Came here on a Saturday night with my partner. No reservations so we grabbed a seat at the bar, this is the pro move. Richard (bartender) and Adrienne (our server) were fantastic. Both provided recommendations when ask and were extremely accommodating and personable. We ordered a bottle of the Grillo which was an excellent value and delicious white wine. I prefer Sauvignon Blanc and this did not disappoint. For dinner we tried the ravioli and meatball parm (Adrienne's recommendation) both were delicious! We have plenty of leftovers to last us. Ended the meal with house made absinthe (my partner swears it tasted like gummy bears) and limoncello. Do not sleep on Gabagool! Service was phenomenal, drinks were fun and food was delicious. We felt like we were at Nona's house! read more

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Had good reviews and it didn't disappoint! My favorite by far was the cheese sticks! Honestly top cheese sticks I've ever had. That homemade vodka red sauce and the fresh grated cheese ontop was perfect! It was so cheesy and so crunchy! Moving on to the drinks! We got the bada bing and Tony baloney and this was a classic soprano inspired drink. The Diet Coke glass with the tiny lemon peel and vintage straw was so clever! I never would have put lemon cello and Diet Coke together but it was great! Moving onto dinner! I have never had the type of sauce that my rigatoni came with, and it was a touch spicy but with a rich and creamy flavor! The crab and roasted herbs on it were so nice! 10/10! My husband's braised beef was so tender and melted like butter in your mouth. He ate it up! I got a good bit more pasta on my entree and my husband had no issues helping to eat the rest of mine! I definitely want to try a red vodka pasta next time! Service was great! Restaurant was so uniquely designed and atmosphere was fancy! read more

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This was a great place to have dinner. I came in just a little after opening and they had room in their back patio. I didn't have a reservation, but I believe it would be best to plan ahead. This place filled up quickly and had large parties. I really enjoyed the back patio and Gabi was a wonderful server. The Lambrusco was delicious and nicely chilled. I really enjoyed my Caesar Salad, the bacon crumbles added a nice touch to the dish. The Moz Sticks were a little cold upon arrival but were still delicious. The fresh grated parm on the Vodka Radiatore and salad was heavenly. That should go on the moz sticks too! Love the decor of classic tiles and bistro tables and chairs. Really cute place, friendly staff, and great food! read more

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First time at Gabagool - and it was so nice! I went in on a Saturday for lunch and my server was so attentive and sweet! I got the chicken parm & caesar salad and it was SO GOOD. The chicken parm was the best one I ever had in my life & the caesar salad came uncut so it was super fresh. I absolutely loved it and I will be returning here shortly! read more

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This place is a great find in Columbus, GA. Located in an up and coming area on Broadway and near the river, Gabagool has a great vibe and feels right in and among the other industrial style brick buildings that have turned into great venues and restaurants. I was eating alone and sat at the bar and the server was respectful, attentive, and took my order quickly. The main reason this place drew me in was because of their menu emphasizing "home-made pasta." Anytime i see this in an Italian restaurant, I am going to because I've been searching for a restaurant to even come close to the homemade pasta my wife and I had in Florence, Italy. So in an effort to find that dish, I ordered the Bolognese. It wasn't exactly that true Italian bolognese that is closer to a stroganoff, but it was good. The dish has a great balance in the sauce-to-beef, and their homemade pasta was cooked perfect. I also ordered a side of their string fries with aioli. These were not as good as the main dish, they came out a little cold and lacked knock out flavor. Overall, I think this is a great spot, not just for an Italian place in Columbus, but for a true, homemade pasta experience. Every pasta dish I saw looked great and I loved the ambiance. I will definitely come back the next time I'm in Columbus! read more

Gabagool - Broadway - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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This is located in the downtown district of Columbus. Figured we give it a shot. It was a trendy looking spot, you can tell it was going to a tad pricey. I wasnt wrong. Inside was a nicely decorated. And there was a large patio for dining outside. Our server was very friendly and had a great personality. Our table was alittle small and due to its small width, you had to sit pretty close to the wall. We got the cheese stick app , she got the meatballs with a substituted side of Brussels sprouts. 2.00 upcharge. We both agree that the cheese stick wouod of been better by itself. The red sauce for the cheeses ticks and the chicken parm, I believe we're the same sauce and I found it to be a little sweeter than I prefer. As far as cost. I feel its a tad higher than the quality reflected. I probably wouldn't dine here again. But it wasnt that negative of a visit. read more

