Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Berkshire

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Berkshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mova Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (32)

£26 to £40

Indian

Colnbrook

About the restaurant

Authentic Sri-Lankan & Indian Live Cooking Stations

Discover progressive Asian dining experience at Mova Restaurant, where authentic Sri Lankan cuisine takes center stage. Indulge in the finest buffet, featuring live-action food stations that showcase the very best of Asian flavors. A culinary journey like no other awaits!

Top review

Lawrence

Dined 3 days ago

The service was exceptional from the moment we arrived. We were talked through each of the cooking areas and offered advice and additional information on each dish. At no point did we feel rushed and the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. The food was incredible and there was a good variety of dishes. Thank you for a wonderful evening, we can’t wait to go back!

Bombay Story - Maidenhead

4.8

4.8 (234)

£25 and under

Indian

Maidenhead

About the restaurant

Bombay Story is an informal, modern, genuine Indian kitchen; the concept is based on the highest quality Indian street and home cooked food. Salads, grills and breads feature in a short, but well thought out, versatile all-day menu.

Bombay Story perfectly designed to pivot between being a dine in, takeaway or delivery service business.

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Khalid

Dined 1 day ago

It is always a pleasure to go back to this great restaurant. This time we had an amazing breakfast experience. Loved it and highly recommend it every Sunday

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Experience

Bombay Story Bottomless

Bombay Story - Wokingham

4.7

4.7 (733)

£25 and under

Indian

Wokingham

About the restaurant

An experience-led authentic Indian Kitchen & Bar, located in central Wokingham. Open for breakfast, lunch at dinner. Award-winning chefs, excellent customer service and world-class food - authentic, healthy, fresh and catering to many dietary requirements. Beautiful interior design, offering walk-in seats in a heated terrace or inside restaurant. Delivery and collection available.

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Michele

Dined 2 days ago

We had an amazing meal last night, sitting outside. Service was excellent and food was delicious, my son’s first visit and now a firm favourite.

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Experience

Bombay Story Bottomless

Mio Fiore, Newbury

4.7

4.7 (21)

£26 to £40

Italian

Newbury

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mio Fiore - Your Family Italian Dining Experience!

At Mio Fiore, we invite you to indulge in authentic Italian cuisine made with love and passion, where every meal is a celebration of tradition and flavour. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere perfect for gatherings, whether it's a family dinner, a special occasion or a casual night out. From classic pasta dishes to wood fire pizzas and delectable desserts, our menu offers something for everyone.

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ChrissieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

A delicious meal as always especially as they kindly cater to my vegan diet. Staff are lovely and always so welcoming. We wouldn’t go to any other Italian restaurant in Newbury. Many thanks Ardita and staff it was perfect as always and lovely to see you all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Clay's Kitchen & Bar

4.6

4.6 (893)

£26 to £40

Indian

Reading

About the restaurant

Welcome to Clay's Kitchen & Bar, and we look forward to serving you.
Our food is modern Hyderabadi cuisine ( a southern region of India) and some exciting small plates from different streets and homes of all the regions of India.

Our food has received praise from Jay Rayner, Grace Dent, William Sitwell, and Tom Parker Bowles and excellent reviews in the Guardian, Observer, and Delicious magazine, among others.

We are also a pub so you can come in for drinks.

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Paddy

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Fabulous food, service, drinks and atmosphere, thank you.

The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie

4.6

4.6 (3760)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Windsor

About the restaurant

The newly opened Ivy Royal Windsor is the latest gem in our modern-day brasserie crown. Located close to Windsor Castle, it is the perfect place for locals and the visitors who flock here to see the changing of the guard ceremony, to enjoy delectable dishes and celebratory drinks.

