The food here is consistently good. I mostly come here for their desserts (made in-house) but their regular menu items are just as good. The bartenders are a joy to talk to. It can get very loud and crowded but the live music is still fantastic. I would recommend grabbing a reservation if you want a table or else you'll get dropped at the bar (which is my favorite place to be). read more

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Cuisine: 8 Service: 8 Decor: 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. read more

Di Vino Rosso - Caesar Salad (left), Mushroom Soup (right) - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Last week, we had my birthday dinner there... it was excellent! We tried several items, everything was delicious. My crispy osso buco was huge and fork tender. Our waiter was Josh, he was quick and very helpful. The wine list is massive, but he helped us navigate that. The place is lovely and very comfortable. The piano bar pianist took requests. One member of our party requested an unusual song. The pianist Googled up the sheet music and played the request beautifully. Yes, we will absolutely return. It is a pricey place but is right in line with the other high end Columbia restaurants that we have visited. Good job DVR!!! read more

Beautiful place near downtown Columbia! Such cool decor and very comfortable. The stuffed artichokes were excellent, although it's a lot of food. I had the wild boar & Italian sausage pappardelle for my main course with a glass of Harvey & Harriet red. You taste the love in every bite! Excellent service, especially at the bar, where they have several bourbon barrel picks available. Five stars, hands down! read more

Di Vino Rosso - Four Roses and Woodford barrel picks! - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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This was my first time here, and it was with friends too celebrate my birthday. The experience COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ANY BETTER. We had reservations for five, but my friends adult daughter was in town & wanted to come- and they accommodated her with ease. Michelle, our server took GREAT care of us, recommending dishes and wine. The piano player asked if we had any requests and she tried to accommodate, but she played wonderfully. We brought in a birthday cake, and they placed it in the fridge while we ate dinner. My friend who recommended this place was over near the bar, playing around with staff, and the next thing we know- we had a round of Limincello shots on the house! My husband and I are foodies, and unfortunately in the 2 years we've been living in Columbia we've struggled to find really good, fresh, authentic food. I'm also not a big fan of Italian because it can be very heavy, but Cioppino dish that I had was EXCELLENT. We all enjoyed our food and the atmosphere. Thanks Di Vino Rosso for making my birthday dinner one of THE BEST. (NOTE: The ONLY reason I didn't give it five stars is because it was my first time, so I'm unsure of the consistency, but I must say that it was a 5 star night.) read more

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It was our second time dining at Di Vino Rosso. I ordered the Carribean fish special and the Honey Bee cocktail. My daughter ordered the Bolognese Pasta. Everything was delicious. Service was friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was lively and happy. Will definitely visit again when go back yo Cayce. read more

Di Vino Rosso - Carribean Fish Special with Honey Bee cocktail - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

My love made reservations here for our 4 year anniversary and I have been wanting to come here for awhile so I can check it off my list. It is very cute inside and I loved the way our table was set up with a little card for us. We ordered the rack of lamb which was cooked perfectly at medium temp, and the flavor with the jus was so good. The jus had a bit of soy flavor which gave it some tanginess. I wasn't crazy about the carrots but they were cooked well, soft but not soggy and it did pair well with the lamb and potatoes. My favorite was the ciopinno spaghetti. All the seafood was cooked perfectly, soaked up a lot of the flavor from the brodo and you can smell the earthiness of the saffron and tomato. I was sad they only had one scallop so I let my love have it. The seasonal fish they had in it was salmon and it melted in your mouth. For dessert, we got the cheesecake and crème brûlée. The cheesecake was good, creamy, and well balanced. Now crème brûlée is my favorite dessert so it was def a treat. I could taste the orange notes from the Grand Marnier. It was creamy and the burnt sugar gave a little sweet and bitterness that paired well with the custard and berries. Overall I would give this an 8/10 experience. It was really good but didn't quite give me the "wow" factor I was expecting. Maybe the pasta dishes are better so I def want to come check those out next time. read more

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Everything was delicious! I could have just had the soup of the day and been satisfied (tomato and crab bisque) but the entrees were fabulous as well. read more

