Cote Brasserie - Newbury in West Berkshire

On a cold and wet morning we decided to have breakfast in Cote and what a good decision it was. Excellent service, very nice food and good coffee. Will return.

We had a family Boxing Day lunch as we do each year but the overall experience was mixed. A big positive is the great service, very efficient. The issue some of us found was the food. My wife had the crispy garlic calamari which unfortunately had nothing crispy about it. The dish was overall very oily and she had to scrap the ‘batter’ off as it was not crisp. She did comment and her comments were taken on board. Others in our party felt the same way. She then had the pork belly which was okay but the skin was not cracked at all, just very limp. She declined desserts as she was put off. I had the beetroot salad which was tasty but not an overwhelming dish. I had the pumpkin tart which was very disappointing. It came out with a soggy bottom with a filo pastry. The topping was mushy and nothing looked like pumpkin. After a few bites I sent it back. After a discussion with the waiter I settled on the tuna nicoise which was not that much better. The tuna was burnt on one side. I really could not be bothered to send it back or complain, i was not really interested in a third attempt. The salad seemed hastily put together. The macaron was okay. I think for the price Cote needs to have a look at its menu, it just seems a little tired. This was reflective when the menu I first looked at was covered in coffee stains and had ripped pages. Whilst the waiter did apologise had instructed staff not to put that particular menu on the table, I feel it is indicative of where Cote is as a restaurant. We will probably not be rushing back.

Excellent food and service, you will not be dissapointed. Perfect for a nice quiet evening meal.

Lovely food. Pleasant staff. Enjoyable meal.

We come to this restaurant almost every week. The little Indian waiter said he was unable to serve my wife with the desert she wanted as it wasn’t on the fixed price menu. We said we would just have thetwo course fixed price and pay full price for the desert. He said that wasn’t possible. FFS why are restaurants so unable to accommodate their clients requests particularly when they rely on them coming in every week???. Pathetic- we’ll have to review whether we come here again. So much for “ the customer is always right” seems as though this isn’t the case at Cote Newbury!!!!

Great fabulous server Avi. Tables a bit to colose together for intimate personal conversation.

After trying to book tables at other restaurants who would could only give us a set amount of time to eat and have fun, I decided to try Cote. It is a place we have often been and enjoyed, especially their French breakfasts! On arrival we were welcomed and given a choice of places to sit. We booked a table quite early in the evening, it slowly got busier and had a good atmosphere. The staff were very helpful and very friendly. The food, as expected, was very good - The cheese soufflé was nice, although I did expect it to have risen slightly (although I have never chosen it before, so it may have been as it was meant to be) more I had Duck a l'orange which was delicious and fell off the bone, followed by Paris-Brest, which was amazing with warm chocolate sauce poured over it. We are always greeted by friendly staff, who are attentive, but not overly so and always helpful. Have definitely learned a lesson, to have Cote as an initial option for dining as a couple and as a party. We were given time to enjoy the meal and each others company without having a time limit, which so many places have now. P.S. The house red Merlot is highly recomended.

This place used to be good. Now I have had 2 bad experiences I am not sue if I am ready to pay them for for a third chance. Went there for a late lunch today. Booked for 14:30, we had to wait for a table……… Eventually we got lunch. Whitebait chicken and and upraded sirloin steak, not bad. Then some menus were quite litterally thrown at us followed 2 minutes later by a demand “what do you want?” We were not ready but chose our deserts. Then the bill arrived. I asked for the service charge to be removed. Why? Like WHY. 1 because it’s optional 2 because I don’t like being asked. “ what do you want?” And 3 I dont pay service changes on my credit card. The food is not great, the service is not great, The staff treat you with contempt. They are better places to,eat in Newbury

We came in for our small work Xmas do and had a Fantastic meal, great service and laughs with the staff. They cater well for allergies which really helped us with choosing this venue.

