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Most Romantic Restaurants in Westerville (2026)

Twelve restaurants across Columbus. Compare neighborhoods, price tiers and what to order, then read the full reviews.

Amina Warsame
By Amina Warsame Staff Writer · Top of Columbus · Updated October 2026 · How the score is built
Most Romantic Restaurants in Westerville (2026)
THE COLUMBUS DINING GUIDES 12 restaurants
Compare all 12 restaurantsNeighborhood · price · score · first order
In the same order as the guide. Scores are out of 10; dollar symbols show the listed price tier.
RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreWhat to order
01 Delaney's DinerWesterville$$Eggs benedict
02 Thai GrilleWesterville$$Tofu curry
03 Bru Burger Bar WestervilleWesterville$$Snack burger
04 Koble GrillWesterville$$Gyro
05 Westerville GrillWesterville$Meatloaf
06 Lucky House Chinese RestaurantWesterville$$Singapore Noodle
07 Great Asian RestaurantWesterville$$Pad thai
08 The Original Pancake HouseWesterville$$Crepes
09 Cardinal PizzaWestervillePepperoni pizza
10 Aladdin's New Albany/WestervilleWesterville$$Hummus
11 Q2 China BistroWesterville$$Walnut shrimp
12 Brenz Pizza Co New AlbanyWesterville$$Heritage Honey pizza

12 restaurants · In guide order

1 Delaney's Diner Yelp

Delaney's Diner

Breakfast & Brunch · Westerville · $$

Eggs benedict and pancakes anchor the weekend menu at this Westerville diner, though the kitchen's execution swings from plate to plate. It works better for an easy morning conversation than a special occasion, since the coffee and the hash browns have both drawn complaints. Go for the casual, unfussy room, not for consistency.

What to orderEggs benedictPancakesHash browns Call Directions Scored from the full review record 5916 Westerville Rd, Westerville, OH 43081 · (614) 776-5788
2 Thai Grille Yelp

Thai Grille

Thai · Westerville · $$

The tofu curry and pad thai keep couples coming back to this Westerville storefront, where the room stays clean and the staff greets regulars by name. It runs well for a slow dinner and quiet conversation, though the kitchen can lag on ticket times when the tables fill. Order ahead of hunger and settle in.

What to orderTofu curryPad thaiGreen curry Call Directions Scored from the full review record 15 E College Ave, Westerville, OH 43081 · (614) 865-4515
3 Bru Burger Bar Westerville Yelp

Bru Burger Bar Westerville

Burgers · Westerville · $$

A snack burger and the Baes burger headline the menu at this Westerville burger bar, built for sitting at the bar or a booth over a shared plate. Service quality swings depending on who is working the room, fast and warm on a good night, distracted on a slow one. The room itself reads as comfortable rather than romantic.

What to orderSnack burgerBaes burgerClassic burger Call Directions Scored from the full review record 691 North Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081 · (614) 918-8680
4 Koble Grill Yelp

Koble Grill

Italian · Westerville · $$

A fresh gyro and hand-cut fries move fast at this counter-service Greek spot in Westerville, better suited to a relaxed weeknight dinner than candlelight. Portions run generous enough to split, and the staff keeps the line moving even when the room fills with families. Not a lingering room, but an honest one.

What to orderGyroSandwichesFries Call Directions Scored from the full review record 7 N State St, Westerville, OH 43081 · (614) 882-6366
5 Westerville Grill Yelp

Westerville Grill

American · Westerville · $

Meatloaf and diner pie carry the menu at this Westerville institution, decorated with race cars and old photographs that give the room a lived-in, nostalgic pull. It suits a low-key date built on comfort food rather than atmosphere, and the staff treats regulars like family. Takeout runs slower than the posted estimate.

What to orderMeatloafBurgersPie Call Directions Scored from the full review record 59 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081 · (614) 794-7200
6 Lucky House Chinese Restaurant Yelp

Lucky House Chinese Restaurant

Chinese · Westerville · $$

Singapore noodle and mapo tofu anchor a menu built for sharing at this Westerville Chinese restaurant, where the dining room stays large, clean, and well kept. Portions run generous enough for two to split several dishes over a long dinner. The staff keeps table service attentive without rushing the meal along.

