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The Refectory Restaurant Columbus Reviews
The food was excellent - the Waygu beef was tremendous as
The food was excellent - the Waygu beef was tremendous as were the small plates. Wine list was extensive and we found an excellent wine at a reasonable price. Our server Dominic was polite, considerate and professional. His personality was refr
Absolutely exquisite dishes.
The plating is spectacular and leaves your mouth watering. My wife and I go here for special occasions. They provide a warm cozy atmosphere. Service for food is slightly slow but indeed worth the wait.
Authentic French Cuisine in a quiet, charming venue
My wife and I have celebrated 28 of the last 42 years of our marriage by dining at the Refectory. Each time, the experience has been exemplary - a varied and thoughtful menu, attentive but not intrusive wait staff, and an environment that lends itsel
Service: impeccable Food: phenomenal Presentation:
Service: impeccable Food: phenomenal Presentation: spectacular Atmosphere: romantic Overall Experience: fabulous Visiting The Refectory is an absolutely amazing dining experience! My only regret is it's taken me this long to experience this
My wife and I have celebrated 28 of the last 42 years of
My wife and I have celebrated 28 of the last 42 years of our marriage by dining at the Refectory. Each time, the experience has been exemplary - a varied and thoughtful menu, attentive but not intrusive wait staff, and an environment that lends itsel
I had been excited to experience this place based off the
I had been excited to experience this place based off the reviews. From the moment we arrived, I was disappointed. The ambiance was bad. I can appreciate an old building but this place was dingy and drab. It felt unclean. The best way to describe it
Decades of the best food & service
We’ve been going here for decades and every time we go we leave feeling even more impressed. There aren’t many restaurants that can maintain the magic combination of quality food, service and attention to details over decades but Kamal and his te
We've been going here for decades and every time we go we
We've been going here for decades and every time we go we leave feeling even more impressed. There aren't many restaurants that can maintain the magic combination of quality food, service and attention to details over decades but Kamal and
I was one of the Fathers in attendance and it was my
I was one of the Fathers in attendance and it was my suggestion to my daughter which got us there. She and her husband are in the hospitality industry.This is not always conducive to a smooth dining experience. But this was with good reviews in all a
Refined elegance and impeccable service with wonderful French cuisine.
Refectory is THE place to go for elegant, perfectly-prepared food and impeccable service. Unlike most other high-end restaurants, this beautiful space encourages quiet conversation, an ideal spot for a special occasions or romantic evenings. Yes, we
My husband and I visited The Refectory for my birthday this
My husband and I visited The Refectory for my birthday this past weekend and it was nothing short of outstanding. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful. It is clear it was formerly a church and they have taken great lengths to preserve the hist
I heard this place is one of the best restaurants in
I heard this place is one of the best restaurants in Columbus but I wasn't that impressed, everything was very expensive and just ok. It's so dark in the restaurant and our waiter was a little too friendly. I'm not sure who this place
Great service and amazing food! Will definitely be back.
The chefs tasting was one of the best ones we have had. Will definitely recommend!
Disappointed
It was my birthday. Service was slow. We had a gift certificate and walked out. Manager followed us out and persuaded us to come back in. Service improved somewhat but food wasn’t good. I had vegetarian tasting menu and it was mostly inedible. We w
Perfection! Thank you, Chef!
First time here and will definitely be back. Very classy, beautiful ambience and our server, Juan, was the best!! We were lucky to have Ostrich Fan Filet on today's menu and it was the most delicious, tender and buttery cut of meat my husband a
"This was great experience - I have have been there many
"This was great experience - I have have been there many times. The food was absolutely amazing I had the Chef's tasting menu with included lamb and she had White Asparagus a Shrimp and Lobster dish and duck. The truth was - that once the main
refined
Perfect, refined dining. The service was impeccable--best I've seen outside of NYC. The food was also amazing. We can't wait to come back.
Another fine dinning experience, excellent service,
Another fine dinning experience, excellent service, excellent presentation,food as alway superb. Warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Our server, Dom, made took our wonderful experience to an
Our server, Dom, made took our wonderful experience to an even more amazing meal. Fantastic food and service. Looking forward to our next visit!
Had an excellent meal to celebrate our anniversary.
Food was perfect, service excellent and really made us feel special celebrating our anniversary! Thank you!
Fantastic food and atmosphere.
Service was exceptional. Great for a special occasion.
We had the most amazing experience at Refectory.
It starts at the door . The owner personally meets every guest , with something warm to say to each of us. The ambiance is warm and inviting. The background music makes you feel relaxed and comfortable to enjoy every moment. The crevice is excellent
My husband and I came here after reading all of the reviews
My husband and I came here after reading all of the reviews and had a lovely experience - the service was on point, food was beautiful and delightful, ambiance was nice - I love that the menu changes daily - I can't wait to come back!
Clayton was the best server ever! He made our first
Clayton was the best server ever! He made our first experience at the refectory a 10/10. The ambiance was gorgeous and classy, the food was fantastic and we had a wonderful time. We'll definitely be back!!
I hosted a 30 person event that was executed flawlessly by
I hosted a 30 person event that was executed flawlessly by the chef, wait staff, and the som!! The food was served hot and fresh as if it was prepared for a party of two. The service was fantastic. I'm never disappointed when I leave The Refectory
Really nice dining experience.
