Local Reviews
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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In July 2013, davida354 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Had dinner last week what a lovely place, unpretentious with very good local produce, high quality try it for lunch or dinner don't be put off by the Tea room sign believe me it's a smashing restaurant
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In July 2013, MSK085 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
This is a firm family favourite and we can see why. We ate here twice during our stay in Suffolk. First visit: for a large family lunch get together/celebration [14] on a Saturday. We were so well looked after at what must have been a very busy time/day for the owners. Food was delicious. Not sure how the chef managed to cook so many fillets of fish all at the same time and all perfectly cooked but he did!!
Second visit: during the week we returned for lunch. It was busy and well patronised. The wait staff were very friendly and welcoming and were happy to adapt the dish to gluten free where possible. Lunch started off with a delicious charcuterie, Mains: Haddock, green beans, potatoes– cooked in a French way and delicious, (this description sounds boring but it wasn’t!) Desert: Crème caramel with orange blossom syrup, raspberry meringue cake, which was sublime! Took home GF lemon cake – also deliciousClose your eyes and for an hour you will be back in a French bistro!
Second visit: during the week we returned for lunch. It was busy and well patronised. The wait staff were very friendly and welcoming and were happy to adapt the dish to gluten free where possible. Lunch started off with a delicious charcuterie, Mains: Haddock, green beans, potatoes– cooked in a French way and delicious, (this description sounds boring but it wasn’t!) Desert: Crème caramel with orange blossom syrup, raspberry meringue cake, which was sublime! Took home GF lemon cake – also deliciousClose your eyes and for an hour you will be back in a French bistro!
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In August 2013, The_Barnsider said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
A really charming tea rooms with a relaxing 'touch of France' atmosphere, fine food from the menu or daily specials, an extensive range of teas and friendly staff. Plus you can get French lessons, try a wine tasting or learn to draw. We'll definitely be going back.
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In September 2013, Paul E said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
The Secret Garden has become a bit of an institution in Sudbury - very much the "go to" place for lunch. The atmosphere and food quality are always excellent, with the added bonus of a touch of France in the middle of Suffolk. Also excellent for an evening meal on Fridays and Saturdays - not cheap, but always excellent food quality and again, a good atmosphere.
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In September 2013, Harthacanute said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We come here about once every couple of months. The food really is excellent - by far the best place in Sudbury.
We quite often go for the specials on the board (there's a fixed price for two or three courses) or we opt for one of the salads. The crayfish and avocado is fantastic - I want to know the recipe for the mango dressing.
If you're looking for an evening meal, you can reserve a table on either Saturday or Sunday. We did so last year (our son was finally old enough to stay with his grandmother) and it was a wonderful meal. We'll be doing that again...
I really can't recommend this place enough. We eat out quite a bit, but tire of gastro-pub food. The Secret Garden is definitely the place to go.
We quite often go for the specials on the board (there's a fixed price for two or three courses) or we opt for one of the salads. The crayfish and avocado is fantastic - I want to know the recipe for the mango dressing.
If you're looking for an evening meal, you can reserve a table on either Saturday or Sunday. We did so last year (our son was finally old enough to stay with his grandmother) and it was a wonderful meal. We'll be doing that again...
I really can't recommend this place enough. We eat out quite a bit, but tire of gastro-pub food. The Secret Garden is definitely the place to go.
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In December 2013, Deborah T said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
A very expensive tea room with limited menu, I don't get the cult of The Secret Garden. Frequented whenever I have been there by ladies from the local tennis club, dripping venom. Bad genius loci.
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