21 Restaurants in Reading

Trying food from around the world is an important part of soaking up a country's culture and traditions. Fortunately for us, there are dozens of international restaurants in Reading that offer a combination of well-known classic dishes and culinary creations you may not be so familiar with. Explore the traditions of Sardinia at Pepe Sale in Broad Street Mall, a restaurant that prides itself on age-old family recipes from the wonderful Italian island. Or maybe you're in the mood to expand your knowledge of Asian cuisine, but can't decide between Chinese, Malaysian and Japanese. Well, why not tuck into a selection of regional delicacies from all three countries at Cosmo, which features cooking stations — where expert chefs demonstrate how these foods are prepared back home? For something closer to home, a selection of classic and contemporary French dishes await at L'Ortolan on Church Lane, ideal for those trying out the cuisine for the first time, with authentic specialities such as glazed duck breast, stone bass, and goose liver parfait.

Many of Reading’s wonderful restaurants are located close to the town’s most popular visitor attractions. This means that you can round off a day of sightseeing with a great meal. Spend some time soaking up the atmosphere at Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre, then peruse a large collection of local art at Reading Museum, or learn about the history of aviation in Britain at the Museum of Berkshire Aviation. Whether you're exploring the gardens at the Museum of English Rural Life or having a flutter at Grosvenor Casino, Reading’s best restaurants are within reach. Once you're done sightseeing, rest your weary legs and recharge your batteries for even more fun at Reading's many restaurants.

Reading offers restaurants where you can combine a delicious meal with a lively night out. Make your own cocktails and sample a wide range of speciality vodkas at Revolution Bar; or if you happen to be looking for British fare and a quintessential pub atmosphere, check out Bel and the Dragon at Blake's Lock. Coconut Bar & Kitchen at St Mary's Butts and House of Flavours on King's Road are perfect locations for work gatherings, with group discounts and bespoke service options, while The Bull Inn on Swallowfield Road delivers the perfect combination of live sport and quality pub grub — making it a great dining venue for football, rugby and cricket fans. There’s no need to travel between different restaurants and bars to complete your night out when everything you need can be found under one roof at these exciting restaurants in Reading.

At times when we all crave something familiar, Reading doesn’t disappoint with its stock of the UK’s leading branded restaurants. You’ll find Pizza Hut at the Oracle Shopping Centre downtown, as well as a Wagamama outlet. If you’re in the mood for seafood, Loch Fyne at Bear Wharf always has fresh, local catch on its specials menu. Alternatively, tuck into grilled chicken, smothered in one of those famous spicy sauces that everybody loves at Nando's on Friar Street. Reading's branded restaurants are scattered throughout the town centre, so you'll never be more than a short walk away from familiar dishes you’ve grown to love.