“‘Outstanding’ Northern Italian cooking from the open kitchen of chef/co-owner Kent Rigsby – who’s ‘always on the cutting edge’ and keeps the menu ‘frequently changing’ – distinguishes this gorgeously’ redecorated ‘Short North Fixture’ that’s been ‘going strong’ since 1986; it’s ‘sophisticated’ , ‘lively’ and a bit loud at times’, providing ‘fantastic service and ‘reasonable prices’ that make it all the more appealing for ‘entertaining guests.’”
– Zagat Survey, 2008
“Rigsbys’s Cuisine Volatile is one of Columbus’ best buys for fine cuisine. You could take this restaurant and drop it into any French or other European city. While southern French and northern European may be the bedrock of Rigsby’s menu, periodic forays into Greek cooking and game dishes keep things eclectic. Old reliables include the excellent risottos (for example, one made with Gorgonzola, red onions and pistachios), delectable potato gnocchi, and spicy penne arrabbiata. But this restaurant is known for its tendency to successfully push the envelope… The wine list reflects the owner’s relentless pursuit of epicurean excellence. Where else would you find not one but three red Bandol wines plus a Bandol rose, two of which are from the top two properties there?” full article >
— Gayot.com
“A happy place to eat, this modern stylish Provencal Northern Italian in the trendy Short North district offers exciting cooking with complex flavors that are sometimes unusual but always good; it may be the place to be seen (however) unlike restaurants that focus on form over substance, this adventure in food delivers excellent fare artfully presented by a superb staff in a metropolitan setting.”