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Edinburgh
New Town
Côte Edinburgh
Côte Edinburgh Reviews

Côte Edinburgh

French, European

Dishes priced around£19

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Reviews of Côte Edinburgh (2,853)

Read what people think about Côte Edinburgh. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Côte Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and book a table with confidence!

5.4/6

2,853 reviews

5.4/6

2,853 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
RONALD H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Enjoyable experience, in the city centre, with good food and attentive service. Regularly changing menus with monthly, seasonal specials. Visited for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Never been disappointed.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jonathan K.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service, steak deal at lunch time was perfect and surroundings of restaurant are very nice. Desserts are excellent too, would definitely go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Linda D.7 years ago · 1 review

Staff readily accommodated our request to have a break between starter &a main courses as we were expecting a guest, who wouldn't be dining, to join us for a few minutes. As soon as he joined us he was furnished with a glass & fresh water and made to feel welcome.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steve M.7 years ago · 1 review

Value for money menu. The food was delicious and even managed the chocolate pot for desert - to die for! Will definitely be back soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Simon C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Had an excellent soupe de poisson & as often we both had steak tartare. We are frequent visitors and therefor get friendly recognition and service.

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

Our table was good but the intial tables offered were next to the bar or next to a noisey table of six. We were squeezed next to two couples when there were many tables empty that could accommodate. We had booked well in advance. Overall the service was ok but i would' t rush back.

"Average"
3/6
David W.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Reasonable quality of food, served competently in a relaxed setting. The experience was entirely spoilt by having 12.5% added to bill for a decidely average meal competently served. Nothing exceptional which warrants the addition of London based prices. Will not be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
alan c.7 years ago · 1 review

most enjoyable meal good service good choice of product from the menu enjoyed the wine excellent wine list would recommend to our friends hope to revisit soon

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

Al. Breakfasts were freshly cooked and very good. The staff were welcoming but not intrusive. We were in the middle space which was a bit gloomy.

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

Food was first class with the servings being more than generous.menu was creative which made choosing difficult Atmosphere very good and the staff were attentive despite being very busy

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicola S.7 years ago · 6 reviews

The quality of the meal was top notch and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and charming. Excellent value for money and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.

"Excellent"
6/6
arlene s.7 years ago · 3 reviews

My husband had the a la carte menu and I liked what was on the set menu and I can honestly say all our courses were excellent and very flavoursome. The staff were lovely and we will definitely be back.

"Very good"
5/6
Ben S.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Had a lovely brunch in Cotes. Breakfast was cooked beautifully and great lovely atmosphere in the morning, not too busy. Breakfast was a good value for money. Been going to cotes since its opened. Great place for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner or even just for a casual drinking.

"Average"
3/6
Iain S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

This was our fifth visit to Cote and each time the quality of our meal deteriorates . A sixth visit therefore is very questionable. Very disappointing.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sophie G.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic atmosphere,lovely food and very nice staff. I have coeliacs so going out for dinner can be scary sometimes but they had a great gluten free menu and very understanding staff. Will be back soon!

"Good"
4/6
Bill K.7 years ago · 1 review

Good service and food good. On the negative I felt we were a bit cramped in terms of space. This needs to be reviewed. Also menu choice good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret R.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and good value. Service was excellent. Lovely atmosphere, you could almost be sitting in a real French bistro in Paris. I will definitely be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert A.7 years ago · 4 reviews

very friendly staff and great food. staff managed the balance between attentive and intrusive really well. a great night. will definitely go back. looking forward to.our next visit.

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

The menu was varied and the food was very good. Our waiter was most helpful, pleasant and efficient. A most enjoyable lunch at a reasonable price.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kate E.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a lovely breakfast with friends at Cote Brasserie. The staff were very welcoming and fun friendly and the food was delicious! Will be back again for dinner!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lorna J.7 years ago · 1 review

My friends and I had a wonderful dinner yesterday evening; the food was fabulous, the service exceptional and the ambience of the restaurant first class. I have been to Cote Brasserie twice before and each experience has been as good as the next one. It was however one of my friend's first time there - and she loved it and will definitely be back again!

"Excellent"
6/6
Geraldine T.7 years ago · 1 review

FIRST TIME AT COTES AND THE FOOD AND SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT, WILL DEFINATELY BE BACK AS THE PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE FOR THIS PART OF TOWN

"Excellent"
6/6
KATHLEEN F.7 years ago · 8 reviews

I have eaten here several times in the last few months. As always, staff very kind and helpful, food delicious and good atmosphere. Have recommended to lots of family and friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
Edith S.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Excellent food and very attentive service without being intrusive. The restaurant has a good atmosphere and the lunch and early evening meal is extremely good value.

"Good"
4/6
David S.7 years ago · 1 review

Very nice restaurant which is part of a national chain, fixed price dinner is very good value for money and quality was very good. Breakfast possibly not as good value, but again quality and choice was excellent. Service very good, but do not agree with 12.5% service charge being added to bill even if it is discretionary. would have been a 5, but for service charge!!!!!

