Buon Appetito - Reading

Buon Appetito is a little gem of a place with fantastic pizzas and pastas and great service. You wont be disappointed.

After a day trip from Swansea to Legoland Windsor with my family, we decided to treat ourselves on the way home with a small detour (just 10 minutes off the M4) to try out Buon Appetito. What can I say? It was an absolute treat! We were warmly welcomed by a lovely hostess, who happened to be the chef's sister. She took great care of us, ensuring we were comfortable and even chatting with me, my wife, and our 4-year-old daughter. We ordered 3 pizzas: a Napoli, a classic Margherita, and a Calzone Piccante, along with 2 sides of fries (highly recommend the cajun spiced). When the pizzas arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by their generous size and more than fair prices. After a long day of walking, I devoured my calzone. The perfectly cooked dough with beautiful charred bubbles and flavorful filling reminded us of our time in Italy (thanks to the San Marzano tomatoes in the sauce). The standout was the Napoli pizza, with its crispy capers adding a salty crunch. Paired with a large glass of red wine, it made our 3-hour journey home much more enjoyable for my wife. Among all the Italian pizza places we've tried in the UK, this one ranks among the best. I highly recommend supporting this wonderful, family-run gem of a pizza place - you won't regret it!

Terrific pizzas and pasta in a great individual restaurant. Service excellent and food varied and tasty. Would give it a five but wine a little too expensive. Otherwise great.

Delicious thin crust pizza with generous toppings and quality ingredients. Amazing desserts and a wide range of drinks. The service was also very warm and friendly will definitely go back!

We visited this restaurant a few years ago and recently returned for the first time. We were really pleased with our experience. We went for lunch on a Sunday and sat outside. The staff were extremely helpful, offering blankets and a heater. They were friendly and helped us with the menu, but I ended up ordering the calzone again because I loved it last time. I was not disappointed! It was delicious and a generous size. My girlfriend had the Gorgonzola pasta, which I tried and also found to be delicious and filling. For dessert, we had tiramisu, which I typically don't like, but this one had pistachios and was amazing. We also enjoyed some Income Tax cocktails. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better meal!