First day in the UK, rented an apartment in reading and was hungry so looked up restaurants in the…read morearea and cane across this place online and decided to go give it a try... well, i will keep it very short and simple.. BEST CHICKEN SHAWERMA... exactly what I was craving and definitely hit the spot, and i have been craving it ever since i walked out of that door. Must try!

Reading town needed a good and affordable lebanese restaurant and the Bakery House fits the need…read morewell. For me its the best location and very convinient as its on the same Road as my Computer Repairs shop. The restaurant is well designed with good seating, lighting and ambience is very comfortable. The staff including chefs and manager are all very hospitable and friendly. I particularly like the Chicken Shawarama sandwich with chips and salad which is always fresh, tender and delicious. The lunchtime menu (happy hour) offer is extremely good value. My favourite (so far) is chicken and lamb Shawarama with chips or rice together with salad and fresh humus on a large plate for £6.50 .. absolutely delicious! I have visited and encouraged family and friends and so far they all love it ... 5 Star all the way! Best wishes to all. Javed MIRAJ Computers, 123 London Street , Reading.

Brunch was tasty, coffee came after my meal, and I requested the bill three times before getting…read moreit, so overall not ideal. My biggest frustration though is the service fee that is automatically included in your bill;

Awesome food. I got the buttermilk chicken that came out on a bun and a bit bummed at first but the…read moremeal was amazing. Love the sauce for the chicken and fries. Revive was Solid and food came out quick. Great experience and will be back. Finally had carrot cake donuts that were off the chart. With great ambiance. A 5 star winner.

We had a group of us come here to eat dinner. They offer salads, burgers and a variety of other…read morecomfort foods as well as drinks. I got the Thai curry and personally would've have liked it to be a bit spicier. The burgers and salads looked amazing, so I'd definitely recommend that if you happen to stop by here. The ambience is nice and the servers are great too.

We came in to a practically empty place- asked the bartender if we should just seat ourselves. We…read moreinformed her we were there for lunch and drinks. We sat there for 20 mins and no one came over to even bring a menu. The music was screaming in our ears and we finally ended up leaving because the staff would rather talk amongst themselves than serve the guests. I do not recommend coming here. Spend your money elsewhere.

If I could give it zero stars I would have. The service was terrible, we were left seated while…read moreothers who came in, were seated and left even though we stood up to call people about our drinks and again to find out what happened to our food. The restaurant was not busy. Not once did anyone apologize for the wait. The food when it came while hot was average. When we asked for the bill they had the audacity to add a service charge on for 3 people. We had to ask for it to be removed which our server did (and I did apologize to her as it wasn't her fault as she had just started her shift) but I refuse to pay a tip for shoddy service. Even when we were leaving they didn't thank us for coming or apologize for their error. I've been to other branches and can honestly say I won't be returning to that one

That was my first time trying Brazilian food, and I just loved it!! I love the selection of unusual…read more(to me) cuisine from Latin America - Brazilian, Argentinian, Venezuelan- just to name a few- don't think I have ever seen those outside of street food festivals. The location is perfect - right on the canal, while the service is friendly but not intrusive.

Any restaurant that encourages its good looking waiters to flirt with your table is well worth a…read moresecond visit in my book. Sexist, moi? Whilst PizzaExpress wouldn't be my first choice of restaurant (I'm more of a curry or steak kinda girl), I have to admit that the food and the service is always great in this venue. Tonight my friend and I shared the dough balls with garlic butter dip (which is sold in Waitrose/Sainsburys too). We followed this up with a polo pizza, e.g a pizza with a hole in the middle covered in salad, and a delicious salad packed full of yumminess.. The restaurant was packed, always book ahead on a Friday in the Oracle, but our food was still delivered quickly. If you like your pizza and like a tasty meal that gives you time to hit the gorgeous cocktails of Mix, PizzaExpress should definitely be a consideration.

I would just like to say that Rob, the restaurant manager knows about customer service. Well done…read moreRob, surely a great addition to the Pizza Express Team. Matt Reading

Pies to die for. I make this pilgrimage every time I visit the UK. The whole menu is a treat not to…read morebe missed.

What a great little gem! I highly recommend this cute and delicious pie shop/restaurant- but do try…read moreto book ahead. Seating is limited, especially if there is an event/show occurring in town. Excellent prices for takeaway- a huge selection of pies (and some quiche!). If you are able, have lunch/dinner at the restaurant. You'll feel as if you've been transported back in time. It's friendly and homey- très rustique. The menu is simple and sparse, but with the quantity of pies on offer, what more do you need? Oh, and there's a full bar! I added a side of ratatouille to my meal and was not disappointed! What are you waiting for! Go get yourself a pie, or 4!!

