Consistently stellar American dining with amazing pasta & a standout sticky date cake.
This Brooklyn gem is a standout American restaurant that has consistently impressed diners for over a decade. Known for its amazing pasta dishes and a dessert menu that includes a highly recommended sticky date cake, it's a go-to spot for many. The restaurant also offers a private area suitable for groups, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.
The American cuisine receives high praise, with particular mentions of their pasta dishes and the sticky date cake. The Turkish Eggs are also noted as exceptional. While generally loved, one comment suggested the menu hasn't evolved much.
"Pasta dishes and the sticky date cake are highly recommended. The Turkish Eggs are also highlighted as exceptional."
Customers consistently praise the restaurant, with many calling it a favorite and consistently excellent, even after many years. Some wish for more menu variety or specials.
Important Note
One user noted that the menu hasn't evolved much over the years and wished for more daily/weekly specials.
"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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