Local Reviews
In October 2021, Barrie Townsend said about Physio Motive
I am pleased to recommend Bradie at Physio Motive who recently treated me for pain associated with a trapped nerve.
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In October 2021, Helen W said about Mandy's Jewellery and Gifts
we made spiders, mandy was very helpful and knowledgable! we will be returning soon. lovely shop ful of wonderful crafty things
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In March 2018, Kevin S said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
This is a lovely restaurant with really nice atmosphere, this was a pre-theatre dinner for us, but I wish we had spent more time over our excellent meal, Once the staff knew we were going to the theatre, they made sure our three courses came in quick succession. The food is typically French and i particularly liked the fixed price menu concept. We will definitely return to this restaurant the next time we visit Sudbury and allow more time to linger over the superb food and service
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In March 2018, Emma H said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We had high hopes for our evening at The Secret Garden from the reviews we had seen on line and were so disappointed when it didn’t live up to expectations.
The main issue we all had (there were 6 of us eating) was the poor service. Having been shown to our table and supplied with water we then waited 25 minutes before we had to get someone’s attention to take our wine order. It then took them another 10 minutes to advise the red that was ordered wasn’t available (no apology).
As for the food this was a mixed result! Half of the group enjoyed their food, the other half weren’t impressed – the two that ordered scallops to start didn’t appreciate them being cold. Those that had the Camembert as a main were surprised at how little Camembert was on the plate.
A tip for the restaurant, if a party gives you nearly a week’s notice that one of them is dairy free it would be nice to be offered a dairy free spread with bread. (again no apology for not having any). Also if you know someone if dairy free let them know the options available when handing out the menu, not when you come to take the order.
The main issue we all had (there were 6 of us eating) was the poor service. Having been shown to our table and supplied with water we then waited 25 minutes before we had to get someone’s attention to take our wine order. It then took them another 10 minutes to advise the red that was ordered wasn’t available (no apology).
As for the food this was a mixed result! Half of the group enjoyed their food, the other half weren’t impressed – the two that ordered scallops to start didn’t appreciate them being cold. Those that had the Camembert as a main were surprised at how little Camembert was on the plate.
A tip for the restaurant, if a party gives you nearly a week’s notice that one of them is dairy free it would be nice to be offered a dairy free spread with bread. (again no apology for not having any). Also if you know someone if dairy free let them know the options available when handing out the menu, not when you come to take the order.
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In March 2018, JOY E said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Had an early table for Sunday lunch, it was Mothering Sunday so expected the restaurant to be busy and was pleasently surprised to get a table
The food was excellent and although a set menu we could not fault it It is the service that needs attention, on a busy lunch they needed more than 2 waitresses one of which was training. On arrival the service was impeccable but as they go busy it deteriorated , we waited 25 mins for a cheese plate and as our wine had been decanted and was on the bar with empty glasses. At £120 for 2 We expect better
However we would return but PLEASE more staff
The food was excellent and although a set menu we could not fault it It is the service that needs attention, on a busy lunch they needed more than 2 waitresses one of which was training. On arrival the service was impeccable but as they go busy it deteriorated , we waited 25 mins for a cheese plate and as our wine had been decanted and was on the bar with empty glasses. At £120 for 2 We expect better
However we would return but PLEASE more staff
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In March 2018, Jane C said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We had been recommended this restaurant be some' foody friends' and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere and service were lovely with attentive but not intrusive staff. The food was just lovely.. seafood soup and pork belly for me. The wine list was interesting too. We had a lovely evening and it was VERY reasonable cost wise.
We will be back.
We will be back.
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In March 2018, sandytrip_12 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
My partner and I have been to the Secret Garden before so knew what to expect. Our two friends from the USA had not so we kept our fingers crossed.
They loved it.The amuse bouche suited all of us (one a non-meat eater and one lactose free). Two of us had Rabbit spring rolls as a starter. Delicious. One had Rillettes,'Delicious'. The provencal style Smoked Haddock was a great mix of flavours. My partner is a non-meat eater and said that the Mushroom and Squash Roulade was great but possibly too large a portion.
Lovely service and absolutely enchanting attention from the owner. Those French know how to charm!Really good lunchtime value.
Can't wait to return.
They loved it.The amuse bouche suited all of us (one a non-meat eater and one lactose free). Two of us had Rabbit spring rolls as a starter. Delicious. One had Rillettes,'Delicious'. The provencal style Smoked Haddock was a great mix of flavours. My partner is a non-meat eater and said that the Mushroom and Squash Roulade was great but possibly too large a portion.
Lovely service and absolutely enchanting attention from the owner. Those French know how to charm!Really good lunchtime value.
Can't wait to return.
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In April 2018, Martin C said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
This is a 400 year old building and is worth going just for the atmosphere. The service was good. The food was perfectly nice without being first rate. The waitress was charming. A rather limited menu.
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In April 2018, dizzycook said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Today I was treated to a three course lunch with coffee by a to friend for my birthday treat .Wow ,what a treat it was .I havent had such lovely food as this for along time .So tasty and plenty of it .It's great to find someone that can really cook .The ladies who waited on us were brilliant ,so attentive and helpfulll. I will certainly be telling friend and family about my experience.
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In April 2018, Nicholas H said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Wasn't expecting this quality of food in a back street in Suffolk, so this excellent three course meal was a pleasant surprise. The building is 400 years old and the interior has been preserved in a traditional style. Getting great service was another bonus, but the star of the show is the food. Couldn't fault any of my dishes. The fish soup with grated Lincolnshire cheese was cooked to perfection. My jerk salmon main was tasty, with a particularly tangy mango salad accompaniment. To finish, I indulged myself with a chocolate mousse on a marmalade cake base, which probably made it the most up market Jaffa Cake I've ever eaten. It was delicious. We washed it all down with a nice bottle of my favourite Argentinian white, Torrontes. The whole meal for two, including a gin and tonic each beforehand came to just over £80 before service. Great value for a wonderful meal and a lovely evening.
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