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Nº 236 in 472 in St Albans

Nº 1 of 4 French in St Albans

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My 19 yo son and his girlfriend booked Cote for their first year anniversary last night. Their meal was ok, although the macaron dessert was poor. It was so hard that they were unable to break into it and had to resort to picking it up by hand to try to bite into it. The inside was like hardened honeycomb. They did say the other dessert was fine, and hearing that it was their anniversary, the waiter gave them a glass of something fizzy on the house. Our big gripe is that, when they tried to pay the bill with cash, they were told cash was not accepted. My son was told to find a way of paying by card and had to leave the restaurant to ring me to ask for help. While he was out ringing me, the waiter asked my son's girlfriend how much they wanted to pay by cash. She said all of it and he walked away. When I arrived and spoke to the waiter, he said that he had been thinking that, if they had wanted to pay most by card and a small amount in cash, he would have accepted the cash from them and paid the cash element on his personal card. This was kind of him but probably against some rule or something, and he had not expressed this to them, nor had he offered them the option to split the bill between two cards if they could pay that way (which they could have). I queried the "no cash" policy and the waiter said it was company policy. I pointed out that it is not stated anywhere on their menu or inside or outside the restaurant that they do not accept cash. He agreed, and said that he thought it may be mentioned in the small print somewhere on their website. I have looked and can't find it, so if it is there, it's certainly not clear. While I was looking at the website, I also noticed that there are no prices listed on Cote's own website, although interestingly, prices appear on the menu link that can be accessed through Trip Advisor. Having recently eaten at Prime - just down the road - as a family, I would say the prices were comparable but the experience was far superior at Prime. Overall, the embarrassment that was caused spoiled what should have been a special evening for this young couple.

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Nula M . 2024-11-07

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Great casual lunch, amazing staff. Very good food. Team engaged when needed. I was very impressed with the manager awareness (red hair lady), attending to everyone so naturally.

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Ewwa J . 2024-11-03

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We popped in for Saturday afternoon lunch and we were seated immediately by a welcoming David in the busy restaurant. It didn't take long for our carafe of wine to appear and we chose from the set menu. We both had soup and she had steak while I chose chicken. The soups came quickly and they were tasty if a bit cool. Our mains were very good and we finished off by sharing some tasty French cheeses. Thank you David for your excellent service.

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samcottingham . 2024-11-02

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Pfft, unfortunately this feels very much a budget or cafe version of Côte’s traditional service and style. Staff all very friendly and food OK but just really lacks the quality and branding of other Côtes. Disappointing

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Mark Harris . 2024-10-26

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Just had a quiet birthday dinner here this eve. We are fans anyway but the food was second to none and the service impeccable as always. Thank you.

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Suede Dogs . 2024-10-26

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My dining experience was somewhat mixed. First, the staff were very friendly and polite, but due to a lack of manpower, it took quite a while for anyone to come and assist me, which was inconvenient. The starters and desserts were delightful, showcasing the chef's creativity and attention to detail. However, the main course, specifically the steak, was overcooked, which detracted from the overall meal. While the other dishes performed well, the main course's shortcoming was disappointing. I hope the restaurant can improve its service efficiency and the cooking of the steak to enhance overall customer satisfaction.

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Kathy Wong . 2024-10-26

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Slow service . High tables far too casual approach from staff despite being close to service area. Don’t eat dinner at these. Didn’t get wine ordered, no salt in shaker , had to go find staff to order a drink .. no menus offered . Had to ask

