Columbus Park Trattoria - Stamford

A few weeks ago my wife and I were here after a long covid-induced absence. We sat at the bar and had a great EXPERIENCE. Food was great, drinks were great, service was great, vibe was great ... u get the picture. Our bill was $200+ and I was happy to pay it. We've all paid good for less than stellar dining. So we were excited to go back this past weekend with another couple who had never been there. I walk into the restaurant which was buzzing. A vibrant atmosphere. I was told that our party was already seated UPSTAIRS and was lead back outside, through a side door and proceeded up a flight of stairs reminiscent of a budget motel. Immediately it felt like we were being punished, like second class citizens. The EXPERIENCE was HORRIBLE! The room felt like a morgue. I wanted to walk out but was persuaded not to. The table placed us at an uncomfortably far distance from each other. The service was haphazard. The food was not as good. However, the cost was the same. Had I been advised that we'd be sitting upstairs, I would have rescheduled. We had intended to dine here regularly, but now it looks like another prolonged absence is inevitable or even permanent.

Wry nice! Excellent menu and execution. We showed up on a Friday evening without a reservation and the kindly accommodated us. But it’s better to reserve a table because the place was jumping!

Bread was cold probably frozen and the pasta were not well cooked it’s a big disappointment. Outset of the restaurant is nice.

What a great party at Columbus Park! Their second floor is rhe perfect spot for a group and the food was great! And so was rhe service. Rhanks to the whole team for making our party so memorable.

We went here for a private party. The food and service was fantastic! I had the filet mignon which came out exactly how I ordered it and the cut was very tender. Delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant.