The Refectory Recognized Among the Most Stunning Dining Rooms in the Country

We’re honored to share that The Refectory Restaurant has been featured in a recent national roundup by Fast Food Club highlighting the most stunning restaurant dining rooms across all 50 states. To be recognized not just for our cuisine, but for the atmosphere we’ve carefully preserved and cultivated over decades, is incredibly meaningful — especially as we approach our 50th … Read More

The Refectory Named Ohio’s Best French Restaurant

We are honored to share some exciting news: The Refectory Restaurant has been recognized as the best French restaurant in Ohio in a recent feature highlighting standout dining destinations across the country. 👉 Read the full article here:Read the article on AOL The recognition places The Refectory among the most notable French dining destinations in the state, celebrating the restaurant’s … Read More

The Refectory Named Ohio’s Best French Restaurant

We’re honored and grateful to share that The Refectory Restaurant has been recognized as the best French restaurant in Ohio, highlighted in a recent feature by The Columbus Dispatch. 🎉 👉 Read the full article here:The Refectory in Columbus named Ohio’s best French restaurant The article highlights what so many of our guests already know — that The Refectory has … Read More

50 YEARS OF STELLAR SERVICE AT THE REFECTORY

View Article As PDF We’re grateful to Columbus Business First for recently sitting down with our owner, Kamal Boulos, to reflect on The Refectory’s nearly five decades in Columbus — and the journey that has shaped us along the way. The article traces the path from our beginnings in 1976 — when the restaurant operated under the name Olde Church-House … Read More

The Refectory Ranked Among Columbus’s Top Fine Dining Restaurants of 2025

We’re thrilled to share that Columbus Underground recently included The Refectory in its annual roundup of the Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in Columbus of 2025 — a list shaped by readers’ votes and celebrating the city’s vibrant dining scene. In the list published earlier this month, The Refectory appears alongside celebrated local restaurants such as Agni, Lindey’s, Cento, and … Read More

Kamal Boulos Honored by the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance

We are humbled and honored to share that The Refectory and owner Kamal Boulos were recently inducted into the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance Hall of Fame — a recognition reserved for industry leaders who have demonstrated enduring excellence and meaningful contribution to Ohio’s hospitality community. The Columbus Business Journals covered the event in a recent article, highlighting the restaurants … Read More

Columbus Underground Praises The Refectory’s French Fare

View The Article – https://columbusunderground.com/restaurant-review-refectorys-french-fare-ma1/ We’re honored that Columbus Underground recently featured The Refectory in their review of standout French cuisine in the city. The article highlights everything our guests have long cherished — a warm, polished service, a dining room that feels both timeless and intimate, and menus that evolve with the seasons and Chef Richard’s creative inspirations. Seated … Read More

The Refectory Named One of Columbus’s Most Romantic Restaurants

View the article here: https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/01/30/best-romantic-restaurants-columbus-10-top-spots-date-night/88394202007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx56p117550c117550v11xx56d–41–b–41–&gca-ft=185&gca-ds=sophi We’re honored to be included in The Columbus Dispatch’s recent roundup of the top romantic restaurants in Columbus — a list celebrating intimate dining spots perfect for date night and special occasions. For fifty years, The Refectory has been a place where guests gather to mark life’s most meaningful moments — anniversaries, proposals, celebrations, and … Read More

Money Inc. – The 30 Best Restaurants in Ohio: Top Dining Destinations

Money Inc. names The Refectory Restaurant the Best Restaurant in Ohio in 2025! View the article here: https://moneyinc.com/the-30-best-restaurants-in-ohio/ “Ohio’s vibrant culinary scene continues to evolve, offering everything from upscale dining establishments to cozy hometown eateries. From Cleveland’s innovative urban kitchens to Cincinnati’s historic venues and Columbus’s diverse food corridors, the Buckeye State has developed a reputation for quality dining experiences … Read More

The Top 10 Columbus Fine Dining Restaurants of 2023

Columbus Underground named The Refectory The Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Columbus in 2023! View the article here: https://columbusunderground.com/the-top-10-columbus-fine-dining-restaurants-of-2023/ “If you’re looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or just a fancy date locale, there are a lot of places you can choose from, all over Columbus. Our readers help us narrow down and spotlight the best of … Read More