Cote Brasserie - Bristol in Bristol, City of

Warm welcome, friendly respectful staff Delicious food, good reasonably priced lunch time menu Comfortable seating and pleasant surroundings

Service was so slow despite 5 of them just standing around doing nothing. I also wasn't greeted at the door because they were all having a chat. Then they have the nerve to charge an automatic service charge. They mark up the drinks too and manipulate you into getting bottled water.

We have tried most the restaurants in Clifton. Cote might be one of the more expensive but it is by far away the best value for money. The Breton Fish Stew was outstanding. as was the Paris-Brest. The restaurant is nicely decorated, with a quiet and relaxed atmosphere

Husband and I had a delicious breakfast this morning, I had the french and he had the cote so no complaints there BUT usually in the past you get a free bottle of water on the table....we asked for water and was given a large bottle of still. Upon paying the bill we discovered they had charged us £5.55 for it.....I was flabbergasted at the price. REALLY????! So beware when you ask for water, make sure you say tap or they will automatically bring you the largest most expensive on the menu. We only drank half the bottle as it was only 2 of us...there was a cheaper bottle for £3 which would hsve been plenty. The first time in my life I took a bottle of still water home with me from a restaurant!

Our recent visit to Cote was wonderful. The attentive staff, cozy ambiance, and diverse menu made for a truly enjoyable evening.

Came to diner, victor was amazing as our server. We came as a big group probably quite annoying! But he was attentive and lovely, and look after us amazingly! Thank you!

I was taken to this restaurant for Mothers Day & had a super special evening meal made even more special by our waitress Gioia who was very attentive & knowledgeable on our food choices & wine. Everyone in our party had different food & each of us thoroughly enjoyed it, finished off by beautiful desserts. Definitely recommend, the atmosphere is excellent for both groups, families & romantic couples.

Yesterday again Cote excelled. Three of us thoroughly enjoyed dinner yesterday. The food was delicious, the wine excellent but, above all, the service was outstanding - friendly, informative and caring. We had an evening to remember!

high standard of food and good value for money, evening topped by excellent staff and service at every point, good gluten free options, shout out to Victor

Lovely restaurant -great food and service. Special Birthday meal. Nice touch -a Birthday Kir Royale on the house .Exceptional service from Victor and excellent steaks, salads and frites.

Food for 2 kids and 2 adults took about an hour to arrive. And when food was served, our child’s meal arrived last and when it arrived, it was the wrong meal. They did still automatically put the service charge on even though they’ve made a mistake on the meal. There were more fats in the lamb than meat and we couldn’t find any watercress in the salad described in the chicken mean. Serving was very small as well.

This is a popular and well supported venue. We were reluctant to make a booking in advance as easyJet is often delayed. When it became apparent that our flight was roughly on time we tried to book but nothing was available in our time window. We decided to take a chance and walk up. On arrival at our hotel I noticed that a table had become available so booked it and arrived at the restaurant early. We were delighted to be seated on arrival. The staff were friendly and helpful and there was a great ambience in the restaurant. Loads of things on the menu I would have been happy to eat. In fact we would have been happy to go back the next day for another meal if we had the opportunity. Recommended.

We enjoyed a fabulous night with friends. Lovely cozy French bistro feel with wonderful food and wine. Every dish was very good even though they were fully booked and very busy.

Apparently the restaurant has had a makeover, unfortunately the food didn't compliment the decor. Our meal was overpriced and bland. The fish dish consisting mainly of potato, sauce and 3 prawns. Certainly won't be returning. Situated amongst a number of other eateries Cote will have to up there game.

With a relaxed, upmarket ambience and delicious food, Cote do a good job of simulating a French bistro. An added bonus is that service is friendly as well as fast. The current Alpine menu gives you that apres-ski feeling without travelling hundreds of miles, or indeed doing any exercise at all. I recommend enjoying a glass of wine with it and finishing with hot chocolate laced with Grand Marnier.

Service was very good in the end but food was terrible. Over 5 dishes sent back as inedible and we rarely complain. We were told that dishes are centrally cooked and reheated at each branch so not much they could do to improve the dish.

