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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
Lisa B.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Great service and food. Have been many times and recommend to all my friends and family. Can’t wait until the next time I visit x

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter O.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent lunch and good service as we have come to expect from Cote Dorchester. Complimentary Kir Royales much appreciated, thank you. Pleased to see duck confit on the menu

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicholas B.6 years ago · 11 reviews

Always a lovely greeting and service and the food is to it's usual high standard for value. We just love going here especially as it is so easy. It is essential to book as they are really popular which says it all!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah F.6 years ago · 8 reviews

Excellent service and food. Very good value for money as we ate off the early evening menu. Nice atmosphere very busy for a Tuesday night.

"Good"
4/6
James D.6 years ago · 7 reviews

As regular visitors we felt the breakfast was not very hot and poached eggs under done.Not up to usual standard will still be regular visitors

"Average"
3/6
david r.7 years ago · 4 reviews

The steak was very very chewy. Normally, on previous visits the steak is very tender and melts in your mouth. In all other respects the lunch was good

"Excellent"
6/6
Reg R.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Extremely welcoming and very attentive service with a fantastic meal. Brilliant ! Would very much recommend this particular restaurant to anyone. Always a great meal in a great atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Tony A.7 years ago · 1 review

Super! We had a fantastic evening and the atmosphere and service was excellent. A favourite restaurant for us as a family to celebrate special occasions.

"Excellent"
6/6
Louise S.7 years ago · 1 review

Food = amazing, tasty, cooked to perfection Staff = brilliant and friendly Overall = can’t wait to eat here again! PS two words: chocolate mousse.

"Very good"
5/6
Arnold B.7 years ago · 1 review

Everything was just fine, however I worry about the mules this is the second and last time I will be disappointed. As I pointed out to the waiter several of the meat of the mule refused to leave their shell. This is not a good thing to occur with sea food, only hope Iam not in for a bad night.

"Good"
4/6
Andrew M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We very much enjoyed the food. But even though it wasn't very busy (it was a Monday evening) we felt that we were being rushed. For example, when we had finished the starter, the main course was served immediately. Also, we had complementary Kir Royales at the start but, even though I said we would have these before the meal, they arrived with the starter. Although we were asked whether everything was ok, the server asked this en passant, as it were. When we left the restaurant, no servers were around and no one said Goodnight or anything like that. We have eaten at Cote a number of times but not for a few months. We both felt the service was not as good as it has been. Nevertheless, the good food gave us an enjoyable evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Eileen P.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Tonight we were celebrating my husband's birthday with friends - service as ever was faultless - food lovely including the surprise ' little extra ' together with the Team Chorus of Happy Birthday' Thank you everyone! Another lovely evening at Cote.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tony E.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Fabulous and courteous as usual , we love Cote. Perfect early supper before evening listening to Ronnie Scott's Jazz Band. Love the seasonal menus and consistent quality.

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service faultless in fact. Good menu and very nice atmosphere. Plus, great value for money. Overall a very pleasant experience. Look forward to visiting Cote again soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
June G.7 years ago · 2 reviews

An excellent meal and great service - as always! The set menu is such good value. Hope to visit Cotes, Dorchester again in the very near future!

"Very good"
5/6
David T.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Good service nice food. I will have visited this restaurant 3 times in 8 days. I have choice of Zizzi,Carluccio,Nando,Wagamama all within 2 minute walk. I always choose Cote

"Good"
4/6
Dennis C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Enjoyed our meal but not exceptional, we have had much better meals at other branches of Cote. Lighting a bit harsh for an evening out, staff very helpful

"Very good"
5/6
Richard S.7 years ago · 9 reviews

Five of us enjoyed a very pleasant meal with efficient service and good food. Having regulary at Cote for the past three months it was a reliable as ever.

"Excellent"
6/6
Patrick M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great evening and personal service as always from the team! On this evening looked after very well by Calvin even though we had a large table of 10 - including 4 very demanding children!!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Christian S.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely, modern, atmosphere of a French restaurant. Excellent menu, wonderful food. Great for a quality Mother’s Day champagne Brunch. We are regulars and Cote Brasserie never disappoints.

"Very good"
5/6
Mark S.7 years ago · 1 review

My fault entirely - I tipped £6 in cash to the waiting staff. when I examined the bill at home, suddenly realized I had already paid a discretionary 12.5% service charge amounting to £13.38!!!!!

"Very good"
5/6
Kathryn B.7 years ago · 1 review

Great service , food was good. We went for mother’s day and the choice went down well. Good location and staff were accommodating and friendly.

"Not good "
2/6
David H.7 years ago · 1 review

Been here on a few occasions always been good today was mother’s day no eggs with the breakfast , it was busy and they didn’t seem to cope did tell the manager when I paid but he wasn’t interested , dissapointed probably won’t return

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan D.7 years ago · 7 reviews

An absolutely stunning meal. Great service. Best restaurant in Dorchester without a doubt. Great value and food so beautifully served. Cooked with a real passion which becomes obvious when you tuck in. Well done.

"Excellent"
6/6
Liz S.7 years ago · 1 review

The delicious food, friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere and reasonable prices, mean that I would highly recommend it. Easy to park, great for lunches at just £11.50 for 2 courses, and surprisingly rarely overcrowded.

