Côte Shrewsbury Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The service was amazing and really enjoyed the saxophone."
• "Service was exceptional with just the right amount of humour."
• "Popped in for lunch in town and it took us a little longer than expected ... But with good quality food and friendly service we had a good time!"
• "Staff very helpful and welcoming."
• "We concur with the previous reviews here. My biggest impression is how fantastic and attentive the staff are."
• "Staff at the Shrewsbury Cote were very friendly and professional."
• "Outstanding meal in a lovely atmosphere with live saxophone player."
• "Côte is always impressive, 1st time at Shrewsbury and it didn't disappoint."

Cons:

• "Reading other reviews maybe we picked an off day but the service was grumpy at best."
• "For me, the portion size of the main meal was a little small and slow service meant we were there longer than we thought."
• "Service was relaxed no being rushed."
• "Service felt rushed for the first course which literally arrived with our aperitif."
• "The service was very nice; the only problem was the restroom."
• "It was busy but service was excellent and food was good."
• "The service was great but I wasn't impressed by the charge which is supposed to be optional."
• "The food was lovely. The service was great but I wasn't impressed by the charge which is supposed to be optional."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Had planned to have brunch but then decided on fish dishes which were exquisite."
• "The food was excellent too. I had the ribeye steak which was cooked perfectly and very tasty."
• "Lovely welcome, seated straight away but the food was fantastic and excellent value."
• "French onion soup and chicken Breton ordered and calamari and butternut squash. Both delicious."
• "The food was absolutely delicious."
• "This was an incredible find. Good French style food, at good prices, with superb service."
• "The full breakfast was delicious and came with juice and coffee of your choice."
• "The French onion soup was beautiful! It’s been a while since I’ve had a proper onion soup!"

Cons:

• "The service was grumpy at best food average."
• "You could think that you are on holiday sitting outside taking in the the historic building's and watching the world go by. Served by a very nice young lady."
• "Place was dead. Calamari was too greasy so couldn’t eat it all."
• "Toast was cold which was the first thing I noticed."
• "But the pudding wasn't quite right, it was removed from our bill, we weren't expecting that."
• "Visited Cote a week last Friday, would have reviewed sooner but waiting for a response from the Manager in Training."
• "Somewhat pretentious 'welcome' on admitting we hadn't booked for lunch and things didn't improve much."
• "Had the 2 course meal for £14.95. Wow the food was absolutely delicious."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "It's position on the square is excellent and if you have a window seat it is great to watch the world happening in the vibrant square."
• "You could think that you are on holiday sitting outside taking in the the historic building's and watching the world go by."
• "The lighting was warm and romantic. The atmosphere was pleasant."
• "A fantastic breakfast and perfectly catered to children and babies which makes it such a better experience when eating out."
• "Absolutely fantastic experience here. I have booked online for a special occasion."
• "Lovely meal for our wedding anniversary."
• "The food was excellent, and the staff was very helpful, attentive and made it very special for us."
• "Very calm and Parisienne feel to the food and service."

Cons:

• "Pity as we were meeting old friends for a special get together - didn’t stay for coffees pleased to get out of the place!"
• "Our only slight disappointment was service felt rushed for the first course."
• "The service was very nice; the only problem was the restroom, which is why I’ve taken away a star."
• "Cold and tiny! Cold monkfish. Tiny mussels dry tuna."
• "We found Le Cote quite by accident one warm but damp drizzly afternoon visiting Shrewsbury."
• "When we arrived very cramped space! Literally could hear the people next to you."
• "Went there once, seemed a little out of place, food was good and service impeccable, just not what I had expected, seemed to have escaped from France, perhaps too formal."
• "The service was great but I wasn't impressed by the charge which is supposed to be optional but if you don't know and require to not have it, they charge you an arm and a leg."