Lovely place great food and friendly staff

Just had a breakfast which we had to send back. Manager very rude with no apology. She ran the other way rather than talk to you

I visited Cöte in Newbury for the first time last night for a belated birthday meal with my parents. I was highly impressed with the excellent food and the exceptional service, particularly from our waitress Kayleigh. I had a filet steak cooked to perfection medium rare, I usually ask for rare because most places overcook slightly, but the chef at Cöte cooked it perfectly medium rare. The steak itself was excellent, in my top 5 ever, and I eat a lot of steak. The peppercorn sauce was creamy and delicious. I also had the cheese soufflé which was super tasty, light and a wonderful cheese and herb taste, I would definitely have it again. Their wine selection is great and I particularly enjoyed their cinnamon espresso martini, very moreish. All of the staff were too notch, our waitress Kayleigh was wonderful, they even got me a birthday card which was a lovely touch. Unfortunately I live 100 miles away from this branch, but I would definitely return the next time I come to visit my family. Highly recommended.

lovely meal for the family, complementary drinks for my birthday and lovely service from the staff, Kaylee especially

Great food but absolutely not the place to go if you like big portions service was good atmosphere was mostly created by the party of people I was with (over 20) competition is extremely tight all things considered I had a pleasant experience. Would reccomend this place

Food was great and came quickly . Staff were all super friendly .

We had such a lovely dinner here a few weeks ago. Our waitress Kayleigh was excellent with our 2 year old and it felt a very family friendly place to eat. I would really recommend.

Very pleasant birthday lunch with the family

We go here a couple of times a year and we are never disappointed. There are plenty of menu options, albeit the drinks selection is small if you don't want wine. Andrew was our server and he was very friendly and welcoming. The food arrived very promptly. The side of broccoli was disappointingly small everything was very good. The only downside, it was very cold in there. It was quiet so maybe that was why isn't wasn't warm. We will be returning

It was far in excess of my expectations, down to great service from Kayleigh

Lovely restaurant, good food, helpful & friendly staff. Smart restaurant. Didn't have to wait long for the food. Nice drinks.

Terrible food service was slow and non existent the managers just seemed to be using tablets but not moving or doing anything else

I know it was a late lunch and it was nearly empty but service should be the same. Staff obviously going home, completely lacking in atmosphere, cold. Such a shame as it used to be a pleasure to eat here. Food mediocre.

Friend's birthday celebration. Restaurant was buzzing , food was great and team very friendly. Definitely worth a visit

A perfect post Cinema meal with family. Avi was super attentive and food was great. Thank you

My mother and I came for lunch and it was a fantastic experience. We were promptly seated, with our orders taken within minutes. Our food arrives shortly later, warm and tasty. The staff were competent and respectful like many other cote locations. I look forward to returning. Thank you for another great cote experience.

The staff was incredibly attentive, making sure every detail was perfect. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented – every dish was a delight! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable meal. I’ll definitely be back!

Overpriced for quality of service, food and drink

We've been here a few times in the last few months and we have to be honest and say it's one of the best meals we've had. The chicken from the set menu is amazing, as is the steak! The customer service is fantastic and always very helpful! We have a 7 month old daughter who they always tend too. They fit us in last minute when everywhere else in Newbury is always closed so early. Thanks guys, we appreciate it!

We really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Cote. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Great place for lunch or dinner, good food, w Ones served by friendly and helpful staff oh and attractive prices.

We were seated in a nice booth on a busy Sunday afternoon - even though we hadn't booked. We all enjoyed the Prix Fixê menu - reasonably priced and excellent options to choose from. We had a couple of glasses of wine each & the fruity soda. All the team were friendly & cheerful (thanks to our server - didn't catch his name but Silver Fox describes him adequately!). We'll definitely be back again.

Kayleigh was fantastic! I really enjoyed the food and was catered to brilliantly.

We came here for a family dinner. Staff was very friendly and they made us feel very welcome. Great kids menu. Our daughters were very happy with their choices.

The food is amazing and the service is always so good. Love this place.

Delicious food & drink & comfortable, intimate atmosphere let down by high prices, slow & inattentive service & unclean toilets.

