Bistro on the Quay in Ipswich

Visited the Wine Boutique upstairs. Saturday pre lunch bubbles on anniversary day. Lunch then at Mariners. Dana was amazing and the Cremante was perfect.

We have eaten at this fabulous restaurant on many occasions, and all I can say is this is just a gift that keeps on giving… Our latest visit was a Wednesday lunchtime, the restaurant was busy but it didn’t affect our experience, it was perfect in fact! We opted out for a beetroot starter to share, this was the prettiest plate of food I have ever seen in my life! For mains we had the duck and pork belly. Both were beautifully presented, flavoursome and cooked to perfection! Service was friendly and efficient, as always! The owner is very knowledgeable and passionate. And the young lady who served us (I think she said her name was Vlada) was very attentive, helpful and chatty! Thank you, Bistro On The Quay! We can not wait to visit again VERY soon!

Almost never give 5 stars but food was excellent I think a bit expensive for Suffolk but I would go back Dog friendly OK location

This place has a lovely atmosphere and friendly service. However, the food was mediocre. The portions seemed quite mean - the hake dish had a small portion of fish, it was accompanied by crushed potatoes, samphire, sliced fennel and braised chicory. Most of the dish was potatoes, there was hardly any samphire, the chicory was nice and the fennel added a nice texture. It did seem, though, that they were bulking out with potatoes and cutting the more expensive ingredients down to tiny portions. I would rather pay a bit more and have a property balanced meal than fill up on potatoes. It was also not hot when it arrived.

Excellent food, great service & a tranquil location. The menu was interesting & the food was delicious & looked great. Would highly recommend.

Been to this restaurant some years back and we’re in the area so based on last visit went back today. Well nothing special, roast beef was tough as old boots and meal Luke warm. Service was awful. Very sorry, won’t be going back.

A really nicely presented restaurant with friendly staff. Coeliacs need to beware of choosing from the “gluten free” menu though as it offered options to include chips. Luckily I double checked whether they were cooked in non contaminated oil. The waitress “thought” so but did check when I explained I needed to know for sure. She returned to say no - other items were cooked in the same oil. Could have made me very I’ll but not quite sure they understood or would be like to change their menu. The food was good though and a nice atmosphere.

A very enjoyable return to the Bistro. Service, as always, was excellent, with some great, fun interactions with the staff. Food was very good. An excellent setting in the heart of Ipswich

Excellent, freshly prepared food and super accommodating staff make the Bistro a pleasure to visit. Visited with a party of 9 for my birthday- they accommodated us at short notice and even brought out a ‘Happy Birthday’ plate. It’s really lovely to have this independent restaurant in the town, thank you again for a lovely evening!

Had a brilliant meal here Saturday night. Great value for money. There is a set menu available too. Very friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Nice cocktails!

We booked at this restaurant for dinner and there was 4 of us. We each had a main course follwed by dessert. Soon afterwards we all fell very ill! al of us with the same stomach cramps followed by lots of toilet visits.. 3 of us had to have the day off work the following day because we just could not get off the toilet. the only thing it could have been was the Mac N Cheese as we all had that with our main courses. I emailed the restauant the next day to explain and complain but they said after a thorough investigation they could not find fault in the kitchen and just sent me on my way completely disreguarding the fact that i had made a complaint. the food tasted good, couldnt deny that - and althought the stench of the cheese runs through the restaurant and is really off putting it did not stop us from enjoying the food at the time. I am just generally appalled at the way they have responded to us (both the manager Magdalena and also the Director Julien Jourdain) after explaining that we were all unwell after eating at this restaurant and I would have expected more from them. I will never go back here and nor will my friends and we have been left pretty disappointed by the experience.

The food was very tasty ,we all enjoyed what we had .However I don't know if the staff were having a bad day other than the young bloke the rest of them took forever to come to us ,had absolutely no front of house skills ,no manors and completely ignored when I'd asked politely how long my meal was going to be. I caught them outside using their mobiles and seemed to be going between the restaurant and the boat restaurant, so not sure if they're now owned by the se people but maybe they need more staff if they are. I've never felt the need to right a bad review but the front of house made me feel awful for asking anything and you don't pay good money to be treated like that. I couldn't fault the kitchen staff for their food though

Love this place!! We usually pop upstairs to the wine boutique which is always great (lovely selection of wines & snacks) but decided to go for breakfast this time downstairs at the restaurant. I had the eggs royale which was delicious, taste & portion was spot on! Service awesome as always.

