Local Reviews
In April 2024, QualityIsKing said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
I won’t repeat my previous review, but a second visit with my family today endorses how friendly, tasty and marvellous this place is. Despite being fully booked, we were afforded a table for my hungry children and ever-hungry wife. The food was very tasty and the welcome was extraordinarily amazing, thank you Secret Garden Team.
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In June 2024, sinorman said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Having read previous reviews of the Secret garden my wife and I were keen to have a meal there.
The restaurant is in a 15th century building that has a great atmosphere. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable.
My wife had the pea hummus and I had the lobster gyoza . The pea hummus was freshly made and very tasty . I was slightly disappointed with the gyoza in that the delicate lobster taste was lost to stronger tasting ingredients. For main course my wife ad a tatiflette that was beautifully cooked and I had the honey roast ham , new potatoes and greens together with a delicately flavoured whole grain mustard mayonnaise that brought the dish together. For desert I had the chocolate volcano that just oozed delicious liquid chocolate over the plate. My wife had a passion fruit sorbet which she loved. All the dishes were home made in the kitchen by the French chef . A delightful meal , reasonably priced making the perfect evening. We will return if ever in the area again.
The restaurant is in a 15th century building that has a great atmosphere. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable.
My wife had the pea hummus and I had the lobster gyoza . The pea hummus was freshly made and very tasty . I was slightly disappointed with the gyoza in that the delicate lobster taste was lost to stronger tasting ingredients. For main course my wife ad a tatiflette that was beautifully cooked and I had the honey roast ham , new potatoes and greens together with a delicately flavoured whole grain mustard mayonnaise that brought the dish together. For desert I had the chocolate volcano that just oozed delicious liquid chocolate over the plate. My wife had a passion fruit sorbet which she loved. All the dishes were home made in the kitchen by the French chef . A delightful meal , reasonably priced making the perfect evening. We will return if ever in the area again.
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In June 2024, Michaela M said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
So, whilst looking for a family friendly lunch whilst visiting another attraction in Sudbury - came upon The Secret Garden - how lucky were we! We went for a three generation family lunch - which is previous time and the staff were so friendly, professional and attentive. The food was fantastic and the ambience just superb. We had bacon and brie foccacia and the tartiflette (not eaten by the same person!). The restaurant is a very easy walk from the Kingfisher Leisure Centre car park - where you get 3 hours free parking too. We will be re-visiting and are looking forward to trying more of the menu. Thank you for making our precious family time so much more amazing today.
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In July 2024, Lucy C said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We stopped here on our way back home to Essex from staying in Suffolk and The Secret Garden was such a lucky find as we didn't know Sudbury well. We were warmly welcomed and offered a table in the gorgeous garden. We were a little early for the lunch menu but that was not a problem at all. I had the vegetable focaccia which had such a generous range and helping of delicious roasted veggies, served with a crisp salad which was perfectly dressed. Their take on a classic croque Monsieur was also thoroughly enjoyed my husband and daughter. My son relished the goats cheese on sourdough. It was all just exceptionally tasty and beautifully presented. I will be back.
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In July 2024, Judy S said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We love the Secret Garden! It takes over an hour from where we live but we go frequently for lunch as we meet friends who live about the same distance away in another direction. It is a real joy to be there. The food is delicious, the atmosphere excellent, and the staff are not only engaging and friendly, but very good at their jobs - noticing when you need something, for example and never minding how long we take to choose something as we are so busy catching up with our friends. The owners are always in evidence and very hands on and it is such a happy place that we we leave with huge smiles on our faces.
If we lived nearer we would be there even more often. Thank you Secret Garden!
If we lived nearer we would be there even more often. Thank you Secret Garden!
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In October 2024, James M said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We popped in here for a late lunch. Had some delicious warm scones with clotted cream and homemade Jam. The food was lovely, service was very good and all the staff were really helpful and friendly. The restaurant itself had plenty of character and charm and we will certainly visit again.
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In October 2024, G B said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
This is as good as it gets for a charming modestly-priced bistro / cafe in the heart of Sudbury, itself a great hub for regional touring. High quality food, excellent variety and incomparable service from the young staff, watched over with great panache and humour by the co-owner. We breakfasted here two days running - our hotel breakfast, already paid for, was borderline awful - and had no regrets at all for paying twice. The Secret Garden is a gem.
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In October 2024, HarryBuckinghamshire said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
A lovely experience. Such friendly staff including mine host. The quality and range of food were excellent. Used extensively by local residents which proves its success.
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In November 2024, Valena18 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Our first visit to this first class restaurant set in a stunning old beamed building in the lovely town of Sudbury. There is parking on the street on the market sqaure just a few minutes walk away. I could write a long glowing description but all I am going to say is that it was excellent in every aspect.
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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 👍
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 👍
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk