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NE1 Reviews: Côte Brasserie

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Inspired by the charming bistros from the streets of Paris, Côte Brasserie is one of the Toon’s most delectable spots when it comes to sampling opulent cuisine in a lavish space. We swung by during NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week for a taste of their authentic French classics and let us be clear, c'était magnifique!

Standing tall on Grainger Street, Côte Brasserie is a grand restaurant that encapsulates the quintessential essence of Parisian eateries found tucked away in the French capital’s quaint suburbs. It’s undisputedly one of NE1’s top establishments when it comes to delectable French gastronomy coupled with elegant cocktails served within a cosy cosmopolitan space.

The interior of Côte Brasserie, similar to the food, is spectacular. It’s a decadent restaurant that features alluring lighting, complementary colourscapes and Art Nouveau features to create a truly beautiful place to dine.

With NE1’s iconic Restaurant Week lighting up our social diaries, we weren’t about to sleep on a spectacular three-course dinner for just £15! Our tasting nirvana begins with a pear and goat’s cheese salad; a delicate plate featuring endive, hazelnuts and raisins with a generous helping of grated chicory. A special glimpse into the magical mains that are en route.

With glasses topped up with a fruity white from Bordeaux (Château Sainte-Marie for all you wine connoisseurs out there!), our plats principaux arrive and our love for mouthwatering food and Restaurant Week continues to soar...

We opt for a wonderfully delicate sea bass fillet and chickpea taboulé. The sea bass fillet (cooked to absolute perfection we might add!), is a joyous treat that’s accompanied by steamed baby potatoes, French beans, a sprinkling of croutons and generously topped with caper and tarragon dressing.

Next up is the chickpea taboulé. Here, we have a melting pot of red rice, roasted root vegetables, chickpeas, grilled broccolini and toasted seeds with harissa infused yoghurt topping. A truly outstanding dish that combines vivid Lebanese ingredients with authentic French cooking traditions to maximum effect.

It’s January, we’re falling behind on our diet and we’ve convinced ourselves that February will be the month of exercise and clean eating, and so we throw caution to the wind by diving head first into Côte’s delicious dessert menu.

While the sound of velvety dark chocolate mousse and tangy lemon sorbet sends our hearts racing, we plump for the seasonal berry pavlova and the tarte aux mirabelles. Both of which, are truly out of this world. Nestled on a delicate bed of crème chantilly, the seasonal berry pavlova arrives with a crisp crust, airy meringue and topped with an array of seasonal berries.

Let it be said now, Côte’s tarte aux citron needs placing in a food & drink hall of fame (if there’s one out there!). This wonderful lemon and almond tart dessert, accompanied with a dash of lemon compote and crème anglaise was perfectly balanced between too tart and too zesty. The standout dish for us!

There are no cheap thrills here. Just exquisite French flavours served up by a passionate, attentive team who aim to shower diners with warm hospitality.

A beautiful restaurant befitting the city centre, Côte Brasserie is the perfect spot to celebrate with spectacular French cuisine this February.

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