Fox & Goose in Mid Suffolk

We treated our niece and her husband for lunch here to celebrate her 40th birthday - what a treat it was. We have eaten here many times before and Sunday lunch lived up to, and exceeded our expectations. What amazing food, the roast beef and the roast potatoes were just the best. A lovely atmosphere in the smaller downstairs room with beautifully laid up tables with fresh linen. The staff who served up were superb, so professional. It was a first class experience in every way, and we can't wait to return. We only wish this superb eatery was near us in Devon, not 6 hours away in Suffolk!

We chose the taster menu and all I can say is 10 out of 10 for the food. It was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. The service was exemplary and we could not fault the evening in any way. Highly recommend.

This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in many years, namely because there was a good choice for vegetarians & the food I chose was excellent throughout. Too often vegetarians aren’t catered for fully & yet here, at The Fox & Goose, there was an excellent choice. The food was delicious, fresh and beautifully presented (all 3 courses). Service was attentive, well paced and friendly. The atmosphere in the restaurant was calm and leisurely. (Oh, and my husband had a good dinner, too!)

Set menu excellent quality and good value. Very attentive and pleasant staff. Clearly a very talented chef who knows how to enhance the flavours of his dishes

All my previous reviews have been really positives in all aspects of the F & G. However things can go easily awry. Our reservation was booked online as normal. Upon arriving we checked in under the name making the booking and were taken into a room that we lated found out was not classed as the restaurant. So we were seated on a table for 6 (4 of us) and started taking a look at the menu when we asked to move onto a table for 4 adjacent. This we did and then noticed that the menu was not the restaurant 'table de hote'. When asked that its was not the menu for us the server said yes it is as its the Pub menu. It was pointed out to her that we had booked for the restaurant room and the TDH, no she said, look you have booked this room in the comments section online. Again it was pointed out to her that, no we had booked online requesting the specific room as normal. She came out with the booking sheet and commented, look you asked for the room here on the paper. We asked what name it was booked under, guess what, yes not our name. So at this point we were moved again to the correct room with a simple apology. This could have easily ruined our evening but fortunately the Chef's cooking, delivery of our meal was as good as always, thank goodness for that.

We had dinner here around mid September, lovely food, very good service, very enjoyable evening. Would definitely recommend.

Went here with two members of our family who were due to get married the following day. The service was very good, not too fast which was nice. The food was great, locally made sausages, really good rib eye steak and lovely desserts ( the...

The food here is really good, and not bad value at all. We live fairly close, so will almost certainly visit again. The only slight niggle is that the service at first was a bit slow. We sat down at 7, and our starters arrived...

Good food and a very friendly service have rebooked for another dinner. We liked the bar area for a predrink, feels good

Mi esposa y yo comimos mucho y realmente puedan examinarse por rayos este lugar después de que nos lo recomendó. Tienen una combinación ganadora de una buena ubicación, buen restaurante, buen servicio y excelente comida. Esta fue una de las mejores comidas que he comido. Tuve la salchichas y puré. Fue muy bueno para lo que es una comida sencilla, llena de sabor y profundidad. Mi esposa eligió el plato de pescado ahumado, que era excelente. Para postre me elegido el pudin. Ligera y sabrosa. Mi esposa el flan, igual de bueno.En general una gran comida que pensamos.

As it is a few months since I wrote a review for this restaurant, which we visit regularly, I thought it time to do so again. Five words - it never fails to excel!

Really good tasting menu, which was also good value. Wide range of flavours, wasn't anything that wasn't good. Service was perfect, friendly and genuine. Very considerate to my disabled needs. I had asked about using a rollator in the restaurant by email but nothing else. When we got there they had reserved a space for me by the door, and came out to tell us and check i was OK with the 2 steps in the pub and then 1 step into the downstairs restaurant area. There is more seating upstairs for the restaurant, so if stairs are a challenge I would let them know. Highly recommend.

Very welcoming, always accomodating, and lovely food. The menu is always interesting, and offers a good choice for all tastes.

We have been coming here for much more than 10 years and value the consistently high levels of quality and service. It never fails to please and to provide delightful food, perfectly prepared and served in this lovely old building in the middle of a pretty Suffolk village. A visit here is always a "Treat" and something to savour.

