Bar Cicchetti Columbus — Restaurant in Columbus

We came early and started with drinks at the bar. They were delicious and priced appropriately. The bar staff needs fine dining training to improve the experience. For example, when one spills the drinks, which thankfully were filled to the brim, all over the stem and base, they should rinse them so patrons do not get sticky fingers. Also, refresh the napkin with each new beverage. The wings were equally pleasing. Served hot and well seasoned. Very flavorful without being all spice. Excellent. Then we moved to our table. We had a reservation for 645 and everyone else coming to the show at the theater also showed up. Our server appeared to be the only one in the entire restaurant. I felt bad for her and she kept apologizing. The kitchen was slammed and we waited 45 minutes for our meals. Our meals were served without silverware. I watched her run food to other tables while my chicken got cold. My potatoes were luke warm at best, but cruspy and well seasoned. My chicken was tough and dry. Over cooked, or perhaps sitting in the window too long. The marsala sauce was delicious though and the broccolini perfectly tender crisp. I wish they had enough help to...

We dined here about a year ago when they just opened it. They were still working out some kinks with service then but overall it was OK. Last week we made a reservation to come again. Upon arrival, we waited at the entrance for 20 min. They had no host/hostess and the servers who walked by ignored us. Eventually several diners were waiting and there was chaos about who came first. We were eventually seated by an overworked server. Apparently they are understaffed there. It’s possible they had someone call in sick that night and this was only a one time thing but it gave me the feel that this is a common occurrence. The server did the best he could so I appreciate him. But to not have someone up front is inexcusable. I ordered the chicken thigh Marsala. It came out as chicken breast instead and it was the driest piece of chicken I’ve ever had. It was inedible. We ordered some cocktails and they were off quite a bit. Like the ingredients were not measured and just thrown in a hurry. Anyways Bar Cicchetti has unfortunately gone downhill fast. It was the first time in a long time that I considered leaving a restaurant because of the management...

I had high hopes walking in here after a long day traveling and just wanted to eat food and have a drink. Located inside the Westin Hotel where I was staying, the bar was very hot, temperature wise. We sat at the bar, there was some faint music being played, but couldn’t really hear it. I’m not sure why the only draft beer they have is “ipa and some wine”. It’s disturbing given that Colombus has 50+ local breweries, so I opted for a Peroni for $9. (I would have assumed after leaving NyC prices would be a tad cheaper).

I ordered the Green Salad with chicken, it was surprisingly good, but the sourdough bread was very small. My wife had one of the cocktails and she said it tasted like lemonade with no essence of alcohol. When I inquired about dessert, bartender said brownie a la mode and cheesecake. I was expecting Gelato for this “Italian” vibe they’re trying to be. But you know when you walk into a bar, there is usually some small talk. There was none of that at the bar, between us and the...