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Cocotte Bistro

4.3
4.3
758 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Meet Cocotte...A taste of modern authentic French cuisine

Bubbles by the glass, locally sourced fresh ingredients, seasonal creations. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a weekend brunch, treat yourself to delectable and visually stunning dishes inspired by French cuisine.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, French / Canadian, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:30–09:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:30 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 17:00–21:30 Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (613) 216-2912
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Located in an exclusive setting where classical architecture meets innovative concepts, our spaces were designed to provide you with the best setting for an array of events, from private meetings to weddings as well as large-scale gatherings. With up-to-date technology, The Metcalfe Hotel provides turn-key and stress-free services.

What 758 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocotte Bistro offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food" and "great service." The French bistro ambiance is charming, blending cozy and chic elements. Although noise levels can be high, the "delicious French cuisine" and attentive staff make it worth visiting. Highlights include "perfectly executed" dishes and generous portions.
758 Reviews
  1. Elsa

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My friend and I have been served by Cedric. He did a great service. He was intentional communicated with us, and was patient.

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  2. sian

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening! Service was outstanding from the concierge, to the server, to the busboys. Very attentive & polite. Menu was diverse and interesting, food was delicious. Excellent wine list. Highly recommend!

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  3. Louise

    VIP

    Ottawa

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the energy. Friendly, fast service, the mushroom toast, the americano breakfast were delicious.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great. Attentive and professional with good recommendations.

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  5. Sam

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time there, but seems to be highly overrated. Food was average at best.
    Cocotte BistroResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Sam, thanks for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations. We do our best to offer quality dishes, so your feedback is really important to us. Hopefully, we can make your next visit a better one! Best regards, Cocotte Bistro

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  6. Joyce

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a reservation on Valentines Day weekend (not the day of) specifically looking for restaurants that don’t have set menus that weekend. The reservation system allowed us to choose a reservation with or without a set menu, so I chose the one without. Upon arrival we were told there was only a set menu with things we probably wouldn’t have ordered ourselves.
    Cocotte BistroResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Joyce, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear that the service and ambiance were to your liking, but we sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the menu. We understand how disappointing it can be when expectations don’t match the experience, and we’ll work to make sure the reservation system is clearer moving forward. We truly hope to have the opportunity to offer you a better experience on your next visit! Best regards, Cocotte Bistro

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  7. jacqueline

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Un peu désorganisé au début, mais bon service et bon repas, mais un peu dispendueux. / A bit disorganized at the beginning. Good service and good food, but a bit expensive.
    Cocotte BistroResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Jacqueline, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the service and food, and we appreciate your patience with the initial service. We also understand your thoughts on the pricing and will take your feedback into account as we continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Cocotte Bistro

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  8. Mireille

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is our second visit. Greeting was great. Ambiance is somewhat sterile...more like a cafeteria..lacks privacy. Table service was professional and friendly. The 4 course meal was sub standard. The duck was well prepared but the green beans raw and undercooked. The Moraccan style salmon was overcooked and dry. The green beans also raw and uncooked. The Moroccan rice was overcooked and dry. The soup was Lukewarm. Water and beverages were good. Dessert...fruit tarts were very good. Coffee was good. The meal was overpriced and sub standard. We did not complain on site due to the fact we live out of town and delays would have made travel more risky.
    Cocotte BistroResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Mireille, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re happy to hear that you received a warm welcome and enjoyed the service. We also appreciate your feedback on the ambiance and food. We will work to make your next experience even better! Best regards, Cocotte Bistro

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  9. Kathia

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super bonne nourriture, belle ambiance, super beau restaurant, la senteur de l’air ambiante est incroyable!
    Cocotte BistroResponded 6 days ago
    Bonjour Kathia, Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique avis ! Nous sommes ravis que la nourriture, l'ambiance et l'expérience vous aient plu. Nous serions ravis de vous accueillir à nouveau très bientôt ! Bien à vous, Cocotte Bistro

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  10. Matthew

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My fiancée and I had an underwhelming experience here on Valentine’s Day. We showed up to our reservation and the host sat us at a table set up in the lobby of the hotel, saying that the only one available in the dining room was very tight. Fine. However I asked to move because whenever the lobby doors opened there would be a rush of cold air. We were moved to the back area of the dining room where there must have been half a dozen tables open. Now, maybe they were for reservations - but then what were we?? We were seated this time at a wobbly table pushed up against a piller. The kind where you feel like you’re in the middle of a walkway. (We were told by our waiter it was a makeshift table they had set up just for that night). This despite there being three objectively nicer tables free around us, one of which stayed empty until just before we left 2 hours later. I don’t claim to know the complexities of assigning seating at a busy restaurant, especially on Valentine’s Day. But the optics of being seated at two undesirable tables when others seemed available did not make us feel particularly valued as customers. Not at $100 a plate. The food was good though.
    Cocotte BistroResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Matthew, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We truly apologize for the seating issues you encountered. We understand how important it is to feel valued, especially on a special occasion like Valentine’s Day, and we regret that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Please know that we are actively working to improve our seating arrangements to ensure a more seamless experience for our guests in the future. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much more enjoyable visit next time. Best regards, Cocotte Bistro

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Cocotte Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 758 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
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123 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5L9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Avenue Laurier W.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:30–09:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:30 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 17:00–21:30 Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, French / Canadian, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Phone number
    (613) 216-2912
  • Private party facilities
    Located in an exclusive setting where classical architecture meets innovative concepts, our spaces were designed to provide you with the best setting for an array of events, from private meetings to weddings as well as large-scale gatherings. With up-to-date technology, The Metcalfe Hotel provides turn-key and stress-free services.
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