À la Russe in Windsor and Maidenhead

This restaurant couldn’t be more authentically French. From the charming French waitstaff to the wine selection, the exquisite food, and the elegant decor. The ambience felt warm and welcoming, with soft lighting, tasteful artwork, and classic French touches that added a sense of intimacy. The menu offered a fantastic selection of traditional French dishes. I started with the escargot, which was buttery and garlicky in the best way, followed by a beautifully cooked Pousin that was tender and full of flavour. Service was impeccable; the staff were attentive without being intrusive and truly seemed to enjoy sharing their passion for French cuisine. Every dish was perfectly executed, and I left feeling like I’d experienced a little piece of France right here. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic French dining experience. I'll definitely be back!

Pretty good food (but not excellent) and excellent service.

Great location, fantastic range of wine and food is great.

Delightful French food, crab, and avocado sald followed by monkfish tails with a nice half bottle of Chateau Montaiguillon. We were off to the theatre, and they were very accommodating with a quick service. No parking and it is a long, fairly narrow restaurant

Rather disappointing after such good recommendations. Food was over produced and relied on heavy use of salt. Sauces a little watery and meats thin, salty, and a little dry. Sides were tasty and well produced. The wine list was small but good and good value. Desert was the least appitising Tarte Tatin have ever had, on a beautifuly presented plate, but the actual tarte was a shapeless brown patty of apple sludge that looked as if had been dropped from a height onto the well decorated plate and left. Resembled a cow pat. Tasted terrible with far too much sugar, testeless apple, and few spices. Sent it back but was charged anyway. Did not argue as I had company and I had no intention of returning. Perhaps this was an off day, but I will avoid.

Honestly the best experience, from the service to soooo delicious food, it was our first time at the restaurant and definitely will come back. Thank you so much for so attentive, caring and welcoming service and thank you to Chef for super delicious food, you all are amazing.

On of our favourite restaurants, the service and food have always been excellent. Whenever we're in Windsor we'll always visit.

2nd visit to the restaurant. Had to try the lunch menu after the fabulous dinner last time. The chef did not disappoint. Delicious. Seriously recommend. Cannot wait to dine again when we next visit Windsor.

Was looking at random restaurants for dinner and this placed looked good. We were not disappointed. Food was amazing and service was excellent.

Lovely food and the best service I’ve experienced in Windsor. Great staff, who know and really seem to enjoy the job, and always calm and polite if stuff goes a bit wrong. Far from everyday prices for us but we really enjoy a meal here usually annually. Tasty French food. There’s usually no vegetarian on the main menu but a daily veggie special, which I always have and have never yet been disappointed by.

A lovely French Bistro. So many restaurants in Windsor, this is a must. Great choice of menu. The fixed price lunch was outstanding value. Food delicious, good portions and a very friendly efficient service. Would definitely return and recommend you try it!

We had a group of 20 here for dinner and had pre-selected our choices. Some people were running almost an hour late and the restaurant accommodated this without any fuss, ie they did not urge us to start at the booked time. It seems that everybody was happy with their food. Service was efficient and observant throughout the evening.

Delicious! Highly recommend! Food was super tasty and great portion sizes. Wine was brilliant too and all the staff were very friendly and made us feel great. If you like French food this is the only place you should go!

Food is delicious and the price is reasonable.

Gorgeous food, good value on the set menu, best profiteroles I have ever eaten!

I have been here quite a few times now. It's an amazing hidden gem in Windsor I would highly recommend a meal here.

What a lovely restaurant the staff were super friendly and attentive. The food was amazing especially the dessert baked Alaska which was so delicious. Definitely recommend.

Very dishonest response from owner. We were very disappointed with this place. Perhaps given the reviews we were expecting good but got decidedly poor. Maybe we just caught them on a night where the real chef was on a day off??Either way the menu looks good but the food is mediocre at best. The service was inconsistent between the two staff on the night. One was helpful the other clueless. The flavours and quality of cooking were bad. Even at the most basic level. Cold plates, which I hate, especially with fish dishes. Sauces in all dishes were watery and flavourless. Dauphinois potatoes were undercooked and the cream had split, simply awful. If our meal was typical they must be spending a lot of time getting family members to send in positive reviews. I just don’t get why the review scores are so high and the restaurant is so bad. Maybe they are just complacent. They clearly have little regard for their customers and £20 compulsory service charge is an absolute joke. Best avoid this place, they also leave dishonest replies to feedback, one dish ( moules mariniere) was sent back after two bites as they tasted horrible.I did suffer the next day, yuk.

