Review of Cocotte Parsons Green

Tucked into the heart of Parsons Green, Cocotte offers exactly the kind of warm, easy going dining experience you crave on a London evening, relaxed, inviting, and filled with dishes that feel both familiar and elevated. It’s the sort of place where the aromas of slow-roasted herbs and buttery sides drift through the room, setting the tone before your first bite even arrives.

We started with two dishes that perfectly summed up Cocotte’s style, The Oeuf Cocotte was beautifully done, a perfectly cooked egg nestled into a bed of leek fondue and mushrooms, topped with burnt garlic cream and served with toasted sourdough. It was creamy and rich. The Popcorn Ch*cken, is completely plant-based, lightly breaded and tender inside, it proved that comfort food doesn’t need to be heavy to be satisfying.

For the mains, the Half Rotisserie-Style Chicken lived up to its reputation. Marinated for 24 hours in Cocotte’s secret blend of herbs and spices, the chicken arrived tender, fragrant, and perfectly caramelised. The rotisserie finish gave it a crisp skin and incredible depth of flavour, it was rustic, delicious, and incredibly moreish. Paired with roast potatoes and sautéed mushrooms, and a Kale salad it hit every note of true comfort cooking.

Dessert brought a delightful final flourish. The Crème Brulé offered the classic crack of caramelised sugar before giving way to a silky, creamy custard, simple and timeless. For something plant-based, the Vegan Chocolate Cookie was a standout, warm, gooey, gluten-free, and served with vegan vanilla ice cream that melted into every bite.

Cocotte Parsons Green feels like a place designed for long, relaxed meals, full of warmth, flavour, and little details that make the experience feel personal. To add the staff are so attentive and caring. Whether you’re there for a quiet dinner, a comforting weekend treat, or simply to indulge in good chicken, it’s a spot that gets the balance just right.

Address: 299 New King’s Road, Parsons Green, London, SW6 4RE

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Words and photos by Stephanie Sowaha