Rigsby's Kitchen

I recently moved from the South back to Ohio. I have landed in Columbus for some time and I'm really excited to explore the city and everything it has to offer.

For Valentine's Day my girlfriend and I ended up at Rigsby's Kitchen, one of the premier spots in Columbus with a great reputation for it's food and service. It was really nice to find the valet easily and not have to bear the cold for too long. First impression was poorly designed opening door made it freezing by the entrance with an irritating wind fighting it's way in and making the check in process miserable. I made the reservation a week in advance and they were quick to recognize that and seat us as quickly as possible, THANK GOD. It was jam packed and our table had me sticking out hoping not to get struck by an ongoing passer. Though a simple observation I believe they would be better off getting rid of that table!

The House Gin and Tonic was amazing and our servers were very dligent and quick to tend to any need. Our appetizers, Pork Belly and Mussels came out quick and delicious. The bread served was absolutely perfect for the mussels. I couldn't help but soak it in the au jus that came with the mussels. Simply amazing. For some reason I didn't fully enjoy the pork belly as much. It was served charred and with salsa verde and I prefer pork belly in a softer texture.

Maria ordered a beautiful Scallop dish that came with loads of vegetables. The Chef wasn't afraid to make sure our belly's were full. Her dish looked like an art piece that was carefully put together, almost one of those experiences where you don't want to mess it up because it looks so nice. I ordered the Potato Gnocchi Bolognese. I'm a sucker for pasta and a good bolognese sauce. This was absolutely perfect! I was so happy with how it came out and tasted. Really nice balance of meat in the sauce to creaminess of the potato gnocchi. Definitely my favorite dish since I've been in Columbus. I look forward to going back and trying more of the food.