Oh my - sensational. Went tonight for my birthday. The last 2 birthdays were celebrated at Halls…read moreand DiVino Rosso, both of which were extremely disappointing. But not Madrigal. The food is simply incredible. My husband had the Caesar Salad and the Boeuf Bourguignon. I had the Burrata Caprese Salad and the Rousseau Pizza. He gave me a shocked look when I went for the Pizza, but I'm not sure it's fair to call it pizza. Let's just say heaven on a crust! And I'm ready to go back and have the Boeuf. For dessert, we took the advice of our server and ordered the Ube Basque Cheesecake. Wow! (Pictured is the portion we brought home.) I'm a good cook, so when eating out, I expect to have a meal that surpasses my skills. And this most certainly did. The presentation was excellent. I don't give the ambiance a 10, but that's so secondary to the meal I just enjoyed. Thank you to Chef Emma and team!

I decided to try the grilled octopus appetizer. It was very tasty. The octopus was perfectly tender…read moreand had great flavor from the grill. The Romesco sauce was just ok though. There was also a nice roasted red pepper and black olive salad that came with it. My only criticism is that I felt like the portion of octopus was small for $21. Then I decided to try the Boeuf bourguignon. This was definitely comfort food. A very tasty beef stew, but a bit different recipe than I'm used to for this dish. Theirs has potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and onions. But the broth tastes like they might also use a touch of tomato paste. I could be wrong. Nonetheless, it was tasty and the thick broth was yummy on the piece of crusty bread it was served with. I'm tempted to come back and order the entree size of the octopus for $32 and see what the portion size is. Service was excellent. Very attentive.

Quick and easy. Love that we can go to the park with the kids and stop in to grab a quick bite all…read morein one spot.

So when I moved here I was told " there's no where to eat in Blythewood, you have to drive to…read moreColumbia for a good meal". I live I in Blythewood and I love Doko Station. If you like fried Southern fare, this is not for you. It's laid back, healthy options, prepared well and presentation is everything. Beer and wine only. Spinach salad, goat cheese, fresh berries, homemade croutons, zesty vinaigrette, I'm all in. Eclectic decor, perfect for couples, families, older, younger, if you like creative food , great service, this is your place. No need to drive to Columbia.

Stopped by last night, sat at the bar. Bartenders were…read moredifferent than the usual two, slightly more attentive than other visits. I went off the usual rails of what I got there to some extent. Their 2 piece scallops (ordered "as an app") is always a solid decision. They would be wise to put it or another iteration on the app menu. I was wanting a fish entree, and decided to try the trout, as I wasn't feeling pasta. The scallops as an app were amazing, as always, and I expected that to be the highlight of the evening. The trout blew my mind in its flavor and presentation. Far more than I would have thought. Pan seared trout, shaved Brussel sprouts and mushrooms and pancetta with dill cream sauce EXCEEDED my expectations. Brussels are not typically anything I would laud, let alone rave about. But the bed of shaved Brussels with a skin on trout was an absolutely perfect pairing that almost made me want to do it all again that very same night. Brussels are typically boiled mushy or oven roasted, and I always saw them to be limited in flavor profiles.. But the nutty flavor they brought to this dish changed my mind on this vegetable potential. The skin of the trout was crunchy, but amazing. The Brussels were delicate and soft with so much flavor. The sauce on top was a perfect pairing. I was blown away that I had been to this establishment 100+ times and never tried this dish, which I will happily add to the rotation. I typically don't do dessert here, but decided to try the apple crostata. The flavor was amazing. The portion was for two, my waistline now wishes there was a declaration or option of for two or for one when ordered. Overall, I highly recommend the trout with shaved Brussels. Their scallops are consistently good. Their bar waitstaff can be stand-off ish if you aren't a local that lives across the street, but in this instance the waitstaff catered to all, not just the locals. I will keep travinia in my rotation.

Unbeknownst to me, the restaurant had a C rating posted on the door during my visit, which I…read moreunfortunately didn't notice beforehand. We were seated near the bar area, and it was extremely smoky, which made the dining experience uncomfortable for me. On a positive note, our waitress was very friendly, attentive, and answered all of our questions. My spritz was good, and I also enjoyed the calamari appetizer. Unfortunately, the lobster ravioli was extremely salty--to the point that I couldn't really enjoy the dish. Between the smoky atmosphere and the entrée, I left a little disappointed. I'm not sure this is somewhere I would visit again.

Beautiful way to start a long weekend on the patio at Gervais & Vine. This month's special wine…read moreflight is from Argyle in Oregon - a delight. The wine menu for the flight is actually embedded with flower seeds! Also enjoyed hot goat cheese dip, fingerling potatoes, Spanish meatballs and scallops. Everything was fresh and tasty. Sitting on the patio is a unique experience. We encountered a slight tilt, many overly load mufflers and some delightfully well behaved French poodles. Service was kind and attentive. Already looking forward to our next visit.

