Best Restaurants in Suffolk
Suffolk's Best Restaurants are located throughout the county, in towns and villages as picturesque as the food on offer. There are enough great places to eat out that will warm even the most city-bound foodie. Here's a Guide to a few of the best restaurants in Suffolk.
Fox and Goose Inn
The Fox and Goose Inn in Fressingfield is an impressive Inn, renowned for its restaurant where they use the freshest produce and the menus change frequently. They always have daily specials, offering good food using the best local produce. Come enjoy some fantastic food and soak up the great history that the Fox and Goose has to offer.
Check out The Fox and Goose Inn, Fressingfield for more details.
Montaz, Newmarket
Montaz, Newmarket, offer traditional, Punjabi style cooking including all the favourites such as Vindaloo, Tikka Masala, Jalfrazi and many more besides. What makes them a cut above other Indian restaurants is their specialised dishes. Along with their delicious Montaz Special Dishes (unique to the restaurant), they also offer an unusual list of items not normally found in such an establishment - rabbit, venison, quail and even squid feature on the minimalist menu. With contemporary interior decor, Montaz is a chic and stylish choice for the discerning diner.
Quayside
If you love fresh, modern and - of course - tasty British cuisine, a visit to Quayside, Ipswich, will not disappoint. Located on the Regatta of Ipswich Waterfront, you can enjoy a delicious meal in this bright and spacious casual dining venue with great views across the marina.
Food is served all day with late opening each evening. Choose from the A La Carte, the fish or the light snack cafe menu for a some great food whatever the occasion - be it a business meeting, some refreshment while exploring the area, a romantic meal for two, or a pre-booked group celebration.
The Swan at Lavenham
What better venue in Lavenham than The Swan for a special meal out? With its warm, intimate atmosphere and serving the very best of modern English cuisine, The Swan offers the finest cuisine in a unique restaurant. The elegant AA two rosette Gallery Restaurant has a very large inglenook fireplace, plenty of beams, a high vaulted ceiling and a Minstrels’ Gallery. The Restaurant can seat 100 at most so please book early to avoid disappointment.
For hours and further information, check out The Swan at Lavenham.
The Great House in Lavenham
The Great House has received numerous accolades and awards over the 25 years that it has been owned by Regis and Martine Crepy; the most recent including ‘2009 Best restaurant in East Anglia’ by the Which? Good Food Guide and ‘2009 Britain Best Restaurant with Rooms’ by the Good Hotel Guide. The service is with a smile; knowledgeable and friendly, the all French team effortlessly ensure that customers thoroughly enjoy their meal.
The restaurant is still unpretentious and is extremely popular with locals as well as those staying at the hotel and enjoying a weekend or mid-week break.
For more details and a link to their sample menus, see The Great House, Lavenham
The Bildeston Crown
Bildeston Crown's restaurant, situated amongst the centuries old oak beams of The Bildeston Crown Public House is the pride of our establishment. The restaurant offers seating for up to 120 people over a number of different sized tables, as well as private dining. With people coming from far and wide to sample the Crown's outstanding cuisine, it is recommended you phone to make a reservation first.
Bildeston Crown offers many deals and special events. Check out The Bildeston Crown for more information.
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Lindsay House Restaurant
Lindsay House Restaurant, Eye, is a family-run restaurant providing an eclectic menu in an informal, friendly atmosphere. At Lindsay House, great emphasis is put on using only the best of local, seasonal produce. Why not bring the family for a traditional roast of locally-reared beef on Sunday Lunch? All dishes are prepared in-house - including tempting desserts such as sticky date pudding with toffee sauce, soft centred chocolate pudding or perhaps the lemon tart.
The New Roundhouse
The New Roundhouse is an intimate family run restaurant with a large garden set amongst woodland on the A12 between Yoxford and Blythburgh. Easily accessible from Beccles, Southwold, Aldeburgh, Woodbridge and the surrounding areas.
Their menu is mainly traditional British fare with a modern accent. The New Roundhouse prides itself on using the best quality local ingredients, and all menu items are freshly made on the premises. The decor of the restaurant somewhat belies the traditional thatched exterior. It is light and airy with white linen nappery. Lunch and dinner menus change regularly and there are various special evenings. We offer as standard vegetarian choices on our menu and can accommodate any dietary requirements by prior arrangements.
Lunch and Dinner times, prices, and additional information can be found by clicking on The New Roundhouse Restaurant, Saxmundham.
