Amanda Heineke
My husband and I dined here during our visit to NYC. We came from the Cincinnati area and it was our first visit to the city. When planning the trip, Colonie caught my eye so we decided to give it a try. I’m so glad we did, because it quickly turned into the absolute highlight of our trip and was an evening we won’t forget. The service is outstanding - each individual host made us feel like family. We were never short beverages, and our space at the chefs table was kept tidy at all times - no empty plates left behind. The sous chefs are impossibly talented at what they do and gave every single plate attention and care before it left their sight. And lastly, the Chef is a true artist and extremely kind, humble person. We were delighted when he walked over to pay a visit as it was our anniversary dinner. The food is layered with exquisite, complimentary flavors that are refined and articulate but also make these dishes relatable, familiar, and remarkable at the same time.
As a couple traveling foodies, I can without a doubt say this is one meal you don’t want to miss when you visit NYC. I’m just waiting to visit again and see a Michelin star outside the entrance. Forever a staple every time we return to the city. Thanks Chef and crew for an unforgettable experience.
Carla Martinez
Brought my parents here for my father birthday, a few friends of mine highly recommended it and they did not disappoint. The staff was really friendly and helpful. They even signed a card when bringing out my dad's pastry singing happy birthday which I thought was a very sweet gesture. Would def come back! Everything we ordered was delicious.
Alexis Sabbaghian
Lovely brunch spot with delicious food! We had to wait a bit for our food to come out (45-50min), but the waitstaff was super nice and attentive. Really great Turkish eggs — delicious spot!
Michelle Lin
Everything was delicious but the surprising best dish of the night was the mushroom crostini. You MUST get this. We also got the lump crab tagliatelle and the duck dish. I loved the spicy kick in the pasta and it had a generous serving of crab. Can’t wait to come back and try more dishes!
Julia Natt
came here for my birthday dinner—we walked in around 7 on a thursday night and were seated at the chefs counter (highly highly recommend if you’re into food/cooking). my boyfriend has *a lot* of food allergies and they were super knowledgeable and aware.
we got the whipped ricotta with strawberries and heirloom tomatoes, the celery salad, campanelle with hen of the woods mushrooms, and the steak (I rarely eat red meat but this was so worth it)
the chefs were so sweet and it was a joy to watch them cook! one of the best meals i’ve had in a really long time.
(my only downside was that I was pretty underwhelmed by both cocktails I got, but that might just be a function of my personal taste!)
Juan Buis
Suuuuuch great food. Get all of the starters because they’re incredible, but also have some pasta because it’s also amazing. But the date cake for dessert is the real star here.
Alex Serebrov
Very nice and upscale place with excellent service, tasty creative menue and reasonable prices. I really liked their wild mushrooms, crostini, ricotta with peas, and beet salad. Be advised that their crab pasta is quite zesty, and if you don't like spicy food, you better get some other options. Very nice and romantic interior as well as comfortable seating outside. Reservation is recommended
Peter Yogi
Food was amazing, servers were extremely knowledgeable! It’s a fairly small establishment and tables are close to one another but that’s the beauty of NY.
Alan
Nice, chic, restaurant on Atlantic Avenue.
There is a bar up front and most of the food tables in the back. The kitchen is open in the dining room around the tables. It’s nicely decorated and the smells are oh so good. But you have to be ok with that.
The menu is excellent- but very limited.
They have four pastas and three main dishes. Plus appetizers.
The halibut was excellent though it is served nouveau style.
The pastas are also excellent.
Highly recommended but make sure there is something you want to eat first.
Roberto Herrera-Camacho
Amazing spot in downtown BK. Food was delicious and service was great. Sat by the chef counter and just being able to see them prepare everything was phenomenal. Chef was very helpful with his recommendations. Will definitely be coming back to this joint.
