Martini Modern Italian table setting in the Short North
2026 Best Overall

Modern Italian Short North $$$

Martinis

Short North Italian room where Beef Carpaccio with Gorgonzola and Parmesan still anchors the antipasti list.

445 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dinner nightly; confirm current hours on martinimodernitalian.com. Happy Hour antipasti windows also list Beef Carpaccio.

Awards

Why Martinis Is Our Best Overall Pick

Martinis is Best Overall for beef carpaccio that still reads classic on the current Short North menu: Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and a sea salt cracker under thinly sliced beef. It is the plate we send first when someone wants carpaccio without a steakhouse price spiral. The High Street room makes it easy to pair with pasta after the antipasto.

  • 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.