This place. Every time it hits. You can order anything on the menu and it's solid. I have gone here maybe 5 times now and every single time service, ambiance, cuisine quality has always been some of the best in the city. read more

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My friends and I had dinner at Colette French restaurant Saturday night before seeing the opera Salome. As we were walking to the restaurant, less than half a mile, the strap broke on my shoe. I made it to the restaurant walking very carefully lol As I got to the restaurant, the other shoe strap broke (old shoes but super comfy) so I hobble into the restaurant. I asked our waitress, Kydyn (super sweet), if she could find me some tape so I could try to at least wear them for the opera then I could throw them away. So she found black duct tape and my friend and I went into the restroom and we totally MacGyvered my shoes to where I could wear them and you could hardly see the duct tape . As I was waiting on my dinner, another sweet girl brought me a bag and said I hope you like them. These sweet people went to the store and bought me a new pair of black pumps! The manager said they couldn't let me go to the opera wearing shoes held together by tape. The kindness they showed was so sweet and unexpected! The shoes fit perfectly and are so cute! If you're ever near Race St in Cincinnati please check them out! The food is amazing and the staff really go above and beyond for their guests! read more

We visited for our anniversary. We made our reservation for 9:15 pm. Upon arrival, they said that our table would be ready shortly. The next reservation of 2 people showed up at 9:30 and was seated immediately. We were really confused. A little after 9:45, we were seated. We had grabbed drinks from the bar while waiting and those drinks were comped due to the wait. Service was very good. Multiple people taking care of different things. The food was good all around. We both agreed that in our opinions the value did not align with our bill though. The beets salad was our favorite part, so definitely try that! read more

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We were so thrilled to hear that Danny Combs was taking over the former Zula spot. We love the changes he made by adding warm colors and comfortable booths. We reserved high top seating at 7:15pm on a Thursday night, but both spaces were still occupied when we arrived, so we were happy to sit at the bar. Our bartender Aaron was so personable and did a great job taking care of us all night. He graciously offered another wine when my wife didn't care for the one she chose initially. I drank a couple of glasses of the Chenin Blanc, which Aaron said was chosen because it pairs well with most of the dishes. He was spot on with that recommendation. We read the menu a few times before we arrived and had a pretty good idea of what we wanted to order. Plus, we have a friend in the restaurant community that told us what not to miss. Here were our thoughts: The Bread Service - is a Vol-au-vent. It is a round croissant-like roll that is savory, salty, buttery, and the best bread we have ever had in our lives! They are made by Sebastian Bakehouse exclusively for Colette. Fabulous. Whipped Salt Cod - we have never had anything like this and it was one of the best dishes ever! Think mashed potatoes covered in a light fresh whipped cod and salty trout roe. Go chef Danny...this is genius! Carrot Salad - very well balanced with lovely crunchy toasted hazelnuts and a lovely cider vinaigrette. Would order over and over. Endive and Radicchio Salad - if you like bitter on bitter and the punch of blue cheese, this salad is for you. We thought it was a little too much. Raviole du Dauphine - very good, but very, very, very, rich. Cod Brioche - this is perhaps one of the best cod dishes in the city. The crust of brioche with the sauce and the greens....OMG. Colette Burger - oh, whoever salted this....Whoa! Even the fries were too salty. We took half home for the next day and still couldn't finish it due to the saltiness. Aaron offered to remove it from our check, but we declined. He said he would tell the kitchen. Dessert - Mille Feuille - Puff pastry with cream balls and a lovely cherry sauce. It was okay, but we actually thought it could be sweeter. We cannot wait to go back and taste the rest of the menu. Great space, great staff, great chef, great food. read more

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Walked in around 8:30pm on a Thursday night and put our name down. We waited for a bit for a table to open so we ordered the non alcoholic Rosemary's Thyme drink and a dirty blue-cheese olive Martini. When our table was ready they transferred the drinks for us and we were seated. We started with the bread service and the endive & radicchio salad which were both phenomenal. For entrees we got the Steak Fries au poivre, the Raviole, and the mushrooms. It was plenty of food and all excellent. We tried the Mousse Chocolat for dessert which was served on a crispy meringue disc. Overall the food was amazing and the service just as wonderful. We told our server we'd like to return next week with my parents and she sent the maître d' over to our table so we could make the reservation. read more

