Côte Oxford in Oxford

We had a matinee theatre performance so pushed for time. The staff were friendly and very helpful. I had asked for a cosy corner table when I booked which had been reserved. The food was very tasty and although busy we were looked after well. I would visit again.

Great food and a great atmosphere as always.

The staff were so helpful good choices on menu and superbly cooked so much we went back the following Evening Perhaps not suitable for families with young children 😊

Sam was exceptionally friendly and helpful, making the restaurant cozy, warm and welcoming. The food was delicious too! Will come back and would definitely recommend.

Food was wonderful! We went for lunch. Everything was top notch. Service was a bit lacking and it took forever to get our starters (which they removed from the bill at their suggestion for our wait time). They had low staff that day we were told. But they still put out quality dishes. We’d go back for sure.

Lovely birthday lunch with the free glass of house wine with any a la carte main course offer. Made us feel welcome and waiter went above and beyond

Food is perfect and staff are kind and helpful

Steak frite cold . When reserved told it was tested and was hot by waitress , but butter a solid cold lump on top . Third time marginally warmer . Brought beans out much later than mains. Table in a walkway and my chair knocked more than once by waiting staff . Disappointing experience . Eaten at several other Cotes over many years , without complaint.

Thé restaurant was fully booked for lunch on Remembrance Sunday and unfortunately the kitchen couldn’t really keep up. We waited 45minutes for starters, and 90 minutes for mains. The waiting staff were lovely and very apologetic, and took some items off our bill (even though we didn’t complain!). Food was good - the cheese soufflé and fish Parmentier were excellent. All in all a very enjoyable lunch but only because we weren’t in a hurry!

The meals are good and authentic - well prepared and well presented. Service good and efficient particularly in view of how very busy the restaurant was.

I was astonished to find a lovely gluten free menu. I chose the slow cooked belly pork....WOW it was the best I have ever had...cut like butter...and the crackling was amazing 😍 thank you for a great meal, and calling me a taxi. A great end to an otherwise awful day.

We often go to the theatre in Oxford and we *always* choose Cote for reliable, good quality food and service that will get us out in good time. But we always book - "walk in's" are often turned away during the pre-theatre slot as they are already full.

Sam was brilliant as a waiter. He was excellent with us and the other three tables around us. Thank you for making our evening so excellent.

We had a delightful time at the Côte Oxford! The service was very nice and friendly, making us feel right at home. They even surprised us with a complimentary sparkling wine to celebrate my son's birthday, which was a lovely touch. The food tasted wonderful, and the atmosphere added greatly to the experience. Highly recommended for a warm and enjoyable dining experience!

Popped in for coffee on a Sunday morning. Nice staff but it took a really long time given we were just after two coffees and it wasn't busy when we ordered.

What a brilliant and efficient service The manager at the time Jack was a star He accommodated our big group with a smile along with all our rather complicated requests Côte should be happy to have an employee as Jack

The main problem with our meal was the loud and inconsiderate people on the next table. The manager did nothing about them, did not apologise for our experience but did move us but to a not great table and made no effort when I asked for a better one, when there would have been options. The couple next to us complained just before we did and he moved them to a table for four. He could have moved them to the small table we had and the three of us to the table for four. Food was great as usual and the waitress was attentive but we did not really enjoy our evening, which was a shame as it was a celebration.

Cote really has gone downhill, booked for my birthday with my wife and daughter who has Coeliac disease, we clearly noted this on the booking, arrived at the restaurant waited inside a cramped entrance and were ignored for approximately 10 minutes. Eventually seated in a room off the main restaurant with an extremely noisy table of eight where we literally could not hear ourselves think! We couldnt even hear what the waitress was saying much to her annoyance, my daughter wanted steak to subsequently be told they didn’t have any and the only option was ribeye which was more expensive and didn’t come with the choice of accompaniment she wanted, the waitress had to go and ask her manager if the could accommodate her choice to which they agreed but felt as if it was more of a favour than actually offering a service. Because of the noise from the party of eight I asked if we could move to a different table on two occasions both times this was declined, after a few more minutes we decided enough was enough and we wanted to leave by this time we had already had drinks and our starter, I went to the reception desk and said we were not happy and was presented with a bill for £35! Which I of course refused to pay given the appalling service to which the unapologetic manager reluctantly agreed. We left the restaurant and found an amazing Thai restaurant opposite where we received amazing service and lovely food and had a thoroughly enjoyable meal. Having previously had excellent meals and service at Cote in Bournemouth this experience has meant that we will never return, maybe the staff should visit the Thai restaurant opposite to see what great service is really like and learn a thing or two!

