Cilantro at The Millennium Madejski in Reading

Esta debe haber sido la 4ª visita al Cilentro. Siempre combinamos con una noche en el hotel. La comida siempre es fantástica, el ambiente es muy refinado y nos hace sentir especiales para una noche. El servicio es siempre de servidores muy agradables y educados. No puedo esperar hasta que volvamos de nuevo.

Vinimos aquí a tomar el té de la tarde del Día de las Madres y nos divertimos mucho. El servicio que recibimos fue fantástico y no pudimos criticarlos. Nos ofrecieron más sándwiches y bollos que comimos con deleite ya que eran geniales. La señora que estaba tomando el té de la tarde se aseguró de que todo funcionara sin problemas y todos los invitados estaban bien atendidos. Lo recomiendo altamente!

Mi compañero y yo estábamos alojados en el hotel e incluimos la cena de Cilantro en nuestra estancia, ¡y valió la pena! Tuvimos un tiempo fantástico. El servicio fue excelente y la comida fue más que excepcional! Nos encantó y lo recomendaríamos. Sin duda volveremos en el futuro.

Así que cenamos en cilantro anoche y tuvimos una hermosa comida. . . mesa realmente cómoda, buen servicio y verdadera calidad salió de la cocina a nuestros platos. Leyendo. . . tienes una joya aquí . . úsalo o pierdelo. No había muchos en. . Raspe eso, dada la calidad de la comida. . . no había suficiente gente disfrutando. . . sí, costó algunos bob. . . pero valió la pena todo el camino. . . Bebimos Mo t tenía un souffl, Gravlax. . . John Dory, y todos los pequeños detalles extra de amuse - bouche que se suman a una noche memorable de 180 para 2 en total. ¡Lo recomiendo totalmente! !

Muy bien situado dentro del hotel, aunque está muy cerca del bar principal una vez que ingresas, es muy tranquilo y la decoración es muy elegante con un ambiente muy relajante. Tienes un menú de degustación o menús del menú. Precio fijo para cuántos cursos tienes. Buena elección en el menú y la comida era muy sabrosa y una buena selección de vinos.

Visited yesterday for dinner. Had the tasting menu and was not disappointed. We have eaten at many Michelin Star Restaurants and this is definitely at that standard. Food was amazing including fabulous John Dory course and Fillet of lamb. Catered for my gluten free wife brilliantly. Couldn’t speak highly enough of this venue. A very talented kitchen team.

Excellent meal while staying overnight. We chose the 5 course tasting menu, interesting wine list. They adapted the menu for my vegetarian partner with no fuss. Friendly, expert staff. This was our second visit here, great both times

Really enjoyed the food here it was a pleasant experience, the staff were very helpful, the atmosphere was good.

Stayed here for 1 night with my husband. Our Club room was lovely with a stocked mini bar and very comfy bed. Staff here are very customer focused and alert to all your needs especially Michal from CILANTRO restaurant his level of customer service was excellent. The Food we ate in CILANTRO restaurant was out of this World.Our dinner was cooked to perfection with incredible flavours and immaculate presentation. We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast and pool the next morning with very well equipped gym. I Congratulate the management team for having trained staff to such a good level. Would recommend

We have stayed at the Millenium many times and have dined at Cilantro on each stay. This visit however was a let down over those previous. The hotel side of things was fine, no complaints there but normally the food and service at Cilantro is superb and way above what you expect to find in a stadium hotel. However, each course ( 7 course menu Gourmand ) up until the main was bland and had little to offer . Normally this is quite opposite. The main, would have been really excellent were it not for the steak being over cooked and therefore too well done by far for fillet. A shame as the cut of meat was superb and even overcooked was still better than some restaurant meals I have had. The accompanying dauphinoise potatoe were excellent as were the vegetables and jus. The pre- dessert was delicious and went blinding well with the dessert wine and the final dessert was also very good. But what happened to everything else served before the main course? Service, barr that from the young waiter ( Michael?) was again, no where near as slick and proffessional as previous visits, quite disappointing. Thanks to Michael our evening was rescued as he was chatty and proffessional in his work. We may return to see if things improve but with new Thai owners now owning the hotel I think that Cilantro may be on its last orders.

