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The Secret Garden

21 Friars Street, Sudbury, England
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Ranked #5 of 38 restaurants in Sudbury
Cuisines: French
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- 12 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations
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London, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

A tea shop that opens for evening meals. It's like the best French meals - a small, carefully considered menu cooked to perfection. My husband had millet with his main course rather than just potatoes or rice, and although I teased him about budgerigar food he said it was absolutely delcious - high praise from him. Everything here tasted fantastic,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

I love the ambience of this place. The owner is friendly, and even if the service can sometimes be slow, the food is always worth the wait. Nice, seasonal specials at lunchtime with a French twist, and fantastic bread and patisseries. Lucky Sudbury!!

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We were really pleased to find this little place on our first visit to Sudbury. We only stopped for a mid morning snack but really enjoyed the scones and croissants. Brilliant tea menu, great cappucino and lovely hot chocolate. Very busy - it seems best to reserve a table if you can. Lovely staff. We'll definitely go back and perhaps... More

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London
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Visit here quite often, and am never disappointed. The comment about lack of choice in previous comment - im amazed - always have lots to choose from and always good value with fresh ingrediants.

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Lavenham, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Quirky and very French , great food and value. Just wish there is more than one meat main dish on the daily specials. This sells out quite quickly and if you don't fancy the vegetarian option it can be embarrassing when you leave?

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013 via mobile

I used to go to this restaurant years ago when i lived in the area and it was very good, then... Returned after almost four years to lunch with a friend and had such an awful meal ( service not much better) that my friend felt she had to apologise for taking me there!! The menu appears to offer some... More

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SUFFOLK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

The food here is really good - simple but honest. It was a cold day and the place was very chilly. Beware if you are tall as there are low beams everywhere

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East Anglia,England
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20 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

The food ,service,and staff superb,at any time of day, either coffee in the morning,lunch,tea, or dinner.The log fire in the winter or the garden in the summer always welcoming. Freshly cooked and prepared food at reasonable prices.

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Suffolk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We went to the secret garden on the recommendation of friends. It is a tea shop / coffee house during the day and on Friday and Saturday evening it's a quality French Restaurant The menu is simple and I'm told it changes 6 times a year, with a Starter, main and desert special from the board. I had a scallops... More

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Sudbury, Suffolk
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

What can I say... The staff are amazing, friendly, chatty & personable. Stefan, the owner, a joy to see & talk to. And the garden at the rear in summer... a wonderful place. A must for all.

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