The best restaurants in Berks County
59 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Rio Cafe
RestaurantsRio Cafe is slinging tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas that taste like the midweek reset you forgot you needed, plus the kind of…
Rio Cafe
RestaurantsThe Peanut Bar Restaurant
RestaurantsCelebrating 101 years downtown, The Peanut Bar Restaurant is that rare spot where Annie Kramer's famous fish & chips and slow-roasted short…
The Peanut Bar Restaurant
RestaurantsUncorkd
RestaurantsUncorkd keeps West Reading happily hydrated with creative cocktails, a solid wine and beer lineup, and an ever changing menu of shareable…
Uncorkd
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsGiuliana’s
RestaurantsFrom hand-crafted pizzas and hearty pastas to family-style specialties and fresh salads, Giuliana's nails that cozy, homemade vibe with…
Giuliana’s
RestaurantsCrooked Hen
RestaurantsCrooked Hen keeps brunch cozy and local, with classics like eggs Benedict, waffles, and even short ribs sharing the table with fluffy…
Crooked Hen
RestaurantsThorn Alley Kitchen at GoggleWorks
RestaurantsThorn Alley Kitchen at GoggleWorks turns comfort food into a creative field trip, with Korean Fried Chicken, kimchi arancini, butternut…
Thorn Alley Kitchen at GoggleWorks
RestaurantsLittle Sicily Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLittle Sicily Italian Restaurant is that dependable local spot for legendary pizzas, hearty grills, and classic Italian comfort, crafted…
Little Sicily Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsHaiku Hibachi & Sushi
RestaurantsHaiku Hibachi & Sushi nails that weeknight craving with fresh hibachi plates, legit sushi burritos, and bubble milk tea, all without…
Haiku Hibachi & Sushi
RestaurantsStampede Barbecue
RestaurantsBarbecue joint and brewery featuring a Texas-themed menu of smoked meats and sides, along with a bar.
Stampede Barbecue
RestaurantsNew York Place
RestaurantsWhen you just want straight-up American comfort without the fuss, New York Place keeps it simple, satisfying, and easy to snag with online…
New York Place
RestaurantsAustin's Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsAustin's Restaurant & Bar is your reliable move for hand-cut Black Angus or Prime steaks seasoned with their 5-spice and finished with…
Austin's Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsLos Arrieros Restaurant
RestaurantsLos Arrieros Restaurant brings the good kind of food coma with legit Colombian plates like bandeja paisa, crispy empanadas, chicharrón with…
Los Arrieros Restaurant
RestaurantsHawaii Kitchen
RestaurantsWhen a weeknight needs an easy win, Hawaii Kitchen does the fun stuff like sushi burritos, poke bowls, and icy boba tea, all put together…
Hawaii Kitchen
RestaurantsSalt & Light Cafe
RestaurantsSalt & Light Cafe is that cozy heart-of-Reading spot where sweet or savory crepes meet seriously good cappuccinos and tea, and the…
Salt & Light Cafe
RestaurantsMidtown Sip, Savor, Social
RestaurantsWest Reading’s go-to for elevated nights out, Midtown Sip, Savor, Social pairs inventive, chef-driven plates with precision cocktails in a…
Midtown Sip, Savor, Social
RestaurantsAnthony's Trattoria
RestaurantsGarden-fresh seasonal specials from local farms, house-made desserts, and a thoughtfully curated wine list make Anthony's Trattoria the…
Anthony's Trattoria
RestaurantsSan's Sushi Poke Ramen (No-2)
RestaurantsThis week, when a weeknight needs an easy win, San's Sushi Poke Ramen (No-2) nails the trifecta with artfully crafted rolls, slurpable…
San's Sushi Poke Ramen (No-2)
RestaurantsNino's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 1993, Nino's Pizza & Italian Restaurant keeps Reading happily fed with Neapolitan pies, hearty Italian entrées, and a…
Nino's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsKlingers at the Airport
RestaurantsCraving a low-key spot for steaks, burgers, and a legit kids' menu, Klinger's at the Airport nails the classic pub vibe without the fuss.…
