Based on 2.394 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 2.394 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 687 in 2913 in Edinburgh, City of
Nº 11 of 39 French in Edinburgh, City of
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We had a three-course meal that lasted three hours. The service was extremely slow, despite having pre-ordered our menu and booking in advance. The staff appeared disorganized and unfriendly. As for the food, the turkey was very dry and not worth it at all. To be honest, we couldn’t help but feel that our table was treated unfairly, possibly due to racial bias. Given that we had pre-ordered and reserved ahead of time, there was no reasonable explanation for the delayed service.
Jiwon Kokomong Kim . 2024-12-15
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Maybe we came on a bad day. Don't like leaving bad reviews but I'm not sure why this place has so many great reviews either. Easily one of the worst meals I've ate out in a while. Staff seemed friendly enough. Nice restaurant interior, but the food was honestly terrible let alone overpriced. I ordered the tuna steak, and it was inedible (raw) undercooked and rubbery. So I thought I'd eat the chips on the side, but then I found a hair. We ordered potatoes and there was only 4!? The food wasnt even fresh and the serving portions were stingy (not small in the delicate French/ gourmet portion sizing) like they just ran out of food? I don't know. Our first time at Cote, will be our last.
John Carter . 2024-12-15
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Delicious food and great service. We ordered the duck and the sirloin steak. Would highly recommend for date night.
Hannah McHugh . 2024-12-14
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I’m still in the restaurant as I’m writing this, I just couldn’t wait to leave a glistening review. This is the best restaurant experience I have ever had. All the food was so delicious- like AMAZING. I couldn’t stop making mmm noises. I told them on the booking it was my bf’s birthday and they brought over a complimentary glass of fizz AND a dessert. Service was quick and every single staff member was so smiley and welcoming. The best end to my bf’s birthday, we’re in such a good mood now thanks to our amazing experience here. Honestly couldn’t recommend enough.
Eleanor Lofthouse . 2024-12-14
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Had one of the best meals I’ve ever had at Côte last night….scallops and mussels. Lovely wine. Staff great and very good natured about the fact we were there for five hours! This is why I always go back to Côte.
Maureen Kennedy . 2024-12-11
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Dined with some friends, and it was such a lovely evening! The seared scallops were the star of the night—absolutely perfect. The steak frites, served with garlic butter, were a bit mediocre for my taste, but the sirloin, cooked medium rare, was delicious and paired well with the fries. For dessert, the salted caramel & Madeleine crème caramel was heavenly, and the warm chocolate fondant was delightful—though maybe a touch too sweet for some. Overall, the experience was fabulous, with super accommodating staff, delicious cocktails, and great wine. A night to remember!
Nilee Gamage . 2024-12-09
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Excellent place to have breakfast The best coffee I've had in Edinburgh Very nice Italian waitress
JCarlos . 2024-12-08
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Excellent restaurant and staff. Wonderful menu on offer, food amazing staff very helpful during our meal very high standards noted price very reasonable well worth visiting
Ronnie Carroll . 2024-12-07
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Nice meal. Good service! Pleasant dining
Koen Deckmyn . 2024-12-07
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Me and my partner went for breakfast one morning. I ordered the cassoulet and they informed us that we may have a longer wait due to the cassoulet, which we were both fine with. The food arrived not longer than we expected, and it was delicious! We then enquired about paying the bill and they informed us that the bill was on them! The staff were lovely and made us feel very welcome! Would definitely go again when we are next in Edinburgh!
annabelle phipps . 2024-12-07
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Excellent food beautifully presented with attentive service.
Catherine Brown . 2024-12-05
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Came for breakfast- wasn’t expecting a dirty fry up at Cote however the breakfast was bland. Coffe cup slightly dirty. Service was fine. Setting is nice though rather generic decor. Some may enjoy it here but not for me.
