Best cheese board in Reading

5 restaurant menus in Reading, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Valpy Street Bar & Bistro
Valpy Street Bar & Bistro
91/100 (2467 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Parfait
Fish & Chips
Burger
Herb Crust Pork Fillet
Seafood chowder
Olives
Haddock
Lamb Shank
Espresso Martini
Cod
gin
Sticky Toffee Pudding
cheese board
Beef Dripping Chips
Beef
Stone Bass
Scotch Eggs
Calves Liver
Duck Confit
Onglet Steak
Hake
Pasta
Carpaccio of Beef
Croquettes
Salad
Crab
Tarte Tatin
Beef Bourguignon
Scallops
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Cheeks
Duck
Sesame Trout
Lamb
Risotto
Sesame Crusted Trout
Pesto
Fish & chips
Pork and Shrimp Rolls
Fish
Pork
Venison and Black Pudding Scotch Egg
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
European
Seating
Table Service
American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Myself and my fiancé had an amazing night here last night. I found this hidden gem on trip advisor after seeing the great reviews- it definitely..."
Kimberley Skelton
"First visit and will def be returning, great service the waitress was very efficient and helpful. The food was amazing and good value for money would..."
Paul Marshall
"I love this place. Staff consistently friendly, food consistently excellent and proprietor Andy Norman is great fun to josh with! Only downside - the..."
Roy Arbon
"I love this place. From the menu to the staff there's nothing I don't enjoy, either for lunch or dinner I've never been..."
Sue Stevens
"Great food, great drinks, great staff and great atmosphere. What's not to like? Our fave for after work drinks, afternoon chill outs or evening..."
Neil Georgeson
"Friendly staff. Good food - pots at lunchtime ate great - and a convivial atmosphere. Might even go again..."
Andy Webber
"A warm welcome by all the friendly staff and delicious food! Will certainly be going back again..."
Eed Bucks
"Very pleasantly surprised at the quality of food, standard of service and indeed value for money. Fine dining with attentive service at a very..."
Peter de Zeeuw
"Saturday evening booking. Saw the reviews on trip advisor and had to try. The staff are welcoming and helpful. Including the owner who by chance..."
Chris Quinton
"We met in reading for a girls lunch and chose valpys as it was close to the station as we all came by train. We hadn’t been before so we were all..."
Julia Woodward
"Great food, very relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, highly..."
Simon Gregory
"Amazing food and service! Thank you so much! We’re be back..."
Peter Licourinos
"Visited for the first time last weekend, and absolutely loved the food and the vibe! The part-time waitress we had was amazing and a lovely lady that..."
Marion B
"Food here was excellent! Best calves liver I've had in years. The restaurant was nice but unfortunately very quiet as we were the only ones in..."
Hazel Fuller
"We came to Valpy St just for drinks and were super impressed by the service. The cocktails were expertly mixed and the wine choice was fantastic. The..."
Sam
"I love this intimate place in Reading, possibly one of the best resturants in Reading. Went for my fiancées birthday, and she loved it. Really..."
Sam Inskip
"Good casual food. Fast and friendly service. Good value for..."
Matt Ronda
"An extremely well managed place with great ambience and excellent food and drinks menu. The staffs are helpful, polite and knowledgeable. The service..."
Mas Hassan
"Great place, very friendly. The food is elegant but also feels like it's made with real warmth. The beef shin was especially good and the sauce for..."
Michael O'Connell
"We had dinner in Valpy Street Bar & Bistro and I personally loved the experience. I ordered seafood clam chowder (£21) and it’s divine! I didn’t..."
Coco
"A nice quiet restaurant perfect for a dinner with a partner. Really good cocktails (reasonably priced) and amazing bread and butter pudding. The..."
Tracy-Marie Scanlon
"Lovely atmosphere and the staff couldn't do more for us, so pleasant and polite. The food was exceptional and very fairly priced with perfectly sized..."
Ethan Dearden
"Excellent hard working staff. Food was very good. Just watch out for the shotgun pellets in the pheasants dish. Lol. Definitely go..."
Danny H
"The food was amazing. I had the lamb shank which was tender and off the bone as it should. The atmosphere is great, with the main area of the..."
Ed Sant'Anna
"Outstanding dinner and top service. Unique space ( essentially a basement ) with great ambiance. Standout wine selection. Highly recommend -..."
Eric Bauer
"Great night, great food, great staff. The food was amazing, first time visiting but won't he the last. All of the staff were super friendly and..."
Kate Lee
"Great food at a fairly reasonable price for the quality. Lamb shank and the pork was incredible. Its great to find a great independent restaurant in..."
