My husband an I went to Columbus Inn for City Restaurant Week. The price-fixed options were pretty plentiful and it was one of the only restaurants participating that had a vegetarian option. The outside of the restaurant is a bit rustic, with a stone exterior and and a patio overlooking Route 52. As you enter the front door, you are greeted by a hostess stand and a staircase. To the left, in a separate room, is the bar area and the outdoor seating. To the right (looking into the windowed wine cooler) is the dining room. The Atmosphere is upscale, yet comfortable; dark, but inviting. The employees were quite friendly and our server was excellent – suggesting drinks to pair with our meals and acting in a genuine manner.
I ordered the Mixed Greens Salad and Goat Cheese Gnocchi as the first part of my three-course meal. Before our food arrived, we were offered a bread basket with warm rolls. The rolls were good, nothing special, but felt and tasted almost fresh-baked. I like it when restaurnats do that! The salad greens were crips and fresh, with a few cherry tomatoes in the mix, and a savory dressing (unfortunately, I cannot remember what it was). The gnocchi was a larger portion than I expected – enough for two servings if I wanted to save room for my third-course dessert! The gnocchi is served with cherry tomatoes and covered in a fresh basil pomodoro sauce and goat cheese “parm”. Excellent! I loved the soft gnocchi paired with the roasted cherry tomatoes. Everything was creamy and the sauce coated it nicely – not too much, not too little. I am a definite fan!
After I had the remainder of the gnocchi boxed up, it was time for a big decision: dessert. They let you choose from any of the options on their regular dessert menu. I opted for the homemade vanilla gelato with peanut butter and chocolate chunks. The gelato was rich and the peanut butter and chocoalte chunks provided a nice crunch against the soft the otherwise soft and creamy texture. They gave me two scoops, which I was unable to finish, but ate most of it again.
The food at Columbus Inn is delicious and I definitely recommend it for vegetarians AND omnivores J
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