G. Michael's Italian-American Bistro & Bar

GERMAN VILLAGE. Housed in an historic townhouse in German Village, the award-winning G. Michael's is one of Columbus's favorite restaurants. Elegant touches abound in the brick-lined dining room. Feast on seasonal appetizers and entrees that might include steak Tartare with arugula salad and kettle chips, seared jumbo scallops with spicy mashed sweet potatoes, parmesan-breaded fried chicken with polenta. A winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, their wine list covers it all from the lightest pinot noir to full-bodies cabs to pair with everything.