Ciro's Coté Sud - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I enjoyed a lovely dinner at this quaint and cozy Bistro . I ordered off of the menu for the day and had the soft shell crab over a nice size bed of lettuce with salad and it was the perfect pair . The mussels were delicious . My friends split one of their amazing pizzas and had one of the salads. The service was excellent and absolutely love the atmosphere of this very special gem .

This is an absolute hidden gem, that transports you to a small bistro in France. It is small, bustling, and romantic. They have a large wine selection, a fantastic cheese plate, and amazing escargot. It warms my heart to know that there are still restaurants in this city that bring fresh warm flakey bread to the table when you are seated. Portions and prices are reasonable. Cash or check only.

The special I ordered was seafood over rice ... it was dry and bland. All the seafood must have been prepared days before. Very disappointing. When I talked to the server about the dish she said no one yesterday complained ( well, it might have been fresh yesterday but not today!) She said that since the owner was not in the restaurant she could only remove my cocktail from the bill. We will not return.

Delightful small restaurant in a quiet area. We would be regulars if we didn't live 400 miles away! Apple and carrot soup was a real hit. About 5 minutes walk from the streetcar stop.

A quaint, intimate restaurant with truly delicious food, friendly and attentive staff, and a large selection of great wine and cocktails.

Hidden gem! Favorite cozy restaurant in New Orleans. Feels like you stepped into a small bistro in France <3

Wonderful evening all around. The food, service and atmosphere is something special and shouldn’t be missed.

We really wanted to like this place, but it just missed the mark on a few fronts. The pasta was soupy, the noodles were soft, vegetables a bit mushy. Prices were $3-5 more than the menu online. The duck was tasty, the tomatoes in the caprese were fresh, our server was friendly, but I can’t recommend this restaurant.

A great night of food and friends. Everything was perfect.

Wonderful quaint French restaurant, extensive wine list. You will be spoiled for choice what to eat. Food is very flavorful.

A very cosy place where cocktails and dishes were delightful. A « real » place. No extravagance just good and tasty food. A plus for me as a French gourmet !

The food was good . Not amazing but definitely tasty and at a good price point . The staff is very friendly . Cute inside. Cash only!

There is no steak house in the city which can do a filet a fraction as good as Cote Sud. Everything here is great, and I love the atmosphere. Every time I eat here I wonder why I don't come here more often as it's always delicious, and in my opinion, really under priced for what you receive. Edit: Came again (multiple times since this review), and it may be my favorite restaurant in this city. Amazing food every time, ridiculous wine list, and terrific service.

My husband and I attended a wedding in Pensacola, but flew in and out of NOLA so that we could see our daughter who attends Tulane. We thought that finding a restaurant in New Orleans on Sunday evening not too far from her off campus housing would be relatively easy, but it was not. After several failed attempts at reservations with restaurants we knew, I found Ciro's Cote Sud using a search engine. I read reviews, which were a bit out of date and some were great but others were not favorable. I figured what the heck. We mostly wanted to be with our daughter. Cote Sud was a GREAT surprise-- the food was amazing and the service was too. We started with the charcuterie board and cheese--yum, very good and not too much for the three of us. I had the veal medallions (I don't usually eat veal but made an exception; it was on the specials list and sounded really delicious). My husband had the pork roast and my daughter had the petite filet mignon. All three entrees were so delicious--cooked perfectly and with just the right amount of sauces. The vegetables were cooked perfectly as well. My dinner came with stuffed zucchini, which often has too much cheese and salt, with a soggy vegetable, but the zucchini itself at Cote Sud still had a bit of crunch, just a bit and the flavors were subtle and yummy. We bought a bottle of wine on the low end price-wise but it was very good, and our server was friendly and not intrusive. The restaurant is small and cozy. My husband remarked that if this restaurant were in our town we would be there every week. One note--there was pizza on the menu. That seemed very odd but a couple entered the restaurant, somewhat hesitantly and then decided to stay because there was pizza. I asked them how it was and they said very good. We enjoyed the French food. Two things in closing-- I ordered crème bruleé, I always do when it is on any menu and this crème was delicious, with the bruleé neither burned nor gritty with uncooked sugar, so that was a win as well. Prices were reasonable, but note that they are cash only. So, be sure to go to the ATM before you get there or be ready with your Venmo.

