Côte Newcastle

Excellent selection of delicious food and wine. Essentially French cuisine with some unique flavours, well prepared and served. We enjoyed a midweek relaxing dining experience thanks to the nice people, the place and atmosphere.

I always think very carefully about leaving negative reviews however, after a second very poor experience dining with this chain - I can safely say I think they are doomed. First of all, I cannot fault the welcome from the waiting staff, they were lovely. Beyond that, it was beyond poor. Where do I start.. Fixtures and fittings in this restaurant - tired and smelly. Starter - overpriced scallops in a weird peach sauce. Main course - beyond dry inedible roast chicken. The chips were decent but I had to leave the meat, it was dreadful. I got a refund in the end. My wife enjoyed the hake in fairness but my food just ruined the experience for both of us and I am really not that fussy. I didn’t even make it to dessert, I was fed up and just wanted to leave. No effort from staff to rectify the issue. I was at the Solihull restaurant 3 months previous and had supposed medium rare steak served as beyond well done. Once the mistake was acknowledged, I got a correctly served steak once everyone else had finished their meal. No apology, I was made to feel awkward. Way better places to eat, I would avoid this restaurant and chain in general. I would welcome the opportunity to be proved wrong but twice is enough for me.

We ordered the Côte de Boeuf, with some sides (gratin dauphinois, tender stem broccoli, french fries). The food was cooked beautifully (the broccoli was a bit undercooked, but still tasted very good). Would recommend 100%.