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Colette Restaurant, Cincinnati, OH

Colette Restaurant

4.9 (767)
$30 and under
French
1400 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Location
    1400 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • 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

Experiences

  • Vom Boden Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 20, 2025 only
    Join us on Tuesday, May 20th for a special evening celebrating exclusive German wines from Vom Boden. Vom Boden is a boutique wine importer with a focus on small, independent growers—many of whom are at the heart of Germany’s most exciting wine regions. The 5 course menu will be Chef Danny Combs' "mostly French" take on German fare. Alongside thoughtfully paired wines, this experience will include stories and insights about the remarkable small producers behind each bottle.
    Vom Boden Wine Dinner Photo

Menu

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What 767 people are saying

Colette Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Colette Restaurant in Cincinnati offers "exceptional food" and "impeccable service" with standout dishes like the Icelandic cod and escargot. The "innovative menu" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff" create a memorable dining experience. Notably, the bread service and desserts are highly praised. Ideal for special occasions or a casual night out.

767 Reviews

  1. Derek

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Colette and it was a terrific experience. The service was exceptional. We had the escargot and it was delicious. DO NOT SLEEP on the Pain Maison- that was some of the best bread I’ve had in a long time. We had the Icelandic Cod and steak and frites. The cod was light, flaky and buttery, and the spinach was cooked in butter and delicious. To paraphrase Julia Child- “cooked in so much butter it could stop a heart”. It was a delight. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium and the frites were crispy and delicious. On to dessert- the Mille Feuille. It was a stacked buttery wafer delight with vanilla custard and cherry compote. Again, it was delicious, hitting the sweet and savory with different textures between the filling and the wafers. A highlight. Overall, a delightful first experience. We will definitely be back. Truthfully, I would come back just for the pain maison and the Mille Feuille, they were THAT exceptional. Delicieux!!

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  2. Ellen VIP

    Cincinnati15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner with friends last night at Colette. We lucked out and got a table in a nice quiet corner. The service was timely and friendly. Our cocktails perfect and the food delicious. The highlight was the cod and the delicious sauce. Highly recommend.

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  3. Bruce

    Cincinnati19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stellar food and service. Our waitress and friendly and informative. The food was great.

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  4. Alex

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So fantastic! Likely the best restaurant in Cincinnati - very approachable and not overwrought but impeccable service and attention to detail. A must try.

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  5. Suzanne VIP

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Icelandic Cod is amazing! Service is excellent!

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  6. Andrea

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i love this restaurant! it's honestly one of the best in cincinnati and i love celebrating special occasions here. 10/10 recommend, all the food is amazing and the ambiance is great

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  7. Richard VIP

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was excellent in my first visit to Colette.

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  8. David

    Cincinnati14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sitting in front room was moderately noisy but nice to watch the kitchen. Service was great and quality of food outstanding. Started with special appetizer of white asparagus & seafood dish out of this world. Same with cod. We ordered the lamb caviatelle pasta. Tasty but too rich for me & didn’t care for. Husband liked it very much.

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  9. Ashley VIP

    Cincinnati16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding culinary experience. We cannot wait to come back!

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  10. jennifer

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely plan to return! The bread appetizer was out of this world! And they have a rosemary thyme drink that was so refreshing!

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
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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