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Collette’s, Escondido, CA

Collette’s

4.7
4.7
1347 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,347 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

Loved For

  • 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!

1,347 Reviews
  1. Wendee

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall nice place and will come back. The food was great, love supporting local farmers… my Squash Pasta was served luke warm but edible. The servers were very kind but also very inexperienced for this level of dining. They need to explain and be familiar with the menu, website specials etc. They need to learn to open a wine bottle, replace silverware, and just up their game to the level of the establishment. I would dim the lighting a bit as well. I hope you succeed as I think you have a great concept and with some fine tuning can really excel.

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  2. Duane

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Presentation was lovely. The food was excellent. My only criticism is that some of the portions were a bit small. The wait staff was attentive without being intrusive.

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  3. Bob

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb experience. The owner, Jeanette, clearly wants her customers to have an exceptional experience! Chef Lisa impressed me. Beautiful decor, impeccable service, a lovely wine selection and gourmet farm-to-table cuisine all explode into a sensuous moment here. Try this place or miss something special.

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  4. Bryan

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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.
    Collette’sResponded 4 days ago
    We appreciate you and all of our guests. We buy as much of our proteins and produce as we can locally at fair market prices. We also pride ourselves on serving portions that support healthy and nutritious eating habits. Bokujoy an organic spa business in the community. She gave a complimentary gift to every customer completely at her own expense out of pure gratitude, not only for what we are doing, but also for what you are supporting. The only thing “baked” into the experience was love and kindness. While her generosity might seem unfathomable to you, She wanted to give you and your family a gift of peace and relaxation. 30% gratuity is 1 of the 6 gratuity suggestions. Any amount is appreciated by the staff who gave up Christmas Eve with their families to be of service to yours.

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  5. Carolyn

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  6. joy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful dining experience. I love the concept of supporting local farmers in the community. We sometimes forget how important eating real food is. Collettes’s serves real food and they do it well. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. We felt cared for. The new chef serves portions that fills you up without overstuffing you! Based on the quality of food, and the sustainable way they are sourcing it and preparing it, the prices are more than fair. I will only eat at places with quality food, and I am willing to pay a little more for it. I am worth it! We are all worth good food! I will definitely dine again and share it with my friends. Thank you for being here Collettes’s!

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  7. Mary

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 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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  8. Rebecca

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 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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  9. Elizabeth

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 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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  10. Tobee

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 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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Collette’s is rated 4.7 stars by 1347 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Collette’s

113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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