CAU Reading

Name: CAU Reading
Address: The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG1 2AG
Telephone: 0118 950 5559
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (812)

£25 and under

Argentinean

The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2AG

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

Our beef is only the beginning.....

Our menu embraces Buenos Aires cuisine, a melting pot of comfort food inspired by Italy and Spain alongside the jewel in Argentina’s crown, its beef. Mouthwatering steaks, burgers and steak sandwiches are joined by a tempting selection of more-ish favourites, each with a distinctive Buenos Aires twist.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Argentinean, Steakhouse, South American
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
0118 950 5559
Website
http://www.caurestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2AG
Neighborhood
Reading
Parking details
None
Public transit
Reading train station is a short walk away. We are in between REISS and BOSS
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chorizo Empanada
Argentinian 'mini pasty' filled with Spanish chorizo & cream cheese, served with pico de gallo & lambs lettuce
Spinach & Egg Flatbread
Homemade, coal-baked flatbread topped with wilted spinach & fried egg
'Burnt' Tomato Bruschetta
With goat's cheese on sourdough toast
Coriander Chicken Coxinhas
Classic South American-style chicken croquettes served with a fresh tomato salsa
Shrimp Chicharrón
Crispy fried shrimp, ají amarillo sauce, red jalapeño, spring onion & coriander cress
Beef Carpaccio
Thinly sliced smoked rump, sun dried tomato, fresh cherry tomato & herb oil

Mains

Classic Burger
Coal-grilled beef patty with homemade ketchup, mayo, beef tomato & lettuce, served with thin chips
Rump or Tapa de Cuadril 180g
Want to go bigger? 250g Add £3. Served with thin chips or rocket salad
Buenos Aires Reuben
Grilled salt beef, Monterey jack cheese, gherkin & house coleslaw served in toasted ciabatta with chunky chips
Papaya & Watermelon Salad
Chunks of watermelon, papaya, avocado, mixed nuts, red & spring onion & lambs lettuce with a spiced coconut dressing
Pasta Arrabiata
Pasta in a tomato, fresh chilli & garlic sauce topped with torn mozzarella, herb oil & crispy lemon & herb breadcrumbs

Desserts

Churros
Doughnuts Argentine-style, lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar & served with dulce de leche
Dulce de Leche Pancake
Vanilla ice cream & caramel sauce
Vanilla Flan
Dulce de leche & almond crumble

What 812 people are saying

CAU Reading reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.0Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

812 Reviews

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KERMIT VIP
Surrey6 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 4, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Is this serious??!! You cancelled my booking and then send me an email to review it!!! Check your records...what a joke!
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JaimeS
Berkshire1 review
1.0
Dined on August 4, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They closed down so our booking was cancelled!! Very disappointed.
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Anak
Berkshire3 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 26, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They cancelled our booking. So cannot leave a real review however we were annoyed that no explaination was given.
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DaveM
London4 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 23, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Thanks to the administrators, I didn't get to eat here, but the meal an Miller and Carter was excellent
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RobC
Oxford/Oxfordshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, service and ambience; all staff very friendly and attentive.
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Zakboulton
London1 review
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding service, food was amazing. Would recommend to anyone and will certainly be going again.
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JamesU
Berkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing steak house and a lovely MOS who served us. It was my wedding anniversary and I wanted to treat my wife to a special evening. The waiter (I think he was called JP) was really good attentive and genuine. The steak was amazing, the knife cut through like butter.
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JameB
London1 review
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good cuts, great meal. Coming from the likes of Hawksmoor, Smith and Wollenskys and Goodman in London (and Morton’s in New York last month) to dining at a provincial chain in Reading, I wasn’t expecting much. Miller and Carter Reading were quite poor indeed by comparison so I imagined they set the bar low, that this was the standard of service you get from a typical chain restaurant outside the capital. However I was very wrong indeed. Cuts of steak, (up to a 600g sirloin!) preparation, & marinades were very tasty indeed and good quality, the service was first rate and all things considered added up to a very enjoyable occasion. Thanks very much guys. One small request, ordering medium well doesn’t usually equate to rare in the middle for me but the cut was so good just to hold it under the flame for a few more seconds seemed like an unnecessary additional request, and I may have misunderstood the Argentinian benchmark. For those used to a more UK centric dining experience, I would suggest a translation of medium well = medium rare here, but maybe that was just a one off based on the size of the cut I ordered. Otherwise five stars and hope to be back.
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RyanM
Berkshire1 review
4.0
Dined on July 10, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall design very futuristic and aesthetically pleasing, the food was not only amazing but CHEAP!
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Elwood3142
Hampshire10 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 9, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Group of five people celebrating a 31st birthday. All steak lovers and they certainly are the best steaks in Reading and surrounding area. Lovely location. Sat outside as it was a nice evening. Not the best views but ok and you could talk easily as nice and quiet. Staff were great and friendly. Didn't feel rushed at all and nice gap between starters/mains/dessert. All food was really good and price reasonable. Would definitely recommend. This was my second visit and wont be my last. Many Thanks to all the staff.
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CAU Reading is rated 4.3 stars by 812 OpenTable diners.

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The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2AG

Additional information

Neighborhood
Reading
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Argentinean, Steakhouse, South American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Reading train station is a short walk away. We are in between REISS and BOSS
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.caurestaurants.com/
Phone number
0118 950 5559

CAU Reading

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Menu

Starters

Chorizo Empanada

Spinach & Egg Flatbread

'Burnt' Tomato Bruschetta

Coriander Chicken Coxinhas

Shrimp Chicharrón

Beef Carpaccio

Mains

Classic Burger

Rump or Tapa de Cuadril 180g

Buenos Aires Reuben

Papaya & Watermelon Salad

Pasta Arrabiata

Desserts

Churros

Dulce de Leche Pancake

Vanilla Flan

What 812 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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