Côte Reading in Reading

You know what you get at Côte and their restaurant at Reading is no different. We came here for an early dinner and had a relaxing meal and a nearly empty restaurant. But staff were on hand and served us well.

Great food at reasonable price and lo lovely service.

Côte Reading is a great place to eat. The last time we did so it was a rainy Friday morning. The team that work there are always polite, friendly and efficient. The food was great too. Being a rainy Friday, the place was a little quiet but we had the choice of tables!

No cash accepted. Clean, spacious French restaurant with a good ambience. We had excellent service on our visit. We hadn't booked and only had about 75minutes before we watched a show. It wasn't a problem. The food was really good apart from my scallop starter. Perfectly cooked scallops but on a bed of whole peas(not purée), bacon and apple. It was a convoluted mess to look at. I didn't finish it. Everyone enjoyed their meals.

Great service by Martyna and good atmosphere, highly recommend for the service.

Great 3 course set meal for £22 including a steak, service impeccable and food delicious and good portion size. Highly recommend

I visited this branch on 18/09/2024 in the evening. We were welcomed by a very attentive manager. The atmosphere was amazing, but nothing compared to the team! The blonde girl and the guy with her who were serving us were so lovely and asked us how our food was going, if we would like more drinks and so on. It was our anniversary as well that day and the manager brought to us two glasses of prosecco rose (I think) which was lovely! We received a very warm welcome! Thanks so much :)

This was the second Cote brasserie where I have eaten. We had 3 different servers, all of whom were lovely, accommodating and professional. We sat outside. It is nice they have blankets should you get cold. Ordered the charcuterie board which was ok. The salami was extremely hard. Do not think it was fresh, however, the prosciutto that came with it was delicious. It was served with cold carrots and pickles which we did not eat. My father had the ribeye with garlic butter and he loved it. I had the fish parmentier. It was not what I expected, although good. It had prawns, haddock and salmon in it. It was all together in a crock with the potatoes purée on top. It gave the feeling of a shepherds pie. I did not like the pieces of salmon. However, over all it was a lovely meal. And would visit again and try something else.

Lovely food and atmosphere. Great service. Thank you.

Good service. Helpful and kind waiter

Second time going, love Cote in general and this is a great location to stop into. Did the ribeye this time and it was delicious.

One of the best restaurants around. Great steak and desserts

Perfect! I'm in love with this place!

Disappointing. The service was good, the waiter and the manager were really nice. The food was very average and the presentation was poor! Also, for what we ate and drank, it was expensive and didn't represent good value...shame!

Food and service absolutely excellent

Had a wonderful lunch with my daughter sister and niece celebrating my daughters forthcoming wedding in a couple of weeks, service was excellent with helpful friendly staff, food delicious and excellent value and surprised us with a complimentary glass of kiri Royal, such a lovely touch, thank you to all of you at cote for making it so special

Food was not compromised despite a large wedding group eating too. Nice staff

Cote is always a good idea. We visit Reading Cote often and the staff are so kind. Food is great, I can't wait to come back.

We rarely go anywhere else but Cote. The staff are welcoming and pleasant, the food is always reliable with a good selection and represents excellent value. A welcome change from the boring pasta/pizza places.

What a great find. Delicious food- so much to choose from, and friendly efficient service in very spacious, pleasant space. We'll be back!! ...We have returned many times since and now we note the inclusion of Fair ethical spirits added to their extensive offer.