Di Vino Rosso - Soup of the day - tomato and crab bisque with mini crab cake - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Been here maybe 15 times now - usually pretty amazing! Only had a couple experiences where I was less impressed, which is bound to happen. Atmosphere is great, bar is great, service is great! Most everything I've had has been delicious - I love trying their specials as they are always amazing! read more

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The food was absolutely incredible. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meal. The meatball appetizer was perfect. Service was absolutely exceptional and it felt as it was top priority from everyone that worked here read more

Every aspect of our dinner experience at Di Vino Rosso was performed effortlessly and professionally. We enjoyed the cocktails as well as the entree!The dessert was devine. We'll be back! Thank you! Stephen & LaDonna Dixon Expert Fine Diners read more

For a higher end Italian restaurant in Columbia SC, this one is the best one you can get. The environment was classy, got nice lighting and intimate. Service was friendly and nice. Food and drink was cooked well but doesn't have a good memory point for me to want to come back again if that make sense. The taste of the food is rather milder than other Italian restaurant. read more

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The food, drinks, and ambiance were excellent. I visited Di Vino Rosso for my friend's birthday and was truly impressed with every aspect of the experience. It was my first time dining there, and it definitely won't be my last. read more

Di Vino Rosso - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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A friend insisted on DVR's chicken parm, and I understand why. It's a very unique take on chicken parm using the sous vide method to give the poultry a completely different texture. Two large rolled medallions maintained a crispy edge and juicy center that tasted unlike anything I've ever had. Other highlights: * The chairs! I noticed how comfortable the seats were as soon as I sat down - large, straight-backed chairs with cushions that allow you to enjoy the dining experience rather than squirm or feel rushed. * The soup of the day. Our dining companions both ordered this potato soup made with Peroni and Red Dragon mustard and ale cheddar, and they couldn't stop raving about it - long after we left the restaurant. * The service. Blane was attentive, responsive, and warm. My only complaint was the pasta (served alongside the chicken parm), which was way overcooked...to the point of sticky/mushy. Not a deterrent to return, but I'll be sure to emphasize "al dente" in my order, should the dish I choose come with a side of pasta. Very romantic ambience with exposed brick and a great wine selection. Classy bar with full service. Look forward to trying more of what DVR has to offer! read more

The food was absolutely delicious and amazing from the appetizer to the delicious desserts. The drinks were fresh / strong / and delicious. The reasoning behind the 3 starts was due to the service. I believe he may have been the manager on site ( wearing a blue suite ) was rude never introduced himself when he came to my table to fill the glasses of water. He also kept looking over at my table and making wired expectations. He also walked around the whole restaurant offering complementary "lemon cello" a tray full, and never once approached our table or acknowledged us. My girlfriend had to ask the server what they were passing around. It was just a weird experience with him. Our server was great, he was very friendly and helpful with the menu. Our food did take over 50min to get, but it was worth the wait. I hate that our experience could have been different if the manager was pleasant. I hate to even think this, but one of my girlfriends said " feel like it's because we are Hispanic ". Our bill was over $400.00 we left 30% tip on top of that. Hopefully next time our expenses will be different. read more

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A perfect experience, perfect food. The Heritage Farm pork was delicious, the staff expertly accommodated gluten free dietary restrictions, and the cocktails were superb. The live piano music made the atmosphere romantic and elegant. Absolutely worth the $$$ read more

Di Vino Rosso - Heritage Farms Pork - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Excellent food, incredible service and beautiful ambiance! BEST chicken parmigiana EVER!

Food was bland. Pasta was very overcooked. Ambiance was lacking. Do not recommend. read more

