Cote (St Albans)

Very disappointing. This has the look of a nice French restaurant but sadly performs like a cheap back street cafe.

Decor: Very traditional style french bistro. Cramped seating - obviously likes to pile them high!

Atmoshere: Its a noisy place so not for intimate chats or small groups - it looks a bit of hen party type joint unfortunately.

Menu: looks extensive and good french dishes but even at first sitting on a Saturday 50% of the dishes were 'unavailable' i.e. sold out!! 8.15pm and you've run out of half your dishes? Poor management.

Food Quality. Poor. Mussels were very poor. Firstly there was 2 out 3 empty shells. Sauce was way way to creamy and overwhelmed any ofther taste. Hard to much up mussels but the managed it!!!

Drink: First bottle of wine was rancid and had to be refused. Nice French beers.

Service: Responded to complaints Ok and very polite.

Value for Money. None.

Wouldn't go again. I sense that they are trying to skimp on food, cram the seats and rely on large groups who don't care about food quality.
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John
3 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Monday, September 20, 2010

Loved it! We spent a lovely Saturday evening here. Delicious food, great menu, good service. Value for money, something for everyone (although vegetarians may be a little limited). Going back with the children this week!
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, February 24, 2010