Cote Brasserie - Soho in City of London, Westminster

Mostly dissatisfied with this Mother’s Day meal. Rib eye is extremely overpriced for what it is. Came stale and dry with the guessing it had been stuck under a heat lamp for some time. Overcooked but the waitress way have just miss heard me. Leaves a distinct burnt taste in your mouth with a lack in flavour. I can tell you confidently I have cooked £6 tesco steaks far nicer than this. Even the £70 cote de Boeuf was disappointing with the same tired and boring flavours that you might find in a back yard barbecue. Service was good and the restaurant is fitting, however the steaks are pathetic for what they charge. Waste of money.

Really nice place to eat lunch time good selection of lunch time menus great service by our waitress and server I would recommend

Good value food served by friendly, helpful staff

My experience this time was amazing , I will return with friends and family .

Cote is a go to staple, but tonight we faced 2 nicoise salads with a tomato and a potato. Staff arguing with each other so service super slow. My advice is find another Cote!

This visit was a great disappointment. The staff even forgot the water we ordered. That bad. So to the food ~ the Sunday special is one of the most disappointing “specials” in soho. Avoid that. Indeed Cote really should have a look at this branch. Things were undercooked, badly presented and took ages to come. I expect more from this chain - previous visits to st martins lane and brighton pavilion sites were great. This was an unfortunate combination of poor management, bad cooking, and a really muddled menu concept.

I found the food of excellent quality and service was very good and the team were friendly and attentive.

We had a gorgeous meal last night, somewhat spoilt by a couple who aggressively refused to pay the meal because the restaurant does not accept cash (Sterling) and they left without indeed paying. This fact was visible both outside & inside. The couple did not give the lady in charge a chance to explain. This left her shaken.

This place literally never fails. I had a complimentary passion fruit coctail which was amazing and the three courses dinner. So nice they offer this now on Sundays. The chicken liver pate started is absolutely delicious same for the minute steak. Service was very kind. Atmosphere is always pelasant. Cote is my favourite restaurant chain in London.

Gorgeous food and great gluten free menu. Restaurant was incredibly hot and loud which did ruin the atmosphere a bit! Staff were so helpful and friendly, so overall it was a nice experience

Fab experience. Great staff, excellent food and brilliant gluten free potions. The liver parfait is to die for. My veins turned yellow and I wanted to weep. It was a friend’s bday so we got a couple of drinks on le maisonette. Would highly recommend 🥰

We had breakfast here on a Sunday morning. The staff were very friendly, food was delicious and we enjoyed the complet deal.

The slowest restaurant that can ever be tbh. 1 hour from order. Manager was going to come over but decided couldn't be bothered

We were very well received and served very quickly. The orange duck was excellent!

We went for dinner this week and took a set option. Good choice of meals, great price, friendly service and we were lucky to spend some time in a quiet atmosphere. I have visited several Cote restaurants in several cities. The food was not the best of what I had tried before at theirs, but still really tasty and good.

Côte Soho delivered a wonderful dining experience! I had the onion soup, and it was rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned—the ultimate comfort dish. The pastry was golden and crisp, adding a nice texture to the dish. The service was attentive and efficient, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a cozy meal. A great spot for French cuisine!

My mum and I went for food last night for my mums birthday and it was absolutely delicious! We both had the Sirloin and it melted in the mouth. Emma was our server and her service was amazing! Even though it was very busy we still were looked after and never waited long. Will be coming again!

Solo diner on Valentine’s Day. Mixup with the reservation but got seated quickly. It was a busy night for them. Waiter recommended their sea bass dish, 10/10!!

Great dinner thanks to Côte team, especially Pete who was hosting us. We were given a great table, food was excellent and we were greeted and served with nothing but warm smiles and professionalism. Unlike most other places in Soho, you can have your food and actually have a conversation in Côte. Strongly recommended.

The food was good and the atmosphere welcoming and relaxed. But what made a huge positive difference was the wonderful staff who were always kind, polite, etc. The staff made our time at Côte a great experience!! Thanks

Pete, my server, turned my dinner into a meal. The care he displayed was superb. He truly is the best waiter in London.

The famous cream caramel was really incredibly good

What a wonderful evening. Great food and outstanding service. Jay was our waiter and he was so attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend.

Having a birthday dinner with my friend from Canada. The food was amazing. The staffs surprised us with a birthday cake that I didn’t really request. What more I can say! Thank you for your kind service, which makes it an unforgettable birthday dinner to my friend. I love Côte and will definitely visit again!

Great pre theatre dinner, super staff

Fantastic First Visit to Côte Had my first visit to Côte and was well looked after by Syed. The breakfast deal offered great value and was absolutely delicious—the poached eggs were perfectly done. Service was exceptional throughout. I also highly recommend the hot chocolate, especially on a chilly winter morning. Will definitely be back!

