Windsor Inn At Shillington - Reading

My husband and I enjoyed our Valentine's Day dinner at this restaurant. The server was extremely pleasant, and the food was fresh and delicious. The cook, who m... read more My husband and I enjoyed our Valentine's Day dinner at this restaurant. The server was extremely pleasant, and the food was fresh and delicious. The cook, who may also be the owner, came out to check on our meal and was equally friendly. The atmosphere is small and cozy, which we really appreciated. My only suggestion would be to hire a more experienced bartender, as I wasn't impressed with the drink options. Overall, we had a fantastic dinner and will definitely return for both the food and the ambiance.

During our visit, we tried a selection of dishes, including crab-stuffed mushrooms, crab cakes, goat cheese bruschetta, lemon calf-sal, pesto pasta, prosciutto-... read more During our visit, we tried a selection of dishes, including crab-stuffed mushrooms, crab cakes, goat cheese bruschetta, lemon calf-sal, pesto pasta, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, and white pizza. The crab dishes were particularly impressive. The restaurant uses a generous amount of olive oil, which adds a nice flavor to the dishes. If you plan to share small plates, it’s a good idea to check with your server to see if the dish is suitable for sharing, as some may not be ideal for more than one person. Overall, we found the dining experience to be excellent in terms of value, and we truly enjoyed our meal.

The first thing you notice about the Windsor Inn is its parking lot, which can get quite crowded during events at Karate Square. Thankfully, this isn't too much... read more The first thing you notice about the Windsor Inn is its parking lot, which can get quite crowded during events at Karate Square. Thankfully, this isn't too much of a hassle. The entrance is located on the side and takes you straight into the bar area. The overall decor could use some updates. We chose to sit in the front area, opposite the terrace. The menu features a variety of intriguing dishes and creative twists on classic favorites. They claim to use fresh ingredients, and judging by the extra waiting time for our meals, this seems to be true. Waiting for high-quality, fresh food is definitely worth it. The food itself was absolutely fantastic, with our two entrees either meeting or surpassing our expectations.

We celebrated a 40th birthday last night with a group of eight, and we had an amazing time. We ordered seven different appetizers, and each one was fantastic. T... read more We celebrated a 40th birthday last night with a group of eight, and we had an amazing time. We ordered seven different appetizers, and each one was fantastic. The entrees were just as delicious. We couldn't have been happier with our experience. Thank you so much!

The cook on the protein was exceptional! The breads were tasty, however the hamburger bun would be a 3/5 compared to the vinegar/oil/spice dip bread provided wh... read more The cook on the protein was exceptional! The breads were tasty, however the hamburger bun would be a 3/5 compared to the vinegar/oil/spice dip bread provided which was a 5/5 easily. The bun was just generic and, in my opinion, store bought off of a shelf, in a bag. Veg was overall undercooked, but not inedible. She ordered a special clam/mussel app: 5/5 cooked perfectly, tasty broth, cleaned well. I ordered a half size order of wings, Hot: 4.5/5 I expected a buffalo style sauce, received a luscious buffalo/barbecue sauce that was perfectly balanced and did have a decent amount of heat (I have a high spice tolerance) and subtle sweetness. The cook on the wings was great: juicy and crispy without a terribly unhealthy coating. No ranch or B.C. though. Literally wings and sauce, but a lot of sauce. The half serving was perfect at two flats and two meaty drums. Little salads were fresh and simple. Ranch was bomb! Filet w/ mashed potatoes, mushrooms, sautéed greens (beans, asparagus, and fiddleheads), and sweet peas (not in a pod): Steak was a perfect medium-rare. Mushrooms are tender and lovely. Potatoes were delicious and slightly textured. The greens dish was a little undercooked/crunchier than it should have been for our taste. Flavor was good. First time having fiddleheads... like asparagus without the funkiness... IYKYK Burger with garlic mustard, sautéed onions, and charred green onion with fries: LITERALLY THE BEST BURGER I HAVE EVER TASTED IN MY LIFE! Outside was charred and looking possibly overcooked... Cut into it and I was just so wrong. Crusty on the outer layer, juicy and tender inside. Evenly cooked. Possibly sous vide? French fries are a let down. Half were fried crispy on the outside edges but raw inside, half were not crispy at all and were greasy. Sounds like issues with oil temp and cook time. I prefer thicker cut fries in general but there were technical errors overall with the veg tonight