Klingers at the Airport
RestaurantsGiavanna's Pizzería
RestaurantsGiavanna's Pizzería keeps it delicious with classic pies, hefty Sicilian squares, and fun riffs like Cheesesteak, Penne Ala Vodka, and…
Giavanna's Pizzería
RestaurantsKanpai Sushi
RestaurantsKanpai Sushi turns the all‑you‑can‑eat idea into a paced, premium experience, with fresh rolls, classics, and chef creations arriving in…
Kanpai Sushi
RestaurantsCheers Bistro at the DoubleTree
RestaurantsWhen you want chef-driven comfort food without the fuss, Cheers Bistro at the DoubleTree hits the spot with elevated classics, a legit…
Cheers Bistro at the DoubleTree
RestaurantsTokyo Hibachi & Bar
RestaurantsTokyo Hibachi & Bar brings the fun to dinner with hibachi sizzle, a wide lineup of sushi rolls, and those comforting Chinese classics you…
Tokyo Hibachi & Bar
RestaurantsJudy's On Cherry
RestaurantsJudy's On Cherry turns your week into something special with vaulted wooden coziness and a hearth that cranks out fresh focaccia, crispy…
Judy's On Cherry
RestaurantsGourmand Cafe and Catering
RestaurantsGourmand Cafe and Catering is a Reading-area go-to for breakfast, brunch, and lunch that actually tastes like someone cared, from juicy…
Gourmand Cafe and Catering
RestaurantsTaqueria El Carreton
RestaurantsThis week, let Taqueria El Carreton answer that fish taco craving with crisp, flaky beauties, plus gorditas that crunch then melt, hefty…
Taqueria El Carreton
RestaurantsMimmo's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
RestaurantsMimmo's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria has been family owned since 1997, turning out homemade favorites from fresh calamari and eggplant…
Mimmo's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
RestaurantsRusso's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsRusso's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant nails the Reading comfort-food mood with classic pies, saucy Italian staples, and those cozy red…
Russo's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsChef David's Pizza & More
RestaurantsChef David's Pizza & More nails that local comfort-food sweet spot, slinging crisp pies, saucy pastas, hefty cheesesteaks and legit…
Chef David's Pizza & More
RestaurantsSweet Ride Ice Cream
RestaurantsSweet Ride Ice Cream churns handmade flavors and old-school soda fountain treats that make an ordinary Tuesday feel like summer break. Have…
Sweet Ride Ice Cream
RestaurantsRollie's Place
RestaurantsRollie's Place keeps things relaxed and tasty, with espresso drinks, coffees, shakes, refreshers, bakery sweets, and quick bites that make…
Rollie's Place
RestaurantsQuesabirrias La Perla Tapatía
RestaurantsQuesabirrias La Perla Tapatía is that reliable Reading go-to when you want something cheesy, savory, and seriously satisfying. The name…
Quesabirrias La Perla Tapatía
RestaurantsCasa Cortes Mexican Grill
RestaurantsWhen you want no-fuss, flavor-first Mexican in a casual spot, Casa Cortes Mexican Grill hits the cravings with the greatest hits, tacos,…
Casa Cortes Mexican Grill
RestaurantsSebastiano's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria
RestaurantsFamily-owned Sebastiano's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria has been serving classics for over 12 years with specialty pizzas, homemade…
Sebastiano's Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria
RestaurantsSalute Ristorante
RestaurantsSalute Ristorante brings authentic Italian cooking to Berks County, leaning upscale without the fuss. Expect legit pastas, seared steaks,…
Salute Ristorante
RestaurantsFRESH Breakfast | Lunch
RestaurantsFRESH Breakfast | Lunch is the modern twist your routine needed, turning the classics into something you actually want to get out of bed…
FRESH Breakfast | Lunch
RestaurantsState Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen
