Eating Out

|Dining out

Jun 01, 2026

Osaka

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 …

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Mar 24, 2026

Côte

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 …

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Dec 01, 2025

Take Your Time

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

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Sep 01, 2025

Zi Tore

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 indie …

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Aug 01, 2025

Rafina

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 …

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Jul 01, 2025

Carluccio

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

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Jun 01, 2025

New Openings

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

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Apr 02, 2025

The George

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, to …

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Nov 29, 2024

Yaprak

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 …

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