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Covent Garden
Côte - St Martin's Lane
Côte - St Martin's Lane Reviews

Côte - St Martin's Lane

French, European

Dishes priced around£20

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Reviews of Côte - St Martin's Lane (4,787)

Read what people think about Côte - St Martin's Lane! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.2/6

4,787 reviews

5.2/6

4,787 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Average
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"Excellent"
6/6
Tom L.6 years ago · 1 review

Great food, nice ambience and extremely good value - can't really fault it at all for the price paid. Already planning to revisit.

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

As usual good food with very good service. Good choice.

"Awful"
1/6
Brian E.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Generally , we enjoy a meal at Cote. This time was exceptionally bad due to the excessive noise level making it impossible to have a normal conversation.

"Excellent"
6/6
Amy G.6 years ago · 2 reviews

We had the Theatre menu. The service was quick and friendly and the food was good. We did not feel rushed. I would come again.

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

This is good value for money, but it can be very noisy in the evening. For that reason, it may be best to go this one after 7:30 pm unless you have theatre tickets. The service and food are very good.

"Excellent"
6/6
anne m.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent pre theatre meal at a great price. The set price menus give a very good list for each course from which to choose. The wine was also good and not expensive.

"Excellent"
6/6
Delyth L.6 years ago · 1 review

could not fault the food, delicious! attentive staff , excellent service and lovely atmosphere. We will definitely return when we are back in the big city again.

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

Enjoy our Friday dining out dinner - friendly staffs, delicious food, excellent service. Highly recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sally G.6 years ago · 6 reviews

Extremely helpful and attentive staff with my disabled husband with a chair offered immediately we arrived and help to the table as well. Although the restaurant was full we didn’t wait long for our food.

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

Excellent dinner, despite being very busy staff were attentive and food arrived quickly and was delicious. Perfect pre-theatre meal. Steak was particularly good. Only improvement could have been for the white wine to be chilled before serving.

"Very good"
5/6
Geoffrey O.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Food was really good and consistent with othet Cote Braseries we have visited. Service fast. Definitely need to book after 5pm as this is a very busy restaurant.

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

Excellent choice pre theatre lunch good service efficient comfortable seating will go back have been before would recommend it thank you very much thank-you Cote St Martins Lane

"Very good"
5/6
David B.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Although this is an extremely busy restaurant, it still manages to make the experience special. The hard working yet always friendly waiting staff combined with an excellent menu make this our go-to restaurant when in "Theatreland".

"Excellent"
6/6
michael s.6 years ago · 1 review

Table available spot in time. Really helpful staff, with a smile, and very fast service. I would recommend this restaraunt to anyone seeing a show in West End

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian H.6 years ago · 1 review

Brilliant from start to finish. Lovely cocktails, nice starter, beautiful main course topped off with a super desert. Add together the great service, who brought complimentary cocktails and a complimentary desert to my partner, whose birthday it was, made it a wonderful occasion. Thank you St Martin's Lane. Best regards Ian

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

Good choice of high quality food on lunch set menu. Excellent value as usual. However, service between courses was slow & tables are too close together.

"Good"
4/6
Neil B.6 years ago · 6 reviews

The food on the set menu is good value and is of very reasonable quality. The service is fair. The main drawback is that the restaurant is noisy.

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

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We had the steak frites followed by creme caramel. Both delicious and excellent value for the money. Service was polite and friendly and super efficient. I would definitely recommend Cote to friends and go back again myself

"Good"
4/6
Carl G.6 years ago · 1 review

The perfect place for a pre-theatre meal - but the noise level was so intense that it was absolutely impossible to converse with my wife. However, the service was faster than we anticipated - so we were expected to leave to allow further customers to occupy our table.

"Average"
3/6
David T.6 years ago · 1 review

Food temperature of main courses was tepid when delivered to table - sea food pasta mostly shells in the sauce - flavour overall was good though - service from staff was excellent - we use Cote a lot and were slightly disappointed

"Very good"
5/6
Sue C.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Sour dough bread was a bit hard for 'easy' eating & there were bones in the fish parmentier.

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

We like Cote because we know what we're getting at a reasonable price and the service is speedy and friendly

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

Lovely atmosphere, great staff. The food came far too quickly, it felt hurried. I asked for a delay between starter and mains but the food arrived within 5 minutes. When I complained about this the waiter was extremely apologetic and offered us complimentary coffee and pudding. Excellent response and customer service!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sara B.6 years ago · 1 review

Enjoyed our meal , the waitress was very polite, happy & very helpful. The food came out quick which we was pleased because we had a show to go to . I would recommend you anytime .

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

Was my husband's birthday and we had a very good time, food was very good, atmosphere was very good, service was very good Waitress, Silvia, was very helpful

"Good"
4/6
catherine r.6 years ago · 1 review

We were sat right at the very back of the restaurant where it was very hot. the table was laid for 6 and we had booked for eight. The waiter got one more chair but then one of our party had to get her own chair from a free table. Then we had to ask for 2 sets of cutlery several times. one of our party asked for bacardi and coke but we were told there was no rum on the premises as there was no room -surely you would expect stock of such a popular drink? However the food as always was delicious

"Very good"
5/6
Stanley G.6 years ago · 12 reviews

As a regular customer for the last few yaers I can make my opinion for sure. And should like to say the restaurant & staff are working very hard making their efforts and skills to provide a very good service and nice food to the customers. And they succeeded in their efforts, some of the staff in particular... My waiter( don’t remember his name, originally from Albania..) made a very good service,working very quickly and payed attention to all small details I asked for. The atmosphere in the restaurant was nice & pleasant. Food and wine usually just great! I’m going to recommend Côte in St.Martine Lane to my neighbors... Many thanks for my pleasant visit and see you soon 🖐

"Excellent"
6/6
JAN H.6 years ago · 1 review

Great food, great atmosphere and lovely staff as usual. Never disappoints.