Cameron . 2024-12-03
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On Saturday during brunch time, my friend and I walked in. We didn't have a reservation but were told we could sit outside when I asked. We weren't given any menus, we weren't even seated outside by staff. We sat there for about ten minutes without anyone giving us the menus or asking for drinks. I went in and asked one of the female bartenders to have someone come out since we were waiting for a while, but she made the rudest face, acted so impatient with me while she said she will try to get someone to come out. One of the male staff members even came out to serve food to another couple sitting outside as well and completely ignored us. I immediately knew this wasn't the place I wanted to dine in. It is one thing to be busy but to be rude to your customers and not accommodating or even acknowledging their existence is another thing. Place gives off highly pretentious vibes as well. We decided to go to Urban Angel nearby and were seated immediately despite so much rush. Staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Haleema . 2024-12-02
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I've been a regular at COTE for years and it's been a family favourite for birthdays. We went to COTE in Edinburgh for breakfast for my mum's 65th. They'd lost our booking but managed to get us a table. Fine. They took the drinks order quickly, which was great. 20 minutes later, still no drinks. When the round of coffees and hot chocolates arrived, they'd clearly been out for a while as they were cold/warm at best. No apologies or chagrin from the staff, who replaced them after a 10 minute wait. The food took over 40 minutes to arrive and the manager was brisk and not apologetic when I asked if we could expect to eat soon. Much like our coffees, the food was warm at best when it finally arrived. My brother's yoghurt and berries was possibly the hottest food on the table. Not great. Yes, the manager conceded that the food had taken a long time, but given how busy they were this should have been expected, though he was prepared to get us some more drinks while we continued to wait. He seemed surprised to find customers in his restaurant. The waiter was not at all happy about removing the optional service charge from the bill as he'd already keyed it into the card reader. All in all, this was a horrible disappointment and it will be a long time before I try it again or recommend it to anyone else, which I always have done before. Don't waste your time or your money.
Ben Summers-McKay . 2024-12-01
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Visited Cote this evening with two girlfriends. The atmosphere is good; the service was very good, we all had minute steaks which were small and we had a side of a salad each. They were the smallest of salads - they should have been twice or three times the size. I would have preferred to have made a little more to have a decent salad rather than almost £5 for a large ramekin size. Think they could do better. Little disappointed with the portions. Besides that, we had a good evening.
Sarah Burnet . 2024-11-30
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Very impressed on our first visit to Côte. Huge choice of interesting dishes on the menu making our choice difficult. "We'll just have to go back to try the others!" Cannot fault what we chose which was matched with great service.
Malcolm Surgenor . 2024-11-27
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Always love it here, food is lovely and service always incredible with really helpful and friendly staff 🙌
Bethany Wilson . 2024-11-21
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Côte Brasserie exudes the charm and elegance of a quintessential French bistro, bringing a slice of Parisian life to the heart of Edinburgh. Their drinks menu will have you licking your lips in anticipation. Their cocktails sound incredible, almost like dessert – try the Cinnamon Bun Espresso Martini or the Chocolate Old Fashioned (both £10.95). As someone who loves a good mocktail, I must say Côte excels in this area. I tried the French Macaron-tini (£9.95), and it was superb – a well-balanced, albeit sweet, mocktail. It was also very pretty! Cote Brasserie have introduced some new dishes and we didn’t hesitate to try them out. Warm Baked Beetroot (£7.95) - dressed beetroot wedges on lemon and herb aioli with julienned pear, pistachio dukka and pickled shallots topped with crispy panisse. A delightful dish where the beetroot was earthy and sweet, enhanced by the warmth of baking helping to intensify those natural sugars. The pistachio dukkah brings a nutty, savoury crunch which complements the softness of the beets and creaminess of the aioli. Brulée Camembert (£10.25) - caramelised cheese, grape chutney, walnuts and toasted sourdough baguette. This offers a delectable blend of all the textures and flavours you want from a cheese. The cheese is ooey gooey, with a cheese pull that will make anyone smile. The chutney and the walnuts were just perfect accompaniments. We tried a new dish and a classic staple from their menu. Butternut Squash Tarte Tatin (£15.95) - sage, salted caramel and red onion tarte tatin topped with whipped goat’s cheese and toasted almonds, with a green salad. This offered a delightful harmony of sweet, savoury and nutty flavours. The pastry was still crisp underneath and the butternut