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Great staff, food is always exemplary and a lovely atmosphere. Even in covid times you can easily escape the madness of the outside world with a good meal and calming environment in the restaurant. Staff always attentive and fast at service.

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londonlad03 . 2020-10-20

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Food good as usual but we were sat by the door and every time the door opened.Visited often, never disappoints, always a pleasure.

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daniellQ585QH . 2020-10-19

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Cotes never fails to deliver a perfect treat. The food, the menu & the atmosphere with exceptional service makes for a memorable lunch or evening meal everytime.

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neiljackson362 . 2020-10-16

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First time in a Cote restaurant and I will be back. I didn’t have a booking and popped in for lunch with my other half. I was greeted warmly by i think the manager a young man at the front. He took me through the covid regulation and took me to my seat.My waitress then took over who was a tall young girl from Prague I believe she said. Very kind and had a great honest energy about herself which made us feel at home straight away – even with a facemask on. She took us through all the menu options and available and my partner and I enjoyed a lovely meal. We ordered from the specials menu of which we enjoyed the French onion to start – which was so good and the tenderloin pork for main which with the figs was a delight. The waitress recommended the chocolate fondant which turned out to be a great choice as my partner and I could have had it twice over. Price was very reasonable for the quality of food and more the great quality of service. Will defo be back and it's in a fantastic location in Dorking. 10/10

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191biteb . 2020-10-13

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CÔTE Dorking has been open again for a month or so, and am delighted to say is superbly managed by an expert team, Covid friendly with plenty of sanitiser, well spaced tables, and is spotlessly clean.Lovely welcome from Gabriele & Andreea, who looked after us brilliantly.. the 'specials' menu is back...delicious fig cocktails got us in the mood whilst we perused the new menu.Superb starters, fig and goats cheese, and Crab mayo ..followed by a selection of fish, steaks, and pork tenderloin...which was beautifully presented on searingly hot plates, perfectly seasoned with caramalised figs...The creme caramels which have been sorely missed over the summer were even better than i remembered, and the coupe noir was very popular too. chilled wines and coffee were all good too.If you are at all thoughtful about venturing out anywhere, CÔTE Dorking seems to go the extra mile to ensure your welfare, and of course that of their own team, is well looked after. Many thanks....

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al700 . 2020-10-09

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I was a regular at Cote but in these Covid times the tables are too close together. There is no more space between them than there was before. Nice food but I didn’t feel safe. Staff say they can do nothing. It’s managements’ decision. Therefore my decision is not to return until either current epidemic is over or there is more attention to customer and staff safety. Sad. It’s a nice restaurant

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Judy P . 2020-10-03

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We ate there twice in the evening. Food was hot and delicious. Tables well spaced apart and staff obviously very COVID aware. It felt safe.

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HGEngland . 2020-09-30

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CÔTE Brasserie Dorking is back in town....if you have missed this restaurant, or going out anywhere...they are back....many of the original team from when they opened 5 years ago, plus some newer additions are ready to deliver some fantastic food, with superb service!We went to support them on their re-opening night...what a wonderful treat...a lovely welcome from Gabriele, Cip, Andreea and the rest of the team...we enjoyed the new Menu...lovely starters of Pork Rillettes,Baked Crottin, Tomates Breton ,fougasse all good....excellent choices of mains included steaks , chicken and fish...all seasoned perfectly, and beautifully presented...chilled wine, and lovely ambiance!Thank you to Andreea for looking after us so well, and thank you team CÔTE Dorking for coming back to Dorking..we have missed you!

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al700 . 2020-09-07

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After greeting my fellow school friends from 40 odd years ago, we sat down at a comfortable table. We had an enjoyable lunch, with friendly staff and great food, also champagne all around. The atmosphere was pleasant, with family groups and couples all enjoying their meals. The toilets were situated a good distance from the tables and clean and looked nice too.

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Lynette C . 2020-06-01

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We have been to the Dorking branch many times , every time we have been the staff and food have been 100% There is not one single thing I could say about this place that could make it any better ! Thankyou to everyone involved working at the Dorking branch !

