Côte Brasserie - Cambridge

Name: Côte Brasserie - Cambridge
Address: 21-24 Bridge Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, CB2 1UF
Telephone: 01223 311053
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

37 Reviews

£25 and under

French

Top tags:

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

2 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro, British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:30
Phone number
01223 311053
Website
https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/cambridge/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
21-24 Bridge Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1UF
Area
Cambridge
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Festive three-course Set Menu
£37.95 per person
23 Nov - 24 Dec 2023
Indulge this festive season the French way, with our carefully crafted three course Menu de Noël. From the classic Turkey Paupiette to our brand new Mushroom Bourguignon, there's something for everyone. The perfect way to celebrate with friends and family.
New Year's Eve Set Menu
£47.95 per person
31 Dec 2023 only
Ring in the new year with a special four course celebration menu full of seasonal delights & a welcome glass of Crémant.

Fougasse£6.25
A Provençal sharing garlic bread
Baked Camembert£9.50
Honey tomatoes, toasted sourdough baguette
Charcuterie board£9.75
Bayonne ham, truffle saucisson, Coppa ham, cornichons, toasted sourdough baguette
Cheese Gougères£5.25
Baked choux buns with Dijon mustard
Smoked Salmon Croquettes£5.95
With red pepper aioli
Baguette£3.95
Brittany salted butter
Olives£3.95
Garlic, herbs & peppers

Starters

Steak tartare£9.75
Hand-cut raw beef, cornichons, mustard dressing, toasted sourdough baguette
French onion soup£7.25
Rustic French onion soup with Comté croûtes (v option available)
Chicken Liver Parfait£8.25
Pink pepper butter, fig compote, toasted sourdough baguette
Calamari£8.50
Breadcrumbed squid, served with Provençal mayonnaise
Crab Maison£10.25
Crab, avocado, cucumber, capers, shallots & mayonnaise, topped with sliced radish & served with toasted sourdough baguette
Cheese Soufflé£9.50
A twice-baked Camembert soufflé with a chive & mustard sauce

Mains

Confit pork belly£18.50
Savoy cabbage, gratin dauphinois potatoes, Calvados & thyme jus
Sea Bream Nantais£17.25
In a creamy roasted chicken sauce with Tenderstem broccoli, tarragon & baby new potatoes
Mushroom Bourguignon£14.75
Slow-cooked pieces of pulled FableTM mushrooms in red wine, with vegan bacon, baby onions, Chantenay carrots & potato purée
Paillard Salad£14.25
Chargrilled chicken breast, French beans, endive, lettuce, topped with hazelnuts & croûtes, with a tarragon & caper dressing
Confit Duck à L'orange£18.50
Braised red cabbage, bitter orange sauce, with gratin dauphinois potatoes
Quiche Lorraine£14.25
A traditional French egg, cheese & bacon tart served with a green salad & frites
Quiche aux Champignons£13.25
A traditional French egg, cheese & mushroom tart served with a green salad & frites
Roasted Lamb Rump£20.95
On a bed of anchovy braised lentils with Chantenay carrots & crispy leeks Recommended medium

Côte Classics

Beef Bourguignon£18.50
6 hour slow-cooked beef, mushrooms, bacon lardons, potato purée
Tuna Niçoise£16.25
Grilled tuna steak, soft boiled egg, French beans, anchovies, cherry tomatoes, baby gem, new potatoes, tapenade, mustard vinaigrette
Moules frites£14.95
White wine, cream, shallots, frites
Breton Fish Stew£17.75
Mussels, prawns, squid & sea bream, in a tomato, white wine & chilli sauce with toasted sourdough baguette
Poulet Breton au Grillé£16.75
Corn-fed marinated half chicken With watercress, garlic butter & frites
Poulet Breton Gratin£17.75
Baked in a creamy roasted chicken sauce with chestnut mushrooms, Chantenay carrots & French beans, served with frites
Fish Parmentier£15.50
A haddock, prawn & salmon pie, with white wine & leek sauce, topped with potato purée & a Comté cheese crust

