Martini Modern Italian
Arena District, Columbus
Restaurant in Columbus, United States
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Martini Modern Italian is a sensible Short North dinner pick when the goal is polished Italian-leaning dining with easy booking and a grown-up room. It is stronger for dine-in dates, visitor dinners, and small groups than for takeout-first plans; cross-shop Stories on High for views, FYR Short North for fire-driven energy, or Hot Chicken Takeover for speed and value.
About Martini Modern Italian
Martini Modern Italian is an evening option in Columbus with hours beginning at 4 PM every day. The schedule is 4–10 PM Monday through Saturday and 4–9 PM on Sunday, making it suitable for dinner planning rather than lunch.
The dress code is smart casual. If you are considering Martini Modern Italian, plan around that standard and the evening service window rather than assuming daytime availability or other services.
Use it for dinner plans, not a lunch fallback
First-timers should think of Martini Modern Italian as a Columbus dinner choice with consistent evening hours. Monday through Saturday, the window is 4–10 PM; on Sunday, it closes at 9 PM. That makes it easier to evaluate for 4 PM-or-later plans than for lunch.
If you are comparing options, keep the decision simple: Martini Modern Italian is the pick when Columbus, the evening schedule, and a smart-casual dress code fit the plan. FYR Short North, Stories on High, The Pearl, Hot Chicken Takeover, and Little Eater can be considered as other named options, depending on what your group wants.
Who should pick it over other options
Choose Martini Modern Italian when you want a Columbus dinner plan and are comfortable with a smart-casual dress code. It is less suitable if the group needs a lunch option, as hours start at 4 PM.
For a broader scan before choosing, our full Columbus restaurants guide is more useful than overthinking a single dinner slot. You can also cross-shop The Pearl, FYR Short North, Stories on High, Hot Chicken Takeover, or Little Eater as other dining options.
Planning details
- Location
- 445 N High St 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- martinimodernitalian.com
- Phone
- +16142248259
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Martini Modern Italian reads like a purposefully curated urban dining room. Sitting on the third floor of 445 N High St, the restaurant’s address and format signal an upper-register experience where arrival is intentional and casual walk-ins are unlikely. The piece frames the kitchen within the American modern-Italian conversation — housemade pasta, restrained secondi, and a serious approach to wine — and that restraint translates into a refined, intimate room. Expect a polished, quietly sophisticated atmosphere that privileges focused conversation and a measured pace over grab-and-go energy.
Best For
This is a place you book in advance and treat as an occasion. The Short North location and third-floor setting make Martini Modern Italian well suited to dinner service, particularly date nights, special-occasion meals and business dinners where a composed, upper-register room matters. The venue reads less like a casual neighborhood spot and more like a reservation-forward restaurant: guests arrive with intention, the pacing favors a multi-course evening, and the tone supports formal conversation and celebration rather than rushed or late-night dining.
Ordering Tips
When you book a table, lean into the kitchen’s strengths by trying the house-style pastas and hearty secondi. Signature plates listed include Lamb Pappardelle and Pennette alla Vodka among pasta options, and substantial mains such as Chicken Parmesan and Osso Buco. Given the restaurant’s placement in the modern-Italian tradition described in the write-up, pasta dishes are logical choices and the bigger secondi suit a leisurely dinner. Make a reservation in advance and allow time for a thoughtful progression through starters, pasta and a secondo.
Venue details
Ambiance
Trendy modern decor with pretty chandeliers, relaxed bar area, elegant tables, and large painted pillars creating a fine dining experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Lamb Pappardelle
- Pennette alla Vodka
- Chicken Parmesan
- Osso Buco
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 445 N High St 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Planning details
Location
445 N High St 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a more dramatic night, choose Stories on High for views and a drinks-forward occasion. If dinner needs to be faster, cheaper, or easier to take off-premise, Hot Chicken Takeover is the better move.
Restaurant context
How Martini Modern Italian compares in Columbus
Against FYR Short North, Martini Modern Italian is the calmer dinner choice: better for diners who want a familiar Italian-leaning meal and conversation-friendly pacing, while FYR Short North is the stronger pick for a more kinetic, fire-led hotel-restaurant night. Booking here is marked easy, so it is also less stressful for first-timers planning around Short North plans.
Stories on High is the higher-drama alternative if the view and cocktail-hour feel matter as much as the food. Martini Modern Italian makes more sense when the group wants the meal to be the center of the evening. The Pearl is the better cross-shop for a tavern-style mood, while Martini Modern Italian is the more direct fit for a dressier Italian dinner.
If price sensitivity, speed, or off-premise eating is driving the decision, Hot Chicken Takeover is the practical call. Little Eater works better for lighter vegetable-forward eating, but for a central Columbus dinner with a more occasion-ready room, Martini Modern Italian is the safer reservation.
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Compare Martini Modern Italian
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Martini Modern Italian | Columbus | No published awards |
| FYR Short North | Columbus | No published awards |
| Stories on High | Columbus | No published awards |
| Hot Chicken Takeover | Columbus | No published awards |
| Little Eater | Colombus | No published awards |
| The Pearl | Columbus | Michelin Guide Florida 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Martini Modern Italian?
Bar seating information is not available. Plan around Martini Modern Italian's evening hours instead: 4–10 PM Monday through Saturday and 4–9 PM Sunday.
What are alternatives to Martini Modern Italian?
Other named options to compare include Stories on High, FYR Short North, The Pearl, Hot Chicken Takeover, and Little Eater. Choose based on the timing and setting your group wants.
Is Martini Modern Italian good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an evening occasion in Columbus if the 4 PM-or-later schedule and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. Specific private dining, menu, or service details are not available.
How far ahead should I book Martini Modern Italian?
Specific booking guidance is not available. Use the hours to plan timing: 4–10 PM Monday through Saturday and 4–9 PM Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Martini Modern Italian?
Dinner is the suitable meal. The hours are 4–10 PM Monday through Saturday and 4–9 PM Sunday, so Martini Modern Italian is not a lunch option.
Is Martini Modern Italian good for solo dining?
Solo dining suitability is not specifically available. If you are planning to go alone, base the decision on the evening hours and smart-casual dress code.
