Côte Brasserie - Exeter

4.6

156 Reviews

£25 and under

French

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 139 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Charming

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro, British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
01392 433406
Website
https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/exeter/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
19-21 Cathedral Yard, Exeter, Devon EX1 1HB
Area
Exeter
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

New Year's Eve Set Menu
£49.95 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the new year with a special four course celebration menu full of seasonal delights & a welcome glass of Crémant.
Festive three-course Set Menu
£39.95 per person
21 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Indulge this festive season the French way, with our carefully crafted three course Menu de Noël. From the classic Turkey Ballotine to our brand new Butternut Squash Tarte Tatin, there's something for everyone. The perfect way to celebrate with friends and family.

Brûlée Camembert
Caramelised cheese, grape chutney, walnuts and toasted sourdough baguette
Truffled Pumpkin Soup
Topped with pumpkin seeds and crumbled chestnuts, served with toasted sourdough baguette
Chicken Parfait Mille-Feuille
Our rich chicken liver parfait piped into thyme puff pastry slices with caramelised red onion chutney, alongside dressed julienned pears and a port reduction
Crab & Comté Rarebit
Comté cheese & white crab béchamel on toasted brioche, topped with samphire and drizzled with herb oil
Smoked Salmon Rillettes
Smoked Salmon Rillettes Creamy salmon rillettes layered on honey & mustard pickled beetroot. Topped with whipped horseradish cream, dill & lemon and served with seeded sourdough

MAINS

Roast Turkey Ballotine
Wrapped in smoked bacon with a chestnut & sage stuffing. Served with crispy confit potatoes, apricot & mustard-glazed Chantenay carrots, watercress, spiced honey pig in blanket and a shallot & thyme jus
Butternut Squash Tarte Tatin
Sage, salted caramel and red onion tarte tatin topped with whipped goatʼs cheese and toasted almonds, with a green salad
Grilled Sea Bream
On a bed of Champagne velouté sauce, braised fennel, tomato concassé, dill and crushed new potatoes
Sirloin (8oz)
Cut and prepared in the Côte butchery Served with crispy confit potatoes, black garlic jus and watercress. Recommended medium rare
Salt-Baked Celeriac
Grilled and topped with creamed wild mushrooms, confit shallots, crumbled chestnuts and a caper relish. Served with frites

DESSERTS

Christmas Pudding Nougat
A frozen parfait filled with mixed fruit, almonds & brandy on a gingerbread crumb, topped with frosted redcurrants and mint
Clementine & Pistachio Mess
Crushed meringue tossed with pistachio & white chocolate ganache, spiced poached clementines, dried raspberries and a winter berry coulis. Topped with crushed pistachios
Brandy Butter Madeleines
Three warm butter madeleines, served with brandy butter and redcurrants. Contains alcohol
Warm Chocolate Fondant
Served with winter berry coulis, hazelnut tuile and cinnamon ice cream
Chocolate Praline Tart
With a berry coulis and vanilla ice cream

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Devon
Gluten-free-friendly
Devon
Hot spot
Devon
Good for special occasions
Devon
Most Booked
East Devon
Best Overall
East Devon
Best Food
East Devon
Best Service
East Devon
Best Ambience
East Devon
Best Value
East Devon
Great for brunch
East Devon
Good for groups
East Devon
Good for special occasions
East Devon
Lively
East Devon
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Côte Brasserie - Exeter offers a delightful dining experience with "superb food" and "great staff." Located near the cathedral, it provides a stunning view, especially from the upper floors. The restaurant is praised for its "excellent service" and "wonderful atmosphere," making it perfect for special occasions and romantic meals.

156 Reviews

D
DAVID
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole thing was fantastic from start to finish staff very very attentive food fantastic very very good value for money
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Andrew
London
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyable food and menu choice.Service was friendly and not rushed.
Côte Brasserie - ExeterResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, We appreciate it 😊.
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Sue
Devon
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always have a great experience at Cote. Great food and service, couldn’t fault it.
Côte Brasserie - ExeterResponded on 15 November 2024
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we appreciate it 😊.
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Martin
London
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm reception, excellent choice of food, great taste. I had an issue with a dish and it was resolved immediately without hesitation. Great service.
Côte Brasserie - ExeterResponded on 13 November 2024
Hi Martin, thanks for sharing your thoughts, we really appreciate the review and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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Julie
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal overlooking cathedral would definetly return
Côte Brasserie - ExeterResponded on 31 October 2024
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Tomas
Buckinghamshire
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
That was amazing 👏 The Fish stew and the duck were amazing 👏. Well done team. Loving the new menu.
Côte Brasserie - ExeterResponded on 28 October 2024
Hi Tom, thanks for sharing your thoughts, we really appreciate the review and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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Sue
Devon
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bustling atmosphere and happy, smiling greeting we were taken to our table, we had very attentive, timely service by Molly and the food was very good. My friend, who was celebrating a birthday, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommend it!
Côte Brasserie - ExeterResponded on 27 October 2024
Hi Sue, 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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Alison
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just lush. Beautiful restaurant. Great food. Super service.
Côte Brasserie - ExeterResponded on 23 October 2024
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, We appreciate it 😊.
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Sue
Devon
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good meal at Cote with plenty of choice and good value for money. Service is always good. The view of the Cathedral is spectacular so worth asking for a window seat on one of the upper floors if possible.
Côte Brasserie - ExeterResponded on 19 October 2024
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we appreciate it 😊
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Russell
Devon
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Found fix price menu very skimpy Xxxxxxxxxccccccçcxxccx
Côte Brasserie - ExeterResponded on 15 October 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to rate your experience with us.
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FAQs

Côte Brasserie - Exeter does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Côte Brasserie - Exeter is rated 4.6 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 139 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

19-21 Cathedral Yard, Exeter, Devon EX1 1HB

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Exeter
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/exeter/
Phone number
01392 433406

Côte Brasserie - Exeter

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Set Menu

Festive three-course Set Menu

Menu

3 Courses 39.95

STARTERS

Brûlée Camembert

Truffled Pumpkin Soup

Chicken Parfait Mille-Feuille

Crab & Comté Rarebit

Smoked Salmon Rillettes

MAINS

Roast Turkey Ballotine

Butternut Squash Tarte Tatin

Grilled Sea Bream

Sirloin (8oz)

Salt-Baked Celeriac

DESSERTS

Christmas Pudding Nougat

Clementine & Pistachio Mess

Brandy Butter Madeleines

Warm Chocolate Fondant

Chocolate Praline Tart

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Côte Brasserie - Exeter restaurant rated?

Is Côte Brasserie - Exeter currently accepting bookings?

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