Côte - St Martin's Lane

After visiting Cote for a number of years and recently becoming Gluten intolerant. I was very disappointed with the limited number of options and the waitresses limited knowledge of what I could and could not eat. We spent more time waiting to find out what I could and couldn't eat.

Love Côte the lunch menu is amazing value. Unfortunately today for the first time and many visits a couple of issues. There was potatoes in the Jerusalem artichokes. I mentioned it to the waitress and she denied they were potatoes!! Ive had it twice before and it was not the same. Also ordered green beans which arrived after dinner eaten. But as I said very unusual and it won't stop me returning. Great value, nice atmosphere and smart staff. Toilets are always clean and that in itself earns 5 stars.

Fabulous restaurant, great service, good food and good prices. Perfect for visiting theatre land or Leicester Square would highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion

Good food, pleasant surroundings, tables a bit close together but we didn't mind as got chatting to our neighbours. Great staff, Pre-theatre deal, great value. 10/10

Excellent and fast service, excellent food, great atmosphere. I would recommend Cote to anybody. The one in St Martins Lane is very convenient for Theatreland.

We enjoyed our evening. We had a theatre offer of complimentary kir royales which was a lovely start to enjoyable meals from the pre-theatre menu. The restaurant was busy with a bustling atmosphere. It was also within close proximity to the Noel coward theatre which made for easier access for two of our party with mobility problems. Would recommend this restaurant.

I had requested a quiet table and we were sat right next to a birthday party of about 12 people. The white wine was also not cold enough. Service was very friendly

Always enjoy going to this Cote. The service is excellent, quick but not rushed and terrific value for money. There was an error in the bill but amicably amended.

Good menu choice and helpful manager. Service from waiting staff can be a bit hit and miss and rather slow. Food (when it comes) is generally good.

Good quality food and friendly, efficient service .the restaurant is well located for the West End and is only ten minutes walk from Charing Cross and less from Leicester Square tube

Excellent value for money. We had the pre theatre menu, several glasses of wine and coffee. Still good value. Restaurant was next to theatre. Perfect

Great, prompt service. Good selection of tasty dishes. We were particularly impressed that there is an extensive gluten-free menu. Very hand location for the theatre.

Excellent food and service as always at Cote. We enjoyed free Kir Royales followed by the lunch menu which is good value. I would recommend highly.

I had a gorgeous evening with my girlfriends celebrating my birthday at Cotê. It was the perfect spot for a relaxing and enjoyable evening. We never felt rushed (which is a rare commodity in central London!), the staff were a pleasure, there was a lovely buzz and ambience in the restaurant without being too loud, and I was even gifted a happy birthday song by the staff (and half of the other diners)! Thank you to everyone at Cotê who made it such a memorable evening. Affordable, and well catered dining. Highly recommended.

We were going to the opera at Covent Garden and we know this restaurant is convenient, good and quick. We had booked a late lunch and the staff were ready for us . We enjoyed a selection from the set menu and were out in good time for the opera.

Great location, close to the underground and covent garden. a really good value fixed price lunch menu. friendly staff and good atmosphere. would definitely return.

Excellent pre matinee set lunch. Plenty of choice and enjoyed by all. Very pleasant service and would recommend the branch to anyone on the move through London.

We usually enjoy visiting the St. Martin's Lane branch of Côte and this occasion was no exception. We were earlier than usual and, therefore, able to take advantage of the excellent pre-theatre menu which offers a good selection of starters, mains and desserts for £13.95. Our food was all cooked to perfection and washed down with a good value Bordeaux red wine. Service was excellent and we couldn't fault anything during the evening.

We always have great food here with a varied menu, interesting specials and efficient service! The restaurant was busy but we did not have to wait for our food. The swordfish was excellent and the crème caramel superb!

Very good food (whitebait, moules and steaks frîtes) and good value, but the service - especially taking our order - was quite slow, though friendly.

Excellent service and good value menu for pre-theatre. The reason I have only given it a 5 is that the steak was tough. The staff were very apologetic, offered something else and didn't charge us for the extra wine to compensate.

It was our first visit to Cote Brasserie, but it certainly will not be our last. It is so nice to be greeted when entering a restaurant instead of looking for somebody to see where you should be seated, or wandering aimlessly around. Your meet and greet was excellent. The restaurant was busy, but nonetheless we received excellent prompt and welcoming service, again without having to try and attract the attention of a waiter/waitress. The food was excellent - well prepared, with a wide choice, hot and well presented, with good crockery and cutlery. All in all an excellent experience and one we will definitely repeat.