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Jo . 2024-10-23

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Rude staff and bland food. We came in without a reservation and stood waiting for the host who was talking on the phone. We were there for a minute without even getting a look of acknowledgement from them. Bad start! We understand they were busy on the phone but just a look and a smile is all we expect from a host who is supposed to be welcoming people. This should've been our sign to leave but a waiter quickly walked up to us and gave us a table. We ordered two portions of bread which come with butter and olive oil. The waitress brought only one portion of each side. We requested to have the second portion explaining how we ordered two and each should come with both sides. It took a bit of explaining as if this was an unreasonable or unusual request when it was what we were paying for. She walked off to grab the missing items with no apology and without saying anything. My partner also requested ketchup to go with their burger and never received it. Poor people skills and a misunderstanding of their job and how a waitress in a restaurant treats their customers. It felt like asking a grumpy teenager to do us a favour. The rest of the meal was fine although I found my steak disappointing. Tasted more like something I would make at home with supermarket quality meat, edible but not a great experience. Then when we were leaving we said goodbye and thank you to the waiter standing at the door and he completely ignored us! Why stand at the door if you're going to ignore your customers leaving? My impression is that they took the bad reputation of Parisian customer service and left the actual culinary experience in Paris. Côte is 5 minutes away from me but will never be going back again. I'll take bland food but I draw the line at rudeness.

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Bouthaina Matmati . 2024-10-22

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Just been to this Cote with 3 friends. Food amazing. But best of all fabulous waitress Melanie. She was so professional. Calm friendly but just the perfect and attentive waitress. An absolute credit to this restaurant

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Annette Bloom . 2024-10-19

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We’ve been coming to Côte St Albans for a while because the food and atmosphere are usually spot on. Sadly, during my last couple of visits, I noticed something that’s really put me off. Two younger guys on the staff seemed to be taking the service charge off bills and pocketing the money themselves instead of it going to the whole team. This didn’t seem like a one-time thing either—it looked like they were regularly taking home quite a bit more than they should, at the expense of their colleagues. I get that service charges are meant to be shared among everyone working hard to make the experience great, and it didn’t sit right seeing a couple of people trying to game the system. I mentioned it to another staff member, hoping they'd take it seriously, but they didn’t seem all that bothered. It was more like a shrug and a ‘we’ll look into it’ kind of thing. Not exactly the response I was expecting. It’s a real shame because I genuinely like this place, and most of the team seem lovely and dedicated. I just hope the management steps up and sorts this out soon, so the service charge actually benefits everyone like it’s supposed to.

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Rory B . 2024-10-15

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David our waiter made our night! The food was amazing and so was the service! Will be back soon.

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jess warwick . 2024-09-30

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Our favourite spot to catch up with our friends every time we come to St Albans. Lovely starters, scallops with peas was amazing and the ribeyes from mains we re cooked perfectly, well presented and accompanied but the tasty truffle chips. Finished with a pistachio pudding and chilled for the restaurant in their cosy garden. Will be back soon!

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Vlad Stefan . 2024-09-16

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Love the food.....hopefully they will change the menu soon. Small suggestions for this beautiful restaurant, They should do something about the banging main door, which does disturb the meal if you eat by the window

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alemalpede . 2024-09-09

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Cote used to be a real treat, a great experience, the service has always been a bit patchy but it has got consistently worse. The food is of poor quality and the portions are not great either. It’s a real shame, this restaurant used to be a weekly visit, sadly this will almost certainly be our last! The Ivy which is just a few doors away is a far superior experience with very similar pricing!

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Ronnie Clarke . 2024-09-08

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This used to be our weekend haunt. Such a shame the quality has disappeared. It was a shame that the team changed post refurb as they knew the regular customers and always went the extra mile. I also don’t think it is a race to be cheapest but actually about quality, experience and overall price to provide the experience

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Richard Shawyer . 2024-09-08

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Visited cote brasserie at at saint albans and was quit disappointed. Did requests a tea with almond milk , and what a surprise, normal milk . Can be a mistake but it only started there We order 2 garden breakfast ( vegetarian option ) and what a surprise , first time I’ve got a vegetarian option with pork sausage and pork bacon . When I complain they bring use another 2 but once again ( my didn’t have mushrooms and my fiancée missing the avocado ) 2 different breakfast although we order the same . I’m a regular at my local core ( Sloane Square - London) and what a disappointing cote this one at saint albans . Maybe ur staff need a bit training ( kitchen for menus , bar for allergies )