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

As usual my visit to,Cote was good, lovely food and very friendly and efficient staff . The atmosphere in the restaurant is pleasant as are the surroundings.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carol C.7 years ago · 1 review

I have been here only twice but on each occasion I have been overwhelmed by the knowledgeable staff and the sublime food. We chose from the 10 year anniversary menu which was well balanced and the wine list substantial, I can not recommend this restaurant highly enough. I will be returning soon. Carol Clague

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

Friendly staff & delicious food. Plenty of space & a relaxed atmosphere. Good selection of dishes & really excellent chocolate fondant pudding. We'll definitely go back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Suzanne L.7 years ago · 1 review

Staff were wonderful, so friendly, nothing was a problem. Really pleasant setting, tables and not to close together and food is gorgeous as well. Would highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Anne T.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Lovely food , very authenticity French . The ambiance was good and the staff were very pleasant and helpful . Would highly recommend Cote Brasserie .

"Very good"
5/6
Vicky H.7 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food. Service pretty good. Plenty of choices on menu The ambience on the whole was good although the restaurant was a bit too noisy for our taste

"Very good"
5/6
Carol L.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent lunch on Good Friday on fixed April menu. Choice varied and food cooked & served to a high standard. Great value & helpful staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elaine B.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Friendly service, in nice surroundings with a good atmosphere. Good varied menu, reasonably priced. This was my third visit here with friends and we would all come back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret R.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a lovely lunch with friends today. The food was of a high standard and the staff very friendly and helpful. I was also taking advantage of a birthday treat from Cote and we all had complimentary kir royal which was a bonus. We will definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Frances N.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, very friendly and efficient staff. Our party of two rated the food very highly; everything was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. We will definitely be back and will recommend you to others.

"Good"
4/6
Eilidh S.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice atmosphere, average French bistro food. Very friendly chatty staff. Formulaic feel to the set up so you can tell it's a chain. House white very good.

"Very good"
5/6
John P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Food very good. Staff very friendly and efficient. Ambience--due to the shape of the restaurant there tends to be a lot of movement by staff and customers up the centre aisle, but not too intrusive.

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

I have been a frequent visitor to Cote Edinburgh and today was not quite as good as usual. My friend and I went for the 2 course lunch. Overall I would say that it was tasty but too highly seasoned. I like highly flavoured food but would say that it would not suit a lot of people. My friend chose the melon as starter and it was very underripe. She only ate half of it. We were sitting at the front of the restaurant and were disturbed by the door frequently being banged.

"Very good"
5/6
Shona M.7 years ago · 7 reviews

We went for the set menu which is extremely good value. good service and decently priced drinks in a convivial but genteel environment. defonirely recommend as good local restaurant.

"Average"
3/6
Christine D.7 years ago · 1 review

Although we enjoyed the food the service was poor. We asked for a few extra minutes to choose then had to attract server's attention 20 minutes later to order. We said 3 times that our Mum was cold before a/c was turned down. A long time between courses being served and had to remind about vegetables. Saw the server then appear to order them so arrived when we had eaten more than half of our mains. Don't like the way service charge is added as felt obliged to pay it despite being unhappy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lis M.7 years ago · 1 review

Staff could not have been nicer or more professional. Food was nicely prepared and well presented. Cote is probably my favourite chain and they have a wide range of gluten free dishes for those who need them.

"Very good"
5/6
IAIN F.7 years ago · 1 review

Overall very pleased. Food very good, staff friendly. Good atmosphere. Only criticism would be that we waited a while for our order to be taken.

"Very good"
5/6
Simon C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We like the ambience space, and service. Generally we are accommodated with a table that fits in with our requirements. The food as always is of good standard and I particularly enjoyed the scallops from the April specials.

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

Great breakfast and service at Cote Edinburgh as always. Good value, tasty food and nice ambience. Would recommend and go back again. Lovely coffee too,

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

Service was excellent and special promotion lovely. Choice of food was also excellent. My husband thought the cod goujons were tasteless, my meal was good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Barbara M.7 years ago · 1 review

Very pleasant staff and well-presented delicious food. The white house wine is very pleasant . Real cloth napkins add to the whole experience and we will definitely be back.

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

Efficient and friendly service as always and enjoyable lunch. It was a hot sunny day outside and the air conditioning inside initially seemed to be set too cold, but was not aware of it once we started to eat. Particular treat to finish with the crème caramel partnered with a chilled glass of Monbazzillac!

"Average"
3/6
Jeff M.7 years ago · 1 review

The visit was one of two parts. The food, service and general atmosphere was excellent, as usual, but it was rather spoiled by the behaviour of two children on the next table - their parents and grandparents were completely unable to control the children - a boy of around 5 and a girl around 8. They made loud noises all through their meals and treated the table as a place to display their feelings and noisily too. I and my companion, who had recently suffered a bereavement of a close friend, which was the reason I wanted to see her and try to console her if I could, and which plan was destroyed by those at the next table. I realise that the restaurant could not be responsible when the family could not control the children, but wonder if it is possible to get a quieter atmosphere the next time I come? Prof Jeff McLachlan

"Very good"
5/6
Jean H.7 years ago · 1 review

Second visit to Cote. Thoroughly enjoyed eating at Cote, Staff lovely, food good and a special treat for us as we had a birthday girl with us was really special. Thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Edward G.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Very much enjoyed the food, the service and the whole ambiance. Not sure there is more to write in this review when they ask for more words than wish to give

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