We were a group of 10 ladies who had lunch at Côte Brasserie Oxford in October 2024. The food was excellent and Leandré our waiter was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend this place if you are in Oxford.

A wonderful family visit to this restaurant and cannot recommend it highly enough. Made to feel welcome as soon as we entered, checked in and shown to our table straight away and the service and attentiveness was first class from there on in. Food was perfect and the whole vibe just great.

Food was great. egg had a bit of egg whites uncooked, only downside. The sausage, tomato, mushrooms and bacon were excellent. However, they brought my breakfast only 30 minutes after my coffee - it was already cold by then. And there was only one more table in the restaurant! And afterwards they forgot to bring me my croissant. The food is very good - the service, very bad

We were looked after very well. We were early so the atmosphere was better as we left! The food was served hot and to the standard we expected.

Lovely staff and great food. Ideal for a nice lunch with friends

Excellent food. Good service. Great deals.

Beautiful meal again, we were here for our sons graduation meal. Delicious

Had a delicious three course meal from the Prix menu, which was exceptionally reasonably priced. The staff was very good. Will be visiting again soon.

Sam and Camilla took the most amazing care of us and helped us celebrate our daughter’s 15th birthday. Another fantastic evening at Cote Oxford - we’ll keep coming back

We had the pleasure of having lunch at Côte Brasserie in Oxford on a rainy day, but despite the gloomy weather, the staff went to great lengths to make our experience a memorable one. Our hosts, who had come from all over Europe, were truly accommodating and ensured that we had a very pleasant time. The food was well-prepared, delicious, and offered at a great price for the quality. While the rain may have dulled the atmosphere outside, the warmth and attentiveness of the staff more than made up for it. Overall, a lovely spot for a cozy meal in the heart of Oxford.

we ordered a spaghetti and a burger. the spaghetti is quite well made and yummy but the burger is a no. don't order a burger in a French restaurant. the dessert is nice! service is good and atmosphere is great.

Absolutely amazing experience in all regards, will come again. We had a person in our group with coeliacs and were given a gluten free menu, fantastic allergy awareness from the waiter in general. Food itself was incredible and also very quick for a full meal.

A group of africans origin very loud as if they were the only ones there or as if the place was theirs, I ordered grilled fish, and received fish pie in a small portion, I think it was bought from Saysburi or a supermarket and only put in the oven, the price is too high compared to the small portion and not tasty,The toilet not clean and inside was the depot of a lot things.

I have had to greatly downgrade my original review after a very poor experience tonight. We had to wait 45 minutes for our main course (bog standard steak and chips, nothing fancy) and then when it arrived part of the order was missing. The steak was tough and lukewarm. When we reported this to the management they didn't even offer an apology. Really poor service. Won't go back in a hurry.

I visited twice within a couple of days. The customer service was really good, which made me go back the 2nd time. Everyone was friendly & made me feel welcome. Food was good, the 1st time I had the set menu & second time I just got a snack

Fabulous food, delicious house wine but the evening was made memorable by the warmth, attentive, friendly staff who knew their menus inside out and clearly took great pride in being part of the Cote team. What a pleasure

Gorgeous food, amazing service from the staff. Will definitely be back

Fabulous food, friendly, knowledgeable staff

lovely food and quality service 🙌🏾🙌🏾

Went with a big group of 11 - had the best evening. Lovely food as always, and outstanding service from Sam!

Very nice french themed restaurant. The food was nice and well presented, although I was disappointed to see a duck leg instead of breast And it could have been done with a little more orange sauce, I also had to wait 5 mins for the potatoes which wasn't ideal. I would also note that they enforce a 10% tip also not ideal. Tips shouldn't be enforced, a tip Is a gratitude for service. They also only do bottled drinks and they are very pricey for 330ml.

