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The Fat Duck Maidenhead Reviews
Theatrical, fun lunch with tasty and memorable food.
We had wanted to try this restaurant for years, but had slight reservations due to reviews from Trip Advisor and from friends who had been previously. We therefore went with an open mind and opted for the tasting menu. It was a really fun and memorab
Wonderful experience
My family and I recently celebrated a birthday at the prestigious Fat Duck. For any foodie, this is somewhat of a Mecca hence there was a palpable excitement amongst us. My family had recently dined at Dinner in Dubai and so they were interested to s
Playful and Imaginative Cuisine
Dining at The Fat Duck was like stepping into a world of fun and surprises. Each course was imaginative and playful, yet delicious. The staff made us feel comfortable and excited to try everything. A one-of-a-kind experience.
A journey and experience
Celebrating a 50th birthday with a goody friend what better way to celebrate than an over indulgent experience with education and wine pairing every step of the way . Not the cheapest of experiences but if you are going to do this then you have to go
Experience of a lifetime!
My son and I had an absolutely fantastic evening at the Fat Duck! We had wanted the go for over 10 years and am so glad we made it. Food and staff were all incredible and we were lucky enough to get a tour of the kitchen too before it got too busy.
The food was not tasty , staff was ok , very loud dining
The food was not tasty , staff was ok , very loud dining room, service was on the slow side and their house policy to not to allow the guest to choose an individual type of meal seemed bizarre
Just like a Kid in a Sweet Shop
Before my visit I read the reviews and was a little disheartened to read the more negative ones. However, I am always optimisitic and I had been looking forward to this for a very long time. I understand everyone sees experiences individually and I a
Style over very little substance (eggwhites included)
Certainly a memorable meal, but for all the wrong reasons. Hard to describe quite how awful my wife and I thought the food was. I should first point out that friends were very generously picking up our £450pp charge for 'The Journey'. We a
Incredible experience
We went 11y ago and were not sure if it was worth going back as the experience is linked with the surprise, unusual flavours etc .... However, our son wanted to go and we didnt regret it for one sec. The service is exceptional, professional but perso
Christmas present !
Amazing experience . Theatrical . Wonderful food Have always wanted to go here and was thrilled to have this as a surprise present. From the greeting at the door to the atmosphere and food , perfection. The whole experience lasted three and a half ho
Wow. Been dying to try this place for about 20 years and
Wow. Been dying to try this place for about 20 years and boy it not only meet expectations buy way surpassed them. The Pellegrino list and sometimes Michelin are a joke. This place is as relevant as it has ever been. Every dish was impressive, the se
I can't even describe it.
Just wow. Food was weird, delicious and beautiful. If you go, the full 11 course meal is a journey that is well worth it. The staff are story tellers with food.
Anniversary dinner
My husband and I celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary at the Fat Duck. We arrived a little early and the doorman kept us busy while we waited for our table to become available; he took our photo in front of Heston’s coat of arms and took our be
Outstanding
When a venue such as this has a certain reputation, along with 3 Michelin stars, there is always a nagging fear that you might end up wondering what all the fuss is about. Well I’m delighted to report, that in our unanimous opinion, the reputation
The Fat Duck should concentrate on improving the food and service and hire a real chef to cook.
The Fat Duck is, in my experience, one of the most misleading and overrated restaurants in the world. The high prices only lead to the highest disappointment. Let me elaborate: The ceiling is too low, making the dining room feel like a cellar wi
A sensational Sensorium
No words can describe the experience, the food,service and every thing that accompanied the meal made it extraordinary. Absolutely loved the meal we had at The Fat Duck. The non alcoholic drink pairing were brilliant. Each course was a masterpiece se
Unforgettable
A few of the dishes served as part of The Sensorium, having seen so much of Heston on TV, seemed very familiar. This just added to the experience. The service was quite possibly the best I can remember. One note: if you are not used to paying a servi
Laughable rubbish
What an outdated pile of pretentious rubbish playing on Hestons name. We arrived at 7:30 looking forward to some fantastic food. By 9:30 the only course that was remotely pleasant to eat was the bread! The size of some of the dishes were laughable.
Third visit, first time for Christmas menu. Magnificent.
It was our third visit to The Fat Duck and the experience was, as ever, exceptional. It was the first time we had been there for the Christmas menu. Even by the standards of the Fat Duck, the lunch was magnificent, all the more special as we visited
SENSational dining experience!
SENSational dining experience at Fat Duck! This season's menu is called "Sensorium". How sight, and sound can affect taste! Definitely worth the trip!
It’s about the people.
Wonderful experience. The international team are fantastic. Service first class. Thank you Heston - fabulous job. Well worth the trip from Perth!
Great show - not much magic!
Great show - not much magic! On Thursday 14th March we had lunch at The Fat Duck, We were a group of six. The food was interesting, the service and team were very good. The waiting staff demonstrated how good table service should be, they were ver
Incredible
On many occasions over the years, I have visited the top ten restaurants in the world, sometimes visiting three Michelin starred restaurants in one day (7 stars in one day) I will literally fly anywhere in the world to eat at the very best. I have f
Simply the best culinary experience we've had
My wife and I visited the Fat Duck for my 50th birthday and the experience lived up to everything we expected. From bumping in to one of the staff in Bray for directions, to being welcomed in a relaxing and friendly manner, the food, service and amb
Amazing experience... but there is a but
Going to this restaurant is an event - and it is truly unique. Such a clever culinary experience. If you have the chance then do go. We did have a grumble however - some of the explanations of the culinary creations by the clearly enthusiastic and
Once in a lifetime experience
This was a bucket list essential for me and it did not disappoint. My husband took me for my 50th birthday and the staff were all aware and made me feel like a VIP all evening. The story tellers were passionate and informative. The food was sublime.