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Marco Silva . 2024-08-26

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Went here Sat morning . Not very busy . Waited 15 mins to be served outside then another 15 mins for coffee ! My Fre ch breakfast was delicious. My husbands full English was good BUT they forgot toast ,orange juice ( the glass had a chip in),we had to ask for the above . Water was eventually offered but never came to table ! Went to counter to pay as no one around ! Paid bill and fortunately we checked it and was charged £12 for my French Toast . They refunded the difference but took 20 mins to organise. Not happy with service and will not be going again . Will stick to Welwyn Garden City Cotes. We were charged £12 for my French toast.

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Penny Bicknell . 2024-08-17

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Great food, great garden, what more is needed on a summer's day?

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Avril Peacock . 2024-08-15

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The food quality is disappointing. Not going back there ever again.

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Raman Safaee . 2024-08-14

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Classic spot, one of the better French Toasts in the UK. Kept simple as it should but delicious. Cant get enough of the Breton Stew either. Reasonable priced so a regular spot.

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Shawn . 2024-08-08

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Excellent visit. Our waiter was helpful and knowledgeable. Great welcoming and very chatty guy. Decor was amazing and I love the amount of flowers you have around. Fish pie was delicious. Definitely we’ll definitely come back!

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Ioana Benchescu . 2024-08-08

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We had a lovely evening. It was our 30th wedding anniversary and we were greeted warmly and the anniversary was mentioned. We then were given a complimentary glass of fizz. The food was superb but most of all, our waiter was just brilliant. Friendly, warm, just right with the level of interaction. Really well done to him and to the overall team

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Chris Denton . 2024-08-08

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What a amazing evening had. My wife and I decided to enjoy a celebratory 13th Wedding anniversary here and it was nothing short of perfection. The food was delicious, ambiance great and staff exceptionally attentive. Claudia in particular was a absolutely star and catered for our every need with a smile. No request was a problem and she made our celebration a joy. Bravo!

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Lee Kimberley . 2024-08-03

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We had the best time ever at Cote, St Albans last night. We were escorted into the garden area where we were offered delicious nibbles listening to a young girl singing beautifully with her guitar. We were offered free drinks too. The atmosphere was amazing . After half an hour we went in to eat inside. Delicious cheese souffle and steaks. The staff were amazing friendly and even noticed that I had left my sun hat on the chair and came running after me. Top marks for Cote

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Irene Soffer . 2024-08-03

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We went for brunch with my mum and my two daughters. We have come here several times before. Unfortunately, on this occasion, it wasn't a good experience. We were served quickly enough upon arriving (we had booked) by a friendly waitress for taking the orders but then we had at least 3 different wait staff and they were all fairly slap-dash. Also, whereas usually they bring us a bottle of tap water, we were brought a bottle of mineral water instead so of course we were charged for this. The food came and it was fine, nothing special but as we were sat quite near to the kitchen and the restaurant was far from full we heard quite clearly the wait staff admonishing the kitchen staff for not getting orders right. It was quite heated and at some point quite clearly the kitchen staff was swearing sufficiently loudly for us and the children to hear. Not a particularly pleasant experience. Trying to get the bill took a while and we were in a bit of a rush by then with an appointment to get to, so we ended up having to get up and pay the bill in the middle of all the tables. In Côte, they automatically add a 10% service charge to the bill, but the first friendly member of staff we did have asked how our experience was, so we told her and she kindly offered to remove the service charge for us. This redeemed the experience a little. I wouldn't rush back.

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Jodie Ridewood . 2024-08-02

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I loved having breakfast here the staff were so lovely and welcoming the food and atmosphere was gorgeous!!