Connor Longland
"The food was excellent (although the prices were towards the top end of what you would expect to pay) Waiting staff were engaged and attentitive,..."
don Roper
"Amazing food, great service and very relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend the pork and prawn balls and scotch egg for starters. My partner had the..."
Emma Stone
"Great early Saturday evening. The Old Fashioned cocktail was one of the best I have ever..."
Paul Brook
London St Brasserie
90/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
French
British
Dinner
Lunch
Duck Confit
Hummus
Risotto
Cornish Fowe Y Mussels Mariniele
Puy Lentils and Steak
Chardonnay
Beer Battered Cod
Goat Cheese
Grilled Lochinvar Salmon Tiger Prawn Skewer Chargrilled Broccoli Brown Rice Noodles Miso
Haggis and Duck Egg on Toast
Sunday lunch
Slow Roast Crispy Duck Watermelon Mint Beansprouts Candied Cashews Sesame Soy Dressing
Oysters
Lemongrass Ginger Spritz
Duck breast
Passionfruit Panna Cotta Orange and Mint
cheese board
Slow Cooked Duck Salad
Sunday roast beef
Mediterranean King Prawns Avocado Pink Grapefruit Wasabi
French
British
Dinner
Lunch
L'ortolan
L'ortolan
88/100 (4935 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Fusion
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Healthy
Contemporary
French
Fusion
French
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Mojito
Halibut
Foie Gras
Venison
Foie gras
Gazpacho
Tortellini
Champagne
Beef
Rice Pudding
Souffle
Duck breast
Gazpacho
cheese board
Bass
Lobster
Bread
Confit
Crab
Tortellini
Scallops
Wine Flight
Duck
Sea Trout
Caviar
Risotto
Chef's Pre-Dessert
Rice pudding
Salmon
Hay Smoked Veal Sweetbread
Lamb
Citrus Cured Mackerel
Fish
Part of Vegan Courses
Pork
Cheesecake
White Chocolate and Caviar
Parfait
sushi
Yorkshire Lamb
Sit down
International
Fusion
Contemporary
Healthy
French
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
American Express
Mastercard
Reservations
Visa
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Went with friends for our wedding anniversary and had a fantastic meal with excellent service, we went for the tasting menu and it didn’t..."
Zoe Clarke Matthews
"My hubby surprised me with dinner here for our 10 year wedding anniversary & 'surprise' was an understatement. We had a 10 course menu each with a..."
Sonal Prabhakar
"L'Ortolan is one of the best places that I have had the privilege to enjoy a wonderful dinner at. The food is delicious with the most wonderful and..."
Jean-Mari Brandt
"It was one of the best dinners I've ever had � the staff were very attentive. I had a delicious mocktail and the food was simply exceptional! Every..."
Michelle Lewis
"This is our second or third time at L'Ortolan. Great food and chef. I was only a bit disappointed of the last strawberry dessert, I thought it was..."
Hector Zenil
"Eye opening mouth watering experience. The glasses, the wines of different regions and colours and smells, the somelier's explanations - all drama..."
George Rendall
"Went for lunch on the 20th February with my daughter and husband for a special birthday treat. The food was incredible, the staff very attentive and..."
Susan Fulford
"What a little gem of a restaurant, food, wine, staff & settings, fabulous experience, visit their web site for the forthcoming events, treat..."
Linda Vinall
"First time at L’Ortalan today, early Valentine’s lunch with the wife. Settled on the Gourmand menu, absolutely fantastic, exquisite flavours and..."
Shane Williams
"Lovely surprise lunch with family for my 60th birthday. Private dining room, beautiful and tasty meal, attentive service. Thank you for looking..."
Sue Quayle
"Apologies for a lack of posts. With our wedding coming up very soon, there is plenty to sort out – from table plans to ensuring people get paid...."
Gen.u.ine.ness
"Totally love it! Definitely the place to go for a special meal. I recommend their set lunch meal, £35-40 for 3 courses + a few little extras. If..."
Eleanor
"L’ortolan is, as I’m sure readers of a food blog will know, a small bird that is both a delicacy and an illegal meal in France. The bird is..."
Thecriticalcouple
"We went for The Chef’s Table experience - a 7 courses lunch which was absolutely delicious! We were sitting literally in front of the kitchen..."
Lucile Philippe
"Absolutely fantastic meal and service! One can tell that they care about how they do their jobs. Fantastic..."
Michael Conde
"Lovely atmosphere, lovely food. We did ask them to slow down a little, with they happily did. Will definitely be..."