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ricky00721 . 2020-03-09

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Booked ahead, and received a lovely welcome from Ionut & Cip & Irena...Feb Blood orange martinis, stirred (not shaken) by Cameron were excellent, and gave us an opportunity to enjoy the restaurant..observe several other diners all enjoying their meals, on an otherwise cold February day and read the extensive menus...ordered the seared scallops, which were excellent, a real treat...The Poulet grillé, was perfectly seasoned, paired with some very tasty gratin Potatoes....creme caramels are not to be missed....really superb.The wine list here is excellent as are the coffees.a bonus was a chance meeting with Ben Mc who was the original manager here when it opened, and i am sure was delighted to see how successful and popular this venue is, a very well run restaurant, with a highly motivated team.Many thanks.by the way, it is always worth making an advance booking as it gives the team there an opportunity to note any special requests or allergies etc.

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al700 . 2020-02-27

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Had a special which wasn’t as advertised, server was slow and seemed disinterested. The food saved the day, as it was lovely and hot even if one dish was wrong.

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Jon-D-Harrow . 2020-02-26

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Modern premises in central Dorking, with ample parking right behind. Great atmosphere and usual décor style. Standard good varied menu served faultlessly by keen interested staff - even on a very busy Sunday lunchtime. Our group were allowed to linger for 5 hours over a great lunch and several bottles of reasonably priced wine as lunch became dinner. Another good standard bearer of this excellent brand. Our first visit; we knew it would be good - it was !

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1941bigjohn . 2020-02-23

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Family took dad for his 60th birthday to Cotes in Dorking on Friday and had a great time. Mum and Dad had the set price menu which was good value. Both paid extra for the ribeye which was tender and delicious. ,Kids had the half chicken and the mushroom risotto and said it’s was very good. Good vegetarian selection too. Drinks reasonably priced. Service was very good. Kit royal was on the house for the special occasion. We will be back.

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604IainG . 2020-02-02

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A group of 14 members of our neighbourhood wine group ate here as a consequence of our local Reigate restaurant having over-running renovation work, and a generous offer from the Reigate manager to taxi us to the Dorking restaurant (see separate review of Reigate branch). The transfer worked like clockwork, and we were delighted to be presented with a complimentary glass of bubbly on our arrival. The evening progressed faultlessly, our pre-ordered dishes arriving precisely when needed, identified by our names, and food and wine was enjoyed exactly as hoped. The service was excellent, and special thanks is due to our waitress Carrie, who was charming and efficient throughout the evening. An excellent meal on all counts.

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DavidK9 . 2020-01-27

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New Year,New menus, some New Team Members, & farewell to the excellent Katarina....but same lovely warm welcome from David & Cip , very attentive service from Andreea and Cameron, Ciara & Carrie and the rest of the team there, and of course superb food.We have been a couple of times recently, both for a mid-week lunch , and a very busy Friday night dinner, not to mention the occasional coffee or hot choc.Our friends always remark on what a lovely atmosphere there is in this restaurant, and also what a good selection of dishes are available particularly for those with special dietary requirements.We have pretty much tried and enjoyed most things on the menu, and would particularly recommend the chicken and fish dishes, which are always exceptionally popular, as are the salads and steaks.The starters are also beautifully presented, and the Creme caramels...well irresistibleFriday night was very busy, so definitely worth booking ahead, and again on Sunday lunchtimes to avoid any disappointment.We thoroughly enjoyed a lovely evening,excellent service, delicious food, and of course the wine and coffees were much appreciated!!Thank you team Dorking..excellent as usual...diet, what diet!!

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al700 . 2020-01-26

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We have been regulars at Cote Dorking since it opened but things have really gone downhill. We went for a late breakfast but could not seem to get coffee. My wife arrived earlier than me and ordered coffee. The coffee did not arrive. The staff seem to be more interested in setting up for lunch than serving customer trying to order a breakfastMy wife chased the manager twice but nothing happened. We got up and walked outWe did complain to the manager but I do not think that they really know what it feels like to be ignoredThe manager did offer a complimentary breakfast but by that stage we were not interested. We went to Mullins around the corner and received a warm welcome and great breakfast. They should send the people working in Cote to Mullins to see what service is. The real problem is that Cote Dorking don’t want to serve breakfast just before lunch. But they advertise Breakfast up to 1pm. Either change the timing or train people that they should not ignore people who want breakfast especially those that have been loyal customersSadly we won’t go back to Cote in Dorking

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Paul C . 2020-01-25

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We've been going to Cote faily regularly for a couple of months and can't fault it. We've always gone after 2.00pm when it's quiet and perhaps benefit from more attentive service. We've chosen meals from both the fixed price menus and in every case the food serevd ranges from very good to superb, which therefore makes it excellent value for money.

