Cocotte Bistro

Name: Cocotte Bistro
Address: 123 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1P 5L9
Telephone: (613) 216-2912
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

351 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

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Meet Cocotte...A taste of modern authentic French cuisine

Bubbles by the glass, locally sourced fresh ingredients, seasonal creations and our signature Ottawa-Brest—a National Capital take on the Paris-Brest. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a weekend brunch, treat yourself to delectable and visually stunning dishes inspired by French cuisine.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French, French / Canadian, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:30 am–2:00 pm Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 216-2912
Website
https://cocottebistro.com/
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.

Location
123 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5L9
Neighbourhood
Ottawa
Cross Street
Avenue Laurier W.
Parking Details
Valet

Experiences

Table d’hôte
$110.00 per person
Dec 31, 2023 only
Table d’hôte Menu, Seating times 2.5hr Kindly check out the menu under the "Menu" tab.
New years Day Brunch
$54.00 per person
Jan 1, 2024 only
2 course Table d'hôteMenu

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Great for brunch
Ottawa
Most Booked
Ottawa
Great for brunch
Ottawa
Most Booked

351 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding decor, very good food and service. Noise level is up there. More affordable spirits and wines would entice me to enjoy Cocotte more often. Overall, it’s a fun and yummy experience.
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Meme
Montreal
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were seated and waited over 1/2 hour before we had water or our drink order. Our waitress was very nice, but when you bring guests from out of town, you expect better. The restaurant is very nice, and the food is good, but would not want that service again if I ever return.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good price selection on the menu. The chicken and moule frite were very tasty. The decoration was simple but warm at the same time.
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HGS2112
Ottawa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a very nice meal with my wife and 3 sons. Everyone enjoyed their food.
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LaaS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time visiting Cocotte in 1 month. Great place, food is delicious and the service this time was significantly better than my last visit.
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Ottawop
Ottawa
95 reviews
4.0
95 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food quality was very good but quantity was very little. Duck leg confit came with a tablespoon of peas and 2 small pieces of roast potato. Laughable portion sizes. Prices are very high. Most Appetizers $15-25. Most Mains $40-60. Most Desserts $15.
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NaOboDawn
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was flavourful, and attractive. Service was friendly, and they were attentive. Didn't feel rushed, even on A Saturday evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience. We will return for sure!
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LouisV
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an amazing find for a special dinner out in Ottawa!! Would recommend to all of our friends.
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MartineL
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service de la part du serveur mais nous aurions apprécié être servis en français. À notre arrivée, on nous a placés à côté d’un groupe très bruyant. Heureusement, nous avons pu changer de place à notre demande. Je crois toutefois que la jeune fille qui nous a reçus aurait pu y penser dès le départ étant donné que nous sommes un couple d’un certain âge. Mon mari a adoré la bavette et moi, le canard confit . Merci.
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Tiffany
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved the duck confit! And the Sauvignon blanc was wonderful.
Cocotte BistroResponded on November 19, 2023
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience at Cocotte Bistro. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your visit. Please do not hesitate to share your comments with us on how we can do better to achieve a 5-star review. We hope to welcome you back soon! We appreciate your time and do hope that you will reach out to us for another visit in the near future. Manager, Cocotte Bistro
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JayR
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Alex was our server and he made us feel welcome and was very knowledgeable of the menu.
Cocotte BistroResponded on November 19, 2023
Hello Jay! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Cocotte Bistro. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. Extremely happy that Alex was able to make the visit that much more memorable! Your comments are essential in helping us achieve the delightful service experience we strive to offer our guests. We sincerely hope to welcome you back for another visit soon! Thank you, Manager, Cocotte bistro
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very welcoming & great service right away. The chef’s behind the bar and kitchen will make it incredible for you. Suggestion try the eggy bun;)
Cocotte BistroResponded on November 19, 2023
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Cocotte Bistro. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit. Your comments are essential in helping us achieve the delightful service experience we strive to offer our guests. We sincerely hope to welcome you back for another visit soon! Thank you, Manager, Cocotte bistro
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Julie
Montreal
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Excellent déjeuner mais très dispendieux. Superbe décor...service un peu long. Café espresso délicieux et prix correct, café percolateur insipide et couteux.
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JordanJ
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This place is in the lobby of the Metcalfe hotel and is very cute. However, we were seated right in front of the lobby doors where cold air comes in whenever guests enter or leave the hotel. That said, the staff is very cute and very charming. We had the French onion soup, the muscles and the steak frites. We also had the creme brûlée. The soup was unique w/ veal stock instead of beef. But the main courses were below average - the steak was think and poorly cooked; the fries were all very small and broken. The muscles were gritty and the white wine/curry sauce was so watery it couldn't be enjoyed. The creme brulee was great - but it was served in a bowl (rather than a ramekin) and had a very thin scorched sugar layer. Overall, underwhelming for the price.
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Ally
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great ambiance. Oysters were tasty but very small.
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Jenn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch spot - tasty food, great atmosphere and reasonable prices.
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Sasha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I both enjoyed a wonderful and authentic French meal in a renovated setting. In this respect, our server (Brooke) provided excellent and timely service. She is to be commended for her professional efforts which contributed greatly to our experience.
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BrentF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, very very delicious. The bar and kitchen seemed to be very backed up so it took a long time for food to come. They did offer us a basket of bread to tide us over- even that took a long time to come. But once we got the food it was very delicious. Very nice spot would absolutely go again.
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MeganB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Cocotte. The design of the space is really nice, the overall ambiance was awesome. Their cocktails are beautifully presented and well mixed. Our food was very good overall with only one hiccup with an appetizer soup not being very good. Our service was really great and the manager was really nice to speak to, he's very friendly, and encouraged us to give feedback on our meals. It seems like the restaurant is trying some new things out menu-wise and they really want to deliver a more upscale dining experience! Would definitely go back and plan to try out their brunch.
