Côte Chichester

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  Becky Walker

  ·1 month ago

  “Loved our visit to Cote Chichester... Gorgeous food, great atmosphere and lovely service. Chris is a star!!!”

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  Morag Mitchell

  ·2 months ago

  “We weren’t expecting fine dining, and the food was okay, although an hour after we arrived we had to chase up our main course which then arrived very quickly and had clearly been served some time ago based on temperature and congealed sauce. But my chicken was bloody at the centre, and when I pointed this out to the waiter, explaining that I’m immunocompromised, he said I should have alerted him about my immunity when I ordered, then walked away. Nobody expects rare chicken, regardless of their immune system! He should at least said that the chef would be alerted! Very disappointing.”

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  Bianca Taitt

  ·2 months ago

  “Côte has always been one of my favourite restaurants and was excited to visit it with my family on our holiday to Chichester for the week. However I was thoroughly disappointed and unimpressed with the service as we were rushed from the moment we were seated which ruined our family meal. The manager felt the need to tell us as soon as we received our food that if we wanted anything further to order now as the kitchen is closing. Baring in mind there were other patrons that were seemingly left to laugh and socialise peacefully while we were continually pestered to take our plates as soon as we’d swallowed the last bite. Feeling constantly watched under the beady eyes of the manager. As soon as our plates were cleared we asked to see the desert menu to which we observed the staff give each other a look as if to say for goodness sake! Feeling so unwelcomed we at this point just wanted to leave. The bill was then quickly placed on the table followed seconds later with the card machine. To which we asked to have a minute or two. Mating in mind there were still other customers laughing and drinking and left in peace. I will never return based on the treatment of the manager as he needs to learn the art of hospitality.”

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  Ian H

  ·2 months ago

  “Strange one this, as Cote is one of the few chain restaurants I'll go to. I will say that service tonight was brilliant as it always has been in the many years I've been coming here. What has changed though since my most recent visit, which hasn't been for a while due to travel, is the meals. I've had my favourites on the menu, sadly some of which are no longer there. But one of them is the Pork Belly. I always recall this having so much flavour to it to compliment, but it seems the recipe has been changed somewhat. The portions are notably smaller despite the price increasing, and the flavours didn't fully come through. They were there, just not at the usual levels I've experienced when having this dish here. The dessert menu itself was also really uninspiring, so was skipped. There used to be some really good options, but they're just no longer there. Surprisingly also, it seemed incredibly quiet there, when every time I've previously visited it's been full to the brim. I'm not sure if the above correlates with this, but it would concern me. Like another reviewer also, we did pick up there were extra drinks charged to us, but this was rectified promptly on the bill, which still averaged out to about £45 a head for two courses and 3 drinks. I'm not entirely sure I'll be in a rush to return, as I'm getting the impression Cote in general has lost its way with the menus. Cannot fault the staff in any way though.”

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  Melanie Lambert

  ·6 months ago

  “Amazing food. Great service. Would definitely return and 100% recommend.”

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  Stephen William Hair

  ·8 months ago

  “The value for one. The £15 set menu makes visiting again a no brainer. Also, the quality of the food and ALL the staff were super friendly and extremely hardworking they could all be seen constantly hustling in the background (not noisy or distracting) they just seemed really hardworking but their manner was lovely. Even the way we overheard management talk to the team. The main manager made a little neutral joke to us as he served the food. Honestly, 10/10. Haven’t been to Côte in a while and I was so impressed to see how your already high standards had somehow been raised. Our waitress especially was so attentive, even the mishap with the starter was sorted as I was still halfway through mine, so it was no bother at all. She helped us with the app, very respectful, funny, felt completely comfortably visiting. We have a lot going on personally, as the day previously we had an emotional visit to the vets, and this really lifted our spirits. More than you know 🙂”

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  Evelyne Pelly

  ·9 months ago

  “Please, don't serve a dish if you know there was a problem in the kitchen with the cooking/heating elements. The onion soup was burned and inedible. A great pity! Otherwise, we always had a good experience before. First mistake but unfortunately, memorable.”

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  Nick Leach

  ·11 months ago

  “I always think the greeting you receive on entry is a good indication of both the quality and the experience you're going to receive. As always as soon as you walk in the door at Côte Chichester you feel part of the family and allowing the customer one or two options of where to sit, priceless. As the norm whenever we dine here the service,food and wine were of the highest quality. The bottomless fries just kept coming, as promised with lashing of good quality mayonnaise. The Grand Chocolate Mousse a Parisian icon with a devilishly decadent twist, which you can dig in and serve yourself was the most amazing finale to the meal. The Pierre Resistance must be the unfaltering service and attention from Louis who made the meal even more enjoyable. There is a lot the Ivy around the corner could learn from the this Côte, with the attention to detail, food and excellent service. Whenever in Chichester | will be back.”

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  Phil Gladman

  ·1 year ago

  “Popped here for lunch and we chose from the set menu which for 3 courses for £22.95 is such a bargain. The food was excellent, the ambience lovely and the service was impeccable. Can't wait to go back soon.”

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  Tom (Bozz)

  ·5 years ago

  “Was disappointed with the meals, after reading the reviews. Staff were pleasant and the venue had a good ambience. Starters were nice, but the mains were not hot enough. Probably been left out for a while, which does happen. However, the fish pie was not up too much. Well presented, but lacking. Management actioned it, by taking it off the bill. So that was a positive. 12.5% gratuity charge”

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