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Join us to discover the delights of modern French food on St. Martin’s Lane, in the heart of the West End’s theatre district. We are excellently situated for that perfect pre-theatre treat, with Leicester Square tube stop just two minutes’ walk away and iconic venues merely a stone’s throw away — like the London Coliseum, Wyndham and Noel Coward Theatres, to name just a few. So, if you’re catching a show on the West End, why not make a night of it and visit us to add an exceptional dining experience to your trip? Snuggle up in one of our cosy booths to indulge in cherished French favourites, and maybe a glass of wine or two…
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialties & traditional classics.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 50-51 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4EA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7379 9747
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Reservations: cote.co.ukthefork.co.uk
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Reviews
Nicola Burns
Quality of food has seriously gone down hill. The adult burger was presented awfully- looked like a kids meal- with a cheap bun, and even cheaper chewy meat- with no garnish or salad on the side. I’ve had better burgers at a fair. Even noticed other diners who had the burger were just eating the chips.
Service was very slow and there only seems one waiter for the majority of the restaurant.
Very disappointed as used to love côte.
… moreService was very slow and there only seems one waiter for the majority of the restaurant.
Very disappointed as used to love côte.
Vilina Teasdale
Lunch was really cheap and not tasty. The mashed potatoes were probably made from some kind of powder — they had a big gluey lump. The sauce tasted like gravy granules, and instead of wild mushrooms, I got cheap supermarket ones. What happened to the famous selection of “five wild mushrooms”? I used to really enjoy that!
I asked about French fries, and the waiter said they’d changed the menu and now only serve chunky chips. Why? Isn’t this supposed to be a French restaurant? I then asked for mashed potatoes instead, but was refused — apparently, they only come with certain dishes. I ended up ordering something I didn’t really want just because I preferred mash to chunky chips.
Instead of properly cooked, aromatic, and delicate spinach, I got a cheap, half-wilted version — the kind I could easily buy from Lidl and cook myself at home. There was no heart in this meal at all. The service was average, and we spent £107 on what turned out to be a very disappointing lunch.
The only highlight was the Crémant — it was excellent. Unfortunately, the tip was already included in the bill, which was a shame, because we really didn’t feel it was deserved.
When I asked why they’d changed the menu, the reply was shocking: “We make more money on this new menu.”
Well, I’m afraid if Côte has turned into an embarrassing imitation of a greasy fish and chip shop, my friends and I won’t be going back. There are plenty of amazing places in London that still care about food and service.
… moreI asked about French fries, and the waiter said they’d changed the menu and now only serve chunky chips. Why? Isn’t this supposed to be a French restaurant? I then asked for mashed potatoes instead, but was refused — apparently, they only come with certain dishes. I ended up ordering something I didn’t really want just because I preferred mash to chunky chips.
Instead of properly cooked, aromatic, and delicate spinach, I got a cheap, half-wilted version — the kind I could easily buy from Lidl and cook myself at home. There was no heart in this meal at all. The service was average, and we spent £107 on what turned out to be a very disappointing lunch.
The only highlight was the Crémant — it was excellent. Unfortunately, the tip was already included in the bill, which was a shame, because we really didn’t feel it was deserved.
When I asked why they’d changed the menu, the reply was shocking: “We make more money on this new menu.”
Well, I’m afraid if Côte has turned into an embarrassing imitation of a greasy fish and chip shop, my friends and I won’t be going back. There are plenty of amazing places in London that still care about food and service.
Cee
Lovely restaurant. Cosier bench seats at the back. Highly recommend the delicious melt-in-the-mouth beef cheek bourguignon. The staff here are so friendly and very accommodating of our requests and generous with their birthday offerings for our celebration. Thank you for looking after us so well Chris and Sanon – we will be back.
… moreDavid Stephens
These are my views based on my experience
The moment we arrived we could see this is a well run restaurant.
Our drinks and meals were excellent, good portions and well priced.
All the team were polite and helpful.
The only let down were the toilets, they need to be checked more often, I used them once and it was a mess, tissues allover the floor and wash bowls. My wife said the same about the ladies toilets too.
I did notice the downstairs dinning area, so bigger gatherings are well catered for.
Thank you all at Cote, we will be back.
… moreThe moment we arrived we could see this is a well run restaurant.
Our drinks and meals were excellent, good portions and well priced.
All the team were polite and helpful.
