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Many Vessels

May 01, 2026

The new Afro-Caribbean food outlet at The Biscuit Factory doesn't quite float our boat.

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Osaka

Jun 01, 2026

Reading is teeming with sushi spots, but does Osaka stand out from the crowd? Join us for an honest review of this town-centre Japanese restaurant an…

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The Flowing Spring

Jun 01, 2026

After years of intending to visit, we finally stopped by The Flowing Spring near Henley. Unfortunately, a promising atmosphere and local ale selectio…

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Comptoir Libanais

Apr 01, 2026

Despite a long-held fascination with Lebanon, a recent dining experience in Reading fell short. Explore the highs and lows of Lebanese cuisine, from …

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Côte

Mar 24, 2026

Our reviewer takes a nostalgic trip back to the 90s for a 'grown-up' meal at Côte Reading. Discover what remains of the French brasserie experience a…

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Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant

Feb 01, 2026

After a disastrous lunch booking, our reviewer stumbled upon Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant, a new South Indian gem on King's Road. Discover the authe…

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The Lyndhurst

Jan 01, 2026

Exploring The Lyndhurst in Reading's 'The Village', this review delves into its inconsistent Sunday roast experience, comparing it to past glories an…

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Take Your Time

Dec 01, 2025

Discover the eclectic Asian fusion menu at Take Your Time, a new restaurant in The Village, Reading. Despite its tucked-away location, the diverse of…

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Buesasado Argentinian Grill

Nov 01, 2025

Fed up with algorithm-driven reviews, one local critic puts TripAdvisor’s top-rated Buesasado Argentinian Grill to the test to see if the food matche…

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Eating Reading

Nov 01, 2025

From Roman snack bars in Silchester to the dietary rituals of Reading Abbey, explore the fascinating history of what people in the Thames Valley ate …

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London Street Brasserie

Oct 01, 2025

Looking for the perfect spot in Reading for a special occasion? We revisit the iconic London Street Brasserie to see if its modern British menu and w…

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Zi Tore

Sep 01, 2025

Is Reading's 'Smelly Alley' hiding a true Italian gem? We step inside Zi Tore to sample their authentic, made-from-scratch menu and discover if this …

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The Waterside

Sep 01, 2025

Looking for a classic pub lunch in the Reading area? We head to the 16th-century thatched Waterside pub in Woodley to see if its food and atmosphere …

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Rafina

Aug 01, 2025

Looking for a proper breakfast in Reading? We step back in time at Rafina, the historic St Mary Butts cafe that serves up a perfect slice of post-war…

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Carluccio

Jul 01, 2025

From his groundbreaking Neal Street beginnings to the rise of his beloved high street chain, we explore the lasting culinary influence of Antonio Car…

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Coconut Tree

Jun 01, 2025

We head to The Coconut Tree in Reading to sample their authentic Sri Lankan lunch menu. From crispy hoppers to smoky black pork, find out if this loc…

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New Openings

Jun 01, 2025

Reading's hospitality scene is thriving with a wave of exciting new restaurant openings, trendy bars, and immersive entertainment venues. From authen…

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Tasty Greek Souvlaki

May 01, 2025

Looking for the perfect alfresco lunch in Reading? We dive into the authentic flavours of Tasty Greek Souvlaki, from their exceptional homemade dips …

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The George

Apr 02, 2025

Looking for a family-friendly spot between Reading, Wokingham, and Bracknell? We put the No 4 bus route's best-known pub, The George at Loddon Bridge…

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Thai Corner

Feb 26, 2025

So, catching up with G, we agreed on a pre-match drink at Siren Brewery to formulate a plan. Over a Pastel Pils and a Broken Dream (nice to add a poe…

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Creperie Doux Sourire

Jan 30, 2025

Nothing delights me more than seeing tides rolling back and a Starbucks in the middle of town becoming a lovely little French creperie. And, of all p…

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Yaprak

Nov 29, 2024

The Friday before Christmas and we were trying to get to Waitrose in Caversham to buy seasonal essentials such as gold all butter puff pastry (not th…

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House of Flavours

Oct 01, 2024

Are you a creature of habit when it comes to Indian menus? We explore the enduring appeal of Reading's House of Flavours and why some dishes are impo…

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Vino Vita

Sep 30, 2024

I am writing this review far from Reading in a village in Wales that used to have a bank. It closed down and the next village became the closest bank…

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Madras Flavours

Sep 09, 2024

Southern Indian cuisine is a favourite of mine ever since the day, more than forty years ago on my way to college in Kent, I stopped off at Euston an…

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The Rising Sun

Jul 31, 2024

Since Bel & The Dragon shuttered and the team at The Lyndhurst moved on, my poor octogenarian neighbour Liz has searched in vain for somewhere to hav…

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Flavour Of Mauritius

Jun 21, 2024

Some twenty years ago my wife's little sister announced that she was going to get married in Kenya with only close family present. Then came some dre…

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Banh Mi QB

May 29, 2024

After a long gestation period, Kings Walk is becoming quite a food hall, with all kinds of unusual eateries from a Polish pyrogi place to Japanese ic…

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The Crooked Billet At Stoke Row

Apr 30, 2024

Two reviews for the price of one this month as we review songstress Judie Tzuke live at the rural pub So, our last review was of an extremely good va…

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Betty's Bistro

Mar 31, 2024

Every major town and city has a drag where the businesses that do not and cannot make the astronomical rents in the centre of town ply their trade. T…

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Eating In - Papa Gee

Feb 26, 2024

Before putting word to papers - or bits to bytes, it has to be conceded that this month's review is incomplete. Because, when you claim that somewher…

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Soju

Jan 29, 2024

Well this is quite embarrassing. I have eaten felafel in Cairo, jolof rice in Lagos, dhosa in Madras, but I have never eaten Korean, ever, anywhere. …

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Eating In - McDonald's

Dec 31, 2023

Yes, McDonald's. Some of you might consider reviewing the golden arches as a exercise in futility, but the reality is that there are probably ten mor…

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The Bull, Sonning

Nov 30, 2023

I have history with Fullers, all the way back to when I moved to London and used to drink in the pubs attached to their brewery down in Chiswick. Mos…

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Tapas At The Thames Lido

Oct 30, 2023

My measure of special places to eat has to meet 'the parents at graduation' test – that is, if they were paying, where would you book lunch or dinner…

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