We had a lovely meal at the Fox and Goose, the menu is bold and seasonal but not pretentious e.g. lamb with gooseberry sauce and mint pesto and the treacle tart with blackberry and hazelnut was mind-blowing. The owner served us, filling in for a staff shortage, always nice to see them getting involved; we felt like the price was completely reasonable and we were happy it was going somewhere worthy. Definite recommend.

We've been here so many times, we've lost count: our wedding meal (2009), parents 80th celebrations, Christmas eves, New Year's eve's, a special ask for grouse (when it's not a usual for the menu, and perfectly cooked), and any old excuse to eat at this wonderful place, whether with family, or just us two.... Paul and his team don't need the accolades of the Good Food Guide or Michelin status, they are on their own, standing out of the crowd in this part of the Suffolk/Norfolk border. If you're visiting the area this restaurant is a must. The food is great, the staff are polite and welcoming. Service is very good. They take care of you and make you feel special whether you eat at lunchtime or evening, in the more informal downstairs area or upstairs à la Carte. They cope with any requests.We live very locally and thank our lucky stars to have this on our doorstep (since 2008).

My third visit last night but probably the best so far! Incredible Hake main tasted like the sea on a plate. Delicious. Complemented it with a gorgeous Gavi wine. A foodies heaven.

Visited the Fox and Goose for a family celebration. Initially disappointed with the menu offer but they were able to provide alternatives and the food was well cooked. Did not drink as driving but overall a very reasonable priced meal in pleasant surroundings that was served by welcoming, polite and efficient staff.Highly recommended

We visited this restaurant for our anniversary as we were staying at nearby weybread lakes. The food was amazing, and we found it was great value for money

Arrived at venue and welcomed by very friendly staff,after a drink in the lounge where we selected our food we were shown to our table in the restaurant.The food was excellent particularly Pork Cheeks for starter.Tables had proper table clothes and decoration was very good.Service was excellent, the only downside was a very noisy free standing air con.unit.However we will go again and thoroughly recommend the Fox and Goose.

We often go here because: You are guaranteed: a warm welcome, great service, excellent food and a lovely setting. One of our favorite places, especially for special occasions

We try to find a good excuse to come to the Fox and Goose as the food, wine, setting and staff are always first class but yesterday we just went with friends for no other reason than we all wanted to enjoy a wonderful lunch together. We weren't disappointed - we never are. Thank you.

The Fox & Goose has always been a little hidden gem. The standard of food has always been very good and I must say that the pate on their main menu is really excellent. The last two occasions I have been however I have ordered the fillet steak (on the rarer side of medium rare), which I must add was cooked perfectly, however the meat itself was more chewy than I would have expected and not up to their usual standard.. I wonder if they have changed their butcher? Had this not been my recent experience I wouldn't have hesitated in giving it 4 stars. I cannot fault he service, it is always very good. Not 100% keen on the new table layout, I preferred it how it was before with the bar on the other side. Otherwise great!

My husband booked lunch for my birthday as we like to use this restaurant for special occasions. As ever the staff were very welcoming and the food absolutely delicious. Each plate is well presented and every mouthful full of flavour. One of the best meals we have ever had and not over expensive. Service is very good but they still give you time to savour each course; the table is yours for as long as you want. There are several dining areas but we prefer to sit in the main area which used to be the bar. I have recommended the Fox and Goose many times - can't recommend it highly enough.

Very friendly and good humoured staff made us feel really welcome. 3 course lunch menu was excellent value. The menu had loads of lovely things on it, so it was hard to choose! Starter of goats cheese and salmon fish cake with chilli pickled courgette was amazing, as was the chocolate orange desert. When I asked about the chocolate orange before I ordered it, the waitress playfully said she can't tell me! It was delicious, but I will say no more to preserve the mystery! I was a little disappointed with the beef main, which lacked seasoning but was perfectly cooked. Good wine list and very reasonably priced. Have booked to go again one evening next week and already looking forward to it!

My wife and I lunched, with friends from Fressingfield, at their local, and what a local!The building itself is straight out of a period drama, in a lovely village in rural Suffolk, just one the border from Norfolk. Stunning views of the lovely church from the window.We enjoyed a superb quality two course meal for a very reasonable price, the quality of the food was notable, as was the presentation.

