Côte Canterbury in Canterbury

Food is delicious, the restaurant in nicely located in the city center. The service is friendly and professional, the food is good quality and the fixed price menu is convenient.

Lovely French food, very tasty, convivial atmosphere, slightly slow service (which we liked). Good position on the High Street within the main shopping area

This Côte delivers on its promise. We had a good lunch at a reasonable price. The restaurant was buzzing when we were there on a Tuesday lunchtime. Good service, friendly staff.

Great for a nice date night amazing service and a great atmosphere. The food was amazing but the only tiny inconvenience I had was that the steak I ordered was a bit too done I asked if a medium rare and it was more of a medium but that wasn’t a big problem for me as it still tasted amazing and we had a great night will definitely be going again

It was my 24th birthday meal I go almost every year for my birthday but enjoy going for girly catch up in-between. A great restaurant that is reliable. We was served by a lovely Brazilian lady who was a great laugh and a real asset to cote!

Most amazing food I've ever tasted , the pork belly was just to die for. ! Lovely staff , food quality is perfect, I will definitely go there again someday Thumbs up to the chef's and staff !

Nice food with very good service.

Centric. Disabled toilet downstairs. Otherwise, 50 steps. Kitchen on third floor. Need a dumb waiter. Otherwise, an accident may happen. Recommended. NB in Kent, they only have Norman cider . it's good, but I find it odd.

OVERVIEW The food was just OK, a mixture of hit and miss on each plate! PLUS + French-style restaurant with classic comfort food options. + The duck elevated the "confit duck à l'orange" to a 4*. It was moist and juicy of such top quality it could be enjoyed by itself. The braised cabbage was overly sweet, and the gratin was ok. + The “garden breakfast" was at a 3* level. The mushroom patty was of note, the most convincing meat substitute! + The fresh berries“french toast” was at a 3* level. The toast and the toppings were ok, topped with a generous potion of fresh fruit. + Formally welcoming and friendly staff. Michael, a senior member of staff, was the most hospitable and always visible. + Hand sanitisers were placed throughout the restaurant. + Walk-in availability. + Reasonably priced. MINUS - The interior of the restaurant was somewhat run down; therefore, it could benefit from a renovation. - The restaurant could also benefit from a quick, hassle-free table QR code payment method, i.e., the "Sunday" payments app. ORDER HISTORY Main: * Confit Duck À L'Orange Breakfast: * Garden Breakfast * Fresh Berries & Vanilla Crème Fraîche

Went for breakfast today. Food mediocre given the price. Mixed up orders and had to ask for everything. Given the prices my expectations were not met. The menu flatters to decieve as does the service. Been to Canterbury restaurant twice now - chances have run out I am afraid.

Went for the steak and wine meal promotion. Great evening, great service and great food and wine 🍷.

My favourite in Canterbury, never disappoints

Was lucky to enjoy a table on the patio, staff were very busy but helpful when asked. They have to carry meals down from kitchen on top floor so need to be fit! Must. Be hard work but they were still polite. The ratatouille was disappointing, little taste - no hint of garlic, too many beans, courgettes were not incorporated into dish, laid on the top instead. Too much oil for me, this dish is all about aubergine courgette tomato and garlic with lots of flavour. Not the best!

We were visitors to Canterbury and knew the name but had never eaten in a Cotes restaurant before. Frankly cannot think why not. The greeting, service, food and drink were all excellent and great value too. Definitely going to be back to try the rest of the menu. I ate Prix fixe and am over fed but very happy!

Very poor kitchen with a set menu especially with 'steaks'. Not steak meat at all. Bought a 2 course menu for kids it was over fried on the grill with bitter coal pieces. OMG french brasserie.

Delicious creme brulee and tasty coffeee ☕️🍮

Just drank a bit, drinks were warm, prices were exorbitant and I just shrugged my shoulders again when I complained

We always go to Cote if we can and have never been disappointed. Canterbury Cote was no exception. Delicious breakfast, lovely staff, nice ambience. The only little downside is that, because the kitchen is on the top floor, if you are on the ground floor the food is not that hot by the time it reaches you, but this is something the staff have no control over.

We had a great time at Côte Canterbury, where everything was approached with attention. The ratatouille with goat cheese and beans is a very delicious twist on the traditional dish. Looking forward to visit other locations of the restaurant.

