Côte Edinburgh

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1. Jude Helliker ★☆☆☆☆

   Hardly know where to start. We were there 18 months ago for a very special lunch which was underwhelming at best. We received an email recently asking us to give them another try so we did. Tonight. We booked for 8pm and when we arrived we were told that the kitchen closed at 8pm. So we had to hurry up and place our orders. Our main course came within five minutes of ordering which was good and actually tasted fine. The staff were so busy chatting amongst themselves they barely noticed we had finished our mains. We ordered cheese which was barely enough to feed a mouse and was so badly cut it was embarrassing. We will not be back. From a fabulous restaurant to an absolute disaster. What a shame. Clearly no-one in charge anymore that cares about customer service!

   almost 3 months ago
2. Raneem Ashour ★★★★★

   I've been there for breakfast, I ordered avocado toast, it was really good, the sourdough was soft, avocado was fresh. The environment is friendly and kind of cozy. Highly recommended.

   almost 7 months ago
3. greg devlin ★★★★★

   We had a fantastic experience, the food was outstanding, the wine was at the perfect temperature, the atmosphere was relaxing and the service was attentive but not overbearing. Our first time here as my wife wanted to try it, so I took her for her birthday. Our new special occasion venue.

   almost 8 months ago

1. Chris Hamilton ★★★★☆

   French onion soup was pretty good. Thicker broth, but nice. Steak fritas were good. Thinner steak but flavored well. Service was nice but a little on the slower side, not terrible by any means, just a wee bit slower than we are used to in the States perhaps.

   almost 8 months ago
2. Huong Giang ★★☆☆☆

   Disappointing Brunch Experience – Poor Service Overshadowed Decent Food We were excited to try brunch at this restaurant in Edinburgh, but sadly, our experience was far from welcoming. Despite the stylish décor and a promising menu, the service left us genuinely disappointed. From the moment we walked in, there was no clear indication of what we should do—no staff acknowledged us or offered guidance. We stood at the entrance awkwardly, unsure whether to wait or seat ourselves. After being ignored for a while, we decided to find our own table. Just two minutes later, a staff member rushed over and scolded us bluntly for seating ourselves, saying we should have waited to be guided. Of course, we apologized immediately, but it was frustrating—especially since we had been left completely unattended and only received a cold side-glance from another staff member before that. When the same waiter brought us the menus (we were a group of four), he placed two of them gently, but threw the other two—including mine—onto the table without a word. Throughout the ordering process, he seemed annoyed, bordering on aggressive. As we were ordering one by one, he snapped at us, telling us to “wait until I’ve entered this one” in a very harsh tone. No mention was made of how long the food would take or any other usual pleasantries. He then came back with cutlery and napkins. He placed the items properly for three of us, but when it came to me, he threw the napkin across the table toward me, rather than setting it down properly. Honestly, his attitude wasn’t just unfriendly—it didn’t even meet the minimum standard of decent customer service. It’s hard to tell whether his behavior was just bad service or if there was something deeper going on—possibly even racial bias. I can’t say for sure, but the way he singled me out in subtle ways made me feel incredibly uncomfortable. To make things worse, our table hadn’t been cleaned properly—there were still visible crumbs scattered across the surface. It gave the impression that basic hygiene and attentiveness were just not priorities here. As for the food: it took quite a while to arrive, but once it did, it was decent. Nothing spectacular, but enjoyable enough. Unfortunately, the poor service completely overshadowed the meal. By the end of our visit, the waiter seemed slightly more polite as we were leaving—but by then, the damage was already done. First impressions matter, and ours was ruined from the start. ⸻ If you’re coming here hoping for a relaxed, enjoyable brunch experience, be warned: the food might be okay, but the service can turn what should be a pleasant meal into a frustrating one. With so many amazing brunch spots in Edinburgh, I’d recommend spending your time (and money) elsewhere.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Yiing ★★★★☆

   Came here for a friend's birthday party and the staff was really helpful! From the reservation to the food and service, it was amazing. Loved the staff that helped us out throughout the birthday party, and they assigned us a private room too. Though, my ribeye was slightly raw when I ordered a medium, but they straight away grilled it with extra fries on the house. I had an amazing time here.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Emily Blaylock ★★★★★

   Great experience for coeliacs as you have a whole menu which all the dishes are gluten free. When the food arrives the have a flag in your food saying gluten free. I had the pork belly dish followed by chocolate mousse. Delicious!

   almost 3 years ago
2. Martin W. Richter ★★★★★

   Delicious fresh breakfast, great choice of warm food, tasty coffee and friendly service. You have to taste the EGGS ROYALE! We went there many times so I have to recommend this brasserie and this outstanding breakfast warmly.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Abhishek Behl ★★★★★

   Finally tried cote and after much promotions by so many people the place did not let itself down. Very nice place with lovely and friendly staff. Visited it on my birthday and it was special. We all went for the fixed menu and I must say the food was quality and very reasonable pricing. Had a glass of Malbec which complimented my meal. I will surely visit again. Thank you once again.

   almost 4 years ago

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