Delicious 2 course set menu priced at £17:50 with bottle of cider each😋😋 We both started with dressed salad with poached egg, warm bacon and sausage pieces..... followed by steak with garlic butter and frites for one ....and haddock with new potatoes and sauce for the other! Marvellous food, price ,service and outlook over the river at Reading🤗🎊🥂

Hi guys, So me and my family were seated by Monica who was absolutely brilliant and our table was managed by Martyna who was also not just brilliant but super friendly, warm and funny while we were there and everyone from my family loved her so much that we will not only come back within 6 months but next week! I loved the atmosphere and the food was lovely!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We recently attended Cote Brasserie for an 'End of year' lunch with work (17 colleagues booked). The whole experience from booking; to sending over the pre-order form; to the accuracy of the food on the day was fantastic. The team even printed out everyone's choices onto placement cards which we found extremely helpful. Everyone was also able to pay individually which again, was so helpful from the team. We will definitely be coming back and consider Cote Brasserie for our end of year lunch for next year. Thanks again to Monica, Mahesh and the whole team for being so fantastic.

Everything was really good. Staffs were nice and friendly. Food and drinks came really fast. Food was really delicious. We enjoyed the ambience as well.

I was a little suspicious since it's a chain, but this was legit French food for reasonable prices in a very nice restaurant. The scallops were fairly light on scallops but heavy on petits pois and a delightful beurre blanc. The moules frites were English mussels, impeccably fresh, sauce just right in terms of shallot, wine, and cream. Excellent wine list and serving ware. Servers were very helpful, though they could use a bit of help with the French pronunciations. Good view of the pedestrian path along the river Kennet.

Great 3 course lunch meal with good pricing.

Food quality was good, but the portion was small as compared with price as I ordered fish only, but the fish portion and chips 🍟 are not enough

It was my first time visiting Cote and it was for breakfast with friends. We loved the Garden breakfast especially the harissa beans (we definitely need more of that). My friend chose the gluten free option and the staff took extra care which was appreciated. The french toast with berries blew my mind. I am not a huge fan of egg and was sceptical about it but there wasn't a hint of egg. It tasted wonderful. The staff were very attentive and kind throughout.

Always best experience, from the entrance people smiley and greeting, food, up to the time we leaving the place.

Lovely meal that was well cooked. The service was fantastic and the staff were very attentive. We'll be going back

I enjoyed a relaxed lunch. The team were attentive but not intrusive. They did charge for a glass of wine we didn't have but when I pointed it out it was corrected. Usual good service. I have eaten here many times before and have never been disappointed with the food or service. Will definitely be back.

Everything was so amazing, service, atmosphere, fooood 😁 will visit you again for sure.

The only reason they didn't get 5 stars for service was because the person who booked the table, and had mentioned the fact that it was to celebrate two special birthdays, had to mention after we had paid that the birthdays had not been acknowledged. Some of our party had already left the restaurant and missed the special treats which followed.

Convenient, affordable and efficient. The menu is fairly extensive and there is something for everyone. It was open quite late which I appreciated needing a dinner at 9pm.

The fish stew was excellent, don't recommend the olives, but they were fine. Great wine selection and great cocktails!

We had such a brilliant time for my mums birthday. The food is exquisite, the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Special thanks to pav our waiter who was so accommodating and help with the menu (coeliac life!) but who also made this an extra special birthday for my mum and our family.

Had a really lovely time. Good food and great service.

Visiting the French restaurant Cote in Reading was an exceptional experience. The friendly and attentive team made the evening truly special. All the waitstaff were attentive and welcoming, with Pavel standing out as particularly engaging and pleasant to talk with. The restaurant's meticulous attention to detail was evident in every aspect. Each dish was a true delight, evoking genuine admiration and showcasing the chef's and his team's expertise. My visit to Côte left me with a wonderful mood and positive emotions. The unforgettable aftertaste of the dishes was simply remarkable!

Outdoor seating and excellent service. Cote is cote if you know what I mean, the 5 stars is for the wonderful gents on staff today, getting to sit and enjoy starters, mains and wine without feeling rushed on a Friday night, food was fresh and delicious.

Delicious breakfast with lovely attentive staff.

Food was delicious 🤤 Friendly staff can help you to choose from the menu. But the cheese plate for one looked a bit poor in terms of the amount of cheese that was served. Apart from that it’s a great place to spend an evening.