I hadn't been that keen on this branch on a couple of visits since the pandemic, felt it had really lost its touch- bland food, disorganised service.. But we were back in Clifton and dinner plans elsewhere in town fell through, so we went on a last minute decision to the newly refurbed version. I loved it!!! Definitely back to where it used to be, the food was great, so was the service. I love the idea of the cheese menu too, although didn't sample it this time. The only thing I didn't like was being rammed in elbow to elbow with other tables and a party right behind us- I appreciate that it is easier for the staff to serve in sections, but the restaurant is huge and was nowhere near full- we could have spread out a little bit- it makes everything noisy and claustrophobic. Will be back very soon for that cheese...

Giorgia made us feel so good, her service was amazing and she really was a special attentive waitress we thank you for this special experience xxxx

Great revamp - new decor, bar, cheese counter. The service was polite, knowledgeable and friendly. Superb food. Highly recommend!

Birthday meal for my daughter’s 18th. Welcome drink, most welcome, nice touch. We ordered the olives and the fougasse to start. Breton chicken, ribeye steak and the mushroom quiche were the mains. All cooked to perfection and well presented. To drink, the 1664 a Sauvignon blanc and a bottle of water for the table. We unfortunately had no room for dessert. The service was excellent, venue very good, the little touches and attention to detail mean so much. A thank you to Tibor our server. Attentive but not intrusive. A great birthday treat and her first legal drink as an adult. Thank you for making it special. Definitely having a dessert next time.

It’s been a long while since we’ve been to cote I was underwhelmed by the size of the food portions , starters not good value at over £10 , mains disappointing , I was still hungry after eating there , but biggest complaint was it...

Over the years Cote has been one of our favourite restaurants. Recently there has been a refurbishment, announced with much fanfare, which has resulted in tables being crammed in, to the extent one can hardly move between them without disturbing others. The noise is horrendous,...

Recently went to this restaurant for a group Christmas meal and the food and service was fantastic. We were looked after very well and although we were a large group, the delivery of the food was timely. I'm gluten free and there was a separate...

The restaurant was full so space limited (but comfortable). The service was good and the food very high quality. We were very happy with our evening among friends.

Fabulous food and lovely service from Gioia. After refurbishment, very modern and cosy interior, great for all occasions. The food was lovely, the dauphinois potatoes in particular were delicious. Due to the Christmas parties, the wait for the food was a little long but aside...

It's my go to, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and good food at a resonable price. I always have the Poulet Breton, the others in my group had the christmas menu and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Despite the restaurant being almost full we experienced a warm welcome without a booking and Excellent personable service throughout. Our three courses of food was excellent in every way, delicious, beautifully presented and with wonderful combinations of flavours. The house red and white by the...

We been visiting this restaurant for years as it is a short walk from home and have seen the standard slowly decline over time. On this last occasion it seems I had my invisibility cloak on and had DIY Waiter tattooed on my forehead. Too...

Last Thursday I had dinner with my sons at Cote. It was a fantastic evening - from the warm welcome we received through to the delicious food and attentive service - thank you. Ben - thank you and the Cote team for a lovely time.

We booked this restaurant for our 6oth wedding anniversary, we went for coffee at the restaurant a few weeks before to orgainse this. The manageress was exremely nice and assured us we would have a great night. We took our family and were extremelly disappointed...

Excellent and we could not have wanted for more - wonderful and friendly welcome with warming and tasty food - we will come again

A first class experience. Great staff, food and drinks. It was our 57th wedding anniversary and the welcoming drinks were a lovely touch followed by impeccable service.

The restaurant is beautiful, the food was fanstastic, and reasonably priced for a restaurant in Clifton. Wonderful customer service.

C'était le jour de la fête des pères, nous n'avions pas réservé... Pourtant nous avons été accueillis avec le sourire et il n'a fallu que quelques minutes pour nous organiser un coin sympa. Le personnel de service, débordé, ne laissait rien paraître, souriant, attentif, prévenant. Merci beaucoup. Au niveau repas : très bien. L'agneau servi avec de la ratatouille était excellent. Le vin blanc au verre était bon. Le tout à un prix très correct. Nous avons passé un très bon moment.

We ate from the Brunch Menu on a Sunday morning. The food was excellent and the French Toast delicious. The staff friendly, chatty and welcoming.

