Basi Italia is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

1. Basi Italia

8.8
811 Highland St (Buttles), Columbus, OH
Italian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Nate R.Nate Riggs: One of the hidden gems in Columbus. Everything on the menu is worth talking about!

Wm B.Wm Behrendt: My favorite place in Columbus. A hidden gem

Tammy C.Tammy Craig: Terrific. Food was awesome. Great family dinner.

Whetstone Park of Roses is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

2. Whetstone Park of Roses

9.3
3923 N High St, Columbus, OH
Park · 21 tips and reviews

David J.David Jennings: Go in the evening... It's a hidden gem of a park, beautiful roses & flowers all for free. Ppl pay to go to gardens this nice.

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: Experience the color and fragrance of 424 varieties of roses in full bloom as you stroll through 13 acres of garden beds. This is a wonderful place to walk and take in the beautiful scenery of roses.

Ilona E.Ilona E: Rose blooms are May for heirloom roses, June for main rose displays, summer for perennials and herbs. A serene place to walk through any time of year.

Dempsey's Food and Spirits is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

3. Dempsey's Food and Spirits

8.1
346 S High St (Mound At.), Columbus, OH
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Devon M.Devon McCarty: This place is a hidden gem. Bucca di beppo was a favorite until they blew off our 6:15 reservation with no apology at all. Enter dempseys. This place cares about customers. Fact.

Bryan B.Bryan Baumgardner: Hidden gem that has a great atmosphere and a wide variety of things on the menu.

CourtneyCourtney: Hash is out of this world!

Glen Echo Park is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

4. Glen Echo Park

8.7
Glen Echo Park (Summit Ave & Cliffside dr), Columbus, OH
Park · 3 tips and reviews

Jordan D.Jordan D.: It's the best hidden gem this side of the Olentangy. Bring your dog and climb the cliff; walk the paths.

becca p.becca pollard: One of my favorite parks in Columbus. I spent a lot of time here in my early 20s. Great for impromptu hanging out, picnics, and late night strolls.

Christina J.Christina Jo: Awesome little park to have a picnic or let the kids play.No playground, but plenty of room for fun...If you walk up the steps near the mural, and cross the bridge, you can go get ice cream at DQ

Rubino's Pizza is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

5. Rubino's Pizza

8.9
2643 E Main St (btw Vernon Rd. & S. Roosevelt Ave.), Bexley, OH
Pizzeria · 24 tips and reviews

Mickey M.Mickey Moused: Can't leave with just one pizza ever and if you do you are crazy!! The hidden gem of Columbus!!

Scott G.Scott Gamble: The best pizza in Columbus! Try their pizza with homemade sausage!

Kate R.Kate Rhoades: They don't have pizza boxes, ceramic plates, or gourmet ingredients, but this is the best pizza place on Earth.

Smoked On High BBQ is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

6. Smoked On High BBQ

7.8
755 S High St, Columbus, OH
BBQ Joint · 6 tips and reviews

jireselljiresell: A hidden gem. Don't be fooled by the temporary sign. The BBQ here is great! Ask for cups of all the sauces!

Sharon D.Sharon Daehler: The Mac and cheese is fantastic

Michael N.Michael Nicholson: Get the brisket. It’s utterly delicious

Hang Over Easy is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

7. Hang Over Easy

8.6
1646 Neil Ave (between 10th and 11th), Columbus, OH
Breakfast Spot · 39 tips and reviews

Chip B.Chip Bradford: Did a quick internet search for brunch spots and found them. Was pleasantly surprised by the great food, best Bloody Mary I've ever had, and the great service. Great value to boot. Hidden gem!!

Chip B.Chip Bradford: Bloody Mary was best ever. Balanced and could taste the individual ingredients. Ordered an omelet that was perfectly cooked. Great dining experience!!

Pablo D.Pablo DePacas: They have an actual working phone booth outside to the right!

Cuco's Taqueria is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

8. Cuco's Taqueria

8.8
2162 West Henderson Road, Columbus, OH
Mexican Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

les r.les redman: My favorite hidden gem in ohio!! Flawless margaritas and best tacos outside of guadalajara.

Danny Q.Danny Q.: The steak ranchero is pretty damn good!! I'll definitely recommend it and some margaritas!!

Mark M.Mark Miller: Great dinner, service was great also.

Lindey's is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

9. Lindey's

9.0
169 E Beck St (at Mohawk St), Columbus, OH
American Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Scioto ValleyScioto Valley: We dare you to spend a few hours at this patio and leave feeling stressed. It’s like a hidden oasis in the heart of German Village!

Stephen C.Stephen C: Worth the mile walk. Do not miss. Sunday brunch on the patio in nice weather. Eggs Lindey.

Columbus Food AdventuresColumbus Food Adventures: Lindey's has a great happy hour - which you can also enjoy out on the patio. There's a bar out there too!

Hyatt Regency Columbus is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

10. Hyatt Regency Columbus

8.1
350 N High St (at Nationwide Blvd), Columbus, OH
Hotel · 53 tips and reviews

Mark D. N.Mark D. Nolan: Very nice rooms. Top Secret Room price on Travelocity was great!!!

Jennifer M.Jennifer Mosher: Wonderful spacious rooms. Corner rooms have just been renovated so they are great. Wonderful furnishings and comfortable bed.

Jonathan W.Jonathan Warner: Really clean hotel, beds a little soft.. Woke up with a few back problems, easy to get to, wasn't to thrilled about the cafe .. Long wait ..for okay coffee

Pasqualone's Ristorante is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

11. Pasqualone's Ristorante

7.3
5766 Emporium Square, Columbus, OH
Italian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Smiley: Best Italian restaurant in Columbus. Ot's a hidden gem, but totally worth the trip. The vesl loaf is amazing; i've never had anything like it at another restaurant. Unparalleled food and service.

Lee Ann M.Lee Ann Meleca: Excellent Italian restaurant. Love the owners!

Dominic M.Dominic Mastruserio: Don't call for reservations!Very rude encounter tonight when calling for reservations.

The Hills Market Downtown is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

12. The Hills Market Downtown

7.6
95 N Grant Ave (Gay Street), Columbus, OH
Market · 30 tips and reviews

Gerri P.Gerri P-R: Hidden treasure! Produce looks (and tastes) fabulous! Deli is fantabulous!

Brandon P.Brandon P.: Beautiful store & friendly staff. Great for those specialty items you can't find anywhere else.

Bianca B.Bianca Buckridee: Meh, poor selection and way overpriced. I really wanted to love this downtown option but I'll stick to driving out to Whole Foods or Fresh Market.

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Columbus.

13. Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant

7.2
5776 Frantz Rd, Dublin, OH
Sushi Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Dori N.Dori North: Real Japanese food prepared by real Japanese chef. Food is awesome, wait staff are very friendly, this is a hidden gem.

Scott W.Scott Wuest: Yoshisan is a great chef, studied in Japan. Don't forget to sample the green tea ice cream. You'll not regret it!

Columbus Food AdventuresColumbus Food Adventures: Sit at the bar and ask Yoshi what's on special. A few times a week they make okonomiyaki for other recommended dishes.... Read more.