I was taken to a table promptly with a choice of where to sit. The one star is to the lady who served me as she was amazing. As an individual, she was perfect. Respectful, kind, and competent. However, the food was delivered lukewarm which ruined the experience. I was sitting close to the kitchen and heard the cooks call for service twice then giving up. Three and a half minutes later, someone went into the kitchen then came with my steak. I thought steak would stay hot to warm for a few minutes but they must not use a hot plate. Pizza express is cheaper and always delivers the food very hot. They use a service bell. Cote. Get a service bell. The temperature of my steak was the same as when I get McDonald’s delivered. Yet McDonald’s is 4x cheaper. I was not asked how the meal was until the end ahh I was just hungry but this sucked. I will not be returning to this location. In fact, I’m probably going to stop going to other cote locations. There are many other choices. Who often deliver better. Nando’s chicken next time.

Alex is a great asset to Cote Newbury. He went above and beyond to look after our party of 18 (celebrating a 60th birthday). Thank you Alex for looking after us all so well! Would highly recommend a party there any day!

The evening flowed very smoothly

Excellent in all respects. Well done.

A very nice welcome as soon as we arrived. Food very nice, a little pricey didn't think to point out we wanted Tap water so ended up paying 5.50 for Bottled Water. Very attentive staff always checking on us.

Went for my partner's birthday. They greeted him and there was a birthday card on the table which was a nice touch, as was the complimentary Cremant. The food was very tasty and the portion sizes were spot on. Very reasonably priced for the quality. Thank you for making my partner's birthday special.

Great food & friendly attentive staff, a very nice place.

Went for lunch today, thank you Marta and the team the sea bass and the chicken were wonderful, will be back. Nice and busy with great service and nice atmosphere for all.

Had tomato soup for my wife and I, great soup, ordered sea bass and charcoal grilled chicken for main course, however this was during a employee shift change, on taking away our empty soup bowls we were left for 20 minutes with no drinks or food arriving, on asking if there was a problem I was told that the sea bass was now in the oven. After 20 minutes since eating the soup I would have thought that the sea bass would have been ready. Poor service during a shift change of employees should not be placed onto the shoulders of the customer. I was not informed how much longer we would have to wait so we informed the staff that we would not wait and departed this restaurant. So very disappointed as we regularly come into eat whilst in town. We will continue to come in but be aware shift change times may be a problem.

Excellent meal and service. Very friendly

This was our first visit to this Côte and couldn't fault it. The service was great and my tuna nicoise was the best I've had in a long time. The Fougasse was a little dry and could have done with more garlic but all in all we were really pleased with it. I would recommend this restaurant :-)

My husband and I visited to celebrate my birthday, as soon as we arrived we were greeted by Kayleigh, who was very bubbly and welcoming. The birthday card on the table was a lovely little extra touch as was the surprise French toast and the staff signing to me - we had a wonderful breakfast, the food and the staff were topnotch! Would highly recommend!

Enjoyed a lovely brunch here this morning and we were served by Kayleigh. Every time we come here Kayleigh gives great service. She is always smiley, welcoming and happy to help. Keep up the great service! :)

My elderly father is a regular visitor to Cote in Newbury but this was my first time going with him. I was so pleased to see how he was welcomed by the staff and treated like a guest of honour. Kayleigh was especially kind and knew Dads order off by heart (he’s a man of habit!) and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was lovely too and the prices are very reasonable. Can’t recommend enough!

Came to visit on Wednesday and have to say the waitress Bella H "I think " was an absolute gem. Thank you for making our day more enjoyable.

Hello I went in to this lovely restaurant on Wednesday and Bella was my waitress she was lovely and friendly she recommended some of the best things on the menu and honestly I couldn’t agree more, will definitely be coming back 10/10✨✨

John was an amazing server and did everything to make us feel comfortable food was great good portions

Had a great brunch celebrating an engagement ! Kayleigh was fab and looked after us so well. Thanks!

Traveled from America to visit family and ended up here for breakfast, amazing food and John was great service!

We went here for breakfast. Staff were very professional and polite and the food came out very quick and was absolutely delicious.

