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Panini Opa

Restaurant Italian restaurant Greek restaurant

Relaxed counter-serve eatery offering Greek & Italian pita sandwiches, platters & desserts. People often mention restaurant, Greek, good, fresh, gyro, time, menu, delicious, recommend, Panini,


Address

4799 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43235, United States

Website

www.paniniopa.com

Contact

+1 614-336-8830

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

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

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: restaurant (16) Greek (15) good (14) fresh (12) gyro (11) time (9) menu (9) delicious (8) recommend (8) Panini (8)
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  • 5/5 Tool M. 1 year ago on Google • 499 reviews
    I’ve dismissed this place for over 20 years thinking it was merely a fast food restaurant… IT IS NOT !!! This is a wonderfully unique Mediterranean restaurant with made-to-order dishes, in a comfortable, intimate environment … I had the Stuffed Peppers and it was outstanding… the Lemon Chicken Soup was delicate and delicious… the Greek Salad was fresh and refreshing. And their Draft Beer selection is perfect !!! The Baklava was just a little dry, but other than that, I had a fantastic meal. I can’t wait to make up for lost time and work my way through the rest of this their menu. I will be back.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam F. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delish! The food was Top Rate! Spanakopita was on point, Gyro, Falafel, Fries, and tzatziki were all delicious. Went for the Eggplant al Italian and it wasnt what we were expecting, but it was so good as well! All the food was made fresh, and ready in a decent amount of time. The value was AMAZING! Can't get these prices at a fast casual place, and the quality outright beats most places. 1st time here, and we can't wait to go back and try more dishes.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gokulnadh N. 4 months ago on Google • 709 reviews
    Food was ok, did not like very much. Was moderately priced and quantity was good enough. Sandwich was not wrapped properly and was difficult to bite or eat. Meat felt old. Parking is limited and was crowded when we visited. Lot of people crowded inside watching some sports on TV. We didn’t feel comfortable dining inside. Seating was limited at this location and would not recommend or would not stop here again. Was not very clean inside and restrooms didn’t have any paper towels.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lana B. 1 year ago on Google • 82 reviews
    I drive past this place daily on my way to work and always wanted to stop! Went there for lunch today and was not disappointed! I got the stuffed salmon with rice and Greek salad! So flavorful!!! The outside seating is super charming! I noticed they have string lights, it must be super cute at night! Will for sure come back to try some other dishes! I’m only giving 4 stars because I asked 3 times for no onions and no peppers and it came with onions 🥴 but I just took it out and ate it anyways!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gobot's On the t. 9 months ago on Google • 870 reviews
    First time here on Monday afternoon very busy place parking lot is very small nice patio area we was going to eat inside the dining room but it was very small and it was packed. The service we received was fast friendly helpful I do like this place but I do think their menu prices are high for what u get. The food we received was fresh hot and tasteful I definitely will give them much credit for their pita bread it was the 💣 🔥 But overall highly recommend this restaurant establishment.

  • 5/5 Trung P. 10 months ago on Google
    A (not so hidden) gem here in a Dublin! The restaurant serves authentic, delicious Greek-Italian food. We enjoyed the souvlaki gyros with an appetizer of pitta dipped in tzatziki sauce. The pork in the souvlaki gyro was both crispy and tender. Obviously you can’t ever go wrong with tzatziki sauce. I was very impressed by the portion sizes. The menu also features a bunch of items like the mousaka and Greek burger I’d like to try on another visit. Lastly I liked the casual style of the restaurant - order up front and dine at a booth or outside. Overall a phenomenal recommendation by the one and only L.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sampada B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food here is awesome. They have nice decor inside and gives a good vibes. Staff is super friendly and serves orders quickly. They have a patio option too. Place is super cozy. Do not forget to try desserts in here. Highly recommended place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DK B. 2 years ago on Google
    Panini Opa is really good. We usually take out our food but today we dined in. Everyone was friendly and the food came out hot and delicious. The gyros are always good. I tried the lamp chops (MP) because we were dining in, and it was really delicious! Falafel was hot and crispy and the hummus went really well with it! Panini Opa never disappoints!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ryan F. 1 year ago on Google
    Solid Greek restaurant. Small, but nicely kept inside dining area. Also has a good amount of outdoor seating. Food tastes fresh and flavorful. Would definitely come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vincent L. 5 months ago on Google • 644 reviews
    Their gyro was authentic, different from ones of fast food restaurants with less sauce but more cheese and veggies. There were nice patio and several screens, which could create a great vibe for game days. There were also various Greek desserts and beverages.

