Local Reviews
In January 2017, sandytrip_12 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We had eaten at the Secret Garden's tea room before and so were delighted to hear that they have opened a restaurant next door. In today's climate this is always a risk but are we pleased they took it!
With an emphasis on the friendly and personal service in their tea room, the French owners have created a truly fine place to dine.Entente Cordiale at its best.My partner does not eat meat so was delighted with the attention to detail in her Beetroot Goat's Cheese Mousse and Cauliflower chick pea 'socca'(a crepe). My preference for meat was answered fully. A Wild Boar 'Hummus' followed by the tastiest slow-cooked soy glazed rib of beef I can remember. We both had Grapefruit and Grand Marnier Mousse for desert and it was simply gorgeous. Our only complaint that we were provided with a pudding spoon when a small one would have done. But if that's our only concern........
Service was discreet and attentive. Value for money was excellent considering the high quality of everything.Long overdue in Sudbury. A great find!
With an emphasis on the friendly and personal service in their tea room, the French owners have created a truly fine place to dine.Entente Cordiale at its best.My partner does not eat meat so was delighted with the attention to detail in her Beetroot Goat's Cheese Mousse and Cauliflower chick pea 'socca'(a crepe). My preference for meat was answered fully. A Wild Boar 'Hummus' followed by the tastiest slow-cooked soy glazed rib of beef I can remember. We both had Grapefruit and Grand Marnier Mousse for desert and it was simply gorgeous. Our only complaint that we were provided with a pudding spoon when a small one would have done. But if that's our only concern........
Service was discreet and attentive. Value for money was excellent considering the high quality of everything.Long overdue in Sudbury. A great find!
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In February 2017, smithy10smithy said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
What a lovely little find. Food so fresh and a little unusual to. Took a friend for lunch and we both really enjoyed our meal. Recommended.
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In February 2017, Messmessmess said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We booked our work function here after a few of us had eaten lunch next door. We had a good choice set menu, upstairs in a great private dining room, which takes up to 50 I think.
The food was just excellent, every course as good at the last. I really cannot think of many other places where I have eaten a better meal. Great fresh produce, very tasty.
It's also worth mentioning just how welcome and helpful the staff were. Thanks guys!
The best place to eat in Sudbury.
The food was just excellent, every course as good at the last. I really cannot think of many other places where I have eaten a better meal. Great fresh produce, very tasty.
It's also worth mentioning just how welcome and helpful the staff were. Thanks guys!
The best place to eat in Sudbury.
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In February 2017, AlanBiddles said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We went to this restaurant on the advice of the local librarian and we could not have asked for better advice. We booked in person in the evening of the night before and the chap who took our booking was friendly and efficient. He suggested we arrive at 6:15 for our 6:30 table. NB we prefer to eat early rather than late. We arrived to a fulsome welcome had our drink and perused the menu. I am always impressed by a limited menu as it generally means that the chefs are concentrating on creating meals from scratch with fresh ingredients. There was a choice between approximately five starters and a similar number of main courses. I had the trout, followed by the slow cooked rib of beef. Both were cooked to perfection and were followed by a creme brulee which was equally good. My wife's food was equally well prepared.
The wine list was extensive and not too expensive. We followed our meal with coffee and tea with a pleasant Cognac. The whole thing came to about £120 which I thought was good value for a meal of this quality.
If you don't live in Sudbury it would be worth a visit just to go eat here.
The wine list was extensive and not too expensive. We followed our meal with coffee and tea with a pleasant Cognac. The whole thing came to about £120 which I thought was good value for a meal of this quality.
If you don't live in Sudbury it would be worth a visit just to go eat here.
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In February 2017, Bliz52 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
3 of us went for lunch. It was a really cold day and mulled wine was on offer. It was an excellent way of making us feel warm! We had the special. The food is always freshly prepared and very tasty. Vegetarians are catered for. Service is friendly. I would recommend it.
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In February 2017, Hugo J said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Exciting to be challenged by new combinations of food in this antique house in the middle of historic market town near Gainsborough House Museum.
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In February 2017, LazydaySudbury said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We heard great things about the Secret Garden so we were looking forward to a great evening. However we had to wait ages for our table and the food was ok when we did finally get to eat it. The waiters were courteous as were the bar staff. If you like French food then give them a go.
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In February 2017, Jaysee47 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We have visited The Secret Garden restaurant before and also know the adjacent Tea Rooms very well. The restaurant is located in a delightful building that is simply and appropriately furnished in order to show off the distinctive features of the building itself.
Front of house staff are all personable, professional, friendly and attentive, efficient yet not intrusive.The menu is interesting, varied and there is a good wine list. All the food is delicious, beautifully presented and there is a high level of attention to detail. Whether you are a carnivore or a vegetarian, there is something to tempt everyone.
I would unreservedly recommend the restaurant that is efficiently run and well-managed by people who have experience, flair and passion. The Secret Garden is a gem. We are due back next month.
Front of house staff are all personable, professional, friendly and attentive, efficient yet not intrusive.The menu is interesting, varied and there is a good wine list. All the food is delicious, beautifully presented and there is a high level of attention to detail. Whether you are a carnivore or a vegetarian, there is something to tempt everyone.
I would unreservedly recommend the restaurant that is efficiently run and well-managed by people who have experience, flair and passion. The Secret Garden is a gem. We are due back next month.
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In February 2017, lifebeginsatfifty said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We had high expectations of The Restaurant as The Cafe is always superb. We were not disappointed. The menu offered only five or six dishes in each category which I really like. For starters I had the Wild Boar ham - my husband the red mullet. My dish was exceptionally good with quite unusual combinations of flavours. The salad had a beautiful dressing. For the mains I was very impressed that the two 'vegetarian' options were first on the list, not relegated to the bottom of the page as is usual. Hence I chose the roasted cauliflower with chickpea pancake. This dish was full of flavour and very satisfying. My husband chose the Hake and reported that it was beautifully cooked. For dessert I ordered the chocolate beignets with caramel ice cream. It was delicious. I nearly opted for the cheese (my husband did) as it came on a wonderful cheese trolley which we remembered from the 70's. The selection of French and English cheeses was ample. The only slight reservation I have is that the lighting (we were on the ground floor) was a little cold.
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In March 2017, janeandjohnc said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We had Dinner there the other evening and were so impressed we had to let others know. The food menu is changed regularly, the service excellent attentive, without being oppressive. if you have not been then you must give them a try. The proprietors are French and so the experience reflects this. There is nothing like this around Sudbury or Lavenham. We hope they do very well with this new venture. It was not as expensive as one might think.
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