Local Reviews
In November 2024, brymor78 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We called into the Secret Garden whilst visiting Sudbury for the first time, having looked at other dog friendly eateries we found this treasure just off the main area of town
Really friendly greeting and efficient service, even an individual bowl of water for our small dog
The food was beautifully prepared and served, pork pate with side salad and home cooked sourdough bread, and also mackerel pate with horseradish served on sourdough with side salad
A peaceful location although busy with an lovely menu, we will return - thank you all đź‘Ť
Really friendly greeting and efficient service, even an individual bowl of water for our small dog
The food was beautifully prepared and served, pork pate with side salad and home cooked sourdough bread, and also mackerel pate with horseradish served on sourdough with side salad
A peaceful location although busy with an lovely menu, we will return - thank you all đź‘Ť
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In January 2025, John N said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
As always, our trip to The Secret Garden was a delight.
A warm welcome, friendly and professional service. A relaxed ambience and, of course, delicious food, accompanied by a lovely wine.
The Secret Garden’s secret lies in the reliability and consistency of its delivery of a high quality all-round experience.
What a delicious, delightful way to spend over two hours on a Friday afternoon. Thankyou.
A warm welcome, friendly and professional service. A relaxed ambience and, of course, delicious food, accompanied by a lovely wine.
The Secret Garden’s secret lies in the reliability and consistency of its delivery of a high quality all-round experience.
What a delicious, delightful way to spend over two hours on a Friday afternoon. Thankyou.
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In April 2025, Donna J said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Daughter’s ordered an afternoon high tea for five of us. Was seated very quickly and our sandwich orders were taken. The service to bring us drinks was a little slow, but that said it was extremely busy in there. Once we had received our pots of tea and sandwiches which were absolutely delicious, we were brought out two cake stands filled with scones, cakes and macaroons all of which was fresh and delicious. There was so much left that we all brought boxes home with us. There was so young man that served our table was very smiley and polite. Lovely place to go out too. Thank you all for such a super experience. Will be returning very soon.
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In May 2025, Nicks22 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Third time we have been there this year and TBH it would seem they have a new chef. Our meals were only OK. I had a the special rib eye steak which although tasted great it was only 1/4 inch thick and I needed dessert to fill me up.
With so many great restaurants near by they need to spend a bit more time on presentation and delivery.
This was the first time that no one asked if everything was OK with meal, perhaps they knew it was not the usual standard. We will go back and give them one more chance as it has been good previoulsy.
With so many great restaurants near by they need to spend a bit more time on presentation and delivery.
This was the first time that no one asked if everything was OK with meal, perhaps they knew it was not the usual standard. We will go back and give them one more chance as it has been good previoulsy.
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In May 2025, Connector784547 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
After reading the reviews we were dissappointed. Staff were friendly but the food was mediocre and my steak @ÂŁ35 was more like a minute steak than the nice rib eye I expected. It was delivered on a bed of soggy, not cripsy, sliced potatoe and onion. The steak was tasty just not a lot of it. The wifes crayfish salad looked like it had been thrown on to the plate and didnt look apetizing at all.
Creme brule was bitter as sugar was over done, the colour gave it away, black not golden brown.
Was quite busy and nice atmospere just didnt meet up to expectaions.
Creme brule was bitter as sugar was over done, the colour gave it away, black not golden brown.
Was quite busy and nice atmospere just didnt meet up to expectaions.
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In May 2025, David M said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Lovely freshly made food, delicious strawberry gateau for pudding, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and service. What’s not to like? A real gem.
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In June 2025, rachel s said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
This is the second time we have eaten at The Secret Garden in the evening and both times we have been impressed with the quality of the food, the very friendly service and the lovely laid back atmosphere. We had three courses and loved the food - very delicious. We will be back another time!
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In June 2025, Craigeuan said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Wonderful evening sitting in the courtyard of this lovely restaurant. Great food and super service. So friendly and helpful.
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In July 2025, ChefCliveM said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
The Secret Green is housed in a lovely Tudor style building in the middle of the Suffolk town of Sudbury. On the face of it, it is a tea room but there is much more to enjoy. The restaurant at the back and in the courtyard has a pleasant relaxed ambience, enhanced but the owner and staff. The menu is small, which is what you want, and the food is freshly cooked from local ingredients. We ordered gratinated goats cheese, crock monsieur, haddock fish cake. The goats cheese was delicious with a lovely salad as was the crock, but strangely without a béchamel sauce. The smoked haddock fish cake was dry but very tasty on a delicious fragrant sauce and green beans and well cooked prawns. With pints of Nethergate cider, it all went down very well for £80 for three covers. Well worth a visit.
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In September 2025, Charlene685 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
How lucky the people of Suffolk are to have such a fine establishment in our area. I frequent the restaurant regularly and I am never disappointed. Food is always exceptional, service is great and overall the quality for the price is excellent value. I don't often have a dessert in many restaurants as I never feel like it is worth the calorie count, but you never want to skip dessert at The Secret Garden. I particularly like how they pair the food to the wine. First class and keep up the good work. I will be back again tomorrow.
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