  • 5/5 Sam G. 1 year ago on Google
    Couldn't be happier! I got a jumbo gyro with fries and it was STUFFED! I think next time the regular gyro will be plenty for me. I loved the garlic sauce on it but will definitely be getting a side of tzatziki next time. Fries were also good and it was done so fast. I'm just bummed it took me so long to try it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David N. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Panini Opa. Their food is fresh, well made and prepared, and very reasonably priced. Try the Gyro with the side Greek salad. And their deserts are terrific too. It's a great place to dine in, sit in the patio area, or take out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M H. 7 months ago on Google • 276 reviews
    I got takeout for my family for the first time from here. We will be coming back!!! The portions were huge and well priced! The food was amazing. Everyone loved their entries. I especially loved the flavorful fish and shrimp with rice and veggies.

  • 5/5 Parker L. 3 months ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    It's my all-time favorite Greek restaurant. Family owned and operated, this little restaurant mixes a comfortable and casual environment with all the quality of a high-class bistro. The food is simply exquisite! I've been going to Panini-Opa for years, have had a variety of dishes, and not once have I been dissatisfied with the food I've been served. A lot of passion goes into the cooking, and you can just tell by the taste! I no longer live near this restaurant, but I'll still make the 30-minute drive every few months just to have their Gyros again! I highly recommend you give it a try!

  • 5/5 Tony P. 9 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    My dinner at Panini Opa was great! The staff is very friendly and our food was fantastic! I got the Venus Chicken Pasta, and my taste buds were bursting with every bite. I'll definitely be making another stop here during my next visit to Columbus.

  • 4/5 Paula G. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Love the food here. However, they need to turn on the heat! The TV with a fireplace video doesn't even present the illusion of warmth! Food got cold quickly because the restaurant was cold, and they didn't even have the warmers on behind the counter!

  • 5/5 carterpuma 2 years ago on Google
    Good quality and they haven't raised their prices through the roof like most places lately.

  • 5/5 Kelly K. 2 years ago on Google
    This Greek restaurant is AMAZING! I ordered a Greek salad with chicken to go. Everything was delicious! Large portions, Very fresh veggies & marinated chicken was moist & very flavorful. Also came with warm fresh pita bread & Greek vinaigrette dressing. $12.00 If you like Greek food, this is a GREAT place to eat. I did wait for 20 min for take out. But worth it! Friendly service. ❤️❤️👍

  • 5/5 Aubree G. 5 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    First time experience was 11/24 on a carry out order. The Gyros were fantastic. Great portion and freshly marinated meat. Garlic sauce was full of flavor. We will be returning to dine-in and I am sure it will be even better. The service was great! I was greeted immediately with a friendly smile and my food was ready. Everyone was polite. Highly recommend this place! Thank you Panini Opa!

  • 5/5 Lisa G. 2 years ago on Google
    I tried lamb for the first time and it was amazing. Will eat here again!

  • 4/5 David Wayne F. 2 years ago on Google
    5 of us enjoyed an 81st Birthday Celebration here. The Birthday Girl had the Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta, we also had a Spicy Gyro, a Spicy Chicken Gyro, 2 fries, Pastitsio, Calamari and Grilled Lamb Chops. The fries were cold and not seasoned however they brought new fries to us with seasoning. Both Spicy Gyros were not at all Spicy but the Chicken Gyro was very bland. The Calamari was amazing as were the Pastitsio, Shrimp and Lamb. We took home the Chocolate Baklava and the Cheese Cake... Wow!