Absolutely lovely! Great food in lovely setting. Family Sunday lunch interesting menu with more than the typical roasts.

When we booked there were only places available at the bar, but they managed to find us a table in the restaurant by the time we got there. Service was excellent and the food was well presented and delicious. Little extras (gazpacho taster and pineaple palate cleanser) made a welcome difference.

An exceptional restaurant with the owner- chef serving interesting, flavoursome and well presented food. Very pleasant and welcoming staff in an elegant and attractive room.

We went to the Fox and Goose with a couple of friends and we were all delighted. The food was better than we expected, more like Michelin Star standard, beautifully presented. We ate downstairs in the pub for the ambiance and the waitresses were friendly. I actually took photos of the food it was so pretty! The whole experience was lovely, the village, the pub and the food.

The whole experience of dining at the Fox and Goose is perfect. Great view over the church and the graveyard ( bit spooky when it gets dark ! ) Perfectly cooked lamb, tasty pea mousse with quail eggs, complementary gazpachos one as entree and a lime and mousse one later as palette cleanser. Would definitely recommend and will be back soon !

We had such a lovely evening here, the food was delicious. Our waiter was really friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back.

We went a couple of months ago and loved it that much that we went the night after too. Staff friendly and really lovely food. Haven't eaten in the restaurant area and probably won't, it appears you get the same food but more of a fine dine experience for more money and I think it's great as it is. A must try :)

How can I begin to review the fabulous food we have had at the fox and goose. Everything is always just right from the friendly welcome when you enter to the delicious food, clever chefs, and the good choice of wines to accompany the dishes. Good I relaxed atmosphere where nothing is too much trouble. Thank you to all of the team there for some delicious meals.

Good food with interesting flavour combinations at fair price: loin of lamb cooked just to my taste (they did not ask how rare I would like it) with surprising sauces which worked well. The wine list is good and inexpensive. A great evening!

We were taken by friends who had dined at the Fox and Goose previously and had praised it very highly.The service from arrival until we went up to the restaurant was faultless as was the location and ambiance. The food was absolutely fantastic and the wines excellent. The whole evening and experience was, sadly, marred by the waitress in the restaurant upstairs who was downright rude and offensive to our friend, including referring to his previous visit thus 'I always remember the problem customers'. After finishing our meal we had a drink in the bar downstairs and reported our experience to the utterly charming member of staff who was serving behind the bar.I would certainly return as this is a fabulous restaurant but I would specifically ask that the young lady who was working in the restaurant in Friday 17th of June did not serve me.

I don't know who said that about the rain but we were so fed up with the constant downpours recently we actually checked the weather to find somewhere dry for a lunch.Fressingfield seemed to be the only place in East Anglia that was to escape yesterday so without booking we drove to The Fox and Goose visiting for the first time in about forty years. Are we glad we did. Brilliant welcome and friendly and efficient service. A pint of Adnams Ghost and a lime and lemonade for Mrs Tripper1941 while we selected from the interesting menu. Take a look on their site. We each had a different starter both decided on the superbly presented pork. We shared the F &G Chocolate Orange not really having room for it but wanting to test out at least one of the offerings. Nice coffee to round off with a couple of pieces of delicious fudge and honeycomb. Well satisfied with the bill and we kept saying to each other how we had enjoyed our lunch right up until bed time.So we will be going back really soon regardless of the weather and will certainly book before leaving as the place was being visited by diners who were obviously local and regulars.

What a warm and amazing place and relaxing with fabulous food and staff where great too . Love to comeback again recommend to friends and family. Thank you.

Another perfect evening in an amazing place with great friends, food and wine, we do prefer the upstairs restaurant. Already booked again and can't wait.

We were staying in weybread lakes and decided to eat in the fox and goose as it was reccomemded in one of the reviews in their places to eat book. No problem with last minute booking for the resturant . Staff were very attentive we were one of the first couples there within Half an hour the place was full. We were shown a lovely table overlooking the pond the food was lamb cooked to perfection I believe it was the special excellent service and food thank you .