Hidden gem! We keep coming back. I've been 3 times now. The pizza is amazing. Every entree I have had so far is fantastic. You don't just get "high-fat cheese and pasta" here. It's French/Italian cuisine, but do not mistake this for Olive Garden. They really give this the gourmet touch. Plenty of seasonings, perfectly executed. Great prices for what they do. And no other restaurant in New Orleans has done this for me: When I enter Cote Sud, I feel like I am immediately transported back to Europe. I'm impressed.

Delightful French restaurant. That red wine steak is chef kiss. Hot damn I had the canard, which means duck to the dumb dumbs. It was crispy and juicy. Like how you imagine Popeyes should taste before it breaks your heart.

I had dessert here, it was wonderful! The atmosphere was cozy and intimate. That creme brulee was superb! Kaya was wonderful. I will definitely be back for dinner. Overall, c'est magnifique! ~ Stephanie

One of my favorite little romantic bistros uptown. Consistently great since the 90’s. Everything is great , go and have mussels and wine or just order a pizza to take home it’s all delicious .

Intimate and unobtrusive dining. Everything was spectacular as always.

Cozy, out of the way place. One of the best meals we had in town.

Fantastic little French restaurant. Cozy, excellent food and friendly staff.

Absolutely wonderful Escargot was a 10 Mussels. Tasted great Pizza was thin, crisp bubbly crust Service always swung by and kept drinks and water full The prices were very reasonable

An absolute treasure. Everything from the staff , the food and the atmosphere was perfection.

You can't go wrong here, Food, wine, desserts, atmosphere and service. Everything is done exceptionally well, a Hidden gem indeed!

The food was absolutely delicious, amazing.

Once a pizza place It now has a varied french menu. A little tight but worth it. The poisson (fish) was very good. Extensive wine list.

Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and great food. Can’t go wrong!

Would NOT recommend (but I give three stars because we’re in a pandemic). My partner and I can here to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Most irritating of all: we called ahead to ask about seating practice, cautious of being safe. We were told, so I thought, that they only try to have three tables. Knowing the size of the place, this sounded ok to me. When we get there the place is packed: I don’t think they could have fit more people. They are horribly understaffed (or at least on this night). I ordered a martini close to when we arrived. I believe it took 30 minutes to come. And when it did it was on the rocks, which seems to be strange to be the default way to serve a martini. It took another 5-10 minutes for our server to come back around but then they quickly got me another drink. In general, it took a long time for anything to happen, and we weren’t the only ones experiencing this. Two couples who arrived after us seemed pretty annoyed. One, I believe, decided to leave before their main course arrived. For the other, I think they were seated for 15-20 minutes before they were given menus—they had to ask for them—and then later on I heard them ask twice where their food was. Our server seemed kind, but overwhelmed. The food itself was pretty good overall. I got the soup of the day and the Cornish game hen. The vegetables and mashed potatoes with the hen were excellent, the other things pretty solid.

This is a great small spot with a charming personality in a pleasant area. Our service was a bit on the slow side and given the current situation we had requested outdoor seating which is obviously not the norm. The pizza was good as were the muscles and certainly we did not leave hungry. Would eat again for sure.

Decidimos parar aquí un día en el último minuto para cenar y afortunadamente tuvieron una apertura (definitivamente hacer reservas). La comida y el servicio fueron increíbles! No podemos esperar para volver, pero se dirige hacia arriba, es solo efectivo. Sin embargo, vale la pena correr hasta el cajero automático.