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Delicious! I have been wanting to try Gabagool since they first opened, but it has taken me a minute to get there. When you walk in the atmosphere feels cozy and like a new age Italian. Service was 100% on point. Our server made jokes, recommended both drinks and dishes, and offered options like both marinaras for garlic bread. The chicken parmesan was so good. The portion size was huge. Pricing is also pricey so the fact that you get bigger portions and leftovers in our case was really nice. Overall, Columbus has some of the best restaurants to try and this is one of them! read more

Gabagool - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

What a find. Thanks to fellow Yelpers. Osso Buco ravioli. All I'm saying. Last meal caliber dish. I sat at the bar and was well attended to. Perfect amount of check-ins by service. read more

Really enjoyed this place! Went with some friends. Waitress was great and had awesome suggestions. I ordered the chicken gnudi. Gnudi is similar to gnocchi but made out of cheese instead of potatoes, yum!!! Vodka sauce was with my dish and was really good. I grabbed a mezcal cocktail which was very well balanced. My friends got the steak and salmon. The shiitake mushrooms on the steak were excellent! I also had a taste of the risotto that came with the salmon, absolutely delicious!! Prices were reasonable and location is off Broadway in a nice area in Columbus. Excited to go back and try more dishes!! Oh yeah and Oreo cheesecake very yummy as well! read more

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I have been to Gabagools twice and both experiences were phenomenal. The staff is incredibly sweet, they make you feel welcomed. The food is delicious! If I reviewed everything about this restaurant it would be too long, but overall their drinks, appetizers, dishes, and desserts all deserve a 5/5!! My favorite would be their Ricotta appetizer and their Lemon Mafaldi. read more

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Food was amazing! Went here for birthday dinner and it was great. I would make a reservation as it does fill up quick in there. I would highly recommend and will be going back! read more

Gabagool - Crab Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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I've only eaten here once & will definitely be back. I had the Gabagool Sammy. The portion was enough for lunch & dinner snack.

Food was absolutely fantastic! Ordered the mozz sticks, frito misto, chicken parm, crab bucatini, and panna cotta. Mozz sticks really are life changing. Chicken parm was super tender, just crispy enough, and radiatore is divine. The crab bucatini was just spicy enough, creamy, and fresh. They helped us celebrate our anniversary and we went with the dessert special - vanilla panna cotta with mixed berry compote. Perfect texture and one of the best desserts we have ever had. Luna took such good care of us! Already planning our next trip back. read more

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One of the best meals I have ever had! Terrific server also. I will be back. Make a reservation to be sure to get this opportunity.

The food is so good and fresh!! I got the gabagool sammy and chicken parm. As well as a menu special dirty filthy martini and their house draft, peroni. The Peroni is an IPA if anyone cares. I wasn't expecting that but I also didn't ask. It was still good. The sammy was massive and the fries that came with it had melting freshly grated parm on them the chicken parm was filling and flavorful. I'd recommend coming a bit early for parking situation though. read more

I started the evening with an Aval Rosé Cider and a side of Rosemary Fries. The fries were quite tasty, but I didn't get a lot of rosemary. That being said, I'd get them again. For my entree, I had the lasagna and a glass of Barbera. The lasagna was really lovely. They were four to five lasagna rolls in a bolognese sauce with whipped ricotta, and I was wondering if there was also some of the gremolata in it because I got some hints of lemon zest. The flavors were fantastic. I had the tiramisu for dessert. And wow, it was amazing. It was served in a Gabagool glass, and the layering was perfect, the ladyfingers tender and flavorful. I want to come back sometime and try the Osso Bucco. I sat at the bar, and the bartenders were very attentive. The only constructive I would offer is that the bartender asked if I was interested in dessert when I was barely halfway through my entree. Not a big deal, but it's generally better to wait til you've cleared the dinner plates. The decor is stylish, and it's the kind of place I would visit again. read more