Zizzi always has good food but this branch was particularly good and this was our nicest meal in…read moreany of their branches. When we arrived, we were greeted by really friendly staff. They seated us and we received complimentary pasta crisps. These were unexpectedly lovely. Slightly spicy and a great consistency. Our drinks arrived shortly after we ordered them. I had the white peach and raspberry refresher. If I'm honest, it was disappointing. The taste of mint completely masked any of the flavours advertised in the name. My partner ordered the Morello Cherry Refresher. He loved it and said it was amazing and fresh. I on the other hand thought it tasted artificial. To start, we shared Garlic Bread. It was a generous portion so perfect for two people. It was crispy but not overdone and had a great ratio of garlic oil. We actually got this for free as we are members of the Zizzi loyalty scheme. For a main, I chose the Chorizo Carbonara. The carbonara itself was incredible. Really creamy but not too sickly. The chorizo was quite salty, so if you don't like salt, this wouldn't be a good choice. The bacon was a little bit fatty but the larger pieces on top were perfect. My partner ordered the Pepperoni Campagna pizza. It had a lovely thin base which was cooked perfectly, however the crusts were crumbling away. It had a really good amount of toppings and a nice presentation. The chilli oil served with the pizza was one of the best we've tried. Unlike other pizza chains, you could actually taste the chilli. The pizza sauce was amazing. The restaurant had a good vibe overall, despite the fact we arrived shortly before closing time. There were still a lot of people there and the staff didn't seem disgruntled by the fact we arrived so late.

From the owner: Our menu is made up of tasty Italian dishes from pizza, pasta and risotto to salads and indulgent…read moredesserts but always with a twist - like a classic Carbonara with a chorizo crumb or a traditional garlic bread with mozzarella & 'Nduja sausage. We strive to bring out our customer's inner foodies by constantly innovating our menu and adding delicious & exciting ingredients like vegan jackfruit pepperoni, wild boar meatballs and 'Nduja sausage to name a few. Whether you're a meat-eater, veggie, vegan or gluten-free we have a dish to suit all tastes & requirements.

Great range of pizza, pasta and other Italian-style dishes. Homemade lemonade is just delicious!!…read moreThe food is somewhat pricey, but it's definitely of high quality. For those looking to save- they usually have a 25% offer during certain times, plus there is a lunch-time menu. However, you have to go to their site to know about it, as you are just given a regular menu. Service is usually quick and super-friendly, and they had a nice heating on during the winter ;)

I pass by this restaurant all the time. I have avoided it because for some reason I allow myself…read moreto go to other chain restaurants every now and then, but this one didn't make the cut (partly because I have a thing against paying to eat pasta in a restaurant unless it's going to be really good). I will be the first to admit I made a mistake. The decor is great, the wait staff are friendly and the ambiance is buzzing. We had some bruschetta capra to start (olive, tomato, cheese, oil, vinegar) and a few Peroni Gran Reserva. Excellent! I had the ravioli marittimo and my girlfriend had a caprina pizza. My ravioli was alright (reason for the 4), but the pizza was great. Cooked well, great flavor. We'll be back for the pizza, bruschetta and peroni!

We have been there twice for lunch and loved it!! They have special lunch menu, which is a great…read moreoption for those who want to try Greek food at more affordable prices. Now, to food. We just loved it. Whatever you order, you can't go wrong. Everything is so tasty and flavoursome! Some of the dishes come on a tiered tray, which is very unusual! Portions are huge! The location also gets points - right near the canal, would be nice to try outside seating in summer!

a wrap the size of my palm and chips should not be priced at 8.50. it did not meet expectations for…read morethe price we were paying. the meat lacked flavour the wrap itself was minuscule and the chips weren't exceptionally good. if you are looking to pay premium prices you expect a premium meal. if you want good Greek food, do not go here having been to Greece i was very disappointed with this restaurant.

Food was good, service was better! Perfect place to grab a quick hearty bite! The mushroom risotto…read morewas good, chicken was a bit dry but nothing to complain about! Will def be back.

Always love carluccio's for breakfast, very quick service but latte was a little luke warm and the…read morepoached eggs on the full english breakfast and the poached egg on toast were a little over done, but still going back.