Family birthday Sunday lunch on the Quay front. Nice location and staff very attentive. Couple of lunches were only warm.and had to be reheated. Lamb dish and roast dinner meat very tough and knives not that sharp so few issues. Good drinks menu and service was very quick and helpful. Menu limited for those who don't want fish plus Sunday roast only offered beef . Good location overall and layout fresh

We visited the Bistro on the quay with friends for the first time and I have to say we were all very impressed! The service staff were very attentive and the food was excellent. The deserts are lovely but my only gripe was that they were very small portions. Nonetheless we look forward to returning!

3 chefs, two waitresses and a ‘manager’.. 12 covers including ourselves were in there, and judging by the food going out, they had ordered before we got in… mackeral pate arrived promptly, but the two burgers took 3/4 of an hour to arrive, despite no...

Lovely quality produce. Highly recommended. Also had drinks and nibbles the day before, love the wine selection from small local farmers. Had lunch several weeks ago, also excellent. Love the tempura gherkins.

Nice venue, multiple choices. Looking forward to being there in the Beer and cider festival end of July.

Ate the set menu on a lovely lunchtime. We chose crab cakes and mussels to start, lamb as a main course and crème brûlée and nut crumble for dessert. All were lovely for taste but also a good amount, meaning we felt we were about...

We went here for our anniversary meal the waiter was very helpful , friendly and made us feel very welcome highly recommended

A great place to go for a mid-week family dinner. 3 out of the 4 of us had steak (including the ribeye on the bone for 2.). All steaks were cooked perfectly and the food was delicious! Very friendly service throughout, and a good atmosphere...

Came here for a work lunch. We were incredibly well looked after from the moment we arrived, with a friendly and warm welcome from a member of the team, who was engaging and humorous throughout. We only had time for one course but it was...

Simply amazing food!! The set menu was simple but exquisite. The mussels and lamb was amazing. I haven’t even got to the dessert yet :-) A must visit for me, value for money, amazing food and great friendly service.

Excellent food and friendly service. The starters were very tasty and generous from onion soup to moules marinare. Went for special menu as good value.

I wasn’t expecting too much from this place as we wanted a quick turnaround before an evening football match. I loved the lay-out and all the trendy paintings and posters on the walls (art gallery style). The two female servers were both absolutely delightful. A...

The most amazing lunch today, met with friends and just wandered past the restaurant. Great value three courses £27.99 The starter was absolutely fabulous Haddock rarebit with a poached egg. The taste was amazing. For main course I had chicken breast with sweet potato and...

Very nice, not much choice of restaurant on a Tuesday evening iin Ipswich. However the Bistro turned out to be very =good, no reservation and the place was buzzing, packed, so we were lucky to get the last table. Welcome and service very friendly and...

Perfect lunch, had a fantastic beef croquette with beetroot purée to start, followed by a wonderful halibut risotto! Great service too!

We visited for our wedding anniversary. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was lovely too. Our waiter was very good and took the time to make it special for our anniversary. Thank you

Had a nice meal but the menu listed a Raclette with new potatoes, cured meats, salad and unlimited Cheese. £23. One member of our group ordered this expecting a Raclette....what arrived was far from it. 6 slices of Salami, a small green salad and 4...

At short notice decided to eat out on the way to King Street Cinema. Phoned the restaurant and they had space but requested we clear by 8pm, which suited fine. We had a fantastic meal, very tasty including the vegetarian option - what made it...

We arrived without a booking on a Saturday evening at 6.45 and were offered a table provided we were clear by 8.0 pm. We just had main course and coffee which were promptly served. Probably the best haddock and chips I have ever had! Most...

What a wonderful dining experience. Having never eaten in I-switch it seemed ideal for our desire to eat near the Marina. We were not disappointed. I ordered the Raclette and as they said the cheese was never ending. I was full before they ran out....

