Local.ingredient in Reading

“Visited Heckfield Place for the second time this year, and the experience was every bit as impressive, if not more so, than our first stay last year. This place will always hold a special place in my wife and I’s hearts, and even objectively it stands out as one of the top-tier establishments we’ve ever stayed at. From the room quality and finishing to the food and breakfast offerings, every detail is beautifully executed. This time we had the privilege of dining at Hearth Restaurant, which was absolutely outstanding. The service was impeccable from check-in to check-out; there wasn’t a single thing you could fault them for. We also loved walking around the lovely grounds, enjoying the afternoon tea and cake service, and relaxing with drinks in the intimate Moon Bar. Everything felt seamless, from the interiors to the setting to the hospitality. In short, Heckfield Place is exceptional in every sense, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit.”

“This is a place to visit several times. Fantastic service! One of the best Tiramisu in the UK? I think so. Pizza was good, and not the right dish to give 5 stars as such. Sitting outside was ok, and really the only choice the place was packed inside on a Sunday. And only 19£ for Pizza, soda and dessert. That’s pretty nice:-) And I have to apologise: I forgot to tip! Was so nice talking to the waiter I completely lost track of the usual routine…. Will come back and make this right!”

“Warm and welcoming atmosphere, genuinely friendly staff, and very good pizza. Simple, local, and exactly the kind of place where you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in. The food was fresh and tasty, and the overall experience was relaxed and pleasant. Recommended for anyone looking for a straightforward, enjoyable meal.”

“This Italian restaurant was packed even on a regular weekday — and after tasting the food, I completely understand why. Everything we ordered was expertly prepared and full of flavor. Highly recommended.”

“Wow, what a great meal I had with my brother and his wife. The food is outstanding, it's not licensed, so you can take your own, (or buy it from the store next door) The service, again was great with good advice from the team, definitely worth a visit. The Wednesday night banquet is great value, but you've got to book early and because the portions are generous we had some food to take away as well. Perfect.”

“Amazing food, always friendly service, I go to a lot of cafes in the area but I can honestly say that Mortimers do the best breakfasts for miles around and the latte's are pretty lush too.”

“Found this place randomly whilst on a motorbike ride and very pleased we decided to stop. Service was excellent - staff very friendly and helpful. Food excellent - easy to see how much care and attention is put into each dish. Would definitely recommend”

“A small and minimalist Japanese cafe with super fresh and cheap food. Some of the most authentic Japanese food I have had in the UK (I live in London). Service was fantastic, efficient and friendly.”

“Easily the best food I've ordered for delivery! This Italian is gorgeous and goes the extra mile with packaging the food up, chilli oil for the pizza and popcorn to snack on! The truffle pizza was full of flavour but the arancini was easily the best. Really recommend this place:) definitely going to reorder”

“Amazing food and service. Very well prepared, high quality, gonna visit again, highly recommended”

“Valle D’Oro is a wonderful family run independent Italian Restaurant in Newbury town centre, it’s food and drink selection is very good, so many options for steaks, the service was fast and friendly and you could tell the staff really care about their customers and the venue itself is cosy and well decorated. I had the steak in peppercorn sauce, I think if I ordered again I’d go for rare instead of medium rare. The fillet steak itself was incredible, it’s in my top five all time steaks, and it one of my go to items on menus so I’ve had lots in the past. The peppercorn sauce was also excellent, very thick and incredibly peppery, creamy goodness. The portion sizes are massive, so be careful not to over order, the vegetable selection looked amazing but we had no room left to try it. This is a great local business, it’s been located in Newbury since the 1080’s and you can see why it’s been so successful and long lived, it’s just brilliant, most highly recommend”

“Excellent breakfast, friendly service. They can make a breakfast as you like it. Highly recommended.”

“We had 2 incredible meals at Sapori di Casa that truly lifted our spirits after 2 long days. The food was outstanding — beautifully presented, full of flavour, and the portion sizes were far more generous than you'd expect for such a reasonably priced menu. Service was top-notch. Alessio, who I remember as being either the manager or head waiter, was brilliant — attentive without being overbearing, happy to accommodate small tweaks to our orders, and always ready with a helpful recommendation. His friendly nature and Italian charm added to the relaxed, welcoming vibe of the place. Our group of seven had travelled from Glasgow for a funeral, and these 2 dinners over 2 nights gave us a chance to unwind in a gentle, joyful way. It was nourishing in every sense — great food, great atmosphere, and genuinely lovely people. Highly recommend.”

“Very good local pub with a friendly atmosphere. The decor is classic old school, the are 2 very nice, old looking wood burning stoves. The bar staff were friendly enough and the beers on tap were very reasonably priced, especially for a pub down south! We went on a Friday and it was busy, but I think that adds to the atmosphere, but turn up early to get a table if you're a big group. I will definitely be returning on the not too distant future and recommending this pub to friends and family. Oh, and it is cash only, so come prepared.”