salumi plate: from left to right in the picture: Juniper and orange peel salami, (made me want a martini! Housemade, I believe- amazing!) prosciutto, (good) but I can get this at publix. Not sure if it was house made. sopressato. (Good but I can buy it in a store) Sweet Pickles, (too sweet for me) olives, (they are olives, nothing special ) tart-sweet pickled red cabbage (not as sweet as the pickles so I could eat them, but still quite sweet). pickled mushrooms, (savory but a little vinegary) almonds, (bland blanched almonds) stone ground mustard, tomato bacon jam, (amazing! Large pieces of smoky bacon) strawberry jam. (Very good and obviously fresh made) My over feeling is that there too many sweet sides to the fatty meats. Good, but I'll probably go for the cheese plate next time. CIOPPINO Slightly sweet, perhaps from the fennel . I won't order it again. The seafood was perfectly cooked and I didn't get a single bit of grit from the mussels. Nice big, perfectly seared scallops. But for my palate, far too sweet even with added fresh ground black pepper. I'll definitely be back, but I'll try something else. I gotta save up because I want to try the Bone-In pork saltambucco. But it's $44! Next timeMy boss let me try the bruschetta. For me it had the perfect amount of lightly drizzled balsamic vinegar on it. I'm not a real fan of balsamic because it tends to be sweet (see a trend? ) I'm having a Hendrick's Cucumber Martini for desert LOL! read more

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This place is just amazing. Waiter was extremely professional. The seating area is very nice and have a piano player! Food was SPOT ON! I could cut my filet with my fork. We will DEFINITELY be coming back. Hell... we already have. read more

One of Columbia's top dining choices. The menu selections and specials are consistently excellent and the service has a comfortable cadence - very attentive but not rushed. read more

We came here for dinner last night to celebrate our 8 year wedding anniversary! Everyone was really nice, service was prompt & friendly. My water glass never got low. My husband got some seafood pasta dish and I got the veal tenderloin and we got the tiramisu! Both dishes were amazing. They bring bread to the table while you wait with oil but I'd love to have some herbs or salt and pepper in the oil so it's not so bland. We liked it but it's not for just anytime kinds go out place because it is pricey. read more

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Service food and ambiance all very good. Best Italian in Cola Go there and thank me later read more

Ambiance was great. Had a jazz trio that were really good. Service was satisfactory but abrupt. The server checked in but did not have the friendly caring vibe that you normally look for. My wife had the gnocchi and I had the osso buco. They came in so much sauce that is was almost a soup. They were gummy and not as light and pillowy as you would like. The osso buco was good, the mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts complement them well. All in all an enjoyable experience but I am not sure we would go back. read more

I attended a conference on the history of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina. The one day conference is awesome! The speakers were well educated and passionate about the history. As a reward, I went to Di Vino Rossi for dinner. I didn't have a reservation so I sat at the bar. The bartenders were great conversationalist and extremely humorous. I ordered the cioppino. Everything was excellent. I ordered it without spaghetti because I wanted to 'spend' the carbs on the delicious crusty bread to sop up the yummy broth. The scallops were plump. The shrimp cooked just right. The muscles perfecto. The atmosphere was enchanting. The servers so pleasant you would think you had known them for years. A definite do-again. Unfortunately, it will be a year until I visit again. Pro: food and servers are too notch. Con: you must make reservations on the weekend. Until next year!! read more

Di Vino Rosso - Cioppino. Delicious. - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Great food, incredible service. We had a great experience. Lamb shank special was top notch. Pasta dishes were excellent, great wine list and well made cocktails. read more

The service was outstanding, while the food was good. The octopus dish was mid, while the main dishes were good to great. The service made up for what lacked in food. read more

My boyfriend booked a reservation for my birthday as I've heard many great things about Di Vino Rosso and had been wanting to try for a while. The place is small, tables feel a little cramped together. Our server was great. Our glasses fell short of water for a bit of time, but were all eventually filled in due time. They gave us two glasses of Prosecco on the house because of my birthday, which was very nice. We had a carpaccio to start (not seen as we inhaled it like savages) and cocktails. Their soup of the day was a squash bisque and it was delicious. Love the chive oil garnish. Caesar salad dressing was tangy, fresh. My veal was tender and flavorful, boyfriend's lamb was cooked beautifully and the blackberry coulis was delish! Tiramisu was wonderful but that crème brûlée was even better!!! We enjoyed our experience and will be back read more