We had lovely outdoor brunch in the sun. Every item cooked to perfection. Good menu, different options whether veg or non veg. We enjoyed out meals and complete breakfast is a really nice option.

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying breakfast at this fantastic French restaurant, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. The service was exceptional—friendly, attentive, and truly made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the black pudding. It was cooked to absolute perfection, with a rich, savory flavour that was unlike anything I’ve ever tasted. The texture was just right—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—and it paired beautifully with the rest of the breakfast. Every bite was a revelation, showcasing the chef’s skill in elevating a classic dish to new heights. The atmosphere was equally delightful, with a warm, inviting setting that made for a perfect start to the day. Whether you’re a fan of traditional French cuisine or simply looking for an outstanding breakfast, this restaurant is a must-visit. I can’t wait to return and indulge in more of their culinary delights!

My wife and I each had three courses and found it all to be absolutely stunning! The food is rich, flavoursome and cooked to perfection. We've already booked to go again in a couple of months. I think this restaurant may have turned my wife into a foodie too.

We intended to have drinks only at an outside table but were made to feel so welcome by our waiter, we stayed for a 3 course meal & coffee! Our waiter - tall, blond, male, glasses - provided brilliant service throughout & is such a credit to Cote Canterbury. We had such a lovely last night on our holiday, our first visit to Canterbury.

A very nice restaurant during our visit to Canterbury. Quality, hygiene, sympathy, nothing to complain about. The only small point lost in the kitchen was the portions. We're not big eaters, but it was still light for a lunch.

Had a lovely Eggs Benedict for breakfast.

Fabulous food. We had my 10 week old Grandson (he never murmured) with us and when we realised he was too warm outside they happily accommodated us for our pudding inside. Great, friendly staff.

The food was good but the service was awful. Although they have a disabled toilet with a baby changing table downstairs we were not allowed to use it. We had to walk all the way up with the baby and there were no changing tables there. I feel sorry for other parents.

Very tasty food and extremely friendly service. I can only recommend it!

Very very good all: food, service drinks, atmosfeer...all. Thank you and do not put your arms down.

Food is just not great compared to so many other places in canterbury to choose from. service is ok just not that friendly or welcoming. Little to no atmosphere. not as good as it was a few years ago.

Highly recommend! Me and my family dined here for my brothers graduation a few days ago. I have an allergy, and the tended to me perfectly. They altered both my main and starter, and the chef even came out to personally ask me how i wanted the sauce for the muscles. She recommended a tomato based one and it was amazing! The food and service was 10/10, good atmosphere too :)

If in Canterbury on a warm summer day, there’s only one place to stay…

Can’t complain everything was perfect. Bacon salad had little pieces but tasted amazing !!!

Haven’t been here before was by myself and just wanted to have some lunch. Place is pretty but the whole time it felt like I was being watched like they thought I wasn’t going to pay or something, even when I payed I could see they were talking about the fact I didn’t pay the service charge. Had the calamari which was lovely and the chocolate tart which was also lovely but the fish pie which was small but good portion lacked flavour and I felt ill when I left (portions were small so wasn’t that) I also wasn’t checked on the whole time I was there only just watched like a hawk so a bit disappointed.

Waiter was new ànd very polite and humour us.food excellent and good quality

Had the ribeye steak, well cooked and decent service.

Lovely restaurant in the heart of Canterbury. We always have great service at Cote. Good food too.

A group of 10 ladies went for pre theatre lunch. Everyone enjoyed their food and they catered well for dietary requirements. Staff were very helpful and efficient.

I visited today with a friend to enjoy breakfast. Unfortunately my baby knocked my plate of food off the table, causing food to fly everywhere, my plate to break, a huge crash in the restaurant that embarrassingly made everyone look. Basically a whole mess. The staff couldn’t have been less fazed! They helped clean up without complaints, got me another plate of food even though it was my fault and continued to make me feel better about the situation. Can’t thank them enough for making me feel welcome. I’ve been a customer for years but will continue to be! 😊😊

Very welcoming environment from all staff. Had a 3 course meal, all of which were delicious. The portion size's were spot on. Staff knowledge of the menu and wines was great. All in all it was a lovely meal with a great friend. My third visit here and I have never been disappointed.

