A long-standing Brooklyn gem known for amazing pasta & desserts. A go-to spot with consistently stellar food.
Consistently excellent for over a decade, this Brooklyn spot is a beloved favorite for many, even ranking among top-tier dining experiences. While the menu hasn't drastically changed, its enduring quality and delicious offerings, particularly the pasta and desserts, keep patrons returning. It's a reliable choice for a great meal, especially if other reservations fall through.
The American cuisine here is consistently praised, with standout mentions for their amazing pasta dishes and decadent desserts like the toffee pudding and sticky date cake. The Turkish Eggs are also a notable brunch item. While some appreciate the consistent quality, a few wish for more menu evolution.
"Highly recommended dishes include their amazing pasta, the toffee pudding, the sticky date cake, and the Turkish Eggs, especially noted for brunch."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant, citing it as a favorite and consistently excellent, with particular highlights on their pasta and desserts. Some note the menu hasn't evolved but appreciate the enduring quality.
Important Note
One user noted that while the food is consistently good, it hasn't been the same since a previous chef left. Another mentioned that the menu lacks evolution, wishing for daily or weekly specials.
"This user simply mentioned Colonie as a place for Turkish eggs."
Positive"This user recommended Colonie in Brooklyn Heights for Turkish eggs."
Positive"The commenter expressed enjoyment of their recent dinner experience at Colonie."
Positive"This commenter stated that Colonie is good but hasn't been the same since a previous chef left. They also gave a negative review for River Deli and recommended alBadawi as a great birthday spot."
Positive"This commenter found Colonie to be a solid choice. They also recommended Chama Mama in BK Heights, noting impressive food and service that feels reasonably priced despite not being a bargain."
Positive"Colonie is one of several restaurants located on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn Heights."
Neutral"Colonie was recommended as a place to try by a user."
Positive"A user clarified that Colonie only serves brunch on weekends, which is important context for the original poster's weekday request."
Neutral"A user highly praised Colonie on Atlantic Avenue, stating their Turkish Eggs would be part of their dying meal."
Positive"User stated Colonie is consistently amazing."
Positive"User described Colonie as stellar and consistently excellent for 14 years, having dined there around 50 times. Their only critique is the menu's lack of evolution and wished for daily/weekly specials."
Positive"User expressed surprise Colonie wasn't mentioned more, calling it the best by far among many restaurants they've tried."
Positive"Expresses love for the sticky date cake at Colonie, highlighting it as a favorite dessert."
Positive"Reiterates that Colonie is their favorite restaurant even after visiting many top spots, and mentions that everyone they bring there loves it."
Positive"Expresses strong positive sentiment for Colonie, noting they love the place and are surprised it's not mentioned more often."
Positive"Recommends Colonie in Brooklyn as a favorite restaurant, suggesting it as a good fallback option if other reservations are hard to get. They state it's their favorite among top spots and everyone they take there loves it."
Positive"They have an area at the back end of the restaurant that is used to host groups. You can fit about 20 people. Done it a few times. Great food."
Positive"One of the best most consistent places in the city. Their pasta is amazing."
Positive"Recommended for dinner, American, try the toffee pudding."
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