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Dorchester
Town Centre
Côte Dorchester
Côte Dorchester Reviews

Côte Dorchester

French, European

Dishes priced around£19

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Reviews of Côte Dorchester (1,917)

Read what people think about Côte Dorchester. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Côte Dorchester before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Côte Dorchester and book a table with confidence!

5.5/6

1,917 reviews

5.5/6

1,917 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Kate B.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service, great food, reasonably priced. You know what you’re getting with Cote, lovely atmosphere, attentive staff, the right setting for a good meal. Have never had a bad experience there.

"Very good"
5/6
Andy J.6 years ago · 1 review

Very happy with the service , everyone was very pleasant and the food was great , and the free bottle of wine Topped it off.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter F.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Always very good service and quality of food. Comprehensive menu with a variety of dishes and combinations. Love there chocolate fondant. Atmosphere always very pleasant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry W.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service, food and drink as is to be expected from Cote Brasserie. Our favourite restaurant in Dorchester. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable about the menu.

"Average"
3/6
Gill P.6 years ago · 1 review

We did not have a dedicated waitress but 2 of the waitresses that attended to our table were unfriendly and not helpful and seemed not to like their job The food was lovely as it normally is

"Excellent"
6/6
Gordon G.6 years ago · 1 review

Consistently high standard of food here. Gorgeous hot weather allowed an alfresco lunch with kids playing in the fountains nearby. Attentive and friendly service made for a pleasant lunch.

"Very good"
5/6
Michele S.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Fabulous meal excellent service Friendly staff.a favourite restaurant of mine. Always made to feel welcome . Food was lovely as usual Lovely lunch x Will visit agAin

"Excellent"
6/6
Verity G.6 years ago · 1 review

Says it all really, a French family were on the next table... Cote are obviously doing things right. It was a delicious menu and lovely staff.

"Very good"
5/6
Chris E.6 years ago · 1 review

My Breton chicken was a little on the dry side. Partner's salmon dish was fine. Champagne was good. Overall experience was what I would expect from Cote.

"Excellent"
6/6
Meryl T.6 years ago · 1 review

Good food, well priced in a comfortable atmosphere. Ususally bring friends or relatives to eat at Côte when they are visiting the area. Always a good experience.

"Not good "
2/6
David A.6 years ago · 1 review

The steak was so tough We could not cut it with a steak knife. It was replaced when I complained but it was still only average and the fresh green salad was soggy and tasteless. The staff were obliging and polite.

"Very good"
5/6
Carolyn J.6 years ago · 1 review

Great food, happy,helpful service on a very busy night, we had a lovely evening and will definitely go again , love breakfasts at cote too

"Very good"
5/6
Sandra G.6 years ago · 1 review

Good quality food, reasonable priced. Efficient and friendly staff. Very tidy and clean front of house . Easy access for all ages and abilities. Parking near by.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alan W.6 years ago · 30 reviews

As always the service and food were very good. There was a mix up with one order but this was put right immediately with no fuss.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerry R.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was absolutely amazing along with the service. The staff were very Good, making sure our food was served swiftly and also checking it was to our satisfaction. We will definitely be going back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barry A.6 years ago · 1 review

Good food and efficient service. .Prices are sensible...thus giving overall good value for money. The surroundings are welcoming and warm on a cold April Day.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jean M.6 years ago · 1 review

We have never had a bad experience at a Cote restaurant. The service is friendly but not over-the-top. We usually eat there before going to a play or concert and the food always comes in good time but you don't feel rushed. The portions are just right (very cleverly sized to persuade you that you DO have room for that dessert after all!). The menu choice is always interesting and the food delicious. What's not to like?

"Excellent"
6/6
Wayne S.6 years ago · 5 reviews

Friendly welcome combined with lovely food and excellent service made this a super dining experience! The Dorchester restaurant is set in a lovely position in Brewery Square!

"Excellent"
6/6
Pam H.6 years ago · 6 reviews

Absolutely excellent, especially good for me a coeliac. Every course came with a gluten free flag so I knew it was safe for me. Good service too

"Excellent"
6/6
Brenda S.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Team at Cote Dorchester are friendly and offer great service. The lunch menu is good value and the food delicious, well cooked and presented. Another delicious lunch at Cote, thank you!

"Very good"
5/6
Neil E.6 years ago · 1 review

Good food and atmosphere. Only gripe was that the restaurant automatically adds an "optional " 12.5% service charge to the Bill... slightly cheeky I thought...

"Excellent"
6/6
KEN A.6 years ago · 3 reviews

as usual the food was excellent as was the service, the food was piping hot on hot plates, which I like. It wont be long until we book again.

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

The service was really excellent , the food was tasty but a little overpriced. I think the early evening menu is a good deal for the price.