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Terence W . 2020-01-17

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The waitress so rude.. we decided to leave the restaurant because of the waitress earlier this morning..

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666marleneh . 2020-01-07

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Dissatisfied customers don’t come back and we were very disappointed ☹️. Service poor food poor and not your expectation of this chain. Visited Brighton Leeds Bristol London Guildford all excellent! Dorking Cote did not match up in any way.

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KatieMcD5 . 2019-12-11

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Really friendly atmosphere, attentive service and a good choice of French style food at a very reasonable price.

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ertombs . 2019-12-11

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I revisited after a disappointing visit two months ago. This latest time they couldn't be faulted over an excellent Sunday-morning breakfast. Nice-flavoured bacon and eggs, etc, great coffee, and all served swiftly and charmingly by(as usual) very pleasant staff. I'll be back sooner this time!

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EugefromDorking . 2019-12-09

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Usual spot for friends reunion on a Sunday . Great welcome by the manager - the service was efficient and not intrusive which made us catch up with our friends. The food was excellent as usual especially the prawns and duck breast. Prices are reasonable. This is a restaurant well run with a great atmosphere. What else ?

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Giorgioperone . 2019-12-03

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Really not impressed. My wife’s birthday: we arrived to be greeting nicely and led to our table. The manager then ran off the items not available, including the steak my wife wanted. Not a good start. Within minutes a thoroughly disinterested waitress arrived and announced the burger my son wanted was also not available. No apology; she instead brushed the issue aside with a sincere “it’s not my fault.” That was her actual reply. Shocked and appalled. The manager tried to resolve the issue but by then too late - we decamped to a far friendlier and more professional Italian restaurant down the road. Birthday saved! Cote Brasserie? Not ever again. Viva Italia? Definitely.

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Andrew W . 2019-12-01

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Visiting the well advertised Dorking Christmas and wanted somewhere for a nice coffee, thought we’d go to Cote as we had the dog with us and they have outside tables and have always had great service and coffee from other branches.

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GoPlaces569704 . 2019-11-24

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Visited Friday yesterday 22nd November

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Jacqueline L . 2019-11-23

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My husband organised a surprise dinner at Cote for our wedding anniversary. I just wanted to say that we had a wonderful evening. Cosy ambience with a very friendly welcome and super service. Our waitress was particularly personable and attentive and happy to go that extra mile to please us. She and my husband had a lot to talk about as they are both musicians had been to many of the same coutries.

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stewie_pop76 . 2019-11-21

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I visited Friday morning. The restaurant was very quiet .... a waiter took me to a table. I expected to be served within a few minutes. No further acknowledgement. After around 12/15 minutes with no service, I left. The two staff on duty were more interested in clearing the odd table and wiping down the coffee machine!!! I have visited before, never had such poor service. If the restaurant was busy, I would have understood.

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Lynda S . 2019-11-18

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Superb warm welcome from Katarina, cheerful excellent service from Ciara, and delicious food.

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al700 . 2019-11-12

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Great for breakfast my recommendation is the eggs benedict and the coffee is good. Overall very reasonable with attentive staff and a nice atmosphere.

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443MattH . 2019-11-11

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Visited with my other half at about 230 on a Saturday afternoon prior to a 4pm booking at the vineyard down the road.

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JoJoWondermum . 2019-11-06

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Food was good, but portions small, fawning service and main dish too salty. Getting attention when you actually needed it was not easy.

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Vivien L . 2019-10-30

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Super service, Fabulous food, Ambient atmosphere. Totally highly recommended!!! All of the dishes we had were really good including: calamari, prawn gratinee, tuna nicoise, 10oz sirloin, steak au poivre. Lovely cocktails too.

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gail25 . 2019-10-30

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After being seated and given menus we waited for 20 minutes with no one coming back, we weren’t even asked if we wanted a drink. I wouldn’t mind but the restaurant was nearly empty and there were waiters/waitress’s standing doing nothing. Ended up getting up and leaving - would not return.

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H5609WBchloem . 2019-10-19

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As always Cote in Dorking is our destination when we visit our relatives and friends. Good for breakfast - lunch and diner we never been disappointed ! Great atmosphere good food and lovely staff what else ?

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Giorgioperone . 2019-10-16

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Always a pleasure to visit Cote in Dorking. Good service and always good food. Specials for dinner and an added bonus.