A tremendous view and excellent food. We were able to eat outside and listen to the crows in the trees and watch the fish in the pond. Service was great and the prices reasonable

My Husband and myself visited the evening of Fri 6th May. We were greeted with a warm welcome and shown to our table upstairs we had an exquisite meal. The tastes were outstanding. Well done to everyone, and many many thanks for making our day special.I feel this is value for money and it never disappoints. The staff are very attentive,polite and professional. Booking is advisable.

Wow, the food here never disappoints no matter how busy they are or many times we visit. The menu is always different and exciting showcasing seasonal foods. Today's roast beef just melted in your mouth!! Thank you fox and goose.

Lunch or dinner at the Fox and Goose is always a pleasure - great food, great staff, almost fine dining at reasonable prices.Owner and Head Chef Paul likes to throw a few special events into his calendar, and in March my wife and I attended the fourth in a series of special menu evenings arranged over the past few months. This one was an Indian themed evening - unusual in as much as this is a British/Mediterranean style restaurant.As usual the service was great - our waitress Liz looking after all the diners in the upstairs main restaurant room having the special menu for the evening.The food was fantastic, if a little odd in places! Think US nouveau cuisine with French influence but with an Indian twang to it all. Not easy to imagine, let alone pull off.For my own tastes I think in some ways the food was not quite Indian enough, but as an eating experience it was well worth the effort and expense, which for the Fox and Goose was as usual very reasonable.

My 3rd visit. 2 lunch and 1 Sunday lunch ...unable to find fault. First class and certainly recommend for great menu that excites one.

6 of us for a meal out. Service was refulgent. One of our party is dairy free & gluten free and hadn't called in advance, they were amazing: 'just pick a dish and our chef's will adapt to suit your needs' I was well impressed. Only down side, there were two other tables of a similar size and it was sometimes difficult to hear each other speak, but if that's all I've to moan about - Well done you!! Thank you for a smashing evening, company was quite good too!

Although we go to the F&G regularly, I only occasionally leave a review. Today is such a day. We went for lunch, and had the set £21 3 courses. One of paid a £5 supplement for fillet of beef, so our food cost was £46. The quality, cooking expertise, imaginative ingredients were incredible.Every course was exceptional, and with the reasonably priced quality wine, the meal was probably the best we have ever had at the F&G - and it had a lot to beat from the past!Thankyou everyone yet again.

One of the very best eating places in East Anglia. Delightful ambience, a genuinely imaginative and stimulating menu, charming and attentive staff, very reasonable prices: what is there not to like?

Took my secretary for lunch to celebrate her leaving to set up in her own business. I have been regularly but this was a first for her, and she was not disappointed. Delightful and varied choices from the menu and the service was first class.

Another fantastic meal, we tried the pub menu this time and it is excellent, wonderful menu choices, delicious tasty delights in every course.

Thank you Paul for making our big family celebration a special one!The food and service were excellent as always, perfectly marrying the flavours of each morsel and presented wonderfully on the plate too! You dealt with our large group admirably and catered to the kids perfectly, everybody had a wonderful lunch and were most content!Over the past 10 years we have kept coming back to this wonderful restaurant, truly a hidden gem of 5 star quality hidden in the glorious Suffolk countryside!

As a family, this is one of our favourite pubs in the local area. The food is always amazing & the staff are always really welcoming & polite. I'd recommend visiting for either lunch or dinner; the atmosphere is nice in the evenings but at lunch time the set price is very reasonable.

the taste the service they style is great British food at its best. Deep in the Suffolk country side well worth fitting this good food experience into a fun packed day.

we first heard of the F&G when they catered for a friend's wedding, we thought we'd therefore try it when we moved to the area. It took some time but we decided to go for a Valentine's treat, which it wasn't! On arrival we had a Luke warm greeting, gave our drinks order & fairly promptly our food order, from there it seemed to slow down - we suspect that this was because we didn't order the taster menu. My starter & main were quite similar (Goats cheese and fish with what turned out to be a warm avocado smear - the only two things I could order being pregnant & allergic to citrus) and the second was not cohesive at all with prawns that were really quite rubbery. The foam 'bonus' canapé was nice though. My husband's food was much better than my own! He decided to have a dessert but having waited 45 minutes to place the order we decided to leave instead. Overall very disappointing as we'd so looked forward to trying the place.