What to orderSingapore NoodleSpring rollMapo tofu Call Directions Scored from the full review record 56 E Schrock Rd, Westerville, OH 43081 · (614) 898-9860
7 Great Asian Restaurant Yelp

Great Asian Restaurant

Asian Fusion · Westerville · $$

General Tso's chicken and pad thai sit side by side on a menu that spans American-Chinese and Thai kitchens in one Westerville room. The pace favors a quick, affordable dinner over a slow one, with a clean dining room and friendly counter staff. Better for an easy weeknight date than a special occasion.

What to orderPad thaiGeneral Tso's chickenSpring rolls Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1176 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH 43081 · (614) 818-3939
8 The Original Pancake House Yelp

The Original Pancake House

Breakfast & Brunch · Westerville · $$

Crepes and eggs benedict lead a deep breakfast menu at this Westerville brunch spot, where servers keep coffee filled and check in without hovering. Parking is easy and the room turns tables fast enough that a weekend wait rarely runs long. Built for a relaxed morning together rather than an evening occasion.

What to orderCrepesPancakesEggs benedict Call Directions Scored from the full review record 715 Worthington Rd, Westerville, OH 43082 · (614) 948-6200
9 Cardinal Pizza Yelp

Cardinal Pizza

Pizza · Westerville

Pepperoni and banana peppers top the Columbus-style pie at this Westerville pizzeria, which also runs a New York style pizza and a house salad worth sharing. The beer selection and casual room suit a low-key night for two, though phone orders have run past their quoted time. Best enjoyed without a tight schedule.

What to orderPepperoni pizzaColumbus style pizzaHouse salad Call Directions Scored from the full review record 10 E Main St, Westerville, OH 43081 · (614) 423-8717
10 Aladdin's New Albany/Westerville Yelp

Aladdin's New Albany/Westerville

Mediterranean · Westerville · $$

Hummus, falafel, and kebab anchor a Mediterranean menu built for sharing at this New Albany and Westerville room, which runs its own bakery on site. The dining room stays clean and the staff consistent, drawing repeat visits from regulars who know the order. A steady, unfussy choice for a date built around good, fresh food.

What to orderHummusFalafelKebab Call Directions Scored from the full review record 6284 E Dublin Granville Rd, Westerville, OH 43081 · (614) 656-7060
11 Q2 China Bistro Yelp

Q2 China Bistro

Asian Fusion · Westerville · $$

Walnut shrimp and black bean fish fillet headline the menu at this small, nicely appointed Westerville dining room near Polaris Parkway. Portions run generous for the price, and the kitchen handles phone orders as smoothly as table service. The room suits a quiet dinner for two more than a group outing.

What to orderWalnut shrimpBlack bean fish filletFirecracker chicken Call Directions Scored from the full review record 472 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082 · (614) 898-1988
12 Brenz Pizza Co New Albany Yelp

Brenz Pizza Co New Albany

Pizza · Westerville · $$

The Heritage Honey pizza draws consistent praise at this New Albany pizzeria, alongside a straightforward Margherita and pepperoni pie for sharing. The room works for a casual date built around a shared pizza and a slower pace, though the chicken toppings have drawn more mixed notes than the classics. Manage expectations and stick to the basil-forward pies.

What to orderHeritage Honey pizzaMargheritaPepperoni Call Directions Scored from the full review record 4963 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43081 · (614) 665-0555
What to know before choosing a restaurant

The top picks: Delaney's Diner, Thai Grille, and Bru Burger Bar Westerville, with all 12 rooms ranked below.

Westerville does not run on candlelight and tasting menus, but a handful of its everyday rooms hold up for a date night anyway: a quiet corner booth, a shared plate, service that lets you linger. This list leans on rooms in Westerville and neighboring New Albany that work for two, not on decor that was never the point.

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Frequently asked

What is the most romantic restaurant near me in Westerville?
It depends on what you want from the evening. Aladdin's and Lucky House both offer generous shared plates and steady service for a slow dinner, while Westerville Grill leans nostalgic and casual. Each entry here carries its own Insider Score, and no restaurant paid to be included.
Are these restaurants actually in Westerville or nearby New Albany?
Most are in Westerville proper. Aladdin's and Brenz Pizza Co listed here operate their New Albany locations, and both are named as such rather than folded into Westerville.
Do any of these restaurants take reservations for a date night?
None of the review notes mention a reservations system, so these read as walk-in rooms. Weekend mornings at brunch spots like The Original Pancake House can bring a short wait.
How is the Insider Score calculated for these picks?
The Insider Score reflects the volume and content of the public review record for each restaurant, weighing consistency and specific dish mentions. It is not a paid placement and no restaurant on this list paid a fee to appear.
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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 →

About the writer
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.

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