Food was excellent, atmosphere was excellent, and service was best because of Sam.

My husband and I came on a Tuesday evening. We were offered a choice of seating and promptly served. We chose starters from the menu-calamari and pate respectively then decided on the "Steak Soiree" offer. Food was delicious and service was efficient and courteous. Highly recommend.

I made a last minute reservation here for my Mum's 65th and it was the best night. We were welcomed with a free glass of Prosecco each, the food and wine were phenomenal, service very attentive and lovely atmosphere. Thank you!

Nice, proper restaurant. Good food good service

Nice food and good service. The beef was tender.

Delicious food served by friendly staff.Well worth a visit

Lovely staff, lovely food, very accommodating. Would recommend.

Included in my top 10 restaurant experiences. Stunning food at very reasonable prices. Good vegetarian options too.

Having enjoyed a delicious two course meal at lunch time today I thoroughly recommend Cote. It's a while since I last ate there, but I shall be eating there again soon.

Service was very attentive and food was to die for. Overall excellent experience

Very disappointed with the food and service. The scallops I had were sliced thinly so not whole scallops. The duck a la’ orange just had 2 segments of mandarin orange on - I thought it came with an orange sauce??? The steak one guest had was sent back as too rare and came back just as rare - although it was not charged the guest was not impressed. The young waitress must have been having a bad day as she was really miserable and unfriendly 😩

Great dinner at Cote. Better than expected and great service from attentive waiters. We were sat next to a noisy group and when a table came free, they moved us to a quieter place without us asking. House wine good enough with the pasta. Enjoy!

Always enjoy visiting Cote. Food is good and so is the service. It is a good choice.

I always enjoy coming here they have delicious pan fried salmon. Staff are very attentive and friendly.

Sumptuous food, large portions. (If we had any idea about the portion sizes, we would have ordered less food). The service was slow, and our orders were actually mixed up with some starters making it to the table, causing a bit of embarrassment to our host.

I dropped in Oxford Cote on a whim alone for an early dinner. I chose a an ala carte main - duck al orange served with braised pickled red cabbage & dauphinois potatoes. I ordered a small 175ml Merlot. Best whim I have ever made in a long time. Despite being a franchise , the main was beautifully executed. The duck was delicately flavoured and falling off the bone. The red cabbage was the star, not overpowering, just enough piquant to lift the duck and the dauphinois (served separately in a portioned oven dish - well thought out presentation of dish). The detail is perfectly executed and so is the cooking and flavours. The Merlot at good value did not fail to live up to the food. For pudding, I chose the Cafe Gourmand which is a set of bite-size puddings (3 varieties) teamed up with a coffee of my choice. Such a great idea to have pud and coffee without feeling glutton. The coffee I chose was noisette, perfect double espresso with hot milk foam on the top. The staff are well trained, calm, professional and knowledgeable, a rarity these days. Old school hospitality. They more than deserved the service charge of 10%. Do not underestimate a franchise like Cote in Oxford. It has been a long time since I walked out of a restaurant happy and feeling absolutely satisfied with every aspect a dine-out experience. I will return for sure. Well done, Cote in Oxford.

Food excellent. Service slow despite early evening and only few tables occupied. Directed to a table near the toilet when other tables were free. Glitch with menu as it was whisked away after we had made our choices, when we were asked for our order, to be replaced with a "Weekend Menu". Long delay then before someone returned to ask about drinks and a longer wait for order to be taken. Staff were friendly and menu priced reasonably.

Great option. Tasty food but small portions especially in sauces. Unique service. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommended at £60..

The atmosphere of this place was quite nice and the service attentive and friendly. In particular Mr.Leandro was a 5 star host! Food-wise it was really good and in particular the duck à l’orange I had was melting in my mouth. I don’t give 5 stars only because of the portions size and because I would’ve liked to taste a little bit more orange for the duck dish. Overall a good experience and I’ll definitely come back and taste more dishes!

Although it is quite crammed, the food compensates. The white wine mussels are divine!

Really good, will be back. Had a lovely steak.

