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For the salad course we actually did the mushroom entree which was simply amazing and the best bite of the night. The combination of sauces and perfect char on the mushrooms truly were outstanding. From there my wife and I shared two entrees the steak frites and the duck confit. The duck was perfectly cooked, with an amazing skin however the pairing with whole beans and a buried lack luster sauce left the dish lacking. It really could be so much more with that well executed duck, but it just wasn’t there. Any other sauce pairing or more finely cooked grain accompaniment would make this so much better. The steak frites were good. The sauce here was well prepared and the frites excellent. The steak was very tender and well cooked but a little cool. The steak could have used a bit more char and heat. We finished with the mousse which was a nice finish. The meal started out really strong, but peaked at the mushrooms. Wish the entrees could have been a bit better. 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Colette Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Moderate
Cincinnati / Dayton
Best Overall
Cincinnati / Dayton
Best Food
Cincinnati
Best Overall
Cincinnati
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Colette Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 757 OpenTable diners.
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1400 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202