Wife's 60th birthday lunch. on another culinary planet
Not three star without a reason . Went here for my Wife's birthday celebration, the whole vibe was very chilled although obviously there were some seriously wealthy people here. I won't go too much into the food as I wish I hadn't researched so much
Simply amazing
Just a wonderful experience and great staff. We had the Xmas Menu, the food was superb, staff chatty, not stuffy as some Michelin starred restaurants are and you smile all the through the experience. Treat yourself, a great box ticked
A unique, one-off experience, but it’s hard to live up to expectations if you already know all the secrets!
In a sentence: A unique, one-off experience that’s worth coming to for a special occasion, but it’s hard to live up to expectations if you already know all the secrets! Restaurant: Staff - 10/10 For somewhere that is famed for its food, the sta
The best restaurant in the UK
Another amazing meal at the UKs best restaurant. We were treated to probably the best meal in the UK to date. Heston pulled it off again. We were truly blessed to be able to go again and sample this incredible restaurant. As always we were looked af
I've always been intrigued by molecular gastronomy and I
I've always been intrigued by molecular gastronomy and I have been wanting to try more fine dining, so I knew when I visited the UK I needed to try The Fat Duck. From the moment you enter the small airlock before going into the restaurant, you feel s
I'm speechless.
I don't possess the gifted genius to even comprehend the level of creativity, artistry, food-chemistry, and skill, let alone the sheer grit and guts to even fantasize what becomes behind the nondescript walls of that remodeled old tavern. All I can
How does one even begin to describe an experience at The
How does one even begin to describe an experience at The Fat Duck? Is it even possible? That sh*t cray. We've been to Alinea, and while we were definitely entertained there (see review), we felt that some of the food quality was sacrificed for spect
I did a lay over in the UK at heathrow so we decided to
I did a lay over in the UK at heathrow so we decided to taxi out to Bray for dinner at the Fat Duck. As on of the bucket lists places, I was excited for this opportunity. We booked well in advance on the day of opening reservations on tock which wer
Birthday Celebration
Dined with husband and daughter for my Birthday. Greeted outside by a member of staff, coats taken and shown to our table. I was presented with a personalised Birthday card signed by all the staff. We had done our research and had decided we’d a
Amazing experience - everyone should try it!
Just Amazing! Yes the food is exceptional and so it should be, but the staff make it. You can tell they work very very hard and do care about their jobs! all the staff were exceptional. Nothing was to much trouble. They all have different characters
Christmas Present
Christmas present and been looking forward to the experience for weeks and weeks. 3 Michelin Star restaurant in Bray. It was an experience that I am glad I have had but probably a once in a lifetime event. Arrived at 6.50pm. It does not open till 7pm
Still very good, but no longer outstanding...
We came March 2023 to the restaurant and was a repeat trip from 4 years earlier, making it our 3rd visit in total. While i wont post pictures to disappoint diners, there restaurant is clearly at a crossroads with its vision. Heston is of course, no l
So much fun!
It's really not about the food as much as the experience. I've certainly had better food than this before. However, the experience makes it the dinner transcend into something more more fantastic. The restaurant is loud from all of the excitement of
Best dining experience ever
This was the best dining experience of my life to the extent that for the rest of the month, no other food held any interest to me. I cannot recommend this highly enough. It is the ultimate dining experience. We went for a birthday, the staff were
If you're on the fence about the cost...
Personally I would never have booked the Fat Duck, quite simply because I couldn't see how I was ever going to feel a meal could justify the cost of £375 per head. In fact if you take the wine pairing (which you really should as it adds so much more
Shellfish mistake
I had pre-notified the restaurant that o didn’t eat shellfish before the meal and re confirmed when I arrived at the restaurant. They served me shellfish anyways as part of their sounds of the sea course. This is the one course they won’t explai
Incredible food, bucket list experience - bit rushed? Staff turnover?
Had an amazing meal at The Fat Duck. I've never experienced flavours so complex. Every dish so intelligently made. The craftsmanship was outstanding. Not to mention fun! I've wanted to go to The Fat Duck since I was 17, so was very excited after a 1
A Christmas treat at The Fat Duck
We were sure to be disappointed when we visited The Fat Duck. The reason why is that The Fat Duck started in 1995 and often the innovation spirit disappears after such a long time. Luckily The Fat Duck proved us wrong. This evening was a top-5 for us
Bucket list experience
This wasn't just a fabulous meal, it was also an incredible culinary experience. The staff explained every course, it's concept and ingredients to make it all the more enjoyable. Put a visit to The Fat Duck on your bucket list!
What an experience!
It's difficult to know what to expect from a restaurant when you don't know what the menu will be but the whole experience went way beyond anything we had even thought of. The food was incredible and the combination of flavours and taste was absolute
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