Staying at the Millennium Madejski I thought I would try the restaurant which wasn't busy, not a good sign, staff stood around chatting, I ordered ribeye steak, medium when it arrived it was warm and not hot and appeared more medium well done the fries were cold and were as though they had been cooked and left standing, a very mediocre course I'm afraid. The desert much better a raspberry tart with cream, fresh and tasty with a nice shortcrust pastry base. The staff were friendly not the most attentive given it was quiet and when the drinks were served (coke) it was spilled on the table with no attempt to clean up. Could certainly do better

E' il ristorante interno dell'hotel. Prezzi molto alti, locale pretenzioso. Molto meglio l'altro ristorante, molto più alla mano e con prezzi ragionevoli. In ogni caso servizio molto lento.

It was a good restourant but it is better go the other Le Cafe restaurant probably dishes are coming from the same kitchen

We have always thoroughly enjoyed our visits here, especially when they have he had the dinner and over night for £100. The food is absolutely fabulous and not overpriced for the quality. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and is warm and welcoming. It can sometimes feel a little empty and lacking atmosphere which is the only thing that lets it down. The Jazz cafe is also worth a visit, however it is often frequented by the more mature clientele.

Having tried to book several other restaurants in Reading (but full due to Christmas bookings) we ended up at The Cilantro at The Millennium Madejski. We had booked a table for 7pm and there was no one else in the restaurant when we arrived.There is a stylish bar area where you can sit and enjoy a pre-dinner drink. On the menu you can either choose the 7 course taster menu at £50 per person or from the A La Carte - 3 courses £49 per person. We chose from the A La Carte. Bread is offered prior to starters and it is warm a delicious. We were also served an amuse bouche of a warm, creamy cauliflower soup with a crunchy walnut. It was utterly delicious and a nice added extra. I ordered the terrine for starters and it was meaty and tasted fabulous - just needed a little fresh cracked pepper to make it perfect.We also had the smoked salmon for starters which was shaped as rose on the plate and looked so inviting when placed on the table. For main we had the sea bass and the fillet of beef (and additional £5 is charged, per person, for the fillet of beef). Both dishes were beautiful and full of flavour. Following the main course we were served a mouthful of delicious mouth cleansing sorbet which was beautifully refreshing. So much so we ordered the chocolate mousse bar for dessert and it was heavenly with crunchy bits of meringue - and looked like a piece of art on the plate. Wines and drinks are reasonably priced and the service is discreet and friendly. Perhaps not an obvious place to go for dinner - as it is away from Reading town center - however, a super good choice!!! Highly recommend. We will return.

We went here for a family meal. It was a seven course meal. Starting with canapes of pheasant pate and artichoke. Two things I hadn't tried before and were delicious. Followed by an amuse bouche which was a cream of celeriac soup and pickled walnut, I wasn't so keen on this and then the fish course of cured salmon with salmon parfait and grapefruit sorbet. The parfait was nice, but again wasn't keen on the this course. (I don't particularly like cured salmon or grapefruit). After that course, the food really picked up for my personal tastes. Another fish course of john dory and scallops was amazing as was the next course of chicken. The dessert was an apple tarte tatin, which again was delicious and then coffee and petit fours. Overall the services was excellent and the food was very good. The girl working at the bar was very helpful and kept our party filled up with drinks and let us know when the bar was closing to see if we wanted anything else. She was really helpful. I would definitely eat here again, although I would try and not have the set menu incase there were items that weren't to my taste.

This dining experience was a gift from my boss a 7 course gormand meal, we have eaten here before and it was every bit as nice as before lots of different courses all presented very well, very tasty very filling over the seven courses, service was excellent from start to finish 100 percent no fault wonderful evening !