squash was soft and sweet. The goats cheese really tied it all together. Confit Duck a l’Orange (£20.50) - On a bed of braised red cabbage with a bitter orange sauce and gratin dauphinois. The duck was cooked to perfection, falling off the bone. The orange flavour was consistent throughout and it was beautifully presented. Great dish. We ordered the Truffled Cauliflower au Gratin (£5.50) - roasted cauliflower, truffle cheese sauce and a rosemary crumb, and the French Beans Amandine (£4.75) - with confit shallots, crispy onions and toasted flaked almonds. A side of Gratin Dauphinois come with the duck main too. The green beans were served just how I like them, retaining some crunch. The dauphinois potatoes were nice and creamy but the cauliflower was a let down. Still nice, I just couldn’t taste the truffle and the portion size was small. The photos of their desserts on their online menu, will leave your drooling. Cafe Gourmande (£8.95) - a selection of mini desserts. Raspberry macaron, pistachio profiterole and a warm butter madeleine with an espresso. I am such a fan of madeleines, that I opted for this simple selection and a coffee plus it was only 288 calories! Passion Fruit and Lime Leaf Creme Brulee (£8.50) - a traditional burnt French custard infused with passion fruit and lime leaf, served with vanilla-poached pineapple. This is another new menu item and it looked gorgeous and quite festive. Beautiful layers of flavour with the passion fruit shining through. I need to give their “Vitrine a Fromage” a moment. Located in the front half of the restaurant just opposite the bar area, sits this display case of mouth watering, drool worthy cheeses. From Brie aux Truffes to Roquefort Miraval to Chavre Buchette Frais Cendres to Delice de Bourgogne. They have a serious cheese showcase and I so want to return here, grab a glass of wine and just sit and eat cheese! Overall, Côte Brasserie ranks among the top dining spots in Edinburgh. It exudes an incredibly cosy and welcoming atmosphere, with friendly staff always on hand to offer guidance on menu and drink selections. The restaurant is priced in the medium range, and for the most part, the portion sizes are generally good – you'll leave feeling satisfied without being overly full.
Tartan Spoon . 2024-11-19
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I entered the restaurant today at 3:20 with my child and left quickly because of a rude (Asian) waitress. I called her 10 times and she did not answer so I could ask for a chair for the child. I think a restaurant of this level should appoint employees who will stay and fulfill the customers’ requests.
Majid Alali . 2024-11-18
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Food is spectacular. Everyone is extremely friendly and polite, constantly ensuring your every need is met. They have the best espresso martini in Europe (my personal opinion).
Luke Hanke . 2024-11-17
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Me and my partner chose to go here as they have Gluten Free menu options which is fantastic, but as I also suffered with IBS and SIBO I asked if they could make a few extra changes to my dish. Phillip was so kind, patient and understanding and he accommodated my intolerance requests which made me feel so happy and grateful. Both Phillip and Pavel were very helpful and their customer service was impeccable. Highly recommend going here as the food is exquisite 😊👌🌟.
Elena Maxim . 2024-11-16
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The place is beautiful and the food is great. Alvaro was the perfect host for our business dinner, with good recommendations and an excellent customer service. Will definitely go back.
Albert H . 2024-11-14
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3 friends for my birthday. We had a lovely meal. We chose the 2 course menu which was great value for money. Starters of White Bate, Salad and Parfait. Mains of Mushroom Cassoulet woth sausage, Steak Frittes and Seabeam. We all loved our food. The wine was great. The manager then bought out a glass of bubbles for each of us to celebrate my birthday . Wow awesomeness.. We will be back
Abigail S . 2024-11-13
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We have the best dinner here during our visit to Edinburgh. The service and dinners were fabulous. Deserts were a special treat.
Chris Buechler . 2024-11-12
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Wonderful experience! We loved it! We were attended to by a Spanish guy who gave us some brutal recommendations. He was very attentive throughout the service and we felt very well taken care of. Very very good food and spectacular service.
CGG GG . 2024-11-11
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We got asked for feedback but we forgot to do the QR code on our bill. Our server was Callum S who looked after us very well. We sat at the end of the restaurant in a lovely and quiet spot. Everything was prompt, apart the food took a while to arrive to us, everywhere looked busy so it was fine to wait. Callum checked on us to tell us an apology and that it won’t be long to arrive and offered us new drinks. We really enjoyed our food when it came and enjoyed our service so much
Christian V . 2024-11-10
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Wide selection of wines. Reasonably priced 2-course and 3-course meals. Superb and accommodating service. Clean restrooms.
