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Cocotte Bistro

4.4
4.4
690 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Meet Cocotte...A taste of modern authentic French cuisine

Bubbles by the glass, locally sourced fresh ingredients, seasonal creations. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a weekend brunch, treat yourself to delectable and visually stunning dishes inspired by French cuisine.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, French / Canadian, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–9:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 216-2912
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Located in an exclusive setting where classical architecture meets innovative concepts, our spaces were designed to provide you with the best setting for an array of events, from private meetings to weddings as well as large-scale gatherings. With up-to-date technology, The Metcalfe Hotel provides turn-key and stress-free services.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Avenue Laurier W.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • New years day brunch

    CAD 52.00 per person

    1 Jan 2025 only
    New Year Day Brunch at Cocotte Bistro! Join us for a special Table d’Hôte menu featuring two delectable courses for just $52 per person. Please note that our regular menu will not be available on this day. Reserve your table now and make it a New Year’s brunch to remember! Brunch du Nouvel An chez Cocotte Bistro ! Rejoignez-nous pour un menu spécial Table d’Hôte comprenant deux délicieux plats pour seulement 52 $ par personne. Veuillez noter que notre menu habituel ne sera pas disponible ce jour-là. Réservez votre table dès maintenant et faites de ce brunch du Nouvel An un moment inoubliable !
    New years day brunch photo
  • New Years Eve

    CAD 110.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    🎉 Reel in New Year’s Eve at Cocotte Bistro! 🎉 Celebrate with our exclusive 4-course menu for $110 per person. Enjoy the absolute freshest ingredients in dishes created to make this New Year's Eve unforgettable! Please note: Our regular menu will not be available on New Year's Eve. Seating times are for 2 hours, with a 15-minute grace period. 🎉 Célébrez le réveillon du Nouvel An chez Cocotte Bistro ! 🎉 Profitez de notre menu exclusif de 4 plats pour 110 $ par personne. Savourez les ingrédients les plus frais dans des plats créés pour rendre ce réveillon du Nouvel An inoubliable ! À noter : Notre menu habituel ne sera pas disponible le soir du réveillon. Les horaires de réservation sont de 2 heures, avec un délai de grâce de 15 minutes.
    New Years Eve photo

What 690 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cocotte Bistro offers an inviting downtown atmosphere with "excellent everything," from food to service. Guests rave about the "amazing interior design" and "fantastic" French cuisine, particularly the steak frites and French onion soup. Service by attentive staff like Christo and Vitor enhances the experience. However, some find the noise level high and service slow during peak times. Perfect for special occasions, Cocotte promises memorable meals and a touch of Parisian charm.

690 Reviews
  1. Johanna

    Tahoe

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasure! Quite busy today because of the holidays but service was excellent.
    Cocotte BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Johanna, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you had an excellent experience despite the holiday rush. It’s always a pleasure to have you with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thanks, Cocotte Bistro Management Team

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  2. Randy

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is becoming my favourite downtown bar / restaurant destination.
    Cocotte BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Randy, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to be your go-to spot in Ottawa. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great experiences soon! Thanks, Cocotte Bistro Management Team

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  3. Patrick

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice find! We had a variety of dishes and all came out great!
    Cocotte BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Patrick, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit and that all the dishes were a hit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Cocotte Bistro soon! Thanks, Cocotte Bistro Management Team

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  4. Rita

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. We will definitely be visiting Cocotte Bistro again.
    Cocotte BistroResponded today
    Thank you, Rita, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and your experience at Cocotte Bistro. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another visit soon! Thank you, Cocotte Bistro Management Team

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went there for a birthday dinner this afternoon and it was amazing. Would love to come again!
    Cocotte BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing Cocotte Bistro to celebrate a birthday! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing time. We’d love to welcome you back again soon for another great experience! Thanks, Cocotte Bistro Management Team