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The chicken parmigiana was very good. Juicy chicken with tasty fresh pasta. Great service! Be prepared for a wait. Best to have a reservation before you go. Otherwise you will be waiting for a while. Very high end place for a nice date. read more

Gabagool - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Italian food here is off the chain!!! It is superb!!! My wife and I sat at the bar and enjoyed the atmosphere and drinks . I had the steak pasta special and she had the chicken parm. We stop here from time to time for work and the food and service is always on point!! I highly recommend coming here !! read more

Nice atmosphere. It is loud inside like a lot of the other downtown restaurants due to the acoustics of these old buildings. Service was attentive but not overly so. We had a party of 6 and they very accommodating while we waited for one person to be able to get there. Apps were all great. Mozzarella sticks, Ricotta Toast and Pizza Rolls. The pizza rolls were my favorite. The Ricotta Toast needed a lot more bread for the amount of ricotta spread that you get. They did bring more when we asked but even after bringing more there was still some left. I had the Swordfish Picatta. I did enjoy it. However the reason I like piccata is the lemon flavor and it did not have very much lemon flavor. Other members of our party had the meatball parmesan, chicken parmesan, carbonara and the chopped salad. Everyone enjoyed their meals. My son got the grilled cheese sandwich from a non-printed kids menu. I do not recommend you get this. I did not realize it until we were in the car driving home and he told me "the sandwich was made for beavers". I wish he had spoken up during the meal but the bread for the grilled cheese was extremely hard. Overall I was very pleased. read more

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Amazing food! Pasta made daily and chef knows how to put flavors together ! Large portions .... Great service and ambiance ! read more

Gabagool - Shrimp Scampi! - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Our waiter, John, was EXTREMELY helpful, pleasant and a pleasure to work with. Food was exceptional and reasonably priced. Can't wait for our next visit! read more

I was so excited to finally try this place so I made a reservation for my birthday dinner with my husband and our friends. First, the service was wonderful. My pesto pasta was pretty good and the rosemary fries were great. My husband loved his espresso martini. My husband and friends said their pasta dishes were just okay. I tasted my husband's lasagna and I also just thought it was okay. The garlic bread had very little garlic flavor and the pizza "rolls" were bland and had very little filling so those were disappointing. Our main complaint was simply the heat. I don't know what was going on with the air conditioner last night but we were uncomfortable and drenched in sweat when we left. We couldn't wait to get out of there and it was actually cooler outside than it was inside the restaurant. It just made it very difficult to relax and enjoy ourselves. I would like to give this place another chance because I keep hearing great things about it, but unfortunately we just didn't have the best experience, overall. read more

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Lately I rarely feel the energy to leave a review after I leave an establishment but I've been in town for a funeral and I've had no luck in finding a great damn cocktail in this area with amazing Service until today. I was up the road at Mix Market and the drinks sucked and they had no mezcal. I have been on the hunt for Mezcal cocktails and luckily one of the reviews here was a picture of a Mezcal marg so I came running !! Richard was bartending, his empathy, service, cocktail knowledge and just overall outlook on product awareness far exceeded anything I've encountered in a while. This place is a hidden gem ! The cocktails are amazing !!! I had their infamous olive Oil infused gin martini, their prosciutto infused Mezcal Bloody Mary, their espresso martini ( added cream) with enhanced salted caramel, their Mezcal passionfruit margarita, the mustache drink!!! Their chicken parm entree and their white chocolate cheesecake omg !!! I want to go back tomorrow, but Richard said Tuesdays is the only day he serves and doesn't Bartend so if I come back I may need to reserve a table ! The manager was amazing and made sure to stop periodically to check on us and give his input on his fave dishes. If you haven't been here you need to immediately!!! I told myself I was done with Yelp and leaving reviews after I was reprimanded for leaving my honest review on a business prior and yelp removing it , but this place deserves all the great positivity coming their way. Definitely add this to your bucket list. Most drinks were around $13.00 . I cannot wait to come back and try the orange cheesecake martini or the limoncello cheesecake martini... see y'all there tomorrow read more

Gabagool - Dirty din - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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The food was amazing. I liked that they had an outside area for us to sit. Our wait service was on point. Overall great experience.

