastic despite covering multiple large tables!

  • 4/5 Justin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place. The Wife and I always go here for our anniversary just celebrated 11 years. The food was great although the server seemed really nervous. He took my drink for a refill and didn't bring it back till about 15 mins later when I had asked for it. Also the prices have gone up again by a dollar or more. I know this because I had an old menu the wife had a new menu. The old price for the Spaghetti Feast was 14.50 it is now 16.50. That's a ridiculous amount to jump.

  • 5/5 Erica M. 2 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    Love Spaghetti Warehouse! Have gone to the old location growing up and was so excited to hear they opened the High Street location I booked a reservation immediately. The food was delicious - I ordered the chicken parmigiana and that and the bread tasted the same as before. The restaurant is in a great location right at the Columbus Commons and you can get a beautiful view of the lights there during the holiday season. Can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 Nate V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, fast service and even better food! If you are anywhere around here, it's definitely worth the try!

  • 4/5 Bill M. 2 years ago on Google
    I grew up going here and loved the place. One of my first dates with my wife of 30 years was here. I'm sad to say it's not the same place it used to be. The food is still pretty good but the service was terrible. I haven't been here for a few years because service was bad the last time also. The server dumped butter down the front of my son on his birthday to start then dumped a lemonade across the table and into my grandsons eyes! Crazy. The kitchen was slow for the amount of people there. Prices are on par with other restaurants of its kind. If good service is high on priority maybe not the place for you. The old factory atmosphere is cool and sitting in the trolley car, church confessionals and bed frames is pretty fun.

  • 5/5 writer1rex and the open m. 2 years ago on Google
    I have loved this place for such a long time. Love how it is decorated and love eating in the boxcar. Excellent service excellent prices and they off daily specials and the food is plentiful and delicious 😋. You don't go away hungry with these portions.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Paid multi-storey car park
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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