Waited over an hour to receive first course and wine. Starters of cheese soufflé was sent back as it had sat under a hot plate and dried out.. scallops starter that were so small they must have come from the local frozen counter at Tesco’s. Mains were not much better with my partners fillet steak that was the tail end cut hence messy and over cooked in parts. Our daughter’s sirloin that was thinner than the sole of my shoe … terrible … I didn’t want to complain as it was our daughters meal out for graduation… they had the cheek to leave the service charge on even though I sent back my starter with no replacement. Eat somewhere else is my tip…

Always get great service and food at a Cote. The Oxford restaurant was no exception.

Very good food. The free wine for two steaks (with sources and sides) is good and cost wise

We went here because of the many positive reviews; however, we were seriously disappointed. The food was not bad, but the dish from the menu is very plain by itself: sauces, fries, ice or lemon in your drink…all needs to be paid for on top of the prices on the menu. All in all makes this an expensive restaurant for what you get. And then upon leaving they automatically charge you a 10% tip…sorry, but do you mind if I decide myself if the provided service was worth 10%? In this case I did not think so. Yes, they were friendly, but not exceptionally more so than any other restaurant I go to. Would not recommend: top dollar price for mediocre food.

We ate here 4 weeks ago, and as usual the food and service were absolutely excellent. The only thing we weren't happy about was the very small portion of Pork Belly that arrived for my main course. I've ordered this meal before and I would estimate that what I received was less than half of what I'd previously had. Not wanting to make a fuss, and spoil the atmosphere of our meal, I decided not to complain at the time, but perhaps I should have? The following day I dropped an email to Cote to say we were very happy with the quality of the food and service, but asked if the Pork Belly portion had been intentionally shrunk, or if I'd just been unlucky? I received a very quick and pleasant replying asking for more details, most of which I have provided, and said they'd look into it and get back to me. I waited 2 weeks, but after hearing nothing, I emailed them for an update, but got no reply. I waited another week, email again, but was met with silence. Surely it doesn't take over 4 weeks to answer such a simple question?

Tuna was undercooked, they also bring water for 5.5 £ instead of free tap water if you don't ask for it

We arrived half an hour earlier for our 7:30pm booking. Yet, we were sent away and asked to come back later. It is the first time that when you arrive earlier, you are asked to leave and come back later. Yes, i saw the point but I am not convienced that a restaurant does not have any capacity to arrange a table of 4 guests who arrive 30 mins earlier. I even cannot see them making any efforts to solve the problem or offer us to wait for 10 to 15 mins so that they can get it sorted immediately. Instead, the male staff (manager?) just asked us to leave without any hesitation or working on the situation. So my impression is he was not bothered to help. Yes, we left but did not come back either. Who wanted to celebrat father's day by walking around a restaurant for 30 mins?

Went on a belated Father’s Day meal with myself my partner and my father and also my son. All the staff made us very comfortable and welcome and loved our son very much. The food was exceptional and the service was brilliant so will definitely come back again and also given a free bottle of wine as a Father’s Day gift which was very nice touch

Excellent menu and flavour combinations

We visited for lunch at 1 PM, and there were about six other tables occupied. The starters were very delicious. However, after we finished the starters, it seemed like the staff didn't notice that we were done, even though our plates were empty. It took about 20 minutes for them to clear the plates and bring out the main dishes. Unfortunately, we found the duck in the main dish to be very dry, and the mussels seemed dehydrated and not moist. We suspect this was because the staff didn't realize we had finished our starters, so the main dishes were likely left in a warming box for some time, leading to these issues (or they might have been overcooked).

Great atmosphere, even better food and drink

Great atmosphere. Steak is ok, but not extraordinary, too expensive for the quality. We asked for wine and our glasses were filled without us even tasting it, poor service.

Just wanted to say how much the staff looked after us! We were a 'walk in' for our mates retirement and they phoned me as soon as a table was available. Food was amazing, wine was, tbh excellent, staff were friendly and attentive!I definitely recommend here.

Attentive staff, excellent food.

Excellent food, lovely place and nice wine selection. Staff was very professional and welcoming, especially Leandro. Leandro was an excellent host, his thoughtful gestures made our stay very enjoyable. Thank you, Leandro, for your kindness and hospitality.