The only let down were the toilets, they need to be checked more often, I used them once and it was a mess, tissues allover the floor and wash bowls. My wife said the same about the ladies toilets too.
I did notice the downstairs dinning area, so bigger gatherings are well catered for.
Thank you all at Cote, we will be back.
Steven (My Channel)
I visited Cote St. Martin’s Lane this evening, anticipating a charming dining experience, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite live up to expectations. While the setting was cosy and inviting, the service felt rushed and lacked the attentiveness one would expect from a more refined establishment. The staff offered little in terms of menu explanation or recommendations, which made the experience feel more like a casual eatery than a sit-down restaurant.
To begin, we ordered the French onion soup, which was disappointing. The onions were insufficiently caramelised, leaving them underwhelming in both flavour and texture. The broth, too, was underseasoned and lacked the rich, savoury depth that should define this classic dish.”
For the main, I opted for the sea bass, which, while fresh and well-cooked in terms of texture, was somewhat lacking in flavour. It would have benefited from a bit more seasoning or perhaps a zingy sauce to bring out the natural taste of the fish. My companion chose the steak and chips, but found it rather lacklustre. While the steak was cooked to the right level of doneness, it lacked the charred, caramelised crust and depth of flavour that a good steak should have. The chips, though crispy, were unremarkable and lacked seasoning, making them feel more like an afterthought.
For dessert, we had the chocolate praline tart, which was overly sweet and sticky. The texture was rather cloying, and the sweetness overwhelmed the intended praline flavour. The vanilla ice cream on top was also a disappointment, tasting more like sugary syrup than real vanilla, which only added to the imbalance.
… moreTo begin, we ordered the French onion soup, which was disappointing. The onions were insufficiently caramelised, leaving them underwhelming in both flavour and texture. The broth, too, was underseasoned and lacked the rich, savoury depth that should define this classic dish.”
For the main, I opted for the sea bass, which, while fresh and well-cooked in terms of texture, was somewhat lacking in flavour. It would have benefited from a bit more seasoning or perhaps a zingy sauce to bring out the natural taste of the fish. My companion chose the steak and chips, but found it rather lacklustre. While the steak was cooked to the right level of doneness, it lacked the charred, caramelised crust and depth of flavour that a good steak should have. The chips, though crispy, were unremarkable and lacked seasoning, making them feel more like an afterthought.
For dessert, we had the chocolate praline tart, which was overly sweet and sticky. The texture was rather cloying, and the sweetness overwhelmed the intended praline flavour. The vanilla ice cream on top was also a disappointment, tasting more like sugary syrup than real vanilla, which only added to the imbalance.
Eden Parkin
First time visit. Was really good. Food was delicious (especially the warm chocolate fondant), cocktails were very reasonably priced and tasted nice. Service was truly amazing, although I am not sure of our servers name, he looked like Adam Brody, so if you also get him, you’ll be looked after! I’m putting atmosphere at a 3, just because where I was sat was right under an ac vent and I was cold – given I’m not sure if it classes as atmosphere, I’m still putting it in. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. HOWEVER, if you’re allergic to garlic I would NOT bother – yet you can’t go wrong with steak and frites!!
… moreDawn Hingston
Lovely setting we went on a Monday very quiet but I can imagine it gets very busy here . Everything was very good . Would return when back in London also across the road from the theatre
… moreJane Haines
I choose Cote as I am a frequent customer and am familiar with the menu. Love the food. Service good, but was not given my loyalty credit for some reason. Always very busy and rather noisy, but it’s a good atmosphere.
… moreJ Peralta
I visited this branch for the first time, with Frank as our waiter. The service and food were as good as always at Côte. Frank was especially kind and professional, taking care of my allergies. He ensured I could enjoy my meal by checking the ingredient details. When my husband ordered a dessert for us to share, Frank quickly and carefully pointed out that it contained an allergen I am sensitive to, offering to help with alternative desserts we could share. Being allergic in his hands made me feel very secure and grateful. Thank you, Frank!
… moreDoris Chan
I have been other Côte several times and always enjoyed the food and service. Not this time, it was Sunday and only had 2 other tables at 7pm but service was super slow! And got our order wrong (After we repeated twice when we ordered). Then they said they ran out of one of the starters (steak tartar). Reordered. Then after starters, there was a huge gap of waiting time like 20mins and only 1 other table left by then. We had a set menu and love the mussels but the rest was ok.
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