Colette Restaurant

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   Robert

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   11 reviews

   1.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   You enter the restaurant, great aesthetics; especially the bar area. Maître D on point A+. The restaurant is very echoey and loud . Pretty much impossible to hold a conversation unless you’re upon each other. It took over 15 minutes for any server to come by at all at even for the water service . After the server came by, she was lovely and efficient . The food was especially underwhelming. I was recommended this spot because of the superb food. We had  the Morel mushrooms that were the smallest I’ve ever seen for big money. we also had the escargot which was nothing to speak of , again, tiny, tiny portions.  I could make this dish in my kitchen from a can of snails at twice this level. My date had the beet salad. She says it was great but again I’d say the portion was less than 1/2 of a cup. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not looking for a Cheddar’s type of portion. I ordered the chicken with mustard sauce on entrée, again it was overpowered by whole grain mustard . I have been to France 25+times., this was almost inedible. We both had one cocktail , one champagne for her, and two glasses of Pinot Noir for me. The bill was $217, prior to the tip, for $265 I would rather go to Pepp & Delores Abigail Street or Sotto TWICE. In addition, the music in this already loud establishment was way too high in volume. The kitchen staff jamming should be secondary to the customers comfort. I wasn’t really looking for a screaming disco with triple the price for mediocre French cuisine. Boca would have been five times as polished, and a less expensive by far. I am thrilled to see new restaurants in Cincinnati. I hope this restaurant can find their true north and revamp the menu and service. Sounds like a job for the management and or ownership. Oh, by the way, the bread service was four dollars for the bread and $16 for the butter. Are you kidding? The French government mandates that a baguette cannot exceed one euro.
   

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   Alexa

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was perfect, lovely flavors and staff. The cod was the best fish ive had in a long time
   

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   Michele

   Washington DC

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We dined at Colette for our 20th Anniversary. We wanted a memorable evening and it was definitely achieved. We began with cocktails and the pate. The cocktails were inventive…my husband enjoyed the Franquette and I appreciated the non-alcoholic Rosemary in Thyme. We chose the Cod and the mushroom entrees. The flavors did not disappoint. The only comment was that the fried mushrooms were a bit tough. We finished our meal with the Mille-Feuille and the Chocolate Mousse. They both were incredible…the center of the mousse had crushed meringue-like cookies which were unexpected and a perfect texture contrast. It was an amazing evening that was topped with a signed plate from the chef and his team. Thanks for a great night!
   

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   Michelle

   Dublin

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and drinks. We loved the recommendations the waiter gave, too. Probably one of the best restaurants in Cincinnati/in the region.
   

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   Michael

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great, but especially don't sleep on the mushrooms.
   

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   Anne

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Both the food and the service were fabulous! Can’t wait to come back.
   

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   Skyler

   Cincinnati

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 12 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is incredible and the service is impeccable. Perfect for date night!
   

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   steve

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 12 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent and the service could not have been better. We were celebrating a birthday and every employee from the server to the sommelier to the bussing staff said happy birthday.
   

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   Shannon

   Las Vegas

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was some of the best I have had in a while. The Steak Tartare was one of the best versions of tartare that I have ever had.
   

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    Autumn

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Loved everything I had! Can't wait to go back to try other things!
    

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