Colette OTR • Mostly French Restaurant by Chef Danny Combs

Everything we ate was 10/10. Our waitress was great and knowledgeable. The brioche was amazing. Highly recommend the steak and frites and the cod, and the desserts were amazing as well. We ordered 3 apps, 3 dishes, and 3 desserts, and nothing disappointed. Service was a little slow for our table of 3, with other tables getting in and out before us, but we weren’t in a rush so it didn’t matter. We can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Icelandic Cod, Bread Service, Steak Frites, Puff Pastry with Cherry, Parisian Carrot Salad, Mousse Au Chocolat

The food was excellent and very close to French Cuisine! I had the Steak Frites in Dauce au poivre (pepper steak). It was cooked to my delight and tender. The Sauce was spot on! Everything else, cocktail, wine and desert rounded up this great dish!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Colette OTR is definitely worth a visit if you are in downtown Cincinnati. I went there with a group of friends, and the service was exceptional. Everyone was incredibly friendly and attentive to our table. We started with the Pain Maison, which was fluffy and buttery. They also offered a variety of non-alcoholic drinks that were both tasty and refreshing. I tried the escargot for the first time, and it was delicious. For my main course, I had the Tagliolini aux Champignons pasta, which was the perfect portion and flavorful. The dessert options were fun to choose from as well. Overall, it was a great experience - 5 out of 5 stars!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food with a frustrating overall experience. Each dish was great, though nothing I'd rate a 10/10, they were all technically sound and very tasty. Environment was done well, though nothing standout.

Staff and service was friendly and sharp - menu was well introduced, fresh water, plates, and cutlery were quick, everything there was dialed in well. The 3/5 for the service and overall experience come from what I believe is a large scale decision to prioritize tickets of tables after confirming they have additional arrangements following dinner, to the detriment of those who don't.

We were asked if we were attending one of the shows around OTR and downtown that night, which we honestly and maybe mistakenly answered as no, we were just out for a nice meal with no special occasion. We were sat near two other two tops at the same time, all of us ordered the same number of courses, but we found ourselves a full course behind by the end of the night to the point that one of those other tables was flipped during our entrees and the new patrons were ordering their entrees while we were just starting on dessert.

We had arrived and were seated 10 minutes early for our 6:15 reservation, which was nice. Drinks and food were ordered quickly and bread arrived at 6:30. Then we received our Escargot and Parisian Carrot at 7:08, 35 minutes later, with Tagliolini and Cod at 7:31, an hour after the bread. Apple cake was an addition 30 minutes at 7:59, and we were there for 2:10 in total. It's not a horrific delay, but it seemed to be standard operating procedure that we should just accept. There was another review from a 9:00p reservation on the same day which mentioned food delays, but given how quickly tables around us were moving I don't know if the kitchen was the bottleneck earlier in the evening.

The food was good. It is worth the trip, but be prepared to provide a show and timeline that lines up with your reservation or you might face similar turn times. We would potentially go again, but will be giving it a similar deprioritized treatment.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Icelandic Cod, Escargot, Parisian Carrot Salad

Last night after Music hall, I had the misfortune of stopping by this lovely restaurant.

From the moment I arrived, I was met with hostility. The bartender was very short and rude , and the host told us to pick seats at the bar when some were setup to eat and some not , took 20 minutes for the bartender to even acknowledge the fact we were there .

Another 20 to get 2 drinks , another 20 to get 1 salad , and didn't even get another round of drinks because she never asked or came back .

Worst experience ever .

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Decent food, the bread was divine!

Our dining experience at Colette for our anniversary was nothing short of spectacular. From the amazing food, to the above and beyond service from our waitress, Rachel, we left full and happy! We shared the stake tartar, the bread and butter service, the simple greens salad and tomato and tonnato salad, and had the tagliolini and cod. The stars of the night were definitely the tomato and tonnato, the pasta, and the cod. Highly recommend to anyone wanting an amazing dining experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Icelandic Cod, Bread Service

Great place for a night out. We came in without a reservation from out of town looking for a good meal and we were not disappointed. Ann was a great bartender and made sure we had an amazing meal. Steak frites is a must!! So tender and flavorful. The apple cake was so tasty. Fantastic cocktails and an excellent wine list. This place could stand up with the best of them across the country.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bread Service, Steak Frites, Beet Salad

Excellent service and meal. Just a bit noisy. Loved the steak.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome food. We did wait for our table for a while even tho we had a reservation. We were starving - so it was pretty uncomfortable. Staff had offered us complimentary drinks which were very good! The rest of experience was excellent!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Was excited to try the ravioli or duck confit but the menu has been changed and those are no longer available so everyone knows

I had my first experience at Colette this past weekend and fell in love. I highly recommend coming here. Just be mindful that it is a French restaurant, so expect dinner service to be relaxed and slower that a typical pick, especially for larger parties. It took us about two hours for dinner with six of us. Personally for me, it was totally worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great experience. The staff is well trained and attentive, and know what’s up!

I’ve got celiac. No gluten free menu but wait staff understood what was safe. Had both of the fish dishes (black bass and the cod) and they were great. Also had the melon and ham starter which was unique and really awesome actually. The roasted beets were also good though it seems like there was no horseradish on it, maybe removed for gluten cross contact? Also had the mousse which was unbelievable!

Had no gluten reaction, felt safe the entire time, would highly recommend as a great place to eat for celiacs.

Also my wife got the bread appetizer (milk brioche) and she said it may have been the best bread in her life. Celiac spouses, rejoice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Icelandic Cod, Bread Service, Beet Salad, Mousse Au Chocolat

Everything about this experience was impeccable.

Our waiter (his name I cannot recall unfortunately) was attentive, never letting a glass go empty and ensured that all meals were properly coursed throughout the night. Plus, his meal recommendations were spectacular. Beyond that, he was more than happy to give a wine recommendation taking into account, our palates, price range, and meal.

For staters, we ordered the Escargot, Butter Service, Tomato and Tonnato. For our main course we ordered the Icelandic Cod and for dessert an amazing Strawberry Posset. Each meal had the perfect blend of flavors and was properly filling.

The only caveat I will offer is that while the ambiance is largely casual, the price is not. I am beyond glad that I dined here however, please be aware that the price represents that of a finer dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Collette is a very special restaurant. Amazing food. Terrific service. Intimate inside with view of kitchen. Great bar area. Nice outdoor seating as well. You must start with the Bread service - wow. Icelandic Cod, Herbed Cavatelli, Steak Frites, and Collette Burger are some of our favorites

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Icelandic Cod, Bread Service, Beet Salad, Parisian Carrot Salad, Herbed Cavatelli Lamb Ragu, Burger and Fries