Travis Guadeloupe
Came here for my birthday dinner with my Fiancée. Essence made us feel more than welcome and took our dining experience from great to more than we could’ve hoped for. Actually the entire staff was kind, generous, and engaging. Every one we interacted with that night was warm and welcoming. The vibe for a weekday dinner was amazing. The food and drinks were wonderful!!! I’m going on a tangent but I would highly recommend, and will definitely be back! Thank you so much for a lovely evening.
Gianna Nebbia
Delicious food and very friendly, attentive staff. The duck was absolutely perfect, and do not skip the sticky date cake for dessert.
Li Ju
A friend of mine recommended me this place and I decided to have a try very random. I went on Sunday 12:30pm and waited about 15 minutes to get the bar seats for 2 people.
The coffee is good! And it was very enjoyable to seat on the bar table and watch the bartender making cocktails.
We waited very long time (around 30 minutes) to get our dishes, I guess they just got too many customers on weekend. The wait was worth it because both dishes I ordered are so yummy!
I had Turkish eggs and nduja sausage, both are great👍
Rachel Pekarek
Wow, I have never been blown away by a brunch dish like the Turkish eggs here! I wouldn't have thought to pair eggs with yogurt, but it works *so* well.
The service was friendly and personable and the wait times were reasonable (especially given how busy they were). I will absolutely return!
Jackie Tilton
Better than 99.9% of restaurants I’ve been to in Manhattan and where I bring all of my out of town guests. Mushroom pate and the crab pasta are a must but save room for the sticky date cake. Sit at the chef’s counter if you can for a fun experience. Colonie never disappoints!!
Joanie Axelbaum
The brunch here is out of this world. The Turkish eggs are unlike anything I've had and I can't wait to visit again. I really enjoyed my blood orange margarita too and the cool hand cuke drink. Both were fantastic. Even the servers were all so lovely and friendly. Highly recommend this spot and will definitely be back.
Megan Stinn
Loved sitting at the chefs counter. Food was delicious. Service was amazing. Get the sticky date cake.
Catherine Hemerlein
Super fun, local eatery. We sat outside with the dog, had fun people watching. The cocktails and food were delicious, especially the celery salad. Who knew? Waitstaff was great, all around an awesome experience.
Yassmon Young
We love it here can't get over how good the food is everything is good . From the food to the drinks to the wonderful staff ... I highly recommend this place .
Michael Del Gigante
This place suuuucks! Simplistic flavor profiles for simplistic pallets. Everything has vinegar, what a cop out way to create interest and depth. I think the fucking club soda had vinegar in it.
Meg Sitterson
We just got back from an incredible dinner. Absolutely every dish made my tastebuds dance with delight and I found myself repeatedly uttering, "Oh my God!"
First came the snacks for sharing. Burratta with summer squash, hazelnut, basil, and mint. House-made ricotta with Catskills honey and mint.
A main dish for each of us. Duck egg with mushrooms and rye berries. Sea scallops with sunchoke, artichoke, brown butter, and chervil. Asparagus with saffron yogurt and hazelnuts.
The desserts were downright brilliant. Olive oil cake with zucchini jam (marinated in lemon, honey, and thyme), basil, and yogurt. Sticky date cake with salted creme fraiche gelato. This must be what heaven tastes like.
Justine Cummings
Great place to spend an afternoon, staff are very friendly and helpful, and the food was great.
Jennifer Roberts
Excellent food and service. We had an amazing meal and the staff were all very warm and friendly.
Nick Park
Who can step to Colonie as the best in all of Brooklyn for cuisine? The only one that bests them (Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare) isn't apples to apples on daily operation. My favorite in the borough.
Abigail Platt
I LOVE this place! The staff here are awesome, the cocktails are great and the menu is top! Xx
Margaret Rotella
I went there with my mother and sister for Saturday brunch, service was awesome, food was delicious and flavorful, drinks were excellent as well. We were surprised on the price of our brunch, it wasn’t as expensive as we thought. We will definitely be going back there.
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