The Star Inn in Windsor and Maidenhead

Excellent dining and experience. Absolutely loved it. The food was outstanding. Shame I couldn't have all the lovely dishes on the menu. All the little bits made the whole evening complete.

Myself and my daughter had received a voucher from my son in Canada for Le menu Exceptionell to celebrate my 70th birthday and the end of her treatment for breast cancer. We had the most amazing taster lunch of 7 courses. Every course was explained to us and how the chef would recommend it eaten. My daughter was not keen on one of the courses which was pigeon and they replaced it with a rack of lamb . Nothing was too much trouble. The service and the food was excellent. Even a birthday cake for me at the end. A fabulous treat. Thank you Waterside Inn, we will be back.

Had an amazing time here, the service was faultless, a special thanks to Molly who looked after us throughout our stay. Also was lovely to talk to Alain, who kindly gave my budding cake maker daughter @mollysbakes a beautiful signed cooking book, such a lovely gesture , will definitely visit again ***

Like all the best things in life this place does not shout like many of its peers. BUT. Having been to some pretty fancy restaurants this is above and beyond anybody else in the world. It's not cheap especially the tasting menu. But the food service and Ambiance are out of this world. No wonder so many famous and important people visit this place on a regular basis. Absolutely outstanding

IncredibleCame for my birthday, possibly the best meal I have ever had. Staff were helpful, cocktails in the bar were deliciousThe person place for a special occasion

Absolutely stunning! The food was impeccable the service faultless. I would highly recommend it! I would 100% visit here again

After waiting several months, my boyfriend and I had a very disappointing lunch at the Waterside Inn. I had high expectations, due to many memorable experiences at other 3-star Michelin establishments, like NYC's Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, 11 Madison Park, Le Bernardin, Masa, Per Se.We made an effort to depart London early to avoid issues en route and arrived an hour before our reservation. There was no doorman, and nobody greeted us at the hotel (fair enough if the restaurant was closed, but the hotel?). Inside, we eventually found a female receptionist behind the counter. We said we were here for a lunch to which she replied “you're REALLY early,” and then asked us to wait on the couch in the hotel lounge. It is common to arrive early and perhaps, have a drink before the meal, so we were slightly taken aback by her attitude. Instead, there were no offer for drinks or anything, so we were left sitting there with nothing to do for an hour and regretting that we had arrived so early!While waiting, we watched in astonishment as the restaurant employees (not several but at least 20 or so) dashed in and out of the hotel and restaurant carrying bowls and trays of food. There were even several employees putting on their jackets/attire in front of us. We overheard loud conversations of kitchen staff chatting to each other, and 4-5 employees running through the lobby past us. I'm aware that everyone has to prepare for service, but doing that in front of the restaurant and in view of guests did not leave a great first impression.Finally, we were greeted by the restaurant staff. They took us to the table and gave us a fantastic spot in the middle of the room overlooking the Thames.The food was good, but nowhere near 3-star Michelin standards. Of course, there is everything you might expect at any typical 1-2 star Michelin restaurant (foie gras, duck, lobster, fish, some variation of pear/apple dessert in the UK) but it would be a stretch to say the food was "exceptional" or "worth a special visit". My partner, who dined at 2 star Michelin at Le Manoir in Oxford weeks earlier said that the service and food there had exceeded The Waterside Inn.I had difficulty finishing the duck and left half of it uneaten (see photo attached). The lobster was stunningly plated, but the accompanying sauce was bitter and outstripped the taste of the lobster. My partner did not finish his starter (an aubergine dish that had been recommended by the waiter due to dietary restrictions). We did not want to cause a scene because the dining room was so small you could hear everyone's conversations, and the service was very busy. But at any other exceptional establishment, somebody would have noticed that a large amount of food was left on the plate, and to inquire if they could offer you something else. My bf said the staff at Le Manoir noticed he didn't enjoy several dishes, and without any complaint on his part, they replaced the dishes with something else for him. But there was nothing of the sort at the waterside inn.For dessert we ordered the classic apple tarte with cinnamon ice cream (also recommended by the waiter as one of the restaurant's best). It was nice. But anyone who has had apple pie will know it is very common and basic to pair apple with cinnamon. For 66 quid for an apple tart and a 3-star Michelin trademark, was it too much to expect a somewhat creative and imaginative combination of flavors? It was far from a gastronomic masterpiece. We could not eat the entire thing (the tarte was the size of a large dinner plate, which they divided in 4). They gave us the other half in a paper box to take home (without telling us how to prepare it (reheat? eat it cold?) when we got home)The tables were fully booked, and there were certainly many others there that thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It is indeed a very tranquil, idyllic, "unpretentious" spot, well-suited for a memorable occasion. Unfortunately, we left the place extremely dissatisfied and scratching our heads about how this was possibly a 3-star Michelin experience.

Best Culinary experience I have had. Every item was perfectly cooked and complimented with the perfect sides. But beyond the food the experience as a whole was amazing, the staff go above and beyond to ensure you have a memorable experience. While highlighting service may sound trivial it truly uplifted our experience and left us with only happy memories.

Simply doesn't get any better.Beautiful setting on the banks of the Thames, ideal to start the meal with an outside pre-dinner drink.The food is indescribably good, the flavours ooze from every mouthful. The taster menu on the "Signature Experience" gives a vast array of different courses.The service is exceptional.Stayed in the very comfortable rooms as part of the package.Overall, an experience that is second to none.I would highly recommend, unless you're looking for a cheap night out. It's certainly not inexpensive but you won't be disappointed, if you decide to treat yourselves.

Wow a excellent dinning experience from start to finish. Food was amazing and very attentive service. It was my wife's birthday and it will be one she will remember for a long time.