Excellent food, crab maison and souffle super tasty. Fillet steak cooked perfectly and the bream was not a beige dish this time. Service as always was faultless. Thanks

Very good atmospheric and noisy restaurant. Food is good, French accents that may be genuine, nice to be there. Had a great time, but the staff seemed to be dropping things all night. Mostly cutlery but the occasional plate as well. Very good fun, I thought. Looks and feels French.

Food very good, with a range of menus and choices. Staff a real feature of the place, excellent, good for a laugh! They cope very well with a large groups (20+).

Cote always delivers for delicious food, excellent ambience and wonderful service but today’s experience in Clifton was something extra special. We went for a Father’s Day meal and the team (in particular the manager) could not have been more lovely, friendly, welcoming, helpful, personable and just all round brilliant. Little things like helping with our pram and rearranging a table for us - doesn’t sound much but was done in such a lovely way and nothing was any trouble. Thank you all for a truly amazing happy visit 😊

It's been a few years since we actually dined in France but this is exactly how we would like that to be. The staff were friendly, professional and just right in terms of attentiveness and speed. The atmosphere on a Saturday evening was suitable convivial. The meals were simply excellent: my lamb rump was spot on; my wife's parmentier fish (fish pie) was also very good. Our desserts - creme caramel and chocolate fondant - were divine. I have had great food/experiences in Cote Brasserie before but am always a little nervous that chains can be variable. I had no need to worry and should have known that Clifton diners would demand the best.

Well, the chef who was on obviously doesn't know how to make a sauce without splitting it, or know a minute steak goes cold in seconds Sorry, never a bad meal here and chose today to happen. Bang on when I came in from a 24 hour flight recently, just a bad day at the office I suspect

Two couples had a great evening start by getting a parking slot outside the Restaurant. The interior was buzzy and lively but not rowdy which was really good. The food is very tasty and gives you a feel of France. Two of us had French onion soup then the Fish stew, top marks for taste and sensible portions. The other two had different dishes but were very complimentary about the quality and content. Very good Service from the waitress who got the pace of the meal just right. We have had many lunches at Cote Clifton and all have been enjoyable. The evening meal was really good, not cheap by any means, the 10% Service charge put on after the VAT sneaks another couple of percent onto the bill but I must not nit pick.

This was our second visit for Brunch - Cote was the venue of choice for both of us, as we had enjoyed many meals there in the past. However it was disappointing on both occasions to say the least. First trip earlier in the year,...

Sat outside on Sunday am - dog friendly - very enjoyable breakfast - truly fantastic service (thank you Daisy) - well recommended in great location in Clifton

It was our first time in this restaurant and was totally an exceptional experience. Food was delicious! Staff were super friendly and attentive. Daisy was our waitress and made our visit unforgettable. Will definitely visit again when we are around!

We had mixture of a la carte and the special lunch deal. The food was excellent quality, our choices distinctly French, perfectly cooked and promptly delivered even though the restaurant was very busy. One of our group of 4 was a 5 year old and...

We eat at Cote quite a lot, and it is usually good/very good. However, when my family took me there for lunch recently, the service was disappointing. The waitress serving us had a bit of an attitude towards me, which was a pity, because it...

We had a terrific evening out, delicious food, nice atmosphere, friendly waitress Anna helped us make amazing choices.

We arrived at the Cote Clifton Village by default having booked in somewhere else. When we arrived we were immediately treated like valued customers and from there are in our visits for our celebratory Sunday lunch with our son was amazing. From our starters through...

Immediately made to feel like a valued customer even though I only wanted a coffee and a light snack. Waiter was welcoming and showed me to a nice table. He made suggestions for my snack & I chose a Pain au raisin which arrived warm,...

We've never been disappointed at Cote for their food, service, atmosphere and value for money. This time they surpassed themselves! I mentioned it was my partners 70th Birthday and they made sure we had the table I preferred, complimentary glass of prosecco each and "Happy...

We were staying in Clifton for our anniversary, and wanted to book a table at a restaurant nearby. We booked in advance as it was a Friday evening, and added a request that if there was any background music could it be at a low...

Came for dinner and Anna Maria (I hope I spelled that right!) was our waitress and I thought she was outstanding - she coped exceptionally well with members of our table who were being difficult (very embarrassing) and was amazing and kept smiling despite the...