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Shout to Aaron for a sensational bar experience. Came in with my lady and best friend for a couple cocktails and bask in the ambiance of this beautiful French inspired restaurant - left with great memories and met a few new people a long the way! (We'll have to come back for the food) read more

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I took my husband here for his birthday, we loved everything about it. We decided to sit at the bar even though we made reservations (which are highly recommended). The bar was very comfortable, I love the decor, and the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. We started with cocktails and the butter service, the bread that comes with it is delicious but the butter definitely steals the show. You won't regret it. We had an amazing salad to share, he got the ravioli and I got the cod. Both were wonderful, I would rate the cod over the ravioli. For dessert we had the mousse and the Mille, also amazing! I would vote for the Mille-feuille but both are solid choices. We definitely will be back. read more

The food was very good here, but the portion we got for their specialty pasta dish was literally three big bites. The pasta was good, very good, but would I go back for $8 per bite? No. Absolutely not. The tartare was phenomenal. I would go back for the tartare. No question. But the pasta? I can make just as good at home and would not order pasta again from this place, especially not for $24 for three bites. read more

Came to Colette for the first time to celebrate our anniversary and we were not disappointed! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful and best of all it was some of the best French food we've had in this area. We had the bread service, escargot and Terrine to start with. All 3 were excellent and I usually avoid ordering escargot in the states. For main entree I went with the duck confit. Which was excellent. It was crispy and tender just like it should be! Wife had the fish (sorry don't remember which) but it was excellent as well. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse and ritz au lait. Both were excellent as well but we could have shared one! Will definitely return! read more

What a cute spot, right next to Washington Park. The servers and food runners were attentive and friendly, and made great food and wine recommendations. They were courteous to ask what time our next event was so they could pace our courses leisurely. The menu is on the small side. There were many protein options and vegetarian salads plus one vegetarian entree (ravioli). Try both breads, you won't regret it. But if you're only getting one bread, opt for the special butter and baguette option. The simple salad was tasty but not worth the cost for portion size. The cod was unanimously recommended, and it did not disappoint. It was on the salty side, and definitely high fat (butter sauce), but the texture was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Dessert was another winner- I got the Riz au Lait (rice pudding), the best I've had in a while. It comes with caramel drizzle and cocoa nibs and candied nuts on the side. Overall had a great time, spent about $100 for 4 courses and 2 drinks. Would return. read more

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Came on a slow Wednesday dinner service and immediately noticed the beautiful upscale decor as we walked in. We were seated quickly with a reservation. Our waiter was very attentive and was always around to check on us and refill our water. The Raviole de daphine was exceptional with great blend of cheeses and butter. The duck confit was perfectly cooked and had a rich and deep flavor with cassoulet beans. The steak frites featured an 8oz ny strip for $46 which I dare say is a tad bit expensive for the type of cut it was. The steak was cooked perfectly and the frites were crispy and well seasoned, but the peppercorn sauce was very subtle, thick, and tasted of horseradish which was not what I was expecting, I preferred the pepper corn steak and frites at Luca bistro in Mt Adams at half the price. I would definitely return to try their other menu items, but only do so on a special occasion. read more

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We finally made it to Colette for dinner with friends before a show! We got Vol-au-Vent, Roasted Beets Salad, and Laminated Brioche for the table and they were all delicious bites. Vol-au-vent was so rich and savory, while the brioche was light and airy and oh so buttery. My partner and I split the Herbed Cavatelli pasta and Icelandic Cod entrees. The cavatelli pasta was cooked perfectly and paired well with the lamb ragout. I was, however, a little disappointed by the cod. I'd heard such great things, and while it was very good, our dish was over salted. The cod paired really well with the wilted spinach - a nice contrast - but the sauce was overly salty - perhaps a outlier? Overall, great experience! Service was superb. Recommend if you're looking for a high quality meal in Cincinnati. read more

