Went here for a pre-show meal and had a pretty disappointing experience, mostly because of our…read moreserver. First, he seemed like he absolutely hated his job. Everytime we asked a question, he didn't have an answer. He didn't inform us of items that were out of stock until after we ordered them. He knew nothing about the wine list. And worst of all, we found out our show had been cancelled last-minute and we were trying to scramble for alternate plans, yet it seemed like he was rushing us out of the place despite the place being half empty. The building is beautiful, the wine list is solid, and the food we did have was alright -- definitely not among the best in London, but solid for the theatre district, which is full of tourist traps. But the service was truly *awful*, so I would not recommend it.

Menu amazing...so many choices! Ambiance is 11 out of 10! So exciting and vibrant. Service was good…read morebut.food was better!

Cote is the epitome of a London mid-range restaurant chain. It provides an above average upscale…read morecasual ambiance with solid but unremarkable food. For a chain, it's actually one of the better ones you can find. It's a good place if you are looking for a quick bite in the neighborhood---Cote's consistency is arguably it's best quality. You will always get an average to above average meal here at a reasonable price. This particular branch used to be a bar/night-club called Playtime, and I admit Cote did a rather nice job transforming the place into a French style bistro. Much like its brethren in Soho, Cote Islington is a fairly large restaurant, so it's unlikely you'll have to wait long for a table, always a plus in my book. Cote heavily promotes its Poulet Breton---basically a flattened char-grilled half-chicken served with chips (see the pic I posted). It was good but not great. Tasty but I didn't remember it after eating it. The steak frites is actually a better choice. All in, Cote is 3 stars for being consistently solid (count how many times I used to word average to above average in this review), but not a place that I would go to if I wasn't near Islington Green.

Actually writing about the Cote in Highgate Village. We have been there several times now. Staff…read morealways cheerful and most helpful. Although they seemed a little short staffed last evening (1.8.12) all staff were still really attentive and caring. Excellent food, well presented. Mitch

Had breakfast buffet and fair English breakfast items. Service was very good and prompt and…read moreextremely friendly. Not a good bargain but cozy and quiet space if you want a breakfast meeting. Didn't come at night but breakfast was good if you have an expense account

I had breakfast here 7 days in a row and was always able to find something delicious and…read moresatisfying. Service was good, though sometimes not the quickest. Their food was great quality and fresh. The only item I had an issue with was their pancakes.. my description of what went wrong can be summed up as: please just don't. I especially enjoyed their 'make your own English breakfast' hot selection, and their charcuterie options. An honorable mention belongs to the pan au chocolate. My infant enjoyed their scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. The restaurant is large with plenty of seating. Only once did we have to sit in the next door lounge, which I actually preferred as it was more casual seating and less crowded.

No longer exists. The new hotel lobby in it's place was cool, and the staff was friendly, but they…read moreconfirmed it's not longer there.

Usually, I turn my nose up at "hotel restaurants," as my experience leads me to summarize them as…read moreoverpriced steakhouses (and the like), cartoonish cafes, or boring and lacking character. However, I must say in my two dining experiences at Karpo....I found none of the above to be true, and in fact quite the opposite. First of all, its not REALLY a hotel restaurant. Yes it has an entrance from the Megaro Hotel and provides their in-room dining, but it really seems much more of a "stand-alone." Room Service: A pleasant gentlemen delivered me a spread including: hot tea, lam shank with asparagus and pea puree, mac 'n cheese and a vegetable medley. I didn't have any expectations much, just needed a warm meal on a Friday evening after a particularly exhausting week. And...there it was. It arrived within 20 minutes, fresh, hot and satisfying. I actually remarked to myself that the lamb was some of the best I've had. Certainly not typical "room service" fare. I enjoyed it so much, I headed down for brunch the following morning before tackling all that is London. I perched myself at the bar, enjoyed a double espresso followed by an Americano (told you the week was long!) and then indulged in the eggs benedict. Its not usually my type of dish, but of the few brunch options this seemed to be the best bet for some protein to sustain me through the day. It arrived within 10 minutes, and was delicious. Also, each interaction with the staff was delightful. Including when one of their "regulars" sat beside me and was blitzed out drunk at noon. Not an issue for me, but after being quizzed on the bio of the British Prime Minister (before coffee!) and then told to take a (expletive) taxi back to the States if I wasn't going to learn the ins and outs of the British Parliament...the staff jumped into high gear, distracting the...errr...passionate gentlemen so that I could enjoy my breakfast. A nice gesture, and I was appreciative. Otherwise the service was also good...all smiles and quite warm and friendly, while staying efficient. Cost of both meals (on my hotel bill): 43 GBP. The colors are bright and I am glad I popped into Karpo...worth a try, and conveniently located near Kings Cross, and near many hotels/hostels. Worth the splurge or even just for a pop in for a coffee and croissant to start your day. Skip the chains!