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Tara Gathard . 2024-07-21

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The waitress Melanie was amazing and the was so delicious highly recommend this restaurant

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Helen Mann . 2024-07-13

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Lovely decor, good atmosphere. Prices a little steep and the menu needs extending.

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Mandy Slavin . 2024-07-10

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Lunch today with four friends. We all agreed the food was delicious and the service excellent. We will be back soon!

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Mary Newbery . 2024-07-09

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Cote St Albans has always been one of my favourite places to eat - this Sunday evening was no exception the food was delicious; the chicken the duck the salmon. Overseeing everything was the wonderful Karina: always smiling and helpful. Our waiter tonight was Hiroki; this guy was brilliant, so friendly and engaging and attentive. He made the evening even better with glasses of fizz to celebrate my birthday: an unexpected treat. Thank you Hiroki and Karina; you both made our evening really special;))

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Rod Ritchie . 2024-07-07

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Ordered a breakfast plate and we wanted to share a yoghurt as well but they didn’t have it, offered a pastry or a fruit bowl instead. The fruit bowl was fresh and delicious. Smoked salmon wasn’t overpowering with the scrambled eggs and toast. Cote Breakfast was delicious. The decor feels luxurious and upscale but the prices were fair. Wish we could have tried more but we left fully satisfied, definitely recommend.

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Amy Heath . 2024-07-02

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Decent food, unacceptably long delay between starter and main course (over 30 mins!) and worse still, no prior warning that they don't take cash! Second time I've eaten here, and would do so again, but another issue was portion size was a bit small.

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Steven S . 2024-07-01

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We visited this place last week, we don’t go here very often as we live a bit far but we always loved Côte. The food was not good at all. My partner she got food poisoning she was vomiting and having diarrhoea all night! she’s also breastfeeding our 5 months old girl and I can tell she was also all day unwell. I did the survey they have sent me on email ! however they didn’t even bother to check if everything is okay! Definitely won’t be coming back!!!

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Tom . 2024-07-01

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We visited this place last week, we don’t go here very often as we live a bit far but we always loved Côte. The food was not good at all. My partner she got food poisoning she was vomiting and having diarrhoea all night! she’s also breastfeeding our 5 months old girl and I can tell she was also all day unwell. I did the survey they have sent me on email ! however they didn’t even bother to check if everything is okay! Definitely won’t be coming back!!!

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Jan Imrich . 2024-07-01

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Okay but nothing special. Tables small although plenty of spare space for larger tables. Food okay but nothing that excited me.

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Keith Watkins . 2024-06-26

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I was a bit dubious as I have not had great meals or service in Cote previously and not been for ages. But, I was very pleasantly surprised. The service was spot on and the three courses I had were excellent - expensive, but excellent. I will definitely be back.

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HRG . 2024-06-24

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Friendly staff and the food is always lovely. Good value for money. Never had a bad meal in any Cote restaurant.

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Dee w . 2024-06-23

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Lovely restaurant to sit in. Plenty if choice on the menu. Food very good and good value for money. Staff friendly and knowledgeable.

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Dsw1965 . 2024-06-22

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Excellent service with good choice of quality food and wines. We had the Ratatouille and Joules Frites which were very good and recommend the cheese board to finish. Great location in the heart of the city. Highly recommended

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Bernie K . 2024-06-21

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Great salmon with mashed potatoes Excellent ratatouille Fast and good service

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Людмила Архипова . 2024-06-16

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We have been customer’s of the St Albans Cote for a number of years but think it has gone downhill, particularly after our visit this morning. Staff appear untrained and lacking in basic skills. Our coffee arrived well after the breakfast food and wasn’t even hot. Food okay but pricey for what it was. It needs to get much better before we go back.

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Colin M . 2024-06-15

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Lovely place, nice staff, really poor breakfast. Smallest dish of beans I’ve ever seen that had no taste, streaky bacon that was rubbish, a sausage about as large as your thumb and over cooked button mushrooms, £12.45. Everyone needs a profit but if you can’t put something decent on a plate for that money you should charge more and get it right.