The Case Restaurant with Rooms
The Case Restaurant with Rooms in Sudbury has recently been completely refurbished. The Case are proud to say that they can ensure that the service you receive will be impeccable, friendly and will support your family, private function and business needs. They have achieved a Silver Award for excellence in the menu and accommodation by the English Tourist Board, and can cater for the most intimate booking, large functions and party bookings. The Case also offers dining for the private business sector also and can arrange a menu and private areas using the observatory or main restaurant too. Party Bookings, Functions, Weddings and Business catering to the standard you will expect from a 4* Restaurant
The menu at the Case Restaurant with Rooms provides the patron with exquisite home cooked food, simple classic dishes and a flair for local produce, fresh fish bought daily, mouth watering desserts and a full vegetarian menu alongside daily specials and a scrumptious meat menu.
See The Case Restaurant with Rooms, Sudbury for opening hours and more information.
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The Crown and Castle
Good food is a core ingredient of the Crown and Castle in Orford. Part of the reason is that co-proprietor, Ruth Watson, is an award-winning food writer and a long-time contributor to Sainsbury’s Magazine and BBC Good Food. She has also written three best-selling books, The Really Helpful Cookbook, Fat Girl Slim and Something for the Weekend.
No wonder, then, that so much time and energy are devoted to sourcing wonderful local produce, and creating menus which offer interesting but not stupidly elaborate food. In the summer, you may find simple dishes such as dressed Cromer crab salad; Orford lobster with garlic butter; Snape asparagus with hollandaise sauce; or locally grown loganberries with Jersey cream, on the menu. In winter, it may be Suffolk pheasant with lentil ragout and wilted greens; slow-roast Gloucester Old Spot pork belly with mussels and shellfish broth; or hot bitter chocolate mousse.
Their restaurant, the Trinity, has a relaxed but lively ambiance. Most importantly, it neither looks nor feels like a typical hotel restaurant. With 2 AA rosettes, a Michelin bib gourmand, and good write-ups in all the major guides, guests often cite the food as a major reason for staying at The Crown and Castle. The wine list has also won many plaudits in the guides, not least for the reasonable pricing structure.
Check out the Ten Good Reasons to stay at The Crown and Castle!
Kesgrave Hall
"Open all day so no need to rush!" - This should be the motto at Kesgrave Hall. What it simply means is that Kesgrave Hall is open throughout the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 100-seat restaurant certainly has plenty of theatre with an open-plan kitchen allowing diners to see exactly what goes on in the kitchen, or 'the engine room', as it's referred to on the sign!
Click here for more on Kesgrave Hall, Ipswich.
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Hintlesham Hall
Hintlesham Hall's Head Chef, Alan Ford, demands the best quality ingredients to build a well-balanced carte which appeals to gourmet and health-conscious alike. Many of the dishes encompass fresh herbs from the Hall's famous garden.
The epitome of grandeur and elegance, the Salon is the largest of our three dining rooms. It also makes the most stunning and memorable setting for a celebration party. The award-winning, 350-bin wine list ranges the world from France to Australia, and includes a marvellous selection of half-bottles. The cosy Parlour is often used for a la Carte dining as well as for wonderful lunch and dinner parties.
Please see Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich for more information.
Milsoms Hotel & Restaurant
The style of cooking at Milsoms is best described as global with Head Chef Stas Anastasiades taking his influences from all around the world. Within three weeks of opening the restaurant was awarded an AA rosette for its cooking. In the main restaurant the seating is arranged on two levels. The terrace is very much an extension of the dining area with a huge sail canopy and heaters with the added dimension of the stunning gardens outside dining is a reality for much of the year.
An a la carte menu is available at lunch and dinner times. There are always daily specials available with the chefs taking full advantage of local and seasonal produce. In the afternoons a special ‘pm’ menu is available comprising of several items from the a la carte menu. The younger members of the family haven’t been left out at Milsoms with a specially designed menu to suit smaller appetites!
For more details, check out Milsoms Hotel & Restaurant, Dedham.
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Suffolk Food Hall
Ipswich's Suffolk Food Hall started to take shape in 2005. As farmers, Oliver and Robert Paul were frustrated that consumers had limited and often inconvenient access to much of the fantastic food produced locally. Hence they set about creating a Food Hall that is a showcase for quality local food with provenance.
They have teamed up with a number of specialists, including Hamish Johnston cheese, Crystal Waters fishmonger, Bread by Helena Doy, Promotion Wine and the Bourne Garden Centre and are looking to provide a great day-out for the whole family with quality, traceable, food alongside other local products.
Come take advantage of fantastic food deals sure to please even the most discerning foodie, at Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich.
Please also see Fine Dining in Suffolk
Don't forget to check out more Things to Do in Suffolk.
Eaten too much? Might want to spend the night in some Accommodation in Suffolk.
If you love food, check out Seasonal Suffolk Food.
Please also see Shoppers' Guide to Suffolk for food shops and more.
What is YOUR best restaurant in Suffolk? We want to know your views! Please send all comments and reviews to suffolkguides.admin@suffolktouristguide.com.