Martin Mills
"Absolutely amazing day doing Chefs experience - the team were all really welcoming, chuffed to get hands on in the kitchen - come away with a few new..."
Paul Wright
"This was our first experience of a tasting menu and one that we really enjoyed. The food was presented beautifully and each course was carefully..."
Eleanor Moore
"Visited here with the family to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I mean what's not to like when you're having an 8 course tasting menu. Absolutely..."
tom allen
"Lovely venue. Good was delicious and the cocktails were good too We had the tasting menu with the classic wine pairing. Was amazing and left..."
David
"Food was okay. The wait in between dishes for the tasting menu was far too long. They preferred to offer additional bottles of wine instead. Also..."
Adewole Adeosun
"It was wonderful that they accommodated us after our voucher had expired a long time ago. Thank you for that. We had the tasting menu. The waiting..."
Susan Knight
"Food was exception, atmosphere was great and whilst the servers were very attentive unfortunate the entire meal took 4 hours in total (but the wine..."
Sam Wheller
"We had a lovely family birthday celebration here. Food was so interesting and our teenage kids experienced something very different to what they..."
Geoff Roy
"Had a great night here with friends. Service was warm, unpretentious, and extremely professional. Chef's menu + wine pairings were interesting and..."
Jenna Whitnall
"Wow. Really special experience here. Phenomenal food and wonderful service. Well worth the journey. Very excited to return in hopefully the not too..."
Samuel Harman
"Was taken here for a surprise birthday lunch by my fiancée. She knows I love fine dining. This french restaurant did not disappoint. We had the £49..."
Sandip Patel
"First time visiting and very pleased. I have been there for a short time, but I had a good feeling about this place. Offered coffee was very..."
Martin Pokusa
The Moderation
The Moderation
87/100 (4430 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
Vegan Options
Asian
Thai
Asian
Thai
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Fish
Fish & Chips
Burger
Nasi goreng
Chicken Satay Starter
Pork
Ribs
Sausage
Half Rack of BBQ Ribs
Fried
Belly Pork Roulade
Brownie
Pad Thai
Roast Potatoes
Nasi Goreng Istimewa
Crispy chilli beef
Curry
Chicken Salad
Prawns
Crackers
vegetable spring rolls
Fish & chips
Spring Rolls
cheese board
Noodle
Satay
Beef
Full Rack of Ribs
Roast Beef
Topo Frito Con Patate Al Forno
Sharing Platter
Salad
Pad Thai
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Green Curry
Chili
Laksa
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Tempura
Duck
Sunday roast
Sunday Roast Pork
Laksa
Brownie
Sunday Roast Sirloin of Beef
Cakes
Puddings
Thai Green Curry Chicken
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Asian
Thai
Gastropub
British
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Really lovely pub, great food, nice atmosphere, really good service. I would highly recommend..."
Michele Millard
"Amazing food, great service. We will definitely be back. The best chicken satay I have ever eaten (and I've had a lot over the years, in Asia too)...."
Tracy Sweeney
"This place never disappoints. Great Roast beef and good choice of ales. Very welcoming landlord and bar..."
Al Smith
"Put simply. If you like great food,go! If you like a great atmosphere,go! If you like a good beer,go! Never had a bad time in the..."
Daniel Mander
"Went last night 4 my sun in laws 50th nice pub food was amazing good portions highly recommend..."
Pauline Janes
"Nice bar, good selection of beer, courteous staff..., made Scotland fans (2018 Calcutta Cup🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)..."
Mad Mac
"This is a proper pub with excellent quality food including authentic Thai dishes as well as traditional British food. Great service. Highly..."
Robert Beveridge
"Normally I always have something to say about the food. All I can say is fantastic the best place ever for a bit of stake or anything from the..."
Caroline Cook Was Parkins
"Amazing food, great selection of Gins, friendly staff & value for money prices, all set in a great looking place with beautiful furniture Ticks..."
Craig Wigan
"this was my first visit and it won't be last have lived in Caversham all my lif and have never been before food was excelllant good atmosphere and..."
David Maxwell
"Nice friendly pub with some nice beers on tap. We were on our way back from a model exhibition at Rivermead and we usually call here for a bit of..."
Ron Richards
"love this pub really spacious inside with great back garden ,nice atmosphere ,the food is delicious especially the Thai food and puddings 😊 good..."
Liz Howson
"Today was my very first ever visit for Mothers Day with the family. The food was amazing and the staff are lovely. Will be paying another visit for..."
Fay Holland
"Excellent food, great atmosphere, lovely staff. Easily the best over 30s pub in..."
Lia Banton
"Lovely food and good service. I highly recommend it to my friends and..."
