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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 (2,856)

Read what people think about Côte Edinburgh! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.4/6

2,856 reviews

5.4/6

2,856 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
Caroline K.9 years ago · 6 reviews

Always good food and always somewhere I have a lovely gluten free choice. The staff were very nice and the atmosphere was good. I particularly liked the bellypork.

"Very good"
5/6
John B.9 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent service throughout; we decided to opt for the 3 courses early afternoon deal, deciding to share our main courses. Everything was fresh and tasty and decent sized portions. We will be back!

"Very good"
5/6
Douglas G.9 years ago · 1 review

Great value for money, especially early dinner selection. Service a bit slow to start, quite a while to get drinks, 15+ minutes after seating, but picked up after as meal came. Food delicious and nice options to choose.

"Excellent"
6/6
Iona M.9 years ago · 2 reviews

Wonderful and friendly staff, excellent menu and terrific food: great wine list 🍷😄👍 for a chain restaurant Côte has a lovely local vibe. Could spend all day - breakfast, lunch and dinner.

"Good"
4/6
PATRICIA S.9 years ago · 3 reviews

Good value meal with reasonable service. Atmosphere good but it was Edinburgh Festival time so would expect it to be busy. Cote has always been good.

"Good"
4/6
Alan R.9 years ago · 1 review

Good value brunch offering, with tasty food but very slow to take orders and for food to be delivered. Staff friendly and poached eggs beautifully cooked.

"Very good"
5/6
Ellen S.9 years ago · 1 review

The food was very good, the waiting staff were pleasant although we had to ask twice for bread and for coffee. A bit pricey but would return

"Very good"
5/6
David L.9 years ago · 1 review

Excellent place for a relaxed family meal with a quality menu which works for adults and children alike. Service was great. Location suited us well in central Edinburgh.

"Excellent"
6/6
David M.9 years ago · 9 reviews

The restaurant is well located just off George Street. It's spacious and the service is excellent. There is a substantial menu, the quality of the food is excellent and it's great value for money.

"Very good"
5/6
Krista E.9 years ago · 1 review

My wife and I love this restaurant. Very casual and with great food. There is always a great choice and very well priced. Staff were very friendly. We took our family who live in Italy for lunch and they thoroughly enjoyed it. If we meet people from out of town we like to take them here.

"Very good"
5/6
Krista E.9 years ago · 1 review

My wife and I love this restaurant. Very casual and with great food. There is always a great choice and very well priced. Staff were very friendly. We took our family who live in Italy for lunch and they thoroughly enjoyed it. If we meet people from out of town we like to take them here.

"Very good"
5/6
Ian R.9 years ago · 1 review

This was my first time at Cote - very good menu, warm atmosphere, good attentive service and good value for money. I will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Iain S.9 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service from the waiter - friendly, helpful, interested but not intrusive. Each course was well presented and the quality of the food was impressive. The all-inclusive three course lunch was very reasonable and there was a wide choice. The tables were well spaced out so you could have a good conversation. Highly recommended!

"Excellent"
6/6
Kath M.9 years ago · 5 reviews

As always the food was excellent with a varied choice. The service was good and not hurried. The staff were extremely pleasant and very attentive. Will definitely be back again.

"Very good"
5/6
Vivien C.9 years ago · 1 review

We were a party of four and all greatly enjoyed our meal. The only niggle was the 12.5% tip automatically added to the bill unless you ask for it not to be; one of our guests was paying for the meal and we found this aspect of the evening quite embarrassing.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael M.9 years ago · 1 review

A busy restaurant in a good location. Good food at reasonable prices. You may need to book at busy periods. We will definitely return again.

"Very good"
5/6
Marilyn T.9 years ago · 8 reviews

We had a lovely lunch, food really good, looked after extremely well, not our first visit to Cote always a pleasure. Good value and always a splendid menu selection.

"Very good"
5/6
Lorraine M.9 years ago · 1 review

This was a return visit today having previously visited early evening. Good food, good service with a good value for money lunch menu. Would definitely recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Peter H.9 years ago · 1 review

Terrific meal! Very helpful and attentive staff. Excellent Lunchtime/ early evening offer. Every Côte Brasserie i visit maintain the same high standards on every level.

"Very good"
5/6
Donna C.9 years ago · 1 review

Good value for money; pleasant, helpful staff and very pleasant environment. One of our group required a gluten-free meal which was catered for very well.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jackie M.9 years ago · 1 review

Excellent lunch great value for money and perfect service. Party of six seated at round table which was great for perfect conversation would recommend and will return

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

Enjoyed the meal rib eye cooked more than expected very nice staff wine and parfait excellent will definitely coming back to the restaurant in the future

"Excellent"
6/6
Kathleen P.9 years ago · 2 reviews

We had a very good lunch having chosen the fixed price menu. The service was friendly and efficient and there was a relaxed and welcoming ambience.

"Average"
3/6
Sarah P.9 years ago · 1 review

Ok, One of the side dishes for a main course was completely forgotten about, waiter apologised but it spoilt the experience and one of the diners left still hungry.

"Good"
4/6
Jonathan V.9 years ago · 1 review

Good food and service. Quantity a bit lacking both on mussels and frites side but tasty nonetheless. 12.5% should not automatically be added. This has been imported from London but does not go down well in Scotland where people prefer to decide for themselves what to tip. The norm is usually 5-10% for good service in any case. This policy alone would prevent me from returning.

"Very good"
5/6
IAN F.9 years ago · 2 reviews

Went to restaurant for breakfast. Excellent meal with good variety of choices. Very attentive service from all staff. Will certainly make a return visit and recommend to others.

