Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Marino's Variety Shop

    4.0 (1 review)

    Marino's Variety Shop Photos

    You might also consider

    More like Marino's Variety Shop

    Recommended Reviews - Marino's Variety Shop

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    14 years ago

    This place is now called Sweet Time Eatery, but is still VERY GOOD and, at times AWESOME

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Restaurants 118,772 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Agni

    Agni

    4.7
    (88 reviews)
    12.4 mi
    $$$$

    Agni delivered the PERFECT experience for my 20th anniversary I couldn't have loved the evening or…read morethe meal more. We sat at the chef's counter and I fear it has ruined me for all future visits. The kitchen is on the smaller side so it's only a 2 person counter. Perfect for truly being in the middle of the action and getting to interact with all of the amazing creators bringing the meal to life. Warning - the counter sits directly across from the grill so be prepared to get a little warm. They take good care of you with several cooling elements though. It's difficult to name a favorite bite. All so interesting and delicious!

    For me, Agni was a completely new and unique experience that I will recommend to anyone who likes a…read morefood adventure. The experience wasn't completely flawless, but I don't really care. My wife and I started dinner at 5:45 and didn't leave until 8:45 and it was a lovely evening. We chatted for hours, sampled some absolutely delicious food, and just generally relaxed. We had a lovely server, but to say it was just a single person would do the staff injustice. I feel like every single employee in the place waited on us. All of the staff were knowledgable and gave off pretty cool, chill vibes. Three hours is a long meal, but the pacing was superb. Courses didn't come out like beats on a metronome. Rather, the pacing was changed to meet the waxing and waning excitement for the next plate of an absolutely enormous amount of food. The appetizers came in at a measured pace, the mains slowed, and then deserts were served rapid fire. Between courses, staff might stop by for a quit chat before moving on to the next pressing matter. Lots of staff offered their thoughts on their favorite dishes or suggestions on how a plate my be best enjoyed. The whole experience lacked any pressure or pretense. There were fine dining touches such as replacement of my wife's napkin after she stepped away for a break, but it felt more like eating at a cool friends house than it did eating in the ballroom of a palace. Do you know what I mean? You aren't going to Agni for opulence. You are going for a cool exciting food adventure that you aren't going to get many places and certainly very few in Columbus. We had the Midwest Tasting Menu. 11 courses? Something like that. It was expensive, but I don't even mind it. We loved the "Health Sodas" that were curated by the bartenders. My wife had a coconut, lime, and guava concoction and I had some else that was sweet and fruity and tart. The first few bites of pani puri with spiced ginger and then the "happy meal" and salad course really set the tone of a kitchen that puts out excellent dishes with balanced flavors. For me, the best bite of the night was the Thai noodle salad. It was just a perfect amount of spicy with lots of textures. Mine was served with tofu since I'm not a seafood lover and it was the best tofu preparation I've ever had. My wife's favorite was the "soup and salad" course which is hard to describe, but I agree that it was delicious. The low point of the evening's food for me was in the seafood course. My wife loved her actual seafood, but my vegetarian replacement was a miss. They served it with a piece of baby eggplant that was nearly raw; crunchy and practically inedible. I will forgive them, but I think that one needs to be rethought. The end of the meal had lots of little fun touches. The bill comes in a giant lego minifigure head. The restaurant provides a souvenir menu that lists all the dishes that were tried. There were some curated, store-bought candies for take away. All-in-all, it was just an excellent experience. Do yourself a favor and try it, but go hungry and maybe don't try to eat every bite of every dish so that you aren't hurting by the end of the night.

    Photos
    Agni
    Har Gow
    Har Gow
    Som Tam Margarita, Astral Plane (saffron whiskey drink)

    See all

    Som Tam Margarita, Astral Plane (saffron whiskey drink)
    Speck Italian Eatery

    Speck Italian Eatery

    4.4
    (216 reviews)
    11.2 mi

    I was totally in love with this space and the food served inside. We ate around 6 PM and it was…read moregolden hour so the lighting was gorgeous. The space is very bright and airy: loved the floral and plant vibes. Our server was kind but maybe a bit apprehensive because we brought our two daughters. Sometimes I feel bad bringing kids but honestly we deserve to have good food even if there are little mouths involved. We had the focaccia starter and it was as pillowy and sumptuous as it looked. Next was broccolini which our 8 month old devoured. I tried the funghi pasta and my husband had the sausage ragu. Both had generous portions. The kitchen made butter noodles for our daughter and she LOVED them. I was pleased they didn't try to doll them up because she really did just want noodles and butter. Finally, the octopus was sooo tasty. The sauce was super flavorful and I love a good bean addition. Delicious meal all around.

    I was exploring the downtown area around 7 PM looking for a place to have dinner. This restaurant…read morecaught my attention because of its aesthetics, so I decided to give it a try. The ambiance was enjoyable, and our waitress provided decent service. For starters, I really enjoyed the gem salad -- it was refreshing -- and I also ordered a couple of glasses of Poggio Costa Prosecco to go with my Funghi pasta. Both were very good. However, we also ordered the lobster spaghetti and were not impressed. It was very bland, and the few pieces of lobster tasted slightly gamey. I would not recommend the lobster pasta, especially considering the price, as it appeared to be the most expensive pasta on the menu. The bill also included a fee labeled as "healthcare," which was not mentioned by our waitress. I had to look it up afterward since it was the first time I had seen a charge like that on a restaurant bill. I wanted to share this so others are aware of what to expect.

    Photos
    Restaurant
    Restaurant
    Gem salad. Arguably the best salad I've ever had.
    Gem salad. Arguably the best salad I've ever had.
    Dining area

    See all

    Dining area
    Chapman’s Eat Market

    Chapman’s Eat Market

    4.5
    (240 reviews)
    12.4 mi

    Quick update: We were able to get a table in the front on…read morethe last day of service at 8:15. Thanks to whoever cancelled. The house was frantic as it was packed with several groups either adding on folls to their parties last minute or trying to walk in! Appreciate the staff handling everything with a smile. The chef was out delivering food and shaking hands as everyone shared their favorite memories of the restaurant. Coming off of Bourbon fest, we decided for light fare and got a closing drink along with the Off Menu red snapper crudo with rice paper crackers, watermelon salad, and pomodoro pasta. We shared everything and took half the pasta to go. The crudo was fresh and creamy with an avocado base while the watermelon salad was brine, sweet, and refreshing at the same time. Definitely have to try that at home. A great ending night for us and the Chapman legacy.

    Sad it's closed - A great gem in the heart of German Village. Inviting atmosphere, perfect for a…read moredate night, girls night out, or for an evening of unique eats & drinks. The service is fantastic with lots of great suggestions and personal feedback. Each dish has a unique twist to it that's guaranteed to be something new and delicious you haven't had yet. Definitely a must try!

    Photos
    Chapman's double burger and onion rings.  The onion rings are light, fluffy, and spicy!
    Chapman's double burger and onion rings. The onion rings are light, fluffy, and spicy!
    That's a burger.  Double burger in fact.
    That's a burger. Double burger in fact.
    Sweet corn and blueberry ice cream.

    See all

    Sweet corn and blueberry ice cream.

    Marino's Variety Shop - restaurants - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...