Mia Cucina

Our first time here even though we our residents of Powell and we will be back! The food and wine are great and our server Joey was wonderful! Heavy pours in the wine and so good! Order dessert you won’t be disappointed.

Mia Cucina is a hidden GEM! Their food is the best Italian that I’ve had in Columbus so far. I could eat there every day. The owners are also personable and always there greeting customers which is a huge plus with small businesses. I would recommend their calamari, flatbreads, spaghetti, and salads.

Probably won’t be back.
We walked into this restaurant and seeing the great décor and feel we were very excited to eat here. Unfortunately, the food doesn’t match the great feel of the restaurant.
I ordered the chopped salad and pasta pomodoro with chicken. Oddly, it’s exactly what I order at Bravo but tasted nothing like it.
A chopped salad is exactly that… a chopped salad, everything in the salad is chopped including the lettuce. I love a great chopped salad and I love that everything is bite size, especially the lettuce. But this my friend was no chopped salad. It was hunks of regular old lettuce with toppings. I’m not sure where the confusion lies when making a chopped salad– is it the work of actually chopping the lettuce or do people not actually know what a chopped salad really is? It’s a mystery, that’s for sure and one that I seem to run into often. Anyways, the pasta pomodoro was not good– and that’s putting it lightly. It had such an odd aftertaste and absolutely no flavor. It was basically crushed tomatoes from a can. I maybe had 5 bites as it was just not good.

We enjoyed a delicious meal and great drinks. We sat at the bar and had great service, drinks and company from Joey. We can’t wait to go back!

Joey the bartender was very friendly and the food was delicious! The menu offers many gluten free options. The atmosphere was pleasant and nice. Great place to have a glass of wine and relax.

I hate this rainy summer. we haven’t been outside as much at Mia Cucina’s. but we still go. we’ve added Monday’s now to our routine. it’s always fun.

If you are a pasta fan then this is your place. Finally went here after seeing cars parked outside for a long time. The food was just ok although hubs’ pasta diablo was pretty tasty — right amount of added sausage and spice.
My salmon picatta was cooked too much for my taste although the angel hair pasta was pretty good. I should’ve tried veal or chicken instead. Their calamari was lightly breaded and tasty but their chopped salad was totally lackluster.
As I’m not a pasta fan I don’t think I will be coming back but from the looks of the many people who came in that night (and appeared to be regulars) a lot do. Dinner for two with the calamari appetizer but nothing to drink but water came up to $ 45.00

One of our favorite spots after a long day! Service is exceptional. The bartender (can’t think of his name) is very personable and attentive. The owner is typically there overseeing things and not above rolling up his sleeves and jumping in. The bruschetta is THE BEST we’ve ever had. Their happy hours specials are great but we would go anyways. Great neighborhood spot.

I had been meaning to try this place out and finally did so on a whim on a Friday evening. What a great dining experience! The restaurant is located in a small strip mall along Powell Road. They have a festive looking outdoor patio for warmer weather, but I choose to dine inside the night I visited. I’m glad we did.
I enjoyed the interior’s ambience … contemporary, white tablecloths, quite open. What really seemed to strike me though was the relaxed, casual and friendly atmosphere as the patrons all seemed to be enjoying themselves. Our server was equally pleasant and quite helpful with menu selection. It’s not a large wine list and didn’t have any wines that I recognized, but it really didn’t need to be. I described what I typically like and she suggested their house favorite which was a Gray Cellar wine. Quite nice.
I was hungry for a lasagna and my dining partner ordered their crab cakes. The lasagna was satisfying and a quite filling portion. It was just plain, simple, comfort food. My dining partner raved about their crab cakes, especially their distinctive sauce drizzled across the top. Their menu offers a variety of typical Italian dishes you would come to expect.
After I left, I have to say what kept lingering through my mind was not an exceptional gourmet style dinner. Rather, it was about the relaxing environment, good simple food, attentive service and a comfortable place where everyone seemed to genuinely enjoy companionship.

I also used my Groupon like Paul F. did to come here for dinner with my husband. My husband really enjoyed his meal here.
We had a really nice waitress as well and she saw that my husband didn’t eat his ceasar salad and offered him something else but he said it’s okay, I’ll wait for my main entrée. Let me tell you when his main entrée arrived he was so happy because he had not had a well done steak since our honeymoon.
As for my meal, I got the salmon with angel hair pasta. Mine was okay, not sure that the fish was too fresh since I feel I’ve eaten fresher fish elsewhere. My chopped salad was good and the pasta was decent.
My husband was a little hesitant to come here because he read a Unilocal review that said they were under new management. Although that didn’t affect his experience yesterday as you can tell. He tipped the waitress more than 20% and she was so happy she came up to her manager and showed him how happy she was. My husband felt good to make someones day since he understands how tough it is for a clerk or waitress to sometimes handle their job with pressure of customer who don’t tip or give them standard courtesy.

The scallops are always perfectly prepared and delicious. The blackened chicken pasta is great for the price (add sausage). Eggplant appetizer and stuffed pepper specials are great if they have them on special when you go. New ownership has made for a consistently good experience the last few times my family has gone.

Never been here before but driven by & wondered for a few years!!! I had the special: cavatelli, chicken, pomodoro-​cream sauce & good veggies! All 4 of us (children’s Mac & Cheese included) loved our meals! We will most definitely be returning & telling our friends!!!