Loretta Karlsen
"Looked after my friends and I for a very entertaining and enjoyable Christmas dinner, people are still talking about the pork belly starter and..."
Glenn Burden
"Best pub in Reading, good bear, good service, excellent food which is a mix of Asian and British. Just great all round...."
Roy Banton
"A great place to eat in Reading. I highly recommend it. There are many choices for having a meal in Reading near the Caversham Bridge. Several on..."
Ward Dougherty
"Not eaten here for a good while (no reason, just busy) but wow !!! What we’ve been missing out on , treated to a meal by my mother in law before..."
THE COLLECTIVE
"Very pleased with this unusual pub packed with Asian flavours, great yummy food, generous portions and lovely service. I will be..."
Landstein Yuhu
"Really enjoyable meal - the Thai food was so full of flavour, the service was very good and atmosphere was excellent. Good value for money too. Will..."
Ernie Blues
"Fantastic pub. We went here several times while we were staying in Reading. Lovely traditional pub with great beers and south east Asian flare and..."
Eden Dickin
"We were there mainly for dinner and not the pub and were presently surprised as the food was tastier than we expected. I would definitely recommend..."
Mausam
"Friendly & welcoming staff, spacious, wide variety of seating area both indoors and outside. The food was delicious with good portions. I would..."
Weronika Piekarz
"Great food, something for everyone. Great location with parking close by at Thameside..."
Beverley Parmenter
"What wonderful food choices and really well cooked. As a family we had, Thai sharing platter to start, wow what a start! English and Thai main meals..."
Kevin Thomas
"Fabulous place in Reading city centre. Thai food of excellent quality. Good drinks options. Fantastic and huge outside seating area. Bustly and..."
Alex Hunt
"…Visited the Mod on a Saturday afternoon for a beer and some food. Good traditional pub. Managed to get a table without booking luckily. The staff..."
Rory Cantellow
"Really nice food here, and has both Thai food and traditional pub food, but it's restaurant quality. Closest car park is next to the hotel, by the..."
martin summers
"Unbelievable food. Staff cannot do enough for you and so friendly. Amazing price for the quality. No wonder its always busy. I would always go..."
Jen Cox
"A truly friendly pub with great variety of English and Asian pub food. The staffs are polite helpful and efficient with quick service. Ambience is..."
Mas Hassan
"Tricky to describe this place. It's an old belt and braces boozer modernised with an asian fusion restaurant attached. Bags of character, small but..."
Dean Scowcroft
"What a great place to spend some time! Whether you want to eat, drink, or both - this is the place to be. Friendly staff and ownership, food is..."
M.C. Mercer, IV
"Absolutely bloody excellent. Turned up as a party of 4 on a Wednesday, no reservation, plenty of seating and staff friendly. I had salt and pepper..."
Jodie Parkinson
"The atmosphere at The Moderation is relaxed and friendly. The staff are welcoming and attentive, and the other customers are always friendly and..."
Stu Renton
"Honestly, one of the best pubs in existence but Shhhhh.... don't tell anyone, and don't complain about the food being too spicy please, it's Thai..."
sadie smith
London Street Brasserie
London Street Brasserie
80/100 (3335 ratings)
Restaurants
European
French
European
French
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Monkfish
Roast Beef
Passionfruit Panna Cotta Orange and Mint
Crab
cheese board
Rabbit
Falafel
Slow Cooked Duck Salad
Scallops
Sunday roast beef
Haggis
Bass
Mediterranean King Prawns Avocado Pink Grapefruit Wasabi
Duck
Chargrilled Rump of Local New Season Lamb Roast Mediterranean Vegetables Harissa Barley Couscous
Duck Confit
Thai Green Curry Mussels Starter
Oyster
Fish & chips
Cheesecakes
Duck Confit
Risotto
Arancini
Hummus
Salmon
Hake
Risotto
Cakes
Cornish Fowe Y Mussels Mariniele
Puy Lentils and Steak
Cheesecake
Beer Battered Cod
Puddings
Fish & Chips
Goat Cheese
Lamb
Haddock
Mussels in Coconut and Lime
Beef
Fish
Cake
Grilled Lochinvar Salmon Tiger Prawn Skewer Chargrilled Broccoli Brown Rice Noodles Miso
Pork
Pork Belly
Haggis and Duck Egg on Toast
Sunday lunch
Oysters
Sea Bass
Hummus
Slow Roast Crispy Duck Watermelon Mint Beansprouts Candied Cashews Sesame Soy Dressing
Duck breast
Venison
Lemongrass Ginger Spritz
Salad
Sit down
French
British
European
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful food, generously portioned. Starter of ham hock & foie gras with an excellent piccalilli and accompaniment of drizzled salad. The toast was..."