"Good"
4/6
Mark D.6 years ago · 1 review

we had mistakenly booked for 8am but was assumed to be incorrect by the manager and he switched it to 8pm - great to see

"Excellent"
6/6
Annabelle J.6 years ago · 1 review

First rate service and food, and always is. Can always depend on Cote being good therefore reliable for taking out friends. Do NOT change your formula. The only disappointment last night was that the Lamb Shank was not on the menu, and our friend, having seen a menu before, was going to have that. Not sure about your 12.5%. I think people would be happier if it was 10% which is what most people give regularly. However this is not a complaint but food for thought. AJ

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert P.6 years ago · 2 reviews

we had a lovely evening at the cote brasserie Dorchester, great atmosphere, friendly staff, food was great and at a raeasonable price. would definitely recommend this place.

"Excellent"
6/6
Howard B.6 years ago · 10 reviews

Excellent value for money. We chose the 3 courses for £13.50. The food was presented well and tasted very good. Attentive staff and a very enjoyable lunch.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stephen W.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and a wonderful ambience. We throughly enjoyed our evening especially the free bottle of wine we received. Will definitely return in the near future.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ally T.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent Such a lovely atmosphere, the staff were helpful and friendly and the food excellent all members of our party thought there dishes were excellent The overall atmosphere was buzzing.

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

Lovely food. Efficient, friendly service. Worth repeating the experience again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and

"Good"
4/6
Marie C.6 years ago · 1 review

Very nice food but drink service a bit slow. Object to a 12.5% service charge- I want to decide how much I want to tip. Shame about the noisy kids in there

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

Excellent food and quality service. Really made an effort to help my son enjoy his first wedding anniversary . Would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant

"Excellent"
6/6
Arthur S.6 years ago · 1 review

Very busy restaurant and service was efficient and friendly. Food was excellent. Would thoroughly recommend, particularly for special occassions. good selection of wines by the glass

"Excellent"
6/6
Yvonne R.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Most impressed with your gluten free menu for one of our party. Food all good and service excellent. Visited various Cotes in other towns - all good but Dorchester is my favourite.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kate P.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent, a warm friendly welcome, food was full of flavour and beautifully presented . Restaurant decor is cosy but professional. Cost is affordable although personally only as an occasional treat. What can I say, my husband and I and a wonderful evening. Thankyou.

"Excellent"
6/6
Brenda S.6 years ago · 1 review

We had the more expensive lunchtime menu for the first time and found the food excellent. Staff so helpful and pleasant...as always. Thank you.....I will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carole B.6 years ago · 12 reviews

Another excellent meal from our local branch of Cote. Service and choice was of the usual high standard and we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jacqueline M.6 years ago · 2 reviews

The staff were very helpful with a number of older people, happy to move chairs tables to help. Food good value for money and set menus had a good choice. Wine choice also good. Was a birthday and organised a cake which wad great.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael T.6 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food, very pleasant staff, great care taken of my dietary needs. We have eaten here regularly for nearly two years and not once have their standards fallen. Eating here is a pleasure on many levels.

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan D.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food, lovely relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff, would recommend an evening in Dorchester Cote. Great choice of starters and main courses and a good choice of wine.

"Very good"
5/6
Jane D.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Lovely meal great service and no loud music! Had the steak it was cooked perfectly. Good arrived quickly and was piping hot. Booked on line very easily.

"Excellent"
6/6
Faith L.6 years ago · 9 reviews

As always excellent food attentive polite staff, and good atmosphere. Was disappointed that the haddock parmentier wasn’t on the list due to the trial of a second set menu but there is always another time

"Good"
4/6
Robbie T.6 years ago · 3 reviews

They serve good quality food and staff seem attentive. Only let down by the semi hidden gratuity fee on the final bill. This should be removed in future. The customer should decide an amount and not the company. Customers may not spot this optional extra cost and then tip separately. Very underhand.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gavin F.6 years ago · 1 review

Great food. Staff were attentive and polite, but not in your dace. Nice Atmosphere too - Sign up to newsletter for a free bottle of wine!

"Very good"
5/6
Sam C.6 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Small group celebrating a 30th Birthday and wasn't disappointed at all. Service was quick and so much to choose from. Special menu deals are great as there is something for everyone. Drinks were reasonably priced. First visit and definitely will go back again soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Faith L.6 years ago · 9 reviews

Brilliant as always, excellent food, good atmosphere and great staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Harry M.6 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly and efficient team on tonight. Food was excellent, I think easily the best on Brewery Square at the moment. Great service, great food. Thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Debs O.6 years ago · 1 review

Had a great evening here on a busy Saturday evening...just missed the early bird menu, which always represents great value for money....chose from the main menu everything was lovely , excellent friendly service with a great ambience. Fair value for money, so overall a very pleasant experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Murray N.6 years ago · 8 reviews

We were a large party and received very good friendly service by all the staff. Very good food as always . That's why we love Cotes keep up the good work

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

Restaurant was busier than we expected but the meal was excellent. We decided to have the meat platter selection between us for a starter. I was concerned that this would be too small but actually it was a good size. The only negative comment I would have is that I wish the waitress had smiled more.

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