We had 3 courses here a few nights ago, and they were all absolutely delicious. Actually, with the olives, bread, amuse bouche and pallet cleanser, which we hadn't expected, it turned out to b more like 6 courses. It was amongst the nicest tasting and well presented meals I have had.

We arrived at 7pm .The restaurant was empty , we didn't get a very warm greeting. The table was in a very bad position were everyone had to walk past. Service was very poor although the food was good. It appeared understaffed to cope with a party of eight, a party of twelve , two tables of two and a table of six which came in almost all together. Seating very uncomfortable. Overall a poor experience.

Back again in Fressingfield - how lucky are they to have such a memorable dining experience in a very small village?None of our dining companions has ever faulted ANY dish at any time during our visits to F&G. I may have to take up residence in the village.If you are remotely close to this restaurant GIVE IT A VISIT.Advisable to book, either Lunch or Dinner.

Excellent service, superb food, good beer, fine wine served at exactly the right temperature, great ambience and civilised dining companions. Probably the best apple pie I have had in my 61 years. All in a pub in a village no one ever heard of in the back of beyond. Astonishing and wonderful.

Our first visit and one we would wish to repeat. Excellent choice of local produce, beautifully presented and pleasing to both sight and stomach. Excellent.

The Fox and Goose is situated by the church in the centre of the village. The food is great, the staff are great and Paul is a fine chef with a brilliant team.

A really lovely evening at The Fox and Goose. We are on final countdown for the birth of our baby so wanted to have a 'last supper' before not being able to go out for a couple of years!The welcome we received was warm an friendly. The food was of an excellent standard and very reasonably priced. For obvious reasons we did not drink much alcohol but I did drool over the extensive wine list.We will definitely find a baby sitter so we can visit the Fox and Goose again.

Recently visited Fox & Goose on a Sunday early evening & then a Sat night. On both occasions the food was really tasty with a good menu to choose from & friendly staff. The service was slightly slower on the Sat evening but it was very busy at the time.I would recommend booking in advance as it is very popular.I had sea bass & then a chocolate dessert which were lovely. My partner had the apple tart which he really enjoyed.Well recommended.

The Fox and Goose is set in a lovely location and in the summer it is a great place to dine al fresco under the huge sun umbrellas. The rest of the year it is lovely to eat freshly prepared food in the bars or restaurant. They understand food here are are prepared to go off-menu if you have particular requirements, The wine list is really good and not expensive and the service is spot-on - not obsequious but friendly and helpful. First rate!

I went to the Fox & Goose last night. Two of our group were veggies and, as we had told the pub ahead, they had laid on options, additional to the standard menus, including a beetroot tart tatin, which was delicious. The more traditional steak & chips was enhanced by a lovely horseradish & fresh herb sauce & the desserts maintained the same high standard. We found the service friendly & efficient. We'll certainly be going back with other groups of fortunate friends!

Been many times before and great food. Nice dining areas. Recommended to book as they seem to get mostly dinner parties when we have been in.Only negative it that it can be hefty on the wallet and doesn't have the biggest selection at the bar for ales etc due to space. On our last visit it was very nice but they must have a new head chef as he seemed very keen on pannacottas to be with the starters, dessert and appetiser between main dishes. Although all perfectly nice, a bit repetitive.

We have eaten here on several occasions now and can only rave about the whole experience. Delicious, well cooked and presented food. Have had the taster menu twice, what a glorious way to try some very delicious treats and also had lunch here, cannot fault the service nor the food, wonderful.

We've never had anything other than exceptional food here. Upmarket food, upmarket prices and friendly staff. Its a treat place to go and never disappoints.

From the moment you step inside your in for a treat. Your made very welcome by the friendly staff. The food is fantastic. Really well presented and cooked extremely well with lovely twists. If you get a chance to be near Diss in Suffolk. Make sure this restaurant is on your list to visit

Pork rillettes with apple puree, smokey bacon and onion toast, celeriac remoulade, crackling and watercress salad. Excellent.Slow cooked lamb fillet with caramelized shallot and pear chutney, mille feuille potatoes, chorizo puree, savoy cabbage, roast celeriac and Madeira jus. Superb.Lemon panna cotta with toasted meringue, blueberry jelly, lemon curd,tarragon sorbet and raspberry crystals. Sensational.What's not to like?John

Our first visit to the Fox & Goose, despite living in Suffolk. We really should have gone before - definitely been missing out on a really delightful restaurant with homely, but pleasant ambiance. The food was excellent with a good wine list. Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Happy, friendly face service - we will be back....

