This is literally a hidden gem! We had to walk away from the town centre and finally down a terraced street and through a car park but it was well worth it. The interior is fab and very on brand, even has a small seated area outside which would be great to enjoy their wide selection of drinks. When ordering there are only two options which is vegan on the menu. I was recommended to go for the mushroom dumplings with sauerkraut, which was absolutely delicious and the portion size was very generous. All the other dishes that we were served went down extremely well and similarly were served in large portions. For non vegans there really is something for everyone. The drink selection was really good, you could easily come here for them alone. Our server was very attentive and helped me effectively when I enquired about vegan options. Overall this is a brilliant restaurant which I would definitely advise anyone to try. 😁

Very good polish food. Fair big portions, prices are a bit higher but it is worth the experience. English speaking and very polite staff. We had potato pancakes with slow cooked beef and coleslaw on side. Dessert was also great, apple crumple, straight from oven with vanilla ice cream and they have very good non alcoholic beer on tap. The overall design is a bit heavy but that’s just my opinion. They have a big parking.

Went here on a recommendation by a friend and so glad to have done so! The venue is tucked away and much larger than anticipated, great decor and very warming feel. Staff very friendly and prompt with service, and the food came out very quickly, too. The food itself was great, and also arrived quickly. The portions are large so make sure you are very hungry if you're getting a starter and main!

Very nice restaurant. Great dumplings and soups. Atmosphere reminds me a mountain part of Poland. It's kind of "Tavern" look like. I just think about little details like amazing cutlery sets! And finally first ever local in UK who serve coke without ice! 😎 Bit shame one on the ceramic horses had broken leg and the toilet wasn't very impressive. About food - egg in the soup was precooked earlier so was cold. But I fully understand as every single Polish home have different preferences and I can accept it with no much fuss. I love the traditional ceramic plates but unfortuanetly they where badly dented probably they are just so old piece of the place or maybe someone. The full experience worth all stars.

was visiting 1st time today with my grown up daughter, food was delicious and portions are huge, highly reccomend!!! will go there again for sure!!

It’s my first time in Piwnica. It’s been a goal of mine to eat here. The place is lovely, decorated with unique ornaments and the interior feels like you’re in a cabin which is really unique. It’s the festive season so there were Christmas decorations. We were seated in an area where it was really dim. I did not like it, because it felt like it was really dark. It was in between the bar area and the “main area” where the Christmas tree was located. We ordered Chicken with cheese and pineapple, BBQ ribs with chips and coleslaw salad and also Pork Hock. The chicken was good, balanced with cheese and pineapple and the serving was massive! The BBQ ribs were soft and tasty! The flavour was rich and succulent. The Pork Hock was also tender, and boy, we were surprised by the size of it! The staff were also okay, the guy asked us how was everything and it was only him who felt really friendly among the staff. 👍🏻

Delicious, home cooked food. Cozy atmosphere. The food arrived hot to the table. The softest, pillowy pierogies. Great service.

Absolutely love this place... Will come back soon xxx

Wow. What a hidden gem in Reading. I went to Krakow at Christmas this year, and I immediately felt like I was transported back there. The wooden interior with authentic polish trinkets, along with the good portion sizes and non pretentious food meant that the atmosphere inside was so fun and warm. Lovely blonde waitress was very friendly and helped us with understanding the menu. Please support this brilliant place. We used the eat out to help out government scheme, so normally it may have been a little on the pricy side but it did not matter in the slightest!

Best restaurant with Polish cuisine in West Berkshire. You might be but nervous about time you must wait for your dish but it’s because it’s been just freshly prepared form best quality ingredients. Always feel there as at grandma’s house - full stomach, friendly people who work there and nice interior. Would reccomend to anyone, not just only Polish citizens!

Excellent food in huge quantities. Unless you're used to eating American portions share the main.

I have been here several times now. This time I got the chicken kiev which was excellent! The portion size was huge, the chicken was very succulent and flavourful. Potatoes were also great. Definitely get it with the mushroom sauce. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food came in a reasonable time.

