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    Colonia Verde

    4.0 (291 reviews)
    ModerateLatin American
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    COLONIA VERDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lauren S.

    Secret hidden gem!!! I almost don't want to write this review, but the restaurant deserves it and I won't gatekeep. :) I first discovered this restaurant when looking for a place to have a quick drink before eating dinner at another restaurant nearby. I quickly discovered they have an INCREDIBLE backyard. You feel transported to another place in South America surrounded by a canopy of trees, lights, and clay walls with beautiful decorations. I also loved the atrium, which is sort of an indoor/outdoor section completely enclosed by glass where you also get the outdoor vibe. They kindly squeezed us in before another reservation and we got a couple of drinks - both of which were delicious! Then I realized... I should have my birthday dinner here! I had never tried the food before, but the drinks were great, so I just went for it. Viridiana was a dream to work with. We collaborated on a family style menu at a fixed price per person, which was very helpful for my guests to financially plan for the dinner. And she made a special menu with the name of my event at the top! All of the food was AMAZING. Oh my goodness. We ordered basically the entire menu, so diners should feel safe ordering anything. I would come back for the Brazilian cheese bread. Again, I had never eaten before, so it was a gamble, but we hit the jackpot! Would absolutely recommend this place for group dinners, friends dinners, and romantic dinners. Can't wait to come back and sit in my new favorite backyard in Brooklyn!

    Spicy Margarita and Shrimp Tacos
    Lisa G.

    This weekend I ventured to Fort Greene to enjoy the neighborhood vibe and decided on a meal at Colonia Verde. The atmosphere at this quaint little hot spot is transporting. Upon entering the front dining room one is completely unaware of the gorgeous little oasis that lies just beyond in the atrium and subsequent outdoor patio. I was seated in the patio area and it was a beautiful bit of a mirage that felt like a magical little courtyard in a hacienda in Central America. The staff, while friendly, were not as attentive as one would have hoped and the wait to be seated, place orders and receive orders was a bit extensive. That said the drinks and food that finally followed were elevated and worth the wait! I began my meal with a Spicy Margarita with Tajin and lime that was both refreshing and bright on a steamy summer day. I ordered the Esquites as an appetizer. The brilliant mix of charred corn, pepitas, mint, cotija cheese and cumin dressing tasted like the essence of summer with brilliantly balanced and authentic flavors that were both indulgent and satisfying. For my entree, I decided on the Shrimp Tacos and opted out of the avocado, chipotle cream with which they are customarily served. The tortillas are among the absolute best I have had and the shrimp was perfectly seasoned and cooked! Unlike the traditionally heavy serving of refried beans, they offered a thin layer that provided the flavor without the weight. I chose to add a bit of my Esquites to the tacos and it proved to be a deliciously wise choice. The marriage of flavors was divine Last, I couldn't resist the promise of the Little Piece of Brazil dessert. This succulent Yuca Coconut cake topped with whipped cream and lime zest was delicate, complex and unique. The yuca creates a surprisingly light background from which the abundant coconut flavor bursts. The creamy homemade whip and lime zest balance the rich coconut flavor to create an inspiring flavor profile unlike any dessert I've had to date . Colonia Verde offers next level mastery of latin flavors and, if you can be patient with the slightly lackadaisical service, it should definitely make your must try list the next time you are in Fort Greene.

    Hana J.

    Came here for a birthday dinner and it was great! The ambience of this place was probably my favorite part. It's the perfect cozy space to get drinks or a great little meal! The service was fine, found myself a little disappointed at some points during the meal but nothing crazy. All the food was good! I wouldn't say anything was super stand outish but they all were great staples.

    TJ J.

    Came here on a Thursday after 6 and the place was already jumpin! Thank God that we were able to land the last two seats at the bar and was immediately greeted by Jorge the bartender slash waiter. He was great, the food was great and so were the folks who sat next to us at the bar. Where we sat, we had open access to the kitchen where we saw all the scrumptiousness being prepared. We had the kale with our chicken and to see a hill of kale being prepared on the grill was hilarious. We definitely be back. Go here!

    Baked Baby Eggplant & MoleEggplant
    Chael M.

    My fiancé and I saw so many great reviews here that we wanted to give it a try, so let me preface by saying PERHAPS we just ordered wrong or came on an off night. I'll start with what we loved: the ambience of the space is tremendous. It's low-lit and enchanting, and there's a back patio space with even more seating. The vibes are sexy and trendy. The not-so-great is pretty much everything we ordered :/ we got the shrimp appetizer which was probably the best part of the meal, but still nothing crazzyyyy to write home about which does make me sad to say!! Fiancé got the burger. I got the eggplant dish with feta - it was almost flavorless and felt... disappointing. We went into it very eager and excited to fall in love with everything, but everything jusssst missed the mark. It wasn't horrible by any means, we still had a fun night together and loved the atmosphere of the space. But will I go here again? probablyyyyy not for food, but could be cute for happy hr.

    Mezcal drink
    Caroline F.

    They have the most fantastic ambiance on the patio for brunch. Cocktails were interesting (pictured is the Carajillo spritz, somewhat of an espresso mimosa hybrid), but probably the least impressive part of our meal. For mains the duck confit chilaquiles were excellent. The steak and eggs divorciados was pretty good but the rice it was served with threw me off (would've preferred potatoes with the sauces). Churros were a great end to the meal.

    Chicken with slop.
    Olga M.

