Colette French Bistro & Wine Bar - French restaurant in Hanoi
About This Place
Colette French Bistro & Wine Bar sits on Lò Sũ, a quiet street in Hoan Kiem that runs close to Hoan Kiem Lake, positioning it within easy reach of the Old Quarter without the full weight of tourist-district noise. The French bistro format — familiar in Paris, still relatively rare done well in Hanoi — draws a crowd that skews toward expats, returning visitors, and locals looking for something outside the Vietnamese dining rotation. A 4.7 rating sustained across nearly 900 Google reviews points to consistency rather than novelty: kitchens that spike high on a handful of dishes and coast elsewhere rarely hold that average over that volume. The wine bar component gives Colette a dual identity that most French restaurants in this city don't attempt. Diners can arrive early for a glass before moving to the table, or linger after the meal in a way that a purely food-focused room doesn't encourage. Hoan Kiem has no shortage of cafes and international options, but the combination of French kitchen and a serious wine list occupies a narrow lane. The room itself carries the intimacy expected of the bistro format — small enough to feel curated, not so small it feels crowded. For an evening that doesn't hinge on a specific dish trend or a buzzy new opening, Colette offers a reliable, unhurried alternative to the neighbourhood's louder options.
What to order at Colette French Bistro & Wine Bar
Ms3+ wagyu rib-eye
1.9M VND
Grilled Beef Ribs MS4/5 - 350g
French fresh oysters
979k VND
Fresh French oysters from Brittany region, 6 pieces 6 oysters
Lobster caviar risotto
979k VND
poached lobster tail, lobster creamy sauce, lumpfish caviar
Tournedos beef rossini
935k VND
Australian beef tenderloin, goose liver & truffles, red wine sauce, mashed potatoes
Rossini beef carpaccio
759k VND
Rossini carpaccio beef salad
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Visiting Colette French Bistro & Wine Bar
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Open late: Doors stay open past 0 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Menu starts from: 50k VND, based on 66 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 766 253 630 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: date night, wine evening, slow dinner, special occasion.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Frequently Asked
- Is Colette French Bistro & Wine Bar good for a date night?
- Colette suits date nights well — the bistro format keeps the room intimate and unhurried, and the wine bar side lets couples linger after dinner without the meal feeling rushed.
- Is Colette French Bistro & Wine Bar quiet?
- Colette sits on Lò Sũ, a quiet street in Hoan Kiem close to Hoan Kiem Lake, away from the heavier noise of the Old Quarter.
- Does Colette French Bistro & Wine Bar serve wine?
- Yes — Colette operates as both a French bistro and a wine bar, offering a serious wine list alongside the kitchen menu, which is uncommon among French restaurants in Hanoi.
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