Landing a dinner spot at Marcella’s in the Short North is like scoring a golden ticket—by 4 PM, hopeful diners are already crowding the entrance, and by sunset, reservations are booked solid. The secret? It’s not just the crave-worthy Southern Italian pasta and pizza, but the whole lively, communal vibe that keeps locals and visitors planning weeks ahead. With only dinner hours and a prime spot in Columbus’s arts district, Marcella’s has turned eating out into an event. Have you braved the wait, or do you have a reservation strategy that works? #Food #ColumbusEats #ShortNorth