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  6. Jessica

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We attended cocotte bistro for brunch. The food tasted very good and is reasonably priced but the food was not well presented on the plate. The service was unfortunately not good and the atmosphere was fine. They didn’t utilize the beautiful entry way for seating and there’s no hooks to place purses.
    Cocotte BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Jessica1 We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food. We sincerely apologize for the issues with presentation and service. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll work on addressing these areas to improve the overall experience. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you’ll give us another opportunity to make it right. Thanks, Cocotte Bistro Management Team

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  7. Julie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Le style du restaurant est très sympa, implanté dans l’entrée du l’hôtel Meltacafe. Nous sommes tombé sur un serveur adorable qui s’est extrêmement bien occupé de nous. Par contre on a dû attendre 45 min pour être servis et c’est long… Heureusement que les plats étaient bons, mais pour le dessert, nous avons pris le bavarois, et j’avais surtout la sensation de manger un coulis de fruit avec beaucoup de gélifiant et un peu de crumble par dessus. C’est dommage car à quelques détails près, l’expérience aurait pu être parfaite ! Je vous recommande d’essayer quand même par vous même car peut être que nous sommes venu un jour où il n’y avait pas assez de personnel (d’où le temps d’attente) et que nous sommes un peu trop difficile.
    Cocotte BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Merci pour votre retour détaillé, Julie. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l’ambiance et le service attentif de notre équipe. Nous sommes cependant désolés pour le temps d’attente et que le dessert n’ait pas entièrement répondu à vos attentes. Vos remarques sont précieuses et nous aideront à améliorer l’expérience pour nos clients. Nous espérons que vous nous donnerez une autre chance pour vous offrir un moment parfait. Merci, L'Équipe de Gestion Cocotte Bistro

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  8. Judy

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The venue and ambience are nice. Vitor our server did his best but kitchen was extremely slow. What could not be overlooked was the quality and poor execution of the food. The soup was lukewarm, the tartare was an off putting grey and lacking an egg and served with a stack of thick slices of soft toast. Entrees when they finally arrived did not fare better. the veal blanquette was a soupy saucy mess, the moules were lukewarm and accompanied by what can be described as chip wagon fries (not the fresh thin fries one usually associates with frites). Other than the names of the dishes, none of the food resembled anything one would consider French cuisine - bistro or otherwise. It’s such a shame given the charming space. We didn’t stick around for dessert.
    Cocotte BistroResponded today
    Dear Judy, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. While we’re glad you appreciated the venue and Vitor’s service, we regret that the food and timing didn’t live up to the standard we strive for. Your comments are invaluable in helping us identify areas for improvement, and we’ll address these concerns with our kitchen team. We hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide a better experience in the future. Thanks, Cocotte Bistro Management Team

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  9. Enrique

    VIP

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was quite good although pricey. However, service was not good. First, they brought us a latte when we asked for cappuccino. They insisted it was capuchino but two different waiters said it was latte and tasted like that. Then we waited for 50’ for the food. Our waitress request the food for 3 tables at the same time and the one they came latest got their food earlier. We complained to the manager who apologized and said she was going to speak with chef but I don’t think this was the chef fault - it was the waitress fault. She did not apologize - she just said it was very busy. She also messed up the bill but as we were in a rush we did not complain. At least, we got a discount for the drinks due to this poor service, that we appreciate.

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  10. Rebecca

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually it’s a solid service but I understand that the holidays sometimes make it difficult to keep up standards. This time around, we had a few issues but they were addressed at the end of our meal.
    Cocotte BistroResponded today
    Dear Rebecca, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear there were some issues during your visit but are glad to know they were resolved by the end of your meal. We appreciate your understanding during the busy holiday season and hope to provide a flawless experience on your next visit! Thanks, Cocotte Bistro Management Team

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FAQs

Cocotte Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 690 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 59 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cocotte Bistro

123 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5L9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Avenue Laurier W.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–9:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    French, French / Canadian, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (613) 216-2912
  • Private party facilities
    Located in an exclusive setting where classical architecture meets innovative concepts, our spaces were designed to provide you with the best setting for an array of events, from private meetings to weddings as well as large-scale gatherings. With up-to-date technology, The Metcalfe Hotel provides turn-key and stress-free services.
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