Food & Drink
Dining out in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is a highly rated and most palatable experience.
There's a wide range of restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes to choose from that suits all tastes and budgets.
Enjoy a morning relaxing over a cooked or continental breakfast or brunch at a family-friendly cafe.
Celebrate a special occasion by booking a fine dining restaurant.
Indulge in a traditional (or not-so-traditional!) Afternoon Tea at one of our restaurants or hotels. Our Afternoon Tea page has some great location ideas!
Don’t forget that in addition to familiar restaurant names we have a tantalising range of independent eateries and hotel restaurants!
Windsor and Eton are crammed with stylish cafes, continental restaurants, historic pubs, wine bars, family-friendly restaurants, hotels with fine dining and an amazing nightlife scene.
Every taste is catered for, from Thai to Moroccan, South American to Asian and French to Indian.
Maidenhead's town centre offers an excellent choice of pizza, pasta, pubs and wine bars.
There's riverside dining by the Thames and fine dining at the local hotels.
The nearby village of Bray is a haven for foodies as it is home to the three Michelin-starred Waterside Inn (Alain Roux) and Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal) plus Caldesi in Campagna (Giancarlo Caldesi). In the pretty village of Cookham you will find Malik's, reputed to be Heston Blumenthal's favourite Indian restaurant.
Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot host regular Farmers' Markets and food markets. There's nothing better on a warm, sunny day than to buy some fresh produce from the local producers and head off for a lazy picnic in the park.
If you enjoy eating al fresco, our outdoor dining page highlights venues with some great gardens and outdoor areas, covered terraces and dining pods!
Take a look at our Gifts and Experiences Voucher page too; we have some wonderful dining packages which make perfect presents for loved ones.
Food Hygiene Rating System
Next time you're dining out or having a takeaway you'll be able to see the hygiene ratings of your local eatery – from fine restaurants to kebab vans – thanks to the Food Hygiene Rating System.
Places that prepare and serve food are now awarded up to five stars following a food hygiene inspection. Visit the website to check a rating online.
Further Recommendations
If you are planning on visiting Windsor and Maidenhead, you really won't be disappointed with the level and creativity of the food and drink on offer in the Borough, however, if you are planning on visiting as part of a short break or shopping getaway, we have listed some additional resources below to help make your stay even more delightful and interesting.
If you are looking to book some accommodation then we highly recommend you visit our hotels, bed and breakfasts, self catering and camping pages where you can browse through a wealth of quality accommodation providers with many bookable online.
If you are wondering what to see and do, there are lots of different things to do such as visiting one of our many world-famous attractions (such as Windsor Castle, Legoland, Ascot Racecourse and Dorney Court) or checking our 'whats on' page for more information on the many excellent events (such as the Royal Windsor Horse Show) that are happening in the Borough.
If you are interested in a spot of retail therapy, Windsor and Maidenhead is blessed with amazing shopping and there is a variety of car parking options.
Last but not least, if you need any further help or support, in the form of maps, guides or general advice and recommendations, you can always call the Royal Windsor Information Centre during their office hours on +44 (0)1753 743907 where one of our friendly assistants will be more than happy to help you as much as possible.
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Incognito Bar Windsor
Ready to cross the Rubicon? A visit to Incognito Bar Windsor is an experience you won’t forget.
Côte Brasserie Windsor
Enjoy a meal at Côte Brasserie, Eton, just across the Thames from Windsor and with beautiful…
PizzaExpress Windsor
PizzaExpress Windsor is conveniently located right in the heart of the bustling town centre, across…
The Savill Garden Kitchen
Inside The Savill Garden Visitor Centre you’ll find The Savill Garden Kitchen, a restaurant run by…
Ole & Steen
Bringing the most authentically Danish baked goods to Windsor. Our bakeries showcase the best in…
Gilbey's Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse
Gilbey’s Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse is located on Eton High Street, just a stone’s throw away from…
Gregory & Tapping
Gregory & Tapping is a coffee, wine and cheese bar located in Windsor Royal Station. Enjoy British…
The Cobbles
An intimate setting offering fine wine and signature cocktails. Located in what was once Windsor’s…
Cattle Grid
The Cattle Grid team love steak and we think everyone should be able to enjoy it regularly. We aim…
Plate at No. 6
Plate at No. 6 is an independently owned tapas restaurant located down a cobbled lane in the heart…
Bill's Windsor
Welcome to the home of the classic recipes you’d expect with a little twist that you wouldn’t. …
Windsor Pie Company
The perfect pie is now available to buy in Windsor! Drop by Windsor Pie Company, in Windsor Royal…
Paeonia Bubble Tea Room
Paeonia is the UK's first premium bubble tea room located just a minute away from Windsor Castle in…
Giggling Squid
Giggling Squid is all about the spirit of Thai mealtimes – plentiful dishes, bold flavours and…
1423 China Kitchen
1423 China Kitchen offers the finest authentic and contemporary Chinese cuisine. The restaurant is…
Heidi Windsor Royal Station
Heidi is a cafe, bakery and coffee shop that has been operating in Windsor for over twenty years. …
Cinnamon Café
Founded in 2001, Cinnamon Café is a locally-owned, family-run and independently-operated business…
- 1wagamama
- 2Incognito Bar Windsor
- 3Côte Brasserie Windsor
- 4PizzaExpress Windsor
- 5The Savill Garden Kitchen
- 6Ole & Steen
- 7Gilbey's Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse
- 8Gregory & Tapping
- 9The Cobbles
- 10Cattle Grid
- 11Plate at No. 6
- 12Bill's Windsor
- 13Windsor Pie Company
- 14Paeonia Bubble Tea Room
- 15Giggling Squid
- 161423 China Kitchen
- 17Heidi Windsor Royal Station
- 18Cinnamon Café