Côte Teddington in Richmond upon Thames

Tucked away in a charming spot, this restaurant feels like a warm embrace the moment you step through the door. The atmosphere is cozy yet stylish, with a vibe that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. The staff? Absolutely lovely—super attentive and genuinely welcoming, they go out of their way to make you feel at ease. The menu is brimming with options to suit everyone’s tastes, and every dish is crafted with care. From the vibrant starters to the indulgent desserts, each bite is a delight. The flavors are spot-on, and the presentation is so good you’ll want to snap a photo before diving in! Whether you’re there for a relaxed meal with friends, a romantic date, or even just treating yourself, this place ticks all the boxes. It’s not just about the food (though that’s amazing); it’s the whole experience—the friendly service, inviting atmosphere, and thoughtful touches that make it unforgettable. And the prices? Totally reasonable for the quality you’re getting. It’s one of those places you’ll want to tell your friends about and return to again and again. A real gem for food lovers! I tried their French stack toast, amazing !!!

Sam serving us made the evening flow very well. Without his attentiveness we could have had a very different evening. Sam was exceptionally helpful and discrete. My wife needed him to know we would order and G&T but because of one of our party is living with dementia, it would only be a tonic. This tricky situation was managed perfectly, leaving us all able to relax. His service throughout our meal was exemplary. Thank you

Went for valentines day. Arrived prebooked at 8.15. Drinks took 30 minutes to arrive. Enquired after our food. Were told they would chase it up. At 9.15 we asked again. At 9.30 we're approached by management saying they were just cooking our food, but they didn't have my order in stock. Why I wasn't informed of this earlier he couldn't say, and could 'only apologise.' We decided to leave it at that and they knocked our two soft drinks off the bill. Hungry and hangry we walked to Bade up the road and were served immediately. Recommend Bade.

We had such a lovely dinner at this place. It was in late November and i had the Christmas set menu. A lovely turkey dinner with amazing pumpkin soup as a starter and a nice fresh dessert. The cocktails were good too. Would recommend this restaurant.

I was treated to a birthday lunch today by a dear friend... I hadn't visited Cote before but after warm welcome on arrival, and very attentive friendly service from a young Scottish lad , the afternoon was a delight.. delicious selection from the 3course menu...and everything was just right.. I will definitely be returning.. thank you

Service is friendly and attentive. Make sure to try the beef bourguignon - best I've had.

Took ages for the food to arrive. One course was very burnt. Every time we go, it is dreadful. We try again every couple of years because other Cotes are excellent, such as Richmond and Kingston.

Table for 6, 2pm Sunday lunch. We were initially served drinks promptly when we arrived and waited for the rest of our party, then it was almost impossible to catch anyone's attention and our glasses were empty for half an hour. The service was very slow despite the restaurant being very quiet. When our main courses eventually came one was missing so our food was going cold while we waited. It eventually came out and was not what was ordered. The manager discounted the meal and took off the service when we complained. This is our second experience of poor service at Cote Teddington so it will be our last visit despite it being just round the corner. You would think in a place like Teddington where there are dozens of excellent restaurants they would be on the top of their game.

Food is always good at Cote at today was no different. I had the pumpkin soup and the mackerel. Good service too.

Lovely friendly staff and good food at a sensible price, fixed prix is such good value as well and Choc desert is to die for!!

The Teddington Cotes restaurant is situated on the high street and has a particularly pleasant lay out and atmosphere with friendly attentive staff and efficient service. The menu was easy to choose from, value for money and the food was delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

Lovely ....a little mishap when placing drinks on the table, but the staff were so apologetic and concerned. Thanks you guys x

Such a shame as Côte was one of our 'go tos' for a decent meal and excellent service. Our food was sub standard and was replaced by another fish stew full of potatoes that I'd already asked to be removed the first time. Nobody checked how this replacement meal was, left uneaten, and none of the staff seemed to be trained to usual Côte standard. Restaurant was half full which at this time of year says it all. Wake up Côte and raise your game or you won't be around next year in Teddington.

