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Waterside Inn

100/100 (2975 ratings)

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French

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Foie Gras

Beef Wellington

Scallops

Oyster

Duck breast

Roasted Leg and Best End of Milk Lamb with Seasonal Vegetables

Salmon

Bread

Golden Plum Soufflé

Duo of Seasonal Game with a Jerusalem Artichoke Subric

Venison in Pastry Crust

Foie gras

Mascarpone Mousse

Bass

Beef

Ceviche

Cakes

Lamb

Lobster

Fish

Sorbet

Salad

Cake

Mignardises

Crab

Cheese

Lobster Prawns

Scallops

Sea Bass

Raspberry Soufflé

Duck

Sit down

French

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Reservations

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Seating

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Valet Parking

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Dinner

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Fine Dining

"What can I say about this amazing restaurant! From the moment we arrived... the service from all the staff was impeccable. Warm, friendly,..."

Jennifer Gostling

"One of the best meals we have had to date. We have eaten at other 1, 2 and 3 Michellin Star restaurants and this one really does stand out from the..."

Amy Kingston

"I felt privileged to eat at this restaurant the service, food was better than excellent nothing was to much for the dtaffa couple of us wanted smoked..."

Harvey Kaye

"Impeccable but friendly service. Food was as good as expected especially the starter and the dessert. We had a view of the river for most of the meal..."

Bernice Rawlings

"We stayed Saturday 10th January 2018 and we had the best of times ! Everything from the food, accommodation and especially the Waterside Inn Team..."

Steven Robson

"What a delight ~ from arrival to departure everything ran smoothly. We came with two children and their partners and we all agreed it was the most..."

Geraldine Cosgrove

"We were at The Waterside to celebrate my sister in laws birthday, flew down from Scotland especially and the dining experience was outstanding, and..."

Gail Allan

"Amazing from start to finish, the food, the staff, second to none! The highlight taking my son into the kitchen to make his own dessert - an..."

Lisa Ford

"Awesome food and exceptional service. Thanks to Nick for taking extra special care of us. He claimed only to have been there a few weeks but you..."

Mark Rutherford

"Fabulous mouth watering culinary delights scollops & Octopus starter Roast lamb main course, selection of deserts as couldn't make my mind up..."

Karen Allen

"Food was amazing, tried the taster menu and we came away feeling pleasantly full. Amazing flavours, very fresh. The staff were very polite and..."

Jennifer Russell

"Superb venue, from the minute we arrived - chauffeur parking , to the food, service, staff, atmosphere .....top marks..."

Dawn Fenton

"Excellent food, impeccable service and a wonderful location. Made even better by meeting Alain after his service, what a thoroughly nice gentleman. ..."

WJ Cook

"We ate at the restaurant twice in 1985 and 1986. One of our fondest memories now. I can no longer recall the menu, but I vividly recall the arabic..."

Philip Cusick

"The Waterside Inn at Bray, Berkshire is the only restaurant in the UK to have held 3 Michelin stars since 1985. The restaurant was opened by Albert..."

Sue McDonald, Truly Scrumptious

"The advanced booking and eager wait was worth every morsel of food that passed my lips. What a treat to experience such an incredible restaurant...."

Megan Thomas

"Amazing dining experience. Had decent chicken wings, nachos and buttload of fries. Amazing cocktails such as Godfather, cinnamon fireball and ciders..."

David Orlando Da Costa

"I usually am apprehensive about visiting hotel restaurants. They managed to be consistently underwhelming. After all, the logic seems to be if..."

Quiet Eating

"Yum! We had the degustation and all the courses were very well made and tasty especially the duck which seemed like it was their specialty. The view..."

Sarahtt

"This is a superfluous review. All has been said before. Simply superb and everything a 3 start should be. Welcoming, professional and superb food...."

Mike B

"I’ve been looking forward to writing this Throwback Thursday for a while, and now I’m finally getting round to it. Early in 2013, Tim treated the..."

Got To Be Gourmet

"Feeling homy. Having to celebrate our financial past year, I decided to indulge my staff to a very nice lunch in the kind of restaurant they are not..."

Stephen

"Another superb lunch at the waterside inn with the most attentive service...."

Rob Fellows

"Amazing. Food, Service were all amazing. Well worth every..."

