Bakery House in Reading

Recommend by Edible Reading, who has never let us down, and this was a winner. Incredible food, some of it new to me and all delicious. I wish (for them) it was busier, because it deserves to be.

Great Lebanese restaurant and takeaway with very tasty dishes. Very well made. Chef is great. Unfortunately they are not very helpful if you want to pre-order by phone to collect.

Good cake and coffee, but the store is a bit narrow, so waiting patiently to see the choice of cakes and cookies will be rewarded.

Service was nice and attentive. The dining area was very clean. Food was amazing and freshly homemade - I will definitely be coming here again :)

The best was the minced lamb (لحم بالعجين). Thanks to Mohammed for making them so good. Also I would like to thank Andrea for the great reception and service.

Excellent food with a great ambience. Thanks to Chef Mohammed and Aki

Update: I have been ordering from here regularly and I have to say for the few months I've lived in this town it has been by far my favourite restaurant, the staff are lovely and the food is consistently good! I went in here with my partner as I've walked past this place every day since moving to reading and it makes London street smell incredible, when we went in we were incredibly impressed with the homemade mint lemonade and homemade ayran for our drinks and the lamb kofta shish and arayes for our meals, everything is fresh, good value and really well spiced throughout, this is a place definitely worth a regular visit are there are many options to try!

I've ordered from here a fair few times, but went in to sit down for the first time. The food was so, so good. My company had never been here before but absolutely LOVED the food and they're gonna come back with family. The service was top notch too, friendly and so attentive. I would HIGHLY recommend coming here or ordering online.

Amazing food! Fresh and delicious!

Excelent service nu Abhinav.. Many thanks for the food recomendations and the Mahalabia with a cheery garnish made our experience fantastic…

Freshly baked bread and cooked food. Highly recommended if looking for authentic Lebanese food. So many options for vegan/vegetarians as well.

This is one of the top Lebanese spots in Reading, known for its delicious shawarma and grilled chicken. The service is excellent, and there’s plenty of seating available, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. Parking is convenient, with spaces on both sides of the road right in front of the restaurant. Don’t miss out on the baklava; it’s truly tasty and a great way to end your meal.

Amazing food and friendly service!

Nice halal cafe with Lebanese food Kunafah was not great

Had chicken shawarma platter. It is fulfilling and seems like healthy too. Definitely recommend this place

Lovely food and generous amount, worth a vist. Good atmosphere and staff 10/10

Excellent food, outstanding service. I would recommend all to have platter as a main course.

I ordered 2 chicken shawarma through Uber eats and clearly wrote in the notes no sauce (allergy reasons) and lo behold both shawarma are fully loaded with garlic sauce and the chicken was hard as a rock. Unfortunately Uber eats don’t have the same customer service as Deliveroo so I was unable to get a replacement and absolutely no point contacting the take away so that’s my story. Stay away if you want to preserve your health as some takeaways don’t appreciate allergies

Food is amazing . Falafel is really good . Service is amazing

Super fresh, purely authentic! Loved it.

Amazing! Highly recommended 👌 Had the chicken shawarma wrap and falafel. Zingy, delicious and authentic! Thank you.

Great spot!! Wide variety of starters and meals, we had both main meals and sandwiches and they're both delicious and filling. Don't recommend getting the starter platters unless you like them all otherwise it's better to get individual meals and starters ( for us it still ended up as less than £20 each). The staff is so friendly and would definitely come here again!

Amazing food,, amazing people and place!

I love this place for quick service and healthy food that tastes great

Order Lamb shawarma platter. The lamb was not eatable! Despite leave the full portion untouched I was never offered a refund…Not coming back ever

Absolutely love eating here. It’s been a favourite for a long time. Service is great, place is always clean and the food is sensational. The mixed shawarma plate is my go to however I have tried a few of the other dishes and none of them disappoint. It’s a must visit if you are looking for the best selection of Lebanese and Arabic cuisine. 10/10

Ate in, local to Reading so we come in a lot. Quick and food service, best rice you can get. Shehid was really attentive and sweet

Outstanding food and good service!!

The food is delicious, fresh and high quality, the service was friendly and professional

Very good food quality and quantity, service very good, restaurant feels like home. Definitely recomended

This has been our go to place to Shawarmas. However, we were quite disappointed upon our last visit when we noticed the guy making our shawarmas wasn't wearing any food safe, disposable gloves. He was using his hands mostly, and also rubbing his hands from his shirt. With the same hand he then wrapped our shawarma and placed it in the grill. This has been such a turn off! They really need to work on hygiene

Very nice place with great staff and delicious food.

