Chalk Restaurant in Wokingham

Been here before and has always been good. But sadly mothers Day brunch was pretty poor. Waiting times were long (we had 2 tables who arrived after us; one which had finished and one which had left) before we even got our meals. When food turned up, my wife's eggs benedict was warm at best and we had to send it back. We had asked for bacon to be crispy so that all got sent back as well. Daughters full English was sent back due to the bacon and they obviously stuck the plate under warmer / heater meaning when it came back the 2 fried eggs were overcooked and dry. My pancakes with bacon and maple syrup . bourbon butter was ok but a little dry and looked like to had been sitting there for a while. All in all, really disappointing given how good it has been in the past. If it hadn't been Mothers Day, I would would have made more of an issue but decided against it. Hoping it was just a bad day ands they were overstretched.

Just not very good at all. The staff were surly and uncooperative. I know that this was on Mothering Sunday, early evening and they had probably had a long day - and it showed. Food poor to average, and the noise - staff throwing bottles into skips etc, just a poor experience overall. If you want a Sunday lunch, probably best to go early - because as the day goes on, food is well past it’s prime- warmed up potatoes etc.

Such a lovely restaurant in terms of ambience and such a nice venue; the staff are lovely too. However, yesterday three of us had a Sunday Roast - 2 pork and 1 Beef. It was so disappointing: the roast potatoes were good but the rest wasn’t very flavoursome; French beans were stringy and I’d swear the peas came from a tin. The meat looked as if it had been frozen in slices and the gravy didn’t complement the pork either. If you need to know how to do a roast - go to the Bull in Wargrave - as their roasts are faultless.

Living locally we have been meaning to try chalk for some time. Very disappointing and underwhelming experience. Limited menu. Tried the vegetarian option. The gnocchi looked unappealing, was stodgy and inedible. My husband went for lamb shank which was ok but not great. After our mains we left. None of the deserts appealed and we had lost our appetite for more. We won’t be back.

We’ve visited this restaurant several times since it opened and have never been disappointed! The service always on point from start to finish. We had 3 babies with us and were made to feel very welcome (even though we hadn’t booked) and even when they made noise (which wasn’t often..) we didn’t feel uncomfortable. The food was lovely again and our dietary requirements taken into consideration. Will definitely return soon! Thank you for a lovely afternoon!

Absolutely loved our lunch at chalk its always such a treat. Its now my third time visiting and it never fails to impress. Had the vegan burger and it was delicious as was my dessert apple & blueberry crumble. We will definitely be back again! big thank you to all the freindly staff. See you next time.

We came for afternoon tea, the sandwiches were made fresh and were really good, the scones were delicious and the cakes to a high standard. The service was excellent and the waiter very knowledgable about the teas served. We felt very welcome. The atmosphere is great and the music just right. Well worth a visit.

Good food, but why do they put 20% gratuity on top of alcohol, says only 12.5% on web site menu, mentioned nothing about alcohol gratuity, won't ever be going back, back door tactics.

Unfortunately this place is really poor now. We struggled to get drinks the entire time we were there. My salad arrived and was missing most ingredients. It was essentially a bowl of ageing leaves with 5 little falafels. No coriander or sumac onions as on the menu and only two slices of tomato, three little pieces of under-ripe avocado and virtually no dressing. It was worse that a packet salad from a chain and at £12.95, really not worth it. It’s a shame as I had the same dish last summer and it was fabulous. Must be cost cutting. I also have to say (for the first time ever), the kitchen staff looked filthy (unwashed kitchen jackets) and I was less than comfortable eating here.

We went to Chalk as a group & had great service from the start. Huge wine menu so I am convinced that there is something for everyone. The food I ordered was yummy (delicious!) and everyone else really enjoyed their choices. In all, definitely recommend.

Had a fabulous afternoon tea with my daughter. Lovely food, friendly staff and I would definitely go back. I was there before Christmas for a work party and the food was great and really good service. Having visited a few years ago and been very disappointed, I am now very impressed and will visit again!

I attended the festive tasting on my own as I enjoy wine tastings. Just inside I bumped into some friends and the waitress asked if we were together and then rearranged the tables so we could all sit at the same one. The guest speaker was highly impressive in giving us a summary of the characteristics of each wine, the producer, the terroir, how it was made, plus food pairings. In addition to the nine wines and a cocktail, we were given a wide variety of delicious cheeses, cold meats and breads, plus a warm mince pie for the dessert wine. The staff could not have been more helpful, happy, friendly or energetic despite it being the end of a very long day for them and it was nice to bump into some of the kitchen staff to be able to thank them too. A lovely event, great fun, good value. The Christmas tree is very impressive and beautifully decorated. Chalk has a lot of style and a lovely team who have a keen eye for detail.