John was brilliant, friendly and professional, the food was perfect and came out quickly

John was an amazing server and we had an excellent evening with fantastic food

Our waiter was Kayleigh and she was great!! She made our night honestly! 10/10 service and 10/10 food! Will defiantly be coming back

Came in for meal and was welcomed and served by kayleigh! She is a lovely girl with an amazing personality but also very professional.

Was very nice food and service. Not very busy but still had a lovely time! Staff where absolutely amazing and very kind thank you very much to Kayleigh in particular who was our server.

Amazing service, delicious breakfast. Highly recommended

Very nice food, was served by Kayleigh was very welcoming and polite

Had the lovely waitress Bella serving me this afternoon. Top-notch service, will be back again soon!

Delicious food - fries especially. Fabulous atmosphere with lovely lighting and superb, really friendly staff.

Food is great. Service is excellent. Shout out to one of their members of staff, Bella, who was absolutely amazing. It makes such a difference to have good service. Make her a manager!

Food was good but service not great. One of our party requested no egg on breakfast choice but got one. I had no jam with my choice, though stated it came with it & one of our group had no cutlery so we had to pinch some off adjoining table.

Fantastic service, special shout out to Bella who was very attentive and welcoming.

A really nice brunch, food was good, service was excellent and a complimentary glass of fizz for the birthday girl! Bravo!

Jon was an excellent waiter, very helpful and fast at making sure we were satisfied. Food was brilliant too.

Exceptional service and cozy atmosphere make Cote a must visit destination

Adam and all the Newbury team were amazing!!

The young man who greeted us was friendly and personable. Unfortunately we then had the licensee who took our order and served us throughout with as much interest as a cauliflower. We were a large party and he didn't crack so much as a smile. It was as if it was an effort to serve us. Food on the whole very nice but my scallops were sliced in half and overcooked which was a shame. It wasn't busy so no ambience. Shame.

For my mums birthday and Kayleigh our waitress was excellent and very friendly

I regularly dine here and on this occasion it particularly impressed. Starter, mains and desert (taste tartin to share) is always well worth a visit when not considering fine dining.

Had lovely time. Great food and service

I had a fantastic experience at Côte Newbury! The warm ambiance, friendly staff, and deliciously presented dishes made for a memorable meal. I can’t wait to return!

Côte made our anniversary unforgettable! The warm atmosphere and attentive service created the perfect setting for our celebration. We left feeling delighted and truly special. Highly recommend for any occasion!

Delicious meal and fantastic service! Avi was wonderful as were all the team. Thank you!

Lovely food and an attentive waiter should have made the whole experience of our visit to Côte’s in Newbury an excellent one. It was spoiled by one factor and that was that a more senior member of staff clearly had an issue with our waiter and it became quite embarrassing. The waiter was given a dressing down just behind where we were seated so we heard. He’d chosen to do this in the centre of a near empty restaurant rather than a private space. Then throughout our meal the more senior member of staff kept verbally putting down our waiter to us, whilst the waiter was trying to serve us, even to the point of saying that the waiter would lose his job! You don’t go out for a meal to be wrapped up in a domestic between the staff, it was awkward and embarrassing. Côte’s as a company should investigate as the waiter is clearly being bullied in the workplace.

Lovely restaurant, lovely service but have stopped going as they no longer accept legal currency. Aka Cash.

Went for lunch for a family birthday. The team gave us such a warm welcome and we were kindly treated to a welcome drink. The service was so friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Everyone was very happy with the food which was delicious. This was the second time I've been to Cote and been very impressed both times.

I have been to lots of Cote in the chain, and this newbury branch was just as good. Great food and staff.

We had a brilliant experience. I came in for a quick dinner with my daughter and we were served quickly. Jon and Kamel were really great, the service was excellent and the food good. Thank you!

Arrived with my 93 year old partially sighted aunt yesterday, and she surprised us with an unusual request, the manager responded with kindness and grace and provided it to her delight. Thankyou very much we had a lovely meal in a lovely atmosphere

Was a really lovely meal service was spot on as usual Jon and Adam were lovely and professional and attentive to our needs

We had a delightful lunch, from being welcomed inside, seated where we chose to be and the excellent pleasant service throughout. The food, the lunchtime short menu, was very good from starters to sweet. We will certainly visit when next in Newbury.