We are dinning almost twice a month, we love the menu and the Lagarde Blanc white wine Thanks the hospitality of the staff as well.

I always enjoy Cote. Just two little niggles on this visit - my steak was more cooked than the usual soft pink and the waiter was clearly overworked but did his best. We enjoyed our meal regardless.

We arrived early, the guy at the desk said he didn't have a table ready, and we should go away and come back in half an hour, which would have been the correct time, and he MIGHT have a table ready. His attitude was awful and rude. Anyway he did us a favour, as we went to a Greek restaurant next door, which was really good. Not going back to cote!!!

We often eat at this restaurant and have never been disappointed with either the food or the service. Highly recommended for good food at a reasonable price.

Reliable pre-theatre meal yet again, quick but not hurried service, fair price fixed menu, pleasant house red wine. The restaurant was busy at 5:45 so we were pleased to have booked. And literally across the street for Half a Sixpence (the show, not the meal bill!)

Busy branch of this popular chain. Had to wait a while for each course, perhaps not enough staff to cope with the large party was in. Food very good.

A very pleasant meal in pleasing surroundings. The Steak Frites is an excellent dish, although my mint, pea and courgette soup had a slightly "boiled" sensation....

The service level and food quality was very good and menu choice was more than ample. Will definitely be back in the next few weeks to see whether it always meets this high standard !

Great food, price and atmosphere. Looking for one in or near Milton Keynes! thank you. We will be visiting again and telling friends about the experience

Pre Theatre in this lovely restaurant where it is essential to book. Food good, service good and price very reasonable for central London. Set menu excellent value.

Great service and food, plus a wonderful atmosphere. We had the lunchtime fixed menu and were pleased with both the choice and the portion size.

Excellent food and friendly service. Very reasonable prices. Coffee after, rather than before, dessert would have been better. The best crème caramel I have ever tasted!

We had a delicious meal and although it was a very busy time the service was excellent and considerate. The menu is interesting and varied as is the wine list. I'm already planning another visit to Cote.

A very pleasant meal, well presented. Good choice of dishes on the lunch menu? Good service, good value for money. Restaurant a bit noisy. Thank you.

Good set menu - unfussy - friendly staff - and good to sign up to their loyalty prog for the comp bottle of wine :-)

Excellent food, good choice of first and main dishes - and desserts. All very fresh and well presented. Efficient and welcoming service and a great atmosphere

Drinks and olives slow to arrive and came separately; main meal then arrived so we asked to hold. Meal came back heated including the lettuce!

Excellent food, value and service as always. A good start to a nice evening in London followed by a visit to the theatre. We won't let the threats of yesterday stop us coming to London.

The staff were excellent, courteous, kind and efficient. the meal was very good indeed and we shall look forward to eating their again. Well don Cote.

Friendly service and good food. Our table was ready when we arrived and a very pleasant smiling waitress ushered us to our seats. Very satisfied.

Lovely table by the window. Amazing deal with 3 courses for £13.95. Food was excellent backed up by great service. We also tried the special red which was delicious with the steak. I would definitely recommend.

Cote food is good value for money. However, it is too popular and very busy and noisy at lunchtime. Mid afternoon is preferable when most diners leave and quieter 'afternoon tea' diners arrive.

Poor reception. 4 tables in window available but placed with someone's' back in my face. Very noisy and slow, though pleasant, service. Food ok but good value. I suppose this is London pre-theatre dining.

Excellent service and food. Where ever we go we always look for a Cote restaurant first. You know exactly what you are getting. Pre-theatre menu and pricing is just as impressive.

Cote ha been first choice for meeting friends ( and solo visits ) for the past few years. Staff always welcoming and, if lunching, never any pressure to vacate table.

Excellent attentive service and tasty meal as usual before our theatre visit. We always come to Martins Cote prior to going to the theatre and will continue to do so.

As always, excellent service and superb food at a fabulous price. It was good to see new items on the prix fix menu and these were enjoyed by the whole party.

A very friendly welcome, very speedy pre theatre service and very delicious food. What else can be said - I'll go back again. Thank you.