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Côté France, Venice, FL

Côté France

4.7
4.7
500 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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Executive Chef of Côté France of 4 years, Thomas Civallero is passionate about creating an authentic French experience with homemade and traditional French Cuisine.
Our team has extensive knowledge of complementary pairings and is dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Breakfast Wed–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 220-7189
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    STEVE LONGET

What 500 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    French

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Côté France in Venice, FL, is a charming gem offering "authentic French cuisine" in a cozy setting. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like escargot and scallops risotto. The atmosphere is described as "like eating in Paris," making it a "highly recommended" dining destination.

500 Reviews
  1. Deborah VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you like big menus with lots of choices this isn't the place for you. That said there is a nice variety of entrees and some classic French starters. We both ordered from the specials and the food was excellent. I also appreciated the serving size, which was just right. The service was attentive, but not too much. I enjoyed a nice rose.

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  2. Gerald VIP

    Edinburgh35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    C’était très authentique. Les bons ingrédients cuisinés dans le mode français.

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  3. SandyM VIP

    Kansas City27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We still love this place but this time was not as wonderful as usual. We ordered salads and entrees, the entrees came out and we said “ we never got our salads” the server said “oh yes they are still Coming” We cancelled the salads. Maybe we are supposed to say we want our salads first, but still disappointed. .

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  4. Cynthia

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch, delicious Quiche Lorraine and a fruit salad. Perfect!

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  5. Steve

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I always love the authentic French dining experience at Cote France when we visit Venice, Florida. Whether dining at small bistro tables outside on nice days or enjoying the ambiance of the restaurant inside it is always quite a treat. First and foremost, the cuisine is superbly prepared and is uniformly excellent. The wine list while small is first rate and reasonably priced. And, we’ve always found the wait staff to be friendly, attentive and, sometimes, actually French! Overall, it achieves the feel and quality of an authentic bistro in France.

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  6. Cynthia

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding meal, and excellent service. It’s so refreshing when a restaurant always delivers quality food. This is our new favorite!

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  7. Thomas

    Washington DC87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A not very fancy spot with truly great French food. Nice wine list. Friendly and professional service. Fish is always perfect. Wonderful when you want some. Bistro comfort food or something truly special. We are regulars….. the food totally outshines the humble setting

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  8. Daniel

    Tallahassee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best French food you could ask for! Service, the chef and rest of the staff is the best! Have to get the escargot and French Onion Soup!

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  9. Beth

    San Francisco8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sweet little restaurant. It was our 2nd time there. The service is excellent, quaint ambience and great location for the Venice theater . All of our dishes were cooked perfectly but we all agreed the sauces and veggies and soup were way under seasoned. But we will return for sure!

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  10. Michele VIP

    Tampa18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined outside . It was a perfect night weatherwise. There was a concert in the park which added music to our dining experience. The food and wine were outstanding. I had the scallops and risotto for my entree. The scallops just melted in my mouth. For dessert I had the profiteroles-- fabulous!

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Côté France is rated 4.7 stars by 500 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Côté France

218 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285-1729

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Venice
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Breakfast Wed–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    STEVE LONGET
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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