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Seasonality

Berkshire, Maidenhead - Modern European - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Very Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

Seasonality grew out of the resourceful impetus to provide home dining kits during the first pandemic lockdowns. Its metamorphosis into a full-fledged restaurant, with an open kitchen in which Wesley Smalley rules the roost, has been cause for unalloyed celebration among Maidenhead's diners. The reason is not hard to see. Put simply, it offers cooking of demonstrable class that casts its net wide without accidentally gathering any inflated pretension. 'As a neighbourhood restaurant, it gives you a reason to go back time and again,' noted one reader. Regularly changing, innovative seasonal dishes might include a reimagined salt beef Reuben sandwich to start (complete with pickles and pink mayo) or watercress and cider soup with sour cream and Jersey Royals. Mains might look to Spain for black bream in ajo blanco with white asparagus, candied almonds and Muscat grapes, while a serving of Creedy Carver duck with smoked beetroot and celeriac, dressed with a cherry version of hoisin strikes...

Seasonality grew out of the resourceful impetus to provide home dining kits during the first pandemic lockdowns. Its metamorphosis into a full-fledged restaurant, with an open kitchen in which Wesley Smalley rules the roost, has been cause for unalloyed celebration among Maidenhead's diners. The reason is not hard to see. Put simply, it offers cooking of demonstrable class that casts its net wide without accidentally gathering any inflated pretension. 'As a neighbourhood restaurant, it gives you a reason to go back time and again,' noted one reader. Regularly changing, innovative seasonal dishes might include a reimagined salt beef Reuben sandwich to start (complete with pickles and pink mayo) or watercress and cider soup with sour cream and Jersey Royals. Mains might look to Spain for black bream in ajo blanco with white asparagus, candied almonds and Muscat grapes, while a serving of Creedy Carver duck with smoked beetroot and celeriac, dressed with a cherry version of hoisin strikes a more eclectic note. Everyone is united in praising the evident price-quality ratio of the menus, which always end with a flourish – warm chocolate tart with blackcurrant-leaf ice cream, perhaps. Front of house is run with warm professionalism, and the whole offer extends to pre-payable tasting evenings on the last Friday and Saturday of each month. Wines are arranged by style and weight, with an inspired choice by the glass.

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R Ellis

3 February 2025

I have eaten at the restaurant located in an up-and-coming retail area. The menu has only four starters, four main courses, and four desserts. The mushroom starter totally blew me away, it would have been at home in any ...
I have eaten at the restaurant located in an up-and-coming retail area. The menu has only four starters, four main courses, and four desserts. The mushroom starter totally blew me away, it would have been at home in any of the 1 and 2 Michelin-star restaurants I have recently eaten in. The beef short rib was outstanding, and although rustic, it was thoroughly thought through. The fish dish that my partner ordered was also exceptional. The desert again would have graced a menu at any of its peers...
I have eaten at the restaurant located in an up-and-coming retail area. The menu has only four starters, four main courses, and four desserts. The mushroom starter totally blew me away, it would have been at home in any of the 1 and 2 Michelin-star restaurants I have recently eaten in. The beef short rib was outstanding, and although rustic, it was thoroughly thought through. The fish dish that my partner ordered was also exceptional. The desert again would have graced a menu at any of its peers. The ingredients were all locally sourced, the staff were personable and the overall experience was exceptional. Along with the price point of under £75/head including wine and service. Well done, Seasonality, you have my custom and loyalty.
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W Hepworth

27 January 2025

Fantastic dining experience - great ambience, service and food. Exceptional quality and experience for the price and significantly more affordable than some of the Michelin Star options down the road in Bray!

C Weeks

19 January 2025

We were blown away. I had sea trout tartare - the first mouthful had me gasping in pleasure. My wife had smoked haddock kedgeree which she found equally as good.

For a main course, I had pork fillet, wonde...
We were blown away. I had sea trout tartare - the first mouthful had me gasping in pleasure. My wife had smoked haddock kedgeree which she found equally as good.

For a main course, I had pork fillet, wonderfully tender, and the combination of flavours was exquisite. My wife had halibut. Her words to describe it were "beautifully cooked and perfectly complemented by the supporting elements." Our potato and green sides were fresh and perfectly cooked.

For dessert, I h...
We were blown away. I had sea trout tartare - the first mouthful had me gasping in pleasure. My wife had smoked haddock kedgeree which she found equally as good.

For a main course, I had pork fillet, wonderfully tender, and the combination of flavours was exquisite. My wife had halibut. Her words to describe it were "beautifully cooked and perfectly complemented by the supporting elements." Our potato and green sides were fresh and perfectly cooked.

For dessert, I had a deconstructed cherry Bakewell tart, which was divine and accompanied by the best vanilla ice cream I have ever had. It was so good I asked for and received a second Bakewell tart to take home for my son.

The complimentary peanut butter and lemon jelly were breathtakingly good. We knew Seasonality had an excellent reputation. It exceeded our expectations.
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J East

20 October 2024

Where to start? I wanted to try every single starter, they all sounded so amazing. The best of local seasonal food, as the name promised, ranging from partridge and chicken rilletes, which I finally decided upon, (delici...
Where to start? I wanted to try every single starter, they all sounded so amazing. The best of local seasonal food, as the name promised, ranging from partridge and chicken rilletes, which I finally decided upon, (delicious by the way!) to a dish with smoked eel.

The homemade bread was ridiculously good too, mains and desserts equally delicious, and fab wines by the glass to boot. Couldn’t be happier with our meal and the warm welcome from the staff, nothing too much trouble. Pe...
Where to start? I wanted to try every single starter, they all sounded so amazing. The best of local seasonal food, as the name promised, ranging from partridge and chicken rilletes, which I finally decided upon, (delicious by the way!) to a dish with smoked eel.

The homemade bread was ridiculously good too, mains and desserts equally delicious, and fab wines by the glass to boot. Couldn’t be happier with our meal and the warm welcome from the staff, nothing too much trouble. Perfect dining experience. I will be back for sure, often!
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P Saliba

15 September 2024

The food was amazing, and the menu was extremely creative. Kudos to the Chefs at Seasonality for their creativity, innovation and extremely warm and inviting setting.

R butler

1 September 2024

Gorgeous little place with so much to offer with a few plates each meal is curated around the time of year so it always feels fresh and exciting especially in such a boring town like Maidenhead it’s really a gem in the crown.

VENUE DETAILS

26 Queen Street
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 1HZGB

01628 963053

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OTHER INFORMATION

Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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