Lovely, interesting food and a friendly ,professional atmosphere.Lovely selection of food and good selection of wines.

It was a nice first experience of this restaurant.It was pretty slow to be seated at 7-30 as there was a muddle with the birthday booking in front of us (don't know whose fault!), slow to take first drinks orders at table left us a little thirsty! Wine was good, if a bit heavy on the markup. Food was generally considered to be good, if not special.No fire lit--perhaps just as well as we would have been roasted!Tables pretty close to get max numbers in.Overall bill perhaps a bit on the high side for the dinner but would go again.

Love this place. Food is delicious. Service is excellent and very friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. We are regular customers and it isn't unheard of to find our drinks on the bar as we walk in, if they have seen us park! Have had many lovely evenings here

Invited to a friends 50th at the Fox and Goose, we were in a party of 24 in a private but very comfortable separate dining room. A very warm welcome from all the staff who were obviously well trained and very capable of making the evening a pleasure. The food was delicious and as usual full of different flavours. Would recommend any to try the restaurant whether individually or in a party. We have been several times and on each occasion the food and service have been excellent

Our second visit to the Fox & Goose & I was sadden to see the decline. We were seated downstairs which was chilly despite the open fire and lacked any atmosphere at all. Seemed like we were the forgotten diners as the upstairs appeared to be where the larger parties were seated. During the dinner we were given two complimentary items, a parsnip foam with a meat fritter in the bottom of the glass or just a parsnip foam for the vegetarians and an apple crumble with vanilla custard. To be honest the crumble was by far the best dish of the evening. The courses we ordered we ok - nothing special and certainly not dishes that justified the high price tag. We had 3 courses each - one of the mains carried a £4 supplement, 1 side dish, 2 soft drinks, a tea & a coffee and the bill came to over £82! The whole establishment seemed tired & jaded, stairways in need of a paint & carpets tatty & cheap looking.Definitely not the same standard, quality or value for money we'd experienced previously. I wonder whether it just continues to trade of its old AA awards. All in all a sad disappointment.

There is a distinct lack of good restaurants in the immediate area and the Fox and Goose stands above anything else. The service is very friendly and efficient, the ambiance just right and food truly delicious. Well worth the cost and we are only sorry we live 10 miles away.

Many years ago the F&G was a favourite destination but due to a house move we hadn't visited for 9 years. The interior has changed dramatically, the ground floor is now wooden tables with a pub feel plus a private dining room being available too. (this had a party having a lovely time). Upstairs is the restaurant which we'd booked for Sunday lunch. The wood fire was burning in the grate, grand, lined curtains hung a the windows overlooking the church and our round table had wonderful linen. The Sunday lunch menu consists of starters, mains and deserts - 2 courses for £20, 3 courses for £25. There is a nice little upstairs sitting room to discuss and decide on menu choices. Whilst there is a F&G take on a Sunday roast there are also options of pheasant, fish and vegetarian. Well behaved children are accepted and catered for with smaller portions of the grownups plates, Homemade bread rolls were delicious and water was provided on the table as a matter of course (nice touch as you're out in the wilds and someone has got to drive). The mains were absolutely delicious, with wonderful flavours. The desserts were a wonderful selection of deconstructed mango cheesecake, treacle and pear tart and a chocolate and pistachio mousse, to name but three. On a bleak grey November day in the wilds of north Suffolk there were 23 people in the restaurant which tells you how popular it is. Good service, wonderful food and a snug restaurant setting. Make sure you book so you're not disappointed.

I'd heard very good things about the Fox and Goose and it didn't disappoint. Drinks and nibbles in the sitting room whilst we viewed the menu followed by a beautiful table in the upstairs dining area. So many new and exciting things to try - the menu is not for the traditionalist. Every dish was presented beautifully and was a delight to eat - goats cheese foam with celery popcorn - yummy. Sea bass with giant quinoa- exquisite and all the little extra's appearing between the courses. It's not the cheapest place I've visited but for a special occasion this is a great choice. Service was excellent too and what a lovely building.

