The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro

The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro
Restaurant Cuisine: American, French
1092 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220
#1
of 1040 restaurants in Columbus
TripZen Score
9.0 / 10 Overall
164% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Experience the Splendor of Columbus' Most Award Winning Restaurant... The Refectory's relaxed & quiet pace present an evening of elegant dining. At the heart of the dining experience are the culinary creations directed by Chef Richard Blondin, a native of Lyon, France, who studied under Chef Paul Bocuse. The exceptional ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
9.0 / 10 Overall
164% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8Food
Overall
  • As always, the food, the service, the whole experience was memorable.
  • Also, I had always heard this was the most expensive restaurant in Columbus but it was at
  • Wonderful dinning experience for a special occasion
  • it was overall an enjoyable experience.
  • The Refectory is our favorite restaurant in Columbus.
  • This restaurant is superb!
  • What a fantastic restaurant!
  • It was very good experience.
  • Loved the dining experience in The Refectory!
  • The dining experience was remarkable.
  • It was a very pleasant experience (8 people).
  • I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking a great dining experience!
  • We strongly recommend this restaurant as a place to enjoy a special occasion.
  • Not the best patio in Columbus, plain and had traffic noise, everything else was wonderful!
  • This is absoltely our favorite restaurant and we dine out frequently.
  • we will have a perfect dining experience.
  • I've been to the Refectory several times and the experience has always been consistent....It's definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the Columbus area.
  • Overall a wonderful experience.
  • I had heard that The Refectory was one of the best places in town to eat
Food
  • As always, the food, the service, the whole experience was memorable.
  • When my main course came, the plate was scorching hot----and the food was room temperature.
  • Price was appropriate for service, food, and ambiance.
  • The meals are delicious and the presentation is beautiful.
  • The food was really good, but not fabulous.
  • delicious food & excellent service!
  • The food is always delicious, well presented and well served.
  • The escargot is amazing!
  • If you want a quick meal, go somewhere else, this place is all about fine dining.
  • The food here was fantastic.
  • Loved the dining experience in The Refectory!
  • The taste of the dishes was unique as the attention for each of the most insignificant details in the plate.
  • As always, the food and service were excellent.
  • My entree, Danish salmon in morel sauce, was plated with leek stuffed tomatoes and fresh linguini.
  • The food was great as usual
  • Food was very good;
  • The food, wine, and service were all outstanding!
  • I must say I have had better Halibut.
  • The food was the best I have EVER had....It was a delight to take in both it's presentation and incredible flavors.
  • »Fabulous fine dining
  • The food was absolutely wonderful
  • The food is SO GOOD, and prepared expertly.
  • The entrees were good, not fabulous, but decent.
  • The wine list is simply amazing.
  • The food is always the best and the service is excellent.
  • Food and service as good as it gets in Central Ohio, beautiful interior and great patio.
  • And, their wine list is amazing.
  • The food is always fantastic, the service exception and the ambiance is perfectly fitting for a special occasion or romantic evening.
  • The food was absolutely delicious and the service was superb!
  • I get to the Refectory 2 or 3 times a year, when they have one of their special dinners at a special price....The food is always a treat, with something new that tempts me to try it.
  • Service was outstanding, Food was very good but not awesome, ambiance was relaxing-comfortable-relaxing.
  • We love their tasty multi-grained bread.
  • The food was excellent, the service was great.
Service
  • While our server was gracious, clearly she was employed by an office uninterested in its clientele....Nothing could have impressed our host less.
  • As always, the food, the service, the whole experience was memorable.
  • Something was wrong with the coordination between kitchen and servers.
  • Service was quick but not overbearing....Price was appropriate for service, food, and ambiance.
  • Service could not be better.
  • Wait Staff is very friendly and don't rush you.
  • Service was excellent.
  • delicious food & excellent service!
  • The service is the best in Columbus.
  • Our server was very helpful, especially with wine selection.
  • As always, the food and service were excellent.
  • The welcome of the host was warm and friendly since the very first moment we entered the restaurant;
  • Our wait staff was affable, courteous and polite.
  • The food, wine, and service were all outstanding!
  • The Refectory has marvelous, marvelous food, a lovely atmosphere (dress nicely), an exceptional wine list, and the best service you will find anywhere.
  • the service the finest we've ever had anywhere.
  • The service was the best part of the entire dining experience.
  • The staff is excellent, the food first rate.
  • Outstanding service and as usual the food was wonderfully presented and very good.
  • The food is always the best and the service is excellent.
  • the service was great and everyone was so polite.
  • Food and service as good as it gets in Central Ohio, beautiful interior and great patio.
  • this is by far the best service and food in the city.
  • The food is always fantastic, the service exception and the ambiance is perfectly fitting for a special occasion or romantic evening.
  • The food was absolutely delicious and the service was superb!
  • As always, the service is outstanding and the quiet, unhurried atmosphere is such an antidote to so many of today's restaurants.
  • Service was outstanding, Food was very good but not awesome, ambiance was relaxing-comfortable-relaxing.
  • The food was excellent, the service was great.
  • The wait staff is knowledgeable and happily answers questions.
Ambience
  • Price was appropriate for service, food, and ambiance.
  • The meals are delicious and the presentation is beautiful.
  • The service is relaxed and centered on the food and presentation, not getting one out quickly.
  • We will certainly come back to enjoy the atmosphere and the food creations.
  • Several seating levels and well-adjusted lighting created an intimate setting for each table.
  • Presentation was wonderful;
  • The Refectory has marvelous, marvelous food, a lovely atmosphere (dress nicely), an exceptional wine list, and the best service you will find anywhere.
  • It fit the scene better.
  • Not the best patio in Columbus, plain and had traffic noise, everything else was wonderful!
  • Food and service as good as it gets in Central Ohio, beautiful interior and great patio.
  • As always, the service is outstanding and the quiet, unhurried atmosphere is such an antidote to so many of today's restaurants.
  • Service was outstanding, Food was very good but not awesome, ambiance was relaxing-comfortable-relaxing.
Value
  • Also, I had always heard this was the most expensive restaurant in Columbus but it was at
  • Price was appropriate for service, food, and ambiance.
  • Too bad, the price are very pricy
  • the price was reasonable for the package-ambiance,food,wine,and service.
  • A terrific value indeed!
  • The staff is excellent, the food first rate.
  • I get to the Refectory 2 or 3 times a year, when they have one of their special dinners at a special price.

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