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Joe Blow . 2024-06-03

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Great as always. Cote never fails to impress wherever we are visiting .

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Sylvia Bridger . 2024-05-26

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Today it'smy 4th visit since refurbishment of the restaurant. Well done cote. Every time I am being served delightful food. Atmosphere is friendly and staff is very welcoming. A big thanks to Karina, for her kindness and an exceptionally inviting atmosphere. Very good gluten free menu. Definitely my favourite place in St Albans.

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Katka kakatka . 2024-05-21

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This newly-refurbished restaurant is a delight to visit. The decor, lighting and seating is a considerable upgrade to the previous arrangement. Furthermore, the staff, from manager to new trainee, are very customer orientated. Despite numerous teething problems since re-opening, the team go about their business in a professional manner, allowing customers to fully relax and enjoy the experience. Finally, the choice of food is excellent and is produced as one would expect when dining in a restaurant throughout France.

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Richard Haddrell . 2024-05-21

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Bottled beers sold. However not cold otherwise everything else was great.

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Douglas Kintu . 2024-05-20

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Lovely restaurant, especially for a date night. Good food and great drinks. Service is excellent. Too many flies inside. I came home with lots of insect bites. 🤢

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Rena Shah . 2024-05-18

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Great spot for a family lunch with a nice atmosphere. The service was a little slow but they added some cute touches to make the birthday girl feel special.

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Theo Platt . 2024-05-14

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Had a lovely long lunch with friends.

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SARAH LOUIS . 2024-05-12

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I had a lovely time in Côte St Albans, the atmosphere and food was lovely, id prefer the Dauphinois to be more set than how it was served but the taste definitely made up for that. Our waitress was very attentive and polite too.

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Paul Allen . 2024-05-12

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Lovely place to go for a Sunday afternoon family meal. Service was excellent, and since the refurbishment the interior is cosy but also modern. Steaks and cheese souffles were really good.

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Steven Goldingay . 2024-05-12

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Ate there this evening and the food was quite good. The wine choice wasn't great. The service pretty average. What shocked me most though was an extra bottle of wine we hadn't ordered or received being added to our bill for five people, and when we questioned it, there was no apology or surprise. The waitress just said she would remove it. It felt to all of us as though it might have been deliberately added. I won't be returning.

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Jane Sawyer . 2024-05-10

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Nice restaurant, but expensive to what they give. They could give more food for the same price. Food tastes good The service is a bit slow but good.

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Aleksey Amitai . 2024-05-08

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Went here for a birthday, our waitress Esther got our drinks and food order wrong and seemed annoyed with us. We also said it was a birthday in our booking but didn't get anything nice to acknowledge this. Was quite an awkward atmosphere but the food was OK

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Jord A . 2024-05-08

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A good varied menu which also pleased by friend who prefers vegetarian, he chose mushroom bourguignon and throughly enjoyed it . My traditional mussels was ok but the sauce was weak in flavour and not thick enough. Pricey but worth it.

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Alan . 2024-05-08

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Good quality food and decor, as expected.

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L McG . 2024-05-05

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A classy place to dine and nice atmosphere. Service was good. Attentive staff.

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Malcolm Robertson (Malkyboy) . 2024-05-04

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I recently dined at Cote St Albans and was thoroughly impressed by both the cuisine and the service. The food was simply divine, each dish bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. From the appetizers to the desserts, every bite was a delight. But what truly made the experience exceptional was the impeccable service provided by the staff, led by the outstanding manager, Ioana. Her attention to detail and dedication to ensuring the satisfaction of every guest was evident throughout the evening. Ioana's warm demeanor and professionalism added a special touch to the already delightful dining experience. Overall, I highly recommend Cote St Albans to anyone seeking a memorable culinary experience paired with exceptional service. Kudos to the entire team, especially Ioana, for a job well done!

