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Seasonality

Berkshire, Maidenhead - Modern European - Restaurant - £££

Elegant but unfussy seasonal food served with pride

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

‘We knew Seasonality had an excellent reputation... It exceeded our expectations... We were blown away.’ So enthused one visitor to Wesley and Francesca Smalley’s well-run modern restaurant, which can be found in a parade of shops in an ‘up and coming retail area’ just off Maidenhead town centre. The bright interior is dominated by a gleaming central island kitchen that is Wesley Smalley's domain. Here, he conjures up a roster of assured, seasonally inspired dishes, while also finding time to greet customers when they arrive. His smart, high-quality menu is peppered with tasteful, quirky details and delicious enticements – one diner raved about a cheese soufflé that was ‘like eating a soft cloud, full of flavour’. Others have praised the excellent wild mushroom-stuffed pasta, the sea trout tartare, and the smoked haddock kedgeree, while an ‘outstanding’ short rib of beef with sherry, alliums and potato, and ‘wond...

‘We knew Seasonality had an excellent reputation... It exceeded our expectations... We were blown away.’ So enthused one visitor to Wesley and Francesca Smalley’s well-run modern restaurant, which can be found in a parade of shops in an ‘up and coming retail area’ just off Maidenhead town centre. The bright interior is dominated by a gleaming central island kitchen that is Wesley Smalley's domain. Here, he conjures up a roster of assured, seasonally inspired dishes, while also finding time to greet customers when they arrive.

His smart, high-quality menu is peppered with tasteful, quirky details and delicious enticements – one diner raved about a cheese soufflé that was ‘like eating a soft cloud, full of flavour’. Others have praised the excellent wild mushroom-stuffed pasta, the sea trout tartare, and the smoked haddock kedgeree, while an ‘outstanding’ short rib of beef with sherry, alliums and potato, and ‘wonderfully tender’ pork fillet with swede, white soy, sesame and cucumber were outright winners for several reporters.

Deserts such as a blackcurrant and lemon-verbena meringue and a deconstructed cherry Bakewell tart (accompanied by ‘the best vanilla ice cream I have ever had’) maintain Seasonality's enviably high standards to the very end. Just add charming service and a wine list that's arranged by style and weight, with a good choice by the glass.

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D Bean

10 February 2025

Starter of soup served with a modern take on rarebit, sides of fresh bread and olives, and mains of seafood with bisque and a wild mushroom-stuffed pasta, which were all of excellent quality. The chef personally served the mains and was welcoming and the serving staff were excellent. Some bonus petit fours were served, too.

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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