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paulcccccc . 2019-10-09

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I like this place but breakfast was a disappointment today. My partner eats no meat or dairy, but this should not be a problem as Cote FAQs say "We are always happy to accommodate for any special dietary requirements and you can … inform your waiter when you arrive. We are pleased to offer … Vegan." So far so good, and the charming waitress agreed all that: but the kitchens embarrassed her and us by sending a meal with eggs. When they finally brought the right stuff, I'd finished eating, and the hot elements to her own meal were stone cold. They really shouldn't have charged, and the extra coffee I bought to fill out extra time plus the tip brought the bill not far off £30 for a very unsatisfactory meal. I like to go here once a month but will be giving the place a miss for a good long time.

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EugefromDorking . 2019-10-06

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We went here for breakfast today as they do a good deal.

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LisaTott123 . 2019-09-29

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What a wonderful Early evening meal Superb three course menu served and good selection of red and white wines. The crime caramel was old school and totally tasteful. Congratulations to the waiters and waitresses who served us amazingly. Brilliant meal Thgank you so much

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miket13850 . 2019-09-27

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Welcoming staff, great meal and service as always! Very friendly atmosphere. \we are always sure of a warm welcome.

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pmbryan . 2019-09-26

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We went for a Saturday morning breakfast - shown to a dirty table and when I pointed this out to the waitress she cane back with a wet cloth and literally wiped the food onto my skirt - we waited for 20 minutes after we placed our food then asked the waitress if they had forgotten our food as others who came i after us had their food - she spoke with the manager and he asked how long had we been waiting she told him 20 minutes and. He didn’t even come over to apologise - the waitress didn’t bother coming back either - we waited a further 10 minutes and then left - absolutely appalling service

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j16867 . 2019-09-15

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I have eaten in many Cote Brasseries and on the whole, the food and the service is good. They can even cater to my allergy. After being reassured that my menu choice did not contain the thing I was allergic to, I realised on my walk home, there had been some present. It is a very painful and embarrassing reaction. My husband rang them straight back and they refused to put the manager on but promised we would be called back. This hasn't happened yet. It's a shame because Cote as a chain is usually fairly reliable. Also, please choose a seat in the are down the steps as the upper area is next to the loo which only has a single door.

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Paprika1234 . 2019-09-04

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Lunchtime family visit, party of three. Slow service even though restaurant was well staffed and attended by at least four different waiters during course of our lunch. Maybe a personal thing but we prefer consistency throughout our meal.

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Theannoymousdiner . 2019-09-03

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Visited a few times for Sunday breakfast and it’s been very nice.

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needed-a-holiday-4 . 2019-08-10

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Nice place but we where sitted and there was no knowledge of us ,I started to think we where invisible! Had to ask if I could order some drinks,we got our meal and still had to wait for the hot drinks,the food was nice,the restaurant was not busy but 3 staff dint clear any plates ,the waitress was a sweet girl very polite but was obviously that she dint have the correct training,the manager was oblivious that every table had finished plates!one table stacked them ,not good at all,manager need training himself!! More busy chatting away,I been here once before few months ago and still as bad as I remember,service is letting the kitchen down

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steven w . 2019-08-07

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Visited on Sunday with a friend. Ate from the July specials...wow! Chargrilled lobster starter, followed by swordfish with the best ratatouille I've ever tasted!! Cote in Dorking has a fantastic chef who really cares about flavours and presentation. I eat here often, but this was one of the best meals I've had. It was a very busy Sunday service and we were warned on arrival that there would be a wait for food. We were told 40 minutes, but it was less...good management of expectations! The staff here are great...especially Katerina (she was not on duty on Sunday, but she deserves a mention as she is always so friendly and efficient!). For good food, well presented and in a fun atmosphere, Cote Dorking is hard to beat.

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jc_581016 . 2019-08-01

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Had lunch with my wife there last week and enjoyed it, staff where friendly and food tasted great, will go back again soon!

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DaveSmall1978 . 2019-07-15

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A great restaurant in a very smart shopping precinct with excellent nearby parking. The staff are very helpful and our meal was perfect for a summer lunch

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braithwaite12 . 2019-07-13

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Booked ahead and given a great table for a large group, including baby (high chair) and children.