One of my favourite Cote restaurants- lovely staff, beautiful setting and a lovely location in Teddington. Amazing space if you are with a pram - so mums and dads pop in even if it’s for a coffee! Whether it’s brunch, lunch or dinner - always good! 👍🏽

Cote Brasserie I had the calamari to start. Now when it first came out I rolled my eyes, “another bout with frozen seafood” however - frozen or not - these squid rings were excellent. Perfect texture and flavour. It really tastes like Squid - not rubber as most attempts do. The sharing steak was perfect. Brilliant meat - and ample sides and fries. Ice cream and Cafe Gourmond were excellent - and great pallet cleaners. My cinnamon espresso martini was an excellent pick me up during the meal.

Have been coming here for a long time but not for a while. Ordered charcuterie platter to share with my husband. It consisted of 3 small slices of bread and some very tired looking ham, not as described on menu. I told waiter it was very disappointing. We then ordered moules frites. Portion seemed to have shrunk considerably since we were last here. The mussels were overcooked and resting in a couple of centimetres of congealed sauce. Appears you've dropped the ball Cote! With so many good and much cheaper, restaurants in Teddington, not surprised it was empty.

We had the best anniversary here with the loveliest waitress (Andreas) and manager (Indrid (from Wimbledon branch)) they were so accommodating. Thank you again.

Really good service and lovely food for an meal for my parents anniversary. Thank you to the staff who made us feel at home and relaxed.

Firstly, our waiter was excellent ! Giving the right food advice across the main menu, fixed price and specials; and being attentive and present to our needs without it being over bearing. Brilliant. This is aside from good food and wine. Do visit !

Great staff especially very kind Ana Maria. Enjoyable place and very tasty food. Strongly recommend

Came here for lunch with hubby wanted to try something new. Service was really good very happy. We had a 3 set menu - white bait - steak frites 8oz - crepes with dark chocolate, raspberries and pistachio cream… every dish was delicious… I only gave it 4* because I should have had a well cooked instead of medium rare steak… but other than that fantastic… we also had a raspberry mojito which was amazing definitely recommend trying it… would definitely recommend going!

Had breakfast complete on a sunny Saturday. Attentive service and the food was back to the standard that used to exist in Cote a few years back before all the “value engineering” took priority. Enjoyable.

Service was bad, a lot of waiting around, the cocktail was poor (think it was just poured out of a bottle) and came at the same time as the food 🤷‍♀️. dirty old carrots garnished my starter, the steak was undercooked and cold. Cote in Teddington used to be so good, what’s happened??

We had a birthday breakfast for my daughter and we had a lovely time. The staff were very attentive and made her feel very special. As usual, we loved the food and the atmosphere. Thank you!

If there were 0 stars I would have done that. Andrea has an attitude, not good for the reputation of this place as it seemed nice at first.Average food, everything was cold, for good 15 min we had to look for someone to speak to

I really enjoyed my birthday meal here today, the crab maison was delicious, the confit duck was perfectly cooked with a lovely tangy orange sauce and the chocolate fondant was wonderful. The complimentary Cremant was a really nice surprise.

Previous visits have been to a much higher standard .

My friend needs a wheelchair and finds it very difficult to get in and out of cars. Thanks to Hayley and Solly, that was no problem. Likewise Stefano who helped my friend into the car when we left. They could not have been kinder or more helpful. Such thoughtful kindness is very much appreciated. Huge thanks to Hayley, Solly and Stefano. A credit to Cote.

Nicolo and the team at Côte Teddington are fabulous. We hosted a family dinner in the private dining room and everything was so seamless. The food, drinks and service were great and we can’t thank you enough for your hospitality. We had a wonderful evening!

Amazing service and food today Throughly enjoyed our time. Thanks

Great service, really kind and informative about the menu. Wine was delicious and food was perfectly cooked

We were a group of six, and had dinner here. Decent place, good service, food was average. Our steaks was underwhelming especially since I was craving a good steak. The meat itself didn't feel good, and didn't meet my expectations.

50+ visits over the years. It's always wonderful.

Thank you to the male member of staff who ensured we had a quiet table because of a hearing disability and was remarkable in his management on such a busy Friday night. He even popped out of the restaurant to say goodnight to us! We were very impressed, make sure you retain him Cote, he is such a credit to your business. (so sorry I don't have his name).

Excellent service!!! Kind, helpful, attentive, friendly - and went that extra mile.

Fifi and Zek made our night so great. We were out for a rare family meal to treat ourselves and they made every moment worthwhile at Côte. They were helpful with changing our food choices to suit our dietary requirements and taking care to make sure everything was brought out as and when we were ready. They made us feel at ease and created a warm atmosphere. Thank you! The food was also delicious, especially the moules frites, the mushroom bourgignon and the pear financier.

