Côte Welwyn Garden City Reviews Summary

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "Our waiter Calum was extremely attentive and very helpful."
• "The service was impeccable also. Felt welcome as soon as i stepped in the door."
• "Erica looked after us really well & recommended some delicious wines to accompany our food!"
• "The staff was attentive throughout the whole evening, they made sure our glasses are topped up."
• "The seasonal pumpkin spice martini was so delish! A small issue got sorted quickly and considerately."
• "The food and service was great we will be sure the visit again!"
• "Great staff, excellent food... Highly recommend."
• "Excellent customer service, fast food services."

Cons:

• "Took a while for someone to come to greet us. Waited a while, no one came to take our order."
• "Firstly, I was given a table right next to the main door... subject to a cacophony of noise."
• "The camembert is undersized. The burger was overcooked and bang average in taste."
• "However, food tasted amazing, enjoyed their steak which was delightful. Will recommend & will go again."
• "The food is good but pricey, however I was extremely disappointed with not being able to pay by cash."
• "Service is efficient. Food tastes great but sometimes is delivered dried out."
• "Service very good but I STRONGLY object to a restaurant that adds a discretionary service charge to your bill without telling you."
• "The background music could be much better it was too loud and obtrusive."

Food Quality and Menu

Pros:

• "The choice in the menu was just right and very delicious. Definitely deserves a gold star"
• "Côtes not only provided with a fantastic melt-in-your-mouth 7oz Fillet steak cooked medium-rare."
• "Delicious food, not to mention the little surprise with the pudding. They truly made my day special!"
• "I had the crab to start which was lovely and fresh followed by pork belly which I could not fault the crackling was divine!!"
• "We really enjoyed the praline and banana crepe and the Rhubarb Martini 😍"
• "I come at all time of the days and you are always well looked after no matter how early or late."
• "Had an absolutely fantastic meal here. The small fried fish starter whitebait was lovely."
• "Food was great and super quick. I am a chef and was surprised how fast the food came out."

Cons:

• "The camembert is undersized. The burger was overcooked and bang average in taste for a burger costing £16."
• "Sorry to say I was very ill after eating pork belly which was very poor."
• "Unfortunately the quality in all areas has greatly deteriorated... my husband got food poisoning from mules frites."
• "Breaded haddock was ok but rather bland."
• "The food is generally good and the service is also good if a little slow at times. However, I do not agree with the 12.5% gratuity."
• "Limited selection of gin for G&T, steak tartare had no egg and was tiny so bad value for money."
• "For the quality of the food it’s definitely overpriced. Had a ribeye the portion was small and the flavour of the sauce wasn’t there."
• "Food overall is pretty good. Portions a little on the small side but tasty and well presented."

Ambience and Location

Pros:

• "Lovely restaurant with attentive staff and good customer service with a smile."
• "Nicely located restaurant with beautifully manicured garden on one side and city center shops on the other."
• "Been a regular visitor to Cote since it launched in Welwyn, and always found their food and service to be excellent quality."
• "A family friendly chain French inspired restaurant. Food and service good and location is nice overlooking the fountain and top of town."
• "Beautiful food. My parents have been to Cote restaurants all over the country and this one certainly lived up to the brand."
• "Cote Brasserie has the Wow Factor; first impressions on my first visit is 'Wow'."
• "Lovely location, light and airy with very nice decor that is immaculately kept."
• "Typical chain of course, It is a good location and the big windows that they open to the world to let the air in."

Cons:

• "We stayed above the restaurant in a flat rental. It was so hot, I believe due to restaurant, like living in a furnace."
• "Although adequate and if in need of food this will not fill you with regret...but equally it will not delight."
• "Went for breakfast. Price was fine but they were not able to swap normal toast for French toast. Not very accommodating."
• "Good food and service. Calamari starter and the rib eye steak with peppercorn sauce for main never disappoints."
• "My family and I had an amazing birthday lunch here. Everyone enjoyed the food ...and remarked on the quality and variety on offer."
• "Breakfast was very overpriced for what it was. Others mentioned their portions were smaller than usual."
• "Lovely food and drink. Not the cheapest and the service was a bit iffy - mixed up some orders and wasn't the quickest."
• "Never fails to disappoint me. We have been here for breakfast lunch and dinner. It's now my go to place for a breakfast on a Sunday morning."