What a beautiful meal! Great cocktails, good wine list, delicious food and wonderful service. Downtown Escondido- who would have thought?!
Brad
We really enjoyed the combination of the prix fixe menu (Italian that night) with the wine and other drinks. The portions were perfect size with all the courses, and the preparations were fresh and intriguing. Service was top notch. It all came together as a delightful experience. We plan to come back and try other menus as they change.
Lawrence
Went there Valentine Friday. It was a set menu, the food was exceptional along with the service. The cost was $120 per person, we brought our own French wine for a $25 corking fee. Pricey but well worth it for a special occasion.
Yazmin
Food was outstanding, kudos to the back of house. Front of house needs serious help. From forgetting silverware to a lot of mess ups. We were asked to move seats at the bar to accommodate another couple and we complied. Unfortunately this caused for us getting served items that weren't for us and/or items that were for us but served to the other couple. Front of house is not organized. Additionally, the kitchen was running out of items and several customers had complaints about the substitutes since it is a prixe fixe menu. One guest was offered shrimp instead of the sea bass on the menu and another was offered sole fish instead of the shrimp they said would be substituted. It was a mess and hearing the other complaints was not helping. We decided to take our dessert to-go because of all the issues. A server was nice to comp a round of drinks for us and it was appreciated. Also, hearing the owner complain and use vulgar language was off putting. She kept making excuses instead of taking accountability. We wouldn't go back just because it felt like we walked in an establishment that was playing pretend to be a restaurant in regards to the front of house. Which is too bad since the food was good.
Jessica
This is the GEM of north county! The owners have clearly considered every little detail (from the antique hob nail glassware down to the bathroom soap). The staff was some of the best we've encountered - despite being NYE everyone we engaged with truly seemed to enjoy their job! We're already HUGE fans of farm to table establishments that support our local farmers..but the food here is not only fresh but incredibly flavorful & cooked to perfection. We especially loved the unique amuse-bouche & palette cleaner offerings. The interior is small with a well considered layout that provides an intimate atmosphere where you can enjoy conversation without worrying about another table being seated on top of you. Overall we're thrilled to have discovered Collette's & can't wait to return for one of their upcoming supper clubs!
Gina
This is a little gem in Escondido. It is sweetly decorated, has a very cozy atmosphere and the staff is very friendly. The food was delicious and abundant. The wine list was great, lots of French choices. Overall, the service was a little slower due to issues with their payment system that took our waitresses time to troubleshoot but the experience was so pleasant that I doesn't prevent me from wanting to go back! Really lovely.
Gwen
The food here was exceptional, and the staff was even better. The staff made it an intimate experience explaining your dish and drink choice with beautiful detail. The ambiance is cozy and not loud. You could taste the quality ingredients and how yummy they were! We went for a girlfriend's birthday, but will definitely add it to my date night rotation.
Janice
This is a gem of a spot in downtown Escondido. Staff is friendly and attentive, food is fabulous and the interior is so charming. Best of all we could all hear each other and didn't have to yell over the constant noise that so many new places have. You must try the savory crème brûlée as an appetizer. The muscles were some of the most flavorful I have ever had and the coq a vin was chef's kiss. We will definitely be back!
Charles
First time visiting this restaurant and we were delighted. Excellent food and excellent service. Will definitely return. As a plant based eating health nut I try to stay on a whole food plant based diet but I am very flexible, especially when fine dining. I was okay with the sea bass or the salmon, but our server suggested that the chef could do a special plant based meal for me so I said okay. It was absolutely delicious. My wife had the filet and loved it.
Litza
Collette's is hands down my favorite restaurant ever! Honestly! The Chef knows how to mix and balance flavors, ingredients, textures, etc. I am far from a food critic, but give him a Michelin Star already!
Excellent food! Its a small location and the decor is not the best but the food was excellent
Scott
The food was exceptional. The service was polite, friendly, and attentive. It's a very unique fit among the surrounding businesses. Absolutely worth the drive to Escondido from downtown San Diego.
Julie
We had a truly delightful dinner; the service was exceptional, the ambience was superb, and the food was outstanding. We started out with the house bread which came with Vermont butter, mushroom ricotta dip. It did not disappoint. After this consumption, we then had a non-alcoholic apple cider to cleanse our palate before the dinner. We had the sea bass, the salmon and the bouillabaisse. No disappointment there, we truly were delighted with everything. Which means we will be back.
Emily Boyer
The owner and staff are incredibly kind and welcoming. We often sit at the bar and order the Farmer's Wife or the Giddyup, their version of an espresso martini. It’s a full bar, so there is something for everyone. Mocktails for none drinkers, too. The food is delicious! I’m a big fan of their Beef Bourguignon and French Onion Soup. The Crème Brulee is such a treat. I highly recommend this restaurant for your next date night or nice night out with friends. Try it, you’ll love it!
