Powell eats like the growth suburb it is: strip-mall pizza houses that have earned their regulars, a tiki patio on the river, and a scattering of family-run rooms that outlast the churn. This list covers the municipality on its own terms, not as a Dublin or Columbus footnote.
№ 01
Two Rivers Restaurant and Bar
Powell $$
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The burger and steak menu anchors a large room at Powell and Sawmill that reads as a strip-mall address and eats like a neighborhood standby. Portions run generous and the vibe stays low key, making it an easy call for a family of four on a Saturday. Service has been a steady strength across repeat visits, which matters more here than polish.
What to orderburger, steak, pasta
№ 02
Kraft House No. 5
Powell $$
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Order the wings with Orion sauce first: the sauce is the reason regulars keep coming back. The Buffalo Mac and Cheese follows close behind, built on chicken that somehow keeps its crunchy coating even mixed into a creamy bake. The bar staff runs friendly and fast, a real point of difference in a corridor with mixed service.
What to orderwings with Orion sauce, Buffalo Mac and Cheese, chicken
№ 03
Carlucci's Pizzeria
Powell $$
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The Supreme and Deluxe pizzas separate this room from the generic party-cut crowd around Columbus: the topping ratio and crust hold up against a lot of competition. It is the kind of place families return to across a decade, kids grown, order unchanged. Casual, no fuss, and worth the plaza parking lot.
What to orderSupreme Pizza, Deluxe Pizza, Margherita Pizza
№ 04
Tokyo's Sushi
Powell $$
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The Titanic boat is the order for a group that wants to keep adding rolls, and diners routinely do exactly that. The room runs small and casual, the kind of space that surprises first-time walk-ins who had no expectations going in. Nigiri and appetizers round out a menu built for grazing, not fuss.
What to ordersushi rolls, nigiri, appetizers
№ 05
Azteca Mexican Grill
Powell $$
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Barbacoa tacos with shredded meat and a dipping sauce headline a menu with real range, alongside chile relleno and enchiladas. The Sunday brunch buffet runs twenty five dollars for adults and splits opinion on value, though the food and quick service consistently land well. Casual, family-friendly, and reliably fast.
What to orderBarbacoa tacos, chile relleno, enchiladas
№ 06
George's Pizza
Powell
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Columbus-style pepperoni and cheese pizza put this counter in the same conversation as the city's old party-cut houses, and it fills a real gap for anyone north of the Outerbelt who does not want to drive toward Dublin for a fix. The crust runs chewy, which wins over some and loses others. Prices stay reasonable throughout.
What to orderColumbus-style pizza, pepperoni, cheese pizza
№ 07
Ange's Pizza
Powell $
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The crust is what regulars point to, a foundation solid enough to make the whole pie work, backed by wings and salad for anyone building a full order. It runs as a counter operation, often through delivery via the sports bar next door, and the ownership gets credit by name for the consistency. Order accuracy on wings has been a minor complaint.
What to orderPizza, Wings, Salad
№ 08
Pizza Cottage & Tipton Tavern
Powell
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The pizza sub is the reason people keep returning, a sandwich style that is genuinely hard to find done well anywhere else in the corridor. Chicken tenders hold appeal for younger diners too. Order accuracy and wait times on wing and pizza combos have been inconsistent, so this is a room best judged by its best dish, not its worst night.
What to orderpizza sub, chicken tenders, wings
№ 09
The Cactus Restaurant
Powell
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Pupusas, carne asada, and chiles rellenos trace back to a food truck that started in Marysville in 2020 before landing in a Powell strip mall plaza in 2024. The menu runs deep for a room this size, prices stay fair, and the kitchen execution holds up even without a patio. Worth the plaza parking lot for the pupusas alone.
What to orderpupusa, carne asada, chiles rellenos
№ 10
Local Roots
Powell $$
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Grilled chicken and a house burger anchor a New American menu built around seasonal vegetables, but the standout here is operational: reservations get honored, tables for ten are set on arrival, and the service record stays remarkably consistent year over year. The owner runs the floor personally, and it shows in the repeat business.
What to ordergrilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, house burger
№ 11
Vittoria
Powell $$$
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Risotto and osso buco lead an Italian menu built for occasions, with tiramisu closing things out. Live music runs regularly and the room stays kid-friendly, an unusual combination that pulls families and date nights into the same space. Reservations are recommended, especially on music nights when the room fills.
What to orderrisotto, osso buco, tiramisu
№ 12
Huli Huli Tiki Lounge -Powell
Powell $$
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The lobster roll built a following as a food truck order before this room gave it a permanent waterfront patio, and it remains the reason to go. The outdoor bar delivers attentive service even when the indoor side runs uneven, and the view over the water is the draw locals mention first. Come for the roll, stay for the mai tai.
What to orderlobster roll, mai tai, pupu platter
Frequently asked
What is the best restaurant in Powell right now?
Based on the Insider Score, Local Roots and Kraft House No. 5 lead the Powell field for consistency, with Carlucci's Pizzeria and The Cactus Restaurant close behind for food quality. No restaurant on this list paid for placement; rankings come from the review record alone.
Where can I find good pizza near me in Powell?
Powell carries a real pizza lane: George's Pizza for Columbus-style party cut, Carlucci's Pizzeria for a classic Supreme or Deluxe, Ange's Pizza for a counter operation with a loyal following, and Pizza Cottage & Tipton Tavern for the pizza sub specifically.
Is there good Mexican or Latin American food in Powell?
Yes. Azteca Mexican Grill covers Mexican standards including barbacoa tacos and a Sunday brunch buffet, while The Cactus Restaurant, which started as a Marysville food truck before opening in a Powell strip mall in 2024, covers pupusas and Central American dishes at fair prices.
What is the Insider Score and how is this list ranked?
The Insider Score is a composite of the public review record for each restaurant, weighing consistency and volume over any single rating. It is not influenced by advertising; no restaurant on Top of Columbus pays to be included or ranked higher.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Amina Warsame
Staff Writer · Top of Columbus
Amina Warsame is a Staff Writer at Top of Columbus. Born in Mogadishu and raised in Northland, she grew up between her mother's kitchen and the grocery-cafes of the Somali malls. She writes the guides, sweeps the whole Outerbelt, and covers the Somali and East African tables as the beat she knows best.
