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Covent Garden
Côte - St Martin's Lane
Côte - St Martin's Lane Reviews

Côte - St Martin's Lane

French, European

Dishes priced around£20

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Reviews of Côte - St Martin's Lane (4,784)

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5.2/6

4,784 reviews

5.2/6

4,784 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Average
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"Good"
4/6
Elizabeth S.5 years ago · 1 review

Overall a really good night just waited a little while to get a drinks order taken, and then one of my guests did not receive their pudding option as we were told they had run out, even though I had pre ordered everything 72 hours prior to arrival. I don’t feel this should have happened. But we do love coming to Cotes as it is always good value for money and a nice atmosphere.

"Very good"
5/6
marilyn l.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food good service just a little too loud. Other than that this is our 2nd time and it was very good.

"Awful"
1/6
Gill D.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Didn’t get to eat there although we had booked. Upon entering the restaurant we found the noise level deafening and knew it would be impossible to stay. The waiter was sympathetic and we walked to Cote at Tavistock street where we enjoyed a pleasant meal.

"Very good"
5/6
Kathryn H.5 years ago · 1 review

Good value pre-theatre set menus with a good choice, good location for theatres, lively atmosphere. If you want a quiet intimate meal for 2, choose somewhere else, or time - Saturday evening pre-theatre it was packed. But the staff were very good - service was very efficient, served very quickly, even though it was busy.

"Very good"
5/6
sonya t.5 years ago · 22 reviews

Food was reliably good as always. Only problem was the very long wait before we had water and drinks - about 30 minutes. It felt just a little chaotic as maybe the waitress was new?

"Very good"
5/6
Jane D.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely buzzy atmosphere and great value set menu. Met up with 8 friends for a pre theatre birthday meal. Gets very busy so book ahead and leave enough time. Waiting staff have to be asked for bill as they are constantly on the go. Quite noisy so probably not good for people who need a quieter venue.

"Good"
4/6
Stephanie B.5 years ago · 1 review

This is good value for money, but it can be very noisy in the evening. For that reason, it may be best to go this one after 7:30 pm unless you have theatre tickets. The service and food are very good.

"Excellent"
6/6
anne m.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent pre theatre meal at a great price. The set price menus give a very good list for each course from which to choose. The wine was also good and not expensive.

"Excellent"
6/6
Delyth L.5 years ago · 1 review

could not fault the food, delicious! attentive staff , excellent service and lovely atmosphere. We will definitely return when we are back in the big city again.

"Very good"
5/6
Emily B.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent dinner, despite being very busy staff were attentive and food arrived quickly and was delicious. Perfect pre-theatre meal. Steak was particularly good. Only improvement could have been for the white wine to be chilled before serving.

"Very good"
5/6
Geoffrey O.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Food was really good and consistent with othet Cote Braseries we have visited. Service fast. Definitely need to book after 5pm as this is a very busy restaurant.

"Very good"
5/6
Joy M.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent choice pre theatre lunch good service efficient comfortable seating will go back have been before would recommend it thank you very much thank-you Cote St Martins Lane

"Very good"
5/6
Jill J.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Good choice of high quality food on lunch set menu. Excellent value as usual. However, service between courses was slow & tables are too close together.

"Good"
4/6
Neil B.5 years ago · 6 reviews

The food on the set menu is good value and is of very reasonable quality. The service is fair. The main drawback is that the restaurant is noisy.

"Very good"
5/6
Veronica H.5 years ago · 1 review

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We had the steak frites followed by creme caramel. Both delicious and excellent value for the money. Service was polite and friendly and super efficient. I would definitely recommend Cote to friends and go back again myself

"Very good"
5/6
elli g.5 years ago · 1 review

The food was good at a reasonable price. Excellent fast and friendly service, only it was rather loud and we found it hard to keep up a conversation. No doubt we will go again . Elli

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicky G.5 years ago · 1 review

We like Cote because we know what we're getting at a reasonable price and the service is speedy and friendly

"Very good"
5/6
Lawrence B.5 years ago · 6 reviews

The food was, as always, well prepared, well presented and very tasty. The Bordeaux was a bit thin but otherwise quite good. The music was, as is the custom, too loud but the general ambience the friendly staff and the good value of the menu more than overcomes that irritant. If the restaurant is ever refurbished I would ask that the noisy wooden floors be replaced with some sound abosorbant material.

"Very good"
5/6
Mark S.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere, great staff. The food came far too quickly, it felt hurried. I asked for a delay between starter and mains but the food arrived within 5 minutes. When I complained about this the waiter was extremely apologetic and offered us complimentary coffee and pudding. Excellent response and customer service!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jane G.5 years ago · 2 reviews

We were a party of 9 people and we have been to this branch of Côte several times before. The service and food have always been excellent, and this was no exception. It is very good value for money and a good atmosphere. Thank you to all the staff who made our lunch such an enjoyable experience.

"Very good"
5/6
Karen H.5 years ago · 1 review

Was my husband's birthday and we had a very good time, food was very good, atmosphere was very good, service was very good Waitress, Silvia, was very helpful

"Excellent"
6/6
JAN H.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food, great atmosphere and lovely staff as usual. Never disappoints.

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela P.5 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food, generous portions. Friendly and efficient service. Have dined at Cote many times and am never disappointed. Only negative comment is the sound level is difficult when trying to have a conversation.

"Excellent"
6/6
Martin S.5 years ago · 3 reviews

As usual, a very good experience at Côte. The menus cater for all tastes and most dietary needs, the food is nicely-prepared and presented, the wines are decently-priced, and the service is friendly and professional in a buzzy ambience. We were with discriminating friends, and everyone was happy. Excellent value.

