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Z Cucina di Spirito

About

  • 4.6 ( 49 reviews)
  • 12-30, $$, $$$

We specialize in rustic Italian cuisine with a modern flare. Handmade cheeses, bread, pastas and desserts as well as house cured salumi combine with an artisan wine list in a warm environment. Please note that we are open for lunch for groups of 8 or more with advanced notice. We also have semi-private dining options available as well.

Day of the Week Opening Hours
Monday 17:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 17:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
Thursday 17:00 - 22:00
Friday 17:00 - 22:00
Saturday 17:00 - 22:00
Sunday Closed

Cuisines

  • 🍝 Italian
  • 🍅 Mediterranean

Dining Options

  • 💺 Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • 🥡 Takeout
  • 🍽️ Table service
  • 📅 Reservations
  • 🍷 Serves Alcohol
  • 🅿️ Parking Available
  • 💳 Accepts Credit Cards
  • 🪑 Highchairs Available
  • 🌳 Outdoor Seating
  • 🍸 Full Bar
  • 💳 Accepts Visa
  • 💳 Accepts Mastercard
  • 💳 Accepts American Express
  • 💳 Accepts Discover
  • 🍽️ Dinner

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Visa Accepts Mastercard Accepts American Express Accepts Discover

Recommended Reviews

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4.6
49 reviews
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Daniel Greene
2018-10-03 on google

Excellent food and service, everything was delicious from the espresso to the cheese board to all the main entrees. I highly recommend this place.

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Jim Fraze
2018-09-19 on google

Overall, it was a very nice place. The food was outstanding - very "modern" Italian. It was magnificent, and was presented well, and cooked perfectly. The service was excellent, too. Maybe something you expect from a place like this, but it was top notch. The vibe was ok - a little too stuffy. We weren't unwelcomed, but it's much more of a special occasion place than something we would frequent. Again, very very good overall, and I would highly recommend it. Just probably not a once a week or month type place. Oh, and make a reservation. We did and still had to wait - it's a very busy place.

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Grant Leishman
2018-09-18 on google

Excellent. Calamari appetizer was delicious and prompt, with very observant waiting staff that anticipate your needs. We all ordered something different and was pleased by every single dish. Cannot make a bad choice there.

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Kevin DiFrango
2018-09-04 on google

The food was fantastic but the mood was killed by the couple fighting beside us.

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EA S
2018-09-03 on google

Wonderful service and staff. The food is really great. I tried something from the temporary menu. The chef who designed it is obviously skilled, although there were a few parts to the dish that I did not like. Mainly, I thought the smoked shrimp tasted odd and wasn't a great method to cook it. The flavoring it added to the risotto was incredible, but the smokey flavor on the shrimp itself tasted clashing with its natural flavor. The tomato salsa on this dish was absolutely perfect and the fish was light and crispy - delicious! It was really neat to try something that was creative and fun, and I would definitely come back to see what else the restaurant has to offer.

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Cherie Brooks
2018-08-16 on google

Truly outstanding, gourmet Italian food. This is a perfect celebration spot: groups or intimate dining. The wine list was outstanding, and every bit of food we ate was exquisite. Thank you, Rick, for an amazing experience!

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Rachel Sabo Friedmann
2018-08-02 on google

This is one our favorite date nights in Dublin. The space is beautiful and the staff is SO nice and warm. The owner, Rick, is extremely welcoming and goes out of his way to make your night wonderful. The food is phenomenal- id recommend the lasagna, the goat cheese ravioli and the meatball app. Tiramisu is delicious as well. This place is a must.

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Alice Beamer
2018-06-18 on google

Meet up with a group of friends and chose to switch restaurants due to a long wait. This was highly recommended and I'm glad it was. They were very accommodating and the food was delicious! The space is nice and we loved the covered patio seating. Our waitress was wonderful as was the host. We had a great time and will be back!

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Ben C
2018-05-17 on google

Personalized service and the owner makes an effort to get to know all of his customers. The food and wine selection is amazing. More of a modern Italian menu with seasonal changes. Always a great night out.

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Ethan Lyons
2018-05-05 on google

The food we had was excellent, and our waiter was wonderful and attentive. Highly reccomend this place.

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Swati Patil
2018-05-02 on google

Food service everything is very good.All pastas and cheeses are house made. Food is too delicious. Probably the best Italia restaurant I ever tried in Cbus .

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Linda Hull
2018-04-20 on google

The food and service were absolutely phenomenal! So many great things to choose from. Jamie, Jesse and Emily thank you for making it such a great experience!

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Maribeth Murawski
2018-03-10 on google

Tapas Tuesday was worth it! Had the sweet corn flatbread pizza, too. Yummy! Great wine selection. Nice ambiance. I just wish the dinner prices weren't so high. I really wanted the pork chop, but not for $34. 😳

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Alice Martin
2018-02-06 on google

We celebrate many of our families special occasions here, from birthdays to promotions. This is one of our family's favorite restaurants in the area. Easy to order several of the flat bread pizzas, a couple items from the primo course and salads to share. The seafood risotto is always wonderful. Service is excellent and do not miss the desserts. Highly recommend.