Andrei Shedko . 2024-11-10
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I was very underwhelmed by the food considering the price. We were being served by an italian girl who was very friendly and welcoming, we had zero complaints about her, it was mainly the food. We initially tried to order steak tartare, which they had ran out of (unfortunately), so my partner ordered the scalops for starter and 5oz steak frites, I ordered the cheese souffle and sirloin steak done medium well. The time it took to prepare the food was long and when it arrived the cheese soufflé was bland and then came the major disappointment; the sirloin was one of the worst steaks I've ever eaten in a restaurant. It just was just so dry, there wasn't much flavour, I bit into it and it was chewy, dry, had a weird texture and it was difficult to swallow, then my partner tried it and we both shared the same opinion. I reluctantly told the staff and they offered to prepare another, which was good. The thing i didnt appreciate was the manager trying to tell me it was my fault for requesting medium-well, she said i should ask for medium. I did, but, again it was not great. Considering rhe steak is like £27 I would have expected a better standard. I make a better steak myself and considering the price I would never go back. One thing I will say is that my partners thin cut steak was ok, but again I think it could have been better. I've had well done steaks more suculant than this. I recommend you try your steaks to offer better customer experience.
Stephen Hughes . 2024-11-10
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Food was great and well presented. Starters of calamari- lovely light batter and warm beetroot salad. Tuna in tuna nicoise seared and perfectly cooked. Boeuf bourginon excellent but needed side of chips for a larger appetite. Service was good though there was a delay with drinks ordered to accompany main courses. Once this was questioned they were promptly brought and not charged to the bill. Drinks were expensive-£5.60 for a 330ml lager. Apart from that we’d come back. Food and service good.
horseyj . 2024-11-10
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Early dinner at a restaurant we go to frequently. Our first visit since it was revamped inside. Attentive staff, good food. If you know the chain, you know what to expect. The new booths are a bit tight for the less svelte amongst us!
stuartmB7403FT . 2024-11-10
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The Eggs Royale breakfast here was my favorite breakfast of our stay Edinburgh! And the staff is very friendly staff.
Tom Benders . 2024-11-07
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Great steak frites. Servers were super nice.
Gabriel Marquez . 2024-11-05
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In the mythical and cultural city of Edinburgh. French restaurant that can't be missed, Philip was our waiter from the Czech Republic who was great. Food 5/5 excellent service. Highly recommended
Diego Mahecha . 2024-10-31
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The whole experience from start to finish was amazing, the interior looks very good as well. The staff are a credit to your restaurant. The made my 1st birthday with our newborn very special
Steven Croan . 2024-10-30
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Lovely place to eat and staff are fantastic. Xx
Lynn Black . 2024-10-24
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Avoid like the plague it was good until they went cashless 👎
Glen Millar . 2024-10-14
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I received it and it was closed for maintenance💔
Hana . 2024-10-06
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I loved coming here especially for the GF choice on offer. However since the stopped taking cash and went “card only”, I refuse to go back. Cash is king so use it or lose it!!!!
Cat Taylor . 2024-10-03
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I stopped in the for an early morning coffee and chocolate croissant before catching the train. What a pleasant experience! It was the BEST coffee I had in Edinburgh, and the chocolate croissant was delicious. The host, Phillip was so kind and welcoming, and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him!
Linda Wittensoldner . 2024-09-30
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Amazing atmosphere and really enjoyed the food. Unfortunately I hear you will be card only in the future, and this does not resonate with us. Customers should be giving the option of using their cash. My elderly grandparents love to eat out, and I recommended your restaurant, but as non card users it won't be an option for them. Hope you reconsider your decision to be inclusive to all the general public.
Karyn Mooney . 2024-09-30
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Cote will be closing for renovations for 3 weeks. Hoping sincerely when they re-open they review the toxic policy of 'cashless' payments only. Wanted to leave a tip for the staff yesterday and was told 'NO CASH'. VERY toxic route for a French restaurant no less.
7D Management . 2024-09-30
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Great resturaunt but shame it's gone "Cashless", won't be returning as not a fan of going all digital!!
J G . 2024-09-30
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I used to use this restaurant quite a lot until they went card only. No way will I shop or eat anywhere that refuses my hard earned cash that's in my purse. So dissapointed that one of my favourite restaurants went down this route. CASH IS KING!
Angela Campbell . 2024-09-30
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Really disappointing meal with friends, only 1 beer of 5 available from the drinks menu. Wait of 35 minutes for our meal to arrive which was wrong. Steaks cooked incorrectly & sauces which did not arrive despite asking the waiter several times. General feeling that the staff couldn’t care less. Would certainly not visit again.