The French onion soup was warm, not hot, with one little island of bread and cheese in the middle. The fries were over fried, and the nuts on the cheesecake were old. But it was less expensive than some other French restaurants, and it was nice and intimate in a small stablish mint. Please keep in mind that they only take cash and check. And the bill was handwritten.

Such a cute restaurant. The food is authentic French and is delicious.

Amazing experience! Excellent food & service! Wonderful staff!

Great food and excellent atmosphere

Always a good experience. Intimate dining, strong menu, good service.

One of my goto faves in the city. Have had nearly everything on the menu and none of it disappoints. Cash only.

Great food and service, but they don't take credit card payments.

Nice restaurant. Good food. The staff was rude to my students but good food.

The food was very good. The service was excellent. I highly recommend going here. The worse part is parking.

The food was amazing the only downside is the space is too small

Cozy place, great food and service!

Uno de nuestros lugares favoritos en NOLA, Cote Sud continúa ofreciendo una excelente cocina bistró francesa a precios muy razonables, y creo que el servicio ha mejorado considerablemente. Los platos que nos gustan incluyen: ostras al horno con queso azul, trucha o cangrejo, salmón, ensalada de pera, muelas y frites de carne. La última vez que comí ostras y muelas y una copa de Sancerre, un poco más de $ 50 con propina. También es nuestra única opción absoluta para llevar pizza, tenemos el vegetariano con o sin pepperoni y es perfecto. Es posible que necesite reservaciones los viernes y sábados, pero siempre puede pasear y ver cuándo le pueden acomodar. Una comida deliciosa, y su popularidad demuestra que muchos están de acuerdo.

Excellent cuisine, lovely atmosphere. One of my favorite food venues in New Orleans... and I live here.

Our first experience at Ciro's Cote Sud exceeded our expectations! Prompt, friendly service; pleasant and intimate setting; superb food; authentic French atmosphere.

Llamamos a las 4: 30 pm el sábado y pudimos asegurar una reserva para la misma noche a las 7 pm. Los camareros eran amables y serviciales. Además del menú principal, Ciro ofreció especialidades de cangrejo y gallineta el sábado por la noche que visitamos. Su sopa de crema de espárragos con carne de cangrejo era deliciosa. También tuvimos un cangrejo de caparazón blando salteado en una cama de greens que era bastante bueno. Definitivamente vamos a estar de vuelta.

One of the best secret restaurants in uptown.

The outside looks very dilapidated, but once you enter it's a charming French bistro. Wonderful wine list and French classic dishes at a reasonable price. The restaurant has been around for many years, and seems to be a well-kept secret by regulars who have been going for years. The clientele is generally older, but casually cultivated.

Always delicious and do not overlook their pizzas. Ciro's is cash only.

Love this hidden neighborhood gem! Lamb chops are excellent and are served with potatoes and veggies. Hot bread and butter - real baguette! Wine list is good. Servers are all pleasant and accommodating! My husband had their lasagna and loved it. Pizza is good as well! We go as often as we can.

Food and service were average. One of the few places on the planet that doesn't accept credit cards, so bring cash.

It's quaint. It's fun. Food is good ( most of the time)... but please tell me WHY they close at drop of a hat. You expect people to close on holidays but the day after? Can you put your closure on your message or at least a sign on the door. ?It's very frustrating! Last summer they closed for a month with no warning.

I love this place. Nice atmosphere and really nice dishes...try it!

Quaint, small intimate and oh... delish!!!

We are not locals, and visit Nawlins only once a year. We were looking for a quaint charming French restaurant that was French rather than Cajun or southern. Cote Sud was perfect for us even with a 20 min uber ride from the French quarter. Mussel marinare was great with plump large mussels in a tasty broth. The broth was richer than we are used to, but was very good. The frites were perfectly fried sans sel, as requested. My lamb chops were tender and tasty. Ordered medium rare, it came closer to rare. I should have ordered medium rare plus as recommended by restaurant critics. The veggies were good as was the potato lyonnaise. But for me potato’s that way are way too rich for me. The profiteroles were excellent. There is only one sever in this small establishment, so patience is a must.