Great restaurant with an amazing food and lovely atmosphere. Staff is very friendly and attentive, and the food is a die for. Very fresh, very tasty and very authentic! I highly recommend

While the food was great the service was slow and one waiter was rude. My daughter who is very get conscious ordered fish with no sides the waiter asked her if she was on a diet. She is not over wgt but has a medical condition which limits what she can eat. When I told him that she was upset with what he said he just laughed it off. Will I go back there no I definitely won’t.

A great evening. We enjoy going to Al la Russe and decided to take some family members there. They were not dissapointed and had a wonderful evening all plates cleared and glasses emptied. The staff are wonderful, friendly and very attentive thank you all as always

We spent a lovely evening with friends. Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service. We will definitely be back and highly recommend to everyone.

It was great dining with friends,and the food was excellent. Great place for French cuisine.

Very place. The food was really nice with good quantities. The service was wonderful too. Would recommend.

Food very good made me devious. 🥶😈😈😈😈

Reviews were right. The food was fabulous. We had the Prosecco that was sweet and smooth. Followed by chicken and chorizo croquettes that were absolutely marvellous. The main fillet steak and beef stroganoff were absolutely divine. I want to know how you tenderise your meat so smooth. We concluded the dinner with exquisite dessert with beautiful palette cleansing sorbet. Absolutely recommend!!

we went again Saturday really lovely meal for 4 of us,great to meet up with friends or celebrate a special occasion.Lovely food fully recommend the beef stroganoff best Ive had .

So glad we chose this restaurant out of the huge choice in Windsor. Lovely staff , amazing food and a great atmosphere. An overall wonderful evening but the highlight was the Baked Alaska 😋👌😋 Thank-you

Went with friends absolutely fantastic food and service

A little gem tucked away on the High Street. Great service and the food was excellent. The best French onion soup I have ever tasted, coupled with the ribeye steak in pepper sauce which was just superb. If I could eat this every day I would. The wine list is excellent as well. This was my first visit but definitely won’t be my last.

The place is beautiful and the food delicious, we thoroughly enjoyed the meal! The wine was just perfect with the swordfish and Scollops. The atmosphere and service was impeccable, friendly staff and lively atmosphere made our meal a fabulous outing. Highly recommend! Thank you, we will definatelly be back.

Fabulous food, excellent service! Thank you

In front of Windsor Castle, this price and this taste can be said to be a great achievement. The staff on the floor are cheerful and friendly, making the meal even more enjoyable.

Amazing Staff and delicious food! Had a wonderful time and can't wait to return!

Fabulous New year's eve..Great food

Great food. Friendly staff. Reasonable wine prices. Finer wines very affordable. Well done guys

Fantastic food, atmosphere and staff. Highly recommend the French onion soup, perfect for this cold cold weather.

Great French food and wine, absolutely delicious

Staff are warm and friendly... The restaurant is quaint and cozy... And the food is exceptional... Every dish is a delight... Would recommend...

Excellent food, excellent service. No more to say except highly recomemd this resteraunt.

Great lunch menu, very authentic and lovely service. Can't fault it!

Food amazing, could have had more staff but perhaps Tuesdays not expected to be busy!

Excellent food. Lovely coffee. I had Scallop St Jacque followed by Moule Mariniere. They were both delicious. I especially liked the Moule liquor which had just the right balance of wine which we mopped up leaving not a drop! The rellies both had the fig and goat starter. They followed up with chicken stuffed with spinach and a pate and tapenade starter. They both loved their meals. If you're wanting a decent French meal at a mid range price this is the place. But I only give A La Russo 4 stars as they may feel insulted for asking for plant milk and the women's toilet is not very accessible.

We were a table of 7 celebrating my grandmother’s 80th and we had the most wonderful evening here. The service could not have been any friendlier. The starters, mains and desserts all received universal rave reviews from around the table. It was a truly superb meal in every respect. Thank you!