"Very good"
5/6
Sue A.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a very nice meal (delicious it fact) the only thing that really did spoil it was the tiny table for 4 of us it really was silly, and it wasn’t even busy? Staff were lovely too

"Very good"
5/6
Alison B.7 years ago · 1 review

Food great tho since a French restaurant shouldn’t there be bread on table?? Main criticism is that waiting staff don’t always remember not to stretch across customers to serve or clear plates. Restaurant always warm, comfortable & nicely busy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen A.7 years ago · 6 reviews

It was a great experience for our group of 5. Good food and very good service. There was no rush and we spent a long time at the table talking thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Derek V.7 years ago · 2 reviews

An enjoyable evening despite the appalling weather. The snow and ice obviously affected number of customers and of staff but food and service were as good as ever,

"Very good"
5/6
Bex L.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely evening, good service and yummy food. Recommend the Fixed Menu for value and ample choice. Chocolate pot is always a firm favourite for dessert!

"Good"
4/6
Valerie D.7 years ago · 1 review

Very nice food but service was a bit slow and staff seemed unsure of themselves. Considering there is a service charge one would expect better. Nice atmosphere though

"Excellent"
6/6
Judith B.7 years ago · 6 reviews

Very good meal and excellent service in the face of adverse weather conditions. Interesting menu with lots of choice. Friendly staff and an efficient system.

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah F.7 years ago · 2 reviews

5 of us had the reasonably priced early evening menu enjoying the variety offered and efficient friendly service. On arriving we were offered the choice of tables which was a nice surprise as l had booked.

"Good"
4/6
Matt C.7 years ago · 1 review

Myself and my girlfriend went to the restaurant and had a very nice evening. We definitely will be visiting again. All round brilliant night. :)

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service with friendly and helpful staff. Being a 'francophile', I thoroughly enjoy the French experience. The early evening menu option is particularly good value.

"Good"
4/6
Sharon J.7 years ago · 1 review

There was a good varied menu and we enjoyed the meal however firstly a little bit of bread would have been preferable as Cote represents the french experience and as we had moules frites some bread was required. Also when we got home and looked at our receipt our sub-total and total amount was not what was taken from our card there was a 12.5% OPTIONAL gratuity which we were not made aware of as the bill was not brought to our table we went up to pay and we input our card details but were not aware we needed to opt out we have no problem tipping but like to be able to do this of our own accord and felt this was misleading

"Very good"
5/6
Keith W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Nice atmosphere, attentive staff and good quality food for the price paid, especially from the early evening special menu. Would definitely return and recommend to others.

"Excellent"
6/6
Keith B.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent quality food served by efficient, courteous and pleasant staff. Reliable restaurant which it is always a pleasure to visit. We are regular and frequent visitors.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 2 reviews

Enjoyed the food, we ordered from the lunch set menu which had a good variety. Christmas atmosphere was lacking however. Could have been better with a Christmas tree and some Christmas crackers.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was great however service was a little slow though. I really enjoyed my dessert which was the crème brulee. It was lovely and I'll be back for more.

"Excellent"
6/6
David B.7 years ago · 13 reviews

Another civilised and enjoyable lunch.Nice Tablet,good service and excellent food.We both chose different dishes perfectly suited to a very cold day.We stuck with the "normal" menu which was pleasingly reasonable price,tasty and completely adequate.Overall a very enjoyable visit to Cote yet again.

"Very good"
5/6
Michele S.7 years ago · 4 reviews

As always a lovely meal at cotes of Dorchester dorset celebrating our sons birthday. One of our favourite restaurants staff very helpful and attentive always

"Excellent"
6/6
Milena L.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent value food, drinks quite expensive, pleasant staff and dinning room. The menus are not available during the weekend when more basic food and a la carte are served.

"Excellent"
6/6
Teresa S.7 years ago · 1 review

It was a very cold night, the setting was lovely, restaurant lovely and warm, party of 8, all the food arrived at the same time and was hot, steak excellent

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret M.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Hope 6 is top! We were greeted with welcoming smiles, choices were healthy and good. Atmosphere was buzzing service just right and the bill was wonderful too. We usually lunch at home but this was a treat to repeat.

"Good"
4/6
Rosemary B.7 years ago · 1 review

Food not as good as usual. One member of staff not happy because we asked for separate bills for each of our party of 6 people

"Excellent"
6/6
Christine M.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Excellent service, friendly waiter, remembered how I had wavered between fish and meat, then came back later to ask if I was happy with my decision.

"Excellent"
6/6
Hilary H.7 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely great service and food ! Will go again but just one small thing they put 12.5% service charge on, it is optional so You can adjust it.

"Average"
3/6
Kerry A.7 years ago · 1 review

Food ok. Service ok. Do not like the fact they add service to bill. Especially for a table for 2 and a baby. Other Cotes seem more friendly and interested in their customers .

"Excellent"
6/6
Amanda A.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent venue, restful after a day at work, staff very attentive and yummy food. All dietary needs are catered for. To avoid disappointment book. Parking nearby. Has a lift for those who may need some help.

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