Nice place, nice stuff and food...👍

We are regular visitors for special occasions and we have never been disappointed in the food or service.

The service and food were outstanding. We had the French onion soup, olives, ribeye with peppercorn sauce and garlic butter. The steaks were cooked perfectly medium. Great location as well! Parked in the garage nearby.

Amazing experience as it was our anniversary and requested online for surprise and manager in the end gave the surprise and also Sushma was amazing who looked after us. Great food and great team.

My husband, son and I came for breakfast this morning. The staff were lovely and so kind to my son. On that note the envelope with pictures to colour and puzzles was amazing and great at getting kids to practice a bit of french. The food we had was cooked very well and my husband even said it was the best breakfast he'd had out in ages (french toast) and he is very fussy. I unfortunately had to share most of the salmon off my breakfast with my son but luckily cote is very generous with the amount you get. Will definitely be returning!

Food serving is not much for the price, but lovely and friendly staff. The chocolate mouse is really good.

Absolutely love Cote, and eaten in all three fairly local to me. It's a treat when I go, but would eat there 3 times a week if I could! Staff are amazing and work so well together creating a better experience every time!

Fixed price menu good value for price. Good choice on a la carte menu. Friendly and attentive service. Highly recommend.

We had a lovely lunch here. Swift and friendly service, yummy food! Beautiful location by the river also.

Great food served by a warm and friendly staff team in a really lovely setting. Had a really great time.

Thank you for professional and friendly staff. Excellent food. Celebrating our Anniversary.

Popped in as I was on a business trip. This restaurant is situated along with a number of other bars and also a cinema. Food was excellent and good value for money. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Visited on Saturday 16th March 2024. Asked for mussels as a starter, which wasn't listed on the menu, and they obliged. Delicious & tender. Ordered Duck l'orange and beef bourginon, both were hot, tasty and both the duck and beef were tender. Had Sassy apple cider in a bottle, and that was delicious too.

We had a staff dinner, the food was amazing, and there was a great service and atmosphere. Will definitely come back.

Mother's day treat. Fantastic!!

Always a fantastic time at Cote, Reading .. the management and wait staff are welcoming, kind and very attentive! We love u Cote, Reading!

Great place for lunch with family. Food was excellent and good aray of drinks. Well worth checking out.

Without doubt the best of the 'chain' restaurants in the Oracle. It's the service that sets it apart. You're always welcomed and looked after from start to finish. Good food is good food. It's the level of service that sets you apart and Cote do it so well

One of the best steaks I've ever eaten served by the friendliest, most caring staff in a convivial atmosphere. 10/10. Thank you.

Very attentive service, but my steak was a bit chewy in places and the ambient noise was quite high despite there being few customers in the restaurant

One of the best breakfasts I’ve had.

It was very nice experience I went for valentine date with my wife and we both enjoyed it the only thing that wasn't nice is our main meal arrived after we ordered it with more than 45 min (which isn't the norm as I can say) but rather than that everything was very nice

We always get a warm welcome and the food and service are top notch. We had the French Toast Berries and the French Toast Bacon and both were delicious. The French Toast options now come as a stack so even better value for money 😊

Cote Brasserie in Reading was a great dining experience. It is so much better than Cote in Newbury. The food was amazing. The service was exceptional. The whole riverside setting is a wonderful experience....even in the rain! Newbury is dead..long live Reading!

Brilliant! I didn't want to go, my wife did, so we went, as you do. I realise I'm playing to a stereotype but she was right and I was wrong, it's fantastic. Staff lovely, food delicious, get yourselves there.

Bone idol staff. Order coffee, sat outside. Waited 10 minutes. Nothing arrived. Untied my dog and left. 3 people working the restaurant with only a few customers inside and still can't be bothered to serve.

Always a predictably warm restaurant with great french style food. Relaxed, classy.

Cote is my go to restaurant if I don’t want to be disappointed! Always fantastic service and food.