Very well catered for-friendly and attentive staff who were happy to help with our queries. Thank you

We had a great family meal! Our waitress Amelia was great, she had everything under control, will definitely be coming back, keep doing what your doing Team Cote!

Shocking experience from the moment we arrived, young staff who haven't a clue, won't bore you with all the small details, but warm starters came before any drinks, when we told them we wanted our wine first, they didn't take them back to the kitchen but left on the side, the rest of our experience is too appalling so we just left.

Great first time experience. Lovely food, fantastic service. A place to come back.

Nice experice and food. Would come back again

I had a lovely time at Cote Teddington. The restaurant is situated in a charming high street, with a cosy and elegant interior. The food was superb and fresh, with a wide range of dishes to choose from. I particularly liked the Moules Frites, which were tender and flavourful, and the Crème Brûlée, which was creamy and crunchy. The wine list was extensive, with a variety of French wines to suit every palate. The service was warm and attentive, and the staff made us feel very special. I would highly recommend Cote Teddington to anyone looking for a quality French meal in a friendly atmosphere.

My daughter organised a Surprise dinner for my birthday the other night and Cotê did not disappoint. The food was wonderful, the ambiance was perfect and to top it all, the staff looked after us so well. Special mention to Richard the manager who is so welcoming and attentive, thank you! You and your team really made my evening special. See you soon Cotê Teddington!

The cooking in this restaurant is not of a professional standard. The wine list is unimaginative. Really ordinary, mass produced, chemical laden bottles are an incentive to become teetotal. And the mark-up!!😲 We were deceived into visiting the restaurant by believing assertions that we would enjoy a French bistro dining experience . I've eaten better food in French motorway catering outlets. I can't imagine what induces people to part with their hard earned cash at places like this.

Great staff Andrea & Sam. They even had a card on the table as it was my birthday. Treated to some extras worry dessert etc which was unexpected and really lovely. Food was amazing. Beautiful restaurant. Only improvement would be for the toilets... not bad but could do with moreregular clean up

Nice service and varied menu 24/12/23

Excellent service. The staff were friendly and attentive and the meal was really delicious and served promptly. Great atmosphere.

Love Cote, Teddington, service & food always good.

Went for a work Christmas lunch where we had pre-ordered our food. Service was appallingly slow - it took an hour for us to get 4 starters. We had to ask for the plates to he cleared. No one asked how the food or service was. No one topped up our water or asked if we wanted more drinks. They forgot one main meal which arrived after the rest of us had finished. And one of our group had to leave before desserts as we had been there for 2 hours and she had somewhere else to go. The food was ok but I won't be returning

Musak was being played. It was ghastly. I was with a large group over…. 60 years plus. It ruins any hearing of each other… which is surely why you go out for a happy supper. I a very noisy restaurant, everyone talked louder and louder. We ALL want to thank the staff for turning the noise right down when I made a very polite and clear request. Well done, that team. Dreadfully done, head office. Musak of any sort NOT NECESSARY NOR appreciated.

A really wide choice of well-cooked food at reasonable prices. Excellent service, and doesn't feel crowded even when busy.

Always a special experience. Great food a staff. Thankyou .

Just come from France and this rates better than some places I ate at in Paris. Nothing different but basics done well.

This review is to Cote generally, not just Teddington which is the location I mainly go. I have been going to Cote for years, mainly for breakfast and sometimes dinner. They used to have an offer that included juice and a warm beverage and this was a motivating factor for going. They stopped doing this which I understood given cost of living and all. What is not great is the new higher cost comes with less food...amount and quality. I used to receive 3 homemade sausages but now it is down to 1 store bought and this has 100% made me feel they no longer care about me as a customer. As a vegetarian I usually stay well clear of french restaurants but Cote always did a good job of catering to veggie options mainly through the homemade sausages they made. When I go out Im expecting someone to prepare food for me...not open a box and cook it. Unfortunately restaurants are not considering that vegetarians and vegans are getting stuck with the same store bought products everywhere we go. You make an effort to prepare meals for meat eaters....would be great if you could revert to the same consideration you used to give us. Until then - this place is a miss for me.