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a nibble and ended up having a full lunch. The staff were…read moreextremely kind and helpful with menu modifications for allergies. They went out of their way to make forthright suggestions about items and the wines by the glass. The winner was the pea and mint soup. The delicate balance between the fresh mint and the creamed peas was remarkably well done. The cafe is beautifully designed, warm and welcoming. It's the sort of place where you could sit and let the hours pass as you look at the cafe windows and the passersby.

We came here for afternoon tea and it was one of my favorite things to do in London! The food and…read moreservice were both excellent, and honestly you can't beat the price point. We made reservations at 3pm but it seemed like they had several other tables available for walk-in. The server asked if this was our first time for high tea (not sure if this is protocol or if we were dripping with American vibes). Either way, they were great at walking us through everything to make sure we didn't have any questions. The table settings and overall vibe made me feel like we were super fancy! I ordered the Egyptian Chamomile tea and my husband ordered the Earl Gray. The menu had descriptions of the types of teas which can help you pick out what you'd like. I think we both liked my Chamomile better with a tad of sugar which was on the table. We happened to visit during the Chelsea Flower Show time, so they had 2 different types of specialty desserts- we ordered one of each. The sandwiches were all delicious- I loved the salmon and my husband wanted to ask for the Coronation Chicken Salad recipe. The scones were out of this world, and I have a new favorite food called clotted cream. The desserts were so, so good and had a little bit of everything- chocolate, tarts, fruity...you'll find something you like! To be quite frank, we did our due diligence with finding a place to have high tea. There were some that were almost twice as expensive as this place, and I have a hard time believing they would have been twice as good. If you're looking for a simple afternoon tea experience, make sure to add this to your short list. Brasserie Max is elegant, simple, and delicious- highly recommended!

I bought a Groupon for afternoon tea here, as it was close to the hotel where I stayed…read more The things I remember about this tea service were that the food we received was plentiful and delicious (finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and desserts). This is no Harrods tea service but it was very nice nonetheless. The tea itself was excellent quality, so much so that I wanted to find a box of it for myself to take back with me. The views are pretty stunning if you are lucky enough to sit near a window, which I did. The restaurant had a few other patrons nearby having afternoon tea as well, and was pretty quiet. It was a nice relaxing meal. The service itself was very good, and I would recommend getting the deal and coming here if you have the opportunity.

This applies to Vicinity, one of the restaurants at this hotel…read more Great view and location but food was average and service poor. Waiter brought two drinks swiftly but not water that we'd requested at the same time. That didn't happen till after our meals arrived and I went to the bar. The bangers and mash didn't include the mushy peas, but the waiter insisted upon taking away the entire dish instead of just bring the peas on the side, as I'd tried to insist upon. When he returned with the new plate, after 10 minutes, I had no cutlery and had to go fetch my own.