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What are you looking for in a dining experience? Phenomenal food Unique options ( that you still want to try) Great atmosphere and venue Amazing service Our group of 4 is still thinking about the herbed cavatelli (my dish and AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZIIIIIIIINNNNNNGGGG), Icelandic cod (highly recommended by the waiter and did not disappoint), and the raviole du dauphine (a dish I've seen often and with reason). Honestly though, what impressed my husband and I almost as much was the service. A self-proclaimed thirsty eater, my cup was always full. We had the same level of service you'd expect from a fancy steak house. It was incredible. We will go back. read more

Stopped by for my birthday dinner on Saturday night and everything was splendid! We loved the vibe, our server was wonderful, and the food was fantastic. We ordered the: - laminated bread (a MUST. We ordered 3 for 4 people--they're much more filling than you would expect since they're super buttery and delicious - simple salad (just that--perfectly dressed, very basic, but a perfect way for us to get our greens. I would love to come back and try some of the more decorated salads) - icelandic cod (fantastic--loved the caviar beurre blanc sauce and the toasted brioche crust. Light, perfectly cooked, and perfectly flakey) - the raviole du dauphine (so fun! I'm not typically a cheesy pasta girlie, but these were light, the browned butter was fantastic, the presentation was fun, and it wasn't overly rich or cheesy - steak frites (fries were great, sauce was great - choux au crauqelin (good--I wish the crauqelin had more of a crunch) - riz au lait (perfection. best dessert that we ordered. loved the crumbly top - Mille-Feuille (love the pastry, but the cherry sauce quite honestly fell flat for me) Overall, I cannot wait to return to Colette to try the dover sole, the duck confit, and the delicious looking chocolate mousse. Everything was cooked perfectly. There were a few things that could've been improved, but this is definitely a place I look forward to returning to. read more

Colette is just the best. We have been a few times now to make our way through the menu and continue to be impressed by the consistently wonderful experience from the food, to the service and the drink/wine menu. The first time we had bread service (love), ravioli, cod and duck and seriously had trouble NOT getting those again. But we tried new things with the whipped cod (heaven sent) burger and steak. Seriously great experiences. read more

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Limited menu, but lots of decadent choices. Icelandic cod was extremely well prepared very rich. Loved all of the cocktails, especially the Gigi. Save room for desserts, they're all great, but really enjoyed the chocolate mousse. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed Colette. This French-ish spot, where snails are friends and not food, boasted meals full of flavor in a great atmosphere. When we arrived it took 30 min after our reservation to be seated. Not the best if you're in a hurry, but for a girl's night out, no worries. We started with the vol au vent. The mushroom sauce was so delicious that we held onto it for dipping our frites in. My friend and I then both enjoyed the duck confit for our main. Shatteringly crisp skin, tender meat, and savory beans combined for a dish I could not stop eating. Seriously, I was too full for dessert and that rarely happens! Our server, Cami, was excellent and fun to talk to. Will return to try their famous brioche. read more

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

We visited for a Saturday night date and had impeccable service. Our server Joelle was friendly, timely, and outstanding. The wine she recommended with dinner was delectable. We ordered: 1. Brioche bread service - melt in your mouth delicious. The texture and flavors were buttery carb heaven. (10/5 ) 2. Vol-au-Vent - the porcini ragout was a carefully crafted ode to the mushroom. This dish had great flavors and texture. (5/5 ) 3. Steak and frites - while not an ultra sophisticated dish, it was tasty. The sauce enhanced the steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and tender. (5/5 ) 4. Roasted mushrooms - this was a unique dish with a lot to unpack. No two bites were the same, which left me wondering how I felt about this dish. Overall, fresh quality ingredients with great execution. (4/5 ) 5. Icelandic cod - a well executed dish with pretty good flavors. Overall, this dish didn't WOW like the SO wanted. (4/5 ) We would visit again to try the different dishes they have on the menu. Will certainly be returning for the delicious and affordable wine/bread. read more

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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.

