
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Reading
Where to Find Reading's Best Local Food
Reading’s dining scene has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, with a host of forward-thinking venues adding to its already impressive collection of restaurants. There are options for every kind of culinary desire spread across town, with traditional Italian and Polish eateries positioned right alongside funky modern bistros and cocktail bars.
Plus, Reading has a flourishing café scene with plenty of places to score an outstanding combo of coffee and cake. Here, we’ve selected just a few of the great local dining options on offer, ensuring some of your time in Reading is spent on enjoying delicious cuisine.
1. Coconut Bar & Kitchen
Sample pan-Asian cuisine and potent cocktails
主打特色: 美食
Coconut Bar & Kitchen is situated in the heart of Reading’s bustling town center. The popular joint serves up a variety of cuisines from across Asia, using locally-sourced ingredients that jam-pack flavor into everything coming out of the kitchen. From Japanese katsu curry and vermicelli noodles to Korean bibimbap, the spices and aromas outshine most in Reading.
Once you’ve finished lunch or dinner, it’s time to indulge in one of the bar’s expertly made cocktails. These vibrant creations pack a punch that’s just as powerful as the meals. Plus, you can even take part in a cocktail-making masterclass and learn how to put a modern twist on some classic beverages.
位置資訊: 62 St Mary’s Butts, Reading RG1 2LG, UK
營業時間: Monday–Thursday from 11 am to 1 am, Friday–Saturday from 11 am to 2 am, Sunday from 11.30 am until midnight
電話: +44 (0)1189 598877

Coconut Bar & Kitchen
2. Piwnica
Taste the flavors of Poland at this charming local favorite
主打特色: 美食
Piwnica is where diners in the know head when in the mood for some hearty Polish dishes. Located within a charming 19th-century cellar, the restaurant has kitschy décor with dolls, knick-knacks and scenic paintings.
The menu has a wide array of traditional dishes, ranging from pastries with smoked cheese to stroganoff and authentic pierogi dumplings. There are also beloved brands of imported Polish beer to help wash down your meal, while desserts range from sweet cheese crepes to flavored vodkas. Piwnica keeps Reading’s sizeable Polish community happy year-round.
位置資訊: 81 London Rd, Reading RG1 5BY, UK
營業時間: Daily from noon to 11 pm
電話: +44 (0)1189 589908

Piwnica
3. Quattro
Soak up the warm atmosphere and dine on some of Italy’s finest flavors
主打特色: 美食
Quattro has remained close to the hearts of Reading’s residents for more than 30 years, having been owned and operated by the same family over the decades. The restaurant serves up some of the town’s most authentic Italian cuisine.
Its menu features an outstanding selection of antipasti, pizza and pasta, as well as elegantly presented meat and fish dishes. The expansive wine list is also a highlight, while a specials menu offers new meals to try every week. Like all good Italian restaurants, Quattro is renowned for its intimate vibe that welcomes everyone into the family.
位置資訊: 14 Prospect St, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
營業時間: Wednesday–Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
電話: +44 (0)1189 483070

Quattro
4. Pepe Sale
Classic dishes from the gastronomic heartland of Sardinia
主打特色: 美食
At Pepe Sale, the flavors of Sardinia are what matter most. It’s led by owner and head chef Toni Sale, who spends each morning hand-making pasta to be served that evening. And the difference is obvious once you order regional pasta dishes such as malloreddus (Sardinian gnocchi)and bottarga (salted and cured fish egg).
Pepe Sale’s comprehensive menu sticks to this theme, offering the chance to dive into a range of Sardinian specialties. Start the evening with pane carasau (traditional flatbread) before moving onto the main event like wild boar with white wine and chili or sea bream served with pan-fried olives and anchovies. For those feeling extra famished, don’t miss the slow-roasted suckling piglet.
位置資訊: 3 Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QF, UK
營業時間: Monday–Wednesday from 6 pm to 10.30 pm, Thursday from noon to 2.30 pm and from 6 pm to 10.30 pm, Friday–Saturday from noon to 2.30 pm and from 6 pm to 11 pm (closed on Sundays)
電話: +44 (0)1189 597700

Pepe Sale
5. Zest
Eclectic dishes from around the globe
主打特色: 美食
Zest is one of the more serene restaurants in Reading. Set within the sprawling surrounds of Green Park, with 180 acres of landscaped gardens, the modern restaurant can be found along the waterfront. Chef Tony Cole is in charge and draws considerable culinary inspiration from his time learning the craft in leading Australian and New Zealand kitchens.
At Zest, you’ll be welcomed by a rich variety of dishes, ranging from spicy curries and juicy burgers to high-end sirloin steak. Take a wander through the gardens and then pop into Zest for a delicious lunchtime or evening meal.
位置資訊: Lime Square, 220 S Oak Way, Greenpark, Reading RG2 6UP, UK
營業時間: Monday–Friday from noon to 3 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm (closed on weekends)
電話: +44 (0)1189 873702

Zest