Fabulous evening with the best service we have had in a restaurant for a long time from Ana (from Romania). She made us all really welcome and she endlessly anticipated our needs - which were many! Thanks Ana. Absolutely delicious food, which arrived quickly despite...

Amazing food. Initially I thought small portions but no they were more than enough. The steak was amazing and staff very friendly.

Rilassante pranzo in famiglia, coccolati con tanta attenzione e professionalità da Erica e Ana. Cibo buono e la carta dei...

Excellent food and friendly service. Beautiful atmosphere , WE LOVE IT !!! Thank you Anna your are an excellent waitress !

We were served by a Very helpful and attentive waitress called Anna, made it a lovely evening. Food very good too!

Fantastic food and service. The belly pork is fantastic. Been twice and loved it twice. Decent prices, beautiful restaurant.

Was a really nice place went on a Saturday evening was very packed our table for 2 we were sat on top of our neighbours not ideal Would return but maybe in quieter times Service was really good 👍

In almost all aspects - excellent. Service good, food quality also. 2 points of concern - 1. all tables were a bit too close together - the restaurant was busy and it became a little bit too “intimate” with those dining on adjoining tables. A...

Me and my husband called in for lunch and decided on the prix fixe menu (16.95 for two courses) The wait staff were polite, attentive and interactive. The restaurant was light and airy and nicely decorated. The food was very disappointing and not worth the...

Many of my previous reviews of cote have been very complimentary with excellent food and service, after our recent trip though we all left disappointed. It should be noted the calamari and moules marinier was excellent and the service on the whole was Good. That...

Goregeous food and atmosphere. Friendly service. Please dont fall into the ‘it’s only a chain restaurant’ .. it might well be but who cares..lovely food :-)

My daughter & I love coming here for brunch, but today had lunch instead. My chicken salad was delicious and she enjoyed her favourite steak frites. We were in a bit of a rush to get to an appointment, but Joseph our waiter made sure...

Fantastic meal with a large group. The staff were particularly helpful. One waiter in particular was patient with us and gave us everything we needed. We had young children and it was getting late, so he offered to bring their meals out with the starters....

During recent weeks new staff have started and they are quality - just like the rest - the food incidently remains the same---- brilliant.

We loved the food of this lovely restaurant. It's walking distance from Clifton bridge. The associates are friendly and helpful.

Although Cotes are a chain and can vary, particularly in the cooking, this one is really nice. Very spacious, lovely setting, buzzy, welcoming. Staff are relaxed and friendly but professional. I had the veg mushroom tart which was much more delicious and original than I...

When we entered this restaurant we were greeted with surprise.....? confused? yes we were too! We found a table, sat down and ordered our breakfast. Both our cups were dirty - really dirty - replacements came and were also dirty! This made us look again...

Visited for my daughters 21st birthday, large family group. From the booking process to the evening itself the staff went above and beyond. Our waiter was a-tentative and knowledgeable, attention to detail second to none. The food was OUTSTANDING. Love this restaurant, look forward to...

We were served by two lovely waitresses - both were knowledgeable, efficient and lovely and friendly. Our meals were delicious and we enjoyed the recommended wine. We really enjoyed our visit.

We went for a Birthday lunch. Service was slow and inconsistent. Some food was nice other food was small in portion and meagre in key ingredients. Unfortunately the pre-arranged birthday wishes (despite being reconfirmed on arrival) didn’t materialise. They did take money off the bill....

Meal out with friends who hasn’t been to Cote before and we were pleased we recommended It. Food was spot on and despite being really busy the service was perfect. Sometimes find the tables a bit squashed in but that’s my only comment - excellent...

Having visited Côte Brasserie many times, with this one, Clifton Village, and Bath in the top league, and, several years ago, Salisbury in the bottom patch, statistically I might perhaps reach the moment when I encounter a truly bad experience. 9 April 2022 was the...

A chain restaurant that excels. Staff lovely, attentive, smiling and happy to chat to the old codgers! Everything worked, ordering, food, wine all came as promised. Why do so many establishments fails to get the fundamentals right whilst Cote sails through with excellent staff.

A lunch party in March was great and only made me want to visit again soon. The service was excellent and the food up to the usual Cote standard. The restaurant filled up quickly which proves its local popularity.