Really enjoyed our starters of scallops and duck parfait. The mains however, from the grill section of Ribeye of Pork and Barnsley Lamb Chop included theOdd “house baste” which turned out to be nothing more than BBQ sauce. Works with pork but a bit odd with lamb. Asked the server who agreed and subsequently asked the chef. The response was that it was the chef’s personal choice. Makes me wonder…if I had gone for a classic steak, and chosen either peppercorn or blue cheese sauce as an extra whether these would have been competing with BBQ as well?

Fabulous tea with the best scones I’ve ever tasted. All the other food is wonderful too. Ben and his team go out of their way to assist all their guests One of my favorite places! Bravo 👏 I

I chose the mouth watering Rib Eye Pork. This was cooked to perfection and flavoursome. I also had Blue Cheese sauce. The setting was fabulous and the service was exceptional. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Looked lovely. Was served by “a new server” who took our order. Didn’t put it in. Sat for 45 mins with no food, when asked he said “technical difficulties” someone came back to serve us again. Waiting for ages. No explanation. Just forgot to put...

Understaffed and food below par. Tortelloni starter was pre cooked and microwaved. Gnocchi was stodgy and quite inedible. Some of the fish dishes were ok though which took it from 1 star to 2. Overall I’d not recommend it but maybe it was just a...

The best place we ate whilst in Wokingham. Firstly the welcome was so friendly, it was a busy evening but we still felt they were pleased to see us. The food was good, lamb perfectly cooked and the cheese board we shared was the best...

Afternoon Tea was just perfect when we visited. Lovely service excellent sandwiches and cakes in a very relaxed setting. Came here as a surprise and really enjoyed it and hope to be back soon. The gentleman who served us was very attentive nothing was too...

Beautiful evening at Chalk. Welcoming and friendly service. Great choices on menu. Started with bread and olives …. Huge portions Partner had Pork fillet which he said was delicious, while I had the very scrummy lamb. Everything was fresh and very tasty. No room for...

Tasty food and well presented but service very poor today. Plates not cleared away and had to go to reception area to ask for coffee. We felt very neglected.

We went to Chalk for our first time and had supper there. The outside patio on a warm summers evening was really good. The service was perfectly acceptable and the food, on the whole, was OK but nothing special. The Pasta was served luke-warm and...

We went for afternoon tea at late notice and they very kindly fit us in with an extra, our Grandson. Excellent friendly service from all the staff, especially manager & chef. Scones were freshly baked. Very good value & we all enjoyed ourselves.

Decided to come to Chalk for lunch. Very nice atmosphere and lovely outside garden. I ordered the corn fed chicken. Chicken was succulent and tender… but that’s it. Veggies were ok but hardly any on the plate. Sweet potato mash was cold. The red wine...

First visit. In a great location in Wokingham, in an impressive building . Took advantage of the warm weather to eat outside in the sunshine in a very pleasant plant filled area,plenty of shade available under parasols for anyone not wishing to sit in the...

We were recommended to go to Chalk by friends and really weren’t disappointed. The service from start to finish was excellent - friendly and attentive yet not over the top, and the food (we had seared hake and ribeye of pork) was delicious and beautifully...

Had a fabulous meal here for my birthday last night. The restaurant was packed on a Thursday night, that says it all. Service was excellent, staff very attentive & professional & a lovely ambience. All the food eaten by 4 of us was excellent. Nice...

Had reserved a table for 4 but in the end there were five of us. Host was very helpful and within less than 5 minutes had us seated in a nice corner table big enough for 5. Service was very good and food was delicious,...

After lunch in Barham, my fancied cake and coffee, so I drove up to Wokingham and parked for free in the Denmark Street car park and we walked up to Market Square to Cafe Nero where my friend regularly goes. I remembered what Edible Reading...

Went as a group of seven. Friendly and welcoming service. Large choice of menu options for starters and mains. Quite a few fish options too which was good. Food was nice, steaks cooked as requested, good portion sizes. Service was great throughout the evening. Good...

