# Betty's Bistro, Reading — Reviews & Opening Hours > Betty's Bistro — African Restaurant in Reading with a 1/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 193 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/reading/restaurants/betty-s-bistro (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. African Restaurant # Betty's Bistro 487 Oxford Road, Reading [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6712804169201577497&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Betty's Bistro LP](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100321861166591955562) **In short:** Betty's Bistro is an African restaurant in Reading, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 193 Google reviews, with a 1/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 5 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Betty's Bistro Betty's Bistro serves African cuisine from a site on Oxford Road in Reading. The kitchen produces generous portions at reasonable prices, and staff are noted for attentiveness and occasional complimentary extras. The restaurant accommodates children and groups. Service can be inconsistent. The Food Standards Agency awarded a hygiene rating of 1 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Betty's Bistro's own website](http://www.bettysbistro.biz/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 1:30 – 9:00 PM **Tuesday** 1:30 – 9:00 PM **Wednesday** 1:00 – 9:00 PM **Thursday** 1:30 – 9:00 PM **Friday** 1:30 – 9:00 PM **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** 1:30 – 8:00 PM ## What's nearby - Atif Superstore next door - Battle Library next door - Subway next door - Emmanuel Methodist Church next door - Pizza Hut Reading West 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious and filling food, with generous portions and understandable prices. They also highlight the kind and attentive staff, who sometimes add extra deals. Some reviews mention the service can be inefficient. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (193 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 1 out of 5 – Major improvement necessary **Destination** Reading Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/772171). [More restaurants in Reading](https://staycation.co.uk/reading/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (193 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](http://www.bettysbistro.biz/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07932 610128](tel:07932610128) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Reading **Plus Code** 9C3XF242+X6 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Reading Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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