Côte - St Martin's Lane

Lovely food and great staff and service - the problem was the bill was wrong twice and then the card machine broke so we were a bit stressed about getting to the theatre on time

Great food as always! Steak frites and peach crumble were amazing! It was a little loud and difficult to hear the person across the table from me. The tables were also a bit too close together so I had trouble squeezing between them and I'm quite a small(ish) person!

Brilliant meal. Super staff. Managed to find last minute space for two extra guests when we were seven instead of five. Never had a bad meal at any Cote.

Very good menu choices, menu changes regularly, excellent value prix fixe pre theatre menu. Pleasant service, a bit under pressure at peak periods, but always with a smile. First choice for an evening out!

Another great evening at Cote. Attentive staff and constantly good food. I nearly always have the fish but for a change had the duck which was delicious.

Another great evening at Cote. Attentive staff and constantly good food. I nearly always have the fish but for a change had the duck which was delicious.

Another great evening at Cote. Attentive staff and constantly good food. I nearly always have the fish but for a change had the duck which was delicious.

Another great evening at Cote. Attentive staff and constantly good food. I nearly always have the fish but for a change had the duck which was delicious.

Everything was OK. Not great, but not bad either. Staff were fine. Food was average but was in the right area for our show. Creme brulee was nice.

Super atmosphere for pre theatre meal and drinks-service attentive and efficient-food was spot on and wouldn't hesitate to go back again. Only word of caution-book in advance!

The food was average, the service good but the restaurant was a little noisy.I will most probably go there again as I am fan of Cote.

Cote Brasserie, Covent Garden is a great option for pre-theatre - lovely menu, excellent service which is both friendly and quick, and the price is right.

Excellent pre-theatre menu at reasonable price. Manager upgraded our table. Was a special time with friends from States hadn't seen in ages so good to have larger table in quieter corner of restaurant. They appreciated choice of menu. Good quality food, especially crab and avocado starter. Very relaxed atmosphere and helpful staff.

Introduced four more friends to Cote and they agreed with us that the food was very good ,the staff excellent and they will certainly be returning.

Good meal in a nice location with friendly and accommodating. staff. We did the two course lunch menu, which was very good value indeed. I'm sure we will come back.

Good food, good service, good value. I look forward to my next visit. A bit noisy but not as bad as most modern restaurants. No complaints

We enjoyed the good food. Thought it was an excellent value pre theatre deal. We will be returning next time we are out for dinner in the area!

The reception and service were very good. The menu choice was fine. Speed was right. The food served was very good. I should be happy to return and also to recommend the restuarant. However I must comment that the room was very noisy and if that number of diners is to be accommodated decently the low ceiling needs to be treated to absorb noise. One expects a happy buzz in a decent restaurant but one does not expect to have difficulty in hearing people at the same table because of the general noise level.

Service and food were both great. The only thing stopping me from giving it a 6 is that the side of glazed carrots we ordered only arrived after we'd finished eating, which was a shame as the rest of the food was so good. We did get them on the house but it was disappointing they weren't ready with the rest of the food.

Booked a table for 6:30. Very busy on Wednesday night. Tomato salad as starter was a bit boring and very small quantity. Omelette as main wasn't exciting either. Had a bottle of white wine as it was a hot evening. The waiter knew we needed a bottle cooler, but just ignored our request until we repeatedly had asked three times.

The meal was delicious and service prompt. We ordered the recommended wine of the month and enjoyed it very much. The only downside was that the waiter forgot to bring the bread until after the food had arrived. We no longer wanted it but it still appeared on the bill. We then had to wait while the cost was deducted. This is not the first time this has happened at different branches of Cote.

We had a lovely meal there last night, as always! The only disappointment was the offer of the Kir Royals which I hadn't realised I needed to book ahead of the meal I was celebrating my birthday with friends slightly ahead of the date as we will be abroad then. I did ask the waiter if we could still take advantage of the free glass each but he wasn't able to do that. :(

Enjoyed a nice pre theatre lunch with friends. All our food was very good and one of our party was gluten free. The restaurant was able to offer the complete menu gluten free which is unusual. A it noisy as it was full. Obviously popular and good value for money

Food good, but service a little slow. Overall a good choice to meet friends visiting from New Zealand. V busy at 6.30 but thinned out so the noise level dropped and we could hear ourselves talk.

Group of 6 of us were made very welcome; friendly and helpful staff served good food and excellent wine. We had a great experience and will certainly return.

Good food, we had the early dining 3 course special menu. The staff were very friendly p, the service was excellent. We had 3 courses and a glass of wine. Good value fir money!

We had the pre theatre set menu which was excellent and very good value. The service was very efficient even though it was a Saturday evening and the restaurant was full.

First time at a Cote. Went for the pre theatre menu and were very pleased with choice, amount and quality. Excellent service as well. Pleased we had pre-booked as it was very busy - not surprisingly.

The food was great and the food came quite fast, as well as there being reasonable prices! The waiter also recommended a great bottle of rose.

We are big supporters of Cotes, lovely food, great atmosphere, but unfortunately that day the service was extremely slow. We had to wait very long periods which was not very professional. Overall, that day the whole experience was ok to good, not excellent.

