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, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, 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
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Di Stefano Burrata - $13: Pesto Trapani & Crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Marinated Olives - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Firsts
- Pommes Frites with Aioli - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad - $16: Castelfranco Endive, Mandarins, Pecorino Pepato, Candied Cashews & Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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: High-Protein, 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, Pescatarian 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: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Lamb Stew - $36: Red Wine Braised Lamb Shoulder, Gnocchi Parisienne, French Carrots & Tiny Turnips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Frito - $35: Semi-Boneless Half Mary’s Organic Fried Chicken, Braised Greens, & Calabrian Chile Hot Honey 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, Pescatarian
- Warm Raspberry Butter Tart - $15: Vanilla Gelato & White Peach-Brown Sugar Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée - $14: Chewy Almond and Berry Cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Selection of Sorbet And Gelato - $6: Strawberry Sorbet, Vanilla or Chocolate Gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Cheese Plate (1 Cheese) - $15: Toasted Walnut Levain, Poached Figs, Sliced Apple, Candied Walnuts, and Fried Almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, 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, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Marigold Cocktail - $16: High West Double Rye / Ginger / Honey / Lemon / Allspice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Glass House Cocktail - $16: Hendrick’s / Kumquat / Jasmine / Orange Blossom / Lime *Milk Washed Dietary tags: Vegetarian, 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, Pescatarian
- San Pellegrino (1L) - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, 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, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
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