Duke's Head Somerleyton in Waveney

Seriously one of the best plates of food I have ever had! Staff are friendly and atmosphere cosy. Feel totally comfortable to sit on my own and enjoy the culinary delights from the very talented chef

We had planned to visit the Duke's Head by taking our boat to Somerleyton Staithe. Weather foiled that plan but we took a train from Brundall to Somerleyton. It was well worth the effort. The food, service, decor and ambience were all top notch. It was a little quiet when we arrived at 4pm (Wednesday afternoon) but we were well looked after from the outset to the end of our meal. By the time we were eating dinner a little after 6pm there were plenty of others dining giving the restaurant a nice buzz. We hadn't eaten much so we had nibbles (Halloumi Chips and Figs - sorry no pic but these were great), starters (Crab and Parma Ham) and mains (Duck and Chicken Supreme). We would have had dessert but had to get the train back and were short of time. All the food was well prepared, looked great and tasted wonderful. Really very good combinations of textures and flavours. We would have gone back for lunch the next day but again travel arrangements interfered. If you like high quality food this is a place to go - you will not be disappointed.

We enjoyed the food and atmosphere in the Dukes Head so much we altered our itinerary so we could call in again. The staff were all friendly and professional and the chef is a food alchemist. We all had different meals and we all had food envy and all of us were delighted with our choices. As a none meat eater it was great to see something better than the usual bland offerings. The veggie burger was by far the best one I've eaten since I gave up eating meat 8 years ago. I highly recommend the Dukes Head.

Really great welcome and really dog friendly, made more of a fuss of the dogs than they did if us (in a good way). Really nice food and a friendly local atmosphere.

I love a drink after work here during the week....but the music made ys stay for just one. Please adjust your music taste to suit the time of day/or the clientele.