The Windsor Castle Maidenhead — Restaurant in England

Happened upon this little gem by chance. We were passing on a little escape from London and feeling more than a little hungry. So we parked up and entered.

We were greeted as soon as we approached the bar. We picked up what we thought was a food menu, but was actually desserts, the food menu was immediately offered. We were asked if we would like to take a seat and we would be served at the table. Confused, we agreed. I am used to waiting at the bar, being ignored, served last at other bars. This was a new experience in customer service for me.

Our server approached almost immediately, he was friendly, offered advice and took our order of pork kebabs and sea bass and our drinks order. We asked if we could pop outside, as we are smokers, for a quick cigarette, no problem he said.

There is a large garden outside and we carried our drinks with us and quickly settled outside enjoying our drinks in the receding May sunshine. We were caught up in a conversation and remained there. Hardly any time had passed and our server came to inform us that our food was ready and had been served at our table. We did not hang around we were hungry.

So here comes the best bit, the food served in huge portions was outstanding. My friend had ordered the sea bass and although she is not a big eater I saw her demolish the whole plate. I was not as fortunate, I ate this delicious food and ate and ate but there was no way I could finish. So if you have a big appetite you will not be disappointed. The pork was perfectly cooked, served with mushrooms and red, green and orange peppers the salad with a perfect dressing, side of tzatziki and the pitta bread, well no the pitta bread was not the cardboard we have learnt to expect but was soft and perfect.

So here we are we have already eaten too much but we are discussing desserts and decided to order a cheesecake to share. It arrived and we were scared of it's size, but we forced ourselves to devour most of it. Our trip home was uneventful we were happy, satisfied and eager to go to our respective homes and sleep of this food bonanza.

Thank you for showing me how service should be in a pub. Thank you for being so friendly, open and serving us a feast. I would love to become a regular but at best I can commit to visiting again, and again and again.

Please keep doing what your doing as you are so close to having to take reservations as you will be fully booked in the future I am...

Had the lamb, which was a disappointment. Although the lamb was nice, it came with too many small potatoes and some beans. No option to add some vegetables that would have transformed the meal. The salad for other meals came with the dressing already added but not announced in the menu. Complaints about this as the salads were not touched were met with deaf ears. Any decent place would at least apologise and offer some alternative. Our previous visit was far better, so hope this is a blip, although in my view the staff could do with...

We just ate there having seen other reviews and we were not disappointed. I had the fish and chips and it was about a foot, (30cm) long with plenty chips, my wife had the chicken and vegetables, again a very generous portion. The staff were very friendly and attentive. It was lunchtime on a Wednesday so not busy and not much of an atmosphere, however that does in no way detract any points from our experience. The prices were good too for what we received. Will...