The steak was succulent. would have liked a bigger portion of salade with at least some cucumber and tomatoes in it.

One of my favourite places to eat. Friendly and efficient staff, excellent food.

We love Cote Reading for family celebrations & anniversaries! The prices are competitive & menu is rich with culinary options! The only weakness is possibly the desserts but the main courses are great! Recommend drinking the lower cost table wines with steak & chips for an appetising meal! Close to the Oracle Mall with River Views & large multi storey car park or else short 10min walk to Reading Station! Enjoy!

Really nice as always. Never seems to be too busy, so getting a table shouldn't be an issue, even if you don't book in advance. Really nice selection of traditional french food and drinks to accompany it. It's definitely worth checking out the specials, although everything I've ever tried on the standard menu has been excellent too

Went in just before New Year's and it was lovely. Food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly and happy to help

Fantastic branch! The food was all delectable and service par excellence - bravo! 👏👏

Received excellent service and the food was delicious. I shall definitely be back for more and would highly recommend this restaurant 👌

Such lovely staff and amazing food! Andrew along with everyone else really took care of us and made us feel welcomed. We wouldn’t hesitate to return!

Lovely meal here as ever. Only disappointment from the Christmas menu was the quality of the steak wasn't the best.

Fantastic food and service from the team, Daria and Frino! We ordered the beef bourguignon, pork belly and steak frites along with a few starters. The food was fresh and well-seasoned. Will definitely come back for the breakfast/brunch! Highly recommend this Côte to anyone in the area x

Terrible meal. They got my food order and drink order wrong and were rude when I mentioned it.

We went with our family for a pre-Christmas treat dinner and we were not disappointed! The food was excellent, the service was second to none and the staff were all wonderful! Andrew especially went out of his way to make sure we were looked after and that we would leave happy. Thank you so much, we would highly recommend and go back again! :)

Got to say I thought the state was better than miller and carter. Not so busy as that place and quite reasonable.

Third visit this year. We like everything about it. The restaurant is ideally located near a carpark and close to bus service.

It was a fairly busy lunchtime but all of the staff who served were polite, friendly, helpful & knowledgeable and service was very good as was the food.

We had our friends Christmas meal here and it was really perfect. The communication ahead of the meal was great, the pre-ordering was so simple and the meal itself was fantastic! They couldn't have been more attentive and everyone agreed it was a really great time. It is a little hot in there, but not overly stifling. Thanks so much to everyone who made our night brilliant!

Much better then when it's really full.

Lovely food and plenty of it (I couldn't finish). Good service. Rather noisy.

Generally very good value here. The French onion soup is to die for! Although on my recent visit I found the Beef Bougignon slightly disappointing. The flavour was lovely but the beef seemed a little tough, so I wasn't sure that it had been cooked for 6 hours.

Had a great Christmas meal, service was great.

Good place to eat. I may have set my expectations too high. The French onion was nice, but the chicken was a dry. As for the toilets, definitely some work needed.

The staff were really excellent here this evening. We were a large party for a birthday it was really helpful, friendly and smooth service. Very professional. The Xmas menu was on, food was delicious.

The menu was a bit different but still tasty as I remember from my time in Bath.

Great service, great quality of food and great atmosphere. One of the best places to visit in Reading !

Customer service was brilliant. Nothing was to much trouble. Food was delicious, compliments to the chef.

Great food , long time , poor service

Great place to eat, friendly personnel and good food

Food and service were excellent which is all you ask for.👍

This is the place to dine !!!! Food was exceptional 👌 cooked to perfection and the service was 5 star. Very attentive and polite. Couldn't do enough for you.

We came here to celebrate a birthday and were very impressed with the food. It was quick to arrive and tasted delicious. Only thing that let it down was the service. It was extremely slow, the drinks took almost 15 minutes to come out and the bill wasn’t brought over for almost half an hour even though we were one of few in the restaurant. Other than that would recommend.

Great food excellent service considering the young man was a new starter extremely polite