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Collette’s, Escondido, CA

Collette’s

4.6
4.6
1353 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
19:00
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem

We are committed to giving you a French inspired farm to table fine dining experience. We are forging partnerships with local farmers and organizations to bring you good food done well.

We believe that food has the power to bring people together and build community, and we're honored to be a part of that process.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, French, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 745-3835
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Lisa Rivera
  • Catering
    For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
  • Private party facilities
    For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
  • Area
    Escondido
  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street parking is usually available on Grand Ave and Broadway. Within a close distance to the restaurant there are also public parking lots.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,353 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Collette's in Escondido delights diners with "delicious food and great service," featuring creative, seasonal dishes by Chef Brandon. The "cozy and romantic" ambiance and attentive staff make it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the "Chef's Mercy" menu and "phenomenal desserts," ensuring an exceptional dining experience.

1,353 Reviews
  1. MichaelM VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I was hoping to fall in love. . Esco has zero good restaurants. I mean absolutely zero. Some thoughts about Collette’s/ Hunsakers- Please season the food more, very bland. And very expensive for what you get. May I suggest baby carrots with the filet instead of sliced horse carrots. Food was average at best, service a bit better, and we were one of two tables dining, so ambiance was questionable. Lose the chargers and napkin rings. Again, was hoping this would be our spot in Esco, but it missed.

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  2. Spencer

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I liked that they had locally sourced food and the schnitzel was quite good.

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  3. Heidi VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from service to food was excellent. Collette’s is a great addition to Grand Ave.

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  4. John

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little high end restaurant. Conveniently located in downtown Escondido although currently the road is under construction. No noise in the evening, however. Nicely decorated for ambiance. The staff is so friendly and nice. Casey was our waiter. Excellent service. The food, ( this was a pre-designed meal for Valentine’s Day) was outstanding. It came out in 6 courses, I think. Steak and lobster was very good as the main course. Cocktails were great! It was a bit pricey but other than that, a great experience.

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  5. Tyler

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the experience was okay. I do appreciate the engagement with local farmers to curate the menu but I felt that some of the dishes were missing a pop. Additionally it is fairly expensive which I typically don't mind if I find I am getting value from the price tag.

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  6. Ryan

    Baltimore21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cool place, the service was great and staff were very friendly. The food was really good and portion sizes were generous. It kinda has an old school fancy vibe in the dining room which was really cool. I’ll definitely go back, it’s a fun little spot.

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  7. Eric

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was 5 star, kitchen was original and high quality, nice dining room. Was disappointed in the pricing... 2 apps, 2 mains, a dessert and one glass of California wine + tip = $300. I paid the same for a Michelin 2-star in a major metropolis in Europe last week...

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  8. Julie

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first dining experience at Collette's. To say it was exquisitely wonderful is the perfect description for our experience. Everything met our expectation of what we surmised it would be with a name like Collette's. It is such a classy name and appropriately so. The service was excellent, the food was absolutely superb, the ambience made our evening so enjoyable and relaxed, we overstayed our welcome. We'll be back for sure!

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  9. Monique VIP

    San Diego27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Collette’s is wonderful. The food is perfect and the ambience is warm and inviting. The staff really cares about the dining experience. This is the best restaurant in Escondido hands down.

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  10. Cindy

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The place is cute and has a nice ambience The food selection was a limited and overpriced. The only vegetarian selection was just steamed vegetables—I don’t think a whole lot of thought went into it. The other food we had was good but we probably won’t be back because of the prices.

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Collette’s is rated 4.6 stars by 1353 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for Collette’s

113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Area
    Escondido
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, French, Continental
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is usually available on Grand Ave and Broadway. Within a close distance to the restaurant there are also public parking lots.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lisa Rivera
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 745-3835
  • Catering
    For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
  • Private party facilities
    For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
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