“My first experience of Polish food and I was very impressed. The portions are enormous! Lots of variety on the menu and well cooked. Very friendly service and a great selection of beers. I recommend trying the honey beer!”

“Easily the best pizza in town. It reminds me of the ones I had when visiting italy. The dough is amazing, the ingredients are fresh, and the cheese is simply melting. I love coming here.”

“This is my 4th order!!! I love her dishes. She sent them to me by delivery all the way to London. Highly recommended. Delicious! Here are my list of purchases which I keep ordering for: They can be kept in the fridge for over a week. Ganjang gejang Yangyum gejang Yeon eo Jang Seawoo jang ojingeo jeotgal”

“We visited to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was our first visit following recommendations from friends and it did not disappoint! The photo does not do it justice! The food (and wine) from start to finish was delicious. Such an amazing menu with so much to choice. The staff were also so helpful and friendly. The restaurant itself is also beautifully designed. A really enjoyable experience! I would highly recommend. We will definitely be visiting again.”

“Orwell’s delivered an unforgettable Christmas day lunch! The food was absolutely sublime, with every dish crafted to perfection. The front-of-house staff were warm, attentive, and made the experience even more special. Definitely a 5-star experience from start to finish – highly recommended!”

“We were visiting the area for the weekend celebrating 50th birthday. La Table D'Alix was a salivating experience which we really enjoyed. A lovely warm welcome by the restaurant owners Antoine and their staff. Very helpful and informative on the menus and ingredients. En attendant - Freshly baked bread buns with local butter. Saucisson, a generous sliced cured meat with hazelnuts and gherkins. Tasted very nice and was good whilst the chef prepared and cooked our order. I ordered a Raspberry Cosmopolitan which was served with an orange peel lighted then served in the cocktail to release the orange zest aroma. Starters - Cheese soufflé, soft tasty and Cheesy and the accompanying sauce was delicious. Sea scallops, tender, went beautifully with the pancetta and celery micro greens. Mains - Cod, again tender soft and flaky, curry sauce not overpowering, very nice flavour. Hunters Chicken, tenderly cooked and moist with flavourful olive tapenade and basil, the kale was seasoned well and crisp. The Romanesco nicely charred. Desserts - Tarte tartin, sweet pastry with caramelised fruit. Chocolat surprise, oh my word this was soo good! A Chocolate mouse that had a praline biscuit base that resembled maltesers flavour, the mouse was gorgeous and I loved the caramelised crispy zest decorated on top which gave the dessert a hint of sweet lemons. The Staff pleasantly surprised by adding a sparkler candle to my husband's dessert and singing Happy Birthday which was really thoughtful, kind and made the occasion special. Thank you so much! :-) Wines - Upon asking the restaurant owner advice on wines, I had a glass of white wine which was light and fragrant. It accompanied the chicken very well. I also had a dessert wine which was again light, softly sweet and fragrant. We have dined at a few Mitchelin restaurants and this has been an overall very pleasant experience. The Bill was in my view very reasonable for fine dining. I liked that the owner's family participated in the dining experience and it reminded me of time spent in France dining with family and friends. Thank you.”

“Lovely food and service. Nice atmosphere.”

“Nice place fairly large. Had a pizza it was quite large and very good.”

“The Koi suahi was so delicious . we don't get that kind of care and customer service anymore. I and my family recommended to try everyone especially who live around Camberley. You will definitely enjoy it. We will definitely returning for sushi this place.”

“If you like sushi, real sushi, then look no further. This is no chain mass produced high street filler. It's the real deal. A fantasticly broad menu that will cater to all needs and best of all....won't break the bank. The service was exceptional with a young man (international student from china) being kind, courteous and recounting stories from his family to support my beer choices. Couldn't fault it!”

“Fantastic place to eat. I've been going here for the last 2 years or so and so far have not had a bad experience. That includes me and my wife, family parties and using their take-away service. The service is amazing, all polite, efficient and the owner of the restaurant is always on hand and thanks us as we leave. The drinks are a little pricer than I would like but that is the same no matter where you go and the pudding options are very limited (although I'm usually stuffed before getting to them) but overall, a brilliant place.”

“My favourite Kebab so its 5 stars for me. Good size and great flavour!”

“Absolutely fantastic hidden gem absolutely amazing food and very good prices too and also generous portions lovely tasting food and not to oily couldn't fault it would definitely use again as my regular now I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone well done to the staff and chefs keep up all the hard work and also dilivery was quick too and friendly”

“Fantastic service, great food, very well priced”

“I took my wife for her birthday here, and I must say, it was a memorable experience. The food they served was exceptional, with a diverse menu that catered to a wide range of preferences. From the moment we walked in, the service was top-notch. The staff was attentive and courteous, making us feel truly special. I couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. It's safe to say that this place left a lasting impression on me, and I'm sure to return in the future.”