Local Reviews
In September 2012, David H said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We often pop into the Secret Garden for coffee - mainly when it's sunny so we can bask in the "secret" garden at the back of the tea rooms. Very friendly staff and some great food on offer - not particularly cheap nor eye wateringly expensive. It's great to hear the French accent of (I believe) one of the owners who it is, I assume, offers French tuition as a side line to the business!
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In September 2012, Thomas S said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
I really like the standard of cooking here.not pretentious French cuisine more rustic .
Please offer more than one meat main because the one choice often sells out leaving only a vegetarian main. When I walk in and see the meat dish rubbed off the black board , I am embarrassed having to leave as I am not into vegetarian options.Service can be very slow.
Please offer more than one meat main because the one choice often sells out leaving only a vegetarian main. When I walk in and see the meat dish rubbed off the black board , I am embarrassed having to leave as I am not into vegetarian options.Service can be very slow.
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In October 2012, Mary K said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Really nice for a cup of tea and a light lunch - nice surroundings and very peaceful setting. Would recommend.
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In October 2012, MH434 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Superb but unfussy French food, with wonderful owner led service. Always reliable. Book on a Friday lunchtime though!
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In November 2012, Peter B said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Very good service, seating in or out and lovely food, and drink. Little bit pricy but then no noisy children or rude customers spoiling it for others.
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In June 2013, Annie S said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
This place never disappoints! The food is glorious and service good. I took a friend here for lunch, she was suitably impressed.
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In June 2013, Richard R said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Went to the secret garden for a meal for our wedding anniversary lived near Sudbury for 15 years and never knew this place existed but found it to be a hidden gem they had a change of Chef
just the day before and worried the standards may have dropped but if they had it must have been very special before as we had a really lovely meal and well priced the service was great and the lady who owns the restaurant was very keen that all the diners were enjoying themselves we will definately go back soon anyone thinking of going should think about booking in advanced as it is small with only a few tables which makes it feel quite exclusive
just the day before and worried the standards may have dropped but if they had it must have been very special before as we had a really lovely meal and well priced the service was great and the lady who owns the restaurant was very keen that all the diners were enjoying themselves we will definately go back soon anyone thinking of going should think about booking in advanced as it is small with only a few tables which makes it feel quite exclusive
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In June 2013, Jane B said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Four of us went in for an evening meal and it was superb. Between us we ordered most of what was on the limited menu - and were all agreed that it was rustic French cusine at its very best. Asked Stefan the owner to choose a suitable wine for us and that too was perfect. Small, cosy and relaxed atmosphere with a very friendly welcome and attentive staff. Booking for evening meals is essential. Price reflects the quality of food and wine.
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In June 2013, SueO250 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Good food service hit and miss .sat in garden and waited... Went indoors refused our order said they would come out to take it.waited and waited ,came out took another customers order ignored us.back in and gave order ,then it rained ,went in told them where we were now siting.
Waitress finally appeared with order and said had looked all around garden for us!Good food though
Waitress finally appeared with order and said had looked all around garden for us!Good food though
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In June 2013, Rustyfinkle said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Popped in for lunch with my mother, service was friendly and unobtrusive, food was (or appeared) simple but was delicious. I had Brushetta with grilled veg, feta and parsley pesto on a bed of leaves, mother had croque Monsieur. With one cookie, one (organic) lemonade and two coffees the bill was just over £22, however I think the quaint (but not chintzy) cottage setting and civilised, calm atmosphere was worth the extra. The service has been commented on previously as a problem, we found it not too bad, they took our order at just the right time, the food wasn't too long, slightly too long to come back to take coffee order and we didn't wait for the bill but just went to desk andpaid. We'll be going back.
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