Best Restaurant for Romance food wines service also fantastic staff outstanding they are very friendly at all times and most of all not too expensive

Great restaurant lovely food and very friendly will definitely be going again! We went for my daughters Birthday and they looked after her with a Happy Birthday desert. Everyone all enjoyed the food. The only thing I would say is there is no children's menu so I wouldn't take a young child!

This is mine and my husbands second visit to Cilantro and we are still amazed how affordable it is - £99 + VAT for x2 people for an amazing 7 course menu and an overnight stay. Our waitress Dimitra was absolutely lovely. I would certainly recommend this. This is affordable fine dining and a chance to get away for the night.

Great continental food spread with specific detailing for each food item. The overall quality is fine & apealing

This is a great restaurant hidden within the Millenium Madejski hotel. Try the tasting menu with wine. Really good value for money for an upmarket restaurant. Great service and extensive wine list. Plenty of parking. I have nothing negative to say about this place.

Great food, lovely service clean and well arranged tables.Good wine list.Nice and intimate areas that you can be seated in.Lovely decor too.

Nice bit trendy restaurant that serves the traditional (pub) food one likes. Nothing wrong, nice service as well!

This was a business meeting and was very convenient for all concerned. The food and service was good. We will use this place again.

The service was great, meal paced really nicely, food delicious and good value for money. The tables are well spaced so you feel like it's a private experience, I would definitely come again- for celebrations and special occasions.

Had a wonderful 7 course dinner at Cilantro's last weekend. We choose a package deal that includes an overnight stay and breakfast the next morning which in total has excellent value.Cilantro is only a small restaurant and they usually try to not cater for more than 20-25 guests max so every guest gets the necessary attention and food is timely presented. The 7 course menu was wonderful with an outstanding Kohlrabi risotto. The wine list is excellent and still reasonable priced so the overall evening was nice and relaxing.Staff is really attentive and helpful.

We had a seven course meal at the cilantro, the ambience, waiting staff, food, everything was absolutely wonderful. Cannot say enough for the quality of the food and the service, the very cosy set up in the restaurant just made it perfect

Absolutely great deal.. includes overnight stay. . Friendly staffRooms small but immaculateFood was superb.. They happily changed part of the menu as requested. .. Fab night outAtmosphere was great.. nice and relaxed

Mr Madejski and a companion were occupying a table when three colleagues and I attempted to bag a table just after 8.30pm last Thursday evening. There were no other customers in the restaurant and all the other tables were laid. The Maître D informed us that it we would have to wait at least 15 minutes for a table even though, as already mentioned, the restaurant was utterly devoid of any customers apart from the man who has so generously allowed his name to be associated with the neighbouring football stadium and the hotel complex. From the embarrassed look on the face of the Maître D, my colleagues and I soon realised that we were being asked to wait for Mr Madejski and his companion to finish their meals before we would be allowed to cross the restaurant's threshold. Being hungry, and of course not wanting to spoil Mr Madejski's evening, my party went next door for a meal in the hotel Cafe. That restaurant was not devoid of customers but unfortunately my meal was devoid of any discernible taste. I trust Mr Madejski's meal was worthy of a good review - unfortunately I will never know.

We went for afternoon tea on the thames, the sail lasted about 2 hrs,which was very good value the tea was lovely , the skipper pointed everything out that would be of interest . Sent the Saturday at Hampton Court, would advise anyone visiting ther to take their own lunch as food it a bit pricey . But well worth visiting . Sunday before we headed home we spent a few hours in Windsor, as the Queen was in residence we couldn't visit the castle, and St Georges Chapel is never open on a Sunday, but plenty to do and see,lots of good shops ,also Windsor Great Park and Eton College is very near.

As previous reviewers have stated this is a hidden gem amongst hotel restaurants - fantastic food and unobtrusive service , surely more awards to follow .the cilantro offer has to be one of the best value deals anywhere ,we had such a great time we are returning with 2 other couples next month ....can't wait

we had the 7 course taster menu - it was amazing.. proper palate tingling yumminess..staff were very attentive and knowledable.Atmosphere was great, warm & friendly.totally amazing evening.