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ali arslan . 2024-05-03

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We have had the loveliest evening tonight, thank you to all who made it so special with your personal & attentive service. We look forward to the next visit.

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660tinaf . 2024-05-03

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Great lunch with friends at Cote St Albans today. The refurbishment looks great and the new layout is good. The fixed price menu is good value for quality restaurant food. The service was helpful and friendly as always.

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590cliffy . 2024-05-02

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Visited for dinner and was not disappointed! The welcome was friendly, restaurant presented very nicely and service extremely attentive! I truly enjoyed my steak frites, the Crémant de Bourgogne was delicious and Malbec lovely too! What a way to finish my meal with a Creme Brûlée - exceptional! Thanks for a wonderful visit. I will be back!

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darragheod . 2024-04-23

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Karina is the loveliest manager thank you for your hospitality!

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Setareh Pirmorad . 2024-04-19

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Mel was amazing with us, the food wow! And the desert even more. Mel recommend nice food and drinks because I'm not use to french cuisine.

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Caro Couto . 2024-04-19

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Just had a lovely business lunch at Cote St Albans. The restaurant has had a complete make over and reminds me of a typical French brasserie which is very welcome. We were served by a very professional, friendly and knowledgeable waiter called Nikhil. They were offering a good weekday offer on steaks, if you ordered two steaks you received a complimentary bottle of house wine! We ordered the cote de bœuf for two which was cooked medium rare to perfection, was full of flavour and very tender, it came with two sides of your choice and truffled Hollandaise, we upgraded our wine and had a very pleasant bottle of Merlot from the Languedoc region and they discounted the house wine from the bill total. The only very small complaint was that we had two bloody Mary’s, while they were very tasty unfortunately they did not have any Worcestershire sauce which was disappointing, however the manageress dealt with the matter brilliantly, not only did she take the cocktails off the bill but she also sent an email to head office asking if they could supply Worcestershire sauce to the branch. I seriously was not expecting her to do that and it was a very pleasant surprise. We will definitely be returning and I can only highly recommend the restaurant!

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Nardo Raslli . 2024-04-16

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Staff were pleasant, atmosphere was good but my food was such a disappointment. I had the beef cheek bourguignon and it was worth half of the £20.50 they charge. Lots of congealed fat, the 3 carrots it came with felt over cooked and the portion size meant that we had to eat when we got home. The presentation of the plate used to be much better (it’s now served in a bowl you would normally get lasagne in and it just feels cheapened). For that price point there are many nicer restaurants to go to. Such a shame as before the refurb I loved Cote. Hopefully their other menu items are better quality and value.

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GAP1234 . 2024-04-14

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We celebrated our legal wedding with a lunch at Cote. We were a group of 23. The team were fantastic and worked hard to make our day extra special! There were no faults and everything went smoothly. Everybody enjoyed the food and drink and the atmosphere was fantastic! Again, a huge thank you to Valentina and the rest of the team who made our wedding day that much more special!!!

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Anjelica Hetti . 2024-04-14

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Food was great, waiter was nice, I don't know what else to say other than that.

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a person . 2024-04-14

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Always excellent food. Not the cheapest but excelletfo surroundings are good and the staff helpful when things go wrong. The Red Bordeaux is amazing. Jun 2022- frsh ingredients, friendly staff and the best accurate soupçon of cassis in a Kir Royale! Bit too much use of watercress but otherwise can't fault the crab Maison, fish Parmentier and Mushroom and camembert tart. Desserts too, to die for. April2024- new decor new feel. Laid back staff and not pushy. Helpful on allergies. Prices reflect inflation AND some. £53 for 2 mains, one starter, and 2 non-alcoholic drinks. (helpful tip by staff: to receive offers you must reserve online, Did that & got 2 free cocktail offer)