We came for the tasting menu and also paired the wine with it. Very pricey and we were underwhelmed with the fourth course which was cheese. Otherwise still fun to try. The regular dinner menu looks delicious and we'll definitely try that out next ti
Excellent restaurant, the food was great! They really
Excellent restaurant, the food was great! They really personalized our anniversary and made us feel at home. Ive never been to a Michelin restaurant. The waiter took care of us and was patient and very knowledgeable about the restaurant, chief and th
I've lost count how many times we have experienced The
I've lost count how many times we have experienced The Refectory. One of our family faves. IMO it is the closest restaurant in Central Ohio that could/should have a Michelin *. They have successfully made the transition from traditional plating to
Always delicious.
We usually save this for special occasions, but have never been let down.
Incredible fine dining- a must try
This incredible, high class restaurant is our all time favorite anywhere, regardless of the city or country. The building is a historic church and schoolhouse, with high beamed rafters, stained glass windows, indirect lighting, and massive beams. T
The best of Europe in Ohio!
We have eaten at Michelin Star restaurants in Europe and this French restaurant in Ohio, is one of favorite experiences EVER! Atmosphere, Food, Wine Pairing, and Service…all 5 Stars! Joseph was fantastic and made excellent recommendations and bro
Good food, not so good service
Let me start by saying the food was delicious although my lamb was over cooked and all the dishes were very small portions. However the service was not up to what I would expect when spending this kind of money in a restaurant. We were celebrating
Exceptional 45thAnniversary Dinner
My wife and I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary at The Refectory last night. It is expensive, but every single aspect of the dinner was exceptional. We each ordered the CHEF’S FIVE COURSE TASTING MENU with the GRAND CRU WINE PAIRING. What an
Exceptional, best chef and service in town.
We have visited The Refectoy for many years. It is our favorite restaurant in Columbus Ohio. This last visit was exceptional. Our server Alex knew our taste so well that I did not even look at the menu. He chose a 4-course menu with Gran Cru wine pai
Spectacular
The Refectory was enthusiastically recommended to me, and it exceeded my expectations. Every bite was absolutely delicious, and the service was impeccable. We ordered three prelude dishes, two entrees, and two desserts. If you like escargot, order th
Fantastic French Food and Excellent Service!
We had an amazing meal and excellent service at the Refectory. This was our second visit and we look forward to returning again soon. The staff made us feel welcome and special and the food was beautifully presented and delicious.
Nice evening
Excellent food and service. Extensive wine list. Escargot was probably best I ever had. Duck was perfectly prepared. Letting server pair wines with each course enriched the experience. Wines were selected that I would probably have skipped over. All
Excellent partnership and execution for my business meeting
Excellent partnership and execution for my business meeting that was delivered with amazing service, delicious food, and the perfect setting for an executive level discussion. A few exceptions were made during the evening to ensure my customers left
Excellent in ambience, quality of service, creativity and
Excellent in ambience, quality of service, creativity and style. Food is elaborate, unusual and well presented. The menu is definitely not the fare of many restaurants (you might see quail for example). Be sure to read it ahead of your visit. I hav
An experience - we go for special occasions as the prices
An experience - we go for special occasions as the prices are high, but they are worth it. Calm, friendly, easy going service plus extremely awesome meals. We love this place
Stupendous, as always! Every dish in the 5 course tasting
Stupendous, as always! Every dish in the 5 course tasting meal was delicious, presented beautifully and perfection on a plate! Service from Joseph was flawless, as always, and the new sommelier is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. A perfect eve
Our waiter, Clayton was very personable.
I don't see that very often anymore and it was very much appreciated! The dinner was a gift from a friend in California and I was so happy to share it with my best friend, Andrea.The Chef deserves the highest of compliments as well. Most delicious I'
This is the best restaurant I've been to in Ohio and one of
This is the best restaurant I've been to in Ohio and one of the best in the country. The amount of detail, high end and kind customer service, and the overall quality is unmatched. The food is French inspired, perfectly flavored and the menu is well
Service was great, our server did a great job! It was my
Service was great, our server did a great job! It was my first time, we were excited because we absolutely love France and french food. It was neat, they gave a little history about the restaurant, it's unique that it was built in a church. Food was
Amazing food, service, and atmosphere.
5 stars for everything! I highly recommend The Refectory, it's such an amazing dining experience.
It's service is snobby, but the food makes that acceptable,
It's service is snobby, but the food makes that acceptable, I haven't had anything here that didn't make me dream of the food the week later
Everything was amazing! The food, ambiance, and service was
Everything was amazing! The food, ambiance, and service was phenomenal. Drinks were craft made, and the seats at the bar were very comfortable. The parking lot could use more lighting, other than that, 10/10!
As always, a wonderful dining experience!
We've been enjoying The Refectory experience for many years, and if anything, it's gotten even better. Now that we're older, we especially like the change to smaller main courses, and Taylor's wine pairings are always perfect. The service is attent
Refined but over-priced dining experience
The outside is unremarkable but there is plenty of parking. The interior is more impressive but sort of trying too hard, in a way. The bar room is warm and cozy and has the feel of a place where the bartender may know what you will enjoy drinking bet
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