I had a business dinner here with a supplier. The staff are well trained and provided excellent unobtrusive service with a smile. The food was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious, there are a few gems on the wine list with a decent choice of wine by the glass. I would recommend this to anyone who is staying in the area.

As some previous reviews have said this is really a hidden gem. Hotel restaurants aren't always great but this is truly an exception. From start to finish the whole experience was superb. We were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary and they made the occasion very special and memorable for us. Food was excellent throughout with some extra surprises including a chefs appetiser, an amuse-bouche and a pre-desert. We felt it was very good value for money, as we have often paid a lot more in the past for food of the same quality at other restaurants. We treated ourselves to the chateaubriand, which did have a £5 per person supplement but was worth every penny, it was delicious. Our waiting staff were attentive, knowledgable and friendly. In fact one waitress was clearly new but she was professional and being well trained by the other staff, which you would expect from a restaurant of this quality. She was completely in control of what she was doing which was nice to see.I see others have commented that the restaurant lacks atmosphere if there's not many people using it. There was another table of 2 and a table of 6 which was more than enough to create an atmosphere in what's a relatively small restaurant. I like to judge a meal out on the whole experience which includes decor/atmosphere in restaurant, service and quality of food and drink. I can honestly say it was all faultless and would urge others to try it to keep it going.Finally, thank you very much to all staff and chefs for making our celebration very special.

Cilantro is a classy place. Nice space between tables and good lighting.We were lucky enough to go into a completely empty restaurant which is not always a good sign. We were greeted by a lovely lady who was front of house for the evening and she also introduced us to Leah who was training that evening. There was lots of interaction about the venue and the food and the amuse bouche were wonderful. We both had the Lamb which was divine, if a little bit small. I have never seen a loin only three 1 inch pieces but it was melt in the mouth delicious.The cheese board to finish was nicely thought out with a range of flavours and plenty of biscuits.The two let downs were the cost of the wine, way over the top. Obviously Reading now being a suburb of London it attracts the prices. Secondly the Port. No crusted, just LVB. And it was the only time that the front of house perhaps let herself down a little because she did not know the difference.Overall if I am back in the area I would go to the restaurant again, just the cost of wine that stopped this venue being excellent.

Its not the cheapest food so for a special occasion. That said the food was wonderful and the wines of high quality. Great for a romantic meal with the wife.

Cilantro is one of Reading's secrets and it shouldn't be! This restaurant needs to be used more as the standard is high both with food and service. I cannot recommend it highly enough.Our hotel package included a set menu here and often with a set menu my heart sinks but absolutely no reason for that at Cilantro - the food was excellent.The service was attentive but not overpowering and the wine we had was exquisite. We loved the Pre Dessert ice-Crean with cherry and will use that at home.Thank you to all involved - what a fantastic meal

Vorrebbe essere un ristorante elegante per giustificare i prezzi alti. Alla fine si mangia male, il servizio e' lento e si rimane insoddisfatti. Per alleviare l'attesa mi hanno servito un minicappuccino al limone! il filetto doveva essere cotto medium, ma e' stato servito ben cotto e molto difficile da tagliare e masticare. I king prawns erano due, piccoli e fritti.

I booked the Cilantro voucher for my husband's Christmas present and the meal certainly did not disappoint.The taster menu was superb, each course was well thought out and and well cooked, the venison was particularly delicious. We were well looked after all night, the service was impeccable. There is an extensive wine list and the red that the manger recommended was lovely. The restaurant was about half full which was nice as it was a quiet atmosphere but we could have a conversation without feeling awkward. The value you get from the voucher is amazing, I would highly recommend booking it as a special treat. We would love to return and will in future!

Il ristorante è arredato come un bel ristorante d'albergo... Il servizio è molto professionale anche se lento. I piatti proposti non sono un gran cosa e sicuramente a Reading si trova di meglio. Sicuramente comodo per le cene di lavoro o se si è stanchi o disperati.Non ci tornerei a meno che non costretto.