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Brandon
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinning experience, server Victor was bright and knowledgeable with new menus, this was our second time dinning and delighted to see a french influence on dishes as well as having both an English and French version for all menus! Manager Joseph came by the table and talked about some of the buildings history and what is planned for the holiday season coming soon! Looking forward to coming back already!
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KathyR
Ottawa
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing again. First time there for lunch, about a month ago, the French onion soup, although tasty with the veal broth, was extremely oily. It was floating. We could not finish it and that afternoon two of us felt quite sick and we kept tasting the soup over and over. Yesterday, my friend ordered the Cavatelli and she said it was more like gnocchi and the sauce was a bright rather odd shade of green and far too much of it. No fresh bread was provided. Service was very slow and we waited 40 minutes for the food. We weren't in a big hurry but we did find this a long time. Also, the glasses of wine are far too expensive.
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MarcelR
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellente cuisine française modernisée, servie efficacement dans un très belle salle ouverte à la décoration contemporaine et artistique sobre.
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wellnessgoddess
Ottawa
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Cocote and have been often and will continue to do so!
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davidp
Montreal
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Très moyen. Un cassoulet trop salé qui n'est pas un cassoulet (avec de la gravy dans le cassoulet)... Idem pour le Steak frite, assez moyen... Le gérant ne nous a pas facturé et affirme être en rodage tout en devant s'adapter à la clientèle locale. Or, cuisiner c'est aussi éduquer au goût !
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BrunoH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really appreciate the cosy place to have diner with friends. The food was excellent, especially the "blanquette de veau". Thanks
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RochL
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a magnificent evening. The food was delicious!! Great ambiance! Can’t wait to try the new menu.
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Molly
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and we loved it! Service (specifically Alex) was amazing. Food came out quickly, was delicious and perfectly cooked (steak frites for both of us), drinks were great and atmosphere was lovely. Will definitely be returning!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Our recent dinner experience was unfortunately far from satisfactory. We encountered several issues that significantly impacted our dining experience. Firstly, the food took an excessive 50 minutes to be prepared, which left us waiting for an extended period. This extended waiting time was already frustrating. Furthermore, our server's demeanor and service were far from acceptable. She exhibited rudeness and a lack of helpfulness throughout our meal. To make matters worse, she brought our food to us late, and instead of inquiring about our satisfaction or any potential needs, she immediately asked if we wanted the bill. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect was the quality of the food. It was evident that the dishes served were of poor quality and seemed old. This detracted from the overall dining experience. I believe these issues are crucial for the management to address, as they significantly impact the restaurant's reputation and the satisfaction of its patrons. I hope this review helps in improving the dining experience for future customers.
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LaaS
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went to dinner at Cocotte on a Friday evening. The food was good. The service was so so, not very helpful when trying to pick a good wine or menu item.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lunch menu was average. Food was below average. Dessert was much better. Service was good.
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SuzanneH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a pleasurable evening. service was wonderful.The food was delicious Enjoyed the kir royal.Will definitely be back
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ElizabethG
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was looking forward to a casual lunch with friends but was disappointed in the food/menu because there were not enough vegetables. My salmon tartare had no vegetables on the plate. While there was a very generous portion of tartare and I ordered the fries that came with the larger portion, I would have liked the meal to be a bit more balanced. My friend’s plate had a croissant sandwich and fries which was not innovative, and the vegetarian option was a bowl of lentils and potatoes for $23, which I thought was steep.
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Grixou
Montreal
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Super noisy, food was not worth the money and definitely tasteless
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StaceyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, great service, great atmosphere
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Too bright! Turn down those lights a smidge and the tunes a smidge. Patrons look better, food looks better. Win, win !
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SarahC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an amazing brunch spot! Service is excellent and the food is awesome. Will continue to go back.
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FatimaS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
J’ai fait la réservation depuis semaine passée pour justement assurer la place exacte que je voulais et j’ai même dû envoyer un mail au manager pour être vraiment certaine de que ma demande est bien prise en compte. Quand nous sommes arrivés sur place (mon conjoint et moi), la personne qui se trouve à l’accueil nous dirige vers une autre, j’ai bien sûr dit que c’est pas ce que j’avais réservée elle dit que non, celle que j’avais prise n’est pas disponible et que le manager n’était pas sur place. J’ai du insister et attendre 10-15min avant qu’elle décide finalement de nous la donner. Le repas de mon mari était TRÈS salé (c’était le steak frites) et les boissons (non alcoolisées) n’étaient pas à notre goût. Il y avait trop de glaçons de ce fait, c’était comme si on avait juste de l’eau aromatisée. Le seul point positif était le désert qu’on a trouvé tous les 2 bon. A aucun moment le manager n’est venu nous voir pour s’excuser du désagrément et pourtant on le voyait faire la ronde à d’autres tables. Ni même la personne à l’accueil qui ne voulait pas nous donner la table que j’avais réservé.
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robertb
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening last night at Cocotte. The ambiance, service, and food were exceptional. A shout out to Felix, our waiter, who was great!
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Luncher
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good food but service was slow and it was hard to talk because it was loud
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FAQs

Cocotte Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

123 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5L9

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Avenue Laurier W.
Neighbourhood
Ottawa
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:30 am–2:00 pm 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

Website
https://cocottebistro.com/
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.

Cocotte Bistro

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Table d’hôte

New years Day Brunch

Menu

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is Cocotte Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Cocotte Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information