Our server Lindsay was amazing and did a great job of describing the menu! All of the staff were so great, we didn't have an empty plate at our table for more than a minute. The atmosphere was so great, beautiful art on the walls and very bright. The food was to die for, must try the cod! read more

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Service was AMAZING!!! And, impossibly, the food was even better!! (I'm a big foodie, I'm seriously SO critical when it comes to food, and this place is unimaginably delicious) The carrot salad and escargot was soooo good. I got the Cod as my entree, and h*** s***. Amazing. I don't recall our server's name, but she had really cute micro bangs and was so accommodating. It was me and my boyfriend's anniversary and to end the night off she brought us a lemony drink to toast too!! Seriously one of the top three best nights of my life, couldn't recommend this place enough!! read more

The food was exquisite, and our service was great. Will be returning to try many more dishes. read more

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Elegant, delicious, perfection! With a warm and peaceful atmosphere. Service was prompt and professional. read more

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We had a great experience at Colette! Our server was attentive and helpful, the atmosphere was welcoming and vibrant without being overly loud, and the food was delicious! We ordered the Sebastian's Bakery Bread Service, the smoked trout spread with toast points, the beet salad, the cod and the duck cassoulet. My favorite thing that we ordered was the duck cassoulet but I absolutely want to go back to try the burger and steak frites! We'll be back for sure! read more

The service was great, atmosphere was fine and the food was tasty, but also not really for me- nothing specifically wrong with it- just not my vibe. It's pretty pricey and the menu is almost too simple- it's hard to really describe it other than maybe saying that if you wanna go out with a few friends for drinks and share a few tasting items or dessert, then perfect, but for dinner itself (for my tastes) it's kind of hard to put together a really nice cohesive meal- like the offerings are nice but just don't really compliment each other in a really fluid way- like it's a French inspired tapas menu - just not what I was expecting - paired with my personal sentiment that I've enjoyed other similar type foods elsewhere that I've liked way better. We ordered the fish spread dip, the laminated brioche, the ravioli, the beet salad, the carrot salad, the lamb cavatelli, the mushrooms, the cod dinner, and all four of the desserts- So we did give it a fair shake, but I guess I just was expecting to fall in love with at least one of the dishes, but not one of them made me say "oh, that's really really good"- which with all the hype I've heard around town and given we ordered so many things, I just had a set expectation. And maybe it is that the overall quality/offerings of the menu are lacking or maybe it's just my personal opinion- but it's just not the spot for me. If you're looking for a fuller more cohesive menu that will knock your socks off with deliciousness without spending a pretty penny- this is not it. read more

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Great space. Focused menu. The entres were fantastic. We had the duck confit and the cod. The beet salad was good as was the pate, very good. The drinks were a bit mixed but they adjusted her drink so all good, and terrific service! Fantastic dessert! read more

Colette OTR * Mostly French Restaurant by Chef Danny Combs - Drink menu - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Tremendous food and service. All dishes were above and beyond expectations. Service was very personal as well. read more

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(4.15) ~ Very good overall food & service. Reservations recommended. DRINKS: ** Espresso = (4.25) Very good ** Water (tap) = (4) very good FOOD: ** Laminated Brioche = (4.25) Very good ** Raviole du Dauphine = (4.25) Very good **Mousse Au Chocolat = (4.25) Very good ** Roasted Beets = (4) very good read more

Excellent service and warming decor. Recommend the ravioli and duck confit. The steak and frite with a peppercorn sauce, the sauce had an off taste to it and for the price, the cut of the steak was not worth it. read more

Nice upscale restaurant with open kitchen, but with plenty of nooks if you don't want to watch or hear them cooking. The bar is classy and you can even eat up there as a walk in if you failed to make a reservation. After your tasty meal, leave room for a chocolate mousse. You won't be sorry. read more

A friend of mine came across pictures of a meal at Colette on Instagram and decided we needed to check this place out. I came here in a group of 6 people on a weeknight, and was blown away by the food and service. I don't give a lot of 5 star reviews, but this definitely earned it. I can't wait to return Located on the corner of Race and 14th, Colette is in the location Zula used to be. There's street parking and nearby parking garages. Décor is tasteful, not overly dim, with large windows adding to an airy ambience. There's a small, intimate bar space as you enter, a few high top seating options and maybe 10-15 other tables. It's not overly cramped, and doesn't get too loud. We had reservations, and were able to be seated promptly as we arrived. Our main server came quickly and got us waters and drink orders while we waited on the rest of the group to arrive. She was very helpful in explaining the menu, giving suggestions on how much to order and checking in on us. The rest of the staff was amazing as well, constantly clearing the table, refreshing our waters and replacing our plates between courses. The food was amazing. Full stop. We tried to try as much as we could on the menu. Everything was flavorful, fresh but a few things stood out. The bread was life changing, to the point where I wanted to get some to go for the breakfast the next day. Do not skip the bread. It's so buttery, flakey, soft, sweet and salty that I can't understand how all those things can occur in one bite. Roasted beet salad was amazing, rivaling my favorite beet salad at Abigail Street. Parisian carrot salad was great, and we did not try the other two. We tried all the plats except the Colette burger, which we thought would be hard to share. Highlights of the plats were the ravioli, seasonal vegetables and the duck confit. The other life changing moment was dessert. We tried all 4 of the desserts on the menu, but the star of the show was the Mille-Feuille. We liked it enough to order another one after finishing 4 desserts between 6 people. As far as drinks, pretty extensive cocktail and wine list. I had the Rosemary in Thyme mocktail, which I really enjoyed. Perfect blend of flavors without being overly sweet or tart. read more