John Rennie . 2024-09-29
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Absolutely perfect the food was delicious and the server was very attentive and friendly
Hannah Burns . 2024-09-28
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Fantastic atmosphere, great food. We started our day with a delicious breakfast.
Judith van Tuijl . 2024-09-28
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Went there for dinner today. We frequently visited the Glasgow restaurant while it was still open, but this time it did not live up to expectations in the different venue. For one thing- you could just feel the kitchen was understaffed, waiting staff were also very stressed out, the place was very busy and guests were complaining on their orders ( for a reason). I'm not sure what's happening with the place, but management need to take care of their people and the quality of products served. We waited 40+ minutes for 2 salads and got a meal that was not prepared with fresh products- which did neither justify the price tag, or the time it took.
Krissy Milanova . 2024-09-28
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Excellent food but needed to be sent back for re-heating. Staff are great, very friendly and helpful.
Andrew Haswell . 2024-09-28
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50 minutes waiting for a dessert that never arrived. My wife was served my steak and I hers. Rude waitress telling me to wait a mo when I have already been waiting for 40 minutes. Even had the cheek to put a service charge on the bill- which I refused. Won't be back
Alan Callow . 2024-09-27
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Excellent 🐥♥️♥️♥️ We took soup and potatoes, I rate it 10/10
Arwa Yahia . 2024-09-25
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Excellent late breakfast for a special occasion 😋
Andrew Forrest . 2024-09-24
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loved the breakfast, especially the croissant, which was absolutely amazing. It was clear that only high-quality ingredients were used, making every bite delicious! The only thing missing is the coconut milk.
Hazem Kamel . 2024-09-22
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The food was excellent steaks done perfectly and the birthday boy had duck Al orange. First time in for food. We have been several times for wine, which you have an excellent selection of. The team were very attentive and very welcoming We will definitely be back. :-)
Nicola Watson . 2024-09-17
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The food took 45 minutes to arrive. The avocado toast with eggs was bland and the french toast came burnt. All in all a disappointing experience for the price.
Ali Hassan . 2024-09-17
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Great visit to côte this evening, the food was great and we were given a lovely warm welcome on arrival. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered and I'd happily eat here again
Samuel Kitching . 2024-09-16
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WORST MEAL of our trip. It is overpriced and not worth the money. I ordered steak that comes with fried and salad. The steal and fried were small. They gave me a bunch of parsley with no dressing and called it a salad. Don't spend your hard earned money here !
James Cong . 2024-09-16
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Visited here with my partner while on a weekend away in Edinburgh last month and I have to say we had a wonderful time. Although it was a Saturday night and very busy the service was absolutely excellent, staff were friendly and attentive and the food was amazing, would highly recommend .
Keith Roberts . 2024-09-16
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Great atmosphere and food and friendly staff ! Must go everyone!
Roo Rawal . 2024-09-15
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Shutters restaurant ever worst smell u could imagine there was nails in my soup and cobwebs all over the furniture
Jay Singh . 2024-09-15
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The service was really nice and food was delicious
Karisha Ballantyne . 2024-09-15
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The people there are so kind and welcoming, honesty just loved the whole experience definitely going again.
Paul Paft . 2024-09-15
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My daughter and I decided to go somewhere nice as a treat. The prices are higher than we would usually pay but the food was worth it, really tasty. The staff were very pleasant and made treat day all the more enjoyable.
Kerry M . 2024-09-13
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Great English breakfast. Surprisingly good wine on second visit... Very interesting place.
Gróbelek Świrek . 2024-09-13
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My daughter and decided to treat ourselves to lunch somewhere nice. The prices are higher than we would normally pay but the food was worse every penny. The staff are very pleasant and made the treat more enjoyable
Kerry Mitchell . 2024-09-13
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Wonderful staff and delicious food
Sam Manda . 2024-09-12
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One of my favorite places to eat, sadly no more. gone the woke, exclusive, 'CARD ONLY' route, it is simply not possible to pay with cash. So so so bad. Just lost a customer, and many more as long as this absolute, prejudicial nonsense of 'cash-less' continues.
Catt Scotland . 2024-09-12
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Came here for lunch and love the food and the service was fantastic too, will definitely recommend.