We have been to Cote Brasseries in very many different locations and the lunchtime set menu is always excellent in quality and value for money, and the staff always very attentive. Over the past few years the 2-course lunch has gone up from £11.95 to...

Just come home from visiting , the food and service were absolutely fantastic . Will definitely visit again when in Bristol .

I came across Cote by chance whilst looking around a wet and windy Bristol for an evening meal, and am glad I found it ! Tempted in by the menu outside which included cassoulet, a favourite dish, I was not disappointed ! The decor had...

The only thing that puts me off visiting more often is the parking - on this occasion we ended up parking 15 minutes away and walking which meant we were late. But apart from that the experience was faultless - outstanding service, lovely food. great...

Perfect, perfect, perfect!! Chosen by our daughter and fiance for our visit. Food was delicious - wonderful atmosphere and even better staff. We will be back!!

Couldn’t fault any element of the food. And the service was exceptional. It was my birthday, where I was greeted with a complimentary glass of bubbles. At the end of the meal, Karl pulled it out of the bag with the perfect end to our...

its cote food was standard service is what you expect. Good enough you know. I am now just writing more words as tripadvisor says I have too.

My friends and I have been to Cote Brassiere Cardiff at around 7pm, weekday. It obvious on us that we were from a non-drinking culture and religion. We first waited a long while till any of the staff were fine to give us attention. Then,...

We visited this restaurant two years ago just before Covid struck and enjoyed an excellent meal. I am pleased to say that standards have not dropped. The chicken and vegetables I had were perfectly cooked,and a great desert. The staff were so helpful and friendly,...

Booked table for five explaining one of group had allergy. The allergy was given high priority, and all staff were aware, and dealt with it professionally. Alda leads a great team, all of whom are delightful. The food is always good. In these rather depressing...

There is something rather decadent and delicious about a Sunday Brunch ... so wrap that into a stunning part of Bristol, delightful staff, for which nothing was too much trouble in a bustling brasserie, and you have a great recipe for success. The menu is...

Gin and tonic - very small for pricing Tomato Juice - Disappointing Red wine - very good Sea bass - delicious Skinny fries - very good Vegan Burger - delicious Black olives - very disappointing

After a dreadful journey from Cornwall to Bristol, Carl generously offered to squeeze us in for dinner last minute on a Friday night. The service was superb and the food was amazing. Very much appreciated.

Took a dear friend to Cote Clifton, to celebrate his birthday! The staff were great, even though it was busy the atmosphere was perfect and we managed to demolish 3 courses of the most amazing, well cooked and tasty food ♡ Can't wait for the...

we went here for a monday am breakfast, not booked - very welcoming friendly helpful staff, also nice relaxed atmosphere. nice tasty breakfast still nice to see staff taking CV19 precautions with masks and sanitiser for staff and guests - unlike the Ivy Brasserie down...

For the last night out of our staycation in Bristol, we chose to celebrate our wedding anniversary with a nice meal at this restaurant. We arrived 10 minutes early but were accommodated and led to our table quickly. We chose our meal from the 3-course...

We were a party of 6 and I booked this place based on my excellent experiences of Cote in Bristol & the South Bank in London. So what went wrong: 1. Two of the five items on the fixed price menu, beef & chicken, were...

The staff will happily give you a vegetarian/vegan menu if you mention upon sitting down that you’re vegan. On this menu there’s lots of options and a great selection. I tried the Garlic leaf bread (which isn’t on the normal menu) and I shared it...

Had a few days holiday in Clifton Village, went to Cote 2 nights for dinner. The meal on both nights was absolutely fantastic, I had the lamb & my husband had the fish stew - so, so good. The service, atmosphere, decor all impeccable -...

I really enjoyed tonight with my friend. The ambient was relaxing and cheerful. Food was great as well as drinks. I definitely recommend going there because of the experience.

Fabulous eatery. We we're made very welcome and the food was exceptional and really well priced. Our daughter absolutely loved the children's menu - which was great French food and not the usual nuggets and chips. All in all, great service, fabulous food and a...

I have been to Cote in Clifton, Bristol a number of times before and overall would give it 7 out of 10. Today however was pretty dismal. The service was completely indifferent and every time we needed something we had to attract their attention. The...

food was nice but definitely not worth the price, we left still hungry. one dish came out cold but was heated up.