RestaurantsState Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen keeps things interesting with a quarterly changing menu that mashes up global flavors into bold,…
State Hill Craft Cocktails & Kitchen
RestaurantsWest Brew Izakaya
RestaurantsFor a laid back izakaya vibe right in West Reading and a bowl that actually delivers, West Brew Izakaya pours its energy into Tonkotsu…
West Brew Izakaya
RestaurantsFishers Barbeque
RestaurantsRotisserie chicken, baby back ribs, smoked brisket when available, and jumbo wings meet stick-to-your-ribs sides like mac & cheese and…
Fishers Barbeque
RestaurantsMikura
RestaurantsMikura keeps it cozy while delivering the hits, with classic Chinese and Japanese staples plus Thai and Korean specialties that make group…
Mikura
RestaurantsA Light in the Attic
RestaurantsA Light in the Attic nails elevated cocktails with a real sense of spirit, then backs it up with fusion dishes that lean global without…
A Light in the Attic
RestaurantsSan's Asian Food And Sushi
RestaurantsSan's Asian Food And Sushi at Fairgrounds Farmers Market is a husband-and-wife spot turning out super fresh rolls plus cozy plates like…
San's Asian Food And Sushi
RestaurantsMaria's Lounge & Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Maria's Lounge & Restaurant nails the Reading trifecta with Neapolitan-style cheese pizza, Philly cheesesteaks,…
Maria's Lounge & Restaurant
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsMasa Hibachi Sushi & Bar
RestaurantsMasa Hibachi Sushi & Bar nails the weeknight craving triangle, with customizable sushi loaded with fresh, creative toppings, lively hibachi…
Masa Hibachi Sushi & Bar
RestaurantsPike Cafe
RestaurantsSince 1985, Pike Cafe has been Reading’s go-to for eclectic American plates, a deep bar menu, and game-day energy, with 60 HD screens and…
Pike Cafe
RestaurantsMofongo Restaurant
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving garlicky plantain goodness piled with shrimp, steak, or longaniza, Mofongo Restaurant serves Dominican and Puerto…
Mofongo Restaurant
RestaurantsMom Chaffe's Cellarette
RestaurantsMom Chaffe's Cellarette is that old-world Italian spot locals keep in their back pocket when pasta cravings hit, with traditional plates,…
Mom Chaffe's Cellarette
RestaurantsThe Farmhouse Kitchen
RestaurantsThe Farmhouse Kitchen keeps things scratch-made and seasonal, with non-GMO, consciously sourced ingredients, fresh-pressed juices, and…
The Farmhouse Kitchen
RestaurantsRoute 61 Diner
RestaurantsRoute 61 Diner leans into that friendly 50s vibe and serves Breakfast AnyTime, from specialty omelettes and Belgian waffles to the burger…
Route 61 Diner
RestaurantsLang Restaurant (Hong Thanh)
RestaurantsLang Restaurant (Hong Thanh) does the kind of Vietnamese comfort that hits just right on a Berks County weeknight, from fragrant beef phở…
Lang Restaurant (Hong Thanh)
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsWest Reading Tavern & Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 1978, West Reading Tavern & Restaurant nails that authentic English pub feel with stained glass and a crackling…
West Reading Tavern & Restaurant
RestaurantsSalsa Burrito Downtown Reading
RestaurantsWhen a burrito craving hits, Salsa Burrito Downtown Reading does it right with hand-rolled builds, fresh ingredients, cilantro rice, and…
Salsa Burrito Downtown Reading
RestaurantsFritura Kings
RestaurantsSkip the guesswork this week and let Fritura Kings handle dinner. It’s a Spanish spot locals keep in rotation for craveable, freshly fried…
Fritura Kings
RestaurantsNonno Alby's Brick-oven Pizza
RestaurantsNonno Alby's Brick-oven Pizza turns out hand-crafted, Neapolitan pies from a wood-fired brick oven, with creative combos like Tartufata and…
Nonno Alby's Brick-oven Pizza
RestaurantsVietnamese Delights
RestaurantsVietnamese Delights is the Fairgrounds Farmer's Market stop for steaming pho and banh mi, plus fresh spring rolls and boba. Great for a…
Vietnamese Delights
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