Ate in this Restaurant during our stay in The Madejski Hotel. Have stayed here many times before but this was our first time in Cilantro. The Restaurant was very quiet so not much of an atmosphere but the food and service were excellent. Everything was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. Staff all wonderful. Just a shame it was not a little more busy as it should be! Would certainly go again and recommend to others.

Dined here with my wife a few Saturday's back on the voucher offer which is very good value for money; room & meal for under £100. We actually upgraded (I think it was £30 more) to the club room which includes a free drink in the club lounge plus continental style breakfast. This is self service, & not sure its actually worth the extra. The bedroom was fine, typical business style hotel room, so clean, functional, but not particularly interesting.The restaurant had a party of 13 in who were fairly lively, but we didn't mind that as it added a bit of atmosphere, the only other diners were a few couples.Food was very good & the various courses were interesting, although we also felt the desert was a little disappointing.Definitely would recommend for this price & we will return.

Ate here in October 2012 with friends on a Saturday night. The restaurant was actually pretty full, the service was good and the food was not bad at all. It's certainly at the lower end of the fine dining range but for the price it is very good. You also get Amuse bouches and pre desert (the pre desert was excellent). We all had the Gourmand menu which is well priced. The lamb main was very nice, some unusual dishes with an Indian theme. The actual desert was pretty poor imo although others on the table though it was ok. Recommended if you fancy a reasonably priced Gourmand Menu but don't expect to get Michelin starred food.

Quiet on a Friday night, but that meant excellent service with some of the food being absolutely exquisite. The extras were very much appreciated : a couple of canapes, a truly wonderful amuse bouche of butternut squash with sage foam, palate cleanser of pear sorbet, pre-desert of vanilla ice-cream with cherry sauce and strawberry pieces - none of these are part of the meal!!! Only downside was that the excellent Welsh lamb main was a bit sparse. I mentioned that at the end of the meal and they listened. Was slightly embarrassed as my well sized grouse main was perfection - did not hand over to my Husband!! One thing that sets Cilantro apart from the competition in the area is that not only can you have wine by the glass, but are offered a glass size which included a small 175 ml (tomorrow will happen) glass. Leaving the accompanying wine choices to the waiter worked very well and the price per glass was very reasonable. A very happy 33rd!!! wedding anniversary for us. We will return.

restaurant atmosphere was nice on the evening. Food was very good. Only service was not what you would expect from a fine dining restaurant but didn't bother me much.

I visited here for a romantic meal with my wife and was not disappointed by the previous reviews. The quality of the food is very good overall and the seven course tasting menu was well planned out. The waiter was able to suggest an excellent wine pairing with the meal which is no mean feat given there were fish and meat courses.The value for money is also extremely good with quality food, service and surroundings all coming in at under £90per person. I had taken up the chance to stay overnight in the hotel as part of a package (we upgraded to club level which was well worth it for the free extras) and this added to the relaxed feel of the evening. I would definitely recommend a visit for any couples looking for a special meal.

Cilantro is top notch, much better than one would expect at hotel based restaurants. The ambience is warm and relaxed, the food and service are superb. I recommend it wholeheartedly!

Liked everything, food was lovely and so was the room

Highly recommended - Cilantro brings fine dining to Reading.

The menu was interesting and offered something for everyone. The prelude and mouche bouche courses were amazing and the deserts to die for. The ambience was chic and intimate the service was first class.

We stayed at the The Millenium Madeski Hotel this weekend and had a meal in Cilantro - the food and service were first class. We had the Menu Gourmand and they served a special completely vegetarian menu for me, whilst my husband had the menu including meat and fish. We have never eaten such unusual, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented food. This restaurant is perfect for that special occasion - but would also make any occasion special.

