Cilantro At The Millennium Madejski

We came here for Mother’s Day afternoon tea and we really enjoyed ourselves. The service we received was fantastic and we could not fault them. We were offered more sandwiches and scones which we ate with delight as they were so great. The lady running the afternoon tea ensured everything ran smoothly and all guests were well looked after. I would highly recommend!

During our stay at the hotel, my partner and I decided to dine at Cilantro restaurant, and it was definitely worth it! We had an amazing experience with great service and exceptional food. We absolutely loved it and highly recommend it. We will definitely be returning in the future.

We have stayed at the Millenium many times and have dined at Cilantro on each stay. This visit however was a let down over those previous. The hotel side of things was fine, no complaints there but normally the food and service at Cilantro is superb and way above what you expect to find in a stadium hotel. However, each course 7 course menu Gourmand up until the main was bland and had little to offer . Normally this is quite opposite. The main, would have been really excellent were it not for the steak being over cooked and therefore too well done by far for fillet. A shame as the cut of meat was superb and even overcooked was still better than some restaurant meals I have had. The accompanying dauphinoise potatoe were excellent as were the vegetables and jus. The pre- dessert was delicious and went blinding well with the dessert wine and the final dessert was also very good. But what happened to everything else served before the main course? Service, barr that from the young waiter Michael? was again, no where near as slick and proffessional as previous visits, quite disappointing. Thanks to Michael our evening was rescued as he was chatty and proffessional in his work. We may return to see if things improve but with new Thai owners now owning the hotel I think that Cilantro may be on its last orders.

Staying at the Millennium Madejski I thought I would try the restaurant which wasn't busy, not a good sign, staff stood around chatting, I ordered ribeye steak, medium when it arrived it was warm and not hot and appeared more medium well done the fries were cold and were as though they had been cooked and left standing, a very mediocre course I'm afraid. The desert much better a raspberry tart with cream, fresh and tasty with a nice shortcrust pastry base. The staff were friendly not the most attentive given it was quiet and when the drinks were served (coke) it was spilled on the table with no attempt to clean up. Could certainly do better

This was our 4th visit to Cilentro and we always pair it with an overnight stay at the hotel. The food is consistently amazing, the ambiance is elegant, and it always makes us feel pampered for the evening. The service is top-notch with friendly and courteous servers. We can't wait to return again.