Jamstar

"Ar$e puckeringly expensive. Decor is opulent, service is attentive yet inconspicuous. Food is cooked and served perfectly, and you are showered with..."

A Fat Bloke

"Great place. The view at this restaurant is beautiful. Before the meal we were taken out on to the deck that looks out onto the water and it is very..."

Gideon Foley

"The Waterside Inn: Stunning Dover Sole with stunning “vin jaune” sauce (11/10, best dish of the night and best Sole I’ve ever..."

FoodiesontheProwl

"To sum up then. The food is of the highest quality. Tradition here is everywhere and everything and you cannot fail to notice the level of detail..."

Epipponimus

"I’m not sure if you’re allowed to eat here under the age of 50. Other than Oslo Court, it’s the most oldie-friendly place I’ve been to in..."

The Food Judge

"I went there for lunch with my hubby the day after our wedding :)of course... we have to go for the best of the best :pso here we are :)..."

Mel

"I found the food at The Waterside Inn in Bray to be quite conventional, fairly typical french haute..."

No Expert

"Here are the facts: There are only three restaurants in the UK bearing three Michelin stars (out of 72 restaurants in the world); Waterside Inn is..."

Pig Pig's Corner

"If there is a better restaurant anywhere then I would love to arrange a visit. The welcome, the service are both exceptional. (With special thanks..."

Robert Swain

"Four of us enjoyed the tasting menu on what was a perfect summer evening. The evening started with a drink on the waterside terrace watching boats..."

Gerard McSharry

"I was treated to a memorable birthday dinner here. We had the tasty menu for the whole table. Every dish was exquisite and tasted great. The service..."

G C

"It has held 3 Michelin Stars continuously for over 30 years for a reason - the food is wonderful, the ambience and river view is beautiful, and the..."

Jamlar

"Most incredible dining experience I have ever had! The service was absolutely wonderful and the staff was so amazing and friendly. Every bit of food..."

Daria Poma Kostik

"“Definitely Worth the 3 Michelin Stars” It is no coincidence that a great meal is expected in this breathtaking property. The gardens and works..."

Chef. Gianfranco Chiarini

"I went there for lunch after a long walk from Windsor!! I am not sure what was the best: the location, the service or the food!! I guess that the..."

Yamil Dutra

"Excellent, some of the best food I have ever eaten. Staff very good, attentive but with friendly chat, not stuffy. It's pricey, but worth it, for..."

Emmo 72

"Marlene and staff were able to accomodate a small gathering for a joint mother and daughter intimate funeral service and meal afterwards..The food..."

SloppyFingers

"Lovely experience. Great friendly staff, lovely rooms, and fantastic food. Rather expensive but if you can afford it for a special occasion, well..."

Glen Cattermole

"Amazing restaurant with fantastic service. Great setting. Pricey but it has 3 Michelin stars. The food is..."

Lance McCarthy

"We stayed and ate at The Waterside Inn over the Easter weekend April 2023. It was without a doubt the perfect stay. Treated like a king (or queen!)..."

Chris W

"Incredible food (naturally…), super friendly staff (very personal!), insane location next to the river… what an experience. 3 Michelin Stars for..."

Simon Schnorpfeil

"Beautifully located place, great service, very accommodating staff and great food! Love going there for the Sunday morning..."

Agata Kusmierek

"Thank you to all in service for a wonderful birthday lunch yesterday. I had a fantastic day. Thanks to Michael Trenga Bon voyage and Dean..."

Nicky Holmes

"An exquisite lunch experience with great service in an art deco style themed ambiance. Loved the fact that I could sit next to my husband and enjoy..."

Hardeep Parmar

"The tasting menu was excellent, particularly the Scallops. Fabulous service from all of the..."

Julian Kingston-Smith

"OMG...just the best location, AA1***** Food stunning and staff magic. BUT it's not a benefit for one's bank account!!.....still a superb..."

Steve Harwood

"Enjoyed a fantastic lunch on Sunday. The service is excellent and the food is simply divine. If you travel by car they have valet parking which is..."

YNWA Foodie

The Fat Duck

100/100 (2752 ratings)

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British

European

Vegetarian Friendly

European

Contemporary

British

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

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Lunch

After-hours

Foie gras

Quail

Snails

Lamb

Fish

Parfait

Crab

Duck

Salmon

Sit down

Contemporary

British

European

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Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

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Dinner

Fine Dining

"An outstanding meal with a quirky journey through Heston’s childhood memories of food. Eating scrumptious food which to the eye looks entirely..."