Jonathan Wheeler
"Always good food at London Street! Had dinner with a friend and we both had the £16.50 2 course menu. Good value, generous portions and super tasty!..."
Kate Cuthbertson
"What a gem. First visit and only had a starter as a light lunch. Friendly staff, lovely varied menu. Good food, good atmosphere, will definitely be..."
Sarah Nubeebuckus Jones
"A treat from start to finish. Welcoming staff, great food as ever, excellent service. Haven't been in years since I moved from the area, and it..."
Jill Hemmings
"Been going to LSB since the first week it opened. Never had a bad (or even mediocre) meal here and the service is always excellent. Staff cant do..."
Mark Firman
"Great food cooked to perfection! Polite staff with I would highly recommend this restaurant to all "good food"..."
John Joannou
"Saw this on trip adviser and had passed it many times. We had a lovely meal, starter, main course and desert with wine for each course, it was a..."
Michele Canning
"Always had excellent food and great service here! Love the seasonal variations to the menu. The wine list is also..."
Laura Shepherd
"Always first class service, and excellent food and wines. Have been going there for years and standards never fail to..."
Nic J Morgan
"Lovely food especially the salt beef. The mussels with Thai sauce was amazing. Great place good..."
Tracey Thomas
"Absolutely lovely food and staff were so happy and friendly . Lovely place to eat out at..."
Mandy Jane
"One of the best steaks you could ever eat for the price. The service is second to none, this has to be the best restaurant in..."
Peter Felix
"I enjoyed it. Food is above average - not some thing you would cook at home so so a bit ofa treat. Service was spot on, I liked..."
Readingislove
"Fabulous food, setting and service!. This is my favorite restaurant! The food served here is of a spectacular standard. The service is impeccable and..."
Gemma Keeping
"An absolutely stunning experience I had. Will definitely recommend to anyone in the area and will come back next time I visit Reading. Was a friends..."
Robyn Pierce
"We took advantage of the ‘Graduation Menu’ to enjoy delicious food. One of my favourite haunts in Berkshire. Should not be missed as a..."
Almona Choudhury
"Not only was the food delicious, but also the staff working there was very friendly and helpful! They let me keep the bike in a safe space and..."
Iulian Turicianu
"On my way to a lunch bowl of ramen, I spotted a menu which hooked me right away with the words ‘Cornish Cuttlefish’ I was in the mood for some..."
Gary Wise
"It's all well presentable, waiter are very active and good. I order pepper and salt squid are very good as appetizers but my main is monk fish and..."
Beauty by Janne
"this is not medium rare... the rest all good as everywhere else, bland chips, useless tomatoes. mushrooms great, wine..."
Alexander Spassov
"We had a large group (24) celebration dinner here and the team at London Street Brasserie were great from when we were enquiring and booking to..."
Nicole Soor
"Always an excellent spot for lunch. Friendly service and good value for the quality of the food. I'll definitely be visiting..."
Ben Wood
"This place is an absolute gem! Delicious, mouthwatering food with cheerful staff and well coordinated servers. It has a nice and small area which..."
Sukhvir Singh
"Great spot! Food and service were just excellent. Ambience was good too if a little noisy. Highly..."
Andrew Pereira
"London Street Brasserie located on the riverside at The Oracle is one of my favourite places to eat. It’s a special treat so I don’t go often but..."
Rory Cantellow
"We had a wonderful evening here. Excellent food. Attentive and helpful regarding my food sensitivity. And the very best service. Thank you for a most..."
Gillian Robinson
"Went there to celebrate 🍾 with my wife, and had a booking made, from the door since were greeted and to service and food till we left everything..."
Marius Cosmin Burcea
"Excellent food & staff, great river view plus outdoor seating, neat site between two bridges - cheers to the new and quaint. Sure to..."
Making Murals BNC GIFTS
"Brilliant food and leger-rustic, but still elegant ambience. Perfect for a date or a small birthday celebration. We went with fish this time and I..."
Ulrich
"Excellent menu, the wine selection is amazing. Good wheelchair access throughout the ground floor and even to a table overlooking the river. The..."
Janine Wolfe
"Excellent food, fantastic service and in a lively setting. Great to eat at somewhere independent and local in Reading rather than the many chains..."
Matthew Griffith
"Eat here nearly every single week, the Food, the Wine Menu, the ambience is second to none and the whole staff from the kitchen to the front of house..."
GARY LISTER
"Fabulous gluten free meals. Lovely atmosphere. Excellent..."
Don Ewart