Went for afternoon tea. Asked for the ham sandwich not to have mustard on, but when the sandwiches came out, the ham had been substituted for cucumber? If the sandwich was not available, surely you should be asked what you would like as a substitute....

We had heard that Chalk was exceptional for Sunday lunch so decided to try it out. I have to say we were a little disappointed. The staff were excellent, nice surroundings wine was good, the vegetables were cooked well, my chicken was good but my...

We came for lunch as a family. Had to wait 15mins until we were able to order drinks. Service was a bit off. Polite staff, but they spoke extremely quietly, and lacked any warmth or personality. Food was good but not exceptional. Priced fairly for...

Food was very good, however the 20% extra charge on top of an expensive drinks menu is not acceptable, so we haven't been since. On menu it says discretionary 12.5%, however the 20% comes with your bill if you read the fine print. We find...

First time visiting for a few years and very impressed! We had scallops and the smoked salmon and haddock roll for starters (salmon and haddock roll not what we expected but wonderful). It was really refreshing to see a pork ribeye on the menu as...

Not impressed. The wine was very good and their list extensive. However the pork fillet was overcooked and the centre too pink for my liking. The dauphinous was not cooked sufficiently again the outside was ok but not the middle. The only good part was...

Very average. After having visited a year ago I left disappointed but wanted to give it another go. Very small food menu, good sized drinks menu. Service was average. I ordered the ribeye medium, it came rare covered in a BBQ sauce not stated on...

I have just had a great afternoon tea at Chalk to celebrate a special birthday. The service was perfect and a very relaxed atmosphere. Nothing was too much trouble. We all enjoyed it and special thanks to the chef who was able to meet some...

Excellent private lunch in the Library yesterday to celebrate an 18th and a 30th birthday. Very well looked after by warm friendly staff. Delicious lunch with excellent service throughout. The private dining room was fantastic - beautifully decorated, with a coat stand, table for birthday...

it's Saturday 11th March 7pm and I'm with a work colleague to celebrate her 50th birthday..we were greeted warmly and shown our table by the window. the restaurant was full with a great atmosphere. after a few minutes browsing the menu our order was taken...

First time we’ve tried one of the special wine tasting dinners but definitely not the last. A lovely fun evening with friendly staff and interesting wines. The menu was absolutely lovely. Every course was delicious and perfectly matched to the wines. Also I was expecting...

After hearing good reviews we were looking forward to our visit. Whilst the atmosphere was good, we left disappointed. Please don’t waste your money. I have had much better food and wine elsewhere in Wokingham.

On the arrival of our food, my first thought was, what have they done to the mackerel pate? It has changed and in my view not as good, no real texture, very runny. The rest of our choices were fine. Soup very pleasant. The chicken...

We arrived 20 mins late for our booking and had lost our table. Even so they fitted us in. Service was exceptional .. attentive and friendly. My partner had the mushroom risotto, I had the sea bass, and we shared the goat cheese starter. All...

In Wokingham today (Friday) and feeling peckish. Tried our luck with a walk-in at Chalk restaurant Our luck held and we had a table in the front dining room by the window. I chose the confit chicken roulade on truffled mash with cow au vin...

Nice environment and service but some table for two were more like drinks perch tables against restaurant tables. Good food and drink selection at reasonable prices. Used the 50% off voucher we purchased in December for use in January but was surprised by the 20%...

We had a table for four as part of a larger group. There was entertainment laid on as well as a reasonable meal. We started with a glass of champagne and had a starter, main, dessert, cheese, a midnight bacon bap and a glass of...

Service that feels personal. Simple food made fabulous. The best cocktails I have ever tasted. A place I shall visit again and again.

I dined here with a friend just before Christmas. We both thoroughly enjoyed everything about the evening. Really good ambience, the place was really busy but you didn't feel like it was packed. The food was really good and perfectly cooked, the service was friendly...

The staff were lovely and it looks nice inside but the food was underwhelming. The portion sizes were really small and there was hardly any gravy with the turkey. Asked for more and only a couple of very small jugs were brought out. The gravy...

Food quite nice but thought it was overpriced. Portions small. Don't look online at the menu as there is less available when you get there. Not many starters and boring. Nice place but wouldn't go again.

Our dinner at Chalk was excellent. They organised the dinner seamlessly, the food was excellent as was the service. They went to a lot of trouble to ensure it all went as smoothly as possible. I highly recommend this restaurant, we will go back there...

Ben & the team were incredible today, absolutely 5*, my sister threw this together last min but you wouldn't have thought so, all clean plates and smiley faces, exceptional service. Thank you!!

