ToMo Tankovna - (Near Berkshire, South East)

Dave Hayward Can unfortunately only confirm that its totally inauthentic these days. Am sure we had a good time here a year of so ago. Feels like thai made up from local Tesco or Sainsburys ingredients Didnt dislike our food, and it actually arrived very quickly, and was hot, but it felt like another culture were just making up "Thai" because they inherited a restaurant with Thai in the name. Am sure no Thai people would put this out. Watery, buttery Thai green curry, etc. no coconut. No spice. Laab Kai (one of my favourite dishes) was cherry tomatoes, a quartered cucumber, raw red onion and some raw bean sprouts plus the chicken. As others have said more like a greek salad? It was all edible and we ate it and satisfied enough / not poisoned, but Id not order again.

Tom Foxwell Just had dinner, it was amazing. Food and service were top notch. Definitely a repeat, limited menu choice which I’m a fan of. Also potions aren’t huge so you can enjoy 3 courses, although I’m still quite full. Wine options were good, really lovely evening.

Ben Humphrey Stopped to check the menu and was pleasantly surprised. 2 of is had the lamb shanks which were perfect and soft. Risotto was enjoyed as well and the chicken pie. Friendly helpful staff and nice spot by the river. Didnt even notice traffic from the bridge.

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!

Paul Ovstedal Large seating area. Part is inside,part covered, but cool - dogs allowed in this area and outside seating too. Food good and while coffee makes a few minutes, it is brought to your table. TOP: Get your table number before ordering.

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.