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Colette Restaurant, Cincinnati, OH

Colette Restaurant

4.9
4.9
551 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Colette is a ‘Mostly French’ restaurant by the award-winning Chef Danny Combs. Located across the street from Washington Park and Music Hall, Colette is a playful take on French cuisine. From Paris to Montreal to Morocco, Colette draws a line from France to its many constellations. Their cuisine is rooted in classic technique, enlivened by a global perspective, and executed by an award-winning team.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of 14th St & Race St in OTR
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wine

What 551 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Colette Restaurant consistently impresses with its "absolutely delicious" French-inspired menu and exceptional service. Guests rave about the Icelandic cod and "phenomenal" duck confit, while the laminated brioche is a "must." The staff's attention to detail and knowledgeable recommendations enhance the experience, making Colette a top choice for both special occasions and casual dining.

551 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Will be back

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  2. Craig

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had such high hopes for this “mostly French” restaurant. The mascot, if you will, is a snail. However, and I can’t stress this absurdity enough, there is no escargot on the menu—at a “mostly French” restaurant whose flag and moniker outside the establishment is a snail. The menu is small. This isn’t a drawback, but a small menu equates to “these are the dishes we have dialed in.” They do NOT. The ravioli came out cold. Had we not added the black truffle accoutrement, we might have actually sent this flavorless dish back—a first for us. Now let’s backtrack to the bread service. We ordered both the laminated brioche & the bread and butter service. The bread that accompanied the (very cold) butter service was mediocre. The carrot salad was good. The dressing was completely at the bottom of the dish. The server never advised us to toss the dish on our own, so the first few bites were just raw, spiraled carrots. Thankfully, we ordered the cod. It was excellent. It was the saving grace for the restaurant. If you are not a fan of cod, skip Colette altogether. At the end of our meal, a manager came over and whisked away our AMEX card. We noticed other tables were given the courtesy of inquiring how their meal was. Keep in mind, we were polite the entire duration of the meal, so it is puzzling why we were treated in such a curt manner. At the table next to us, Chef Combs came out and personally regaled those guests with—guess what—escargot! We got to smell it. Ha! Also, Mr. Combs only acknowledged that table of six and didn’t even make eye contact with anyone else. Our server quietly whispered to us that the person was his sister. Highly unprofessional and off putting to say the least. For transparency, our bill was $303.00 before tip. For that price range, go to Boca or Sotto. Chef Danny, you have been open for over a year and have many years of exquisite training under your belt. I was rooting for you. You should be ashamed of yourself. Highly disappointed.

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  3. Tim

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Server Brian who worked at Boca previously was amazing! Probably the best server in town. Outstanding. The Beet Salad was fantastic. The Burger was wonderful as well. It was one of the best burgers in town. Thank you so much for a great evening. And a shout out to the chef that accommodated us, since we are keto. Thank you. And Brian, he is top notch. Thank you, Brian. The Gigi drink is great as well. Happy Holidays. Oh, and Maya is an essential employee. She is a doll. Great Restaurant! Great Experience I will tell everyone!

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  4. Eric

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great. Service and food are top and it’s a great place to enjoy a meal prior to an event at Music Hall.

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were immaculate. The couple dining before us was running a little long (lingering) after their meal and the GM made sure to let us know and give us other options if we wanted to get seated immediately. They comped us a round of drinks and a side dish for our meal for the inconvenience, but the food was WELL worth the extra wait. Can’t wait to go back again.

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  6. Casey

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a party of 10 here for my birthday dinner. The GM Gabby was very accommodating via email to set it up, and our server Rachel was incredible. She was kind, intuitive, and super knowledgeable about the menu. It was a really perfect evening and the food was great. I personally recommend the carrot salad, the brioche crusted cod (WOW), and the chocolate mousse. Grateful for this restaurant and all the wonderful people who make it up!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service! The food was fantastic as well

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  8. Liisa

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Would go back again. Drink were great as well

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  9. Mike

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was quite good, highly recommended. Thank you.

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  10. Vivienne

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the food - especially the Ravioli and the cherry pastry dessert.

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Colette Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 551 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Colette Restaurant

1400 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on the corner of 14th St & Race St in OTR
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Danny Combs
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wine
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