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Wimbledon’s popular French restaurant is a busy brasserie with obvious ambitions to be a chain – it has already spawned a branch in Soho. That means blandly tiled floors and mirrored walls extending to the back of a large low-ceilinged venue on the high street. It also means assorted staff with limited knowledge of French cuisine. The food hails from all over France and includes Breton crêpes and cider. Starters range from a decent duck, chicken and pork terrine to some grilled prawns swimming in garlicky butter that seemed mass-produced. Light and predictable mains include the crêpes and tuna niçoise. Our duck confit was dry, albeit moistened by flageolet beans. Or there are various cuts of (ordinary) steak or chicken, both with frites. Desserts are again French staples (crème brûlée, and so on) and there’s a range of Gallic wines with all the necessary grape varieties by the glass. Prices vary with time of day or week. Côte is very amenable, but it’s also loud, clattery and lacking finesse.
Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2009
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- 8 High Street, Wimbledon, SW19 5DX
- Area: Wimbledon
- Tel: 020 8947 7100
- Website
- Category: French
- Travel: Wimbledon tube/rail
- Times: Meals served noon-11pm Mon-Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun
- Price: Set meal (noon-7pm, Mon-Fri) £9.95 2 courses, £11.95 3 courses. Main courses £8.75-£17
- Credit cards: AmEx, MC, V
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I had heard nothing but good things about this place (i work in the same environment) and went there on a Sunday afternoon. It was busy so didn't expect the fastest service, despite there being alot of waiting staff. It started well with prompt drinks service etc but then went downhill from there. Our starters took ages to arrive and when it did, the Calamri (which i had ordered on a recommendation) was cold and chewy, so we sent it back. We sat with dirty plates for a good while, then my main salad arrived, which was nice albeit served in a very strange bowl but my partner's duck was too fatty, very disappointing. By the time we left there were only a few tables left, we shared a nice desert and coffee. I am hoping that this was a one off bad day, as I liked the casual feel of the place and the menu looks nice, however they need to up the service levels and teach the waitresses to smile.
rude staff, bad service - don't go here
Personally found this restaurant fantastic - food excellent and great value for money, friendly service too!
After a fantastic first visit in which we had recommended this restaurant to most of our friends, we were thoroughly disappointed on our second visit to find things had radically declined in a month. It seems in their initial opening they had pulled out all the stops for review, press ect. and have now replaced it with the cheapest alternative. Rude and seemingly untrained waiting staff along with cold food that we had to send back, which we had already waited an hour for. Now a run of the mill chain restaurant. Such a shame as we had high hopes for what seemed excellent food and reasonably priced. Will not be rushing back.
Took my girlfriend to Cóte last night without any expectations at all. It honestly has to be one of the most memorable dining experiences I have had in years in fact it was perfect. The food was that good that I would have no qualms if it were served to me in one of the more popular and proclaimed restaurants in the city. The staff were attentive and friendly as if they all knew they were on the cusp of something truly magnificent, which when I received the bill quite simply was.