It was our anniversary, so we decided to try something different/unexpected and Colette OTR fit the bill. The restaurant is comfortable and nicely laid out. I love this neighborhood, it is located across the street from Was Park and a myriad of other cafe, rest, even a bakery! From the laminated brioche to dessert - it was little bites of magic! Our server, Tia, was good, but a little distracted. She explained the various dishes. she did check in at every course. The other staff were excellent...keeping our water glasses full, delivering our various dishes, at just the right time - A nice touch . We chose the laminated brioche (order one for each person) and the pate. Both were excellent - wow! We each had a salad - roasted beats and the radicchio - both very good! We had the brown butter/cheese ravioli and duck confit - another excellent choice. I love that the potions are not huge, but the flavors are. We finished with a glass of champagne (on the house- Anniversary) and two desserts. Order the coffee, it was excellent too! Highly recommend, we will be back! read more

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Absolute home run. Not inexpensive, but every single dish we had, I would order again. Service was top notch - never had to ask for a thing, super knowledgeable server (well done, Tahirah!), staff all around great. See my pics - everything was just delicious. Colette is in the former Zula space, so maybe there's magic there! Go enjoy a great French meal in Cincinnati. Take a walk in Washington Park. Enjoy the neighborhood. Soon I hear Colette will be adding outdoor tables, which will hopefully make it easier to get reservations! read more

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Food was fantastic, service was incredible, price was just right - we went here for my birthday and it was perfect ! read more

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

A wonderful dinner experience at Colette. We made reservations and were seated promptly. I already knew what I wanted to try and enjoy it all. The brioche to start was perfectly flaky and the ravioli was so buttery creamy and a great pasta texture. The steak was prepared perfectly and the sauce was the right dip for the fries. The cod tasted fresh and light. Ended with Mille for dessert. Excited to recommend this place to others and visit on another occasion. read more

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Ambiance was great. Felt upscale. I would come back for the bread. Unfortunately, although my pasta was delicious, I was disappointed with the small portion. My drink was okayyy. The apps were yummy. I would maybe come back but not too often. Service was good. read more

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Everything was delicious..must try if you are downtown Cincy! Our server was great and very knowledgeable and it's a beautiful space. read more

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This place will be 5 star in no time. The menu is an experience and I will be back. Starting with bread service, made by Sebastian's In the city. ( if you haven't been to this pastry shop , I HIGHLY recommend it). The steak was cooked perfectly with the frites , however the frites were very salty. But the fries were good from what I could eat. The cod was my main dish, it was so flaky and also executed well. The Parisian carrot salad was different , and surprising. The cocktails did not disappoint. The service was slow but they have only been open a week . Then also consider reservations, it's an intimate space and come early because parking can get busy and you may have circle the block some like most downtown spots . It's priced well, but get a few things because these are small plates. read more

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Food was amazing, Everything we had tasted great. The duck was the standout. Great cocktails. Service was very prompt and on point. Restaurant also was not too loud and separated out enough that it felt intimate. Great spot. read more

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Colette has such an inviting feel. I loved the ambiance and especially enjoyed the open kitchen next to our table. Our service was great and we really enjoyed the food as well. You can't skip the bread service, which was a perfectly crisp yet soft croissant like roll. I really liked my fish dish too. read more

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I'm thrilled to have this caliber restaraunt added to our options here in Cincinnatti. It's a French-ish option for sure. And one I'll proudly bring friends who visit me from Los Angeles & New York. The menu is simple and to the point. The bread basket is a must. Wow! The delicacy of each bite allowed us to experience both the skill and artistry of its baker. Nice job! My party of two shared the beets salad, cod, steak fritz and finished off with profiteroles and ginger/turmeric tea. All dishes are served on varying antique plates, and the side room felt as if I was dining at a location in the country side of France with the surrounding French decor. I love the Jean colored napkins. Our waitress may have been new to this level of dining service and put on the floor too early. The timing of our meal ran smooth, but the finesse in the experience was missing. We will be back. read more

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

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Innovative food. Highly recommend the brioche, beet salad, and Icelandic cod. The patio and the staff (thank you Lindsey you are awesome) is welcoming and friendly. I had the best time sitting outside and sipping on champagne while over looking Washington Park. BTW the people watching is incredible read more

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All was great that night out which included a delicate fish with wonderful crust on top along with delicious rolls and salad.