Delicious food and very nice service. I ate the onion soup - I recommend it, it was very good. I also ordered twice-baked cheese soufflé with camembert, served with parsley and cream and herb sauce - it was very good. I will definitely come back here because they have a lot of interesting dishes and from what I saw, they all look tasty. The location is close to Trafalgar Square (10 min).

Booked for my mother’s birthday, which i included on the booking. Service was incredibly slow and the older short woman with short hair who was serving us downstairs was incredibly rude, rolling her eyes and shrugging at us when we asked simply questions like “could we have the sauce” that we had ordered to come with the steak. Steak served without the chips and sauce which then came later. We could’ve overlooked the slow service but the older short woman serving was incredibly rude, made the atmosphere uncomfortable. The bill wasn’t cheap & to experience her service made it all rather sour on a birthday.

Had a really great night here for my friend’s birthday. Bibi and jay were particularly great and really made us feel welcome.

Warm welcome from Robert and special attention from all team, the food was top notch. Really good time spent.

Had a wonderful launch at Cote Soho today. Robert and Nadeem made sure we had a wonderful time, recommending us great food and drinks, and making sure we were fully taken care of. Definitely recommend it.

Our waiter Syed was friendly helpful with food and drinks choices, made sure we were happy with everything, made us feel valued customers

Much less enjoyable than the barbican cote, both vibe and food

Cote Coventgarden, which is in the same group, is very crowded and the tables are close together, but this one is spacious and has a nice atmosphere. The food was also delicious. One drink + starter + main cost about 40 pounds.

Everyone were very nice to us and served us with their full heart. The food was delicious and delightful, the taste was very pleasant. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable.i had a very good dinning experience with my friends.

Definitely I will come back for the cream caramel 😋.

Exceptional birthday meal on Sunday. The waitress was excellent and made sure the food came out in a timely manor to allow us to catch our required train. Can never fault Côte however this was easily one of our best experiences at one.

This place never disappoints. Food is always excellent

7 of us had a lovely meal here on Saturday night. Our wait staff was extremely friendly and personable and all the food was excellent. Flat access throughout, but be aware that bathrooms are downstairs.

My sister, mum and I felt Andrea was super lovely and sweet! She made our day with her excellent service 🩷

Had such a great time at Côte Soho! The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff were super friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was cozy yet classy – perfect for a nice evening out. Everything was spot on, and I’ll definitely be back soon!

Interesting layout with many covers upper and lower. Well managed team. Great choices in the varied menus.Well cooked . Was impressed, even in central London, that service charge still at 10%. Well done Cote,in these difficult times for business.

Booked a table at 5.15pm and we were sat and waited upon very swiftly. Our food came very quickly, within 15 minutes of sitting down, but we hadn't received our drinks nor knives and forks! It wasn't too big a deal as it was a busy Saturday evening and a new menu had just been launched. The main was lovely and I fancied a dessert and coffee. The dessert arrived but not the coffee. Our waiter was very apologetic about the drinks/coffee order and explained there was an issue with the computer as it wasn't taking sending drinks orders through from some tables. When our bill arrived, all the drinks were complimentary, a very pleasant surprise. I would recommend Côte in Soho, the service was pleasant and efficient with a buzzy atmosphere and tasty food.

Very good restaurant! The waitress is great! 👌

We came for desert only and service was too slow. That was not as bad as when we inquired about when we can be served the manager on call was upset that we dare ask and rudely reply “it will come when it’s ready”. The desert was ok and the space was nice but I wouldn’t come again since why would i go to any restaurant to be treated rudely?

A bitter waitress who seems to love her job, I ordered a burger for £17 and received 2 frozen fries and a rubber burger. Then I waited 45 minutes for a Nutella crepe. Don't expect a French restaurant, nothing is there and especially not the taste. I do not recommend the experience!

Their service is very slow and the lady manager is very rude and her smile is fake.. she always complain that she has 200 guests at the restaurant and she is very busy and she cannot help or provide services. Their dessert is rubbish and not meeting expectations. Don’t believe people on the Instagram when they talk about this restaurant. It’s not true at all.

Food was good, althought i’ve seen it better…..service too slow, we had to cancel some food too. And quantity was lower tjan expected.

Nice Restaurant in Soho. Very busy tonight, so there are lots of items missing from the menu. The waiter was excellent, but a lack of choice spoilt the visit.

Very good indeed, as always. Both the food and the staff are very good. Cote restaurants in general are one of my favourites.

our desert never came on new years eve. over an hour and could not put ice cream in a dish. It was so hot in there, we just wanted to pay...that took 40 min

A great place for a pre Christmas meal. A group of 7 of us enjoyed a lovely evening at this restaurant. Great staff and lovely food.