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Mumof3oneGSD . 2019-07-06

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Had the breakfast and coffee really nice and had a evening meal there as well very well cooked steak maybe a bit on the high side with the price but I think you get what you pay for would recommend

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Sally T . 2019-07-04

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Five of us visited for lunch. The food was outstanding! The service was fabulous. It was busy as it was Father’s Day but I could not fault anything. I highly recommend Cote!

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rldevere . 2019-06-16

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Booked ahead to celebrate our neighbour's birthdays....arrived to a wonderful surprise ...Rhubarb Cocktails!fantastic fizz, and a beautifully prepared table.

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al700 . 2019-06-04

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Good food as always at all Cotes, nice ambient dining room- good service , quiet setting, good value too

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Bea B . 2019-05-07

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My wife and I visit Cote in Dorking regularly. We have always found the service attentive and the food consistently good. It's simple and affordable, but high quality French cooking.

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651craigh . 2019-05-07

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It's really great to go to the same restaurant since they opened it and realise they never committed a mistake while taking the order, serving and during the service.

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roman_food-drink . 2019-04-29

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This month we've eaten here twice. Once a family birthday for six of us and subsequently just the two of us for 'diner a deux'. Every time we come here the welcome is wall to wall smiles, the service attentive and friendly without being intrusive and the ambiance as Parisian Bistro as one could wish for. The food is always good in Cote restaurants; we've eaten in four others but the cheffing in the Dorking branch has that extra finesse that puts it out front. David, the French born manager, leads from the front. Whether eating from either of the set menu options on weekdays or the a la carte in the evening the value is excellent. As regular customers it's good that the menus change with the months. If you like a dry white wine their Picpoul de Pinet is a good'un or the house wines by the glass are above average.

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John N . 2019-04-28

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Celebrated my daughter in laws birthday with family. it was a lovely atmosphere, great food and very warm and friendly staff. We ordered starters, mains and puddings! The calamari, garlic bread and crab mayonnaise are absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the following mains: Salmon, Steak and Sea Bass. Everyone in our party had a lovely time with plenty of drinks flowing. The staff bought out a birthday cake with a firework and all sang happy birthday. A very pleasant evening.

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SmilerSK . 2019-04-15

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Very enjoyable set menu meal. Food is consistently tasty, good value and service very attentive. My only criticism is that the puddings on the set menu do not vary enough.

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Sue S . 2019-04-13

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Lovely sunny day, so decided to pop into COTE Dorking for lunch.

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al700 . 2019-04-11

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This was our first visit for brunch and hopefully will not be our last! The welcome was (as always) friendly and although they were busy we were quickly shown to our freshly cleaned and laid table. We decided to choose from the Mothers Day special menu and were not disappointed - Champagne, orange juice, coffee and the Eggs Royale were brilliant - fabulous hollandaise sauce with delicious smoked salmon and eggs poached to perfection. The atmosphere was super with lots of families enjoying good food and excellent service. Crossing my fingers that we can return again soon for another brilliant breakfast.

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JTZ . 2019-03-31

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Our second visit to a 'Cote Brasserie' (1st time to the Dorking one). We visited today, as we enjoyed our first 'Cote' visit, to a London branch recently.

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. 2019-03-30

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I would like to make a bad complaint because the first impression left after visiting your restaurant yesterdat morning was terrible .

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. 2019-03-24

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Have visited many times and have not had cause for complaint. Food very good and served with some aplomb by the professional staff. A good value middle priced establishment.

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. 2019-03-21

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Nowadays there is almost a Cotes on most High Street but I can understand why. They have a model and I think it works. You know what you are getting in terms of food and service. Waiting staff always very polite. If there are ever any issues with a dish, they immediately replace it. The fixed price lunches are very good value. A small steak, frites and a glass of wine. Perfect mid day break!

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. 2019-03-20

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Visited with friends on a Saturday night and was very busy when we arrived at 7.30 so its popular. However the dishes whilst pleasant are nothing special and having been to other cotes in the past i have had better in their other establishments. Overall other than a rather delayed dessert which meant the ice cream was liquid, slightly spoiling the excellent fondant i was just left feeling as though it could have been better.

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. 2019-03-13

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Popped in for lunch on my birthday. Nice atmosphere - music a little loud - very good meal, good service.

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. 2019-03-11

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Wherever you go in the country, you know you will get the same high standard of food for the same money; a bit on the expensive side but value for money. So what is there not to like. Well, yesterday at Dorking there were three other people in the restaurant as we were eating early. The mustard for my son's steak never came and his second beer had to chased; it eventually came by the time he had almost finished eating. No excuse for this when the place is practically empty. Need to do better. Service was also slow - hate to think what this place would be like when full.

