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Côte Reading
Côte Reading Reviews

Côte Reading

French, European

Dishes priced around£19

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Reviews of Côte Reading (1,943)

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

5.5/6

1,943 reviews

5.5/6

1,943 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Vincent W.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely restaurant with excellent service. Food and drink is of a good standard. A convenient location next to shops and riverside. Afternoon and early evening menu is great value.

"Excellent"
6/6
Catherine H.7 years ago · 57 reviews

Stopped here for lunch on our way to the theatre. It is such a pleasant restaurant with great service and food at such a good price.

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

Fabulous food and excellent service!! I am looking forward to my next visit. The Waiters were extremely helpful advising on special offers and wine menu.

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

Really enjoyed the food and the staff were very welcoming and attentive to our requirements. I would highly recommend Cote Brasserie Reading to friends and family.

"Average"
3/6
Rob W.7 years ago · 1 review

The service was extremely slow and the food was not up to standard. The fish made my girlfriend ill the next morning. Usually it is better than that.

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

The staff are friendly and efficient but the food is just a bit too pricey for what you get. The side dish did not arrive with the main dish so the waiter said we wouldn't be charged for it. This was a nice gesture. It's a pity that it hadn't been cooked enough though. I also find it annoying when the bill turns up with the optional tip added. I think waiters should ask whether you would like to pay this instead of assuming it's OK to include it.

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

Perfect service and lovely meal. Our waiter was attentive and when we asked for something to be changed he was to fully meet our demands. I would definitely go back again.

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

Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff, good food. The menu doesn't change to often and the dishes they have are well done and not too fancy. Always a reliable place to go and the atmosphere in the evening for dinner is nice, you can sit and talk and the restaurant has a good buzz to it.

"Average"
3/6
Rhina B.7 years ago · 1 review

We did not go to Cotes at the end. Did call twice to cancel but was kept on hold for ages. Perhaps next time we will go.

"Very good"
5/6
Sanij G.7 years ago · 1 review

Very romantic setting. The food was very good and so was the service. The staff were very attentive and always were happy to help. Good

"Very good"
5/6
Darryl O.7 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly and pleasant waiting staff. Food was great and the range of wines was quite impressive too. First time visiting here and I would definitely come back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was very good. The service was also good. All six of us enjoyed the experience.They also catered very well in providing a gluten free meal for one of the attendees.

"Not good "
2/6
Judith L.7 years ago · 1 review

There was a group of 5 of us we all ordered starters 4 were served at the table all together, the mussels were luke warm, which isn't idea. We then had to ask where the 5th starter was and then had to wait another 10 mins before it was served Main course we all ordered a dish and ordered extra veg again all mains were delivered and I mentioned that we had ordered extra veg to be met with a grunt from the waitress, again 10 mins later the veg hadn't arrived so we asked again, this time we had nearly finished the main courses when they arrived, which isn't ideal. Also when does a chicken dish taste like fish The manageress was very nice and deducted the starter and veggie dish from the final bill, however, a service charge. However, the grumpy French waitress, needs a lesson in manners. Just chucked the dishes on the table dripping juice from one of the dishes all over the table and my Bruv's glasses case, with no apology. Never asked if the meals were OK or asked if we wanted more drinks etc, no please or thank yous just rude Would I go here again, only if things improved lot. Its not cheap and I would expect more than this from COTE DISAPPOINTING

"Good"
4/6
Menia L.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Food was really good for all the choices we made, staff was polite and on time up to almost the end of our dinner. Unfrotuntely, we had been waiting for more than 20 muinutes to pay after calling for them twice already. It was really busy after a point and it seemed that they didn't have enough staff to cover the demand.

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

Great food with great service from lovely staff, will be returning

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

Very busy being Valentine's day, but still very efficient service. They even managed to provide a cheese selection for the third course, which wasn't on the set menu. Good food and good value.

"Excellent"
6/6
Shirley S.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Very good customer service. Always polite and accommodating. Goats cheese salad was lovely and the haddock with new potatoes was a comforting meal for a winters night. Topped with the the wine pairing overall good value for money.