Had a great meal at Gabagool in Columbus. The food was simple but done really well--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The atmosphere is relaxed but still feels a little elevated, and the service was friendly without being over the top. Definitely a solid spot if you're in the mood for good Italian in Uptown. read more

Service was absolutely incredible! We had Richard as our server and he was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. He checked on us often without being overwhelming and truly helped make the whole experience enjoyable. The food was great and the atmosphere was wonderful. We will definitely be back! read more

Finally got a reservation and was able to try this new establishment upon entry. You see a clean warm inviting sophisticated environment. Our waitress seemed a little standoffish and I think it's because of our outfits were not dressed up like business casual like everyone else, but he eventually warmed up to us when he seen how much we were ordering the mozzarella stick appetizer is very good. The hot honey drizzle just adds another depth of flavor that you don't normally expect. Would've liked a little more seasoning on the mozzarella breading though. The mussel appetizer we don't need to get again. They just did not taste at all fresh. There was a lack of seasoning. There was some weird hunks of unknown in there me and my husband, both bit into a piece of whatever it was, it disintegrated in our mouth, but left a very appalling nasty flavor. So won't get the mussel appetizers again. The chicken Parm was out of this world. The unique pasta really grabs a hold of the sauce with sauce is superb definitely has a lot of originality to it. The chicken cutlet was cooked to profession the breading again lack some seasoning would like to see a little more pizzazz in the breading of the cutlet itself, but overall a nice dish with character. The lemon mafaldi was something that I've never had before. It had such a weird creamy lemon lusciousness that made it so unique that it just made me keep going back for another bite. The best chicken cutlet I've had in a while, but again lacked some seasoning in the breading, but that lemon cream sauce on the pasta was just something you cannot describe you just have to try it for yourself. Definitely would go amazing with a egg yolk on top and some fresh cracked black pepper. I think would set it over the top. The bottom being drink I don't need to order again. I was not a fan of the price for the size. It just did not taste what I was expecting the Italian stallion. My husband said was very good. Had a great balance of flavor just really small drink for the price. Now the real kicker- the lemon cello cheesecake martini is out of this world. I think I ordered four or five of them. They were amazing by the creaminess the lusciousness, but a little bit of tart at the end that could be served in a pitcher. It was so good! For the desserts, the tiramisu was very disappointing. It wasn't served as traditional tiramisu. It's like they cut it all up, mush it with a bunch of whip, whipped cream and threw it in a glass, I just took away from the presentation and what tiramisu actually is specially compare compared to the main courses. It was very disappointed and it had hardly any flavor of coffee. No Ladyfinger taste just overall not very ecstatic about the tiramisu. The cheesecake will give you diabetes. That cheesecake was wild so dense impact with so much sugar how do we known it would've been like that we probably wouldn't have ordered it just cause we were hoping for a more traditional Italian cheesecake to critique, but not taken away from the flavor that the menu described it definitely had the exact description down. Overall may come back to this establishment to try some more menu items and now we know to stay away from a few. read more

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This is our first time here and we will most definitely be back! The service was spot on our server was very attentive without being hovering. The hostesses were very accommodating, we made a 9:00 p.m. reservation got here early and they were able to see us 35 minutes before our reservation time. I can't speak enough about the food! I had the crab rigatoni with a side dish of spinach and article choke risotto my husband had the chicken parm and a side order of their Friday plant. We also had amazing mixed drinks. I had an espresso martini, which is the best I've ever had my husband had Long Island iced tea as one of the best he's ever had and he's a Long Island iced tea snob. They also have an orange cello cheesecake Martini that is super delicious. And the orange cello is made in house. You get the opportunity, come to Columbus downtown and try gabagool! Forgot to mention the atmosphere for this place. Plenty of sopranos memorabilia scattered around and if you know the series you will recognize all of the watercolor prints! read more