"Very good"
5/6
Gary A.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was good service excellent small mistake made with starter order but free bread and olives brought out while waiting for mistake to be rectified

"Excellent"
6/6
Ruth J.5 years ago · 1 review

Great atmosphere and food! Staff nice and attentive. Not as trendy it terms of decor as your more modern ones, could do with a refurb. Love Côte!

"Very good"
5/6
Ian T.5 years ago · 1 review

Very good food, excellent service from attentive waiters/waitresses. Much too noisy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard O.5 years ago · 1 review

The staff were excellent during a busy pre theatre period with girl managing the door a standout.

"Good"
4/6
Yvonne K.5 years ago · 10 reviews

The food was excellent, service friendly but somewhat slow. Had to leave I a hurry to make it to the theatre. Tea arrived too late to enjoy,

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandy R.5 years ago · 12 reviews

We all had good food and the service was, as usual, very friendly and helpful, without being intrusive. My guests and I all agreed that it was a really enjoyable experience.

"Good"
4/6
GAVIN L.5 years ago · 1 review

Fast service. Food just ok this time (2nd time here in 1 year), seafood linguine pasta dish distinctly lacking some flavour I thought, a bit bland. Mentioned to our waiter, but unconvinced he took note. French onion soup starter was also just ok, nothing to get excited about. Essential to book in advance, theatre lovers!

"Excellent"
6/6
Patricia B.5 years ago · 1 review

The staff of the Cote, with their efficient cheerfulness and charm help to create the ideal setting for a pre-theatre dinner or an after work unwinding meal with a friend or friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian L.5 years ago · 5 reviews

This restaurant is understandingly busy with people taking pre-performance meals but there are plenty of staff and they cope admirably. The food is good and the set menus good value.

"Good"
4/6
Krystyna P.5 years ago · 1 review

Booked ages ago so was somewhat surprised to find we had been allocated a table in the basement. Surely,if you have taken the trouble to book you should get a decent table? Food quality good but portions appear to be getting smaller.

"Good"
4/6
Caroline A.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Our waitress, Natalia, worked incredibly hard and huge praise to her. My friend and I shared the crab mayonnaise which was good. The swordfish was over cooked. Carrots and mashed potatoes good. Excellent service overall.

"Very good"
5/6
Jenny S.5 years ago · 1 review

Great menu with plenty of choice, and very good value. The staff were very friendly, and we all enjoyed our meals. We will return - recommended!

"Excellent"
6/6
Pam R.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent buzz in restaurant. My friends chicken is a bit dry but overall fun time. Lovely little lunch stop for a busy area. Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Diane S.5 years ago · 10 reviews

Overall, the food was impressive and good value. The staff were very helpful and cheery. The noise level was, however, quite deafening. I really feel some sound deadening material would be in order and make for a more enjoyable experience.

"Very good"
5/6
Shirley D.5 years ago · 1 review

Thursday 18th April We were seated straight away and our order taken quickly, the starter was delicious and we waited for the main course .......and waited. The waitress came over and apologised for the wait,she said the manager would go to the kitchen. Our food arrived approx 10 minutes later and the waitress said she would do something with the bill. True to her word she had taken off one of the main courses and without a complaint from us.Thank you,this was very much appreciated.

"Not good "
2/6
Jas Y.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was a little greasy, service fluctuated from quick to painfully slow, we waited for 15 mins to order our desert, which incidenttly was tough but what annoyed me most was the fact that we arrived a little early for our reservation and were left standing while others who arrived after us with the same number in their party were seated first. I took the time to reserve a table but got treated indifferently for arriving early. Unimpressed with the entire experience

"Good"
4/6
jill g.5 years ago · 1 review

Very noisy and a long wait to be served.Friendly staff.Gluten and dairy free options very limited for all courses.The original sweet served was not suitable as they were berries straight from the freezer / without the chocolate sauce as it needed to be dairy free. A fruit salad was good.

"Very good"
5/6
Roger H.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, very convenient for pre/after theatre. A bit noisy.

"Very good"
5/6
Ruby H.5 years ago · 7 reviews

The restaurant was very full but the service was good as was the food. The starters were excellent and the Sea bass was well cooked and tasty. Desserts too were excellent.

"Very good"
5/6
Howard P.5 years ago · 1 review

An excellent meal, all my group enjoyed it very much. Only downside to look at is the difficulty in acquiring an aperitif. No Aperol or Campari available for my wife. Once this disappointment had passed everything went smoothly & all the dishes we had were excellent.

"Very good"
5/6
Suzy R.5 years ago · 16 reviews

We had a lovely lunch, with a pleasant ambience and great staff - what more could you ask for? We'd definitely recommend Cote St Martin's Lane!

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah M.5 years ago · 1 review

Brilliant service. The waiters could not have been more helpful and obliging. Only criticism is that it was a little noisy but I suppose that is to be expected on a Friday night. Food was delicious.

"Very good"
5/6
Jo M.5 years ago · 1 review

Really lovely restaurant. Waitress and all staff very welcoming and helpful. Food was lovely too. Would definitely return and spend more time next time. Thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
William T.5 years ago · 31 reviews

Thank you, we had a lovely meal and the food was excellent; the service fantastic and a lovely way to start an evening out in London.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lee L.5 years ago · 1 review

Good good. Excellent front of house and service. One of our regular favourite places to eat in London.

"Very good"
5/6
Kate T.5 years ago · 1 review

Perfect light lunch before the theatre. Couldn't fault the food or service!

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