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We came for some dessert and I can't wait to come back and try everything else. A beautiful new restaurant in OTR with timeless flare and attentive staff. Still dreaming about the profiteroles!! read more

Make reservations ahead of time! Hot spot with good food. Service was great, everyone was really nice and welcomed us soon as I walked in. The cod and the mousse would be two dishes I'd come back for. I'd like to try the steak frites and beet salad some time too, everything looked good! read more

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I had to write this review because i cannot stop thinking about this place. I live in Columbus but often thinking about taking a quick trip to Cincinnati just to eat here. The ambiance of Colette is upscale yet homey and comforting. Every thing i consumed this night at Colette was the best thing i ever ate. I got the bread service and it was flakey and buttery, the cod which was the best fish, perfectly cooked and my friends got the ravioli which was also melt in your mouth good. We also shared the Parisian carrot salad which i can't stop thinking about, a simple salad yet so fresh and unique. Highly recommend. 10/10 read more

Colette OTR * Mostly French Restaurant by Chef Danny Combs - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Our party of six had a fantastic dinner at Colette. One of the best meals out in a long time. The service was also excellent. Our group of foodies is not easy to please and everyone loved the meal. We will be back! read more

Colette is in my top 2 restaurants in Cincinnati. The food is so delicious and impressive. You must get the laminated rolls, there is nothing better than buttery laminated salty bread. I was surprised at how delicious the cod was. The only thing I haven't loved is the cherry layered dessert. It tasted like it was made with lard, which for me is a turn-off. Everything else that I've eaten & drank has been incredible. read more

Everything was excellent, but the Sole Meunière was out of this world delicious! Enough for two people to each have a generous serving and it was served with potatoes. The restaurant has a nice, cozy, French feel to it and the tables are not too close to fellow diners, which I appreciate. Service was spot-on. read more

Colette OTR * Mostly French Restaurant by Chef Danny Combs - Sole Meunière - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came here with my family and recommend it. We tried a lot and everything was good. The bread service, wow, those brioche rolls. Then we had Brandade de Morue and Vol-au-Vent. Wasn't blown away on these. They also brought us the Pate on accident. My wife, brother, and I split the Roasted Beets and Simple Greens salads. Both very good as well. We were interested in the Parisian Carrot but then saw it was shaved, raw carrots and not as appealing. My brother and I split the Colette Burger and the Herbed Cavatelli. Would get both again, very tasty. Table split Choux au Croquelin, Mousse Au Chocolat, and Mille-Feuille for dessert. Each of these was phenomenal. read more

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The place is amazing! Definitely a new favorite in the cincy area. Everything we had was excellent, you really can't go wrong with anything you order. Favorites were the ravioli and the bread for sure. The service was also excellent, our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, she was great and kept our glasses full the entire time. She also did a great job timing the food to come out just a few minutes after we finished each course. The ambiance is also great, with lots of cool things to look at. I will say the tables were pretty close together, however we had an early reservation so there wasn't anyone next to us for most of the meal. This place is definitely a must try if you're in the area! read more

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Love this new French vibe. A great place to get a few things and share with friends. Staff is super friendly and explained basically everything! They also gave great recommendations on how many plates to order. Perfect wine list as well. The duck confit was INCREDIBLE. Also don't forget about the bread service (yummy laminated flaky pastries not your typical drier bread with butter). The bathrooms were a little random and felt super detached from the restaurant but not horrible. Overall glad to have this new place in the Washington Park area! read more

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My favorite restaurant in the whole city. Food is always incredible. I love the people that work there and the service is top notch. Beautiful view of the park if you sit outside but the inside is so relaxing and moody. Worth every penny. read more

What a wonderful addition to Cincinnati. Friendly, attentive service. Great vibes throughout. Cocktails: We had the N/A Rosemary in Thyme, Envie Vert (spicy!), and Marin de Provence -- all fantastic. Main meal: don't skip the bread service, beet and carrot salads were on point, make sure someone gets the Duck Confit, even if no one likes duck because it is that good. Oh, and the Raviole. Get that as well and split it. read more

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I couldn't recommend Colette enough!! We had the most amazing time and the food was fantastic. The rolls are so delicious! We also loved the carrot salad and the cod, and steak frites. The French fries tasted like McDonald's in the best way. Our server was so kind and helpful. We sat in the back near a few larger groups but it didn't feel too loud. The vibes were great all around! My new favorite place in town. read more