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. 2019-03-11

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I don't celebrate my birthday on a large scale usually a small family dinner but as it was a bit of a landmark birthday I thought I'd ramp it up a little! and Cotes Brasserie Dorking I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making it such a special one. I will never forget that day. The feedback I have had from everyone who attended - loving the setting, the service, the food and the occasion

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. 2019-03-02

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We have been back to COTE a couple of times in February....Valentine's Day etc....what a wonderful restaurant this is....the amazing welcome from Katarina/David/Cip, and the whole team there sets the tone for what follows...we have tried many starters, and the Moules in a creamy sauce are still a firm favourite, as of course anything involving a perfectly cooked poached egg.

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. 2019-02-26

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Seven of us went to Cote yesterday evening to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We have been to Cote in Dorking at least four times previously in the evening and have also been to Cote in Reigate - again for an evening meal. We decided to go to Cote on past experiences - and I now wish I had gone elsewhere.

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. 2019-02-24

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We often eat here and the food is always consistent. My favourite is the duck with cherries and my fathers is the Prawns in spicy tomato sauce. The children are vegetarians and they were able to alter the children’s menu to accommodate this. The staff are always polite and helpful and welcome us like old friends.

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. 2019-02-22

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The staff have always been fantastic, friendly , well mannered and dressed!

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. 2019-02-14

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Food was very good for all three of us. Sat outside in the sun - great atmosphere. Very cheerful waitress. Happy with everything.

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. 2019-02-13

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Four of went for lunch. Staff and ambiance were excellent. We all had a very good meal with excellent portions. The steak frites and fish pie were declared a real treat

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. 2019-02-03

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Always impressed by the way this place is run. Everyone knows their job and all the staff are also friendly and attentive. Food is excelllent, from Brunch to Dinner and this has become a new favourite of ours. Could do with mixing up the menu a little but would definitely recommend.

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. 2019-02-02

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A friend and I enjoyed a tasty lunch of steak frites last Saturday. Very good service with attentive and courteous staff. Very good ambience and good value

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. 2019-01-27

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Myself and my 2 friends arrived at Cote in Dorking for our evening meal and straight away we were greeted by our very friendly waiter for the evening, Cipriano, he was very attentive to us all the time we were in the restaurant, we sat at a really nice comfortable table too, by the window, the whole experience of the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all 3 of us, and the restaurant atmosphere is very good and the Ladies Bathroom facilicies were excellent and spotlessly clean and tidy too, also we I was introduced to the Manager of the restaurant, David and I also told him, how excellent we all thought everything was too, we also said that there was no doubt that we will go back to Cote in Dorking, later in the year.

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. 2019-01-16

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5 adults and 5 young children accommodated for this lunchtime. Amazing service, incredible food and understanding wait staff making my friends birthday stress free and a special occasion. I woud recommend any event to be catered for at this venue! Fantastic! 5 stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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. 2019-01-13

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A big group of family visited with short notice on boxing day and we were accommodated comfortably. As always,very good service with welcoming and friendly staff. Catered for our groups needs, everyone enjoyed a drink. We didn't eat on this occasion but have on multiple previous visits- the evening set menu is delicious and good value, and from the main menu the roast duck breast is a favourite of mine!

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. 2019-01-06

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Fairly spacious restaurant, close to nearby car park. Good service and the cod coujons with fries and minted peas was excellent, and a very generous portion for lunch. I will return.

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juneduffy432 . 2018-12-12

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I have never been disappointed by the food at Cote. We’ve visited many in Surrey and having moved to Dorking are thrilled to have found that the Dorking branch met our high expectations right away. We have been back a few times already for Dinner and Breakfast with friends and family and would highly recommend to others. If in doubt over main - go for the Pork Belly! It’s perfection!

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laurahannah28 . 2018-12-11

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Visited Cote's on Saturday to celebrate our sons birthday, we had a fantastic time from start to finish. The service, food and wine was excellent. Couldn't have asked for better service or food.

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Lenboy1 . 2018-12-10

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lovely warm welcome from Cip and Virginia, on a wet and windy December evening.The restaurant was warm and inviting with the Christmas decorations twinkling in the immaculate box hedges outside....fortunately we had booked ahead as the restaurant was already filling up with Christmas parties as it is a very popular place.