Food was ok. Horrible services.

We were 3 people, went inside for brunch and asked for a table. The guy at reception told us there are no free tables until late in the afternoon (the restaurant was empty at that moment) after which I asked whether it’s possible to have a quick bite since we were starving and he said “not possible the restaurant will be full in 15 minutes”. We left and went to another place (called Bill’s located down the road, excellent food by the way), on our way back (after an hour) we walked past it and saw that the restaurant was empty. Quite disappointing 🥲

Popped in on the off chance on a weeknight. Had a good deal on and offered a bottle of wine with steaks. Although pleasant enough, you can upgrade and pay the difference (which I did) We had Cote De Boeuf and it was lovely, the sides could do with a little more work though.

We had a warm welcome and delicious food.

A great experience every visit!

So disappointed. We were staying at Highclere and the idea of a true French restaurant with authentic French food really appealed, both of us having lived and worked in France. Sadly there was little to show that the restaurant was French except that the menu was in French, the music was English and the décor too. The food was very English in both taste and substance. I had poulet breton roti, two chicken legs with 6 tiny potatoes, my wife had fish parmentier, a fish pie without any haddock! To be fair the delightful young waitress, Kiera, offered her a different meal and the manager came over to try to offer an explanation. To say the least the servings were tiny, nothing more than child's portions. Our two puddings were delicious. We were offered a free drink next time round, but as it tied in with the Highclere visit we have no reason to return.

Steak was chewy , very little atmosphere restaurant emptied quite early

Have been a regular since opening so many years, food always exceptional and have recommended many times……I will never return after tonight’s experience, I ordered scallops.. excellent!, I ordered duck…excellent!, my son ordered a fillet steak medium rare, I was happily tucking into my duck, my son reported he couldn’t cut into his steak, I swapped plates temporarily, it was near impossible to cut, but was easy to tear lengthwise, I took a mouthful to find out it was clearly Pork!, it smelled like pork, it tasted like pork!, it was clearly and obviously pork!. We politely asked if we could get a steak like we asked for, but was told this is how a fillet steak should be. We tore the pork in front of the manager and he agreed he’d never seen a steak like that, so he took it back to the kitchen, returning a few minutes later to tell us we should taste it again as it is defiantly a Steak…. In no certain terms being told we are stupid and don’t know the difference between pork and steak…. Severely bad management and even worse Chef (who refused to come to our table and taste in front of us). Will never return and make sure our terrible experience is widely known. We have many pictures to prove if required.

Been here for breakfast a few times, really consistently great food, and good service. Always comfy and clean. They also have a gluten free menu which is great, lots of options. I’ve rarely had to book.

Food was good for the value and the service was nice. Nice cocktail too.

Really tasty prix fix menu, and attentive staff. I dined alone and was made very comfortable at a very good value.

Live saxophone playing whilst having brunch midday on a Sunday, very attentive staff. Food was quality, we got the vegetarian option which was fab.

Can't rate the resturant highly enough. Staff went above and beyond, an exceptional service. Food was equally as good, however the staff made it a special night. Can't wait to come back !

This restaurant is very well located on the main street of Newbury. It was a rainy day and although there was a beautiful market on the street, on Sunday, we decided to go into the restaurant. The service upon entering was very good but then it was evident that they were not doing table service well as they had several errors. With the starters, the individual dishes have been placed for us five minutes after starting to eat. When changing the cutlery for the meat, they only gave us the serrated knife without removing the cutlery for the starters, with the meat, the butter came when we had already started eating. There are no tablecloths or coasters, although there are cloth napkins. They are small things but when you treat yourself to going to an expensive restaurant you like to be served properly. The chips are the same as any other franchise, the salad that came with my £25 dish was a bit parsley and the steak was a bit poor on the plate. In conclusion, it was good but I wouldn't go back.