We had an absolutely fantastic time yesterday for my dads birthday. The food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing - generous portions too. The staff were attentive, very polite and just lovely! We had an exceptional experience, will recommend to others and we will definitely be back. Thank you for making my dads birthday so special.
We had a nice afternoon tea — the food was nice and the staff, especially the girl who served us, were warm and friendly, which really added to the experience. However, the overall atmosphere was let down by the cleanliness of the space. The walls were noticeably dirty, and the AC unit was in a similar state, which isn't ideal for a dining or tea setting. A little TLC could really elevate the place and bring it up to the standard the service deserves.
Lovely place, good food, me and my friends had the tasting menu. The food was good. All cooked well and compliments to the chef. Service was on point there when we needed and was very observant of our table. Atmosphere was a nice quiet place but seemed empty. It was a 19:00 ( 07:00 ) reservation and lasted until 21:30 ( 09:30 ) on a bank holiday on Friday. Overall service was good, food was good. We paid £450 for 4x tasting menues. 1 bottle of wine and 2 x cocktails. Price was a little expensive but the food was good so can't complain. I do recommend for a nice dinner out in Reading for a celebration or a fancy dinner.
We enjoyed eating at the Reading Room last night. The whole experience was amazing. It wasn’t our first time there, so I’m happy the standard is consistently high. The food was delicious and looked beautiful. The staff were very professional and although they were always nearby, it didn’t feel awkward. The dinner finished with a really sweet, personal touch - couple of chocolates on a plate with a sign „happy anniversary”. I highly recommend the restaurant.
Absolutely wonderful experience. We went there for a birthday and from the greeting at the reception to the final meal, everything was excellent. Waiters are very attentive and stay close by. We choose to opt-out of the wine flight on our 7 course. I loved a solid 6 of the 7 items with the exception being the pear course because I personally don’t like pears. The lovely touch of the birthday “plate” was appreciated. Highly recommended.
Lovely atmosphere food excellent if a little too precious. Didn't like the the amuse-bouche as had truffle oil on it which I detest and would never have ordered if on a menu. Apart from this unfortunate start the meal was excellent and a visual delight.
Went here for Valentine’s Day and I had the best experience! The food & cocktails were delicious. Customer service was 5 star! And loved the singer that performed for the evening. I’ll highly recommend.
We went for Valentine’s Day, the place looked really nice. Food was outstanding, specially the linguine with black truffle sauce and the Panna cotta.
Lovely restaurant. Excellent tasting and beautifully presented food. Staff were smart and very professional. Service was superb and staff were discretely attentive. Not cheap but good quality for the quality of the food and wine. I was there for a weekday birthday lunch and it was not crowded. Reasonably well sound attenuated which is important for me because I have a hearing impairment. I could have a conversation because the background music was subdued and not intrusive. Highly recommended.
The Reading Room is located at 26 The Forbury, Reading RG1 3EJ, UK
You can contact The Reading Room at +44 118 952 7770
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