We were delighted with the service and food we had at Chalk Wokingham for our family Christmas Lunch on 10th December. From the booking process with Jakub to the food arriving at the table, the service was excellent. There were 13 of us and the...

With a booking of 20+ people you would think that they would want to impress! First impression spilling 3 glassess of champagne over the organiser! The starters were okay. The mains [christmas menu] were smaller than the starter. So much so that we were expecting...

8 of us had the Christmas Festive menu at Chalk on Thursday evening (a glass of champagne and 3 courses for £37.95) The portion sizes were small and we still felt hungry afterwards (in fact we went next door afterwards and had chips and a...

Went to try this place with friends riday evening. Was pleased with the food and staff. I knew it in advance it has 12.5% added but I dont like that, I like to choose so have a reluctance to go places that add it automaticly,...

NIce vibe , dog friendly and plenty of families creating a lovely atmosphere. This, combined with great food at a very fair price made for a wonderful afternoon...well played Chalk!!

We had the warmest of welcomes despite arriving comically early for our table! Every member of staff we encountered was attentive, knowledgeable and great fun. The food was INCREDIBLE! The butternut squash gnocchi was one of the best tasting meals I’ve ever had. We may...

We had a fantastic brunch here; banana & chia seed pancakes with berry compote, eggs Benedict & a loaded croissant - all cooked perfectly, really tasty and quick service. We also had a couple of smoothies which were so delicious. Definitely worth a stop -...

Visited for the second time this past weekend with friends. We visited late morning and enjoyed a fantastic brunch. The menu is well thought through and just a little different to the norm. The quality of the food is excellent and the service is impeccable....

The Sunday roast here was a bit disappointing. Potatoes were more like chips and hardly any veg. No atmosphere and staff not particularly friendly. Such a shame after such positives experiences during the summer sat outside.

I have eaten at Chalk several times recently and am delighted that it has opened in Wokingham. I usually arrive in a mobility scooter and the staff could not be kinder and more helpful, moving tables and chairs to accommodate the scooter. The meals were...

I would really like to express my heartfelt thanks for making my mother's birthday very special. From the time I emailed Chalk to book a table, all the communications I have had with you, to the morning of the event and how attentive and hands-on...

Just make sure you eat before you go. Salmon starter was tiny. Lamb shoulder was deconstructed and could fit in a ramekin. Cheese board would fit onto a normal sized cream cracker. A case of style over substance. Disappointingly won’t be going back. Sorry :-(

I hired Chalk for a private birthday dinner and what an absolutely wonderful evening was had by all. I can’t thank the team at Chalk enough for making the evening so perfect. Everyone who came loved the venue and have all raved about the food....

Visited on a Sunday for the first time, food was actually really nice, unfortunately the service wasn't very personalable at all, clearly a busy independent place, that sells itself on the outside image and attracting the young money of wokingham. Staff didnt check for basics...

We came for dinner for my husband's birthday and absolutely loved the whole evening. Started with some great cocktails in the garden then went inside for dinner. Food was delicious and the service was fantastic. We weren't left waiting for anything but also didn't feel...

We ate here today for our daughter’s birthday with a range of ages and the food and service was excellent. The food isn’t cheap but middle of the road in cost. We will definitely come again.

We visited here for our daughters birthday. The food and service very good. They have a lot of good competition in Wokingham, so they need to keep on their toes. Would I go back, yes I would.

Booked Chalk for our work summer event and I’m so glad to have gone with this choice. The booking process was very easy with Jacob at hand to answer all my email queries, and he kept everything very transparent throughout our correspondence. The day itself...

Beautiful setting, very courteous and accommodating staff, great selection of food choices, amazing and delicious food served. Three courses, beer and wine, Under £100. Worth every penny 10 out of 10

Recommended highly by an associate, my partner and I decided to try it out. Celeriac soup and a mozzarella tomato starter, would rate them at an average, due to portion sizing. The staff were really friendly, and we were fitted in last minute so was...

My wife and I called in on Saturday 30th I ordered a pint of beer shandy got a glass of beer instead at £4.95 My wife a glass of white wine at £6.95 We decided not to lunch and I had a shrimp and crayfish...

We held our wedding lunch at Chalk. From our initial meeting to discuss it, Jacob and his team couldn't have been more helpful. On the day, the private room was beautifully decorated , the food and wine were excellent and the service was first class....