Ahmed Dewedar . 2024-09-12
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Very nice place to eat in, nice place!!!
Fără Nume . 2024-09-12
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Read positive reviews about this restaurant so we decided to try it ourselves and we were not disappointed. Firstly the staff are super attentive, friendly and so good. The food is first class with a great selection on offer. One of our diners was coeliac which was very well catered for with a separate menu. Overall I would thoroughly recommend, great atmosphere, well done, a fabulous meal.
Alan Crawford . 2024-09-12
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SMALL PORTIONS !! Have been to Cote many times before and always enjoyed good food . However tonight the portions were microscopic, stingy amount of cheese on the bread with half a ladle of cold onion soup .Service was friendly but won't I won't go back .
fiona burnet . 2024-09-11
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Came here for a quick drink mid day. mostly because we had to go to the toilet. The manager (younger gentleman) gave us a table for 30 minutes because the place was fully booked. Big coke bottles with ice and lemon, this is why i give 5 stars for food. Place looked clean so 5 stars atmosphere. Service 2 stars because an older employee was really pushy and annoying, even while printing the bill, he obviously didn’t want us being there, even though we had fulfilled the dresscode. This treatment gave us a bit of a sour taste, that is why the full experience is a 3/5 for us.
cas . 2024-09-11
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Our meals were spectacular! They have a complete gluten-free menu with some delectable offerings. They take food allergies very seriously which was an absolute must. The restaurant was quite charming, loud yet intimate, and the staff was attentive. I had the Fish Parmentier and now need to make it at home to share the delightfully light, yet filling dish. No one at our table had any complaints. I take that back… my teenage son was complaining that he liked it so much he wanted more. That is high praise as he’s a discerning eater. I hope other places we try are as good or better. If not, we’ll be back again.
Shannon L . 2024-09-10
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Fabulous breakfast. Definitely recommend for both breakfast and lunch. If you are in the centre of town ideal.
Angela Barker . 2024-09-10
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We visited during the Edinburgh Festival and attempted to book dinner prior to attending the Tattoo. It was busy and we had to settle for a table upstairs at 5pm although we tried to book a couple of days before! The room was vast and, until it filled up with other diners, it was a little souless! We were very well looked after by the serving staff and the food was well presented, well cooked and delivered quickly - as one has come to expect from a Cote!
sandmhq . 2024-09-09
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Had a fantastic meal with friends here. Food and service were excellent. Cannot wait to go back
Steven Kilgour . 2024-09-08
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We were here on September 7th at 6:15 p.m. table 56 and both got the Weekends a la Cote (25 per person). The food was delicious, the meats were done perfectly to order. Sauces were excellent. Only downside was the sides were all lukewarm at best. Did this have to do with us being in the upstairs room and it took longer to bring the food? Great concept and a perfect size for two. Bottle of wine was very reasonably priced, with an excellent selection. Service was superb, just the right amount of attention, very knowledgeable about the menu and great enhanced our visit. Highly recommended and we look forward to a return visit!
davey1949 . 2024-09-08
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This is simply a fantastic hidden gem of a restaurant.. have walked past so many times.. but we booked as it was close to our show venue. What a delight from start to finish. The staff were amazing. The food was exceptional. Was gutted that we had something booked as I would of loved to have lingered over a dessert and a cheese board. Will 100% be back. 👏
Sharon F . 2024-09-08
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Great produce, simply cooked, consistently good.
Helen Wilson . 2024-09-07
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Lovely atmosphere, great food and drink, excellent service - very friendly, professional and helpful.
Hermitage Cottage . 2024-09-07
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This the 3rd time we have visited a Cote restaurant in the Uk and I rate this the best food experience in comparison to the others and quite possibly the best food experience we have had in the UK. The staff were warm and welcoming and very attentive to our food allergies, making us feel comfortable with our menu choices. And the food was delightful from the shared Baked Camembert entree to our main courses of Confit Duck a l’Orange and Poulet Breton Roti. They were all superb.
Nick Leone . 2024-09-05
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Popped in for a meal before a show at the fringe. The food was lovely but just missing that wow factor. I got the scallops to start and they looked as if they had been halved and were served on a bed of peas that would have done for 3 portions. They were delicious but definitely had me wanting more. Had the sirloin and chips for main accompanied by a glass of wine and it was lovely.
