The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro

We loved our birthday celebration at The Refrectory! So personalable, delicious and the presentation was beautiful! No hurry, we lingered and enjoyed every minute and morsel:).

Visited from out of town and dined here with 4 friends from Ohio State University. Wanted a warm, special occasion place and this was it. Service was spectacular, as was the food and especially the wine. Sommelier was helpful and friendly - I requested a Montrachet and a Nuit St George, asked would he please select two bottles for us; he came back with a two superb choices, including an alternative white which he said was every bit as good as a Montrachet but a fraction of the cost - and he was so right!

We shared several appetizers, then into the more serious entrees. I asked for a vegetarian plate, and then chef whipped up a beautiful customized spread.

We had such a lovely evening that we made a pact do do this every January. Can't recommend this place highly enough!

My wife and I celebrated our 10-year anniversary here. It was, by far, one of the best meals and experiences we’ve ever had. From the service to the food and ambiance, you feel like you’re in France, not Ohio.

The entire dining experience was exceptional!

The food was devine and the service outstanding. Do not go here if you are expecting the usual dining experience of shuffled in and out as soon as possible. This is definately a place to sit and enjoy your company and the food.

LOVE!!!! Amazing service and fabulous food!!!

I took my wife for her birthday and she was very happy about it.
very professional restaurant.

Food was amazing except the duck breast had some inedible gristle. The wine that the sommelier chose for us was perfect! Food progression was slower than normal, but they made up for it with a palate cleansing sorbet that was delicious. Service was excellent. Always recommend.

We go to the Refectory fairly often. I think it is one of the better restaurants in the city. we like to sit in the bar area and order off the bistro menu, which I believe is a good value. sometimes, the service in the bar can be a little slower than usual, since there usually seems to be only a single server. Nonetheless, the food was excellent, the ambiance very nice and the server was quite friendly and accommodating.

Excellent service! Food was delicious, very attentive staff in a nice quiet environment.

Haven’t been in a long while and was impressed by how consistently they deliver great food and service

Our server #4 was outstanding! All the special touches, from Kamal, made for a very special evening. We thank you for your thoughtfulness!!

The food is wonderful. The service is excellent. It's our big treat place.

We are in the Bistro selecting items off the Bistro menu: three courses for $30. Outstanding value for fantastic food. The Bistro is not as elegant for dinner as the main room, but a beautiful room , decorated very nicely for the season. The service was a bit slower than normal but, a great place for a meal. It would have been nice not to hear other guests cell phone dings for messages or for a call (one person at the bar, fairly short call).

AMAZING!!!

Romantic restaurant with good ambiance! A great place to spend a special date night with your significant other.

Very nice dinner. Special requests were not honored, however, like no chives, truffle oil.

It was as good as advertised. The service was exceptional. The Refectory has been on my bucket list of places to go for several years, so I am glad I got to take my wife their for our anniversary. It was a jazz night upstairs and occasionally the music was heard in the main dining room, which made me glad I was not up in the concert, so I could talk to my wife. We really enjoyed the creative presentation of vegetables, and the pear tart.

We spent a good time at refectory. Quiet. Beautiful music. Good service. Delicious food. They waive our one dessert because of our anniversary. Very thoughtful. Wonderful experience.

The overall experience is wonderful! The evening was perfect!

Great service, knowledgable server. It was our anniversary and the added amenities were just the right touch. We highly recommend.

Outstanding as always. Not inexpensive, but truly a treat in all respects. Our server Michelle was excellent, and took care of the six of us skillfully with her usual good humor and attentive, but not intrusive, presence. The chef brings a continental flair to every dish. Many dishes involve game meats: three of us had ostrich, a special treat for sure, and bison and antelope were on the menu, along with an assortment of beef, seafood and vegetarian options. They treat their guests extremely well and the food is incredibly good. We will be back regularly in the new year.

Had a great meal with my grandson for his 17th birthday. It was his first "tablecloth" restaurant!
Everything was wonderful.

Ostrich was excellent ... rest was just ok ... ambience very nice but menu needs upgrade

Gluten free entree did not test gluten free, despite being made twice. Dining experience was ruined. Entrees comped but other items still full charge.

Anniversary

Christmas Evew

Christmas Eve at the Refectory has become a tradition for my wife and me (2018 was our 14th consecutive.) We're not alone in the tradition as we know some families have attended for over 20 years. This year, however, was truly amazing and the roast quail was one of the best meals I've ever had. Paired with a nice Côte de Beaune burgundy from the exhaustive wine list and served by staff are more like friends than servers, it truly was a memorable and magical event. Evenings like this are why the Refectory is consistently the highest rated restaurant in Columbus. If you like fine dining and you haven't been, you should.

Christmas Eve

Wonderful as always! It's been our family's go-to special occasion restaurant for more than 25 years.

The Refectory is outstanding - it's consistent & a very special restaurant.

The atmosphere was wonderful. The food was great. Really enjoyed the service. We always enjoy the experience. Classy place.

Had high expectations for the Refectory, and I am happy to say they delivered! Our Waiter was fantastic and the entire experience will be a night I will never forget!

Best restaurant in Columbus. Outstanding in all respects - service, ambience, imaginative food preparation, great wine selections, lots of special events.

Took my wife there for her birthday. Arrived early and was seated promptly. The food and service were both excellent. She had the lamb and I had the ostrich. Both very tasty. The highlight was the Wine Sommelier who spent time with us visiting about our favorite wines and brought a couple of surprise tastes. We were very pleased with the whole experience.

Everything was really nice. There for our 60th anniversary. Savored every bite of the mussel soup and duckling. Wife had similar reaction to grouper cheeks. Our servicer was excellent, very informative.

We had a great evening for our anniversary that was highlighted by the ambiance, service and great food at The Refectory. They have a way of making you feel special by doing an excellent job of providing attentive at your own pace service while going that extra bit to remind you that you are celebrating (champaign to begin, a note card at the table, dessert with candles and a digestif). Just a very pleasant experience and why we come back.

Outstanding Dinner Music Series event - Pro Musica and the Nutracker. Well worth it - a sublime combination of music and food!

The Refectory is a perennial favorite for us. We've celebrated several anniversaries and birthdays there. The food and service is always top notch. We can't always splurge like this so it's an extra special treat when we go. Thank you for always making us feel special!

Delicious bistro meal, excellent service and ambiance in the bistro!