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Holly Routzohn
2018-02-04 on google

Absolutely one of the BEST Italian restaurant in Columbus. Hands down! Not only was the food absolutely amazing and well worth the money but the staff was so accommodating and on top of everything. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fancy place for dinner or to celebrate something romantic. Highly recommend!!

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Elizabeth Stephenson
2018-01-25 on google

Excellent food! Great service!

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Matthew Jolson
2017-11-21 on google

Ordered pickup at 4:30 for 6:15. Got here at 6:15. Didn’t receive food until 7:25. The food was fantastic, as usual, and they tried to make it right. That said, the pickup business model needs a lot of tweaking.

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DAVID B
2017-10-09 on google

At the Grandview location, the staff was friendly and attentive. However, the food fell very short of expectations. The short ribs were overly fatty - I actually had to scrape a THICK layer of fat off in between the barbecued outer surface and the meat. The scallops wrapped in prosciutto were over cooked. Cocktails and service hit the mark but the food will not bring me back.

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Timothy Manning
2017-08-20 on google

Food quality was excellent. It looks like they update the menu with the seasons which is great. Also have some great dessert options. Nice happy hours deals and overall great value/quality for the prices. I highly recommend the Italian street corn. It was very good. The flat bread was outstanding.

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Amber Wacker
2017-08-09 on google

The lasagna was amazing! The portion and combination of cheeses was perfect! The atmosphere is really welcoming too. I did do a reservation online which was very easy, but they have bar seating as well.

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Geoff George
2017-08-02 on google

Our waiter, Scott, was a true gentleman and very knowledgeable of the menu. Took good care of us, as did all the staff. Very quaint outdoors area. The house meatballs were superb. I dock a star because the halibut special overall was bland and the fish was overcooked, although I feel white fish is a very unfair and temperamental dish to judge a restaurant on. I would love to come back to try some of the other menu items as the restaurant overall was a friendly experience. Prices were what I'd expect from a slightly upscale place.

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David Maciel
2017-07-09 on google

Had to see what the number 1 restaurant in Columbus, Ohio was all about. Italian theme with a wonderful evening to enjoy dinner on the patio. I loved the Lasagna and the cheesecake was perfect. Loved the marshmallow on top along with salted caramel and raspberries. Look for Glory as she is such a nice person and made the visit a very enjoyable experience.

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Jake Breakey
2017-05-16 on google

Phenomenal food and service here every time. I got the Lobster Carbonara tonight and the Salumi Charcuterie board. Both were excellent and they had a wonderful vibe for valentines day weekend!

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Beth Belcher
2017-04-05 on google

Fantastic tiramisu! Great desserts.

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Tyler Croskey
2017-03-22 on google

The food here is amazing. The waiter was good not great. I thought that the tables were a little to close together but that didn’t matter as there wasn’t more than 10 customers in the restaurant.

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Donald Ziliak
2017-03-01 on google

Food and service was top-notch.

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Laura Beardsley
2017-02-10 on google

Lovely setting with wonderful Italian dishes. House cocktails are great.

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Delaney Kinkaid
2017-01-08 on google

We celebrate many of our families special occasions here, from birthdays to promotions. This is one of our family's favorite restaurants in the area. Easy to order several of the flat bread pizzas, a couple items from the primo course and salads to share. The seafood risotto is always wonderful. Service is excellent and do not miss the desserts. Highly recommend.

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Jerry Schwan
2017-01-01 on google

Rick serves great food and I have friends that eat there every week.

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Nora Gong
2016-11-27 on google

Good interior decorations and great ambience. Lights were good too. Not too loud like some restaurants in short north where I got a sore throat after dining because had to shout my words out.

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Root User
2016-11-10 on google

What a great place to happy hour and eat at. We came across this place by accident and had an unexpectedly great experience. The staff was great at making suggestions. We had a few signature drinks at the bar along with a delicious pizza we shared. We highly recommend this place!

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Mayer Cheung
2016-11-04 on google

Food and service are amazing

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Sean Burge
2016-10-20 on google

It was good. Calamari was excellent. Mussels and linguine were pretty decent. Meatballs were super salty. Service was slow but she paced it as such which I respect. Wine is overpriced but isn't it always? Not bad. Not great.