Incrível, lugar agradável e a comida é muito boa, atendimento pronto e atencioso, aconchegante e romântico! Vale a visita.

The French onion soup was awesome, the rest was good, but not great

We loved the French onion soup and the bread. Our steaks were cooked medium instead of medium rare and were very dry. To be fair we did not send them back. It was late and we had been driving all day. I'm sure they would have fixed it had we brought it to their attention. Service was excellent.

Make sure you read the website; cash or checks only. My dining companions didn't tell me where we were headed in advance so I could look at website. When the bill came, we were scrambling to have enough cash. That being said, the house salad was good. The grilled pork tenderloin was fabulous and of course, the french fries that came with it were great. My dining companions ate a light first course and all had deserts which the raved over.

We went last night for our anniversary. It is just a lovely restaurant! The decor and background music is perfect for anything from a romantic dinner to a group of friends! Nice wine selection. My husband had pasta with shrimp and zucchini and I had Mussels Moules mariniere with frites. Creme brulee! I lived in France for three years and I can tell you the food was amazing! Very authentic. The bread was so good! The service was impeccable. It is small and cozy!

Cozy, romantic place. Great wine list and a really nice menu. Food is fresh and tasty. Relaxing place. Authentic French food.

Great pizza, nice staff, quiet place to dine.

Rose is absolutely everything and the food is divine.

We returned to this little French gem for dinner, as we had loved the experience two years ago. The service was outstanding, the restaurant small and intimate. The food was excellent French cuisine, and the wine list excellent. Nothing had changed. My partner started with Escargot , which he said he said was 'the best ever'. For me, it was the crab cakes for starters, then duck with fruit and vegetables for main, but best of all was the superb creme brûlée , which we shared to finish off the meal. This tiny, French restaurant, is only a short journey by streetcar travelling along the magnificent St Charles Ave in New Orleans. If you get a chance, try it.

We went as a group of 8. We passed around each other's food, everything was amazing. The restaurant is casual and quaint, narrow and small. Only two servers who also buss the tables. So, if you're in a rush, go to a big box place and leave this small jewel to those who can relax and enjoy. They also have food to go, so if you don't want to wait, just order and pickup. The wine list is very inexpensive, so you can try various wines. I don't remember anything over $85 a bottle, with most under $65. All cash, so bring plenty with you. Note to Chef, an inexpensive buss boy dish washer could help you turn your limited tables and free up your wait staff to sell.

Everytime I am in New Orleans, even if I only have one night, I dine at this restaurant, it is that good. On this occasion, I started with a delightful French wine and their escargot, perfectly prepared and the most tender I have ever had. The next course was the goat cheese salad served like I had it in Bruges. The goat cheese is toasted on thin slivers of french bread and you put the slices in your salad and cut them all up and it gives you goat cheese croutons - delicious in a salad. Then I had the pasta with scallops, mussels, crawfish and shrimp in a white sauce. This dish is on the menu with a curry sauce but the chef kindly changed the sauce for me because I just cannot do curry. I had half of the pasta leftover and asked to have 6 shrimp added to it for a take-out and I took it back to the manager of the boutique hotel I was staying at who was not getting off work until 11:00 p.m. He was delighted and said it was the best pasta he ever ate. I usually have the profiteroles but this time I tried the chocolate mousse cake, it was very good but such a big piece, I could not finish it which is a shame because at this restaurant every bite is a wonder. And if that were not enough, this place is so reasonably priced, that is a wonder too.

My wife and I and another couple went to Ciro's last Saturday night. We had the French onion soup, a fish dish and steak frites. The food was very good. Our friends had the mussels which were over the top. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

This was an excellent French restaurant. The specials of the day sounded quite good, however I went with a seafood curry which was quite good. Another of my parity had the day's special lamb shank, which was good, but the potatoes where great. The fussy...