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D Y . 2024-04-09

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I took some friends here while I was on holiday in St Albans because it was recommended to me. The restaurant looks amazing, it’s clean and service was friendly and helpful. The steak came out rushed and badly cooked and the sauce portions were laughable. The rest of the food was okay and we still had a good meal. I wrote a complaint though and they’ve offered me 2 free meals to come back to in the next 13 months so I look forward to visiting again. Thank you Nantia and Megan :)

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Escape38185485000 . 2024-04-08

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Newly refurbished, Cotes did not disappoint. The new interior is smart and stylish, the staff where attentive,friendly and the food was excellent We had the classic Beef Borgonion and the Duck A La Orange, both delicious and shared a cheese board 😋 Antonio and Valentino, thankyou and we will be back

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cath whittaker . 2024-04-07

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I missed eating at Côte St Albans, it’s now reopened after a redesign and it’s even better The food is always good, carefully made and presented, great cocktails and excellent hot espressos Big thank you to Nikhil, a really friendly and helpful guy, he knew the menu and wines really well and helped me find the right meal, all with a great smile - he is part of a great team - I’m very glad to have Cote back in St Albans ?

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Rod R . 2024-04-02

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I booked for lunch with a friend. Great refurb. Had a lovely meal which was great value!

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Rachel Kepinska-Smith . 2024-03-25

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First time back after a refurb and the place looks great. The staff are new and muddled through with a smile and professionalism - they were great considering its only been open a short time. The food however, very disappointing. My grilled chicken was so dry it was difficult to swallow. Its recommended to be served with a Diane sauce. Mine was served luke warm and thick and made the dish even more difficult to swallow. That was my experience, there were faults with all of my parties dishes. It felt like poor quality ingredients, prepared without love. Such a shame. We didn't complain, paid up and left. Very unlikely to return.

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344trevord . 2024-03-24

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Four of us arrived at 3.30. Service was slow, staff unattentive. Starters were quick, we then waited 35mins, after 2 prompts, for our mains. My husbands Beef was pretty much pure fat. I was extremely unhappy .... however.. I complained to Joanna the General manager and she was impressive. Polite and fair in her response, and unexpectedly waived the entire bill!!!... this I did not expect. The atmosphere and decor is lovely...most of our food was good... Will definitely give them another go...

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anitabV7549YX . 2024-03-23

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Lovely atmosphere. Menu is more compact and looked very inviting. Staff friendly and informative. Food was delicious.

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Paula Spencer . 2024-03-22

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Always enjoy good at Cote, whichever branch. On this visit to St Albans it was a cold morning and we wanted a warm location and a good breakfast. As usual they did not disappoint. A French and and English breakfast with the unbeatable black pudding they serve and hot coffee. What could be better. Not cheap but worth every penny. Staff and service was impeccable and well warrants the service charge.

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Barry Phillips . 2024-01-17

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I've been going to different Cote restaurants for the past several years. Usually the quality, taste and quantity is really good. I've been recommending Cote to several friends. However, the service at the st Albans Cote branch was really bad. When we arrived, there was no bread basket offered, then when I asked about the changes in the menu, we were told, the menu is what it is without the waitress even going to ask their colleague about the dishes we were asking for that we've had previously at other Cote restaurants. We didn't feel that we were looked after. Overall, the quantity for the dishes we ordered has been reduced and the quality has been reduced as well. E.g the French beans looked like old stock. There was no brioche with the chicken liver parfet dish and the portion size was substantially smaller. We won't be returning to the St albans branch.

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Fawad Khan . 2024-01-01

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Lovely meal in a lovely setting. A few hiccups with the food served, but the staff were amazing & it was all sorted quickly & to our benefit. Would definitely recommend and we will be back. Thank you so much

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Heidi Baker . 2024-01-01

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Menu not available as advertised.