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Food: 5 Customer Service: 5 Ambience: 5 Location: 5 Parking: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Reservations: Yes This restaurant is situated in the heart of the downtown Columbia SC community and conveniently located on Gervais street. They don't have a private parking lot on site, but they do offer a complimentary valet parking service for their customers. There is also nearby street parking available as well as parking garages within walking distance from downtown. The decor is a very stunning mix of vintage, luxury, and modernity. Every table provides a very romantic setting, and they had live music that was a pianist playing very relaxing tunes. The staff was very friendly and helpful when we arrived as well throughout our experience. The manager stopped by every table to ask how our experience was, and you could definitely tell that all of their staff was providing top notch customer service. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious and mouthwatering starters and main courses that will appeal to everyone. We decided on a few drinks, an appetizer, and two main pasta dishes. Everything we ate was fresh and delicious. The chefs use the best quality ingredients to produce dishes that are simply delightful. The restaurant also offers a wonderful drink menu, and they offer one of the best wines in the region. The drinks are pricey but surely worth sampling. Our overall dining experience was fabulous, and I'm sure that we will be back in near future whenever we have a desire for some excellent Italian dishes. read more

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This place is a great italian spot! They have beautifully crafted pasta dishes that are to die for! We had an excellent server who made my birthday feel special! read more

Excellent service, very good food. I had a vegetarian plate, and found it as good as any other in Columbia.

The Food, the service, the ambiance.... it was all amazing. I have been dying to go back since the moment I left. I have not had food so delicately prepared and served in my entire life. Amazing. read more

Di Vino Rosso - Pistachio layered tarte - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This was our 2nd time at Di Vino Rosso. The first time over a year ago was excellent. The last experience this past weekend was not quite as good. We told them it was our daughters birthday when we booked the reservation. They never acknowledged it once. The food was ok. The steak was good but we are allergic to the cheese they serve on the spinach (2nd side) and they would not allow for a substitution so we have to paid 10.00 per additional side. The tables were cramped together making it difficult to get up to go the restroom. It was noisy and not a relaxing atmosphere. After spending $500 we realized we could have receive a better meal in a more enjoyable atmosphere for that kind of money. Don't not believe we will return. read more

Great food, service (Josh) and ambiance. Lamb chops / veal chop / stuffed artichokes and money bag pasta w pears cheese.. everything was delicious.. read more

I took my family here from out of town. They enjoyed everything about this restaurant. It is a very nice environment. The cocktails were amazing and the food was excellent! The service was great and they pay attention to detail. This is one of my favorite restaurants in columbia! read more

This was our first time dinning at Di Vino Rosso. Let me tell you, they did not disappoint. The atmosphere is beautiful, the staff is great, and the food is awesome. My husband and I often struggle with finding good Italian food, after living in Italy for three years. We are extremely picky. However, Di Vino Rosso is the closet most accurate Italian dinning that we have experienced since being back in the US. It was a great date night. We would absolutely recommend giving them a visit. read more

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Wow. I absolutely will add this to the pantheon of Columbia food places. I currently have Hales's number one, then share Saludas, Divino, and motor supply as close close close here one restaurant. There wasn't anything that was marginal on any of our plates tonight, the service is great. The food was great. I highly recommend this to anybody who's in town for a business mail or a graduation. read more

Nice vibe and great food. This was a really nice restaurant in downtown SC, small but definitely worth the visit. The service was extremely slow though and my medium pork chops were well done however it still tasted good. And of course my Aperol was on point. The octopus was my favorite! read more

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Di Vino Rosso is an institution here in Columbia with a loyal guest following. The restaurant offers an intimate dining environment yet one which is not overly pretentious allowing for a relaxed upscale setting. The menu is small and offers a variety of Italian dishes. Perhaps my expectations were too high for my first visit but I cant say that the fare lived up to the acclaim. while the dishes were unique, considering that each rings in in the high 20s to 30s, I was disappointed to learn from my waitress that the pasta is not even made in house. My dining companion elected for the bolgenese which he enjoyed. The sauce was prepared with boar and sausage meat which resulted in a gamely taste unlike any other Italian gravy. I opted for the mushroom pasta which was a bit bland and could have benefited from a slew of garlic. Our favorite dish of the night was actually the appetizer of the night, a tomato burrata caprese salad. read more

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This place is one of, if not the best fine dining restaurants, in Columbia. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted and immediately seated with amazing service. The amount of wine and cocktail options available make for such a beautiful experience. Everything about the atmosphere and amazing dishes absolutely makes this the pinnacle of dining in Columbia. A must try for date nights, celebrations, or just good food overall! read more

Di Vino Rosso - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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