    Poor excuse for food, chicken ok the rice was overcooked and the waiter had the actual gall say-is always served mushi. ceviche was super fishy n salad was actually wilted? Truly incredible, couple with the attitude of the waiter, I would say worse experience in a restaurant ever. Stay away unless you just want to have drinks In the patio.

    Coconut Cake
    Bria D.

    Update: I'm rounding down to a 2 because we got shooed out of there! I hobbled into this place for a late brunch after breaking my heel 1 block away from there and was hoping for a nice and unstressful dining experience. Instead, I had a mixed one. Food = 3.5 / 5. Service = 2.5 / 5 aka middle of the road. I sat in the back across from the kitchen watching the staff work so hard to prepare dishes that looked appetizing. Our server Amando was lovely and their actions epitomised stellar customer service. We were provided so many recommendations and guidance about the menu items. I asked Amando what their favorite brunch dish was and although I was recommended shrimp tacos, I decided to go with duck chilaquiles. The flavor of the duck is nice and it's a pretty large portion of food to keep you nice and full. Maybe it's missing some onion? The yucca coconut cake with lime zest dessert with the cream on top was also tasty. At some point after we finished our meal, we hung out for a bit in the restaurant just chatting. After a while, someone possibly named Sebastian came to our table abruptly and introduced himself to us by barking in our faces that we need to leave because (paraphrased), dinner service is starting soon and he needs the table. It was then that I noticed that the restaurant had cleared out and was empty apart from staff and ourselves. His tone and approach were aggressive and rude (hence why I used "barked"), especially considering that we'd been sitting there, not warned about this by him or anyone else while we were there (or we would have left). He approached us as though this was something we were repeatedly being told. Maybe he was having a tough day or maybe that's just the way he talks. I could try to be understanding about that. Unfortunately, a manager who conducts himself that way with customers has potential to scare them off. Remember how I mentioned my heel broke? The boots were brand new I was upset about almost spraining my ankle from the incident, but didn't feel the need to take that out on anyone else whether it was The Outnet's (grrrr!) customer service agent I spoke to right before entering the restaurant or the restaurant staff. My friend and I chatted for a bit outside the restaurant about how uncomfortable that was and how we didn't deserve to be snapped at. A different staff member came outside to talk to us in an attempt to explain that the restaurant had dinner service while not addressing us explaining that our disappointment was with how aggressive and rudely the information was delivered to us by Sebastian. Despite my curiosity about the other dishes that could end up being quite yummy, I want to eat where I feel comfortable and Colonia Verde is not the place for me.

    trout tostados
    Nicole N.

    Colonia Verde serves tasty modern Latin American dishes and I'm so glad I got to check them out! Started off with the crispy pork belly in salsa verde that had fragrant herb flavors with a touch of tangy vibes. Pork belly pieces were indeed crispy with a good meat to fat ratio. The trout ceviche tostada was probably my favorite because the fish pieces were fresh and tender, and paired nicely with citrus flavors of the leche de tigre and creaminess of the habanero mayo. The duck confit tacos featured tender duck meat that was decently seasoned, but much better with the habanero aioli that gave it an extra kick. Wish the portions were bigger nevertheless! The chicory salad was better than expected! Not only were the veggies fresh, but also the vinaigrette was appropriately sweet and sour but not too overpowering. The smoked gouda and chicory leaves gave it a tad of bitterness that was complemented by the sweet dressing and dried nectarines. Loved the rustic vibes and lots of plants!! They not only have a greenhouse area (covered) but also an outdoor area. I was debating about dessert and ultimately decided against it, but the server still brought out a dessert to celebrate my birthday!! It was a spiced chocolate flavor that reminded me of Oaxacan chocolate drinks. Had a great time overall and hope I get a chance to come back!

    Bill for 2 people
    Moon M.

    Let me start off by saying food and drinks are solid. Got the Agua Chile Shrimp and Ribeye and they were good. But what I found a little disappointing was this specific table that we were sat at. This table looking out the window should be only for walkins! We were cornered right next to the host stand, phone ringing and food delivery right next to us. The best part was the view, the table was leveled with the seats outside so you can see peoples behind. No offense to the woman but a $300+ meal for 2 people should not include that. The urgency from the staff to find another table for us was disappointing, with excuses like "theres other reservations on those tables", even though we also made reservations. I would find that reasoning reasonable if we were walk-ins. But we were not. 5 's for food -3's for service specifically from host and management, server and bartender were lovely .

    Little Gem Salad
    Gab G.

    Made a reservation for brunch and had a great meal here! My boyfriend and I sat in the covered back area, which was super bright and comfy. We shared the duck chilaquiles, little gem salad and a side of sweet potato fries. The chilaquiles were by far the highlight, but the fries were also great. Would return for dinner or another brunch!

    Achiote Chicken  Churro Dougnuts

    Went here for dinner last night and overall had a solid experience. The food I tried was tasty, and the atmosphere was great for a night out. That said, I noticed that a lot of the menu items included pork or cilantro--which I personally don't eat (I have the gene that makes cilantro taste like soap). It made my options a bit limited, but what I did order was well-prepared. My friend, on the other hand, loved everything she tried and raved about the flavors and the drinks. So if those ingredients aren't a dealbreaker for you, you'll probably have a great time. Would be amazing to see a few more flexible or customizable options on the menu in the future! The service was great as well! My friends ordered the Achiote Chicken and we had the Gringo Churros for dessert!

    Nicole Y.

    We went for our anniversary dinner and had a great time. We were able to get a reservation for the greenhouse. The food was delicious but the most memorable part of our meal was the dessert-- a coconut cake.

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