Food was delicious. Cooked to perfection. Great French wine list. Staff very helpful.

Delicious! We shared the steak frites (ribeye, medium) and the poulet rôti — the salad was really fresh and a perfect addition. Very cozy French bistro kind of place with excellent service

Great food and great service. We are there twice while visiting for 3 days.

Despite restaurant being very busy a table was found for us and the food and drinks choice extensive. Friendly staff capped off a great experience

I was impressed by my calamari starter, smelt fresh and tasted tender. However fillet steak was poor, tough and not cooked through, partly preparation and partly quality of starting meat. I have been here a few times and suggest stick to fish.

Good mussels chips and friendly staff. Does not seem to have any French influence beyond the name. Could do with a coat of paint.

With the weekend set, I was able to enjoy a generous meal of 3 types of meat (pork belly, saloin, chicken) along with side dishes. It was delicious and good value for money. In particular, all the staff were very friendly and constantly checked on our table to make sure we were missing anything. It was nice to feel taken into consideration as they worked hard to communicate slowly despite my limited English skills. This is a restaurant where you can challenge yourself without fear even if your English is limited! I recommend this restaurant as it not only tastes good but also makes you feel good :)

Great food and a great welcome by a manager I believe whose name sadly I did not note. Very accommodating to us and our friends.

The tomato soup was very nice, but the main dish a little bit disappointing. The chicken was a bit tough and I wouldn't call the greenies next to it a 'salad'. The service was fine, but felt very commercial, could be more welcoming and friendly.

Excellent menu with a lovely selection of in-season dishes alongside their classics and favourites. The food and service never disappoint and staff are professional, warm and welcoming. And my favourite cocktail is made to perfection.

An excellent place, with great food and spectacular service. We will definitely be back to try more of the delicious menu.

Another very good meal. Well worth signing up to their mailing list for the free cocktails

Very nice french quisine. We absolutely enjoyed it and we also had perfect Service. Thank you for honoring our Aniversary with 2 Glases of Cremant. Greatly appreciated.

Excellent meal served quickly as we had a deadline.All staff very helpful and friendly.

The food is always good in Côte and this trip was no exception. Ribeye, moules, charcuterie all bang on. Kids meals were great. Unfortunately, waitress got my wife's order wrong and delivered a sirloin rather than the fillet she asked for but it was still good (for sirloin) and they knocked it off the bill which they didn't have to do. For some reason despite us booking over a week in advance and the restaurant not being that busy, they stuck us in a little side room off the main restaurant where it was just us and some members of staff(?). Maybe this was because we had 2 kids with us but it certainly didn't have the ambience of the main restaurant. Overall another nice meal at Côte and it remains our go-to for a french lunch being consistently good across the various locations we've tried.

Nice lunch and very lovely staff. However, they didn't seem to listen and seemed terribly busy (short staffed?) They gave my husband my shellfish allergy starter .. I know this as it had a flag! They gave us the dessert menu when we said we didn't want it! And they gave the lady on adjacent table red wine when she asked for rose? Language problem? Not sure.

Came to Cote for my graduation meal with large family. Was very welcomed with amazing service! Accommodated our buggy and very well looked after. Would 100% recommend and would come again. Compliments to chefs, manager on site and waitress. A great end to my day. Food amazing too.

Good restaurant, pork belly must try

A very good restaurant, the service is a little long but friendly. The dishes offered on the menu are quite classic but excellent. The place can be a little noisy

The service, food and dinning experience was absolutely fantastic

Good tasty food. Service was a little slow as they were busy over Easter weekend.

Such a lovely restaurant, very friendly staff food amazing

Excellent selection for gluten free options. Highly recommend.

Enjoyed a delightful visit to Côte in Oxford, impressed by their extensive gluten-free menu. The atmosphere and service were both top-notch. I had the ribeye with truffle fries, cooked perfectly, and the crème caramel was a highlight.

Very welcoming atmosphere, the food was amazing, you'd have to be a meat 🥩 eater to go here, not sure what vegetarian food is available, didn't bother with that. A good selection of steak and starters set in a quaint location. A meal well deserved for a birthday girl and fun had by all.