Fox and Goose Inn
The Fox and Goose Inn in Fressingfield is an impressive Inn, renowned for its restaurant where they use the freshest produce and the menus change frequently. They always have daily specials, offering good food using the best local produce. Come enjoy some fantastic food and soak up the great history that the Fox and Goose has to offer.
Check out The Fox and Goose Inn, Fressingfield for more details.
Montaz, Newmarket
Montaz, Newmarket, offer traditional, Punjabi style cooking including all the favourites such as Vindaloo, Tikka Masala, Jalfrazi and many more besides. What makes them a cut above other Indian restaurants is their specialised dishes. Along with their delicious Montaz Special Dishes (unique to the restaurant), they also offer an unusual list of items not normally found in such an establishment - rabbit, venison, quail and even squid feature on the minimalist menu. With contemporary interior decor, Montaz is a chic and stylish choice for the discerning diner.
Family Friendly Restaurants in Suffolk
Eating out with the kids is easy is Suffolk! Find details of restaurants and inns offering children's menus and things to keep your little ones entertained - plus excellent food, of course! - by clicking on the link above.
Eating out with the kids is easy is Suffolk! Find details of restaurants and inns offering children's menus and things to keep your little ones entertained - plus excellent food, of course! - by clicking on the link above.
Quayside
If you love fresh, modern and - of course - tasty British cuisine, a visit to Quayside, Ipswich, will not disappoint. Located on the Regatta of Ipswich Waterfront, you can enjoy a delicious meal in this bright and spacious casual dining venue with great views across the marina.
Food is served all day with late opening each evening. Choose from the A La Carte, the fish or the light snack cafe menu for a some great food whatever the occasion - be it a business meeting, some refreshment while exploring the area, a romantic meal for two, or a pre-booked group celebration.
The Swan at Lavenham
What better venue in Lavenham than The Swan for a special meal out? With its warm, intimate atmosphere and serving the very best of modern English cuisine, The Swan offers the finest cuisine in a unique restaurant. The elegant AA two rosette Gallery Restaurant has a very large inglenook fireplace, plenty of beams, a high vaulted ceiling and a Minstrels’ Gallery. The Restaurant can seat 100 at most so please book early to avoid disappointment.
For hours and further information, check out The Swan at Lavenham.
The Great House in Lavenham
The Great House has received numerous accolades and awards over the 25 years that it has been owned by Regis and Martine Crepy; the most recent including ‘2009 Best restaurant in East Anglia’ by the Which? Good Food Guide and ‘2009 Britain Best Restaurant with Rooms’ by the Good Hotel Guide. The service is with a smile; knowledgeable and friendly, the all French team effortlessly ensure that customers thoroughly enjoy their meal.
The restaurant is still unpretentious and is extremely popular with locals as well as those staying at the hotel and enjoying a weekend or mid-week break.
For more details and a link to their sample menus, see The Great House, Lavenham
The Bildeston Crown
Bildeston Crown's restaurant, situated amongst the centuries old oak beams of The Bildeston Crown Public House is the pride of our establishment. The restaurant offers seating for up to 120 people over a number of different sized tables, as well as private dining. With people coming from far and wide to sample the Crown's outstanding cuisine, it is recommended you phone to make a reservation first.
Bildeston Crown offers many deals and special events. Check out The Bildeston Crown for more information.
Best Restaurants in Suffolk
Lindsay House Restaurant
Lindsay House Restaurant, Eye, is a family-run restaurant providing an eclectic menu in an informal, friendly atmosphere. At Lindsay House, great emphasis is put on using only the best of local, seasonal produce. Why not bring the family for a traditional roast of locally-reared beef on Sunday Lunch? All dishes are prepared in-house - including tempting desserts such as sticky date pudding with toffee sauce, soft centred chocolate pudding or perhaps the lemon tart.
The New Roundhouse
The New Roundhouse is an intimate family run restaurant with a large garden set amongst woodland on the A12 between Yoxford and Blythburgh. Easily accessible from Beccles, Southwold, Aldeburgh, Woodbridge and the surrounding areas.
Their menu is mainly traditional British fare with a modern accent. The New Roundhouse prides itself on using the best quality local ingredients, and all menu items are freshly made on the premises. The decor of the restaurant somewhat belies the traditional thatched exterior. It is light and airy with white linen nappery. Lunch and dinner menus change regularly and there are various special evenings. We offer as standard vegetarian choices on our menu and can accommodate any dietary requirements by prior arrangements.
Lunch and Dinner times, prices, and additional information can be found by clicking on The New Roundhouse Restaurant, Saxmundham.
