Madrigal

"From the moment you walk in the atmosphere takes you away. Beautiful low lighting and the music selection is superb. A perfect date night location. We initially decided to try Madrigal for the wine selections, which were wonderful, but the food and service will bring us back again and again. The chef even came out before we left to see if we enjoyed everything. We started with the Caprese salad and a bottle of the Nebbiolo. For our mains we ordered the Prosciutto Arugula pizza and Gratin de Poulet. The pizza would have been enough for two but we wanted extra to take home. Saved room for dessert of course the lovely waiter suggested the Basque pistachio cheesecake which was wonderful. Loved everything about this hidden gem of a restaurant!!!"

"Hands down the best restaurant in Columbia! My brother and I both had our graduation celebration dinners here, and everything about this restaurant is top notch. The staff are incredibly nice each time we come, and the food is just outstanding! Everything on the menu tastes amazing and the presentation is always beautiful. The Al Pesto pizza, tiramisu, and blueberry dessert are definitely my favorites. Truly a hidden gem in downtown Columbia!!"

"This place is a hidden gem! I came with high expectations due to already high reviews but wow, a small, modest and budget friendly place can be so unpretentiously pleasant, with the right music, lightening, wine and simple but delicious food and 5-star service who treat you as first class passenger. Hope to be back!"

"The food was outstanding- very fresh, seasoned perfectly and great quality. Don’t be fooled by the outward appearance. Be prepared when you walk in, it is an intimate space (very small- only about 8 tables). The staff was friendly and attentive. We did not have reservations but I would suggest making them if going in the evening. The portions are adequate and pricey, but the food tasted amazing! So, be prepared for a little extra $$. The pizza is thin crust, the pesto chicken sandwich was delicious- the bread to die for! Five stars for service and taste! We were disappointed there wasn’t much dessert out in the case to choose from."

"I have to say that the food, service, and ambiance is superb. The dressing of the Cesar salad is creamy yet light. I am not a big fan of Cesar salad but I ended up finishing most of my husband's salad. The turkish coffee is strong yet not harsh or sour. If you are a fan of thin crust pizza, I recommend the madrigal pepperoni. Not sure if the rest of their pizza is thin crust but we will be coming back for more. Their pizza sauce is sweet and flavorful. Their portions of Mozzarella cheese are great. Now with the Desserts, they are amazing. Not too sweet and paired with the turkish coffee, goes perfect. The cheesecakes are not your typical flavors. Be ready to be impressed. The service is also top notch. The actual restaurant is small with great ambiance. Nice music and relaxing. I recommend this place to anyone wanting something different in columbia south carolina!"