Côte bistro is a new French restaurant that’s bringing Parisian chic to Paradise Street.

Sandwiched between Jamie’s Italian and Salt House Tapas, Côte adds a splash of French to Liverpool ONE’s Mediterranean row.

I was sampling the breakfast menu and so arrived to the restaurant bright and early on a Saturday morning.

Greeted by a smiling waitress at the door, my friend and I were asked for our coats and given a choice of where to sit.

Although the window seats were tempting, we swapped people watching for a cosy booth, tucked away inside the restaurant.

With a few weekend brunchers dotted around, the atmosphere was relaxed and I soon forgot I was in the busiest part of the city centre.

Walking to our seats, I noticed the different jam jars placed on each table for customers to help themselves to, a really nice touch that can make all the difference to the dining experience.

Once sat down, the waitress was back to take our drinks order. In need of my morning tea, I ordered an earl grey and my friend went for a flat white.

Unique to Côte’s breakfast menu was the cocktail section (!), which both surprised and inspired us with a sense of joie de vivre.

My friend played it safe and asked for a virgin bloody Mary (£4.25) whilst I indulged in a Mimosa (£3.95) – blanc de blanc brut with fresh orange juice.

At such a reasonable price, this is a perfect weekend treat. Et pourquoi pas?

For breakfast, I ordered the crêpe complète (£6.75) – a savoury pancake filled with two perfectly fried eggs, thick bacon and a topping of Gruyère cheese.

Although the filling was rich, the use of buckwheat flour made for a light and crispy casing and I was impressed by the chef’s ability to replicate the famous Breton galette.

My friend ordered a French breakfast (£7.95) – creamy scrambled eggs, streaky bacon, field mushrooms, toasted brioche and boudin noir (black pudding).

Unlike its hefty English equivalent, the French breakfast was light and grease free.

Both dishes were satisfying and portions were generous. However, our gourmand sides got the better of us and we shared a portion of French toast to finish.

The syrup glazed fried brioche, accompanied by a fresh fruit salad of chopped strawberries, melon, kiwi and mango was a definite highlight.

With popular bistros Franc, Jacques and Pierre already well established within the city, I wasn’t sure where another French bistro would fit in.

Although it lacks the rustic charm of the trio, Côte does well to offer an alternative French experience that is more sophisticated in its interpretation of the continental cuisine.

There is something decadent about dining out for breakfast and most people wouldn’t sacrifice their precious weekend lie-ins for a morning meal.

But with impeccable service and an impressive breakfast menu to offer, a visit to Côte bistro is worth getting up for.

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