Blonde male server with glasses was great. Really rook care of us, when we had some issues he upgraded our deserts and drinks. Took care of all our needs and was really welcoming. Ended up paying only about £28pp for top quality mains, desert, champagne and cocktails. Will definitely be back.

As a couple we like Cote as you get personal friendly service the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable and the selection of food and drinks caters for all tastes.

(The previous review was for a different restaurant, sorry for my mistake) Brasserie side in Canterbury is excellent. My partner and I went there for a romantic dinner and the restaurant lived up to my expectations. The waiters were very pleasant and smiling, the food was also very good as well as the atmosphere. Nothing to complain about this restaurant which is for me a must in Canterbury, I would go back sooner rather than later.

I used to prefer the Coté in Canterbury to several I have tried in London and don’t offer the same level of service and although it is a standard menu it always I am afraid that I need to update my review of Cote Canterbury- in the past I found this to be one of the better Cote. However on my last visit the service was so slow we had to leave without finishing our meal to get to an evening performance. I would like to have thought this was a one off, but some friends had a similar experience the following weekend and when their food arrived it wasn’t up to the usual standard. I don’t think I will be visiting again for awhile.

Just had a wonderful lunch at Cote Canterbury. The food was excellent, perfectly cooked and piping hot. I had the sirloin which was large and juicy. And my partner had the tuna nicoise which was tasty. Even though the restaurant was very busy the meals arrived quickly and the staff were very friendly and efficient. The atmosphere was lively but not noisy and overall we were very impressed.

Not the best Cote but still good.

Ambience great, the service was timely and attentive, very engaging exchanges and the meals were delicious 10/10

Cote do a lovely breakfast with quality products .I've eaten at Cote a few times and always enjoyed it . Staff can be either really friendly ,giving good service or a bit detached .

Food was disappointing. My mother makes far better beef bourguinon than the one I had. The rest of the group I was with agreed that their food was mediocre - oily and not very flavoursome. This seems to be a common occurrence at Côte in different locations. Better off somewhere else for good food. Service was excellent, however.

Lovely spacious restaurant, really excellent service and a good varied menu

Staff were extremely kind and accommodating, came in right before the kitchen closed and still gave me the best service possible. Served by 3 servers and one lady who appeared to the manager/owner on a laptop in the corner. Great staff and great food. Lemon&raspberry sorbet is amazing.

Very kind staff and great atmosphere. The food is good too.

Super yummy, delicious food. Their steaks and slow cooker meats were truly divine. As Canterbury is a student town, there were certain offers at this location that made it more appealing that I suspect aren't at others. Very great value for money. Desserts were incredibly decadent. Cosy atmosphere.

Fantastic steak, perfectly cooked, very tasty highly recommend. Arrived late and they accommodated us when they were nearly shut. Fantastic service ****

The atmosphere and service is alright but the food was not good in any way.

It was a great experience. The food was fantastic and the team was perfect. Efficient and warm. Congrats

I was part of a group. The restaurant staff was prepared for our numbers and service for individual drinks and meal courses was done efficiently, enthusiastically and with professionalism and with personality. The wine list was comprehensive and food was excellent. The waiters who attended us smiled while being very efficient. A total delightful dining experience.

Staff couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful and demonstrated a real duty of care regarding special dietary requirements and food allergens. The gluten free menu had an amazing scope of variety and choice and the food was really good.

Lovely restaurant to go to has an outside seating area too. There was a young guy not sure of his name but (I remember he had braids) His cutomer service was excellent, so thank you! Would definitely go back again. The chicken liver paté with French bread was delicious, and the sharing platters, truffle chips, and French beans were excellent good value for money. Excellent food!

Bank Holiday caught out orders and availability. But otherwise very friendly staff and they helped where they could.

Lovely starter although the 'warm' tomato salad, wasn't warm...it was delicious. The mushroom bourrguignon has clumps of what looked like beef, but was apparently mushroom, it would have been better as a mushroom dish without the fake beef looking chunks, and the was little sauce with it...quite a dry dish. Pudding, creme caramel, was yummy!!

Incredible food, really lovely and helpful staff, highly recommend :)

Lovely little place. Was fairly quiet when I visited this evening, however I can imagine it would be lively at weekends. Service was cordial, food was delicious and at a very reasonable price. Chosen for their evident consideration for those with food issues. Would eat there again if I'm ever in the area.