We came for a romantic dinner and we were overjoyed with how cozy the restaurant was. The staff were so lovely! And the food was the most delicious meal we've had in a long time! Every single part of our evening was absolutely perfect, will definitely be back again.

Divine food at this French restaurant. They really know what they are doing! We ordered some starters, steak Diane and dessert. All decadent and Cooked to perfection. The steak Diane was prepared and cooked in front of us which was awesome! We had it done medium-rare (you can have it cooked exactly how you like it). The flavour in the meat and the sauce was so juicy and flavoursome. Would definitely return, especially for the steak. I like the ambience too, slightly lowly lit, intimate and romantic. Perfect date night spot.

One of the best meals I have ever had in Windsor. I had lobster & crab croquettes for starter which were light & tasty. The main course of fillet of steak in pepper sauce (cooked rare) with a combi of garlic new potatoes, buttered spinach and dauphinoise potatoes was absolutely divine. Well worth a visit.

A great traditional French restaurant in the heart of Windsor. Excellent good and service, the waiters were good fun too!

Loved it. Food, drinks, service excellent. Alyssia was lovely and very knowledgeable with the wines.

Food is excellent! Super friendly service. We were very happy dinning there.

Excellent service Excellent food absolutely delicious food five stars🌟 Definitely recommend and will go back again next time in Windsor

Wonderful evening dining with my wife for a birthday meal. Leave room for dessert!!

Favourite place in Windsor, excellent quality food and great service always. Very authentic and warm place. Woild recommend making a reservation

nice old school french restaurant with decent food and good service. lunch set menu is good value

Repas très bon dans un décor rustique. Service impeccable

This a proper French restaurant. We booked the table in advance as its always busy. Tables are clean, we had a table for four. Pleasant staff and efficient service. Very enjoyable evening, delicious bread & butter. The rabbit was particularly good. All food served were perfectly cooked and delicious.

Wanted to try this place for a long time, so glad we did. Service, food and drinks are top quality and we will be back.

Reasonable priced, truly affordable dinning experience. Cant complaint with exception of small beers (in small bottles) selection

A fabulous, traditional french restaurant. Steak Diane and Crepe Suzette prepared at the table. The wine selection was excellent and they offer my favourite champagne (J M Gobillard), that you cannot easily get in UK!

Food was great value and delicious. Could do with a bit of a refurb but will definitely come back.

Everything was perfect the food was sublime. I read the reviews and ate what everyone buzzed about and I was not disappointed. I have given four stars for the atmosphere due to being in there with only 2 other people it was a Tuesday night! I think with a lot of people in the restaurant I would increase this as I liked the French decor and French music.

Was very disappointed as we heard good things. We are local and thought we would have a nice lunch here for a change. My first meal of the day as I am an intermittent faster. We both started with the mussels followed by Sword fish and the lamb shank. Service was good. However we both had severely upset tummies within an hour of eating, although my husband’s tummy started before leaving the restaurant! Haven’t had a tummy problem like this in years !! The Mussels must have been off ! Now we are suffering the aftermath. Not a great start to the Easter break.

Food authentic French and 3 course menu excellent value. Loved it!

Great French Restaurant. Food and service just right. Would visit again.

Came here during a busy Saturday lunchtime. Good choice of starters and mains and a decent wine list. Cooked to perfection and beautifully presented, we enjoyed our meals thoroughly. The restaurant itself is quite small and has low lighting but we will definitely return.

Staff brilliant. Food brilliant. Service brilliant.

Food was amazing and great service. Also a fantastic atmosphere, true French bistro ambiance

Amazing dinner with the family, Grazie Pasquale

An absolute MUST if you’re in Windsor… Where to start…. I have been frequenting this place for several years now. It never disappoints. Whether you fancy an excellent set menu lunch with a companion or a simple but exquisite family meal, or perhaps a celebration on a special occasion, A la Russe always delivers. The food is exceptional! The service likewise, Pasquale and his team are always on point. For traditional and quality French cuisine (sometimes with a twist) look no further than A la Russe on your next visit to Windsor. It’s a hidden gem!