We took friends for their first visit to the F & G, promising them good food in pleasant surroundings.They agreed. We all enjoyed the excellent food, good wine, and attentive service.As others have commented, this is a restaurant disguised as a village pub. Not the place for drinking, but certainly a top place for dining.

Set in a picturesque Suffolk village, The Fox & Goose is a lovely building. The dining room is decked with white linen & the historic beams make for a wonderfully cosy feel. The cooking is assured, with excellent presentation, particularly for the starters, where the crockery strikes exactly the right balance of noticability, without the need for unnecessary fuss (I saw no slates or boards, which was a refreshing change). Our party of 5 all had the Sunday menu roast rib of beef which was beautifully tender, with crisp roast potatoes and voluminous Yorkshire puddings. The gravy was intensely powerful & flavoured - utterly delicious and indicative of a chef who really cares about the small details.A tip for fellow wine lovers at lunchtime, is to ask for the evening wine list - why do restaurants not just give you the full list? The Picpoul de Pinet was crisp and vibrant, matching very well with the range of starters. With the beef, the 2012 Jealous Sisters Pinot Noir, from Wairarapa,in New Zealand, was simply sublime - light, elegant but with depth of perfume & raspberry fruit. In fact, the whole wine list is well put together, clearly from a range of suppliers, which is a good sign, and like the general menu, offers good value, especially if you are prepared to go slightly 'off-piste'.My only note of caution was the service - don't get me wrong, everyone we came into contact with was friendly & hospitable, the young waitresses all being delightful and smiling. It was simply the service techniques that would benefit from training. The dining room, with its white linen, and quality of food, gives one the impression of fine dining, but the 'food show' on delivery grates slightly - it can be so easily rectified. The actual service of the wine really needs improving as well. Our bottle of Pinot Noir was simply 'plonked' on the table already open. I appreciate that this would matter not a jot to many people, but there is a correct way of doing things. The answer, of course lies simply in a focused course of training in service techniques - the welcoming attitudes are already in place. Once that is complete, the Fox & Goose will be truly exceptional, and then, perhaps the Michelin people should visit?

Set in a great old building the Fox and Goose is really just a restaurant with no real bar. The setting feels like you are eating in someones home, something I really liked but might not suit everyone. The atmosphere was really nice and the staff polite. The food is of a really good standard with a great choice on offer.

Whenever we are visiting in Suffolk we always insist on a trip pout to The Fox and Goose.The food and service are excellent and we are always spoilt for choice from a menu bursting with fresh flavours and wonderful ingredients.Thanks again Paul and Sarah for a lovely meal and we look forward to coming back again soon!

Had the taster menu & enjoyed it, good quality ingredients cooked very well. Found there to be a generous amount of food as well compared to other tasters I've had. But that's not necessarily always a positive, we had 2 full desserts both with many elements & both were good 4 out 5 I'd say, but then I am a guts! & I could imagine it being a bit too much for some people, so maybe best to drop to 1 full dessert that's a real 5 out of 5 and add a simple palate freshening sorbet or light mousse type of thing. Maybe one or 2 of the earlier courses could have really blown me away also, I think to elevate themselves to the next level it probably just needs adding the wow factor, at least to some dishes. But please don't get me wrong there was nothing I had here all night that I didn't enjoy. This is clearly a well run place with people who care about standards both back & front of house and its in a nice setting as well, a well presented old building fitted out fairly modern & smart inside. Overall enjoyed the experience & would certainly go back.

A glorious timber framed building in the Suffolk countryside with unpretentious, lovely food.The menus are thoughtfully and imaginatively put together using local and seasonal produce. The Fox and Goose never disappoints. The staff are hard-working and attentive - and interested in their visitors. It doesn't matter if you come for dinner or for a more casual lunch, (especially good value), the friendly welcome is always to be relied upon. Yesterday we took friends there who had never visited the Fox and Goose before; they loved it. I see posters in the entrance now advertise the Fox and Goose 'On Tour', like some fabulous opera company; how delightful would that be for a grand celebration!

I saw the amazing reviews on here, so I booked ahead. We were on holiday in the area so were relying on tripadvisor for places to go. The service and the food were exceptional. Thanks for an amazing evening of fine food & wine.

A very friendly good eatery. Both in the bar or upstairs in the restaurant. Been there many times and will continue to do so as the standard of food is always great.

