Piwnica Pub - Reading

Both my husband and I were wowed from the very beginning. The steps down into this cellar restaurant and the whole feel as you walk into the dark (dimmed light) restaurant felt so authentic. We were greeted by who I believe is the owner (blonde Polish lady) and Seated by one of the waitresses. The menu was fairly minimal (but we like that as less options mean more fresh food) We had meat dumplings to start MASSIVE portion! This we regretted as the meal was so big in itself. Although they were very tasty dumplings, if it's just a couple then I'd suggest skipping the starter. I had the pork hock as I had seen it on their Instagram and felt hungry. Husband had the pork with egg. The hock was bigger than my head!!! We took more than 3 quarters of it home to have the next day! So so generous with their portions. We finished off by sharing an apple pie with homemade ice cream. For someone who isn't massively into apple pie, it was a surprise to my husband when I was fighting him for the last bite! Absolutely sublime! The waitress brings out the receipts in a cute little treasure box and my fave addition to any restaurant, it had 2 chocolates inside Wonderful experience which we both thoroughly enjoyed. 100% recommend to anyone going to Reading. Just be careful of filling up on the dumplings!

If you’re thinking of visiting this restaurant you need to know that the owners have no regard for the environment or the cleanliness of Reading. I followed their vehicle and saw them discard 2 cigarette ends from the window. If they treat our town like this they don’t deserve our custom. I will never eat there.

Been coming here for years and good food and service. Went yesterday and very disappointed. The staff were good and fitted us in without a booking so no issues there. I had the liver which I always order as sweet, tender and a huge portion. My plate came half empty with 4 piece of liver and some were tender and the rest chewy. Last time I had maybe 12 to 15 equal size pieces. The liver was not on the menu so had nonidea of price. When night paid it was £21.80 for that and a small coke. It if was a full plate then ok with price as ingredients more expensive although liver still the cheapest meat by far. Rral shame. My friends meals were bigger and better so I need to be fair overall but personally I was super disssponted as it used to be a favourite.

We read the reviews before booking and were excited in anticipation. It did not disappoint me or my darling partner! The food was wholesome and plentiful! The restaurant has the ambience of a sleepy alpine snow chalet in early season but certianly worth the effort and I highly recommend it. The filet steak was cooked by my hands amd I loved it and the goulash was horrifically tender and tasty. On another table I heard the diners say the chicken Kiev was superb! I having that next visit!

We had an early dinner here midweek, and were really impressed. We all tried something new and nobody was disappointed portions very generous, flavours all spot on, service with a smile always helps!