I have been here two times. I wanted to go a second time to confirm how much I dig this place.
This is a very delightful Italian restaurant. I particularly recommend their Happy Hour from Monday — Friday from 4 – 6. Some appetizers are half price and they have great beers for low prices. When I was there they had Sierra Nevada and Great Lakes included in Happy Hour, which is a steal. Most places sell you a Bud Light for $ 4.00 and say «you’re welcome.»
I have tried two different pasta dishes that did not disappoint. One in particular (I cannot remember the name) consisted of miniature ravioli-​like pasta pouches stuffed with cheese and smothered in cream sauce. It was to die for.
I hope this restaurant gets the notice it deserves. Everything from the prices to the atmosphere to the food quality is beyond satisfactory.

My husband and I visited Mia Cucina for the first time with a Faveroo coupon. The waiter was very nice and attentive. I really like the atmosphere there, too.
We ordered drinks and the waiter brought out the warm loaf of bread and made the dipping plate of parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar and oil. It was okay — not a whole lot of flavor. I like spices in my dipping oil and there were none. We finished the bread and the waiter kept asking if we wanted any more, which we did not.
We ordered the crab cakes as an appetizer. They had a spicy aioli that was too spicy for the dish (and I like spicy foods). The cakes were good, though not worth $ 10.

Good food and service. Great atmosphere. The happy hour specials are great as well. I would definitely go back.

I have eaten at the other location, but this is nothing like it (In a bad way). I called ahead and the girl had no idea what I was talking about, so she transferred me to someone who could take my order for takeout.
Although the service was crappy when I went to pick up my take-​out order (What? Am I not a real customer??) the food is always the same average/​good quality.
They often offer Groupons, So I’m sure I will be back For takeout. Nothing great, nothing terrible. Poor customer service.

Used a Groupon to come here for dinner this evening. I was fooled, #1 about how reasonable the prices were and #2 how many families they got. There were kids out the kazoo tonight.
So anyway, I started off with bowl (??) of calimari. That’s the way they serve them. They tasted okay but came out of the kitchen a little dark. I don’t know if it was old grease or lack of checking.
So then I ordered a bowl of the soup of the day, wedding soup. It was very good. Had lots of spinach in it.
Then I ordered my main course, fettucine a la bolognese (a heavy meat sauce). Besides the meat sauce, it came with two meatballs. Whew! I was stuffed. I brought one of the meatballs home with me. Oh, almost forgot… the bread was delicious! I brought some of that home too.
Anyway a great dinner and I had a great server. He was also doing double duty as the bartender.

2 visits — 2 totally different experiences. 1^st visit we waited an hour for our food while other later arriving tables were served and then were told that the delay was due to a kitchen printing error. Our server said we’d be comped our happy hour specials. Woohoo. The manager then came over and comped the entire meal. Food was good but hard to enjoy.
2^nd visit was spectacular. Food arrived on time, the pizza was great. Even saw Thad Motta at the bar. Hope latest visit was the true experience.

Joined friends for Ladies Night on November 15^th for live music, wine tastings, door prizes, and great food! It was the first big event at Jason and Jessica Gillespie’s new restaurant. They just aquired it from the previous owners.
I got to sample 4 select new wines with an entrée. I had the lasagna, which was light, cheesy and full of good flavors. The portion was just right, not too much or too little, It did not feel heavy in my stomach like some tend to do.
Had a wonderful evening with friend Vicki Lynn and some of her friends.
The wines were very good, one red wine called 4 Sisters was particularly strong and got me a bit silly. The food was excellent. Loved it. The owner and staff were so kind and attentive. I did flirt with the waiter, he reminded me of a guy I dated some years back, I asked could I have him for dessert. Ha, Ha. It was the wine speaking.
Jason and Jessica Gillespie were great hosts seeing to every table. I had a wonderful night out with friends. Tasted some great wines, ate amazing food, and got some much needed goofy girl time in. I love it!

I’ve been eating here since before it opened… seriously made it here on one of those training days.
Anyway, this place is hit or miss. I’ve had the best service ever, and the worst service ever. However, if your service is bad just talk to the manager or owner who is typically there. One time the service was so bad that I didn’t even have to ask, they comped our meal and the table next to us for free… how’s that for taking care of the customer? Does no good to not tell them if they are doing something wrong while it’s happening while you are there and to go home to whine about it on Unilocal.SAY SOMETHING to a real person! I am positive they will take care of you and make it right.
Anyway, my wife is a Celiac and my daughter is allergic to wheat, and Mia Cucina is one of the few places in Columbus that offers a gluten free menu where they also cook their gluten free pastas in separate pots and pans so as not to contaminate the food. Most places have gluten free menus which go like this: the chicken sandwich without the bun. Gee really? I knew that before. But not Mia Cucina, they actually have a gluten free menu with gluten free pasta and separate pots and pans to cook it in, way to go the extra mile!
My favorite thing on the menu is the Mahi Mahi. The kids get gluten free mac and cheese while my wife usually goes for the gluten free pastas or spaghetti.
They have a brunch on Sunday that’s buffet style and pretty good. Wine selection is decent and they will take reservations for large groups or birthday parties. Locally owned and operated.