The Pot Kiln

The Pot Kiln reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Vyv

   Berkshire8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great menu that continues to evolve. Choose three or four tapas per person for a great meal or just choose one tapas as a starter and the Lamb shoulder or Beef Rib to share
   

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   Virginia

   Hampshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our whole experience was delightful. It was my husbands birthday and the meal Was absolutely delicious. The staff very friendly and helpful. They even gave him A dessert with Happy Birthday written on the plate. The meal was expensive for 2 people but I did not mind that because the food was exceptional.
   

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   Alison

   Edinburgh/Midlothian7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This is the first time I have visited the "new Pot Kiln". A great experience, from start to finish. We were met by a lovely young man at the bar who smiled and took us to our table. Lovely atmosphere in the dining room which was light and airy looking into the open kitchen with the chefs working. Lots of space in the dining room which is good news these days. As so many restaurants have tables so close together! I loved the menu which had lots of different dishes to chose from. I would certainly recommend.
   

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   Mia

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and amazing ambience. We had a table next to open kitchen and it was great to watch the chefs in action. The octopus was cooked to perfection but the empanadas were our number 1
   

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   Vyv

   Berkshire8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great location for a walk and today we were able to eat outside. What a bonus Really helpful team and great to find a pub/restaurant open on a Monday
   

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   Claire

   Berkshire6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The decor is undeniably beautiful, setting high expectations from the moment you walk in. Unfortunately, the food and service didn’t live up to the ambiance. The portion sizes were surprisingly small—particularly the cauliflower “steak,” which turned out to be just three tiny pieces of cauliflower. While I understand that lamb can be fatty, the cut we were served was overwhelmingly so, with barely any actual meat. To top it off, my dessert tasted stale. Service also left much to be desired. We were asked three separate times if we wanted to order drinks—after we had already done so. The staff then spent much of our meal chatting behind the bar about non-work-related topics, which was distracting and took away from the dining experience. Overall, while the space is lovely, the food and service need significant improvement to match the setting.
   

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   Lee

   Oxford3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We stayed overnight for a special occasion. Overall the experience is really not to be missed. Sitting next to the open kitchen watching the chefs prepare dinner is a novelty that adds to your dining experience. The food, particularly the Hereford aged Sirloin for two is excellent. I dropped a star for service purely because the staff, though welcoming, friendly, and helpful occasionally disappear, which is both great as you feel as if you are at home but if you want something can be a little frustrating. We stayed overnight in a superior room which was very nice indeed, especially the shower! We will be returning in the future.
   

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   Stephen

   Berkshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A delightful experience, lovely food and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
   

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   Debbie

   Berkshire4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a guaranteed a lovely meal, especially for special occasions. Staff are attentive and knowledgable. Great the dogs could rest while we ate after a lovely walk beforehand.
   

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    C

    Surrey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Thank you to the whole team who made my partners birthday lunch a success. Looking forward to visiting again.
    

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