"Very good"
5/6
Bentley S.9 years ago · 1 review

Food and service were very good. Only reason that we did not give top marks is because the large room at the back where we were seated was too airy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christine J.9 years ago · 3 reviews

Great value for money plus good food and wine reasonably price and good. Service excellent and waiter advised us in wine wi apparently good knowledge.

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen C.9 years ago · 5 reviews

Excellent meal and efficient service, as usual. Was catching up with friends and we were not rushed which was nice. Dined from fixed price menu which had good choices and variety.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janette E.9 years ago · 1 review

Staff very polite, helpful and efficient. We were not rushed in any way and service excellent. Happy to recommend. Like the fact that items on menu are changed frequently.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christine D.9 years ago · 2 reviews

Meal & staff excellent but I do not like tips added on to the bill.I would always give a tip if service is good but what I think is appropriate.

"Very good"
5/6
Ben S.9 years ago · 3 reviews

My poached eggs were undercooked and the manager was very apologetic and got me a new plate of eggs royal and didn't pay for it. Also, we get a free eggs royale on our next visit for brunch. Lovely gesture.

"Good"
4/6
Quandoo Diner9 years ago · 0 reviews

Friendly waiter. Good food. The only problem was that there are not enough light. We will go again in the future. We enjoy a lot the dinner.

"Very good"
5/6
Gillian E.9 years ago · 1 review

This was the second visit to Cote in Edinburgh in addition to visits in Liverpool and York. The food and service has been very good in all venues and the value for money, especially for the lunch and early evening menus is excellent. Would recommend this chain of restaurants.

"Average"
3/6
Helen M.9 years ago · 1 review

Food was nice. The main course however was brought out while we were still drinking our aperitifs and eating our starters. A lack of basic restaurant procedure it seems. Not the end of the world but annoying. Also the 12.5% optional service charge which is added to the bill so that you may opt to have it removed is irksome. The server lacked any charm or grace which may have merited a tip so to pay 12.5% for decidedly mediocre service is definitely overcharging. All in all, I won't rush to go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lara F.9 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful, a great lunch menu. Lovely friendly staff, & good deals. Central location and consistently good. Great choice of wines. Outdoor seating if the sun is shining.

"Excellent"
6/6
Fiona D.9 years ago · 2 reviews

This was the second time I'd been to this restaurant. The service, food and ambience in the restaurant were as good as the first time Thank you for a great evening

"Excellent"
6/6
Douglas O.9 years ago · 4 reviews

This has a good ambience and professional service. The lunch menu is interesting in its choice. The food is well presented and good to eat.

"Very good"
5/6
Joyce H.9 years ago · 9 reviews

Very nice meal as usual from Cote..staff very attentive and chatty..my only small gripe was the entrance door has a very loud bang when left to shut on its own..small I know but but annoying.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elizabeth M.9 years ago · 1 review

This was my 3rd visit to Cote.The food was delicious, the service impeccable and the ambience welcoming and lively .I was entertaining American visitors they were very impressed

"Excellent"
6/6
Angel C.9 years ago · 1 review

Amazing atmosphere, fine service, and incredibly nice food for a reasonable price. Wide variety of wines. I will definitely be back. . . . .

"Good"
4/6
Lorna T.9 years ago · 4 reviews

Were kept waiting when we arrived, and given a wobbly table. Staff were nice and food was good, though. They are Coeliac accredited and have an extensive gluten free menu.

"Average"
3/6
Peter B.9 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was average I think. The venue was fine and the staff good and attentive. I had hoped for better food and so I was a bit disappointed

"Excellent"
6/6
Barbara L.9 years ago · 5 reviews

Excellent menu choices at Côte and really enjoyed the Sauvignon blanc wine,definitely going back! My friend and I enjoy the elegant surroundings and personal,relaxed service here

"Excellent"
6/6
Barbara L.9 years ago · 5 reviews

Excellent menu choices at Côte and really enjoyed the Sauvignon blanc wine,definitely going back! My friend and I enjoy the elegant surroundings and personal,relaxed service here

"Excellent"
6/6
Coral G.9 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent choice on very good value lunch menu.... portions generous and didn't have some for lovely sounding sweets. Service faultless and wine advice spot on. We will be back soon! 😄

"Excellent"
6/6
Lyn B.9 years ago · 10 reviews

I eat in Cote regularly bacause the choice of food; its quality and its cost are excellent. I find that staff and service are also very sound.

"Good"
4/6
Jess M.9 years ago · 1 review

Food good, service a bit rushed and lacking atmosphere in back of restaurant but otherwise a decent meal and staff friendly if a bit keen!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer H.9 years ago · 1 review

Central location in city centre. Excellent food and service. Good for groups of friends to meet and enjoy good food and drink at reasonable prices.

"Excellent"
6/6
Pam K.9 years ago · 6 reviews

Appreciated being welcomed to the restaurant by a member of staff although did not realise my table was booked for upstairs. Friendly and efficient staff. Ambience very pleasant. Food was excellent and beautifully presented. All in all an excellent lunch. I would have no hesitation in recommending Cote.

"Excellent"
6/6
Dorothy M.9 years ago · 5 reviews

We came to Cote for lunch today to celebrate my husband, Bruce's birthday. (mine is later this month on 29th July) It was a most enjoyable, relaxed experience and as always in the past the food was excellent. You really 'tick all the boxes' in every aspect for us. Thank you

"Good"
4/6
Hugh R.9 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was very good and well presented. The atmosphere was pleasing and comfortable and the service was attentive, prompt and polite. I object, however, to an automatic addition to the bill of 12 1/2% even if the restaurant says in the small print it's removable. It gives no incentive to the staff to maintain a good service and so encourage the customer to tip accordingly.