Review

Just what makes Italian cuisine so special?

Published 15 Dec 2011 09:30

Have you ever noticed just how many Italian restaurants there are in Reading? From Pizza Express to Zizzi's, Jamie's Italian to Strada, Bella Italia to Prezzo - the options really are endless. So with all the amazing different cuisines around the world, just what makes Italian food so special?

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  Caprice Restaurant quality dining

  A visit to the Caprice Restaurant at the stylish new 4 star Holiday Inn in Winnersh Triangle, will put pay to any preconceptions we have ever held about the Holiday Inns we had been bought up with.

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  Ruchetta

  How very fortunate the people of Reading, Henley and surrounding areas are, having a restaurant of the calibre of Ruchetta, in Peppard within striking distance.

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  Innovation Indian cuisine in a class of its own in Maidenhead

  Innovation is the innovative restaurant with class, style and space. Marble tables stretch from wall to wall and decadent lighting is pitched a a level that is just right. It's a place where you can eat and be spoilt but at a price that is also, pleasantly, surprisingly, affordable.

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  Aldermaston Manor - a capacity to delight

  Occasionally, an evening or an event, exceeds expectations. So it was on a first visit to Aldermaston Manor country house hotel and conference centre.

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  Pleasantly Surprising Time

  Hotel chains' restaurant food sometimes gets a bad rap, but a visit to the newly refurbished Padworth restaurant and bar at the Holiday Inn Reading West on a quiet Thursday evening put paid to any preconceptions we might have had. My guest and I were welcomed by pleasant and attentive staff into the hotel bar, equipped with comfortable chairs and an unobtrusive wide screen television, and given ample time to peruse the menu.

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  Pub food at its finest!

  HOTEL restaurants usually evoke thoughts of large rooms, buffet tables and not a tablecloth out of place.

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  A Glo-ing reception

  Venture into glo Reading

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  A Top Countryside Retreat

  Hidden away in the rolling Berkshire countryside lies the George and Dragon in Swallowfield. This historic 16th century pub complete with exposed beams, open fire places, vintage art and antiques, exudes the warm and inviting atmosphere of the perfect pub retreat. The beautiful interior and quaint furnishings resemble that of Grandma's cosy country cottage.

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  Welcoming And Homely

  If you are looking for a modern restaurant with a cosy, homely feel then The Walter Arms is the place for you. Whether it is after a hard day at work, to celebrate a family birthday or just to relax with a partner, The Walter Arms has the perfect atmosphere that leaves diners feeling at ease as they melt into the comfortable and stylish booths.