My friend and I went here for the first time in many, many years last night. It was like revisiting…read morean old friend: we were happy to see many of the delicious standards from years ago still on the menu, like the goat cheese dip, the scallops, and the filet. We ordered the dip and tried a few things there that were new to us. The dip is still as amazing as always and may actually be the same recipe as years ago. Other faves from the evening were the grilled shrimp (I found them a little salty, but my friend loved them), the eggplant fries (great dipping sauces, too), and the chocolate torte (not sure if it was made there but it tasted great). The sautéed Brussel sprouts were a little underdone to us and we felt they would have been a little better with more of a crispy sauté finish. The cocktails were exceptional, as was our service with Leah. They said something about having issues with the air in the upstairs area, and they had some box fans up there to help keep the air moving. In spite of that, the atmosphere was nice for conversation and not too crowded when we went (around 6 p.m. on a weekday). If you're like us and haven't been in there in a while, go back to support and visit one of Columbia's long-term, successful restaurants. Parking is great and easily available -- and no charge!

From the moment we arrived at Villa Tronco, it felt like we were stepping into a piece of Columbia…read morehistory. We started with warm, delicious bread, a limoncello martini, and Chianti. For dinner, we enjoyed salad with fresh dressing, seafood Alfredo, Maryland crab cakes with linguine . Everything was delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and full of character. We had the privilege of meeting descendants of the original owners and learning more about the restaurant's generational connection. There is something special about a restaurant that has remained in the family and continues a tradition that began generations ago.

This was such a special visit to go to Villa Tronco this past weekend. It is known as the oldest…read morerestaurant in SC. Have not done the research to double check, but I'll take their word for it! I haven't been in over 20 years and remember my Dad who passed away in the past year telling me that was the first place he ever had pizza as a child. It was just as good as I remember back in college. For starters we went to the bar for a drink waiting on our party. It is a small, quaint bar, with just 6 or so seats. After our drinks we headed to the table once our party arrived. I'm a sucker for a mozzarella stick of any version and this were spectacular! Served in a triangle shape on a bed of marinara. Yum Yum! For dinner I went with lasagna. Though a little heavy on the ricotta, it was still quite good. Hope they stay in business for many more years to come!

It's been a while since I've been to Za's. I decided to drop in on a lunch visit. Parking is tight…read more It was not too busy. Customer service was pretty great. I ordered the spinach dip, and they allowed me to replace the pita bread with tortilla chips, but after receiving the tortilla chips, I kind of wish I would've kept the pita bread because the tortilla chips were not fresh. The spinach dip itself was good. I wish the tortilla chips were fresh; then the entire dish would have been spectacular. The brussels sprouts were okay. If you do not like your brussels sprouts flash-fried and overly done, then this is the place for you to indulge in brussels sprouts. The sauce drizzle was a great contrast, kind of sweet, but not too much. My lunch guests ordered the blackened pasta with salmon. It was pretty basic but had a good taste. The salmon was very delicious. I ordered the steak sandwich. It was seasoned very well and packed a lot of flavor. The bread was soft and accompanied the sandwich very well. The sandwich also has spicy chopped pickles and arugula on it. If I returned, I would be inclined to order that again. It was really good. For my side instead of chips, I went with the house salad, which was just your typical basic house salad, which was okay. Their cocktails looked amazing as well, which I will try on next visit.

Kicked me out for laughing apparently you can't have joy at this establishment paid $20 for a cold…read morecalzone that took 56 mins to come out (yes I counted) and the bar tender actually sucked when she finally gave me a drink after an hour and a half it was by far the worst drink I've ever had in my life would never come here again.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 8 Value: 8 Overall: 8 Just a fantastic Italian restaurant all around in downtown Columbus, SC. I have eaten here twice and loved both of my experience. On my recent visit, I was able to enjoy one of the best Caesar Salad in recent memory, as well as a delicious Mushroom Soup. However, the highlight had to be the Fish Of The Day. The phenomenal Crab Meat Stuffed NC Rainbow Trout had a wonderful saffron, tomato, and fennel broth with toasted fregola. I am quite shocked at how many good Italian restaurants are in this part of SC, but I am certainly thankful that my best option is not Olive Garden.

Very classy place with valet parking. Adult oriented, I don't suggest bringing the kids. Hard to…read morescore a table or bar seat when USC in session. Reservation needed for a table. During the summer, I suggest any evening except Monday. Staff, especially the bartenders, are sociable and courteous. Impressed that they stocked Pappy bourbon and Amaro Nonino. Service exceptional, prices reasonable. Ask for the specials. If they have it, order the She Crab Soup. It's the best I ever had. I did want to mention the live music. The pianist I experienced was exceptional. Music really added to the restaurants ambience. My only suggestion is expanding the menu.

Just had an excellent meal here last night. The wine list goes on for many pages! Chose an…read moreexcellent glass of Lambrusco which was perfect and refreshing. We had the caccio and pepe gnudi which were incredible! So light like clouds. Get it topped with the Iberico ham. Best gnudi on the planet!! And thank you for such friendly service as well.

If you like wine then LD is your place. You don't have to be a connoisseur to enjoy the libations…read moreor atmosphere. The staff is awesome. Accessible location on Main St. Ample bar seating with tables in the back. My bartender Jessica was extremely knowledgeable, making the evening more fun. I had a flight of Cabernet followed by a deeper pour of the one I liked the most. I also had the Biscoff Cookie Butter Crepe which was amazing. They have a food menu and cheese boards but that will have to wait.