Harden's survey result
Summary
“A brilliant location” – on a picture-perfect stretch of lush Thames riverbank – is the justification for maintaining the listing of this Thames Valley veteran, on the fringe of Goring. On a sunny day, there are few nicer places to be. Its “classic Italian menu”? Not much commented on (nor, to be fair, criticised) and not the main point.
Summary
“On a summer's day, there’s nowhere better in Britain than this place for lunch by the Thames. Sublime!” – a gorgeous riverside location on the fringe of Goring is the USP of this Thames Valley veteran. Its cooking has turned Italian in recent years, and it’s no longer as ‘foodie’ as once it was. As of November 2021, its website reports it’s ‘closed for maintenance until March 2022’ but still taking bookings for events.
Summary
A serene and gorgeous Thames Valley location is the main reason to continue to include this riverside stalwart, which has been through numerous owners in recent times (and which, at the time of writing, is marked as closed on TripAdvisor even though it appears to be open). Previously run as ‘Rossini at the Leatherne Bottel’, it was relaunched in April 2019 under new owners, but still serving Italian cuisine.
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Have you eaten at Don Giovanni at The Leatherne Bottel?
Bridle Way, Goring-on-Thames, RG8 0HS
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £33.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Bridle Way, Goring-on-Thames, RG8 0HS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
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