Tasty food that feels like it's been home cooked. Good intro to Polish food, hope to be back. Interesting history of Polish dumplings influenced by China.

Lovely restaurant in the heart of Reading. Great weekly motorcycle meet spot. Food was great, their steak on the lava stone was amazing however be careful as the stone is very hot and splatters fat everywhere, had my t-shirt covered in oil 😅

So pleased that this place was amazing. Service was great and food gorgeous

Delicious and hearty Polish cuisine. I am a vegetarian and still managed to find some good food with hearty portions. My friends enjoyed the huge meat portions as well.

Loved the decor and set up. Sadly I misread the menu and was disappointed when my chicken Kiev arrived without the usual garlic. My fault. I tied my friend's ribs which were really tender. The cheesecake was also delicious. Next time I will try the potato panckes.

Incredible place. Every item on the menu tastes delicious. Chef is a culinary genius. Ambiance and decor is amazing. Polish music is lovely. Exceptional staff who always make you feel welcome and go out of their way to make sure everybody is looked after. Always attentive, friendly, efficient, helpful, polite, infact can’t say enough good things about the waitresses. Great parking and location. Hope they might open another restaurant as this place is incredible and they would do so well in any town in the U.K. So authentic and just truly wonderful. A must to visit if you’re in Reading.

First experience of Poland restaurant and it was all good. Filling and value for money.

I do have to say that having there a few times now, the quality, taste and flavour of the never so far disappointed. Absolutely the same can be said for the service - the ladies have always been polite, attentive and served a nice smile on their faces. I have a couple of points to raise though, first about the decor -it could with a little revamp and brightening, and more importantly inclusion of other elements of Polish folklore (unfortunately it's another place that focuses solely on Tatra mountains, Zakopane etc.) Secondly, the menu could be updated every now and then, as it seems to be pretty much standard classics. All in all, it's a nice place to eat and spend a few hours.

A very full menu with wonderful homemade traditional recipes. Fair warning, the portions are on the large side. Our waitress was really helpful in suggesting different things to try and the atmosphere was lovely.

Authentic food, large portions and great customer service. Loved the experience!

I would highly recommend Piwnica. The food is of a very high quality and is served in large portions. The restaurant has a lovely cosy vibe and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Incredible tasty food 😋 Strongly recommended! Is worth visiting at least once in life! Well done 👏

A wonderful find! Very hidden away but after being recommended by a friend I knew I had to try it. The waitress was incredibly polite and friendly, and the atmosphere of the place was charming. Our dishes were all delicious, felt home-cooked and authentic, and left me wanting to return to try some of the others on the menu. Portion sizes are significant so make sure to go to this restaurant on an empty stomach; it is not a place to grab a light snack. An excellent selection of bottled Polish beers, and nothing beats a flavoured vodka as an aperitif. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys Polish cuisine, and a brilliant place to introduce someone to Polish food should they not have tried it before.

Friendly staff, delicious food and nicely decorated

Excellent food, nice atmosphere, make sure you have table book, very busy at weekend.

Beware of portion, each dish is more than enough. Great price and taste, sufficient parking space.

Great polish food! Very tasty, decent portions and good price. On the picture potato pancakes with slow cooked beef and side salads. Easy and tasty. Five stars!

Very lovely play, we enjoy all the dishes we ordered! The waiters are very friendly and helpful! She remind us we can have different favors dumplings in one dish, so we can try all the favors we like!

This was my first visit to the restaurant and I have to say I was absolutely delighted. It’s got a great big carpark which is very helpful once you’ve worked out how to find it. Very welcoming staff and an extensive menu of traditional dishes. This is hearty food and I asked for a small portion but we’re still presented with a massive plate, full of beef goulash and wonderful mashed potatoes. Finished off with the apple crumble which was served with a really nice ice cream. I absolutely recommend this it’s a lovely place.