Sophie Hyam

"What a delight it was to return to the Fat Duck with new friends, 2nd time visit (lucky us) but didn't disappoint. I was slightly apprehensive that..."

Georgie Abrook

"From the fabulous doorman Mohammed to the amazing, delectable journey through 16 courses of utter heaven. All in all a fantastic gastronomic..."

Bimal Modha

"Had an amazing second journey today! I was worried it wasn't going to be as mind blowing as the first one but in fact both myself & my hubby both..."

Mandy Turver

"Most awesome meal I ever had, tastes were so awesome, favourite dish was the one in the woods, had to shut my eyes to enjoy because it tasted..."

Sonja Jenkins

"Absolutely amazing!! A great story with A lot of tasty, playful dishes, followed by some "real" dishes at the end. Texture, flavour, wine, service..."

Michael Dahl

"Visiting the fat duck was an amazing experience, we had goosebumps from the first to the last dish! The staff, the food, all personal details etc...."

Linnea Kroon

"Such a special experience with our best friends to celebrate our friendship and to mark the occasion of moving to Chicago. Liam, our storyteller, was..."

Steph Thompson

"What a fantastic experience, the staff are amazing and talk you through the whole experience from start to finish. They make you feel special and..."

Louise Thomas

"We were here 5 years ago and decided for 2 special birthdays to come again. We weren't disappointed, enough changes to make it a whole new..."

Helen Williams

"What a wonderful experience, thank you to Ryan our story teller, and all the staff for their amazing service, the kitchen who created Timor flag n..."

Connie Jape

"This experience is simply hard to describe. It is a foodies dream, the holy grail, an epic adventure. The team at the Fat Duck made this an evening..."

Louise Ahmed

"An amazing experience. Exciting journey, well directed by your Storyteller. Food beyond expectations with personal memories cleverly woven into the..."

Carol Williamson

"Our reservation for lunch at one of the world’s best restaurants by one of the most crazy, forward thinking and innovative chef’s of modern times..."

Artisan Traveller

"Where to begin.. everything was perfect! We were given a map as we entered, there was a magnifying glass waiting on table, so as soon as we sat down..."

Alicia.item

"I must credit TFD. This was my first gastronomic experience and marked the beginning of my culinary journey... The pine cleanser between dishes, the..."

LegalFoodie

"A place like no other. Unpararelled dining experience. Creativity in cooking was to the max. Dined here early this year at January 2017. My favorite..."

Ferry Gondo

"With the risk of sounding a cliché, the Fat Duck is probably the best restaurant I've ever been to. The fact that it's widely known to be one of the..."

Nuno Sanches

"Whether you consider yourself a food lover or not, Heston Blumenthal is a chef name that will you have come across at some point in your life. He's..."

Alexandra C

"For my fiancee’s birthday, I had booked a table for lunch at the Fat Duck. She has been clamouring to go to Heston’s flagship restaurant for a..."

Gen.u.ine.ness

"s a restaurant search and discovery service founded in 2008 by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah. It currently operates in 23 countries, including..."

Sid Sid

"The journey. It's no longer a meal, it's an experience. Food, service, atmosphere all impeccable. Well worth the wait, price and travel. We'll let..."

Lomo

"All I have to say is, wow... Impeccable in every aspect. We dined here 3 weeks ago, as many would know there is now a new menu/experience on offer at..."

JJfood

"With the recent stint of The Fat Duck in Melbourne (and my inability to win a place, although the price was a little ridiculous), I have been..."

Eat Like Ushi

"It cost us £60 for the taxi ride from central London to Bray, Windsor and Maidenhead where The Fat Duck is located. We did lunch with the chosen son..."

Taylor Fladgate

"Love it!!! We travelled over from Melbourne, it was a wedding gift. The food was amazing, service even better & a drinks list that went on and on!..."

Foodlover12

"Fantastic. We really enjoyed our meal at the Fat Duck, it was certainly the most expensive meal we've ever had, and was easily the best meal we'll..."

Sam

"Loved It!. We booked our special dining experience from Australia. It did not..."

Shany

"Really really nice.. Great restaurant but the food was a bit wacky for me. Did enjoy the night out..."

