Veeno Reading Reviews Summary

Category: Italian restaurant Reading

Address: Minerva House, 20 Valpy St, Reading RG1 1AR, United Kingdom

Phone: +441189505493

Rating: 4.4
based on 124 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Michelle was an excellent hostess, explained everything and was really friendly."
  • "Customer service is amazing, you feel welcomed from the moment you step in."
  • "We were seated and the waiter asked about allergies and dietary needs."
  • "The service is also decent as the team are attentive."
  • "The service was still great and the atmosphere was buzzing."
  • "The waiter presented them beautifully with a card explaining the different prosecco's."
  • "Have been before but not for ages, will defo be going back sooner rather than later."
  • "Awesome night at Veeno Reading. All the staff are amazing especially Bo and Bruna."

Cons:

  • "We tried to have a drink on a Saturday evening, the manager Michelle was extremely rude."
  • "Then proceeded to explain it wasn't his fault and wouldn't be replacing the prosecco I had dropped."
  • "Please book especially on Friday and Saturday, we just turned up and was told we need to leave the table by 7."
  • "Staff is rather incompetent. Never again."
  • "I would expect a wine tasting before pouring half glass (55£ bottle should definitely be tasted."
  • "I fear if I hadn’t gone to chase them it would have been even longer."
  • "Service was great, really friendly. Food was a let down."
  • "Service slow, they were busy though, but had to remind them twice of my drink."

Food and Drink

Pros:

  • "Went for a 'wine & cheese' experience... it was simple but very tasty."
  • "The pizza was stunning."
  • "The pizza was lovely and some of the staff were nice."
  • "The wine was amazing, the food was delicious and the service was outstanding!"
  • "The food and wine did not disappoint and we had such a lovely waiter too."
  • "The meat & cheese platter is good and the truffle honey dip."
  • "We had the prosecco brunch, 6 glasses of prosecco per person and as much pizza as you can eat!"
  • "Delicious food, great wine, amazing atmosphere & our favourite server Perri."

Cons:

  • "Sometimes the prosecco is a bit warm, which isn't ideal."
  • "The only thing that let it down was the lack of cheese provided on their sharing board."
  • "The prosecco was very flat and not very cold."
  • "Their frozen passion fruit martinis were so-so. I didn't think it worked."
  • "Didn't really enjoy the pizza. The ambiance too was perfect. It wasn't crowded too."
  • "Unfortunately the experience wasn't what we had expected."
  • "We had to ask for a portion of olives 3x, had to go to the counter to get a menu."
  • "Service was great, really friendly. Food was a let down."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Feels quite fancy with the decor and fairy lights, compared to other places nearby!"
  • "Lovely restaurant to visit. Great food, atmosphere, staff are very friendly."
  • "Atmosphere is good and van dit outside of the weather permits."
  • "The atmosphere was buzzing."
  • "Outside seating overlooking the park - perfect for summer get togethers."
  • "The atmosphere is exquisite and suit every occasion from romantic dates, after work drinks to girls night fun."
  • "We had a lovely time celebrating our birthdays. The service was really lovely and the selection of wines was good."
  • "The ambiance in there was wonderful, everyone settled but energetic, couldn't stop smiling."

Cons:

  • "Boiling hot inside so we sat outdoors, but it's on a busy road and there was an event in Forbury Gardens which was blasting music."
  • "Went here for New Years Eve. Servers were fantastic however we have had better food in other Italians in the area."
  • "We tried to pay for our drinks but again there was no one to give us our bill."
  • "The whole booking process was very good and efficient."
  • "It is just a cool bar...tucked away in corner overlooking Forbury Gardens.."
  • "Nice wine and cocktail options, plenty of seating and a lovely cosy atmosphere."
  • "Lovely place, great wine - found it by accident! The service was excellent and friendly."
  • "Sunday afternoon, my partner and I decided to go for a drink. We were told to sit down and wait for a waiter to come take our order. After 30 mins we gave up and left."

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