Modern Italian Short North $$$
Martinis
Short North Italian room where Beef Carpaccio with Gorgonzola and Parmesan still anchors the antipasti list.
Awards
Why Martinis Is Our Best Overall Pick
Martini Modern Italian builds its $26 beef carpaccio around Gorgonzola and Parmesan with a sea salt cracker, a cheese-forward take no other menu here matches, and it is marked gluten-free. The Short North room at 445 N High St opens at 4 p.m. daily, closing at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Weekday happy hour at the bar runs 4 to 6 p.m., handy before an event at the Convention Center steps away.
- Beef Carpaccio listed on the current dinner and happy hour menus
- Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and sea salt cracker finish
- Short North location easy to pair with a full Italian meal
Know before you go
Martinis, also known as Martini Modern Italian, sits on High Street in the Short North with a current dinner menu that still lists Beef Carpaccio with Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and a sea salt cracker. It is the Best Overall pick on our best beef carpaccio ranking because the plate stays classic without needing a full steakhouse booking. Pair the antipasto with pasta if the table wants a longer Short North night.
Happy Hour also prints Beef Carpaccio at a lower price point on the restaurant site, so early evening can be the smarter play. Confirm hours and reservation links before you go, especially on festival weekends when High Street fills fast.
- Parking
- Street and nearby Short North garage options along High Street; arrive early on weekends.
- Reservations
- Reservations recommended via the restaurant site or OpenTable; walk-ins for the bar when available.
- Tip
- Ask for Beef Carpaccio on the antipasti list and confirm gluten-free cracker options if needed.