Tj

"What can I say. Very Nice. Food very different. Great experience. Great food. Not sure if I would go back if I had to pay the bill......."

GG

"Fat duck = awesome. Having to hit re-dial 42 times, then wait on hold for over 10 minutes to speak to a booking assistant was totally worth the..."

A Spoonful Of Jam

"Down the Rabbit hole at the fat duck. During our stay in London, we had the most wonderful opportunity to eat at the "Fat Duck". Jonathan had to make..."

Milehigheater

"What an experience.. Food 8.5/10, Service 5/5, Ambience 5/5, TOTAL - 18.5/20.The best dining experience and something that you will remember for..."

WD

"For all the fame...you'll need a fortune. I took a customer there for dinner there in Feb...and we went for the 'experience' which it certainly is...."

Fat Belly Budda

"A culinary experience for all your senses. More theatre than restaurant. Food was fantastic as was the service. Thoroughly..."

Andrew Stone

"Sell your Limbs, Sell Stuff.....just go and be a child again. After numerous attempts to get a reservation, we were booked. The excitement rises,..."

Toucan

"A Magical Evening. After many, many months of sitting on the phone on a Monday morning trying to get a weekend dinner table, it finally happened. The..."

KemptownPiggyFarmer

"I have eaten in many of the worlds finest restaurants including and whilst I have eaten amazing dishes in nearly all of them, the Fat Duck stands out..."

Craig Catlow

"Gastronomic Paradise (but check where you are seated). This is a real adventure that not only presents food at its very best, but also a full sensory..."

Paul B

"“Precision planning was required to fulfill one of our life’s goals – ‘The Fat Duck experience’. As soon as the bookings were open,..."

Melbourne Food Baby

"Having lost favor on certain lists since being named “Best Restaurant in the World” in 2005 but still thrilling a packed house for every single..."

Michael U.

"Through the unusual pairing of interesting ingredients and emphasis on sensual eating, The Fat Duck transports you to a journey of culinary..."

Table To Paper

"I really can’t over emphasis just how good this meal was. It’s certainly an experience, with flavours and sensations that simply cannot, and will..."

The City Lane

"While the concept may be as sharply set-out as a Peter Jackson movie, there is no room for error with the scenario. Knowing the amount of work that..."

Vialaporte

"Heston Blumenthal and his flagship restaurant, The Fat Duck. In a way, this post may be the epitome of shamless pandering to my reader base. After..."

I'm Still Hungry

"The restaurant is very unimposing from the outside and looks almost like one of the other houses on the street, inside it is smart but less stylish..."

Food Geek

"This was the best dish of them all. I could write a whole chapter about this dish…but let me just paraphrase it by saying: simply..."

FoodiesontheProwl

"Picture this, our waiter comes with a bowl filled with liquid nitrogen. The smoke and freshness fill the air. From a nozzle, he squeezes a fragile..."

Kenneth Cheong

"All you need to know is, it was fantastic, a meal that is as theatrical as it is delicious, and a level of cooking that I doubt could be topped. If..."

Food Fascination

"A rich combination of smokey, cheesy, buttery, soft, sweet amazing..."

Every Meal Matters

"The unbeatable tasting menu won't refresh anytime soon but it already has the most innovative and playful dishes to date. The experience can only be..."

London Tastin

"And finally, as you make your way out of wonderland and into reality, a little something to make that transition..."

That Hungry Chef

"The roast foie gras with barberry, braised kombu and crab biscuit was a moolicious combination of tastes and textures. They spritzed citrus above us,..."

Marlow Moo

"None of the dishes here ever came at the expense of flavour, and the surprising warmth of the place had Mum and I smiling and giggling throughout the..."

Let Me Feed You

"The menu consists of 13 courses with recipes dating as far back as 1660. The first course is lime grove, second is red cabbage gazpacho, third is..."

Caroline Becker

"Simple question: Was it worth it? Simple answer: Yes (and then some.) “My review?” Taking into account the fact that I had not started this blog..."

Hungry Hoss

"In fact, it is not a meal you can't call it that. It is literally the most exciting, theatrical, mind blowing food journey of all time. I really hope..."

Caviar Girl

"The room is minimalist in style and the food is excellent with very over the top..."

No Expert

"Whilst it was expensive, it really was a wonderful experience. Easily the most enjoyable meal I’ve had in my life. We started with Champagne (as..."

