"We visited Colette last night after a concert at Music Hall. The location and space (formerly occupied by Zule) is inviting and familiar. First of all, our experience was great. The service was attentive and friendly and the food was excellent. We tried the laminated brioche and a couple of salads, including the beet salad. The 3 of us shared the cote de boeuf (36oz ribeye) with the pomme purée (mashed potatos). The ribeye was cooked more slowly and was served slices with a red wine reduction. It was absolutely fantastic and plenty for 3 hungry diners to share. We shared a mille feuille pastry with tasty cappuccinos for dessert. We would have preferred less finishing salt on the steak and a few more layers of pastry with less cream filling, but no real complaints regarding our choices. The principal complaint relates to the menu, which is sparse, even for a bistro. There were only 3 appetizers sweetbreads, salted cod, and pate. It would be great to have some lighter or vegetarian starters. The laminated brioche was interesting to try, but it’s mostly butter and really too heavy to be the only bread offering. At $5 per roll it’s also a bit cheeky. Finally, the shareable plates sole and steak options were highlights of the menu, but the restaurant should offer one of two sides to complement the main dish. Perhaps haricot vert or something similar. For an otherwise polished experience 5 months after opening the menu u still felt like a work in progress. Looking forward to returning to Colette in a bit."