Bakery House is an absolute gem for anyone who loves authentic Lebanese and Arabic cuisine! We tried the grilled chicken, falafel, hummus, and chicken shawarma, and every dish was bursting with flavor. The grilled chicken was the standout—perfectly seasoned, tender, and incredibly flavorful. The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft inside, and the hummus was incredibly smooth and rich. The chicken shawarma was also fantastic, packed with spices and served in warm, fresh pita bread. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for delicious Middle Eastern food!

One of the best restaurants in reading with good food and service. Their sea bass grill and falafel is a must try! Highly recommended dining out there!

Great place, decent price, amazing food

Always friendly staff and wonderful food. Generous portions and a warm welcome.

Lunchtime meal, quiet but great food, friendly service & great value

Food was great. Meals are a bit small. Price is reasonable.

Nice fresh and authentic food, reasonably priced, with perfect customer centric service. A winning combination

Cozi rice was very amazing , the food was great thankxxx

Amazing baby chicken, best I ever had

Delicious hot and cold mezes, really good value, lovely little independent restaurant - highly recommended!

Enjoyed a tasty mix of hot and cold mezes. Plenty of vegetarian options. Nice independent restaurant that deserves to be supported!

Very nice whole baby chicken ,juicy and tender Nice customer service very clean and friendly

It's an amazing place the food was really great I would love to go back to the restaurant again really well done 👏🏼👏🏼.

One of our favourite places to eat. Everything was brilliant as always.

Best food ever and best service from shahid , very calm and polite person. Thanks

I ordered a chicken shawarma platter, I paid £12.99. The chicken was MICROWAVED. It was DRY, BLAND and was most definetly THE WORST CHICKEN DONOR OR SHAWARMA that I've ever tried and tasted. There was also undercooked bits of chicken in there as well. Complete lack of care and passion in the food they are selling. Absolute disappointment and disgrace. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. There a Tescos just 20 seconds up the road from bakery house, if you're hungry just go there and save your money.

This place has changed and not for the better. We’ve had loads of food here but today the food was overcooked, the recipes inconsistent, food spilt all over delivery bag bad bread rock hard. It’s like they don’t care about customers.

Excellent food & service. The food took quite some time but it was worth the wait, the fish was really tender and the dishes were nicely seasoned.

Fantastic .. Bakery house haș got its charm again. A special thanks to Abhinav for this memorable experience. Baby chicken was so tender and soft. Will be back for sure..

After football I had a moussaka it was great as all food from here is. Whole spices in the food. Staff friendly

Simply amazing authentic food Service was amazing , tried the mankesh which fresh as well as the sharwma The place clean and tidy. Highly recommended

The food and service was amazing, had the grilled baby chicken and it was delicious. Highly recommend

Just had a great lunch at the bakery house mezze plate- fresh and tasty, great falafel, the star of the sho was the aubergine stew with tomatoes it was sublime.We also loved the lamb rice with big chunks of tender flavour lamb, and fresh breads ( too many couldn't stop eating them) we were really full, only downside no room left for the baklava, have to do that next time. The food was heavenly, highly recommended for a good lunch.

Loved it. The meats were beautifully marinated. So much flavour and tender. Great service from a polite and tentative team

During my visit to Reading, I had the pleasure of dining at Bakery House - Lebanese Grill, located at 82 London Street. This gem of a restaurant offers an authentic taste of Lebanese cuisine that is both delightful and memorable. We started our meal with the Hummus, which was exceptionally fresh. The chickpeas were perfectly boiled and blended with sesame, lemon juice, and seasonings to create a smooth and flavorful dip. Paired with their fresh home-made bread, it was the perfect way to begin our dining experience. For the main courses, we chose the Grilled Whole Seabass Fish and the Lamb Shawarma Platter. The Grilled Whole Seabass was a standout. The fish was nicely marinated and chargrilled to perfection, maintaining its moistness and flakiness. It was served with a fresh salad and a side of rice, making for a balanced and satisfying meal. The Lamb Shawarma Platter was equally impressive. The lamb was marinated for 24 hours in a special blend of Arabic spices, which resulted in tender, flavorful meat. It was grilled to perfection and served on a platter with salad and rice. The combination of spices and the meticulous preparation made this dish a true highlight. The ambiance of Bakery House is warm and inviting, making it an ideal spot for both casual meals and special occasions. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience from start to finish. If you are in Reading and looking for authentic Lebanese cuisine, Bakery House - Lebanese Grill is a must-visit. Their expertly prepared dishes and welcoming atmosphere will leave you wanting to come back for more.

Amazingly delicious food, lovely service from Andrea. This was my second time and definitely not the last:)

We have eaten in and take away several times over recent years and the quality of the food has always been consistently good. Ordered takeaway this evening and noticed the packaging and portion sizes have changed. I understand prices have gone up and large portions can eat at your profit but over £5 for a tiny pot of fatoush is stingy!