Steak

Côte De Boeuf£60.95
Grass-fed British & Irish beef, dry-aged for 30 days. Matured in our Himalayan rock salt ageing room for a deeper flavour Served with homemade truffle hollandaise, frites & a choice of two sides Recommended medium (For two)
Sirloin (8oz)£22.95
Served with frites & watercress. Recommended medium rare
Rib-eye (10oz)£24.95
Served with frites & watercress. Recommended medium
Steak frites£15.50
Minute steak, rocket, garlic butter, frites (Upgrade to 8oz Sirloin +3.5 Triple-cooked truffle chips +1)
Fillet (7oz)£29.50
Served with frites & watercress. Recommended medium rare

Burgers

Côte burger£15.95
Beef burger, Reblochon cheese, truffle mayonnaise, caramelised red onion, brioche bun, frites
Vegan Côte Burger£15.95
Vegan burger patty, truffle mayonnaise, caramelised red onion, baby gem & tomato, brioche bun with frites

Desserts

Crème caramel£7.75
Traditional set vanilla pod custard with dark caramel & cream
Cheesboard£7.75
Your choice of four cheeses. Served with grapes, seasonal fruit, fig chutney, & sourdough croûtes Brie aux Truffes, Morbier, Chèvre Buchette (v), Fourme d'Ambert, Tomme de Savoie, Camembert (v)
Apple Tarte Tatin£14.75
Caramelised apples with a puff pastry base, hazelnut tuile and Calvados crème Chantilly. To share.
Warm Chocolate Fondant£7.75
Salted caramel sauce, hazelnut tuile, vanilla ice cream
Pear & Almond Financier£7.75
Warm almond & poached pear butter cake with a berry coulis & vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart£7.75
Vanilla ice cream

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
Most Booked
Cambridge
Most Booked