Yahnyinlondon

"...And so the magic began. Before your very eyes liquid nitrogen is used to create a dome of mousse with a green tea..."

The Pondering Gourmet

"I know friends who have all tried and largely failed for days, weeks and months to book a table at The Fat Duck and after hearing about their trails..."

Ross Bruniges

"Ninth course: Botrytis Cinerea. A new Fat Duck dessert that has been on the menu since October 2012. The various elements of this dessert represent..."

Elizabeth On Food

"Well, as you can probably tell, it lived up to even my incredibly high expectations, even though I’d slavishly researched every course it still..."

Hamish Cameron

"A couple weeks ago was my birthday and as a present for myself I decided to book a table at one of the world’s best restaurants and three Michelin..."

Odo

"A significant moment happened in foodie folklore last month. The San Pellegrino List of the world's top 50 restaurants was announced. It is not a..."

Madam Wu

"The two month anticipation was painful to say the least and after much ogling at other blog posts and various outfit attempts, the big day arrived. I..."

Catty

"I have been in two minds whether to even mention this, but in the interest of readers who have not yet been to The Fat Duck and are seriously..."

Laissez Fare

"Firstly a disclaimer: we ate this meal over a year ago before I started writing reviews and the PigPig got her little hands on a DSLR, so the menu..."

Pig Pig's Corner

"As a birthday present Thomas took me for lunch at Heston's Blumenthal's three Michellin star restaurant in Bray. On one of the hottest days of the..."

Laura Fitzpatrick

"The Fat Duck is Britain's most famous restaurant, widely regarded as one of the best in the world. Its owner is the indomitable Heston Blumenthal. A..."

Kang L.

"Heston Blumenthal is the chef-owner of the legendary Fat Duck restaurant. He is known as a molecular gastronomy culinary alchemist with an..."

Foodnut.com

"What must it be like, I wonder, being told you're the best in the world? Or rather, what must it be like to believe it? It has to be a somewhat..."

Cheese And Biscuits

"All in all I would say this was the most entertaining meal I have..."

Milehigheater

"One of a kind! If you are looking to have a unique experience then I couldn’t recommend more. Let me start with how amazing the staff are and..."

Nanci

"If your only consideration is the price then you are missing the point. Its not just about the food which is excellent, its not just about the..."

Joe Kuzsel

"Well! What a place! I’ve been fortunate enough to dine in some exceptional restaurants around the world and nothing about The Fat Duck was like..."

The K D

"The food was incredible. Mine was dairy and gluten-free, and I did not feel left out at all. The staff were kind enough to present me with a birthday..."

AnnabelR

"Dining at The Fat Duck was an extraordinary and memorable experience that fulfilled a long-held dream. Heston Blumenthal, whose culinary innovations..."

Angela Wong

"Incredible experience that tests the senses and leaves an indelible memory - while tapping into your memories and associations. This experience is..."

Andrew D

"We had an incredible experience over a year ago, visiting for one of their anthology menus. The food was utterly insane! So many complex flavours and..."

Duo

"Delicious food and a wonderful experience. Food items were unique both in their flavor and presentation. Listening to the ocean while eating seafood..."

AJ Sciutto

"Prices are on the higher compared to other 3 Michelin star restaurants in London, but worth every penny. Food was mind blowingly good, there were the..."

Lee Boon Tat

"Spent 5 hours here but it seemed to go so quickly. Service is outstanding, food is innovative and exceptional, atmosphere is superb. Everything a 3*..."

Andy

"Magical food and highly attentive service. Food theatre at its finest - some of the menu brought out the best memories of childhood. The level of..."

Jen Tipper

"Wonderful dining experience. Relaxed atmosphere. Lots to keep you entertained for 3.5 hrs! Our story teller Josh was fantastic. He was attentive and..."

Selin E

"This wasn't just a fabulous meal although it was that too, it was also an incredible culinary experience. The staff explained every course, it's..."

Brian Davies

"Took my other half here for a special birthday last month, well worth it. Right from the start the experience was great, greeted outside and entered..."

Chrisy Parsons

"There are not enough feelings to describe how wonderful the anthology meal at the Fat Duck was. Art meets Magic meets whimsy. Every dish was better..."

Office Manager

"The meal of a lifetime! We had an incredible evening here with fantastic food and utterly flawless, friendly, humorous..."

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