À Côté – French
This vibrant neighborhood gem invites guests to linger over artisanal small plates in a space that hums with the warmth of a Mediterranean escape. The kitchen celebrates bold, rustic flavors, from the golden crunch of tuna empanadas and silky rabbit rillettes to steaming bowls of mussels and crisp pommes frites dipped in rich aioli. Whether sharing a savory Basquaise flatbread or savoring a vibrant beet soup, diners find themselves transported by a menu that honors seasonal ingredients and the simple joy of a shared meal.
College Avenue, Oakland, California 94168 https://acoterestaurant.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at À Côté
Dairy-Free at À Côté
À Côté in Oakland has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Marinated Olives, Cashmere Cat Cocktail and Pommes Frites with Aioli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at À Côté
À Côté in Oakland has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Marinated Olives, Mussels and Pommes Frites with Aioli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at À Côté
À Côté in Oakland has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pan Seared Petrale Sole, Selection of Sorbet And Gelato and Cheese Plate (2 Cheeses). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at À Côté
À Côté in Oakland has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chopped Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at À Côté
À Côté in Oakland has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Acqua Panna (1L) and San Pellegrino (1L). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at À Côté
À Côté in Oakland has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Marinated Olives, Acqua Panna (1L) and San Pellegrino (1L). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at À Côté
À Côté in Oakland has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Marinated Olives, Cashmere Cat Cocktail and Ginger Fizz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at À Côté
À Côté in Oakland has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Selection of Sorbet And Gelato, Cheese Plate (2 Cheeses) and Warm Raspberry Butter Tart. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at À Côté
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chopped Salad | 1.4 g | 62.3 g |
| Cheese Plate (2 Cheeses) | 93.8 g | 41.9 g |
| Cheese Plate (1 Cheese) | 80.9 g | 39.8 g |
| Cheese Plate (3 Cheeses) | 27.7 g | 32 g |
| Pollo Frito | 63.1 g | 30.9 g |
| Winter Lamb Stew | 25.2 g | 25.8 g |
| Grilled Hanger Steak | 35.9 g | 24.1 g |
| Rabbit Rillettes | 85.5 g | 23.2 g |
| Mussels | 26.3 g | 22.5 g |
| Di Stefano Burrata | 85.7 g | 20.9 g |
| Pan Seared Petrale Sole | 22.9 g | 19.7 g |
| Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée | 86.4 g | 13.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering soup and the pleasant ambiance that creates a welcoming environment for couples and groups alike. Celebrated for its attentive service, guests consistently praise the polite staff for checking in regularly and ensuring a seamless meal. Standout dishes include the flavorful starters, with reviewers highlighting the high-quality ingredients and expressing a strong desire to return to sample more of the menu.
Menu
Snacks
- Tuna & Potato Empanada de Gallego - $12: with Allioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Di Stefano Burrata - $13: Pesto Trapani & Crostini Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Marinated Olives - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Firsts
- Pommes Frites with Aioli - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Beet Soup - $12: Harissa, Yogurt, Dill & Toasted Pistachios Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rabbit Rillettes - $16: Membrillo Jam, Cornichon & Crostini Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad - $16: Castelfranco Endive, Mandarins, Pecorino Pepato, Candied Cashews & Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $17: Romaine Lettuce, Bacon, Egg, Radish, Herbed Buttermilk Dressing, & Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese Crumble Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
From The Wood Oven
- Mussels - $30: Cooked in Pernod from the Wood Oven Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Basquaise Flatbread - $28: Chistorro Sausage, Piperade, Queso Mahon & Queso Manchego with Lemon Zest Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khachapuri Adjaruli - $28: Egg and Cheese Filed Flatbread from the Republic of Georgia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Sicilian Style Spaghetti & Meatballs - $35: Pecorino, Cacciocavallo & Toasted Pinenuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Petrale Sole - $38: Celery Root-Tahini Puree, Triple Lemon Butter Sauce & Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Baby Carrots Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Lamb Stew - $36: Red Wine Braised Lamb Shoulder, Gnocchi Parisienne, French Carrots & Tiny Turnips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Frito - $35: Semi-Boneless Half Mary’s Organic Fried Chicken, Braised Greens, & Calabrian Chile Hot Honey Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Hanger Steak - $38: Beehive Hatch Chile Cheese Potato Gratin, Sauteed Baby Spinach & Madeira Gravy Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels and Pommes Frites Special - $45: Full order of Mussels and Frites, with two glasses of house wine or draft beer (Tues-Thurs 5-7pm) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner
Desserts
- Coupe A Cote - $15: Chocolate Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Caramel Cream, Pecan Praline & Caramel Brownies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Warm Raspberry Butter Tart - $15: Vanilla Gelato & White Peach-Brown Sugar Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée - $14: Chewy Almond and Berry Cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Selection of Sorbet And Gelato - $6: Strawberry Sorbet, Vanilla or Chocolate Gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cheese Plate (1 Cheese) - $15: Toasted Walnut Levain, Poached Figs, Sliced Apple, Candied Walnuts, and Fried Almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Plate (2 Cheeses) - $29: Toasted Walnut Levain, Poached Figs, Sliced Apple, Candied Walnuts, and Fried Almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Plate (3 Cheeses) - $37: Toasted Walnut Levain, Poached Figs, Sliced Apple, Candied Walnuts, and Fried Almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Marigold Cocktail - $16: High West Double Rye / Ginger / Honey / Lemon / Allspice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Glass House Cocktail - $16: Hendrick’s / Kumquat / Jasmine / Orange Blossom / Lime *Milk Washed Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ivy Hill Cocktail - $16: Chili Vodka / Becherovka / Black Tea / Lime / Condensed Milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cross My Heart Cocktail - $16: Mezcal / Watermelon / Orange Blossom / Aloe / Lime Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Fade to Black Cocktail - $16: Bell Pepper & Cilantro Infused Tequila / Mezcal / Squid Ink / Agave / Lime Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Cashmere Cat Cocktail - $16: Coffee Whiskey / Cinnamon / Coconut / Clove / Oat Milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- St. Agrestis Phony Negroni - $12: Non Alcoholic Bitter Apertivo
- Ginger Fizz - $10: Ginger / Elderflower / Lemon / Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- San Pellegrino (1L) - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Acqua Panna (1L) - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about À Côté
- Is À Côté dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. À Côté has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Marinated Olives, Cashmere Cat Cocktail and Pommes Frites with Aioli.
- What can I eat at À Côté on a dairy-free diet?
- House Marinated Olives, Cashmere Cat Cocktail and Pommes Frites with Aioli carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does À Côté have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Marinated Olives and Cashmere Cat Cocktail.
- Is À Côté gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at À Côté?
- Chopped Salad, at roughly 62.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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