  • 5/5 Marty D. 2 years ago on Google
    The food here is really good. They have the absolute best fresh veggies in the salads and on the gyros. I wish everywhere that I ate paid attention to this detail. 5-stars for fresh veggies.

  • 5/5 Mohamed S. 2 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best gyro in Columbus. Also the spaghetti and meatballs is amazing. Everything I've had on the menu has been above average. Even the salads. Try the lamb shank when they have it as a special. You won't regret it. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 6 months ago on Google
    I ordered the Avgolemono Soup and the Chicken Gyro (subbed garlic sauce with hummus) and I have no words. Literally the best food of my life. My only complaint is now I have to drive from Cleveland to Columbus to enjoy this again. Could not possibly recommend anything better than this gem.

  • 4/5 Sironaj H. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was well made and they worked with our order to accommodate the coupon we had. Their food seems as if it's homemade. The place is a bit dark inside but there is a nice patio area to sit at. It is a bar style place with additional table for families. The cheesecake tasted good and the gyros as well. It is on a busy street so there's not much of nice view to see. Overall I would say go and try it out, you will not regret it 😊

  • 5/5 Carly S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the BEST Greek food I’ve had while in Columbus. If you love a big gyro, you are in for a treat. Additionally, I love the fact that if you call, order and they tell you it will be 15 minutes- it actually will be ready in 15 minutes. They’re awesome. 10/10 recommended!

  • 5/5 patrick k. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good food. Portions were big for a good price

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Greek restaurant in Columbus. This restaurant is awesome. I drive here from the east side. I got the Greek salad with Gyro meat. Huuuuuuge portion.

  • 5/5 Kennedy R. 11 months ago on Google
    I cannot say enough about the staff at this restaurant! They allowed me to create my own dish consisting of fries, gyro meat, feta, onions, peppers, and two sauces. This isn't on the menu and I would have absolutely understood if they told me no, however the manager here seemed more than happy to let me experiment. The food is delicious, freshly prepared, and always cooked to perfection. There is plenty of seating inside to sit and wait for your food if you don't order ahead (it takes between 10 and 15 minutes max to get food ordered in the restaurant) and when it's nice outside they have a quaint patio area as well!

  • 5/5 Shane J. 10 months ago on Google
    This may be the best gyro I've ever had! The ingredients are fresh and delicious. The efficiency of the service could be improved if the ordering was separated from the pickup or if the food was brought to your table. I wish there was a side of shrimp on the menu. I'd highly recommend the shrimp. The batter and seasoning are perfect compliments.

  • 3/5 Anh P. 10 months ago on Google
    I knew there was a reason I’ve not been back here for years, so overrated. Really salty and mushy smelts, souvlaki gyro meat was hard and dry. $20 should have been spent elsewhere for a much better meal.

  • 5/5 Nicholas M. 10 months ago on Google
    Panini Opa is really good!!! I have lived over by it for close to a year now and just recently started going there and I regret not trying it sooner. I have been getting the spaghetti and meatballs and let me tell you, it is out of this world good!!! They have a wide variety of food on their menu and wine and beer. It is a beautiful little restaurant and I highly recommend it to everyone

  • 5/5 Karen S. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Panini Opa. It's a fun, casual place with fantastic food and great staff. I've never had a bad experience there. The menu is half Greek, half Italian so plenty of options. I recommend the lamb chops. They cost a little more but so worth it. The menu is reasonably priced for all that good food. Go check it out.

  • 5/5 Kip D. 1 year ago on Google
    Panini Opa is definitely worth a visit. I ordered a gyro with fries, and thoroughly enjoyed both. The meat on the gyro was tender and there was a lot of it. The pita bread was warm and soft. The toppings were fresh and plentiful. The fries were fresh, crispy and very well-seasoned. I have no complaints.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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