Frenchie is one of the hardest tables to get in Paris so we went to London instead. This was a…read moredinner that IMPRESSED Everything tasted so good I devoured every bite. My absolute fav was the leek. It was so simple yet the flavor combo rly elevated it to a whole another level. The slightly charred layers of the leek and the chervil emulsion were a match made by foodie gods Another must order is the foie gras. The layers of the liver and cherry were buttery, fruity, and so delicate. Go with a lot of people so you can taste it all! Barbequed Leeks £8* Foie Gras Pressé £20* Middle White Pork £36 Lamb Ragu Parppadelle £18 Bacon Scone £4.5* Banoffee £10 파리에있는 Frenchie는 예약이 너무 빡세서 런던으로 고고! 기대했던 만큼 맛있다 최애는 대파랑 푸아그라. 두가지다 뭔가 심플하면서 조합이 넘나 맛나서 순삭. 특히 녹진한 간이랑 상콤달달한 체리를 빵에 발라서 먹을때 폴인럽!!! 여럿이 가서 다양하게 시켜먹기~

Frenchie was a really enjoyable experience! We got a 2 meal set for pre-show. The mackerel was…read morepretty good, foie grae was good but a little salty, crispy pork belly was really crispy and nice, and the fish was good with really good broccoli. They did forget the orange wine I wanted try which is sad but I'll just try it somewhere else. Overall great experience with really nice service.

This particular Côte has a great location stunning views from the terrace but pretty much…read moreeverything else is average. Average food, average service and decent vibes. Not bad if you're in a pinch, but better options out there...

My company had dinner plans at another restaurant for our annual holiday party but they fell…read morethrough. We were walking through the city and stumbled upon this place. They, thankfully, we able to accommodate the 12 of us even though they were busy. They gave us a large table and multiple servers. We ordered drinks, wine, apps, entrees and desserts and everything was great. 10/10 on everything and I'd love to go there again.

What a wonderful place we found while in London! We came…read morefor tea and sweets yesterday and loved the service and food so much we decided to come back for dinner! Amazing food and ambiance ! Our server Marcus was outstanding !! Very nice place!

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. My family is visiting London from Phoenix, AZ, we were…read moredirected to St Katharine's Docks for multiple food options by our hotel concierge. Côte sat our group of 8 at an outdoor table and we received our drinks very quickly. I really wanted something local so I ordered the Breton fish stew and was so happy with how it came out, we all shared bites with each other so we got a taste of everything - I have to say my choice was my favorite but the beef cheek and duck were also excellent in flavor and tenderness. We found out they do breakfast and will be back to try that menu too!

Get a reservation online if you can although they do answer the phone. This place is busy and full…read morebecause it is so good. Great french food prepared well. The service is excellent and if you have a gluten allergy like I do, this is a great choice. They are certified by the UK celiac society and have a separate gluten free menu, they label the gluten free meal and are very understanding and conscientious. I will definitely come back when I'm in London. The food was wonderful and the ambiance nice. It's all the way at the back of St Christopher place down the alley to the left so make your way there when you can. I cannot wait to visit again.

Picked out this place in Camden the other night, as another new London location for me to dine at!…read more Had some good reviews and fancied a change from burgers/curries. My colleague and I ate from the A La Carte menu, although before 7pm, there is a pre-theatre option. Starter of deep fried squid, main of brittany chicken and a dessert of apple tart. The squid had to be one of the best I've had. The seasoning very unique and distinctive, cooked perfectly. My friends crab salad, was apparently delicious, but I'm not a crab fan, so didn't give it a taste. We both had the same main of chicken & it was beautifully cooked. My only criticism here, would be that it would have been an even nicer dish, if it had been marinated to infuse more flavours past the grilling. Got a wee bit bland past that & the frites - too little in quantity and I personally, always prefer chunky chips & some seasonal vegetables on the side. The dessert though... WOW.. very much like a Tarte-Tatin and I literally swallowed it whole!! Service was very good. Friendly, personable and just the right amount of attentive. Took their recommendation of a Pinot Noir with the meal, but I would say it wasn't one of the best I've had by a long way. Decent, but not stand out. If I was back down in Camden, would I recommend or visit this again? YUP! It's a lovely wee change from the norm and I still believe the French are some of the best cooks in the world. You Gotta Eat Here - For Sure!! :-D