Palmieris - (Near Berkshire, South East)

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.

Natasha Austin Had a great meal at The Boathouse! They’ve got lots of delicious options — fresh fish, meat, and lamb, plus some really tasty veggie and plant-based dishes. We had a lovely soup, amazing gnocchi with spinach sauce, and a great veggie curry. Everything was super fresh and flavorful. Our waiter Dan was really friendly and made the experience even better. Highly recommend!

Sarah Stroebel A truly lovely meal - very tasty and good portions. A little on the pricey side but for the quality of food it was worth it. Attentive staff, good atmosphere.

k vaughan Absolutely amazing food — full of flavour and beautifully cooked! Everything tasted fresh and delicious, and the staff were all so friendly and welcoming. Such a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Hélène C Extremely happy with the buffet menu. The plant-based options were exquisite. The area booked for us for my milestone birthday was lovely. The fireplace was a nice touch. Thank you so much!

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.