Cocothé

We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday while walking around Sewickley. Very interesting menu! We had a salad and sandwich with whipped goat cheese. Our meals were amazing! The flavors mix perfectly. Prices are very good and we will definitely stop back!

I want for a midweek business dinner so the restaurant was pretty empty. The server, Loni, was fantastic and really helpful. We ordered a variety of items and all were very good. The presentation and attention to detail of preparation rivals big name restaurants I have been to in NYC and Chicago. Four stars however for two reasons. The dessert choices aren’t on the same level as the food and need work. The restaurant itself is dark and oddly barren, not in a good way. It detracts from the food quality. The server indicated they were moving next door and adding a bar but hopefully some lights and ambience. A little pricey but definitely a good choice for a small business or intimate dinner.

We’ve been twice, sat outside both times, and had the same experience both times: excellent food, extremely long wait time for meals, meals that don’t come out at the same time, and server nowhere to be found? This place could be awesome with just a little attention to customer service.

Four of us went to Cocothe for lunch today, and we were all pleasantly impressed. The food was simple yet creatively put together and very good. The ambiance was nice, and service was good.
Definitely the best meal I’ve had in Sewickley!

Wonderful lunch and great ambiance. The menu and décor set this restaurant apart from the usual. Everyone at our table ordered something different and was quite pleased with what was ordered. The food was well prepared, fresh, creative, and interesting. The service was good with all of our meals delivered at the same time. Far superior to the other lunch restaurants we’ve tried in Sewickley.

The outdoor seating has a nice, casual vibe. The menu is a little limited and pricey, but it seems fresh and creative enough to warrant the price. I had the salad and it was unique and delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive. It’s BYOB which we greatly enjoyed. I would definitely recommend and go back.

Actual experience:
Went for Sunday brunch with my mom and Aunt. We were the only people in the restaurant. When we all sat down, it took the waitress about 15 minutes to get us coffee, actually only two of us wanted coffee. We ordered, my aunt and I ordered a very simple dish of 2 eggs and bacon. We both wanted our eggs over easy with crispy bacon. We both said please no runny eggs… after a rather long wait, again we were the only people there. We were delivered our meals. Both my aunt and I got runny eggs with soggy bacon with only 1 piece of toast. I was too hungry so I ate mine, but my aunt was grossed out and returned her meal. The waitress was no where to be seen. All we heard was the banging and clanging of dishes being down in the other room… not good. My mom wanted a cup of coffee and again, no waitress. Frustrating to say the least! We finally just shared our coffee with my mom. My aunt got her dish back, finally. Burnt runny eggs! Oh well. Gonna chalk this of off my list for sure! And it was too expensive to boot!

The food was delicious. However, the service was strange. None of our food came out at the same time. The first person was done by the time the soup came for the last person. Our water glasses were empty. The coffee was terrible. I guess since the tip was included there was no motivation. Go when you have plenty of time. We spent 1.5 hours to get soup and sandwiches at lunch.

Yum, yum, yum! The food is so fresh, so different and consistently delicious! I’ve head both lunch and dinner here and have not been disappointed… there are many restaurants in Sewickley… this one is a must try! From sandwiches and salads at lunch — the ones we’ve had are the Blue Barn sandwich, the Lex and Lynne and Keep Tahoe Blue salads — to dinner small plates (Scallops) and entrees (Steak with Chimichurri and Frites) it’s all well prepared and so good.

Amazing atmosphere and food so fresh and delicious. It’s fresh off the grill and Tate’s like heaven. I came with my daughter and the service was great and food even better. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. So if you are just walking by I’d go in and check it out. :-)