Excellent pre theatre option. Good food at a good price and with excellent, prompt and friendly service. I recommend dining here, particularly the pre theatre option

Great location with attentive staff. Tables rather close together but we managed. Great value food. Bustling area of Leicester Square/Covent Garden and ideal for pre theatre meal.

The staff were all very friendly and helpful and helped make our day very special. the service was quick and the food delicious. Thank you

Easy to book, wide ranging menu, good food, friendly and helpful service and a lovely atmosphere which was ideal just before our theatre trip in Shaftesbury Avenue.

Really buzzy place. Cannot speak highly enough of the pre theatre menu. Staff were prompt and attentive. Only a short walk to the theatre. A pleasant hour and a half

We had the pre-theatre menu. Up to its usual good standard, although risotto had too much pepper. Service is slower than it used to be. We guess each waiter has more tables to cover than previously.

Menu and food consistently good . This branch is busy pre theatre . Seats quite close to each other . Service was a little slow and not always easy to get their attention but staff pleasant . However it was peak time . Food very good and good value

We are regular users of Cote in other places but were meeting some overseas visitors in town at short notice and chose this one. Staff friendly, particularly for an inner city venue, service good and food as usual. Ambience different from other Cote's though, more 1970s English than French.

We booked for an early sitting as we were due to carry on to the theatre, and chose from the set-price menu. The food was all delicious and arrived in good time, without being too rushed. There were occasions however when I thought that more staff were necessary. This is a very busy restaurant and the waiters were rushed off their feet. It was sometimes hard to attract their attention to order more drinks, or ask for the bill. Having said that, they were still very friendly and efficient, but it did mean that there were some delays beyond their control.

Service efficient and friendly and food lovely. The only down side was being seated in the basement, which was windowless and lacked the atmosphere of the main restaurant area. The one waiter serving this section did a remarkable job, and his charismatic, cheerful manner, lifted the ambience.

Great buzz great food and excellent service considering how busy it was and when we were in a hurry to go to theatre ! Always good value too

I like Cote and the St Martins Lane branch in particular - very convenient for the theatres. Had pre-matinee lunch with friends. Service good though not easy to attract attention for the bill - this might have been an issue if we were pressed for time. We all had starters and mains - all starters good, two mains good but two of us had chicken, Roquefort and walnut salad - chicken minced and unappetising and we had one piece of cheese each! This dish might need a rethink.....unusual for Cote to get it wrong, and we will certainly return.

Lovely food, good attentive staff, good value for money, although cote is a chain you don't get the usual 'chain restaurant' treatment or atmosphere. Would recommend.

Excellent service. Good well cooked food at reasonable prices. You really need to book to be certain of a table with no waiting, especially before and after theatre performances.

The staff member who served us was great and kept her cool with a smile, under stressful and very not conditions. She was Efficient and friendly.

Went for pre-theatre menu. Was a bit worried about time. But they were very good and food was on the table quickly after ordering despite very busy. Food was nice and good value. Will go again.

Food was very nice staff helpful but at time distracted, problem was the air conditioning culd not cope and I would expect better in the west end of London

A reliable choice in central London, consistent in terms of value, service, and quality. The lunch/pre-theatre set menu is a particularly good value. Would gladly dine there again.

Good food and good value. Service is friendly A very good house white wine Best to book at busy times and ask for a table at the front as it is very noisy at the back Our favourite West end restaurant

Good food and good value. Service is friendly A very good house white wine Best to book at busy times and ask for a table at the front as it is very noisy at the back Our favourite West end restaurant

Good food and good value. Service is friendly A very good house white wine Best to book at busy times and ask for a table at the front as it is very noisy at the back Our favourite West end restaurant

Good food and good value. Service is friendly A very good house white wine Best to book at busy times and ask for a table at the front as it is very noisy at the back Our favourite West end restaurant

Good food and good value. Service is friendly A very good house white wine Best to book at busy times and ask for a table at the front as it is very noisy at the back Our favourite West end restaurant

Good food and good value. Service is friendly A very good house white wine Best to book at busy times and ask for a table at the front as it is very noisy at the back Our favourite West end restaurant

Good food and good value. Service is friendly A very good house white wine Best to book at busy times and ask for a table at the front as it is very noisy at the back Our favourite West end restaurant

Good food and good value. Service is friendly A very good house white wine Best to book at busy times and ask for a table at the front as it is very noisy at the back Our favourite West end restaurant

Great welcome, speedy service, excellent food and good value. The pre-theatre menu is always a winner and presents a good variety of food at a great price. The staff at Cote are always attentive and friendly without being intrusive - love this restaurant

Food and service excellent as always. I have never had a bad meal here. If going on the weekend do make a booking it does get very busy.

Bustling restaurant, packed to the gills. Great value/choice on pretheatre menu. Speedy service, piping hot, tasty food. Only niggle: bill included charge for complimentary drinks

The Cote Brassiere has a welcoming relaxed atmosphere. The choice of dishes is wide and varied and very appealing. The staff are courteous and friendly an enjoyable dining experience.