Party of 18 of us, all work colleagues, visited Chalk on Friday 24th June. Perfectly located secluded 'garden room' at the side of the restaurant was our home for the evening & couldn't have been better arranged or set out. Drinks quality & offerings are...

We (my wife and I) had a lovely meal. Crab & lobster tortellini and tomato and mozzarella for starter. For main course I had the shoulder of lamb And it was lovely. The service was excellent with prompt and attentive with a Little humour from...

The portions size was disappointing, food was really 'tough' and the service mediocre at best. It was booked as a surprise Father's Day lunch however I should've saved my self a small fortune.

We (me and partner) were in Wokingham this Saturday and were feeling hungry. Didn't want the usual chain fodder and something a bit different. Found Chalk on the www and the lunch menu looked just the ticket. Loads of food interest for both me and...

We are regulars and we always enjoy the food and wine. Credit to the two managers who are absolutely fantastic.

Got to say a big thank you to the team at Chalk after my first visit last night. First of all, what a great location, plenty of outside seating out front, covered and well heated but also how pleasant it was inside. Booked a table...

Chalk was the perfect place to host all our close friends and family for a 30th birthday dinner! The setting, food and service was outstanding and the team made it so easy for me to arrange the dinner as a surprise and took care of...

I have been to chalk a few times beforehand, the food has been excellent before as well as the service. However, on this occasion I had booked to go and celebrate my 21st with 3 friends, and had an awful experience. The waiter wasn’t welcoming...

A huge thank you to Ben and Jakob for such an amazing wedding celebration yesterday the food was amazing and your attention to detail was outstanding,we cannot thank you enough for making our day so special. Josie and Richard

We were a table of 7 on Saturday night. We had a fantastic evening, the food was excellent. I had the Lobster & Crab tortellini to start, Rib-eye steak for main & creme brûlée for pudding. All the food was super though! Service was spot...

We celebrated our 45th Wedding Anniversary with a lunch for 19 people recently.. All our guests commented how much they enjoyed their food in beautiful surroundings and a relaxed atmosphere. The service was outstanding - nothing was too much trouble. Ben who looked after us...

I recently hosted my 30th birthday at Chalk and it did not disappoint! We were in the Secret Garden space which was set up beautifully and had a lovely atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious and really good value for the quality. The service both...

Have been yo Chalk before and really enjoyed the food - but tonight had skate with 'prawns' the skate was tiny and the prawns were shrimps - which is not good enough for a 17£ meal

Had dinner here tonight - 4 adults and 4 children aged between 6 and 10. It’s rare you find a place that does high end food, a great kids menu and amazing cocktails. We had it all with excellent service on top. My small criticism...

Visited on the off chance we could get a table for brunch on a Saturday. We managed to get a table and the setting is lovely with lots of seating and character. The service was slow but the food was lovely, especially the pancakes my...

Fantastic restaurant. Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food! An independent restaurant bring a touch of class to the local restaurant trade! I will definitely be going back!

Excellent place, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, service was impeccable and quick (too quick, they were more than happy for us to slow down) and food were outstanding. Look forward to going back again soon.

Nice location in a building with history and character. Food is good but not exceptional. Portions pretty small. Good service and wine. Fairly pricey

I came to your restaurant with a friend for lunch today and it was such a treat! The service was excellent, the food came quickly and it was delicious. I ordered the chicken wrap, which was lovely! We also had chips and halloumi bites in...

Amazing food for valentines night. Professional and polite service. Prices are up there with the best but so was the food. Wokingham needed a restaurant like this. Great atmosphere.

Love it here- such friendly management & amazing food. Well done Ben, you have done an amazing job!!

We had booked a Christmas Day lunch for family,13 in total including children. When we arrived we were shown to a waiting area,as our table was not quite ready. All good,with drinks available. After a very short wait,we were shown to our table and a...

Having been impressed by the efforts made by Chalk to engage with customers during lock down we thought an al fresco Brunch would be nice here. From start to finish it was a pleasant experience with friendly staff and good quality food.

Took the family out for a treat last night and we couldn’t have had a better experience! One of my sons (burger connoisseur!) proclaimed his burger to be the best he’d ever had, the other son was very pleased with his chicken burger and my...

Good food but to be completely frank it was the worst service we’ve ever experienced. We were rushed from the minute we sat down. It was such an awful experience, especially as my husband and I were there to celebrate our 14 year anniversary. A...