My wife and i have eaten at Cilantro now a couple of times enjoying the weekend offer. What can i say, seven courses of truly sublime food in very relaxed and intimate surroundings served by consummately professional waiters. I can honestly say this is some of the best food i have ever had. This is not a restaurant for those in a hurry. If like us you take your time enjoying each course the dining experience can span 4 hours, so the hotel is well worth the extra £15

Due to a recent house fire my family and i have eaten in a variety of restaurants but this one is one of a couple i rate extremely highly from the moment you walk into the restaurant you know your in a fine dining experience and i wasnt disappointed the service was excellent the food was an equal match and was reasonably prices i for one will be certainly returning to this place and not just for special occasions as i believe you do pay for what you get and i came away fully satisfied. Please try this for yourself you wont be dissapointed

Been here several times for their weekend offer which includes room and 7 course menu at Cilantro. The first few visits the lobster main was incredible but recently it switched to lamb, still very good. Service is amazing and the food true fine dining. Also had their Christmas package during December weekends. Never had a bad experience at restaurant or hotel

I had the vegetarian version of the 7 course "menu gourmand". The presentation was absolutely first class, with each dish beautifully presented and garnished. The service was impeccable, although as we were the only table dining on a mid-week evening, you would expect the staff to be attentive!All the dishes were good, but I especially liked the blue cheese soufflé, which was served with apple sorbet and a salad of tiny herb leaves. The cheese risotto was very rich, but as the portions are extremely small, you don't feel overwhelmed.Most disappointing was the vegetarian main course which was just a collection of very beautifully presented boiled vegetables, which after pumpkin tortellini, and the aforementioned risotto and soufflé, was rather dull.The food here is really very good and quite different to most restaurants that you'll find in Reading.

For a treat, we had the tasting menu - faultless, beautiful food, lovely decor. Very quiet but we expected that since it was a weekday, and at least it meant that we had attentive service.

What a superb meal..... lovely hotel too. The food was equisite and the service exceptional. We will be going again, and again. Highly recommended for a lovely treat of an evening the Gormand menu is superb and they even have a special vegetarian one, I loved it :-)

Hubby & I have stayed at the Madejski hotel on the Cilantro deal at least once a year since we were given it as a Wedding gift 5 yrs ago. The hotel is very chic and the service has always been absolutely 1st class. The 7 course gourmet meal is always soooo tastey. Good wine selection too. Oh, and for after the meal there's a jazz club on site too!Hoped to go for our wedding anniversary this year with friends but the room allocation had been filled on all the dates we could all make. The moral of this story.... book early!

I thought this was a missprint when I saw it advertised on the hotels website (Millennium Madejski Hotel) but it wasn't and it turned out to be the best buy I have made in ages.I started looking for somewhere to go as I wanted to cheer up my girlfriend and a business colleague suggested this hotel as he has stayed here several times through work.Basically, the hotel room was about £75.00 which I thought was a good price for this standard of hotel anyhow but then I looked closer and noticed the "Cilantro Offer"The offer is for a table for 2 people (but you could book for 3 couples and sit together on one of the round booth tables) to have a 7 course set menu which usually sells for £49.50 per person and then to stay in the hotel for the night. We arrived at 11am and as our room wasn't ready we were invited to use the leisure facilities whilst they sorted out the room but we saved the jacuzzi for later in the day as we planned to go shopping and figured we would need the relaxation more at about 6pm - lol.There is a bus service just outside the hotel which goes into the town centre so this saved on trying to find our way around and on parking in the Oracle too :-)Anyhow, back to the dinner in Cilantro, the service was excellent but unobtrusive the food was delicious (my GF loved the Fois Gras and my favourite was the John Dory) and the whole atmosphere was just perfect.We rounded off the evening with a trip to the Jazz Cafe (just a 2 minute walk around the corner) with some complimentary tickets given to us by the manager in Cilantro and finished off the weekend with a leisurely breakfast in the hotels other restaurant the following morning.I can't wait to go back with friends next month :-))On the Cilantro offer it makes it cheaper to stay in a luxury hotel after dinner than it is to get a cab home (even in my home town) so it sure gets my vote.