Cote Sud is a unique French Restaurant on Maple Street. The small restaurant for years served some of the best pizzas in the city. It was sold to new owners a few years ago who changed it to a French Restaurant. However they kept the...

This is a cash only place, so be prepared! Food was fresh and properly prepared. Good service. Lamb chops were a little too fatty. I have had them a few times before other places and really enjoyed them. Everything else on the plate, vegetables, potatoes,...

First time at this popular place. We each had two courses--pasta with seafood, steak frites (a deal at $21), soft shell crab and huitres au bleu (oysters baked in blue cheese). Honestly it was all delicious, the steak perfectly cooked, great fries, and the oysters...

The fish on the menu du jour was freshly prepared and light; the profiteroles are among the best I've had. Also has pizzas and take out, but we went for dinner.

Excellent. I'm from Chicago so the pizza is okay, but everything else I've had is delicious.

This is my favorite restaurant in New Orleans and whenever I am in town I always stop in for dinner. This is a charming French bistro off the beaten track but easily reached on the St. Charles Ave streetcar. Get off at the next to...

Great food, service and atmosphere. Good french cuisine, good wine, and good pizza.

The experience is so-o-o French countryside. The food is excellent. The physical setting is more shabby than most Americans like, but common in France. Whenever I've been there, wait staff spoke with a French accent and had the distance one gets in France... but not...

I have been to this restaurant so many times over the past 10 years and had always loved and recommended it. However, tonight the majority of my meal was absolutely horrendous! I ordered their special appetizer of the night, the crab cakes. The dish consisted...

One of my favorite places to eat in New Orleans. The staff is always so friendly & the food is so good. Yes, a French restaurant that serves pizza. It's a long story but the pizza is really good. I usually stick with the muscles,...

We had a group of 8 ladies who met for dinner at Cote Sud. The restaurant is small and has a limited staff, but they are eager to please. The menu has delicious appetizers and salads, as well as daily soup offerings. We had escargot...

This restaurant is a truly hidden gem.The aatmosphere is is quaint and cozy. The restaurant is small but don't let that sway you away or you will miss the dining experience of a life time. If you were to travel to anywhere in the French...

First, let me say I like this little restaurant. The atmosphere reminds me of so many Bistros in France. It is a little run down and quite small. Accept its shortcommings, and you will be just fine. Sort of like the general rule for New...

Visiting a friend, he recommended this place and had dined there before. It's very tiny and we had reservations but it wasn't packed that night .. Everyone probably recovering from Thanksgiving feast! We sometimes struggled to make our order understood by the server but with...

We are from Louisiana and went to New Orleans for the weekend. A friend recommended this restaurant to us. We loved it at first look. The exterior is quite charming. Inside was just as good. Service was attentive and friendly. We both had a duck...

We loved the intimate, quaint atmosphere. We liked the food but not as much as we had hoped. My son had the steak frites, and the frites were soggy and uninspired. I had the pasta with shrimp and zucchini, and found it to be bland....

I have only been there a couple of times for dinner and each time I have been very pleasantly surprised. I love that it is a cozy and charming restaurant, in the middle of the neighborhood. The food is delicious and you can tell that they use good quality ingredients. I'm pretty picky with French food and Cote Sud is definitely one of my favorite places in New Orleans. It's classic French food, done right and simple. The service is great and the waitress there is super friendly. The second time my boyfriend and I dined there, the waitress remembered that my boyfriend ordered this certain type of French beer and asked if he would be drinking it again that night. Highly recommended.

I made a reservation with a friend in this restaurant for her birthday. We were sited without asking us if we had a reservation and waited and waited until we tried to get the attention of a waitress. She came without a menu and told...

Normally my go to place, consistently good, but service was just ok, and the food was a complete miss.