4 top options for low-priced Italian food in Columbus

4 top options for low-priced Italian food in ColumbusPhoto: Pizza Cucinova/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on December 03, 2019

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Italian fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Dante's Pizza

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Topping the list is Dante's Pizza. Located at 3586 Indianola Ave. in Central Clintonville, the Italian spot is the highest-rated cheap Italian restaurant in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp. Choose between a variety of pies, including cheese, pepperoni, veggie and more, as well as subs, pasta dishes and salads. 

Yelper R W., who reviewed Dante's Pizza on Sept. 12, wrote, "If you like a thin cracker crust then I guarantee this will be one of the best pizzas you will ever find. The decor is straight out of 1975 and they only take cash, but in my opinion this is the best pizza."

2. Panini Opa

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Next up is Crown Ridge's Panini Opa, situated at 4799 Sawmill Road. With four stars out of 161 reviews on Yelp, the Greek and Italian spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. Try the homemade meatballs with Romano cheese, the shrimp pasta with a white wine lemon butter sauce or the Italian panini with pepperoni, salami and ham. 

Yelper Melitta S., who reviewed Panini Opa on Oct. 13, wrote, "Great food overall. Grouper gyro perfect! Falafel was ok."

3. Pizza Cucinova

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Tri-Village's Pizza Cucinova, located at 1187 Olentangy River Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Italian spot four stars out of 114 reviews. Choose to build your own pie, or order one of the signature options, like the bruschetta pizza with pesto, mozzarella, tomato and arugula. Salads and garlic bread are also on offer. 

Yelper Jameson A. wrote, "The whole pizzas are fired right in front of you. We had the bruschetta pizza and the spicy Italian. Both are amazing. You got to try the white creamy Parmesan sauce."

4. Cottage Inn Pizza

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And over in Worthington Crossing, check out Cottage Inn Pizza, which has earned four stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Italian and Greek spot by heading over to 8317 Market Exchange Drive. The pizza spot offers regular and gluten-free crust. Subs, wings, cheese breads and salads are also available. Yelpers rave about the barbecue chicken pizza, which can be made in either thin crust or deep dish style.

Yelper Erik G., who reviewed Cottage Inn Pizza Columbus Polaris on Nov. 16 wrote, "Delicious pizza and wings! The barbecue chicken pizza is my favorite by far."

Valerie C. noted, "Our first order was the bbq chicken pizza deep dish — very filling and great taste!"


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