37 Reviews

A
Anne
London
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely seasonal menu at a reasonable price. Good friendly service
Côte Brasserie - CambridgeResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Ulster, ROI
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 30 September 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
We ordered a Minute steak, a ribeye steak and a sirloin steak. The ribeye was tough, undercooked and gristly , we asked for medium but it was rare. The minute steak was so tough that my daughter was unable to cut it. The sirloin was adequate. The chips were cold. The flavoured butter was straight out of the freezer and was as hard as ice. The starters of calamari , fougasse and crab were average , although I felt the crab was over salted.
Côte Brasserie - CambridgeResponded on 2 October 2023
Hi, thanks for the review, we really appreciate the feedback – sorry that your experience fell short of our usual standards this time. We'll use your comments constructively but should you wish to discuss your experience further, please contact us directly via email on reviews@cote.co.uk.
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Brenkez
Cambridge
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service and food were very good. Atmosphere in the restaurant was quite lively. Toilets need some attention.
Côte Brasserie - CambridgeResponded on 19 September 2023
Thank you for reviewing your experience dining with us, we really appreciate the feedback. We'll be sure to address your comments with our restaurant management team and we do hope you’ll continue to be a valued guest of ours.
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ChrisS
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
It might seem trivial but we asked for a bottle of table water, and after watching staff chatting for 20 minutes (it wasn’t busy) I had to ask again. The music playing over speakers wasn’t pleasant… I expect ambient relaxing sounds when I eat out, apart from fast food joints.
Côte Brasserie - CambridgeResponded on 4 September 2023
Hi , we're sorry to hear of the issues you describe, please accept our sincere apologies. We'll use your comments constructively but should you wish to discuss your experience further, please contact us directly via email on reviews@cote.co.uk.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m a grumpy old sod and with that in mind I still could not find any fault Very happy to have gone there Very happy to return
Côte Brasserie - CambridgeResponded on 4 September 2023
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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PickyEater
London
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good to see that Cote Cambridge has returned to its former highly acceptable standard - there was a lapse period, post Covid, but all seems OK now. Attentive and friendly staff, too. Will return.
Côte Brasserie - CambridgeResponded on 31 July 2023
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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AileenP
Cambridge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had agreat evening , food was great as was the service. Recommend the beef bourguignon.
Côte Brasserie - CambridgeResponded on 28 June 2023
Hi Aileen, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, we really appreciate the review and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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Nikos
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 26 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant where I come often because it is totally reliable, the food is good, and the service is impeccably professional. Also, I discovered that they have a separate gluten free menu, which I appreciated very much.
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OliviaM
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 12 April 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
We know the Cote menu but it is interesting how each restaurant varies. We didn’t think this one was great. French onion soup lacklustre and salad Nicoise tired.
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Caroline
Cambridge
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 25 March 2023
overall2food2service2ambience4
Arrived only to be told we had no booking by the staff. They tried to tell us to come back later for a table at 8.15. Our booking was for 6pm and we do not live locally and would need to have been making our way back to the train Station at 8.15. The lady staff member was not all that friendly and once I produced the email booking confirmation rather embarrassingly seated us. My food arrived luke warm at best. I was so hungry I ate it and was not inclined to send it back as the shine had already been taken off our meal out due to the issue with no booking. I don’t think I would return there to be honest. An expensive night out for a cold meal!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Aberdeen
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just lovely as always and excellent service
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AndyP
Cambridge
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Met for pre Christmas meal Booking for 4 at 13.00 Opted for the festive menu but when asked if there was a set price for 2 courses we were told the set price was for 3 courses only For starters 3 opted for the Prawn Gratinee which was advertised as king prawns - a more accurate description was larger than normal but definitely not King Prawns of which there were only 5 working out at over £1.20 per prawn - the other selection chosen was Parsnip Soup which was extremely tasty but served Luke warm For main course we all chose the Turkey Paupiette which was delicious but it was obvious it had been sitting under a heat lamp as the surface of the turkey and vegetables had dried out A very disappointing meal that was greatly overpriced
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newtotown
London
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great place, slightly understaffed but they were full. Most other places closed or not accepting any more bookings. Manager was friendly and all the staff were great. Food as always was good
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OpenTable Diner
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food with good friends in a pleasant atmosphere .my streak frites was delicious (as always) and the espresso martini crepes were a treat.
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OpenTable Diner
Cambridge
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 13 September 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
Good with my allergy side of things, food was lovely, service I rated fair as waitress was just going through her protocol no empathy showed
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JOHN
Yorkshire
49 reviews
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on 15 August 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We both had the set 3 course meal and the food and service was very good.First time at this Cote and not surprised that even on a Monday night was reasonably full.
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kiki
Oxford
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice service and food. The private dining space next the big window was perfect for us 8people gathering.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 20 July 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
The food was terrible. The place looked very nice and the pictures online seemed delicious. But once there, the service was so slow it was like watching a glacier crawl. We ordered the burger for my kids and my mom and it was dry, tough and insipid. The kids did not eat at all! I ordered the steak and it was more nerve than steak. The peppercorn sauce was essentially flour, pepper and water…. My husband ordered the onion soup which was fine and the chicken which was overdone and chewy. The handicapped bathroom was more akin to a train station bathroom, dirty, smelly and the emergency cable hanging from the middle of the room had clearly been patched a few times… Overall, the worst dining experience we’ve had in the UK!
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AndyP
Cambridge
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 July 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
4 x steaks ordered - 3 good - 1 had so much visible grisstle it was unedible discount was given upon complaint
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IanD
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 4 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent lunch of mussels. Good service despite being busy. Would highly recommend
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AndyP
Cambridge
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 July 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
The Menu has shrunk considerably - Choices on fixed price menu is very poor but quality ok
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OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 July 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Dreadful food. Son’s vegan burger was dried up and inedible. Staff unfriendly and rude. Food overpriced and unpleasant. Would not return.
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OpenTable Diner
Buckinghamshire
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 July 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
The food was very very good but unfortunately our waiter wasn’t very good and even tables next to us said how poor he was! Big shame as we had mussles followed by crepes and that was very good.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2020
overall4food4service4ambience2
Birthday - good service but in COVID times difficult to get the ambiance
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Rachel
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely staff and fantastic service. Food and drinks were impeccable. Lovely evening!
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GraceFlint
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. Beautiful ambience. Helpful staff. Excellent food. Quick service without feeling rushed. I cannot wait to go again.
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OpenTable Diner
Cambridge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great customer experience from start to finish. Safe environment, great service but most importantly fantastic food.
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NickM
Kent
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Another excellent meal at Cote. Food well cooked, staff attentive and pleasant ambiance. The place to go in the mid market.
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OpenTable Diner
London
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 February 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very good menu spread, especially on the mains. Look out for the Chef/Weekend specials !!!
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Adrian
Essex
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on 27 February 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good, reliable yet slightly interesting food. Enjoyed the onion soup and duck confit. Still unsure why having had two courses from the set 2 course menu I was banned from ordering dessert from the a la carte.
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Dinner
Cambridge
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 February 2020
overall4food3service4ambience3
Pleasant and amiable. Not exciting or exceptional. Perfectly acceptable for everyday cuisine. Would not go there if the occasion was special!
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OpenTable Diner
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, good food, attentive service, perfect long lunch, my guest loved it and she is FRENCH!
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VictorL
London
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
I don’t think I will come here again, food wasn’t great plus is over price, I would, the waiter and the waitress don’t have any ideas how to look after customer, bad food, very bad service, no no no to this restaurant. I eat out a lot but I will not come back to this restaurant again.
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DollyDelicious
San Francisco
90 reviews
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Cote Brasserie for my birthday and had a wonderful experience. Complimentary prosecco on arrival and the staff were warm and welcoming. The food was fantastic with a great choice from light dishes to more substantial meals with plenty of vegetarian options, too. We shared prawns to start. I had salmon with ratatouille (delicious) & my husband had steak which was superb. My chocolate fondant was cooked to perfection. I can’t remember what my husband had for dessert, but we agreed that it was a wonderful meal and we wouldn’t hesitate to go back.
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AlexiaA
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
Burger was too cooked and slightly bland. Staff were very helpful with us having a baby with.
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JuliaC
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2019
overall4food3service4ambience2
The staff had to continually walk close past the back of our table to get to and from kitchen. Distrating when trying to talk. But this would not be a problem for most of the tables. Shared starter of Charcuterie board not good. But everyone enjoyed their main and pudding. Staff tried to take main order as we were eating starter, but happy to come back when we asked them too.
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KarenA
Cambridge
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food and wine, good service--everything we hope for when eating out, and it's close. Delighted to have discovered it and plan to come here often.
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Côte Brasserie - Cambridge is rated 4.1 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