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Andrew Rodaway . 2023-12-31

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We went as a group of 16 for a Christmas dinner and had a good time ;-)) Food was good, waiters were smiling;-)) It could have been slightly more organised as they knew our choices well ahead of time- so the starters & meals could come out at the same time - but in general it was nice experience

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Natália . 2023-12-17

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Excellent value and service in true Cote style.

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Andrew Vile . 2023-12-13

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My wife and 4 month old baby tried to go in for a coffee. She was told she cant get a table as a single person and was left to struugle with the door on her way out. And it was raining.

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Diego Kieffer . 2023-12-12

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Went out for work Christmas dinner but sadly no Christmas spirit... No Christmas decorations, no lights, no Christmas music. Dull and disappointing. Would not recommend.

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Barbara Curtis . 2023-12-12

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Can't wait to go back. The festive menu was delicious

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Ellen Tunstall . 2023-12-12

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A great evening out for a meal. Very good food and even a separate menu for gluten free people 😁

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chrishullphoto . 2023-12-10

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Very reasonably priced and delicious breakfast. The tomato sauce was a bit cheap and rubbish and the loos a bit smelly. Service good though!

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josephtE3773GV . 2023-12-09

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Lovely lunch at Cote with attentive waiter

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Debbie Smith . 2023-11-26

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Great spot for brunch. Brilliant for families. Thanks to all the team for a great visit.

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Aidan M . 2023-11-26

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Nothing was too much trouble. We were well looked after. Staff are superb. We'll be back! Food is delicious and great value for money.

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Jennifer Agboke . 2023-11-26

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Had a lovely meal with my cousin

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Phil Griffin . 2023-11-23

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We celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday tonight, there were 15 of us altogether and the whole experience was absolutely wonderful! The food, service, attention to detail, absolutely everything was perfect. A huge thank you to our waiter and all of the staff for making this celebration so special.

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Jodie Smart . 2023-11-19

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Disappointed they no longer do the best dessert (Praline crepes, in case you weren't sure!)

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Matt Roberts . 2023-11-18

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As always Cote provided an experience tailored to my needs - it was obvious my friend and I wanted to chat so service was quick, discreet and minimal. But always attentive. The St Albans restaurant is a lovely place for a meal

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Sarah Robinson . 2023-11-18

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I had the tender duck with the red cabbage sauce. I don't normally eat cabbage, but this was delicious. And the waiters were lovely. The deserts were splendid. I highly recommend this place.

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Kiran Scheimann . 2023-11-16

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Visited with the family for my sons birthday, to start with the French Onion Soup was tepid! Then the chips & vegetables came out cold, which the manager Lina replaced with no apology. Then the chicken was not cooked properly, again, no apology. Then they completely forgot my son’s birthday, that was clearly noted on the reservation. The food was overpriced, and it was only when we ask for the bill that the manager, I thought they would offer an apology. Won’t be returning this place has turned into another franchise, faceless, overpriced eatery!

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Ian L . 2023-11-12

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Excellent! Everything was lovely on each occasion I ate at Cote.

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Didi FC . 2023-11-10

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Great service and food.We will definitely be back.

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Boyan Ivanov . 2023-11-05

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Went for my daughters birthday,lovely experience.We were given 2 complimentary glasses of bubbles,the server commented on daughters handbag,she said it was a birthday present,next minute the bubbles arrived. Food and drinks were great,bottle of Cremant delicious,scallops and moules were amongst the food ordered,pretty much perfect,cheese board and Calvados to finish,along with candle in cheese and Happy Birthday sung by the staff.Nantia was our server,she couldn’t have been more professional and helpful a lovely lady. We enjoyed it so much will be in for lunch soon. Many thanks.

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Tricia Grimward . 2023-11-05

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Went for lunch, was okay but nothing special, has to ask for our drinks and food as they were taking a long time. Also water…. Food was okay but no rush to return

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lucy6947 . 2023-11-05

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excellent food and service. good selection of drinks.

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Graham Tombs . 2023-11-01

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