Had lunch with a friend. Very tasty meal, flavours and sauce were great. Lovely location on a sunny day even in October. Highly recommended

Liked the sound of this after looking through reviews of good restaurants on Trip Advisor. We were not disappointed! The food was sublime and we were in total food heaven. Scallops and chicken to start with were beautifully cooked and bursting with flavour, and my...

Three of us girlfriends had the most amazing dinner at your restaurant last night 24/08/22 & we can honestly say it’s the best customer care we have had since before the pandemic, they were polite & topped our glasses up all evening & with a...

Lovely meal but slightly disappointed in the amount of lobster included in the lobster and sea bass main. For £25 I would expect slightly more than what I got but the flavours were delicious nonetheless.

Great menu including a vegetarian section. Enjoyed 2 starters, octopus and xo scallops with confit chicken, polenta and orange cake & passion fruit curd was delicious. Service was exceptional! Thank You

A warm welcome, an attentive server and amazing food. We visited here on the lunchtime of our anniversary. We had a wonderful meal. Very tasty.

This was not a good experience. The fish wasn’t fresh and the vegetables tasted bland. Instead of dosing the dishes in sauces and dressings much would be improved by serving fresh and crisp produce. On the way to the rest rooms I negotiated a carpet...

Booked a table for 8.15pm, got a lovely spot near the open window (warm evening) with a view of the marina in what was a busy and fun atmosphere. Everyone we interacted with was attentive and very helpful. The food was excellent and well presented...

A very quaint restaurant, friendly staff providing excellent service from the moment you walk in. I ordered the beer battered haddock and chips, it came with homemade tartare sauce and mushy peas, reasonably priced and excellently presented on the plate, salted caramel tart and all...

Gorgeous food and drink! We were warmly greeted and sat promptly at a lovely table for two. I couldn’t remember if I had requested gluten free when I booked but the menu was ready for me, so clearly yes The choice for my non-coeliac husband...

Sat outside and enjoyed excellent foods and superb service. My guest has a few challenges in life and the young lady manager was a star. She and her staff were genuinely lovely, and could not have been more courteous and kind. Bless you all. Service...

I dined here one Friday evening before heading to the theatre. We had our aperitif outside to enjoy the sunshine and then moved inside for our meal. My friend had the steak which she said was delicious and I had the warm duck salad, also...

The Bistro has always been one of my favourite restaurants and we have always previously enjoyed the lovely set menu on a weekend evening. There would always be a lovely selection to choose from. This time we were provided with the A la carte menu...

They say they are dogs and kids friendly, but if your dog barks or child cries/runs around, you will be asked to leave by the owner. When we booked nobody told us about these rules. The owner talks to you with an attitude and arrogance....

We went with friends and would not go back, service poor in fact everything poor. We regularly eat out in Ipswich and this was dreadful and very expensive. Certainly would not return

Chose this restaurant on line. Menu looked interesting and exciting. This place exceeded my expectations in every way. Lovely decor, modern / pop art themed. Friendly warm welcome. The food bordered on the sublime and the wine wonderful. Thoroughly recommend.

We came Monday afternoon for lunch. We sat outside and this was lovely. I ordered a pina colada but came in a martini glass. Didn't taste the same from a wrong glass. We both ordered the Burger. Was ok but rather dry and served with...

Gentle music, nice staff, two excellent meals. One was a tasty fish pie with a side salad for contrast of textures and flavors. The other a beef salad with excellent polenta, sliced beef cooked to ordered level and quickly seared greens.

Well we're to begin . Excellent waiting staff took us to our table, menu's given and allowed enough time to make our choices. I went for the sirloin steak ( medium rare) and it was cooked to perfection. Other ppl ordered the Haddock and chips,...

Really enjoyed our food, I went for the Raclette it wasn’t a problem to swap the potatoes for chips, hubby opted for the burger, both came with so much cheese, service was really good, we made a passing comment that it was our wedding anniversary,...

I booked this for Mother’s Day for myself and my parents and I am so glad I did. Exceptional food and service - we had the best day. When we arrived we had drinks outside, but the barman upstairs was so knowledgable on the spirits...