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

Had to wait over 30 minutes between finishing our starters and waiting for our main course. Otherwise service was good. Nice location close to the shoppers by centre.

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

Excellent food and service as always. Love to visit Cote Reading and will definitely visit again soon. Wine was also excellent. Look forward to our next visit

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

Food is always excellent, and the staff are lovely. The wine selection is good, and not too pricey. The atmosphere is really nice, and we never feel rushed to free up the table. We have been known to sit there for hours, chatting and drinking coffee, long after the meal has finished. Perfect.

"Very good"
5/6
Todd J.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Simple breakfast food, properly prepared, and served at a reasonable price and with reasonable efficiency. The breakfasts will not amaze across the board, but the pastries shine.

"Very good"
5/6
Jane M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The service was excellent. The Front of House was very welcoming. The waiter we had was knowledgeable and provided brilliant service. He recommended the spinach to accompany my Monkfish. A great combination! Monkfish cooked extremely well. My partner’s food too was of a high quality and presented well. This is our second equally good experience for an evening meal. I have also had a very pleasurable Sunday morning breakfast experience at Cotes. The atmosphere too very good. Lighting adds to experience when having supper. You could imagine being in a provincial French town!

"Very good"
5/6
Claire O.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food. We had the Saturday specials: burgers and Breton chicken. Both were very tasty and beautifully cooked. Service was very attentive and with a smile!

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

The choice of menus was impressive for a Sunday. Complimentary water was appreciated. our waiter was excellent with a good sense of humour. This is the best Cotes we have visited and we have been to a few.

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

Very attentive happy staff. A pleasure to dine there. Chicken was devine! Delicious wine. The bread was a little dry for starter but Dads fish made up for this,

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

The food was really nice and the service was good. The portion sizes could have been bigger and it was fairly expensive. Overall it was enjoyable.

"Excellent"
6/6
Bianca B.7 years ago · 4 reviews

So incredible! Great experience! Took the inlaws here and they loved it! Wonderful staff, stunning atmosphere and accommodated my dietary requirements! Was a fabulous way to spend an evening.

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

Fantastic service, throughout the meal. The staff were really friendly and approachable. The food was delicious along with my dessert. We will definitely be back very soon!

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne F.7 years ago · 15 reviews

We had a lovely lunch at Cote as usual. The waitress was a bit sharp but quite polite, so no complaints, just would prefer a more laid-back approach. We are always greeted in a friendly manner, and the food was tasty

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne F.7 years ago · 15 reviews

We had a lovely lunch at Cote as usual. The waitress was a bit sharp but quite polite, so no complaints, just would prefer a more laid-back approach. We are always greeted in a friendly manner, and the food was tasty

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne F.7 years ago · 15 reviews

We had a lovely lunch at Cote as usual. The waitress was a bit sharp but quite polite, so no complaints, just would prefer a more laid-back approach. We are always greeted in a friendly manner, and the food was tasty

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne F.7 years ago · 15 reviews

We had a lovely lunch at Cote as usual. The waitress was a bit sharp but quite polite, so no complaints, just would prefer a more laid-back approach. We are always greeted in a friendly manner, and the food was tasty

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne F.7 years ago · 15 reviews

We had a lovely lunch at Cote as usual. The waitress was a bit sharp but quite polite, so no complaints, just would prefer a more laid-back approach. We are always greeted in a friendly manner, and the food was tasty

"Very good"
5/6
Suzanne F.7 years ago · 15 reviews

We had a lovely lunch at Cote as usual. The waitress was a bit sharp but quite polite, so no complaints, just would prefer a more laid-back approach. We are always greeted in a friendly manner, and the food was tasty

"Excellent"
6/6
George R.7 years ago · 6 reviews

Very nice time with family. Food 10 /10. Customer service 10 /10, environment 10 /10, staff 10 / 10. Will book again soon. Thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
DAVID R.7 years ago · 3 reviews

The food was lovely and freshly cooked. We found it a cosy, comfortable restaurant. The atmosphere was very friendly and clean. We will come again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janet W.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Lovely meal of lamb rump. Good service. Enjoyed the offer of a complimentary bottle of wine. Wish we’d had the option to choose a bottle of wine for the same value from the menu as I really don’t like Chardonnay so we had the red.

