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    Colette OTR * Mostly French Restaurant by Chef Danny Combs

    4.7 (130 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Colette
    Carrie J.

    OMG, after the underground tour we went to Colette's to eat. We sat at the bar as there were no tables available. So happy we made this decision other wise we would have missed wonderful food and service. The Beet salad was the best and I do not like beets. I could eat this salad at least twice a week if not more often. Our first time having escargot - not a disappointment. Had the Missy drink very refreshing and then the NAviation also very good. I hade the breaded chicken it was delicious and prepared the way chicken should be prepared. The portion size was big enough to serve 2 people. The flavor rich. The ambiance was great but the service was even better.

    Trang L.

    Really nice establishment and lives up to the hype. We came here to celebrate my birthday and it was a nice evening. The vibes were chill and cozy. The staff was really nice and attentive especially when we had our toddler with us. For starters we ordered the brioche which was so divine - I could eat literally ten on those! We also ordered the steak tartar and that was delicious, great quality. As for the entres, my husband ordered a pasta dish and I ordered their cod dish. My husband enjoyed his pasta dish, although not amazed. The cod was amazing, so amazing that my two year old toddler loved it . It was cooked to perfection and the toasted brioche on top balanced the buttery texture of the fish - well done!

    Drankk
    Van Anh N.

    Cute and cozy. Really good food!! Great service. Made a reservation and recommend you do too if you dine here. Icelandic Cod: good!!!!! Their brioche crust on the fish is chefs kiss. And the cod is soooo soft and yum. Caviar beurre blanc is yum but maybe could have been a little less salty since there's caviar there. Highly recommend :) Steak frites: your average steak frites! Cook great. Fries are McDonald's vibes which I like LOL. Demi glaze is gud gud Escargot: is okayyy good and not the best. Tomato: seasonal tomato starter was yummmmm. Would recommend if you see it!!! 100% would come back for a nice dinner! Pretty reasonably priced!

    Isabel E.

    Service was great - they came around frequently and were helpful. The restaurant looks beautiful and is very vibey. The food was delicious. Only con was paying for still water. I was not made aware of this when I asked for water and was disappointed to see that on the check without being told.

    Parisian Carrot Salad
    Kim S.

    Colette has been on my list of restaurants to check out for quite a while now so I was excited to finally eat there last night. We had theater tickets for later that evening so before reserving a table, I reached out to the restaurant to see what time they suggested we come in and their suggestion was spot on! Our server also asked if we had anything to get to so he could make sure to time our dinner just right. It's little touches like that which set restaurants apart. Service was impeccable. Since it was our first visit, our server went over the menu with us and then gave us time to look it over. He had the perfect balance of checking on us without overdoing it. I noticed the manager helping out in all sorts of ways as well, delivering drinks or clearing off tables. Of course the highlight of our visit was the meal itself. We started with the bread and Animal Farm butter which comes from a very small dairy farm and is only available in a small handful of restaurants, including The French Laundry in NYC. "You might be asking yourself what's the big deal? Butter is butter." I thought the same thing but it really is special and worth a try. I started with the Parisian Carrot Salad which was light and bright. I think a smaller serving at a lower price point might be a good idea though. My husband got the escargot appetizer and enjoyed it as well. For our meals we had the cavatelli and the duck; both were outstanding. Then we shared the profiteroles which was the perfect way to top off our dinner. We will absolutely visit again in the future.

    Bread and butter
    Morgan W.

    Popped in on a cold Tuesday evening. We ordered the bread and butter service, Ganay Wine and two pasta dishes. The waiter asked that all food be submitted at the same time. The service was very attentive, decor classy and inviting. The lamb Pasta dish was hearty and perfect with the bread to sop up the rich sauce. The lighter pasta dish was buttery, but less filling. Portions were medium to small, but amazing quality food.

    The dessert they gave for our celebration
    Shalil J.

    I wanted to really like this place, especially after reading other reviews but unfortunately, this place delivered too little (literally in portion size but not on the bill) After a long flight out, my sister took my parents and I to dine her at Collette. This was my first visit and it was quite pleasant. The restaurant is on the smaller side so definitely, a reservation is a must! But the seating area was still comfortable and the ambiance was nice. Our server was excellent. He knew the menu inside and out and was helpful in helping us decide on our order. He was incredibly attentiative throughout the meal as well! We ordered the escargot Pain Mason bread to begin with. The escargot was a bit of a dissapointment flavor wise. It was missing one or two ingredients that would've really made this be delectable. The bread was very tasty but definitely felt overpriced for the quantity we received (a common theme here it seems). We also ordered the whipped cod which was different but a little plain on taste. For the main course, we ordered the Icelandic Cod, the Duck Confit, and the Herbed Cavatelli. The cod was tasty and the duck was nice as well. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the pasta dish, the Herbed Cavatelli. Again, the biggest issue with this restaurant was the portion size for the price they're charging you. I wanted to like this restaurant a lot more than I ended up enjoying it. For the price that they charge you, my expectations were higher. If they're going to charge so much, than the taste has to be there if they are going to skimp on the portion of food they end up delivering to your table. I left the restaurant hungry. That shouldn't have been the case ordering as much as we did and that isn't the case at other restaurants. Im not sure if I will be back. It would take at least an increase in portion size to have me give them a second chance.

    apple dessert
    Megan B.

