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Collette’s, Escondido, CA

Collette’s

4.7
4.7
1342 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
19:00
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming

We are committed to giving you a French inspired farm to table fine dining experience. We are forging partnerships with local farmers and organizations to bring you good food done well.

We believe that food has the power to bring people together and build community, and we're honored to be a part of that process.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, French, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 745-3835
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Lisa Rivera
  • Catering
    For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
  • Private party facilities
    For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
  • Area
    Escondido
  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street parking is usually available on Grand Ave and Broadway. Within a close distance to the restaurant there are also public parking lots.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Good for special occasions

  • North San Diego

    Best Food

  • North San Diego

    Best Value

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • North San Diego

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Collette's in downtown Escondido offers a "magical" dining experience with its farm-to-table concept and "delicious food and drinks". The intimate setting and attentive staff create a cozy atmosphere, while the chef's creative dishes, like the "BEST crab cake" and "divine Beef Wellington", ensure a memorable meal. Highly recommended!

1,342 Reviews
  1. Bryan

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were ok but not great, especially for the price. The value was very low. Service staff were very friendly and the owner's friend gave a nice gift, but I think the price of the gift was baked into the price-fixe meal cost. The receipt included a 30% tip suggestion on top of the meal costs which were absurd. Food was tasty enough but definitely not worth $130 each. Sizing and portion was on the small side. Quality was B+ tops. Would not go back.

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  2. Carolyn

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely ambiance and service. Food was excellent. The meat in the beef Wellingtion was truly exceptional. The squash soup, bland and boring, was the only disappointment. For the prix fixe dinner of $130 on Christmas Eve, some bread should have been offered, I think. We are looking forward to another meal there in the future.

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  3. Mary

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dinning at Collette’s. The food was delicious. We had the scallops and the steelhead trout. All the food tasted wonderfully fresh and was creatively prepared. Annie and all the staff were attentive and pleasant.

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  4. Rebecca

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finely prepared food from locally sourced ingredients. Excellent service from Annie. Lovely ambience. Will return.

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  5. Elizabeth

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the best dining experience we’ve had in a long time! The food was absolutely incredible and they paid attention to every little detail! And not just to the food, but to the place settings, the chairs, the cucumber water, the amuse bouche, the palate cleanser, literally everything. Even the bathrooms were creative and pleasant. The ambience was warm and comfortable, and the noise level was just right. The service was also incredible, never had to ask for anything, and gave great recommendations from the menu. The Pork Tomahawk was on this delicious polenta and chorizo size and we loved it! We also loved the Farmer’s Vegetables and the drinks we had. I never write reviews, but I really want to support this local restaurant because it is excellent and we will definitely be going back!

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  6. Tobee

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is little gem in downtown Escondido I had the scallops which were delicious. My husband had the skirt steak which was also very good. The portions are not large but it was enough. The pistachio gelato-very rich and creamy We will be back!

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  7. THOMAS

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for a casual upscale dinner. It has a new chef and I am hopeful it does well. It uses farm to table concept and this time of year there isn’t much farming in the area. That concept will function better in the spring and summer, IMHO.

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  8. Lola

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Really wanted to like this place. The service was extremely slow. The food was decent at best. I would come back in hopes of better service. I may try some other choices on the menu.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Robert

    VIP

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food choices were excellent and both myself and my wife enjoyed the salmon and Brazilian beef, respectfully. Your chef is EXCELLENT, but I think she needs some help to get food out a bit sooner. we will come back and look forward to other "farm to table" offerings. Just a thought. And would like to see a bit more mid-range priced red wines. Joseph Phelps Insignia is delicious, but I'm not spending $422 a bottle.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Larry

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu online is really confusing. Great service and ambiance. Good food but needs a little more flavor/spices. Pricy.

    1 person found this helpful

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Collette’s is rated 4.7 stars by 1342 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for Collette’s

113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Area
    Escondido
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, French, Continental
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is usually available on Grand Ave and Broadway. Within a close distance to the restaurant there are also public parking lots.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lisa Rivera
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (760) 745-3835
  • Catering
    For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
  • Private party facilities
    For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
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