Fine Dining in Reading
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There's only one place in Reading that could be considered 'fine dining' and that's Cerise at the Forbury Hotel. But unless you get yourself a private booth it's just as impersonal as places like Forbury's, LSQ2 and The London St Brasserie, although the food at Cerise is arguably of a higher class than any of those three.
As has already been mentioned, for true fine dining you'll need to take a trip into Shinfield and head to L'ortolan. But if it's feasible, head over to The Vineyard in Stockcross for a really special meal in a fantastic location.
Admittedly the prices are starting to reach the level you'd expect from two Michelin-starred dining but it's worth every penny for a very special occasion.
As has already been mentioned, for true fine dining you'll need to take a trip into Shinfield and head to L'ortolan. But if it's feasible, head over to The Vineyard in Stockcross for a really special meal in a fantastic location.
Admittedly the prices are starting to reach the level you'd expect from two Michelin-starred dining but it's worth every penny for a very special occasion.
If you're driving half an hour and have the budget, I'd sooner pick Bray over Stockcross.
Spot on with Cerise and L'Ortolan though
Given that your only choice would be dining at Michel Roux's place unless you've planned at least two months in advance, I'd pick Stockcross...
If you're driving half an hour and have the budget, I'd sooner pick Bray over Stockcross.
Spot on with Cerise and L'Ortolan though
The Vineyard has lost its stars, last time I went the food was good the service not so.
Defo recommend L'Ortolan which is the perfect mix of fine food and fine service without being over the top.......ahhh I want to go back there.
Now that is interesting. I was there in John Campbell's last week and I got the impression that his leaving wasn't something that had been planned. I did wonder what would happen with the new guy and the next edition of The Guide and now I know.
I also got the impression that some of the waiting staff weren't too happy about what was going on...
IIRC there's some pretty decent offers knocking about at the moment. Although I can't for the life of me remember where I saw them.