Food was good when the order was taken correctly and then bought to us correctly. Service absolutely awful!!!! Waiting for order to be taken and food to come out was unbelievably slow. Will be trying another branch in future for sure!!! Generous 3 stars due to when food finally came out correctly, it was good.

The food is decent and reasonably priced, although surprised not to see some sort of roast on a Sunday. The service is friendly and helpful, but slow, especially as the restaurant was about 65% full. So much so we forewent dessert as we had been there 1hr45mins for 2 courses by that point.

Great restaurant, lovely food and fantastic service from the lovely Natalia! We were the nightmare table - 6 people on a Sunday night for a birthday dinner including a screaming toddler, an overwhelmed first time mother and an elderly lady who is allergic to palm oil! However Natalia went above and beyond to welcome us and smooth everything over, nothing was too much trouble. She was patient, calm and so very kind. Natalia made sure that the child’s meal was served within 10 minutes meaning that her mother didn’t have to take her home and patiently reviewed the menu checking the dishes to ensure that what was ordered didn’t contain palm oil. She has the patience of a saint and should be highly commended. I can’t thank Natalia and the team at Cote Teddington enough for everything they did to ensure that the birthday dinner went without a hitch!

Very warm and friendly greeting from Richard. Attentive service. Superb food. The Baked Camembert and Mushroom Bourguignon were exceptionally delicious - first time I’ve had them, even though I visit other Cotes. Extremely impressed and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Thank you Richard!

Title: Warmth and Excellence at Cote, Teddington Dining at Cote in Teddington was a delightful experience, marked significantly by the commendable service from our server, Faheem. His professionalism and genuine kindness were standout aspects of our visit, making our meal not just enjoyable, but memorable. The staff's efficient and unobtrusive way of operating was another highlight. They worked in quiet coordination, reflecting well on the management's effectiveness in fostering a team that’s both skilled and poised, even during busy moments. This seamless service played a big part in the comfortable and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant. Cote has managed to create an environment that’s sophisticated yet welcoming, suitable for any dining occasion. A big thank you to Faheem and everyone at Cote for making our visit not just a meal, but a wonderfully satisfying experience. Their dedication to guests' comfort and satisfaction is palpable and appreciated.

Yummy, good price. Letting the 5th star slide as there wasn’t much buzz around the place - but might have just been a quiet night!

A fabulous lunch with the family. Always reliable with the quality of the food & so lovely & French Having lived in Paris for 8 years they certainly live up to a true French restaurant/bistro.

Just had a meal to forget. Seven of us sat down to enjoy a birthday meal, which was pretty much spoiled by the food quality. Calimari was Inedible, the "salad" which came with the chicken and the quiche was just a few stray lettuce leaves. Even the cheese board was disappointing. Staff were friendly, but that doesn't camouflage the lack of value for money. Overpriced and left still hungry. Won't be going back and will avoid the other restaurants in this chain.

A breakfast to forget. Slow and indifferent service. Wrong order. Can’t be bothered to write it down. Food overcooked. Insult to injury added with service charge. Asked to be removed. Not busy, not surprised. Used to be good.

been here a few times when in Teddington for work, always great meal & service

Always happy to go to Cote. The atmosphere warm and friendly and food excellent. Truly recommend the chocolate mousse. Absolute heaven!

Had amazing dinner, signed up for newsletter for a free glass of bubbles. Tasty

Lovely restaurant with delicious cocktails. My steak was over cooked but the chef fixed it. Can highly recommend for a date night.

It's a franchise but not all of them are the same. Teddington has a better atmosphere, more attentive and courteous staff. Most of us know how to cook. We eat out for the experience. Customer service seems to be a lost art in the United Kingdom in general. Not so at Teddington Cote. Take notes Richmond and Chiswick branches.

We went to Cote on Sunday morning for breakfast. Nice service by friendly staff, great food & good setting, we will definitely be going again.

I think they have a great value breakfast and brunch. The staff are all excellent and friendly.

Great atmosphere with friendly service and good food. My only small niggle is that they never seem to fill the cafetières to the top!

A very pleasant atmosphere and lovely food and a very helpful waitress. I certainly recommend this restaurant

The staff was amazing especially Ajmal and ofcourse the food too

The staff here were lovely,, the cafe was spotless and the food was both tasty/excellent value. Look forward to my next visit!