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al700 . 2018-12-10

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Early evening meal with friends, service was great. We had a variety of menus to chose from, and chose the a la carte. Ended up having calamari, which is my go to starter at Cote. Had loads of chopped garlic sprinkled on top which I loved. For my main course I chose the chicken, with layered potatoes and added minted peas, we all had a lovely time, staff were great and there was no rush for us to leave.

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Gill H . 2018-12-09

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After an amazing time with my colleague we had to express how amazing Andrew was. Professional and personal with a heap of personality and humour. We couldn't ask for more! Thanks so much Andrew

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gryce91 . 2018-11-26

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Stumbled on this restaurant in Dorking & took a chance for a last minute booking for a family gathering.

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sarinapaul . 2018-11-25

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First visit to Cote myself and partner decided on the 3 course lunch deal

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lorraineines . 2018-11-19

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My partner and I came here for an early supper one Thursday during a few days away. We were attracted by the November special set menu 2 courses for £11.95 until 7pm. When it came we got the sense that the menu was designed for speed, and less impressive when it arrived than the menu made it sound. However the environment was pleasant and the staff were quick and friendly. overall - food was fine but unremarkable, reasonably good value and a nice change from the likes of pizza express etc

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405KateC . 2018-11-16

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Probably a little early as there were several members of staff doing stock up duties e.g. loo roll delivery Service good as usual but salad served on same hot plate as main hence really wilted In all not really up to usual brilliant standard

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weffir . 2018-11-13

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The food is very good and the surroundings are great. The service is excellent and the staff are very friendly and create a positive experience and atmosphere.

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JohnBoy199 . 2018-11-12

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Nice food although the table was far too small to fit everything on. Very warm sat in the front window, needed to leave to get fresh air. Would visit again but sit somewhere else

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Andre14y . 2018-11-08

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As always a varied and inventive set menu plenty to choose from, some old some new. Great service and a nice atmosphere

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Simba3262 . 2018-11-06

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We had lunch here, and mostly enjoyed the food, however we both thought one of the starters had a strange chemical taste, so politely queried this with the manager/head waiter. He very rudely assured us that "that's impossible as every dish is freshly cooked here".... which is hardly relevant when the food just plain tastes weird, and that "the kitchen is spotless, and we could inspect it if we wanted"... er, no thanks.

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mojitojoe J . 2018-11-05

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Sad to report ‘tepid’ food, average service, small portions and too expensive!

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GrenouilleSavoureuse . 2018-10-29

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Food - good enough - if a little on the cool side Value for money - below what was expected Service - SLOW Drinks service - SLOW Bill presentation - slick and super efficient!

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Barry Y . 2018-10-29

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got a call from a friend stranded at Gatwick, so decided on lunch and shopping in Dorking!

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al700 . 2018-10-23

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I have tried to like this place on the basis that the breakfast is good albeit on the cold side by the time it gets to our table. Service is non existent, takes ages for them to take your order (even if you go up to the till to order they won't take it - you have to sit down and wait for them). Beverages get forgotten about and sometimes food takes over 30 minutes (even when there is less than handful of people dining). They need more staff in this place, I think that is the problem - if they had more people then service would be better.

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miss-twinkle . 2018-10-22

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Highly recommend brunch, great value (£10.50 for a cooked meal, hot drink and fresh juice). Great menu, lots of options. Food was cooked perfectly, not greedy at all. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, lovely decor.

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kimberleyopinion . 2018-10-21

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A fabulous place for brunch. Speedy, friendly service and reasonably priced. Also if the weather is nice enough to sit outside on the deck and people watch is an added bonus.

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Ambulass . 2018-10-20

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I have often heard of the chain of Cote Brasserie and we decided to try it last night. I firstly would like to say our waitress Rhiannan was lovely and very helpful as was the manager. How a professional chef could allow food to leave his kitchen in the state we received it is beyond comprehension. I ordered the butterfly chicken which arrived dry, tough with a hard skin floating in the most salty sauce with sliced potatoes floating in the sauce. My take on Dauphinoise potatoes is that they come in a stack pressed together when cooked. My husband had the steak which was not tender and when asked for Bernaise sauce was served a ramekin of sauce that had no taste of tarragon. Perhaps we caught them on a bad day but I won't be coming back!

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Caitriona W . 2018-10-18

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