Spoke to Andre on booking who was very nice. We were a fairly large family group dining Saturday lunchtime and were looked after very well. The food is of excellent quality and there were lots of tempting options on the Special Menu which was very good value - £16 for two courses. The subtle herbs and flavours made our pork dish a joy and the meat was so tender. The desserts tasted home-made, not cloyingly sweet - good flavours, and the children's' meals were excellent quality and value. Although we are not local, we will definitely return. Thank you for looking after us so well.

A lovely experience. Very good food in pleasant surroundings redolent of a French Cafe. Attentive quality service. Will go again. Nicholas Gale

We had a wonderful lunch here today. The pace was delightfully relaxing. The food was very good. I had the whitebait and sea bream both where perfectly prepared. My only regret is that we don’t live closer!

Great evening with good food and excellent service

Excellent French food, very reasonably priced and good value for money.

Great value for money , you bind to have two courses , but it is absolutely worth it. Delicious soup and steak. Will definitely be back

A super place to eat when we are in Windsor. A great find

First visit and what a gem hence 5 stars in all categories. We will be back!

First time coming. Place is clean and the ambimave is very romantic and chill. Food was amazing! I wanted the steak tartare but they usually only do 2 portions. The servers offered to do 1 portion for myself as the restaurants wasn't as busy. The portions were quite big and food quality amazing. Would recommend to anyone passing by. The service was great and food delicious!

Was my first visit and the food and atmosphere was lovely. Very friendly staff who made the evening fun. Will be going again.

Lovely food and very helpful and friendly waiting staff

Best food I have had in a long, long time. Easily the best restaurant in Windsor. Steak Diane is one of the best I have ever eaten.

Absolutely lovely! The steak I had was amazing! I asked to change the sauce to a garlic dressing instead and it wasn't an issue. Nothing was a problem, very professional and thank you ;)

Not cheap but top class food and friendly service

Pleasant French restaurant near the centre of Windsor. The dishes were all delicious. The service was a touch slow and a little clumsy but definitely friendly at all times. Recommended.

Nothing house made, Frozen fries instead of a potato gratin, industrial dressings and desserts, what's the point of this so called "French" restaurant. Very disappointing 2 stars for the staff.

Excellent food .Staff lovely.Decor very french.really enjoyed

Our first visit here and did not disappoint. Service was brilliant throughout, very friendly and attentive. The food was presented impeccably, went for scallops to start, beef medallions surf & turf for main and creme brulee for dessert. All tasted fantastic. The rest of the menu all sounded equally as tasty. They do a set lunch menu too which was very reasonably priced. Make sure to look down as you go in as you can see into the wine cellar!

Best place in Windsor to have a nice romantic dinner with dimmed lighting gentalmusic good wine a amazing food. Absolutely love this place..... go there NOW

Fantastic independant restaurant in Windsor, fantastic food and great relaxed friendly service, cannot recommend enough

Absolutely stunning dining. Probably wouldn't be appropriate to recommend a particular dish as I suspect they are all a sublime as the ones I ate. We're now mulling over what 'special occasion' excuse we can come up with to hasten our return.

Fantastic meal prepared to perfection! Staff and service were exceptional.

A wonderful restaurant serving beautiful french cuisine The staff were fantastic but the food was out of this world Prices were reasonable for the quality of the food and the restaurant had a great ambiance Would definitely recommend

Lovely food, despite French not being my favourite cuisine. I had smoked salmon for my starter and minute steak for my main. Both dishes were faultless and very enjoyable. I only have one negative that is the portion of potatoes, I had two very small new potatoes cut in half. Not nearly enough for me. The service was very good with the waiting staff extremely attentive and professional. We will visit again when we're next in Windsor.

Great atmosphere, great food at a reasonable price and exceptional service! I absolutely love it and should have discovered it earlier.

Been many times, probably my favourite restaurant in the world. Fab food, great staff, perfect service

Without a doubt my favourite restaurant. Been going for many years,always good.

The food is Always delicious and so well presented. Very friendly service and the set lunch menu is exceptional value.

Lovely set menu, on a par with Côte set menu pricing but far nicer to support a local business. Dinner menu looks amazing - shall be back

Food was absolutely superb! As was the wine and service 👌👌👌

Excellent food with a real French ambiance. Very good value for the quality of the food which is beautifully presented and delicious. The staff are all very friendly competent and remember you if you are a regular visitor . In my view the best restaurant in Windsor