1295 Grandview Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212
Miller-Stein Ranking
Our food experience | 4.18 Buckeyes
Quality | 4.6 Buckeyes
Cost | 3.5 Buckeyes
Character | 4.5 Buckeyes
Beverages | 4.0 Buckeyes
Service | 4.5 Buckeyes
Bruschetta Pizza | $14
extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, diced tomatoes, Parma prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, & fresh basil
Vegetable Pizza Roll | $13
spinach & bell peppers roasted in garlic, artichokes, asparagus, mozzarella & cheddar cheeses finished with roasted red pepper sauce
North Atlantic Lobster-filled Ravioli | $17
served with fresh Parisian carrots, sugar snap peas, tomatoes, & a light beurre blanc sauce
Grilled Chicken & Spinach-Filled Ravioli | $14
served with Parisian carrots, sugar snap peas, tomatoes, & creamy pesto sauce, topped with shaved Parmesan Reggiano & fresh herbs
Dinner with the Walsh-Yauk Duo
Always up for a dinner adventure with great friends, our companions, Walsh and Yauk asked us if we’d like to try a spot we had often walked by, peered in the windows of and wondered about.
Spagio is a hard to miss Italian restaurant in the heart of Grandview. Along the main drag, Spagio has a great view of the beauty of the town. Known for their wood fired pizzas, Spagio is always suggested to those looking for an authentic, fresh and full of hearty flavor pizza.
We decided to plan our dinner on the early side to avoid the crowds and ensure a parking spot in Grandview. After finding a parking spot fairly quickly we walked over to Spagio and were seated immediately upon arriving. Our hostess was gracious and showed us to our table. Walsh and Yauk arrived just a few minutes later and we ordered drinks.
Yauk went with an intriguing looking drink with actual herbs infused for added favor. Yauk explained that the drink was strong, but full of fantastic and interesting flavors. Walsh decided to go with the sangria which she really enjoyed. The fruit added to the drink was a nice touch and the flavors were very “summer-like” Walsh explained. Stein went with his usual, diet coke and I decided to stick with water.
After contemplating our dinner choices we were each finally able to come to a decision for our meals. We all had a chance to catch up and chat while we awaited our dinner. We didn’t have to wait too long and our dinners were arriving. One thing we noticed right off the bat was the portion sized. Some meals seemed to look like they would be more “filling” than others.
Yauk went with the North Atlantic Lobster-filled Ravioli - served with fresh Parisian carrots, sugar snap peas, tomatoes, & a light beurre blanc sauce. A little unsure of the portion size, Yauk dove in with an open mind. Yauk explained that the sauce was rich and creamy and was pleasantly surprised to see that the dish encompassed real meat. Yauk thoroughly enjoyed his ravioli alongside his drink, a great combination!
Walsh decided on Grilled Chicken & Spinach-Filled Ravioli. A bit overwhelmed by the amount of food on her plate, she didn’t let that discourage her. Walsh explained that the dish was well cooked and prepared well. The components of the meal were fresh and hit the spot.
Stein went with the Bruschetta Pizza. Stein is always looking to try something new, never afraid of intriguing sounding items on the menu. Per usual, Stein was not disappointed by choosing something new; he really liked the Bruschetta Pizza and stated that is was better than he was anticipating.
I, on the other hand, played it safe. I decided to select the Vegetable Pizza Roll - spinach & bell peppers roasted in garlic, artichokes, asparagus, mozzarella & cheddar cheeses finished with roasted red pepper sauce. I opted out of the variety of three cheeses and just went with the mozzarella, which I did not regret. The one cheese was plenty and the veggies tasted garden fresh, which is always exciting. There’s not much worse than old flavorless veggies and Spagio has exceeded my veggie “snob” expectations.
Overall, the service at Spagio was excellent. The meal was a bit pricier than we thought before dining there. The prices are clearly labeled on the menu, though. It’s hard to find a great tasting, authentic feeling and comfortable socially Italian restaurant in Columbus, but I think the Walsh-Yauk duo along with the Miller-Stein duo found just that.
We highly recommend Spagio for a great dining experience with fantastic friends, family or a date!
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