We both had the burgers and they were the best ee have had in a long long time. You could taste the meat, beautiful. Also novel way they put the cheese on top. The chips were excellent as well. Staff very friendly. Would recommend if...

Booked here for an evening family birthday meal. What a let down!! Having eaten here several times pre covid and enjoyed it every time this was a real letdown. Whilst I realise that the catering and leisure industry has suffered greatly this should not be...

Superb meal yet again. Thank you Julian and your excellent team and for letting me have my favourite table.

Been on the list for years - finally got round to a visit today. All 3 of us all really enjoyed our lunch and the servers were very attentive and helpful. Not the cheapest place for lunch (which is why I've marked it a 4)...

Called into the Wine Boutique as we were staying a few doors down we were made to feel immediately welcome and the concept was explained. An amazing range of wines at a very good price, with £7 corkage which represented very good value indeed. The...

We had a great meal at Bistro on the Quay. We all had the duck hash starter which was delicious served with a Duck’s egg and a mustard sauce. My wife and I had the raclette which was fab and my son had the cheeseburger...

We visited Wine Boutique on the Quay before going down to the Bistro. George behind the bar was friendly, and knowledgeable and introduced us to some lovely wines. We then headed downstairs to the Bistro on the Quay where we had raclette for two. This...

Came here for a work lunch and the service and food was fantastic. I have a nut allergy and my food option was amended to suit my needs without any fuss, and we felt very well looked after throughout our time there. I don't often...

Having been to this restaurant a number of times with friends and having mistakenly booked a table and supplied holding deposit, for an incorrect day, one would presume that on one accession, this restaurant would be happy to refund this amount, based on being a...

Visited the restaurant with my girlfriend. The menu was very limited and of the 5 choices of mains, we ordered the waiter’s recommendation. He returned to explain it was also not available and so ordered the Raclette. This was not a raclette and was simply...

Great find! Lovely place, buzzing with atmosphere, and friendly staff. We stumbled across it as it was close to our hotel. Would recommend

We visited one night in December before going to comedy night in the town hall, I personally had roast turkey and it was very tasty, nice location, great atmosphere, nice ambience, wine bar above is lovely if you like your wine, can’t fault this place.

Our family shall not be returning. In times of such difficulty for us all, I cannot forgive such poor customer service.

We came here on a busy Friday lunchtime in the run up to Christmas. We were a table of two surrounded by Christmas parties, and we were very well looked after from start to finish, I am vegetarian and have a nut allergy and so...

I used to be a regular & always had a good choice of menu & excellent quality food. Visited with a friend last night & we both struggled to find something tasty it all looked weird and unappetising. We did not want mash with red...

Wow!!! Bistro On The Quay made my friends Wedding Day lunch 01.12.21 so special with a decorated table in the window and some special touches. From the moment we entered to the moment we left we could not have been happier. The service and quality...

Nice start to the evening in the wine bar upstairs. Le Patron on good form. Friendly professional staff added to the enjoyment of a lovely meal. Started with Rarebit and ended with cognac ice cream. Delicious.

Fabulous as always. Food. Service. Ambience. Views. Have eaten here several times whenever we visit Ipswich and it is always top notch. Will be back for sure ♥️

Nice people good service great food. We had the lamb as main and the cheese board. All vary good! The prices for kids were very good 50%

I felt very disappointed in the service last night. First time I had eaten in this restaurant.  We ordered our food, then the waiter came over with our nibbles. I asked the waiter what is that cheese that that Couple is having it looks really...

The best puree I have ever tasted and that wasn't even the best bit. Rabbit terrine perfectly accompanied by a wonderful jam. Duo of lamb perfect and pink pork with celeriac and black pudding. My main was so good I danced!!! Desert a light cake...

Great menu and ambiance, with an excellent choice of wine - Thanks to Julien, Barbara, Imogen and all the team for a lovely evening

First time in Ipswich and this restaurant was recommended to us by a local. So glad we followed the recommendation as we had a really lovely evening! The food was beautiful...very flavoursome, generous and beautifully presented. They do not have a kids' menu, but instead...

