Park Bistro, Windsor — Restaurant in Great Britain

During the last bank holiday weekend, my friend and I embarked on a culinary adventure in Windsor, and our quest led us to Park Bistro Steak & Grill. After perusing various options online, we were enticed by the promising reviews and decided to give it a try. Little did we know, it would turn out to be a dining experience to remember.

From the moment we stepped into Park Bistro, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The ambiance was inviting, with a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere that set the stage for the enjoyable evening ahead.

Now, let's talk about the star of the show—the food. The grill at Park Bistro surpassed all expectations. Each bite was a burst of flavor, with perfectly cooked cuts of meat that were both succulent and tender. It was evident that careful attention was paid to every detail, resulting in a culinary masterpiece that left us craving for more.

Accompanying our delectable meal was a selection of wines that left us spoiled for choice. Among them, the Vina Majestica Malbec stood out, complementing the richness of the dishes with its bold and robust flavors.

But the indulgence didn't stop there. The desserts at Park Bistro were nothing short of exceptional. From decadent chocolate creations to light and refreshing fruit-based treats, each dessert was a delightful conclusion to our gastronomic journey.

However, what truly elevated our experience was the impeccable service provided by the staff. Attentive yet unobtrusive, they ensured that every aspect of our dining experience was nothing short of perfect. Their knowledge of the menu and willingness to cater to our preferences added an extra layer of comfort to our evening.

In conclusion, if you find yourself in Windsor, I strongly recommend paying a visit to Park Bistro Steak & Grill. Whether you're a connoisseur of fine dining or simply looking for a memorable meal, this establishment will exceed your expectations. Thank you to the entire team at Park Bistro for an unforgettable evening—we will certainly be returning on our next...

The restaurant is located on a pedestrianised street with outdoor tables, though the setting is somewhat marred by a homeless person camped across the road.

On arrival, the dining room was nearly empty apart from one occupied table. No one came to seat up or greet us up to 5 minutes and this happened on multiple arrival of customer. It was on server manning the restaurant.

The space features green banquette seating, dark brown laminate tables, and a fake laminate floor. Black-and-white sketches and photos hang on the walls. The layout includes a large dining area with a central light well, a bar, and a staged corner with a mock “love lock bridge” and a bicycle blocking the stairs to the upper level. The atmosphere suffers from harsh, exposed yellow lighting and an uninspired colour scheme of green, brown, and grey.

The menu offers à la carte as well as a three-course set, which is good value but more food than we wanted. We opted for à la carte. The prawns arrived greasy and unappealing. The lamb was serviceable but gamey, oily, and mostly bone with a disappointingly small amount of meat. The accompanying salad looked limp and tired, while the chips were pale and under-fried.The prawn start was small and very oily which was not fully eaten. The fish was dry.

Despite being presented as Italian, the food leaned more towards Turkish, with items like kofte and shish on the menu.

When we tried to order champagne from the wine list, it turned out they didn’t stock it, and the staff attempted to upsell a bottle of Bollinger instead—misjudging the price point for what is clearly a mid-market restaurant rather than fine dining.

Background music was Spanish, service charge was automatically added at 12.5%, and overall the restaurant felt like a confused blend of Mediterranean influences rather than a coherent...

We had dinner with friends at Park Bistro this week, and we can safely say that it was one of the worst meals we’ve ever had.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t complain at the time as our friends were treating us, which we would have done had we been paying.

The four of us shared a plate of ’crispy calamari’ at £9.95 and ‘filo pastry and feta cheese parcels’ at £8.95, all of which were clearly from a frozen packet, quite tasteless.

My husband and I then each ordered the ‘Homemade beef burger’ for £16.95. He asked the waiter if the burgers really were homemade and we were reassured that they were. What we received were clearly store-bought frozen patties - they were not freshly made. They were quite awful, heavy and tasteless, the worst burger we have ever eaten anywhere. And the fries that came with them were clearly out of the freezer too - dry and tasteless too.

How can a restaurant state ‘home-made burger’ on a menu and then charge £16.95 for something that was patently not?

Despite the good reviews we had read online (and the reason we chose the restaurant), there was only one other occupied table all evening - maybe the locals know to give this restaurant a wide berth. We would have given this restaurant zero stars if we could, although the waiter was courteous. The only thing of our meal that we enjoyed was the wine....