The Pot Kiln

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

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   Alison

   Edinburgh7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 8 May 2025

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

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

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   Mia

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 May 2025

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

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

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   Vyv

   Berkshire7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 April 2025

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

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

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   Claire

   Berkshire6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 27 April 2025

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

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

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   Lee

   Oxford3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 April 2025

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

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

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   Stephen

   Berkshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 April 2025

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

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

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   Debbie

   Berkshire4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 April 2025

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

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

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   C

   Surrey2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 April 2025

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

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

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   John

   Berkshire3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 April 2025

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

   Great location, food and service. Our first time here and very impressed
   

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    Stephen

    London5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

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

    Lunchtime dining only review. Stunning location, been coming here for 30 years and it rarely disappoints. Recent incarnation however…. Service: questionable - I asked for a bowl of water for the dog and got told to go and find one outside and that there is a tap outside - zero effort made. Then got told that where we originally sat outside is an area where food isn’t served. Don’t sit on the beautiful grassy tables at the back FYI, no food service available apparently. Seems serving customers isn’t primary concern. Went to the bar to order a few times and still pay a service charge. Food: delicious but portions are tiny so left hungry and crazy expensive for what you get. Part of the problem is that the large dishes come with no sides so everything has to be ordered in addition. The fish stew was the only dish that didn’t really need any accompaniment - comes with focaccia. Overall: massively overpriced, left feeling hungry and ripped off. Won’t be going there again anytime soon. Ironically I’ll be more likely to visit the Royal Oak next time I’m looking for a lunch spot in the area (same owners). Sadly massively disappointing. Such a shame.
    

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