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Clay's Kitchen & Bar, Reading, Berkshire

Clay's Kitchen & Bar

4.7
4.7
884 Reviews
£26 to £40
Indian
22-24 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 8JG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Welcome to Clay's Kitchen & Bar, and we look forward to serving you.
Our food is modern Hyderabadi cuisine ( a southern region of India) and some exciting small plates from different streets and homes of all the regions of India.

Our food has received praise from Jay Rayner, Grace Dent, William Sitwell, and Tom Parker Bowles and excellent reviews in the Guardian, Observer, and Delicious magazine, among others.

We are also a pub so you can come in for drinks.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian, South Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nandana Syamala
  • Delivery & takeout

What 884 people are saying

Clay's Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Berkshire

    Best Overall

  • Berkshire

    Best Food

  • Berkshire

    Innovative

  • Berkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Berkshire

    Good for groups

  • Berkshire

    Healthy

  • Berkshire

    Hot spot

  • Berkshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Berkshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Berkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Berkshire

    Lively

  • Reading

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clay's Kitchen & Bar offers an "amazing dining experience" with "incredible, authentic Indian dishes" and a "friendly, efficient staff." The menu focuses on flavors from Andhra and Hyderabad regions, ensuring an "authentic experience" with unique offerings. While some mention "intrusive music," the "welcoming owners" and "delicious food" make it a "must-visit."

884 Reviews
  1. Jane

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb meal. We aren't usually pudding people but the quality of the main course and sides was so good that we dived in. The Hydrabad apricot pudding was a perfect end to the evening. Staff were lovely. Lots of space between tables, so it was comfortable. Prices excellent for the quality of food. Wonderful experience all round. We will definitely return.

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  2. David

    Berkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We have been many times over the years, including at the previous location. It remains an excellent dining experience, but we find it increasingly spoiled by the intrusive music, which is a generic rock/pop playlist. We have been to many sophisticated, upmarket restaurants and hotels, and where background music is provided, it is either in an ambient, chill out lounge style, or modern jazz, which are more appropriate This would be more in keeping with your brand and clientele I believe. I hope you take this in the spirit of constructive suggestion.

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  3. john

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Top food and exceptional wine list. Interesting selections off the beaten track

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  4. Anne

    Glasgow2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Friendly and efficient staff. Always a pleasure to eat at Clays

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  5. Sarah

    Oxford5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best and most authentic Indian restaurant we have ever been to. Incredible food. We were blown away.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great night , food all great. Service was a bit hit and miss.

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  7. Roger

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was different and delicious, service excellent.....and good beer - what's not to like?!

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  8. Garfield

    Berkshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clay's is a real gem. Excellent food, great choice of drinks and wine. Siren IPA is a winner along with the Malbec. Our group of five enjoyed the whole evening. Service very friendly and helpful. We will definitely go back

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  9. Matt

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seriously excellent food, not the kind of thing you'd buy and enjoy quite happily from a standard Indian takeaway. This felt a bit more like home cooking, with good wines to match. We had a lovely evening and hope to return!

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  10. nicholas

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food with amazing flavours. We will return again and again. Thank you

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Clay's Kitchen & Bar

22-24 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 8JG

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Reading
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Indian, South Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nandana Syamala
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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