Not only was Emily accommodating and personable, every interaction was fluid and helpful. The duck confit was perfectly cooked, but the wine list is one of the best i've experienced in cincy to date. Every staff member was attentive and swift. Colette makes you feel as though you've stepped into a comfortable environment in which you feel you can relax and also enjoy. One of the best dining experiences I've had in OTR read more

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Exceptional! Enjoyed the ambiance as well as service. Entire dinner experience from start to finish was more than expected! read more

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It was good but not as great as others had said nor as I had hoped. Nothing was a true standout, the duck was ok but slightly dry, beet salad was good, steak frite was the best of the bunch but can be had in many places that are as good or better. Bread service was good but bakeries also exist that are less $ and if I want bread that's where I would go. Doubt we will return read more

Food was incredible, not a single dish fails to impress here. David was the best server and led us in all the right directions, and the restaurant is beautiful and inviting! read more

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What a great meal. The staff was informed and capable of fully explaining the options on the menu. Second time here: food & staff were both excellent. We will be back. read more

Great atmosphere, awesome staff, and one of the best burgers (yes, correct) in Cincinnati.

Stopped in for a date night and am already looking forward to going back. The atmosphere on a Tuesday night was lively and energetic. Started with the delicious brioche bread service (courtesy of Sebastian bakehouse!), and moved onto an endive salad, steak frites, and the Icelandic cod. The cod was a standout for us, it was worth the trip alone! read more

Had the good fortune of nabbing a reservation to Colette and I can't wait to go back. The ambiance was lovely - lively, but calm. Our table had a full few of the kitchen (almost like a chef's table) which was awesome. I had two of their cocktails and both were lovely. For food, we had the beet salad and the Parisian carrot for appetizers. Both wonderful - light, with unique flavors. The bread service was incredible - s&p laminated brioche from Sebastian's Bakehouse in Mariemont. Truly sublime. Another highlight was the "seasonal vegetables" with tahini hollandaise. While the raviole and steak frites were incredible, the vegetable dish was such a nice surprise. Finally, great desserts - a fantastic mille-feuille and riz au lait. So thrilled to have Colette as another great OTR restaurant. read more

Great service, we really enjoyed the escargot, my wife enjoyed the cod, and I had the duck confit!. They both dishes were excellent we really had a great time and will be back! read more

I can't say enough about how fantastic this restaurant is. Not only is the food spectacular, the staff seriously goes above and beyond for its guests. We went tonight for my mom's 75th birthday. Shes had a tough year so I asked them to help us help her feel like a queen. They delivered more than I could ever imagine. Several staff members including the owner came over and wished her a happy birthday, they listened to every detail, they gave her flowers. Seriously thank you Collette! The GM and our server Tami were incredible. We will be back!. read more

Food was excellent. Loved the bread service. Icelandic Cod and Ravioli were exceptional. Good service! Would definitely go there again!!!

First time dining at Colette last night and had a great experience along with two other couples. We started with a cocktail having La Conecteur and my wife having the Gigi- both were fantastic. At the table we tried the butter service and had some of the best butter I've ever had- wow. We tried one of everything to share for the appetizers and all were wonderful with my personal favorite being the Pate de Maison. For dinner we shared the duck confit, the burger, Icelandic cod, and ravioli. All of them were delicious in their own respect but the duck was my favorite of the night. The service was excellent, timing of the dishes was perfect. A very cool inside with interesting decor and good lighting. Will definitely be back! read more

Had a great meal here. The waiter was helpful and the staff professional. Had the Gigi cocktail, and enjoyed that it wasn't too sweet. The most important thing--the food was GREAT! We tried the beet salad, the carrots, the cod and the mushrooms. My husband had the beets and wolfed it down, so presume it was a good salad. The carrots were not cooked(so many places think all carrots must be roasted) and the flavors and extra crunch of the hazelnuts such a pleasant surprise. We had a lot of cod dishes in Iceland, and he said this version is just as good. I loved the mushroom dish. Great variety and flavors. Can't wait to experience again. read more

Wow! Seated 15 minutes after our reservation so I was prepared to be off but once seated we could not have been happier. Seated directly next to the open kitchen was great as Chef Danny directed his staff. Our waiter was great, Ryan maybe, was knowledgeable without being intrusive. He gave us great recommendations on wine and food. We had the pate, brioche bread (melts in your mouth) followed by raviole, herbed caviatelli, Cod and duck confit. All were delicious. Our favorite was the cavatelli. A special place and we will return. read more

BEST PLACE IN CINCINNATI. This is a real restaurant with a properly trained staff. The food is phenomenal, the desserts are perfect, cocktails are a perfectly balanced and compliment the menu. The ambiance is exceptional. This is a small nitpicking thing that has always bothered me about elevated restaurants in Cincinnati is they typically don't give you clean flatware after each course-- not them! They give you clean plates and silverware its unheard of hear for some reason and We. Are. Here. For. It !!!! I can't wait to go back read more

Hands down my new favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. Service was great and professional. The Pate was a delicious appetizer and duck confit is one of the best entrees I've ever had. read more