Leaf at The Castle Hotel

4.3

121 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Situated in The Castle Hotel, Leaf is right in the heart of historic Windsor offering casual dining which combines classic British and modern European flavours. Steeped in history and with regal connections, Leaf is the perfect spot for brunch, a leisurely lunch, a delicious afternoon tea and a decadent dinner.

Executive Head Chef Suraj Lokhande works closely with independent suppliers to bring the best flavours to the dishes. The menus include comforting classics, vegan options and British artisan cheeses paired with local beers from Windsor & Eton Brewery. The alfresco terrace is a city oasis which is ideal for dining in the warmer months and enjoying a tipple or two after a day’s sightseeing.

Offering one of the best afternoon teas in Windsor, the talented team have developed a stunning Royal afternoon tea featuring freshly baked scones with clotted cream, sumptuous sandwiches and an array of delicious patisserie, paired with traditional tea blends from Darvilles of Windsor.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Breakfast Weekdays Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Breakfast Weekends Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01753 851577
Website
https://castlehotelwindsor.com/dining/
Payment options
Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Amazing food makes any event even more unforgettable, our chefs adore the chance to construct the perfect menu for your special occasion. An opulent Afternoon Tea, temping canapés or a lavish fine dining menu? Our experienced team are sure to deliver an array of delightful delicacies. Contact our events team now on enquiries@castlehotelwindsor.com
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion

Location
The Castle Hotel Windsor, 18 High Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1LJ
Neighborhood
Windsor
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Roast
£32.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Explore our mouth-watering dishes at Leaf. Sunday roast everyone's favourite with a selection of meats, seasonal vegetables, gravy and the traditional Yorkshire pudding . Showcasing the finest locally sourced produce. Where British flavours are combined with international flair. Take advantage of our free parking offer up to four hours! Simply show your bill to reception after dining to redeem.
New Years Eve
£50.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
Celebrate the end of the year with a relaxed meal with friends and family in our Leaf restaurant. Tuck into our delicious set menu including a carpaccio of slow- roasted beetroot and goats cheese, slow cooked lamb shank and sticky toffee pudding.
Festive Two and Three Course Lunch/Dinner
£30.00 per person
Nov 15, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025
Perfect for a catch up with friends and colleagues in the heart of Windsor, dive into our festive dishes from 15th December. Let us tempt your taste buds with our mouth-watering two and three-course festive set lunch and dinner menus. Two-courses £30.00 | Three-courses £35.00 Terms and conditions: Not available in junction with any other promotions and excluding special event days.

What 121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Berkshire
Great for brunch
Berkshire
Romantic
Berkshire
Good for special occasions
Windsor
Healthy
Windsor
Great for fine wines
Windsor
Great for outdoor dining
Windsor
Good for special occasions
Windsor
Vegetarian-friendly
Windsor
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Leaf at The Castle Hotel offers a delightful afternoon tea experience with "fabulous food selection" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests praise the "attentive service" and "beautiful decor." While some find the menu limited and service slow, the overall ambiance and location near Windsor Castle make it a worthwhile visit.

121 Reviews

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Elizabeth
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved our tea in the lounge by the window! Food was delicious & beautifully presented. Tea was also very good (Darjeeling) and the service was impeccable! We do plan to return soon!
Leaf at The Castle HotelResponded 4 days ago
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your glowing review. So glad to hear you enjoyed your afternoon tea experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards Leaf team
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Julian
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Afternoon Tea. Could not have been better. Highly recommended.
Leaf at The Castle HotelResponded on December 17, 2024
Dear Julian, Thank you for your review. So happy to hear you enjoyed the afternoon tea! Kind regards Leaf team
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Maryann
Berkshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Festive Menu was very good & although the restaurant was extremely busy, the service was still prompt.
Leaf at The Castle HotelResponded on December 17, 2024
Dear Maryann Thank you very much for your positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards Leaf team
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Wendy
Cornwall
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Festive afternoon tea. The food was delicious and presented well. My only thought was that the sandwiches didn’t match up to the beautiful cakes as far as creativity. However, the overall experience and service was excellent. Definitely recommend and will return. Thank you.
Leaf at The Castle HotelResponded on December 17, 2024
Dear Wendy, Thank you so much for leaving us a review, we are overjoyed to hear your afternoon tea experience was a success, and hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards Leaf team
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Phil
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our afternoon tea experience was great ample good food and friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended
Leaf at The Castle HotelResponded on December 17, 2024
Dear Phil, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. So happy to hear you enjoyed your afternoon tea and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards Leaf team
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Ana
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had the sunday roast. It was delicious but the portions are big so lucky we didn't have a starter too. Place is nice, welcoming ans nice decor.
Leaf at The Castle HotelResponded on December 9, 2024
We are very pleased that you enjoyed your visit! Hoping to see you again soon :)
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Sarah
Berkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
On the whole a very enjoyable afternoon with delicious food. My major concern was that as we ordered, I stated that I have a severe fish allergy and carry EpiPen, this was all written down and instead of the smoked salmon I asked for another turkey sandwich. When the food came to the table, the salmon was on the same plate as the turkey and touching. I had to ask to have it taken away and for mine to be remade and served on a separate plate as I did not want to go into anaphylactic shock. Once this was resolved, we had a lovely afternoon
Leaf at The Castle HotelResponded on December 17, 2024
Dear Sarah, Thank you very much for your review. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your Afternoon tea with us! We are glad that your dietary requirements were met and the issue was resolved. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Leaf team
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James
Derbyshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely place had the beetroot carpaccio very nice and the caramelised walnuts were very very delicious , Nice food but some portions were little overall I would recommend it
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Anne
Berkshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A stunning venue and a delicious afternoon tea. The staff was lovely though we were left hanging for a while. Overall a great experience in beautiful Windsor.
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Elaine
Surrey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic staff, ambience and venue fabulous. Extremely disappointed with the Sunday lunch set menu. We had smoked salmon starter- 1 very thin slice of smoked salmon with 2 tiny bits of dry biscuit/bread and a few capers. Really really disappointing. We all had roast beef for the mains. Beef so tough/ sinewy really needed Steak Knives. Very thick fat inedible, we all left it and asked for it to be put in a doggy bag for one of our party who has a dog. Roast potatoes, just white boiled looking , not roasted at all. Cauliflower cheese rock hard, again inedible and left. Desserts were the best part of the meal. All 4 of us were very disappointed with the food we can not recommend it to anyone. Sorry if this review seems harsh but it’s true and honest. What we all agreed on is the staff were extremely polite, helpful and friendly. They could not have been any better. Such a shame the food was so poor.
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FAQs

Leaf at The Castle Hotel is rated 4.3 stars by 121 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

The Castle Hotel Windsor, 18 High Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1LJ

Additional information

Neighborhood
Windsor
Hours of operation
Breakfast Weekdays Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Breakfast Weekends Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://castlehotelwindsor.com/dining/
Phone number
01753 851577
Catering
Amazing food makes any event even more unforgettable, our chefs adore the chance to construct the perfect menu for your special occasion. An opulent Afternoon Tea, temping canapés or a lavish fine dining menu? Our experienced team are sure to deliver an array of delightful delicacies. Contact our events team now on enquiries@castlehotelwindsor.com
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion

Leaf at The Castle Hotel

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Sunday Roast

New Years Eve

Festive Two and Three Course Lunch/Dinner

Menu

What 121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Leaf at The Castle Hotel restaurant rated?

Is Leaf at The Castle Hotel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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