2 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Côte Brasserie - Cambridge

21-24 Bridge Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1UF

Additional information

Area
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:30
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/cambridge/
Phone number
01223 311053

Côte Brasserie - Cambridge

Make a booking

Additional information

Festive three-course Set Menu

New Year's Eve Set Menu

For the table

Fougasse£6.25

Baked Camembert£9.50

Charcuterie board£9.75

Cheese Gougères£5.25

Smoked Salmon Croquettes£5.95

Baguette£3.95

Olives£3.95

Starters

Steak tartare£9.75

French onion soup£7.25

Chicken Liver Parfait£8.25

Calamari£8.50

Crab Maison£10.25

Cheese Soufflé£9.50

Mains

Confit pork belly£18.50

Sea Bream Nantais£17.25

Mushroom Bourguignon£14.75

Paillard Salad£14.25

Confit Duck à L'orange£18.50

Quiche Lorraine£14.25

Quiche aux Champignons£13.25

Roasted Lamb Rump£20.95

Côte Classics

Beef Bourguignon£18.50

Tuna Niçoise£16.25

Moules frites£14.95

Breton Fish Stew£17.75

Poulet Breton au Grillé£16.75

Poulet Breton Gratin£17.75

Fish Parmentier£15.50

Steak

Côte De Boeuf£60.95

Sirloin (8oz)£22.95

Rib-eye (10oz)£24.95

Steak frites£15.50

Fillet (7oz)£29.50

Burgers

Côte burger£15.95

Vegan Côte Burger£15.95

Desserts

Crème caramel£7.75

Cheesboard£7.75

Apple Tarte Tatin£14.75

Warm Chocolate Fondant£7.75

Pear & Almond Financier£7.75

Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart£7.75

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