Wine Spectator – Best of Award of Excellence

We are honored to receive The Wine Spectator Award for outstanding Wine Programs for the 29th consecutive year! Through the expertise of our incredibly knowledgeable Sommelier Chris Dillman, we continue to offer our guests an elegant and unique wine experiences! Learn more about our wine offerings HERE Learn more about the Wine Spectator Awards HERE We are very grateful for … Read More

Refectory earns four diamonds from AAA

AAA announced its annual 4 Diamond awards and, for the 24th straight year, The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro earned its Four Diamond designation. We are honored to have received this award along so many other distinguished restaurants around the world. We are so grateful to be recognized for the pursuit toward excellence in everything we do. View a complete list … Read More

OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards 2020

OpenTable Diners Choice Awards 2020 have named The Refectory Restaurant to have “The Best Food”, “The Best Service”, “The Most Romantic” “Most Notable Wine List”, “Best Ambiance” and “Best Overall Restaurant”!  Voted by OpenTable diners based on guest feedback! Thank you OpenTable and our guests for your unending support! It is our absolute pleasure to serve Columbus, Ohio and beyond … Read More

Refectory Owner Kamal Boulos Receives ORA Lifetime Achievement Award

Each year The Ohio Restaurant Association hosts it’s annual awards celebration spotlighting the hard work, dedication and outstanding professional & community services of their members. Recognizing their extraordinary contributions and innovative ideas: their use of technology, charitable contributions, transformative products, and dedication to education.  Through a lifetime of passion and leadership, these champions of the Ohio restaurant, food service & … Read More

Refectory earns four diamonds from AAA

AAA announced its annual 4 Diamond awards and, for the 24th straight year, The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro earned its Four Diamond designation. We are one of 656 restaurants in North America and the Caribbean to earn the honor and two of five in the state to be so recognized alongside Lola in Cleveland, Boca Restaurant and Nicola’s, both in Cincinnati. … Read More

Jeffrey Elasky … A Celebration of Life!

When the steward of the feast tasted the water now become wine, the steward of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Every man serves the good wine first; and when men have drunk freely, then the poor wine; but you have kept the good wine until now.” This story is from the book of John in the Bible. … Read More

It is with a deep sadness and profound sense of loss…

To all, It is with a deep sadness and profound sense of loss that I share with you all that Jeff Elasky went home to be with the LORD at 5:33 am Sunday, October 2, 2016. In the words of his son, Jordan Elasky. “He passed away peacefully in his sleep after my mother and I spoke with him and … Read More