Jack Pollock . 2024-08-31
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Great value and nice food. Good location.
Euan Livingston . 2024-08-29
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Such great value for money, excellent food, great wine and lovely service! We'll keep coming back for sure!
jane fairnie (Janee) . 2024-08-26
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There’s nothing for me to say. This was the best place I’ve ever been
Adam . 2024-08-26
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A hidden gem for early breakfast! As a tourist, I was glad to find this beautiful restaurant open at 7am while most cafes in the area don’t open until 8 or 10 am. The French breakfast was fantastic with black pudding in it. Huge kudos to Miguel who served us and took the time to inform us about the ingredients in the dish that we might not like. He was super friendly and attentive, which made our breakfast more enjoyable! I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast.
May K . 2024-08-25
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Excellent Sirloin steak. Breton chicken is excellent.
victor-adrien guillerm . 2024-08-24
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A nice spot. The attention paid to my wife's allergies was most appreciated, however, there's little to be done for custom prearation here, and the only choice wound down to the Nicoise salad dish, which for an advertised seafood spot was a little letdown. My beef bourguignon was tasty. A solid choice in the Old Town area.
Seamus Mack . 2024-08-24
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Lovely little restaurant attentive staff not overbearing. Nice menu good portions.
John . 2024-08-23
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The meal was absolutely delicious but I wanted to thank the server (lady with the purple hair I’m so sorry I didn’t get her name) she was so lovely and made my day with a compliment about my hair which might sound so small but meant a lot to me. Please pass on my thanks for her just being a kind and nice person! 🩷
Roisin Ferguson . 2024-08-23
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This wasn't a good meal unfortunately. The menu is so promising which makes it all the more disappointing! The staff seemed really distracted and at some points unprofessional, they were clearly under pressure and this was felt in the atmosphere of the restaurant which was neither relaxing nor calm. There were just so many issues with the food - wilted and sad herbs as garnish, tiny plates that barely fit the food, 'herb crust' on a roast chicken that just didn't exist and a sauce jug with more Diane sauce in the side than in the jug. Food incredibly mediocre, won't be returning or recommending Côte.
Sophie Halpin . 2024-08-22
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Some very strange service off the staff. When entering the restaurant we were told to wait for a while then another member of staff (the boss) came up and told us there were no tables. We were confused because we had waited a while with no communication. They then seated us at 2 tables and then moved one of the tables again. When ordering the waiter kept getting confused and left the table. I asked for poached eggs and I got scrambled eggs. The food was very good quality and the champagne brunch was worth the price.
Sami Hindmarsh . 2024-08-18
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Absolutely superb restaurant! Brilliant food with the best service highly recommend 😁
Paul Mcdougall . 2024-08-17
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Good read fine but had a much better meal in Coast.
Ally MC . 2024-08-16
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Beautiful food, although expensive compared to other similar places.The staff are all lovely.
Helen Stone . 2024-08-14
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We had just finished seeing a Fringe Festival show and returning from the show after 1pm we saw a Cote Restaurant and decided to have lunch there. A good decision and my 4 star review is based on us only having a relatively light lunch. The staff were excellent and the menu was broad enough to offer several light lunches. I opted for two starters and my partner decided on the Tuna Nicoisse which she said was great. My starters of French Onion Soup and a Cheese Soufflé were both delicious and were washed down by sparkling water.
Stephen Ryan . 2024-08-13
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The atmosphere is stylish and nice. As we entered the door, we were informed that the food could be cooked in 20 minutes because the kitchen was busy. We placed our orders, but when the breakfast arrived, it had been 50 minutes. Also, the orders of the tables that ordered after us arrived before us. It was not nice. The plates were below our expectations, the portions were small. .We asked for a poached egg and we received a cooked egg, not a poached one.
G.Z. Akb. . 2024-08-13
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The Best French Restaurant in Edinburgh!
Yannik Ruault . 2024-08-12
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Excellent breakfast at a very reasonable price. Good range of Gluten Free options
Alan Milne . 2024-08-11
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A lovely relaxed atmosphere, friendly helpful staff and great food. What more could you ask for!
Michael Fay . 2024-08-10
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I went with a colleague. was delicious. The interior is beautiful and spacious with seats on the second floor.
k m . 2024-08-07
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