Highly recommended!!!!!…read more Been here several times since moving to SC from NY. Definitely the best place we've found south of Brooklyn. Good is great and even more importantly, it's great consistently. The counter staff is always friendly and quick to get you your food. Everything is always spot on, including their homemade Italian ices. More importantly, those ices are available all year long. For anyone who knows good Italian ices, Cucinella's definitely compares to the likes of Marino's. This place has a great NYC pizza joint vibe. Simple yet awesome decor, my kinda music playing discretely in the background. Low enough to enjoy a conversation over lunch but loud enough to hear. Best of all, you can buy a pie (a pizza pie) whole or by the slice. If you're in the area, it would be worth your stopping in. Enjoy!!!

I'm not sure what the hype is about. This pizza really isn't very good. Maybe a bit better than…read moreLittle Caesar's but absolutely not even in the same time zone as NY pizza. Keep in mind, NY style isn't even my favorite style, If the pizza is good, it's good. This was meh. I am being really generous with the three stars. It wasn't horrible. I had the cheese pizza because that's the way to tell how good the pizza is. The cheese tasted like Sysco bulk cheese. The sauce has almost no flavor. The crust was bland but not horrible. I think the frozen pizza from Kroger has more flavor. I thought I got covid again it was so bland. I hate to be so critical of a family owned business and I generally don't blast a place I am trying for the first time. The best thing I can say about this place is that they have a variety of toppings, though I didn't try them.

The food here is consistently good. I mostly come here for their desserts (made in-house) but their…read moreregular 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).

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.

In town for a college visit, tired but in the mood for pizza!! Absolutely delicious! The garlic…read morebread and salads amazing! Then they had this fantastic Italian beer I never had before! Love it! We googled for an hour and so happy we picked this place!

Food was great! We grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered a few items. Proportional, filling and…read morefresh. Pricey but worth it. My only complaint is it's an hour+ away from us. Keep up the good work!

I finally made it to Black Rooster, and I can't wait to return. The downstairs is cozy, of course;…read morethen the stairs to the rooftop are to the right. There is an elevator if needed. The rooftop is so cute. There is an intimate couch area, and the rest are tables. The rooftop has nice views. There's a bar downstairs and upstairs. On the rooftop, you order at the bar, take your number, and wait for your drinks and food. Their happy hour menu is pretty solid, and it's 4-6 pm. I had an Aperol margarita, and it was absolutely delicious. I went with the burger because it was on happy hour and looked delicious. The burger was actually really good, and it was packed with flavor. The fries were hand-cut and delicious. They have a couple different aiolis that are top-notch. The meatballs were pretty good. More fans would be ideal for summers in Columbia.

The food and drinks they served were all great. The beef tartare in particular was very fresh and…read morehonestly some of the best I've had. My only critique is the price. I felt like it was slightly overpriced compared to the average (West) Columbia market for what you get. The waitress was pleasant and she did a great job handling our orders. The restaurant is placed in a fantastic location. You get a view of Meeting St and of the bridge heading into downtown. The inside seating was a lot smaller than I expected so I would definitely take the rooftop whenever possible, but I don't believe the rooftop is open for reservation.

Went here a few times when my sweetie was nearby in the hospital. I'd heard good things but it was…read morebetter than I expected. I had the Eggplant Parmesan with pasta and she had the Chicken Parm. Both were great. On my return she had the half-chicken meal and I had a a falafel pita with fries. Again, both very satisfying and great portions as well! I haven't had any desserts but they look really good in the classic desert wheel window. I've only done take out, but the service has been very much on point both times. Looking forward to a return.

Service is always good. Food is meh. It used to be great or maybe my flavor profile has changed…read more It's just kind of bland now. I definitely have other Greek restaurants I prefer.

I really wanted to like this place. The food was delicious and the dessert was also pretty good…read more Their service is where they lose their stars for me. I felt like I was being served by high schoolers. I felt like I was forgotten for most of my experience. Though I would like to add that the restaurant is very beautiful (especially their outside seating).

Really awesome authentic Italian food in Columbia proper!…read more Sauces are made in house, portions are great, but service was AMAZING! Our server Mattie knew the menu very well and made excellent suggestions based off what we liked. Really awesome all around experience, and they offer a military/1st responder/veteran discount.

I went for lunch by myself a couple weeks ago. I had excellent service. The food was so good I…read moreordered the chicken scallopini. The food came out fast. The pasta was delicious the chicken was cooked perfectly. The flavors really sang on the plate. I had an espresso and crème brûlée for dessert. The music was great and I could tell the other diners around me were also having a great time. The whole restaurant worked in great harmony. I forgot to take a picture of the chicken scallopini because I was so hungry.

Had not been to Travinia in a while and looked forward to visiting. Ordered Old Fashion cocktails…read more Waiter stated they were good. Wrong type of cherry and way too sweet. I had the chicken parm. Chicken was way over cooked and black burn on the edges. My husband had the chicken carbonara...way too dry and needed more sauce and seasoning. Disappointed. Probably will be a while before we consider going again.

Both higher-end and casual options depending on what you want. Small space so there may be a wait…read moretime, but we got lucky on a raining evening. The food was excellent. There are small bites to choose from as soon as you are seated which are easy to fill up on. We then ordered stuffed mussels - which were could-have-just-ordered-this-all-night delicious. Then I ordered the Cavatelli al Modo Mio, which was a perfectly al dente pasta and chopped squash cooked with sage and brown butter. Save room for dessert! We ordered the Dark Chocolate Budino which we would get again! So good. The wine selection is modeled after Venetian wine bars - the staff is friendly and very knowledgeable to help with recommendations to pair with your meal. We were excited about the Negroni selection and cocktails but need to explore the wine menu more next time.

This place is a true hole in the wall. The vibes are homey and they have outdoor seating that has a…read morelittle bit of a private feel to it. Our server was so nice and incredible. And the food. So amazing. I'm very particular about when I get pasta bc often times it is overpriced for what it is, which this place is still expensive, but their pasta is so so good!!! Can't recommend enough.