    Service was phenomenal, staff was so friendly and helpful, and the food was amazing. Most of the menu items are French, but the waiter did a very good job to explain every item to us and answer any questions we had. We will definitely be back!!

    Mille-Feuille
    David N.

    Went there for their Valentine's Day 4-course meal. Parked in the garage across the street. Great service from the moment we entered the restaurant. Decor was very nice inside. Staff was all friendly and helpful. Got seated right away. Staff was very attentive in checking on us, answering any questions, and refilling our drinks. Great selection of their most popular menu items to pick from. Everything tasted great and came out in a timely manner. Highly recommend!

    Erin C.

    We had the pain maison. It was enjoyable. For entrees, we sampled the colette burger, the steak frites, and the raviole du dauphine. I would recommend the burger as the best of those options. The steak with the steak frites was drowned in a sauce that overpowered the steak. The Raviole didn't have much flavor. Desserts were enjoyable. Especially the gateau pommes. It was a sort of variant of apple pie and would recommend. Service was incredibly slow. We sat for a long while without being asked if we wanted appetizers. Drinks sat empty. And when asked for refills, they came slow or not at all and we had to catch someone else to refill.

    Colette is the kind of place that makes even the non-French-speaking guest want to learn how to say oui. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels effortlessly chic and transportive. The service is impeccable -- polished, attentive, and genuinely warm without ever feeling overdone. And the food? Unforgettable. Every dish feels intentional, beautifully executed, and packed with flavor that lingers long after the meal is over. It's not just dinner -- it's an experience you'll be thinking about (and craving) again soon.

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    Scott N.

    We had a 6 pm reservation on a Tuesday. I was surprised how busy it was until we started eating. After, the number of people there on a Tuesday no longer surprised me. Our server was fantastic. He took his time with us and made sure we understood everything on the menu. He recommended the Icelandic Cod, which was at odds with my plan to have the Herbed Cavatelli. I mentioned my dilemma when it came time to order. Brian reconfirmed his recommendation for the cod, so that's what I ordered. We started with Pain Maison, which was fresh milk brioche and seasonal butter. The butter was caramelized shallot and fennel. The butter was served on top of the warm brioche, which I split in two while I watched the butter disappear into the bread. The butter was fantastic and the brioche was slightly sweet. It was absolutely delightful in every way. As we were dining, the sun was going down and they were able to open up the shades. It gave the restaurant a more urban feel. Next we had Escargot a la Bourguignon. Mark was not about to eat escargot, but it was recommended he use the bread to dip into the garlic butter, which was so very good. The escargot were wonderful. It was how they were prepared that put the flavor over the top. Finally the main course. I had the Icelandic Cod and Mark had Steak Frites. The caviar beurre blanc that covered the plate of the Icelandic Cod was a taste sent from heaven. The cod was cooked perfectly, flaking in the most beautiful way. The brioche crust added a crunchy flavor that perfectly complimented the delicate fish. Mark tasted the beurre blanc with a french fry and he was in love with the flavor. Mark loved the steak and especially the sauce. After he tried my sauce, he said that Colette really knows how to make a sauce. True enough! I was nervous about tasting the steak. Have you ever been so in love with your meal that the thought of tasting something else could ruin it? Hmmm, maybe it's just me. Anyway, that taste of steak was wonderful. It didn't make me wish I'd ordered steak instead of cod. It didn't leave me wanting more steak, but I was thrilled to have had a taste. We didn't have time for dessert, which was a bummer. Brian said to come back after the show for dessert, but the show lasted longer than Colette's open hours. Dinner and the dining experience was top notch. I mentioned to Mark that I will have to reduce all my other five star reviews to four after having eaten at Colette. It's the standard against which I will compare future meals.

    Kelli R.

    When your phone is listening to you and just showed you everyone and everything at Colette you have to go check it out for yourself. This amazing restaurant has something for everyone and a lot of new and inspiring dishes. Of course we got the famous ones but we even tried a few staff recommendation. You cannot go wrong with anything. The small atmosphere is welcoming but intimate and the ability to watch the kitchen staff if magical! We will be return asap

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    Amazing food, amazing service. It was a meal to remember. Will definitely come back the next time we're in Cincinnati.

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