Food very bad, tuna steak burnt and smelled and tasted like grilled meat. Service very very very slow. In the end, we didn’t get the main dish for child and had to leave, and we were there more than 1 hour. Bill charging though was very fast. Payed for everything and didn’t get everything we ordered. Asked for menager but didn’t come. Worst ever everything! And the best in the end, there was hair in fries!!!

Went for a nice meal out tonight however was extremely disappointed! Food was mediocre but nothing to complain about, but the service was absolutely terrible. We went in around 7:50 and it just felt as if they wanted us out, we ordered dessert and cancelled it during our main course as we were spoke to very rudely and we wanted to leave as soon as we could. The worst service i’ve experienced in a while, made sure to keep the receipt with our servers name on too!

Popped into Cote for a pre-theatre meal and were warmly welcomed. We were served and looked after by Laura who ensured we had an enjoyable meals of Chicken and Fish parmentar. The restraunt could benefit by having subtle background music to warm the atmosphere as its relaxing to hear while dining. We will definately will visit again.

Absolutely trash, would look better if staff didn't turn up with clothes iron instead of horrible creases, missing 2 drinks i ordered took ages to come , burger was fine shame chips were cold , won't be going here again

We were a bunch of friends catching up after a while. We were there for 3 hours chatting, eating and drinking. We were not hurried and the service was friendly and welcoming.

Loved it. Great service. Great food. 😊

Very tasty food/drinks and very friendly staff. Positive: The energy content of the dishes is stated on the menu. Our expectations were met to our complete satisfaction. Thanks to everyone involved 😊

Lovely steak here. We had the three course set menu which made it a good price. Wouldn’t recommend the charcuterie board, but would recommend the crispy whitebait for starters. I have a dairy allergy and the restaurant was very accommodating, showing me a list of all the ingredients and leaving an allergy flag on all of my meals. Food came quickly and service was good.

A pleasant meal, spoilt only by the dessert crêpes which seemed to have been prepared some hours previously and zapped in the microwave. In fairness, the waiter took them off the bill.

Really great food and service from Ali. Thank you very much.

Having been here for breakfast a few years back it was very delightful, a group of us came for dinner and we was not disappointed, the food the ambiance and the service was all top notch. We felt so sorry for the management as some table next to us refused to pay there bill and then walked out because the recipe of some dish had changed.. so bizzare society. Anyhow I would recommend trying this French restaurant

Nice meal, good food quality and nice atmosphere

It is a good place to go, friendly service, main evening meals are very nice. But this time I decided to go for breakfast. Which was nice, but it was cold. Still nice and good service. Maybe it was just me. It won't stop me from going again.

Lovely breakfast at 9am on a Saturday when not so many places open. Service was good, friendly but not obtrusive. Customer toilets are on top (3rd) floor. Not sure if there's provision on lower floors for easy access ones, but worth asking before sitting down if that'd be a problem for you.

As we were about to leave the restaurant after a very pleasant meal at about 9pm my husband was taken ill and an ambulance was called. In the two hours before it arrived the staff and a few customers could not have been more supportive. A particular thank you goes to our lovely waitress, Maria, who did everything possible to make my husband comfortable as he lay on the floor. First class service in a difficult situation. Our deep-felt thanks go out to all concerned. I am pleased to say that he has made a complete recovery.

Excellent service with great food

Lovely restaurant. I will make a return!

Warmly welcomed, given a choice of seats and waiter was attentive during our visit. Thank you

We went here on a whim on a Monday evening. Lovely space, allergies easily accommodated. Food was served quickly and was soooo tasty! Would visit again! Will caveat the bathrooms are up 3 sets of steps, I had injured my ankle and was therefore unable to use - may be a consideration for those without full mobility.

Having been in on several different occasions, both for Breakfast and Dinner I have yet to have a disappointing experience! Every meal is a perfect, service and dish are always absolutely spot on! Of all the places in Canterbury this is the one that you must visit for delicious food served in beautiful surroundings,in the city centre. Thank you.

Extremely delicious food. With such an extensive menu, I will have to come again.

Delicious breakfast, would recommend! Try the french toast!

Really lovely food, good service and nice atmosphere.

