The White Oak - (Near Berkshire, South East)

Ken Clark This is one of the finest restaurants in the world. Located in the legendary Cliveden House, the dishes are all prepared with original ingredients and luscious sauces. The service is sharp and attentive and there is an extensive wine list for all budgets, highly recommended !

LisaMarie Malhi I had dined here yesterday, and the food was amazing the stone baked pizzas were cooked to perfection, these days it’s hard to find and this place got it right, no undercooked base or over cooked and we had a few starters and they were beautiful olive & bread, burrata and the goats cheese would highly recommend! Will return to try more of the menu!

Steven Phillips Been here 3 times over the years and only for large family gatherings. The service is always excellent, Weve never had any complaints and the steaks in particular are very good. The restaurant is nicely decorated and is a great setting. We really do love this place and highly recommend. One thing to note, there is a separate parking area for blue badge holders with its own entrance.

Usopretty Authentic Vietnamese food with incredibly friendly service. Everything is fresh, and every single dish is absolutely delicious—finger-licking good. This place truly deserves more recognition! Also super clean ☺️

Henry What makes a good restaurant? Clearly food will feature somewhere on your list and in the case of The Waterside this takes the form of classic French cooking. Nothing is “deconstructed” or designed to surprise. You know exactly what you’re getting from the menu and if you’ve visited previously you probably even know what you’re going to order before you arrive. Nothing is intended to shock. Far too many restaurants at all levels feature a talented kitchen team let down by their front of house. From the moment you arrive here everyone knows what they are doing and wants to make your visit as enjoyable as they possibly can. They’re not trying to trip you up, you don’t have to be fluent in gastronomy or know anything about malolactic fermentation. The sommelier is there to help, not to test. No one is judging you although I’d be lying if said we didn’t people watch our fellow diners a little. You are family when dining at The Waterside, it’s not in any way stuffy or starched. That’s not to suggest service is casual, seamless would be my best description with teams assembling when required to reveal your next course before melting away again to leave you to your conversation. The Waterside is a happy place. My memory of the venue is that it’s a bit dated, the phrase “Chinese restaurant” was used as we drove there but things have quietly evolved. It’s actually quite smart these days. The bathrooms are modern and fresh, the soft furnishings crisp and comforting with a nod to the history of the venue. Let us not forget this is an institution woven into the fabric of British restaurant history.

Megan Harwood-Baynes 13/10 service. Thanks for feeding us even though we ordered ten minutes before closing (and not being annoyed about it). The cocktails are delicious. So delicious I left and forgot my bag but then I went back and had another cocktail and they all made sure I had my bag before I left again. Would recommend both cocktails and bag storage.