Figlio
Fifth by Northwest, Columbus
Restaurant in Columbus, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Figlio is a practical Grandview dinner pick when convenience matters more than awards, chef pedigree, or a high-ceremony format. Choose it for small groups and low-friction evening plans; cross-shop Z Cucina di Spirito or Third & Hollywood if the meal needs a stronger special-occasion signal.
About Figlio
Figlio is a Columbus dinner option with a limited evening schedule: Monday through Thursday from 5–8:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–9 PM, and closed Sunday. Treat it as a practical choice when the plan is a simple evening meal and the group wants casual dress and direct timing.
The main decision point is expectation. Figlio offers casual dress and specified hours. Use the official venue channels for current details before making firm plans.
Use it for an easy Columbus dinner, not a researched destination meal
Figlio makes the most sense when dinner timing and simplicity matter. The hours point clearly to dinner service only, with no lunch hours listed. If the goal is a fuller Columbus dining comparison, check the Columbus restaurants guide before committing.
For other Columbus dinner ideas, compare Figlio with Z Cucina di Spirito, Third & Hollywood, The Avenue - Grandview, or Agave & Rye Grandview depending on the tone of the night. Stauf's is another nearby option to consider when comparing plans more broadly.
Who should put it on the shortlist
Consider Figlio when convenience is the point: an uncomplicated evening meal, a local meetup, or a casual dinner plan in Columbus.
Compared with broader Columbus options, Figlio is best framed around its key features: evening hours Monday through Saturday, Sunday closure, and casual dress. That can still be useful when the right use case is a dinner that needs to work without requiring extensive research from the group.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–8:30 PM · Tuesday: 5–8:30 PM
- Location
- 1369 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- figliopizza.com
- Phone
- +16144818850
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Figlio reads like the neighborhood anchor Grandview relies on: steady, familiar and unfussy. The write-up emphasizes local loyalty and repetition, the same regulars, the same tables, and positions the restaurant as reliable rather than attention-seeking. That dynamic keeps the room feeling cozy and classic; it’s not chasing the national tasting-menu circuit but serving the community that has made it a habit. Expect a relaxed, casually confident atmosphere where consistency matters and neighborhood social shorthand makes a table there feel like belonging.
Best For
Figlio is best for everyday dining moments on Grandview: weekday lunches and evening dinners where neighbors drop in for a dependable meal. It works for casual hangouts, small groups who come back because the menu and service deliver predictably, and low-key date nights that value comfort over spectacle. Figlio is a local spot where patrons come for reliably good Italian dishes and the easy familiarity of a long-running neighborhood restaurant.
Ordering Tips
Lean on Figlio’s signature items to get a sense of the menu: the Truffled Mushroom Pizza and Margherita Pizza showcase its pizza offerings, while the Drunken Shrimp Pasta and Chicken Diablo represent heartier pasta and entrée options. The Pear and Brie Pizza signals a willingness to balance savory and sweeter flavors on the menu. For groups, ordering a mix of pizzas and a pasta to share mirrors the restaurant’s communal, repeat-visitor appeal; for two, pick one pizza and one pasta to sample the range without over-ordering.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual neighborhood Italian dining with warm, inviting atmosphere and hearth-like wood-fired oven ambiance.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Truffled Mushroom Pizza
- Margherita Pizza
- Drunken Shrimp Pasta
- Chicken Diablo
- Pear and Brie Pizza
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1369 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 5–9 PM
- Saturday
- 5–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
1369 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Z Cucina di Spirito, Notable alternative
- The Avenue - Grandview, Notable alternative
- Agave & Rye Grandview, Notable alternative
- Stauf's, Notable alternative
- Third & Hollywood, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Figlio compares in Grandview
Figlio is the easy neighborhood dinner choice in this set: lower-pressure than Z Cucina di Spirito and less occasion-coded than Third & Hollywood. Choose Z Cucina di Spirito when the group wants a more deliberate Italian-leaning dinner, and choose Third & Hollywood when ambiance matters more than simplicity.
The Avenue - Grandview is the better cross-shop for a polished steakhouse-style night, especially if the meal is business-adjacent or celebratory. Agave & Rye Grandview is the more casual, louder option for groups that want energy over conversation. Figlio sits between those poles: easier than a splurge dinner, calmer than a big group hang.
For daytime or coffee-first plans, Stauf's is the clear alternative rather than a direct dinner replacement. If Figlio is full or the timing does not work, start with Z Cucina di Spirito for a comparable evening meal, then Third & Hollywood for a more occasion-friendly room.
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Unlock the full Figlio guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Figlio
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Figlio | Columbus | No published awards |
| Z Cucina di Spirito | Columbus | No published awards |
| The Avenue - Grandview | Columbus | No published awards |
| Agave & Rye Grandview | Columbus | No published awards |
| Stauf's | Columbus | No published awards |
| Third & Hollywood | Columbus | No published awards |
How Figlio Columbus compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Figlio in Columbus?
For other Columbus dinner options, compare Figlio with The Avenue - Grandview, Z Cucina di Spirito, Third & Hollywood, or Agave & Rye Grandview. Stauf's is another nearby option to consider when comparing plans more broadly.
Is Figlio good for solo dining?
It can work for an uncomplicated solo dinner if the evening hours fit your schedule. Figlio is open Monday through Thursday from 5–8:30 PM and Friday and Saturday from 5–9 PM, and it is closed Sunday.
What should I wear to Figlio?
Casual dress is the dress code for Figlio. Keep it relaxed and tidy rather than formal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Figlio?
Figlio is open for dinner only. Figlio is open from 5–8:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 5–9 PM Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday. If you need a daytime meal, look elsewhere in Columbus.
Is Figlio good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion is low-key and the dinner schedule works for your group. Figlio does not list awards, a formal service format, pricing, or a special-occasion menu.