Had stayed in Teddington Fri night after a concert and completed park run at Bushy sat morning and wanted somewhere for breakfast. Knew that Cote had a vegan option so popped in. The service was polite and professional. I had the vegan cooked breakfast and wife had the vegan yogurt bowl. Both really tasty and well presented. There was an awkward couple on an adjacent table that were moaning about their order being wrong and other things later. I thought the staff handled them well. You can't please all the people all the time. Would defo come back next time we're in the area. Thanks.

Amazing vegetarian breakfast very delicious food would highly recommend this

Great service as usual, good food

Stopped off for a Sunday breakfast atmosphere service and food very good Highley recommended and they had live music a saxophone player with a backing tape playing brilliant 👏 👌

I like the food but the maitre d is obnoxious. In an almost empty restaurant I was ignored for 10 minutes and when I asked for service I was given an obnoxious reply by the maitred and told to wait until she’s finished what she was doing. There are lots of places to eat with far less rude staff.

Good tasting food and good for a nice evening out. Kid friendly

Great spot for a sit down coffee and breakfast, lovely staff and a beautiful Parisian feel.

Just very good and if you get in before 7 there's a 2 course deal 😉 .

The existing management is not suitable for me.

Alessia looked after us as did all of the staff we interacted with

We had the pleasure of dining at Cote during our first visit to Teddington, UK. It was a highly enjoyable experience. We ordered the sea bass which was excellent. Our server was very attentive. The establishment was very conscious to cater to people with dietary restrictions and food allergies. I would recommend on your next visit to Teddington!

Service was great, food and drinks were served on time. We including our 2-years old toddler enjoyed our delicious lunch and friendly and helpful staff. I would recommend the Sea Bream Nantais and Salmon Croquettes!

Very relaxed and enjoyable evening. The food was tasty and well presented. The staff are very attentive, polite and accommodating. Special thanks to the manager, Richard who was very patient with us while my wife tested several tables before choosing where we should sit. Looking forward to my next visit.

Great food, even better service and almost always a good atmosphere. Also has a good variety of drinks

Food was great, service was good, although we sat near the bar and they kept serving us across the bar, very strange. Place was a little noisy, not much in the way of soft furnishings to reduce the noise.

Consistently excellent in every way!

Good friendly service, however, disappointing that portion sizes seem smaller than the last visit altho prices are definitely higher.

We had booked a table with our friends, who we had not seen since 2020. We always use Côte Brasserie as a safe go to normally the Kingston or Wimbledon Village brasseries. On this occasion both my husband and I were very diasappointed in our steak and frites. The steak was chewy and the chips were uncooked. My husbands calamari were over cooked and therefore chewy too!!!! My beetroot salad was the only saving grace. It was delicious. Why didn t we say anything on Saturday??? Because we had come out to meet our friends and did not want to destroy that moment.!!!!! A very disappointed regular Côte custumer

03/23 - Big thank you to Robin for remembering me from my previous visits, and hello to Nico who had always been a joy to see. This is my local Cote and i love it. Friendly staff and good food. Some days they go ott on oil in food *depends on the chef i guess but overall good atmosphere and good food.

We had a lovely time and a delicious meal at Cote Brasserie Teddington .It’s my birthday weekend and they made it special for us. Excellent ,friendly ,attentive service and delicious food .and wine .Perfect combination !Thank you so much ! I can’t wait to visit again !

Greatly service and friendly staff, organised restaurant. The food is delicious.

Had lovely lunch at Cote. Delicious food & excellent services.

Lovely experience. Staff were kind. Rose wine was lovely. Port was beautiful. Ordered the sirloin steak which came well done as asked not burnt. Chocolate fondant for dessert was perfect. Sat by the window and it was just a great experience. Would 100% recommend.

Really lovely evening, whole evening felt like a small luxury that was affordable but special. Lovely food and appreciated the non alcoholic options

Goran is professional and great at his job made us most welcome without a reservation on valentines night

Went for the set lunch and was pleasantly surprised to see some non standard dishes on offer with the set menu. It seems you need to be an early customer to get the full range of the menu, however we had a reasonable range of dishes and started with pork terrine and soup both very nice; then mains were coq au vin and what I thought would be a hachis parmentier, it turned out to be a rather bland small cottage pie with a cheese topping, not quite what I expected. The coq au vin was pronounced really good. With one cheeseboard, a bottle of wine and good service the total was about £65.