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    Colonia Verde

    4.0 (299 reviews)
    ModerateLatin American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    COLONIA VERDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Agta B.

    The 4 of us split a 40oz steak and it was so worth it. It was perfectly cooked medium rare, simply seasoned and amazing. We really enjoyed the potatoes and string beans on the side. Our server, Diego?, was super friendly and helpful. He made the meal so much more pleasant. Wine selection was good. The decor was fun - we sat inside but I would love to try the backyard next time. Such a gem!

    Ceviche De Pescado, sweet potato fries, Picanha, Achiote Chicken, el mezcalero, beer, old fashion
    Jane S.

    One of my favorite places in New York! So much so I just celebrated my birthday here and have celebrated my anniversary with my boyfriend here as well! Recommend the drinks, dessert (Brooklyn mess) and pretty much everything on the menu! Great for a date or small group of friends. Amazing service from staff that are very accommodating. Definitely recommend this spot!

    Steak and huevos
    Salina T.

    Went on a Sunday afternoon with a large group celebrating a birthday and we ordered a variety of items. I think the dishes that really stuck out were: - the sausage and veggie parralata - the steak and huevos divorciados - the fruit salad We also ordered chilaquiles and the queso fundido con rajas. Service was really good and the ambiance was perfect as we booked the greenhouse that had some AC but the backyard area is covered. I think we would like to try out that spot next time. Food was fresh, nothing was undercooked, and we'll definitely return. Ambiance: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 Service: 5/5

    The brooklyn mess for dessert
    Shelby R.

    Very cute restaurant with multiple different seating options. We sat in the covered garden, which is great if you're not right by the door on a somewhat chilly night. Food is very good! The rib eye tacos were seasoned well and had a great Smokey flavor. The service was nice and speedy. Reservations definitely needed. Also this is a place for mezcal lovers, which I am not. But their rosé was really nice.

    Ribeye
    Michael M.

    Delicious food and great service in a really cool atmosphere. We were able to get a table on their back patio and really loved the set up. There's a happy hour several days of the week with a wine roulette, a couple of cocktails, and a few bites. The server was attentive and made some great recommendations. We ordered the ribeye, potatoes, salad and bone marrow and everything had so much flavor and tasted excellent. Not the largest restaurant so might be difficult with large parties, and it's popular so best to make a reservation.

    Breakfast taco
    Maria M.

    Mother's Day is always celebrated in Brooklyn! This restaurant has beautiful decor and very spacious and well lit. The drinks were very good. The food nice and tasty. Portions are somewhat medium. Churros are warm dessert resembling a doughnut but with delicious chocolate for dipping. Our service was very good and waiter was attentive and professional.

    Boquerones
    Troy B.

    This place Is a ten out of ten. Boquerones, shrimp, mac n cheese, and salad. 10/10. Service is a 10/10 Staff is a 10/10 Ambiance is a 10/10 Food and beverage knowledge is a 10/10. Food and beverage pairings, cocktails, and wine, 10/10. If there is a reason to come eat in Brooklyn. This is it!

    Crispy pork belly and shrimp aguachile
    Jack H.

    My girlfriend and I have been on a bit of a Mexican food kick as of late, and in particular she has discovered a love of mezcal, the smokier cousin of tequila. She wanted to drink some mezcal this weekend, so I started Googling things like "best mezcal bar NYC". There were some options in Manhattan, but none of them particularly compelling. Lo and behold, Colonia Verde had a selection of mezcal, including a flight option, and was just a fifteen minute walk away from my apartment in Fort Greene. Reservation made. We wandered over and found a cozy space with a bar on the right, and tables on the left. I didn't see quite how far it went back, but every table was packed and an open kitchen was in my line of sight. A quintessential Brooklyn restaurant. Having come for mezcal, that was the first order of business. In addition to a couple of cocktails (both fantastic), we ordered the mezcal flight offered to get a taste of some more types of mezcal. The pours are an ounce, which was perfectly fine to share between two people (remember, it is a sipping liquor, not a shooting liquor). The variety was quite interesting and my girlfriend was quite happy to try three different types. The menu invites sharing, with the For the Table option having several appealing options. The entire menu can be shared as far as I can tell, and that is what we did. As if by magic, once we had finished our mezcal flight, our first course came out: crispy pork belly and the shrimp aguachile. The crispy pork belly was an immediate standout, I may have even squealed with delight. The pork was crispy, and the salsa verde delightfully fresh and acidic. The shrimp aguachile was a lovely pairing as well, also bright and acidic. One very small piece of criticism: giving three tortillas to two people is just cruel. We managed to split the last tortilla, but an even number of tortillas would have been appreciated for our table of two. The shrimp aguachile was a lovely pairing as well, also bright and acidic. Having overcome the tortilla shortage, however, our next course came out: a Brazilian potato stew special. Similar to pozole, a base soup is provided, along with accouterment (avocado, chicken, capers, a chipotle sauce, and sour cream). I hadn't thought soup could be shareable, but with two spoons we happily dug in. Some time during the soup, our baked eggplant came out. It was reminiscent of eggplant parmesan, but with a delightful mole sauce and feta cheese. After all that, we had to see a dessert menu. From what I can tell, the Gringo Churro Donuts may be one of the most popular desserts, and we followed the crowd. A la mode was an option, and we took it (having had a lot of Whole Foods ice cream in my life, it tasted quite familiar, though I am certainly not mad about that). They thoughtfully include a mezcal pairing with each dessert, and though we did not avail ourselves (we had had plenty of mezcal at this point), if you were looking for a digestif I'd highly recommend the pairing. All in all, this restaurant made me furious: I had been living a half mile away for years and never tried it. I will certainly be back, and my girlfriend and I keep talking about how good it was. Cannot recommend this place enough if you'd like some vaguely Latin American food and mezcal.

    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.

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