The dessert was heavenly!! Must recommend pear and almond cake with the best vanilla ice-cream. Devine!

Surprisingly very good food. The calamari was the best I ever tasted. The beef bourguignon was very nice. The staff was very friendly.

Wonderful highly recommend this place

After making a booking for a table of 4, initially everything seemed fine. Although half our party had to send their starters back that had not been cooked fully. We then realised we were seated next to a large group who were shouting louder and louder and swearing constantly at each other as the wine kept being served. Midway through our main course we asked to be moved, the restaurant was only half full and shortly after another table also asked to be moved. Bizarrely the 'manager' was surprised our experience didn't meet our expectations and when we explained our night had been ruined, he explained it wasn't 'their place to ask other dinners to keep the noise down'. All in all it was a ruined birthday meal the restaurant staff should have managed the situation proactively and talked to us rather than ignore us, knowing our experience was awful rather than ignoring us and hoping we would not complain.

Best creme brulee that I have ever had. Absolutely delicious 😋

So pleasant to have good French styled food in the British high street, where the competition is mainly Asian or Italian themed!

We came in today for a coffee but the service was terrible! We were put right in the corner and ignored. When asked for the coffee menu we we’re told we can order any coffee very rudely. We were upset and just walked out. Do not recommend going here. So disappointed!!!!

Very quiet Monday 1pm. Food was excellent and good value. A lovely birthday treat.

We had the Christmas menu and it was all substandard for that place compared to previous times, but the worst was the cream brulee it was not cream and it was overcooked

Comme les autres commentaires, prennent les touristes pour des "vaches à lait" la note arrive et on ajoute supplément bacon non demandé à 1 livre et on compte une sauce au poivre demandé avec le steak à 4 livres mais sans en avoir informé le client qui demandait cela à la place du beurre à l'ail...., et on compte 9 livres de service et bien à ce prix là il fallait qu'il brunch avec nous....encore aurait il fallu que ce soit le même serveur qui prenne la commande, débarrasse et encaisse mais non trois différents comme cela ça met le client en confusion pour l'encaissement. J'ai tout pointé, j'ai fait la gueule, je déteste la malhonnêteté. Cela a été remboursé et des excuses. Mais aucune sincérité. Je déconseille fortement ce lieu. Il a fallu demander la carte à part pour les brunchs ....le samedi midi...donc pourquoi l'afficher à l'extérieur ? Pour pièger le client ensuite ? Le post qui dit avoir payé 100 euros pour trois entrées, plats, boissons, café ne peut être que mensonger. Déjà c'est en livres sterling et ensuite la carte 4 plats est à 40 livres sterling par personne. Donnée en premier au client....bref un accueil déplorable, pas d'ambiance musicale. Un mauvais moment. Peu copieux même pour deux plats et 3 brunchs...le steak frites hyper mince, avec "2 frites qui se battent en duel" pour 15 Livres....très moyen, on est loin de la France qui est généreuse dans les assiettes et loin du Royaume Uni donc on a pas compris le but de cette brasserie en plein coeur de la rue piétonne si ce n'est un attrape nigauds malhonnête.... désolée mais très décevant et cela met la honte pour emmener des gens qu'on invite. Autant un bon Mac DO à ce niveau là !!!!!!

Cotê in Canterbury offers a dining experience that requires patience. Opting for the Le Exclusive menu, priced at £38 for 4 courses, we started with a choice between bread and olives. Unfortunately, the forgotten butter and underseasoned bread led to a slow start. The crab maison and warm beetroot salad were a mixed bag—unsatisfactory crab but a delightful beetroot salad with a tasty black garlic dressing. Mains arrived prematurely, prompting a request to delay, which turned into a 20-minute wait. Despite this, the fish parmentier shone with its excellent preparation and delicious mash. However, dessert menus were slow to arrive, and the spiced crème brûlée and salted caramel tart, while enjoyable, had a more chocolate ganache quality than expected. Regrettably, the overall experience was marred by subpar service, overshadowing the promising moments in the culinary offerings at Cotê.

Nice place and delicious food. We booked a table next to the window. We really enjoyed it!

Sep was amazing! So attentive and knew everything we had questions about! Will be coming back very soon

lovely dinner. sep was fab kind and polite. made sure we were satisfied throughout our stay