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    Black Rooster

    4.0 (218 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Summer squash risotto
    Kristin P.

    Upscale Italian restaurant located just off Meeting Street with ample parking to be found in two free public garages within walking distance. Restaurant has a great interior decor and a spectacular rooftop bar with one of a kind views from the west of downtown Columbia. Menu items are primarily Italian yet each has a unique twist. Unfortunately, black rooster did not live up to my expectations. I felt that many of the dishes were over seasoned and the proteins were poorly cooked. For this evening visit, we started with escargot, and the arancini special. The escargot was perfectly cooked and the sauce just brought it to the top. The arancini special of the night was a summer squash and onion purée... truly unique spin on a traditional Italian dish. Our entrées, however, did not hit the mark. While the plating of the Veal Milanese was a site to see, it was disappointingly overcooked. The risotto of the night was a summer squash and okra. While the cook of the risotto was perfect , I found it to be over salted and spiced to the point that I couldn't really even eat it. Service was also a bit disappointing, especially considering it was not busy the evening we were there. All in all a bit disappointed with tonight's experience.

    Don L.

    Stylish Italian-Southern dining with rooftop views Black Rooster is a gem just across the bridge from downtown Columbia -- a sleek, modern space with a cool mid-century vibe and one of the best rooftop views in the area. Whether you're grabbing a cocktail upstairs or sitting down for dinner in the dining room, the atmosphere feels upscale without being stuffy. The menu leans Italian with a Southern twist. Highlights for us included the arancini (crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor), the mussels in garlicky broth, and the rigatoni with house-made red sauce. There's also a nice mix of French-inspired dishes and steaks if you're not in the mood for pasta. Drinks are creative and well-balanced. The rooftop bar has a fun cocktail list, plus a good wine selection that leans French and a few local beers on tap. Great spot to catch the sunset with a drink in hand. Service was friendly and attentive throughout -- even on a busy Friday night. The staff made great recommendations and kept things moving at a nice pace. Pro tips: Make a reservation if you want a table in the main dining room, especially on weekends. Rooftop is first-come, first-served and worth the wait. In short, Black Rooster delivers great food, great drinks, and great views. Perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends.

    SPAGHETTI POMODORO
    Summey F.

    Black rooster is always insanely delicious. This is one of the best restaurants in Columbia 100%. I was worried when they switched from French to Italian that escargot would be off the menu... thankfully I was wrong!!! Our server was super fun and sweet this night as we were celebrating my birthday and it was restaurant week! The vibes were great and it was packed inside. People know that black rooster is the place to be on the weekend for great food and drink!!

    Brian G.

    Excellent friendly service, amazing craft cocktails, delicious food! Love the ambience and will be back the next time I visit Columbia!

    Across the street-river walk view of the bridge
    Christi C.

    Black Rooster is definitely a great place to celebrate or have date night. There is free public parking close by and the corner location beside the river walk is beautiful. We had a corner spot in the dining room and it was a beautiful view of trees and outdoor foliage. The room was bright and airy. Our food was delicious. They have pretty large, shareable portions. So, while the prices are higher, you can share or save some for another meal! Finally, the service was awesome! Ashley was our server and she was super sweet and took great care of us as we celebrated my mom's retirement! I highly recommend dinner! After we went to the rooftop for more drinks and dessert.

    Autumn salad
    Anna H.

    Had the best dinner, as always! Loved the new autumn salad and the waitress was very helpful answering questions about gluten-free options. She made sure the salad didn't have the breadcrumbs to help accommodate. The gluten free pasta was wonderful!

    LINGUINE FRUTTI di MARE
    Yunhea K.

    We ordered Black rooster through DoorDash because I didn't feel like going out and I will be honest, the pictures on DoorDash didn't do the restaurant justice because I was scared to order lol. My bf got the chicken Parmesan and I got the linguine frutti di mare. When it got here, first off, the food looked amazing. His chicken parm looked fresh and the tomato sauce looked freshly homemade and he said it tasted like it too. The chicken was cooked perfectly. My pasta was so amazing. The pasta was cooked perfect, the flavor of the sauce was chefs kiss. It was creamy and it was spicy! I was not expecting that but it gave it so much flavor. Idk if it was shallots in the sauce but I could have done without that and I wish they had peeled the tail off the shrimp because I hate when restaurants leave it on in a pasta or rice dish. Other than that, it was so delicious and flavorful. The seafood added a perfect texture and the little bacon bits in there gave it a nice saltiness. He also got a kid's fettuccini just to try and it looked pretty good, it didn't look like there was any seasoning on it but I guess for kids you don't want to put much on it. I give the food a 9/10 and I will definitely visit the restaurant in person to try other things as well.

    Cesar CAESAR SALAD
    JaCori G.

    Staff was very friendly, had great recommendations! The rooftop was nice and the downstairs bar was too. We tried each others dishes and they were all soo good! Can't wait to go back!

    Birthday boy and I.
    Nicole B.

    There aren't enough words to adequately describe the love i have for this place. This was our third stop as I took my friend out for his bday. We had actually planned to stay for a drink and then go to Goat's but the ambience and the friendliness of Blake on the rooftop took over so we stayed. Although they did not have escargot, the vealbirds and OMG! I would go back just for this! For dinner we ordered the scallop piccata and the Royale w/cheese! These were somehow even better. Thank you so much for everything and all of the suggestions! The views from the rooftop were great as well.

    STEAK FRITES
    Krystal B.

    Black rooster is soooo cute! I love the rooftop vibes, especially during golden hour. That's when we went. It is an Italian restaurant, and everything I saw looked AMAZING! I got the steak frites and it was so so good! We sat at the bar, and the bartender chatted us up all night! It was amazing! The drinks were delicious, even the mezcal tequila. The orange cheesecake was fluffy and divine! I will definitely be back!

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    Warren M.

    Second visit here. First visit no tables were available and we sat at the bar and had a great dinner about a month ago. Last night we ate with friends. Reservations 8/16/23 Wednesday night for 7:45. We showed up with our party at 7:30 and they seated us right away. Good service by Leila. Kitchen did a great job helping getting the food to the table as soon as it was ready (I suspect they are trying to avoid heat lamps, nice touch). Nice bottle of wine. Our appetizers and entrees were all very good and seems well prepared and hot when it arrived at the table. I had the pork schnitzel and it was very tender and probably one of the best I have ever had. .....need to find out how the upstairs dining area looks and best time to get a table. I think they are first come first served? Will be back!

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    OMG eat here!!!! Food fantastic, roof top view lovely and service at the bar was stellar!

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