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Kathy M
2016-10-01 on google

Fabulous..enjoyed everything Great wait staff...Highly recommend

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Rebecca Dragin
2016-09-17 on google

We were on a bit of a schedule and Doug, our server, recognized this. He was attentive without being pushy and made sure our dishes arrived in order and all our needs were met. We ordered the mushroom soup daily special along with the Caesar salad to share. As an entrée, we ordered 2 Primo dishes, the Wagyu Carpaccio and the Risotto Fritters. Everything was amazing with the real standout being the carpaccio! Holy smokes this dinner blew me away. I'm sad that Z Cucina hasn't been on our regular rotation. I ate here many years ago (before the remodel) and wasn't compelled to return. So glad we returned, this was a memorable meal :)

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Stephen Smith
2016-09-07 on google

My girlfriend and I came here on Valentine's Day without a reservation just hoping to find somewhere to get dinner last minute. The host staff did an A+ job to accommodate us. They were able to find a spot for us at the bar and we're very friendly. The bartender was nice and was able to serve us drinks and food quickly. Our pizza was delicious. Overall an A++ experience and will come back.

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michael harbin
2016-09-05 on google

Everything carefully prepared and elegant presntation. House made cheeses especially good.

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Jachian Wong
2016-08-24 on google

The main dish does not meet my expectation. They have more space to improve the taste to match their price. But the meatball is very delicious! We have lots of choices for wine. And servant is really nice but the dish is a little bit slow when coming from kitchen.

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Nelze E
2016-08-15 on google

Great atmosphere and friendly service. I suggest appetizers and salads. since everything is made fresh, it is quite a wait for the main entree. Dessert was delicious! I definitely plan to go back.

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Carol White
2016-07-24 on google

Really nice date night restaurant, happy hour specials are decent. Pizza was good but the crust isn't my favorite. I think it needs to be crispier and less premade doughy.

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Dylan C
2016-06-13 on google

The food here is just phenomenal every time I visit. The ribeye filet with the peas, carrots, and nduja is one of the best meals I've ever had. Our server Becca was so kind and attentive. Will be back again soon!

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Danielle Tyson
2016-05-22 on google

First and foremost the service was amazing!! I made a reservation and they called to ask if there was anything special they needed to prepare for. The hostess was very accommodating when my party decided they wanted to stick to the happy hour menu since we're students and the menu is a little pricey. AND my friend left their earring at the table and they called me from my reservation number to let us know! So sweet. The drinks were all good and $5 is a great happy hour price. I got 2 Italian Lemon Drops. They were so good, I could have gone for another but I had homework to do. I got the prosciutto and roasted grape flatbread which I was hesitant about but it was actually very good and very large so I could only eat half of it. The bread that comes at the table is soooo delicious with a nice salty top....I ate so much of it that might be why I could only eat half my pizza. We finished off the evening with a nice chocolate mousse. I loved this place and will definitely be back!

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Scot Charters
2016-05-09 on google

We celebrate many of our families special occasions here, from birthdays to promotions. This is one of our family's favorite restaurants in the area. Easy to order several of the flat bread pizzas, a couple items from the primo course and salads to share. The seafood risotto is always wonderful. Service is excellent and do not miss the desserts. Highly recommend.

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violetdreams
2016-04-07 on google

My husband brought me here for the first time for our anniversary. The food was fabulous, the service was quick and personable. I did not like that parking is absolutely atrocious to find as they do not have any parking and all of the lots around it get filled up quickly, but the experience is good enough not to retract any stars. Make a reservation and show up early to find parking and be on time. ☺

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Randy Dana
2016-03-08 on google

The food is the best you'll have in town. That, along with great service and atmosphere is why we love coming here! We always leave questioning why we don't dine here more often.

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Caitlin Caudill
2016-03-04 on google

I planned my boyfriend’s birthday dinner at the Dublin location which did not turn out the way we wanted. The service was slow and they got our orders wrong. Our server was also extremely flustered and took it out on us which was very rude and unprofessional. Despite that awful experience, my boyfriend and I decided to give them another shot at their Grandview location. We sat at the bar and the service was even worse this time around. The bartender barely acknowledged us. Our request for a dessert menu was completely ignored and when we asked for the check, he literally tossed the server book at us. Safe to say, we will not be going back to either location again.

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Rachel Perry
2016-01-25 on google

The cheese board was amazing!

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Ken Krajewski
2016-01-05 on google

Delicious unique menu. Great great service! Reasonable prices. And the owner greets you! 👌👍🍴🍽️🍹

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Mattheus Falhouse
2016-01-04 on google

An Italian restaurant can only live up to its billing if the food is well-prepared, tasty and presented creatively. Z Cucina checks all these requirements at a very high level. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and a definite asset to the overall experience. The ambience is upscale but welcoming. I appreciated that every attempt was made by Z’s owner to make the dining spaces so conducive to conversation over fine food. Overall our experience was enjoyable in every way that one might expect for a fine restaurant. We even got to meet Z’s owner who is energetic, personable, and strongly committed to ensuring that each of patron leaves his establishment having enjoyed a cozily sophisticated night out to dinner with friends. Well done!

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