Dan
This was our first time going to Colette's. We were pleasantly surprised and impressed by the entire experience. The service and ambiance were outstanding and made for a really nice evening.
What a beautiful meal! Great cocktails, good wine list, delicious food and wonderful service. Downtown Escondido- who would have thought?!
We really enjoyed the combination of the prix fixe menu (Italian that night) with the wine and other drinks. The portions were perfect size with all the courses, and the preparations were fresh and intriguing. Service was top notch. It all came together as a delightful experience. We plan to come back and try other menus as they change.
Went there Valentine Friday. It was a set menu, the food was exceptional along with the service. The cost was $120 per person, we brought our own French wine for a $25 corking fee. Pricey but well worth it for a special occasion.
Food was outstanding, kudos to the back of house. Front of house needs serious help. From forgetting silverware to a lot of mess ups. We were asked to move seats at the bar to accommodate another couple and we complied. Unfortunately this caused for us getting served items that weren't for us and/or items that were for us but served to the other couple. Front of house is not organized. Additionally, the kitchen was running out of items and several customers had complaints about the substitutes since it is a prixe fixe menu. One guest was offered shrimp instead of the sea bass on the menu and another was offered sole fish instead of the shrimp they said would be substituted. It was a mess and hearing the other complaints was not helping. We decided to take our dessert to-go because of all the issues. A server was nice to comp a round of drinks for us and it was appreciated. Also, hearing the owner complain and use vulgar language was off putting. She kept making excuses instead of taking accountability. We wouldn't go back just because it felt like we walked in an establishment that was playing pretend to be a restaurant in regards to the front of house. Which is too bad since the food was good.
This is the GEM of north county! The owners have clearly considered every little detail (from the antique hob nail glassware down to the bathroom soap). The staff was some of the best we've encountered - despite being NYE everyone we engaged with truly seemed to enjoy their job! We're already HUGE fans of farm to table establishments that support our local farmers..but the food here is not only fresh but incredibly flavorful & cooked to perfection. We especially loved the unique amuse-bouche & palette cleaner offerings. The interior is small with a well considered layout that provides an intimate atmosphere where you can enjoy conversation without worrying about another table being seated on top of you. Overall we're thrilled to have discovered Collette's & can't wait to return for one of their upcoming supper clubs!
This is a little gem in Escondido. It is sweetly decorated, has a very cozy atmosphere and the staff is very friendly. The food was delicious and abundant. The wine list was great, lots of French choices. Overall, the service was a little slower due to issues with their payment system that took our waitresses time to troubleshoot but the experience was so pleasant that I doesn't prevent me from wanting to go back! Really lovely.
The food here was exceptional, and the staff was even better. The staff made it an intimate experience explaining your dish and drink choice with beautiful detail. The ambiance is cozy and not loud. You could taste the quality ingredients and how yummy they were! We went for a girlfriend's birthday, but will definitely add it to my date night rotation.
This is a gem of a spot in downtown Escondido. Staff is friendly and attentive, food is fabulous and the interior is so charming. Best of all we could all hear each other and didn't have to yell over the constant noise that so many new places have. You must try the savory crème brûlée as an appetizer. The muscles were some of the most flavorful I have ever had and the coq a vin was chef's kiss. We will definitely be back!
First time visiting this restaurant and we were delighted. Excellent food and excellent service. Will definitely return. As a plant based eating health nut I try to stay on a whole food plant based diet but I am very flexible, especially when fine dining. I was okay with the sea bass or the salmon, but our server suggested that the chef could do a special plant based meal for me so I said okay. It was absolutely delicious. My wife had the filet and loved it.
Collette's is hands down my favorite restaurant ever! Honestly! The Chef knows how to mix and balance flavors, ingredients, textures, etc. I am far from a food critic, but give him a Michelin Star already!
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Excellent food! Its a small location and the decor is not the best but the food was excellent
The food was exceptional. The service was polite, friendly, and attentive. It's a very unique fit among the surrounding businesses. Absolutely worth the drive to Escondido from downtown San Diego.
We had a truly delightful dinner; the service was exceptional, the ambience was superb, and the food was outstanding. We started out with the house bread which came with Vermont butter, mushroom ricotta dip. It did not disappoint. After this consumption, we then had a non-alcoholic apple cider to cleanse our palate before the dinner. We had the sea bass, the salmon and the bouillabaisse. No disappointment there, we truly were delighted with everything. Which means we will be back.
The owner and staff are incredibly kind and welcoming. We often sit at the bar and order the Farmer's Wife or the Giddyup, their version of an espresso martini. It’s a full bar, so there is something for everyone. Mocktails for none drinkers, too. The food is delicious! I’m a big fan of their Beef Bourguignon and French Onion Soup. The Crème Brulee is such a treat. I highly recommend this restaurant for your next date night or nice night out with friends. Try it, you’ll love it!
This was our first time going to Colette's. We were pleasantly surprised and impressed by the entire experience. The service and ambiance were outstanding and made for a really nice evening.
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