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

Delicious food, generous portions. Friendly and efficient service. Have dined at Cote many times and am never disappointed. Only negative comment is the sound level is difficult when trying to have a conversation.

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

St Martin's Lane Cote is always a pleasure to visit. The Far East Asian woman who manages it warmly greeted us, setting the tone for a fabulous a la carte experience. In total contrast to the shambles that is Cote in St Albans, where even booking for a medium party is too onerous a task for them. Recently we were promised that our request for the reservation mentioned could only be confirmed after a period of 48 hours! To compound this, Cote St Albans did not have the courtesy to contact us either way. Very unprofessional. We booked Bill's restaurant instead, where we had a good experience. Needless to say we will stick with the excellent St Martin's branch and it's marvellous staff.

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

St Martin's Lane Cote is always a pleasure to visit. The Far East Asian woman who manages it warmly greeted us, setting the tone for a fabulous a la carte experience. In total contrast to the shambles that is Cote in St Albans, where even booking for a medium party is too onerous a task for them. Recently we were promised that our request for the reservation mentioned could only be confirmed after a period of 48 hours! To compound this, Cote St Albans did not have the courtesy to contact us either way. Very unprofessional. We booked Bill's restaurant instead, where we had a good experience. Needless to say we will stick with the excellent St Martin's branch and it's marvellous staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
JANET K.6 years ago · 2 reviews

We went for the pre-theatre prestige menu, which was excellent. The service was good, staff very friendly and helpful. The house red wasn't bad either.

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

The staff were polite, attentive and efficient throughout our visit. The restaurant was busy but we were not kept waiting for our food. The buzz around the establishment created a great atmosphere. This was our second time visiting Cote, and we realised why we had come back. Highly recommended for quality cuisine, and first rate service.

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

Awsome staff, friendly atmosphere, and food was exquisite. 10/10. Brilliant

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

Service and food not as good as on previous visits. 2 parts of the order were wrong (although quickly rectified) had to wait a long time for butter to come (asked twice). Had I not been to this branch of Cote before I would’ve thought it was good but I have probably eaten in Cote St Martins Lane 25+ times over the last 4 years. Therefore my rating is based on specific knowledge of the restaurant and staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Martin S.6 years ago · 3 reviews

As usual, a very good experience at Côte. The menus cater for all tastes and most dietary needs, the food is nicely-prepared and presented, the wines are decently-priced, and the service is friendly and professional in a buzzy ambience. We were with discriminating friends, and everyone was happy. Excellent value.

"Excellent"
6/6
Bernard H.6 years ago · 1 review

I visited after the restaurant after the theatre on the 13 April with two friends. I thought I lost my keys( they fell out of my pocket). I was very concerned when I could not enter my house!! The next day I telephoned and spoke with the Manager. She was very helpful and ensured that they were returned to me within a couple of hours Many thanks. I shall be back soon for dinner again .

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

We regularly use about three branches of this chain and have never been disappointed. The food is good, the staff excellent and the experience most enjoyable. We are always made to feel most welcome, please keep up the good work.

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

Great food good service but very noisy pre theatre v busy .. calmer at 7.30.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ashley B.6 years ago · 1 review

A fantastic meal with amazing service from our waiter (Tiago). The whole team went above and beyond to help us celebrate my mother's 60th birthday - Could not be more appreciative or recommend Cote St Martin's Lane more!

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

Lovely meal and good service from friendly attentive staff but it was so noisy in the restaurant that I could hardly hear anything my lunch guest had to say. The noise levels would sadly put me off coming back again.

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

Food was good service excellent small mistake made with starter order but free bread and olives brought out while waiting for mistake to be rectified

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

A very pleasant lunch with a good choice of dishes on both fixed price menus. I really enjoyed the french onion soup (again) and my guest her mackerel and beetroot salad. Main courses also good - my salmon and her risotto vert. No time (or space) for pudding.This restaurant is always pretty noisy - packed, low ceilings - compared to other Cotes I've tried.

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

Excellent range of food and good value for money served by pleasant and friendly staff in a great location. Would recommend making a reservation to avoid disappointment.

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

Great atmosphere and food! Staff nice and attentive. Not as trendy it terms of decor as your more modern ones, could do with a refurb. Love Côte!

"Average"
3/6
Maureen H.6 years ago · 3 reviews

drinks came after the meal. It was very busy but the service was slow - unfortunately not as good as the cote near drury Lane .

"Excellent"
6/6
Steve J.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent service. Prestige menu provides outstanding value for money given the location. I had the Breton mussels followed by the artichoke risotto. My dining partner had the Feuilleté Provençal followed by the pork tenderloin.

"Excellent"
6/6
Milena P.6 years ago · 6 reviews

I went for Sunday lunch with the girls and then went back on Friday night for dinner with my partner. Both times this restaurant delivered. good food and professional and friendly staff. Will return again.

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

Very good food, excellent service from attentive waiters/waitresses. Much too noisy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Patricia H.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Always extremely good service and a very warm and friendly atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gary D.6 years ago · 19 reviews

Another fantastic evening at Cote St Martins Lane with the warmest of welcomes, a lovely buzzy atmosphere and warm friendly and ultra efficient staff. Food was just superb and wine too! Wish we could eat here every day. Thanks St Martins Lane team!

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