Had the chance to spend our date night at Colette by chef danny combs! This beautiful restaurant opened last week in Cincinnati and we've added some menu pictures to help you plan your next visit! Everything was so delicious & we absolutely loved all of the dishes we ordered! We couldn't recommend enough the steak frites, raviole du dauphiné, missy cocktail, rosemary in thyme (nonalcoholic), & then for dessert the choux au craquelin and mille-feuille. Reservations are recommended as they are busy, but walk in's are accepted & we were able to get last minute seats at the bar while visiting town. The staff was amazing & the ambiance is so cute. I love this new edition in the heart of OTR and highly recommend for your next night out! For more follow my blog on Instagram @Twobigbitez read more

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Love the vibe, great bar and nice location on the corner of Washington Park but was underwhelmed by the menu. The bar was very crowded and we waited a bit to be seated for our reservation. The server was great. We got the beet salad and carrots to start, I had a savory mushroom dish and hubs had the burger. Everything was good but nothing blew us away. I'd stop by for drinks again and try some other things (maybe the duck!$ but it was hard to know what to order and there weren't many options on the menu. read more

Oh wow what a culinary experience. I am so happy another amazing restaurant went into this space. Every bite of food you put in your mouth from this place is going to bring you pure joy. Ambiance is stellar. Staff is fantastic. Food out of this world. Great spot for a special occasion. Treat yourself. read more

Was so excited to try this new spot! It's in a great location by Washington Park. The atmosphere is quirky and upscale- the decor is french aimed and interesting to look at. The service was good. Somehow our reservation had been cancelled and they were still able to accommodate us. It's more of an upscale vibe- servers, hostesses and management carrying themselves a little differently than at your run of the mill restaraunt. The food reviews from our table of 6 were mixed. The ravioli was not my personal favorite but another person at our table ordered it and really enjoyed it. The burger was one person at our tables "best burger ever" and another didn't like it. The braised lamb pasta was just ok. The desserts were PHENOMENAL. I would return just for those. read more

Colette OTR * Mostly French Restaurant by Chef Danny Combs - Choux au Craquelin (right) Mille-Feuille (bottom) Mousse au Chocolat (top) - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Food and service was fantastic. Highly recommend. Space was comfortable and good for conversation.

Really pretty restaurant near Music Hall--we were a party of 4 before the ballet on a Friday night. First--be sure you have reservations! Our reservation was for 5 pm and the restaurant was already filling up. We had a table near the open kitchen which was fun. The vibe is French bistro and there appeared to be a number of regulars in the restaurant. The noise level was lively but didn't interfere with conversation. We were greeted by the server almost immediately and she took our drink orders after reviewing the menu with us. Service throughout the meal was prompt, friendly, and unobtrusive. The menu was well explained and dishes were promptly cleared and the table was crumbed between courses--a nice touch. Drinks arrived promptly--my martini was perfect. Our party decided to order both items on the bread service--one is a beautiful, slightly sweet house made brioche and the other featured a fantastic butter on a Blue Oven rustic bread. Excellent! Two in our party had the ravioli, which they really enjoyed (I had a taste--it was goooood!). The cod was the best fish I have ever had--velvety, rich, and perfectly cooked. The remaining diner had the hamburger, which she said was very good. We couldn't decide on dessert so we split all four--gorgeous patisseries that you don't see on many menus. Including drinks, the bill came to less than $300-honestly, we were expecting it to be much more because of the high quality food and service. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

A superb dining experience! I came here with a a friend on a Thursday evening and this was such a delicious meal. First, the interior design of the restaurant is stunning! Cozy and elevated. Staff was extremely friendly and well-informed about the menu options. Now, the fooooooood! Packed with flavor and so yummy! Definitely get the brioche buns, they are insanely delicious. My only wish is that the ravioli came with more--I inhaled it so quickly lol I will absolutely be back! read more

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Wife & I got to try Colette last night. It was awesome. Food was outstanding, desserts & service tremendous, great space. Can't wait to go back. Prices were very reasonable for the quality read more

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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