Westerville's dining strip runs from Uptown diner booths to Polaris Parkway pizza counters, with Italian, Thai, Chinese and Mediterranean kitchens filling in the rest. This list covers the restaurants that have made Westerville and the New Albany line worth a special trip, not just a stop on the way to somewhere else.
№ 01
Thai Grille
Westerville $$
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Tofu curry is the order regulars keep coming back for, along with pad thai and a green curry with real depth. The room stays clean and welcoming, and the kitchen cooks everything to order rather than off a steam table, which means dinner takes patience on busy nights. Worth it for a Thai kitchen this consistent.
What to ordertofu curry, pad thai, green curry
№ 02
Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta House
Westerville $$
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The pepperoni pizza comes out hot with a sauce that skips the sugar most places lean on, and the lasagna and garlic bread round out a menu built for family dinner. It runs as a genuine neighborhood joint, family-staffed, with the same faces behind the counter visit after visit.
What to orderPizza with pepperoni, lasagna, garlic bread
№ 03
Westerville Grill
Westerville $
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Meatloaf and burgers anchor a menu that plays it straight, diner style, with pie for dessert and race car memorabilia on the walls. Breakfast and lunch crowds skew toward regulars who have been coming for years, and takeout runs efficiently even though the counter mostly serves a sit-down crowd.
What to ordermeatloaf, burgers, pie
№ 04
Cardone's Restaurant & Bar
Westerville $$
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Osso buco and a risotto built with real technique put this kitchen a level above typical neighborhood Italian, and the chef-owned model shows in how the menu is built. Lasagna anchors the comfort end. The wine list runs deep and the room suits a celebration dinner more than a quick weeknight plate.
What to orderlasagna, risotto, osso buco
№ 05
Lucky House Chinese Restaurant
Westerville $$
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Singapore noodle is the dish to order first, with spring rolls and mapo tofu filling out a menu built for groups and large appetites. The dining room is large and kept clean, service moves fast, and portions run generous enough that this is a legitimate option for a big table.
What to orderSingapore Noodle, spring roll, mapo tofu
№ 06
Great Asian Restaurant
Westerville $$
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The name undersells a menu that spans American-Chinese standards, Thai plates, and house specialties, with General Tso's chicken and pad thai both getting steady orders. It works as a fast, affordable lunch stop as much as a casual dinner, and the room stays clean even during the rush.
What to orderpad thai, General Tso's chicken, spring rolls
№ 07
Cardinal Pizza
Westerville
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Pepperoni and banana peppers on the house pizza draw the loyal crowd, and the kitchen offers both New York and Columbus style on the same menu, a real point of pride locally. The beer selection backs up a casual pizza night, though call-ahead orders sometimes run past the promised time.
What to orderpepperoni pizza, Columbus style pizza, house salad
№ 08
Cottage Inn Pizza Polaris
Westerville $
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The New York style pepperoni pizza, foldable crust and all, comes in one size only, extra large, and it delivers hot with a crust built for folding. Staff make solid recommendations for first-timers, and the price point makes it a reliable choice for office lunches and quick weeknight orders.
What to orderNew York Style Pepperoni Pizza, X-Large Pizza, Cheese Pizza
№ 09
Aladdin's New Albany/Westerville
Westerville $$
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Hummus and falafel anchor a Mediterranean menu built around fresh, straightforward cooking, with kebab rounding things out and a small bakery on site. The room stays clean and the staff professional across repeat visits, and the kitchen has built a reputation for consistency rather than flash.
What to orderhummus, falafel, kebab
№ 10
Q2 China Bistro
Westerville $$
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Walnut shrimp and firecracker chicken lead a menu built for weeknight ordering, with the black bean fish fillet a standout for anyone willing to look past the standard combo plates. The Polaris Parkway strip location is small but decorated with some care, and phone orders move quickly.
What to orderwalnut shrimp, black bean fish fillet, firecracker chicken
№ 11
Brenz Pizza Co New Albany
Westerville $$
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The Heritage Honey pizza draws the strongest praise, sweet and savory in one pie, alongside a Margherita built on genuinely good basil. The room works for a casual group dinner, and the pizza has built enough of a local following that regulars send friends here first.
What to orderHeritage Honey pizza, Margherita, Pepperoni
№ 12
Yabo's Tacos - Westerville
Westerville $
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The Carolina pork tacos and a dinky burrito sized just right anchor a menu that plays as Americanized Tex-Mex rather than anything claiming authenticity, and the margaritas come strong enough to be the actual draw. It works best as an after-work stop for drinks and a quick plate of tacos.
What to orderCarolina Pork tacos, dinky burrito, margarita
Frequently asked
What is the best Thai restaurant near me in Westerville?
Thai Grille is the strongest pick, built on a tofu curry and green curry that regulars order repeatedly. It carries a strong Insider Score in this guide. No restaurant pays to be listed here or to rank higher.
Where can I get Columbus style pizza in Westerville?
Cardinal Pizza offers Columbus style alongside New York style on the same menu, a rare combination locally. Its Insider Score reflects the review record on file, and placement in this guide is never paid.
What is the best Italian restaurant for a special occasion in Westerville?
Cardone's Restaurant & Bar is the pick, with osso buco, risotto, and a deep wine list built for a celebration dinner rather than a quick weeknight meal. Its ranking here comes from its Insider Score, not from any payment.
Is there a good diner in Westerville for a nostalgic breakfast or lunch?
Westerville Grill fits that role, with meatloaf, burgers, and pie served in a classic diner room. Its Insider Score in this guide reflects the honest review record, and no business pays for inclusion or rank.
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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.