My first experience at Cocothé involved casually walking through Sewickley when I noticed this enchanting alleyway with dining tables and candles. It both made me think of Lady and the Tramp and a European fantasy. This instantly intrigued me. Determined to find to whom this dining area belonged, I looked around. Two doors down was Cocothé, the inside clean and elegant, like an upscale teahouse. Lining the walls on two sides are modern display shelves with teaware and tea offerings, neither cluttered nor barren.
I approached the counter as they had just opened for the evening asked to see a menu and learn more about it. Before leaving, I purchased a cookie, assuming that as a chocolatier of sorts, this should be indicative of my expectations. I do fancy myself a bit of a cookie connoisseur, and I can positively say that the cookie blew my mind. It was moist, chewy, delicious, and flavorful without being overwhelmingly sweet. I also detected a pleasant pinch of saltiness that really accentuated the rest of the flavors.
I kept this place in mind and decided to try the dinner service with my wife for our anniversary. We made reservations in advance and, upon arrival, there was no waiting, just a friendly, enthusiastic greeting, which was nice and not artificial.
My wife and I were seated outside in the Euro-​like alleyway, just as I had hoped when I first found the place. Our server was very pleasant and helpful when we asked questions. For drinks, we ordered a glass of the drinking chocolate and a mug of tea. Everything here is made from scratch, including the chocolate used in the drinks. The espresso-​based drinks even have homemade syrups for those who want something more than a basic cappuccino. The drinking chocolate I ordered, The Saint, was luscious and spicy, in a cinnamon and clove kind of way. There were some small discrepancies between the online menu and what was available though, and I would encourage them to get that resolved.
The drinking chocolate was pure decadence in a glass. While my wife loved her tea (most are flavored teas), it was painful seeing them displayed in glass containers. There is little question that it looks really nice, but it is a cardinal sin in tea storage as exposure to light can accelerate the oxidation process, causing them to lose their potency and flavor much faster. As a tea aficionado, I would make the recommendation to display the tea in smaller glass containers so that customers can get an idea of what they look or smell like while actually storing the tea in a dark, airtight container. The upshot, too, is that in the unfortunate event that they drop, tea isn’t really wasted.
For our appetizer, we had these baked lemon chips. Accompanying them was a melted cheese, mozzarella mixed with goat, and it was topped with black lava salt (burrata was unavailable). The tanginess of the chips were balanced very well by the salt and the bitter sweetness of the cheese. It was a great appetizer, perfect for two or three depending on how heavy you apply the cheese.
We had originally planned to order the Steak Frites for dinner, but when the order was being placed, the server mentioned that the chefs are excited about the Pork with Mole and Orange Pepper Purée, wishing more people would order it. Admittedly, I was skeptical. First, I feel like I’ve heard these things before and have been met with disappointment, regretting not following my gut instinct. Second, I get suspicious of recommendations, believing that in many cases, they simply push the foods that have not been selling. Still, I gave it a chance, and WOW!!! EASILY THE BEST PORK IN THE CITY!
We finished our meal with a salad as a palate cleanser before dessert. Even something as simple as a salad exhibited a great deal of care in its preparation with every single ingredient (including dressing) complementing each other. Everything was crisp, fresh, and cleansing. The dessert likewise was moist and warm without being soggy, and was executed incredibly well. I loathe when desserts are too sweet, too large, or drenched in sauces. This was not the case here. It was refined, elevated, and delightful.
In addition to the wonderful food offerings, the service itself was great. Our server always had a smile, and not once did I ever sense annoyance or agitation. I felt comfortable disclosing dietary restrictions, and she (and the kitchen) accommodated us as best as possible. The courses were well-​timed as well. It’s a pet peeve of mine when everything comes out at once or with very little down time between courses. I like to enjoy the company of those around me and the atmosphere without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. I felt like Cocothé handled this aspect very well.
I enjoyed everything about our experience and would not hesitate to do it again. It had the charm I was looking for on a Summer evening and they did their absolute best to make us happy. And it worked.

This has to be the best lunch place in Sewickley. It’s a great example of the high-​end, yet casual, lunch trend that’s definitely 3 tiers above Panera. Everyone needs to get the Fancy Bird sandwich.

They sell chocolate and teas plus serve soup, salads, and sandwiches. We shared a glass of the daily iced tea, a Wild Blueberry Iced Tea. It was a very light, green tea with a good blueberry flavor. There are 6 – 7 sandwiches and 3 – 4 salads plus soup. I was intrigued by Figgy Piggy (prosciutto, fig spread, goat cheese, arugula, baguette). It came with a side of lightly dressed arugula. The sandwich was really good. Nice, salty prosciutto, creamy goat cheese, fresh baguette, crunchy arugula, and sweet fig spread. I originally planned to take half home but it was so good I ended up eating the entire sandwich. H ate his entire sandwich, too (plus his salad and most of my salad). He chose Bella Donna (Burrata, heirloom tomatoes, basil, toasted focaccia). I tried one tiny bite and it was good, but I thought I tasted a wee hint of garlic. I preferred my sandwich. He liked his better. I think it was served on baguette and not on focaccia —? We both really liked our sandwiches though we felt that perhaps they were a bit pricey, but then again, maybe not, but certainly some people will think so…$ 11-​$ 13/​sandwich. I guess it depends on your personal thoughts about cost/​quality/​size, etc. I’d definitely go back. The sandwiches were really tasty, it was nice and relaxing inside, and the employees were friendly & helpful.