First time at the waterfront and we chose Bistro on the Quay. What a wonderful decision. We went to the Wine Boutique upstairs first and had a glass of wine while looking at the menu and we're able choose a bottle of wine. The young...

We went for a meal as a group of eight , catching up with part of the family who we hadn’t seen for some time. As we were a large group we were asked to submit our choices beforehand which wasn’t a problem at all....

Absolutely outstanding food! We had an overnight stay at the Salthouse celebrating an anniversary so was looking to eat out. Could not recommend enough, the food was amazing, service was spot on and the staff are so friendly. Was told it was a family run...

Excellent, we had a great evening, service was very good, little mix up with steaks but swiftly and professionally sorted, the food was excellent, one of the best meals out for a long time. I would recommend the scallops to start Very Nice. Will be...

Absolutely fantastic food & service, will be back as soon as we can. Had the mid week set menu which was superb value.

We visited the restaurant after getting a voucher for my 30th birthday, the first time we had been out to eat for a long time and we were not disappointed. We had garlic ciabatta to start us off with the raclette cheese which was delish....

First ever visit to Bistro on the Quay and it was exceptional. All of the six dishes were had were great produce, treated beautifully and presented elegantly. The wine choices are vast, varied and very reasonably priced, the knowledge.. priceless. The most notable thing (as...

Food was excellent and the staff made our dinner out a real celebration. They were really lovely - efficient, friendly and calm. I would certainly recommend this Bistro and it is enlivened by the art works displayed. The cognac ice cream is to die for!

One of the best meals ever enjoyed here so returned the following evening and were not disappointed. Service is excellent and food exceptionally good and different from usual restaurants, Would highly recommend

My wife and I both had a delicious meal, and the wine we had was very good (the Bordeaux). We would particularly recommend the arancini and risotto (in the set menus). Our waitress was friendly, cheerful and very attentive! All in all, a great experience.

Visited for a 70th birthday party on Saturday food was excellent and the staff were brilliant could not fault anything we were a party of 28 good time had by all thanks Bistro on the quay for a good night

!LStaff looked after my elderly mum and we had a super lunch. The food was exceptional. Highly recommend the lamb and the guinea fowl. Thank you

Visited on Saturday and food was ok. I had hallibert but the potatoes seemed to be out of a tin! My husband had lamb which was beautifully cooked but spoiled by the barbecue sauce it was smothered in. It was a shame really as could...

Food perfect as usual but the dessert was just exceptional. Chocolate orb filled with mousse with strawberries, honeycomb and chocolate crumb, salted caramel poured over the orb. Best dessert ever.

Visited for food and drinks over the August bank holiday, had a superb meal and drinks, service was amazing too and the view and the weather, great experience.

Great food and choice. Staff welcoming and very efficient. We had a really good time and had a table next to the window overlooking the marina which was so nice. Very nice not to feel rushed along and the staff very so friendly.

I visited with a friend and neither of had been since the Bistro changed hands. I had the halibut which unfortunately was dry, full of bones and poorly presented.. My friend had the seabass and risotto which she remarked was flavoured too strongly with cheese....

This little bistro is a real gem. The staff were really polite and the food was beautifully presented especially the duo of lamb and the halibut, which tasted every bit S good as they looked.

Superb meal and great location. Staff very friendly with swift service. Food well presented and wonderfully cooked. Highly recommended venue!

Amazing service and lovely food. Lady who served us couldn’t be more helpful with my very fussy daughter. She was even offered us to cut there thick chips to thin as my daughter won’t eat thick ones. Amazing customer service

Bistro on the quay is a fantastic restaurant for yr family & friends! If yr looking for Best burger in Ipswich this is No1! Very talents group of chefs with passion for delivery high end quality dishes for great value! It’s run by a great...

We dropped into The Bistro without having booked. We were greeted by a friendly young lady who looked after us well. I couldn't decide on which starter as I liked several. So it was resolved by my having 2 starters instead of a main. My...

Accidentally wondered into this place - and was pleasantly surprised. Decently priced, good quality food - served by young, enthusiastic staff (and the unlimited raclette was a bonus).