In light of Windsor's rich royal heritage, beautifully designed interiors are brimming with elegant touches. Delicate shades of red and gold feature on sumptuous soft furnishings and in the finish of our sophisticated central bar, while pretty jewel-like colours can also be seen in stunning murals and carefully-curated artworks. The Ivy Royal Windsor's all-encompassing menu lists delicious modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics, as well as show-stopping desserts, new-season cocktails and afternoon teas fit for a queen.

Top review

MaureenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great service and excellent food Busy restaurant but staff very attentive

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Traditional Fish and Chips

El Cerdo Maidenhead

4.6

4.6 (467)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Maidenhead

About the restaurant

Bienvenida!
Welcome to El Cerdo in Maidenhead, we look forward to serving you!
Step through the door and let El Cerdo ignite your senses. Feel the heat and passion from our open kitchen. Take in the sight of memories being created in front of you. Smell the traditional Spanish fare as it leaves our charcoal oven. Settle in with your nearest and dearest, and let us take care of you for a while.

The Colonnade, Maidenhead SL6 1QG.

Please note, all bookings are for two hours. However, later table bookings from 7:30pm onwards are given until close.

Top review

Nigel

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food and service. We had an exceptional meal

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Experience

Tapas Lunch and Early Dinner

Experience

A Night with the Gypsy Kings Singer

Experience

A Night with the Gypsy Kings Singer

The Boathouse at Boulters Lock

4.5

4.5 (1020)

£25 and under

British

Maidenhead

About the restaurant

Situated on our very own island, we’re very fortunate to benefit from Maidenhead’s finest al fresco dining and drinking spot, where everyone is welcome.

Eat, drink and indulge, from classic gastropub favourites to modern, healthy dishes – and weekend blow-outs from our chefs’ specials that make an occasion memorable.

True hospitality is about making you feel you’re at home away from home. We cherish our regulars, but are just as welcoming to first time visitors, so if this is your local, don’t be shy in recommending us to your friends. We’ll give them a peachy welcome too!

From a decent flat white, to a great value lunch, an indulgent treat to a well-made cocktail, there’s always a reason to visit.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Louis

Dined 5 days ago

What a great place the setting is lovely tables overlooking the river friendly service and the position is fantastic nice walks on the island thank you very much

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Reading

4.4

4.4 (1163)

£25 and under

British

Reading

About the restaurant

Home of one of the UK's largest music festivals, there's plenty in Reading to help you drum up an appetite, from shopping days to walks along the Thames. Luckily, there's a Bill's waiting for you in the town centre. Swing by and tuck into one of our signature dishes, with our menu spanning breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner. In front of our beautiful restaurant, you'll find the sunshine terrace, perfect for sipping on refreshing cocktails. We've also got a stunning private dining room suited for large parties from 15 to 40 seated or up to 70 standing!

Top review

Alexandra

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Wonderful service last night at Bills. Attentive but not intrusive. Food very good, fresh and tasty. Portion size very good too.

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Experience

Small Group Dining Menu

Experience

Group Dining Menu

Experience

Set Menu for Celebrations

GOGOS Waterfront Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (3125)

£25 and under

British

Windsor

About the restaurant

GOGOS Waterfront Restaurant is a charming family run hidden gem. We are situated at Windsor Racecourse Marina, (next door to Windsor Racecourse), and we have lovely views over the marina and Windsor racecourse. During the summer enjoy alfresco dining on our lower deck and refreshing beverages on the top deck. During the colder months cosy up next to the roaring fire in our Shebeen where we serve our full menu We are dog friendly throughout so you can bring your pet pooch as long as they are well behaved.

There's free parking, lovely relaxed seating, a lively Shebeen bar and friendly staff waiting to serve exotic meats, espetadas - (our signature dish which is a skewer of meat or seafood, dripping with marinade over your side dish), sticky ribs and much more.

Lovely South African wines, creative cocktails, extensive range of gins and even Don Pedros the South African 'milkshake cocktail'.

Top review

Rachael

Dined 7 days ago

A lovely quiet place to enjoy great food with family and friends with lovely views ❤️

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