Gabagool - Spinach and artichoke risotto - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Decided to give this place a try during a day trip to Columbus and it was exceptional. The place itself was very cute and clearly had a lot of thought put into it. The service was great and the food came out fast. The manager even approached us to make sure everything was going well. The food was delicious. I was skeptical at first about the sandwiches, but the Gabagool sandwich blew me away. I also ordered a chicken parm and their new pasta was such a unique experience! You should also try some of their drinks. I tried the Bada Bing (alcoholic beverage), which came in the cutest glass Diet Coke bottle. It was better than I could have expected, overall a great experience. read more

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So delicious! The Fig & Burrata salad was so nom nom nom. I had the Vodka Radiatore it was delicious and the proportions are huge. Old fashion was perfection. I liked it so much I went twice in one week. The second time I went I had the same salad and got the side of Radiatore and still could t eat it all. read more

Steven was amazing. This was our first time and he was so friendly and explained the menu. The food was delicious. 10/10 will be coming back! read more

Gabagool - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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We went a few times and have not been back. VERY loud music and not the kind of music for dining. They crowd in so many diners that my wife got hit in the head by waiters several times as they tried to navigate the aisles. We want this place to be successful. Need to address the above and must expand the menu. There are more mature diners in Columbus that look for better atmosphere for dinner. read more

I had the crab rigatoni and it was incredible, masterclass in textures. My gf had the vodka pasta and it was really good as well,. Very nice and on theme decor and atmosphere as well, highly recommend! read more

10/10 food and great experience overall. We sat at the bar and basically everyone sitting at the bar was eating full service meals. Drinks were unique and fun as well. We can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu - it literally all sounded fantastic. No surprise they are booked up every night. Columbus needed an Italian place like this. My only suggestion would be to sell their sandwiches during lunch like to-go service. Would be nice to have a place around here to quickly grab a quality sandwich on the run. read more

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Great atmosphere. The food was delicious - hot and ample quantity. Service by Luna was top notch. Highly recommend.

The pasta is always excellent and clearly made with care. Their mozzarella sticks stand out from anywhere else; they're fresh, have a crisp, flavorful coating, and the cheese pulls like it should. Service is consistently great too. read more

Absolutely AMAZING!! Food and drinks delicious ams service couldn't have been better! We had a reservation, highly recommend! We were visiting Columbus, we definitely would dine here again on another trip!! read more

Gabagool hits the spot! Owners also own Animal Farm and it doesn't disappoint. Friendly staff, awesome food, and great community to talk to when you're sitting at the bar. The locals love it. Went on opening night and it was a joy to be part of their first official night. Went again later that week to bring some friends by. The retro Italian decor crates a great ambiance. You can dress up or go there casually. For you Diet Coke fans, that Bada Bing is fantastic! You won't regret it. On graduation days or the weekends, highly recommend to make a reservation. read more

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Excellent! At least what we had. The Cesar salad was fresh with great tasting dressing. The meatballs are awesome. Perfectly cooked and seasoned - great taste. The Steak Marsala was awesome. Steak cooked perfectly to medium rare. Potatoes were creamy and delicious. Dessert - the cheesecake was the best I've ever had. Sorta whipped with a non traditional crust - amazing. We ate at the bar - service from those folks were excellent. Loved it!! read more

We had the most PHENOMENAL dinner here, and are still talking about it! The portions are large and could easily be shared, which is what we opted for. We were recommended to try Gabagool by some locals we chatted with while petting their super amazing dogs - once he showed us a pic of the chicken parm, we knew we had to make it happen! Came in for an early dinner on the Saturday before Easter and immediately got a table - however, the bar was full and the entire restaurant quickly filled up so I think reservations are a good call. We went with the fig & burrata salad as I've been on a burrata kick - this was an amazing, light, and perfectly mixed balance of textures and flavors! We then split the chicken Parmesan and it was just as delicious as it looks!! Perfectly cooked (chicken routinely gives me the ick so the fact that there was not a single bite of that chicken that didn't look like it was from a magazine is wizardry in my opinion!) amazing taste - the pasta and pasta sauce served with it was hearty and delicious. I haven't stopped craving this dish again since we ate here! I love that you can order a side of JUST their specialty pasta from this dish also, as we considered doing that if we were still hungry - it wasn't needed! The cocktails were delicious also and our server was great. We will be back and hopefully soon! read more