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Reading Foodie—Looking for a Function Room or Catering?

Nine Reading establishments that will host or supply your party.

Looking for a restaurant for your upcoming small function? Or, do you need catering at your business or home? Then look no further. Your local Reading restaurants have you covered.

  •  355 Main Street, offers an extensive catering menu of pizza, calzones, subs and specialty pasta and will deliver to most areas of Reading. Check out the website for a menu and more information or call 781-944-9898. 
  • Fuddruckers, 50 Walkers Brook Drive, is located inside , is a well known hamburger franchise that is a great place for children's birthday parties. The phone number is 781-942-4891.
  • , 42 High Street, is known for healthy and fresh alternative takeout and catering. The phone number is 781-942-0540 or check out the website.
  • , 296 Salem Street, has two separate banquet areas within their dinning room. The website states that their "atmosphere is casual yet elegant." One area can accommodate up to 70 guests. The other area is raised slightly above the main dinning room and can hold up to 40 guests. They accommodate special events from business, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries and confirmations. Mandarin Reading also has a catering menu. The phone number is 781-942-8200. 
  • i, 601 Main Street, The Italian restaurant can accommodate a party up to 50 people. The phone number is 781-670-9050, or check out the website.
  • Sam's Bistro, 107 Main Street. The American cuisine bistro has two function rooms. According to the website, there is a small room which can accommodate approximately 16 people and features a fireplace. Additionally, there is a 42 inch television, which is computer-ready.
    The larger room will accommodate approximately 32 guests, and features two large windows and a fireplace. Also, there is a 50 inch television, that is also computer-ready. The phone number is 781-944-7267 or check out the restaurant's website.
  •  at the Reading Train Depot will cater breakfasts and lunches. They specialize in deli sandwiches on home made bread and rolls. The phone number is 781-354-6989, and you can check out their website.
  • , 680 Main Street, known for their gourmet Italian fare will close for functions for a minimum of 50 people on Saturday early afternoons from September-May. They can also accommodate cocktail parties of 20-30 people Monday-Saturday in the Burano room with a minimum food and beverage requirement. For more information, call 978-944-3633 or check out the website.
  • , 45 Walkers Brook Drive, a chain known for Italian fare is  The restaurant has a banquet menu for functions there or pickup. The phone number is 781-942-2001.
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