Just ordered from the website. The boneless baby chicken was burned and black. Had a very disappointing experience

Very friendly, polite and respectful staff serving good value, well-executed food. Finally found gluten-free falafel and they were just as I like them; crunchy crispy crust with creamy, savoury interior served with tahini sauce, pickled turnip & chillies to keep things interesting. The grilled boneless baby chicken with salad and chips or rice was huge, moist, citrusy and beautifully charred. Sides of garlic and chilli sauces to dip the wonderful chicken. A true value at £13.99! Place is definitely on the repeat list…

Don’t waste your money. Sainsbury Hummus is better than Bakery house. We ordered Hummus and Mix Shawarma. Hummus was too salty, Lamb shawarma half cooked and Chicken shawarma was ok ok

Great food but their dessert kenafe is a must try.

Food and service was good. But for the price the portion were a bit small.

Not too impressed, have had two dinners here, and a few odd shawarmas for the odd lunch, which have been very nice. Main meals wise, you just don't get your moneys worth. Today I treated my wife to lunch, ordered online, spent around £50. Got two mains, a few hot and cold starters and dessert. All looked good at this point. After it arrived, it was very noticeable on how less food was there, despite spending such a large amount of money. Taste wise, everything was pretty bland except for the chicken shawarma platter, and an aubergine dish. Quite disappointing, wish i had spent the money elsewhere.

Great Falafel and moutabal. Fresh and light flat bread

Great service and great hospitality. No faukts. Unreal food. Wow. Loved every bite

Really good food and staff service as well. I’ve been here 2 times already and have not been disappointed.

Mix shawarma was delicious Thank you

A good Lebanese restaurant very close to where I live. Food is delicious as always 😊

Good quality good, nice workers, good prices definitely going again

Popped in for a spot of lunch today - had not been for a while, and I think it has got better!!! New owners but still same excellent food. Lovely atmosphere and not too busy… amazing more people have not discovered this hidden gem!

Great value and service. Delicious food.

The food here is amazing & am always shocked to not see more people here enjoying lunch. The whole baby chicken is amazing but too many great dishes to recommend all here. If you haven't tried it, do.

Yummy food, large portion sizes, great value, fully satisfied. YUM YUM!

Lovely Chicken done on Charcoal Grill, strongly suggest to go in or take away (loved the new packaging) keep going guys 👌

lovely food nice service friendly

Best kebabs and home made pitta breads.. love the Hummus here

My work regularly has me hungry, in a town centre, late at night. This place was a real revelation, better than anything else like it in Reading or any other town. I've since introduced family members who love it too, and just had another delicious lunch. Thank you!

We had a really nice dinner and the waitress Andreea was really welcoming,helpful and nice! Highly recommend this place!

Plenty of amazing hot and cold starters, so I had a selection and loved them all! My mum got a main meal and said it was delicious

Really lovely place in every single detail...recommended for everyone 😊

Delicious food and warm service ☺️

The food there was amazing customer service was amazing too highly recommended

Great food, will be back. Served by Mohammad

Amazing experience when having to break my fast Andrea provided amazing customer service would come here again.

Andreea was great help and very nice. We were a big group with a lot of requests and she was more than happy to help.

Andrea and Mohamad are the best

A friend recommended this place, the food and service were really good. Thank you Mohammed and Andrea for it, we enjoyed it!

Andrea is great. The food is super tasty

Great food! Loads of vegetarian starters. Mohamed (the chef) does an amazing job

Amazing food service is unbelievable and good sitting area as well

The foods fantastic and the service is phenomenal. Mr Shahid and Andhera are best for your service!!!

Good service by Shahid and Andria.

Fantastic food ,tasty and consistent. been coming here for 5+ years and food is consistently great every time 👌 best dishes: shawarma, shish taok with rice, Fatoush salad

I will be ordering AGAIN and AGAIN lol, this place restored my faith in food deliveries. The meat was seasoned and soft, the rice and salad (with a great dressing) were light and tasty. I ordered the tzatziki and mixed grill and received an extra 2 dips and bread for free - im not sure if that’s standard but i’ve ordered from many places in reading and so far this is the only place to give me extra sauce. One of the sauces i got given was an orange garlic and chilli one (not sure of the name) which was absolutely divine. Couldn’t recommend enough if you want a cheeky takeaway that won’t leave you feeling greasy and gross.

The food was ok. Had Shawarma, which was good. Had Fatoush was not good at all. Less salad more sauce. The bread served was very hard.

The place cozy and the food absolutely amazing, nice experience I recommend to come and enjoy the food

I can cook much better. I'm not a professional.

Wow great lunch! We had the chicken wraps which were delicious, the sweet pastry Baklawa finished off with the delicious coffee. The service was welcoming and first class. was not expensive. Will definitely be back.