Very busy, good job we booked. Friendly helpful service, very efficient. Tasty food well presented and cooked. had the French onion soup which was very good. We were sat behind a pillar of an archway which felt a bit draughty and exposed as lots of people were walking by.

nice place , nice food and good service

We visited during the Christmas period and had a fabulous evening. Being a vegetarian, I found that they had a nice choice of options and they also lived up to standard as my food was delicious! The service was impeccable - a special mention to Gurpreet who served us and went over and beyond - a true asset to their team. I will definitely be going back and cannot recommend enough!

No tables, no waitlist, and no respect didn’t even tell us if we wanted to wait a bit for a table we asked,

Staff were excellent. But the portions are way too small - we were left hungry. The prices aren't cheap so we would expect a decent portion. Or at least give out some bread like they do in France!

Lovely staff at this branch of Cote and it is a convenient place as bookable. However - and this goes for Cote and other chains generally - I'm fed up with salty 'ready meal' type food with so much pre-prepared off-site and all a bit ultra processed. The wine is not good either. I need to find some affordable independents in Soho that don't have massive queues outside! So this Cote scores there, and the staff here really upgrade the overall experience. It would be a bit of a grotty Cote otherwise. The food is usual Cote standard its just a standard I've really gone off. Perhaps it's just me.

Worst dining experience, The staff are horrible both in soho and marylebone Very racists towards muslims and dont want to serve us I’ve faced 2 encounters one in marylebone with a bushy-haired guy which left us in the middle of us talking to him. And the other in soho branch with the reception guy who lied to us about finding an available table even though inside was empty and i booked a table directly.. in the same branch the serving lady directly asked us are we here for lunch or “creme caramel”…. In a very judgy way just because we were wearing hijabs!

Have to say a big thank you to Larissa, she was absolutely fantastic and really looked after us! Amazing service from her

My family are big Côte fans, this one in Soho is great before the theatre, and you can be sure to get a Ricard to warm you on your way

Lovely spot! Nice offering of food and drinks. Went for a special occasion before going to les miserables theatre show which is less than 5 minutes aways walking. Great atmosphere and in the hearth of soho.

A fabulous cosy French brasserie in the heart of Soho. Although this is a chain restaurant the quality of food and service is always good. Staff is very accommodating and helpful. We booked our team Christmas lunch there and it was absolutely worth it!

I was in charge of arranging our work team Christmas meal and It was seamless, right from the point of booking the table and arranging the food orders to us paying the bill. It couldn't of been simpler, and when there were changes I needed to make, the team were so accommodating, it didn't feel like an inconvenience to them at all. Of course the food was excellent, but the team is really what made the experience so amazing. Thank you!

Have not been to Cote for a few years. It was excellent with really friendly staff and exceptional food. The souffle was so lovely I wanted it again instead of a dessert. I didn't, but will back again very soon to have another one.

Absolutely great food and service

I booked for family Christmas gathering on Sunday for a large group of us. Quite a few of us decided to order the Sunday roast option and for £54 we expected it to be good. Our order took a very long time and when it arrived the Sunday roast was missing key items listed on the menu. It was only when we complained that the host told us that the kitchen didn't have Yorkshire puddings or the Cauliflower cheese (best parts of a sunday roast) instead we were offered replacement items that didn't really cut it in my opinion. For the price I would have expected to be told about this before we ordered but sadly not and despite the mishap the restaurant didn't even offer to discount the bill. Disappointing really.

We went because of the delicious cream caramel, but they took an hour to come and take our order, and they came and were late. We passed it on, so that they would give us the account so that I would not repeat the visit.

Nice atmosphere, the decor is also nice. But what disappointed us a lot was the waiting time. We had to wait at least 30 minutes for apple juice and other things and 40 minutes for our dishes, which is a real shame. I was hoping it would be worth it but not even that is anything special.

Very busy service but the team seemed to be copying quite well. Food was a bit dry (main, salmon) but quite enjoyable nevertheless.

Really enjoyed our recent team Christmas lunch here. Nuhad and her team did a great job of looking after us, despite the restaurant being completely full. Service was prompt and the dishes tasty. It was decent value overall - we will likely be back in following years. Just need to provide crackers!

We managed to obtain a table as the establishment was busy. The restaurant offered a wide & varied selection on the menu. Food arrived relatively quickly (after ordering). Food prices were reasonable based on it's location

Just dropped in for a bite to eat and it’s December so it was busy, we were sat in the basement as overflow which was fine but no music at all very dull, ordered 2 kids burgers when they arrived one burger patty had been cut in half and used over the 2 hamburgers ? Never seen this before thought it was cheap, the price was really low so I get it but increase the price a little and use a whole patty please

Excellent service and a good selection of veggie food.