The Case Restaurant with Rooms
The Case Restaurant with Rooms in Sudbury has recently been completely refurbished. The Case are proud to say that they can ensure that the service you receive will be impeccable, friendly and will support your family, private function and business needs. They have achieved a Silver Award for excellence in the menu and accommodation by the English Tourist Board, and can cater for the most intimate booking, large functions and party bookings. The Case also offers dining for the private business sector also and can arrange a menu and private areas using the observatory or main restaurant too. Party Bookings, Functions, Weddings and Business catering to the standard you will expect from a 4* Restaurant
The menu at the Case Restaurant with Rooms provides the patron with exquisite home cooked food, simple classic dishes and a flair for local produce, fresh fish bought daily, mouth watering desserts and a full vegetarian menu alongside daily specials and a scrumptious meat menu.
See The Case Restaurant with Rooms, Sudbury for opening hours and more information.
Best Restaurants in Suffolk
The Crown and Castle
Good food is a core ingredient of the Crown and Castle in Orford. Part of the reason is that co-proprietor, Ruth Watson, is an award-winning food writer and a long-time contributor to Sainsbury’s Magazine and BBC Good Food. She has also written three best-selling books, The Really Helpful Cookbook, Fat Girl Slim and Something for the Weekend.
No wonder, then, that so much time and energy are devoted to sourcing wonderful local produce, and creating menus which offer interesting but not stupidly elaborate food. In the summer, you may find simple dishes such as dressed Cromer crab salad; Orford lobster with garlic butter; Snape asparagus with hollandaise sauce; or locally grown loganberries with Jersey cream, on the menu. In winter, it may be Suffolk pheasant with lentil ragout and wilted greens; slow-roast Gloucester Old Spot pork belly with mussels and shellfish broth; or hot bitter chocolate mousse.
Their restaurant, the Trinity, has a relaxed but lively ambiance. Most importantly, it neither looks nor feels like a typical hotel restaurant. With 2 AA rosettes, a Michelin bib gourmand, and good write-ups in all the major guides, guests often cite the food as a major reason for staying at The Crown and Castle. The wine list has also won many plaudits in the guides, not least for the reasonable pricing structure.
Check out the Ten Good Reasons to stay at The Crown and Castle!
Kesgrave Hall
"Open all day so no need to rush!" - This should be the motto at Kesgrave Hall. What it simply means is that Kesgrave Hall is open throughout the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 100-seat restaurant certainly has plenty of theatre with an open-plan kitchen allowing diners to see exactly what goes on in the kitchen, or 'the engine room', as it's referred to on the sign!
Click here for more on Kesgrave Hall, Ipswich.
Best Restaurants in Suffolk
Hintlesham Hall
Hintlesham Hall's Head Chef, Alan Ford, demands the best quality ingredients to build a well-balanced carte which appeals to gourmet and health-conscious alike. Many of the dishes encompass fresh herbs from the Hall's famous garden.
The epitome of grandeur and elegance, the Salon is the largest of our three dining rooms. It also makes the most stunning and memorable setting for a celebration party. The award-winning, 350-bin wine list ranges the world from France to Australia, and includes a marvellous selection of half-bottles. The cosy Parlour is often used for a la Carte dining as well as for wonderful lunch and dinner parties.
Please see Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich for more information.
Milsoms Hotel & Restaurant
The style of cooking at Milsoms is best described as global with Head Chef Stas Anastasiades taking his influences from all around the world. Within three weeks of opening the restaurant was awarded an AA rosette for its cooking. In the main restaurant the seating is arranged on two levels. The terrace is very much an extension of the dining area with a huge sail canopy and heaters with the added dimension of the stunning gardens outside dining is a reality for much of the year.
An a la carte menu is available at lunch and dinner times. There are always daily specials available with the chefs taking full advantage of local and seasonal produce. In the afternoons a special ‘pm’ menu is available comprising of several items from the a la carte menu. The younger members of the family haven’t been left out at Milsoms with a specially designed menu to suit smaller appetites!
For more details, check out Milsoms Hotel & Restaurant, Dedham.
Best Restaurants in Suffolk
Suffolk Food Hall
Ipswich's Suffolk Food Hall started to take shape in 2005. As farmers, Oliver and Robert Paul were frustrated that consumers had limited and often inconvenient access to much of the fantastic food produced locally. Hence they set about creating a Food Hall that is a showcase for quality local food with provenance.
They have teamed up with a number of specialists, including Hamish Johnston cheese, Crystal Waters fishmonger, Bread by Helena Doy, Promotion Wine and the Bourne Garden Centre and are looking to provide a great day-out for the whole family with quality, traceable, food alongside other local products.
Come take advantage of fantastic food deals sure to please even the most discerning foodie, at Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich.
Please also see Fine Dining in Suffolk
Don't forget to check out more Things to Do in Suffolk.
Eaten too much? Might want to spend the night in some Accommodation in Suffolk.
If you love food, check out Seasonal Suffolk Food.
Please also see Shoppers' Guide to Suffolk for food shops and more.
What is YOUR best restaurant in Suffolk? We want to know your views! Please send all comments and reviews to suffolkguides.admin@suffolktouristguide.com.