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

The staff were all lovely and welcoming. My partner and I each chose the 3 course menu and picked different dishes each. We both enjoyed our choices which were all well presented. Very nice relaxing atmosphere.

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

Another amazing meal at Cote in Reading! The food was amazing as usual and the staff were very attentive making sure that we always had everything we needed!

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

We returned to Coat in Reading because our first experience was so good! It did not disappoint and the food and service was excellent again.

"Very good"
5/6
Moya T.7 years ago · 1 review

We enjoyed excellent food and prompt friendly service. Staff were very understanding when we arrived late due to appalling traffic. I found the room rather noisy.

"Excellent"
6/6
louise b.7 years ago · 1 review

We enjoyed a fantastic evening at Cote and excellent meal as always! Friendly staff and good service is the reason we return to Cote so often!

"Very good"
5/6
Peter M.7 years ago · 1 review

Food and service excellent, but adding a service charge of 12.5% to every bill is cheeky, to say the least. We deducted it and gave the waiter 10% in cash.

"Very good"
5/6
Lisa T.7 years ago · 1 review

Food and service were good. Restaurant had a pleasant buzz and we had a comfortable booth table. Had a voucher for a free bottle of wine following a meal there in December. Even with that though, price was a high (over £110 for 2) when compared to some varied and quality set menus available elsewhere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Caroline W.7 years ago · 1 review

We had excellent food and service at our visit to Cote on an extremely busy Saturday night. The staff worked very hard to ensure all our needs were catered for.

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

We love coming to Coat in reading because the service and food is excellent! We were put on a very nice table and all the staff were very helpful!

"Excellent"
6/6
Graham B.7 years ago · 12 reviews

Excellent meal and service. Will return and recommend to my friends. Excellent choice of food and drink plus great ambiance makes this a perfect choice for all occasions.

"Very good"
5/6
Phil W.7 years ago · 1 review

I was asked 3 times, by 3 different waiters/waitresses, whether my food was alright, and each time I had my mouth full. . . .

"Good"
4/6
Jacqueline R.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The staff were great a 6 but my steak was poor 2 .I do enjoy cote but the food can be hit or miss .

"Very good"
5/6
Susanna B.7 years ago · 2 reviews

I am a very regular and enthusiastic customer of Reading Cote Restaurant and frequently meet friends there for lunch. On my most recent visit on January 20th, having booked a table for 4 people, I was able to make use of my 'bonus' bottle of wine and was pleased to choose a Merlot, which was very satisfactory. The meal was excellent and the service friendly, prompt and efficient as ever, so altogether it was a very pleasant experience. On being given our bill, we decided to halve the total amount between us and omitted to scrutinise the itemisation, however later on doing so I found that we had been charged £19.95 for the bottle of wine. I phoned the restaurant, explained the situation and received full apology and immediate reimbursement on my Visa card for the excess charge. This oversight is the only reason why I have not given a full 6 points to my rating!

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

Even though my steak (frites) wasn’t pink and I had to send it back, it was dealt with quickly and professionally and the meal wasn’t interrupted. Lovely staff and atmosphere thank you!

"Excellent"
6/6
Mieke V.7 years ago · 7 reviews

Yummy breakfast! Definitely coming back. Accommodating to the two toddlers in our group

"Excellent"
6/6
Mieke V.7 years ago · 7 reviews

Birthday dinner - they gave my mum and I a free dessert. Nice touch

"Very good"
5/6
Laura U.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food if a little pricey. Staff were very good and personable. Fantastic atmosphere and excellent service. Would recommend the fish stew for main, and prawns for starter,

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

The food - for us fish parmenides, carrots and peas - was delicious. I've no idea how they cook the carrots but they were the best! The desserts were equally lovely - chocolate crepes for my friend and the creme caramel for me which was one of the best desserts I've ever eaten. Great service too. All good.

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