We had a wonderful time, celebrating our birthday. Juliana, our waiter was very caring and made our experience even greater. The food was excellent as well.

During a recent outing in Soho with my children, we took in the festive Christmas lights, but soon found ourselves in search of a meal. Given my children's gluten intolerance and allergies, we were eager to find gluten-free dining options. While many restaurants advertise gluten-free menus, we quickly discovered that over 99% share kitchen space, leading to potential cross-contamination. However, we were pleased to find a few exceptions, one of which is Côte Brasserie. Côte Brasserie stands out with its dedicated kitchen for gluten and celiac-friendly dishes. We indulged in a selection of delectable starters and cocktails, and the starters were so irresistible that we forgot to take photos before they disappeared! For our main courses, we opted for chicken, a burger, and fish, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed by the whole table. The experience was not only safe for my children but also a delightful culinary adventure. Nick #doctorfoodielondon

OK place, service has to be improved. Tasty dishes, however-undersized and overpriced. I'd say-place orientated to tourists.

Stopped in for lunch after a walk around SoHo. The atmosphere was just right, the staff was very nice and accommodating and the food was delicious! I had the fougasse for a starter and the Panfried Salmon Béarnaise, all of which was yum yum and the price was reasonable! (I meant to take the pic BEFORE I started eating, sorry! 😊).

We had a lovely meal before going to the theatre. Despite being pressed for time, our waitress Chandana provided fantastic service so much so that we even managed to squeeze two courses in.

Worst customer service I’ve had in London. Desserts were good. Coffee was average with no milk options.

I have to say sorry about the service tonight in Côte so the food wasn’t hot enough. I did complain and they took it back to the chef. It came back still Not hot enough I have a steak and chips and you know steak don’t test good if it’s not hot enough the new manager she wasn’t great 👎🏿 Côte fix it.

Went there for a pre-theatre dinner on November 16. The service was fantastic - quick, attentive and helpful. The food was excellent.

We had lunch in this restaurant, we had a Burger and fries. Burger where you risk choking with so little sauce, cheese bordering on non-existent, frozen fries in small quantities, Steak with an infamous taste with a stinking smell and far from being a chopped steak. Supposedly a French restaurant but French only has the name. Shame to pay so much for more than mediocre quality!!!!!

We knew the food and service would be good but we were on a schedule to get to a Memorial event and they pulled out the stops and served us rapidly.

Came here for brunch with my partner. The Côte breakfast deal is really good. You get a breakfast, hot drink and juice for a reasonable price around £16. I didn’t get the gentlemen’s name who served us. He was incredibly sweet and had a keen eye for attention to detail. He offered to charge my partners phone. Really he made the visit.

Lovely staff and their crame caramel is amazing

Servants here with bad attitude!

French restaurant with European twists. Excellent food even if the portions are not generous. In comparison with the English offer they are superlative

My friend and I quite often choose Cote for lunch when we go to London for the theatre. This is because they have a good gluten free menu and seem to take care to avoid cross contamination. The prices are reasonable and the food is tasty. Côte Soho did not disappoint and the service was efficient and friendly.

Food was tasty but seemed pre-prepared and reheated... a bit dry (tried the boef bourgingon and duck). Had better food experience in sister Cote restaurants . Not bad, but not great either.

Quick Sunday lunch. Pretty good.

Thank you so much for this moment. Whether it was the server or the manager, you were all incredible!

Nice and not very expensive. Love the steak frites and chocolate mouse. Was easy to get a table on a Friday night with no time limit!

Always quality food and drink service exceptional this time

Service was very pleasant but a bit slow.

Considering the staff were run off their feet.. everything took twice as long as it should. The food was of good quality and tasty and the servicing staff were doing their best..

This restaurant is located in the middle of Soho, expect plenty of people. Inside of it looks good, cozy and you feel welcome. Three waiters worked our table, two of them were neutral and calm. The third one was the most stressful and rude I had seen in London. I understand you have no patience, but you can't let your emotions take over. This is part of my review. Finally the food, I had the sirloin which was underseasoned and too rare. The beef bourginion was pretty good. You can find better restaurants for the same price and experience.

We went in as a walk in at half past 6 on a Saturday when soho was very busy, we were sat down straight away by the host who was a very helpful and polite man. We were served by Pete who was absolutely amazing. He was really chatty and knowledgeable and really made our evening! The food was also great, we got calamari and the côte de boeuf to share with greens as the side.

Welcoming and warm service but also knowledgable about the menu and wine. Theo and Pete especially! We had a great family time and the food was good.

They welcomed us very nicely, great food and great service!