We ate dinner for four in the bar, which is essentially a restaurant in terms of comfort. Maybe the absence of a tablecloth is the difference between their bar and restaurant. All the dishes were excellent, whether from the bar or restaurant menus. Portions were medium sized, sufficient for us. Service was good and friendly. Good value at about £150 for three courses for four, with drinks. Busy, even on a Tuesday, booking recommended.

This is by no means my first review of the Fox & Goose, and I haven't written a review of every visit we have made, but I, my wife and a big gang of friends had such an enjoyable evening Chez Paul the other evening that I thought I should write at least one more review. As ever, the food, ambience and wine were all very good, but on this occasion I would particularly like the praise the staff. It is very pleasant, when looking at the wine list, and trying to jog one's memory, to be advised 'this is the one you usually have'. (And she was quite right - a good Malbec.) Also, when we left, in the rain, one of the staff kindly lent one of our party an umbrella to help us walk the few hundred yards back to our place. So, congratulations and thanks, yet again, for a great (and good vfm) night out!

Still keeping it's high standards. Food, staff & service could not be better. Pleasing improvements to the seating area downstairs.

Excellent restaurant with great food choices. Two menus are on offer priced from mid to fine dining, you either eat downstairs or upstairs. Very nice atmosphere.

The Fox & Goose is a shabby chic restaurant /pub in leafy Suffolk. It is quaint and inviting with an eclectic mix of tables and chairs but with a really nice atmosphere.The food is exemplary and the wines whilst a tad expensive are quality.I have tried it both for supper (including a more formal dinner) but my favourite meal there is lunch.Nice unhurried service from lovely staff great choice of interesting meals from the "daily menu" with interesting specials always available.Highly recommendedTerryC Norfolk

I booked a last minute trip with my boyfriend and was looking for nice places to go for dinner near our hotel in brome, it was only because the 2 places recommended to me were fully booked that I booked here due to the good reviews. When we pulled up outside we were dubious as it didn't look like it would be particularly nice, how wrong we were! I am so glad we booked here, I cannot rate it high enough. The service was friendly and professional, the decor was bright and in keeping with the country feel and the menu was perfect. We ordered 3 courses and each course was exceptional, so full of flavour and the portion sizes were spot on. I really cannot speak more highly of this place and am so grateful that the other places were fully booked. I never write reviews but if it wasn't for the reviews on here I wouldn't have even known about this little gem of a restaurant, I highly recommend it!

Well if you want somewhere special ... you've come to the right place. The staff were polite, the menu wide and the food quality excellent. Nice potion size not too small but not too large, all cooked to perfection. Will I go again ... yes

3 mindblowing courses with amuses bouches to boot. Don't go if you want a massive pie and chips - do go if you want to eat amazingly cooked food.I have one small criticism. I don't drink, and they only have Bitburger Drive, which is undrinkably foul. They might consider linking up with The Alcohol Free Shop or similar, or stocking something like Maisel's Weisse, or Becks Blue.Make sure you order coffee - lemon fudge and honeycomb accompany - both made on site.

And return we did. Same superlatives still apply, the three-course lunch was well up to standard. Food and wine excellent, and served by very helpful and attentive staff.There will always be detractors, but the F&G is rightly praised by the majority for offering good food, good service, and value for money.

The food was acceptable but I was a little disappointed. I felt that finer details were missing, e.g. no ice or lemon in the water. I had the duck but would have preferred thinner slices. Not the best I have had. The 'chips' were more like wedges. Overall was good, but can't put my finger on it... not the best for service or meal. Sorry!

The starters and pudding courses were delicious but our party all agreed with another review comment far 'too sparse'. The main course portions were better. Definitely more fine dining than pub grub . Be aware the stairs to the upstair restaurant are very steep indeed and not suitable for the elderly and looking out over a grave yard is not ideal Overall comment a nice meal if you are watching your figure!

I have been to the Fox and Goose many times and the food is always excellent. The dining room upstairs is a very pleasant, spacious room, and the tables are large and in no way crammed in (if they were greedy they could easily fit in a few extra covers). However, the service can be somewhat eccentric these days, unlike when the proprietor was front of house before she left to have a baby. She always struck the right balance of friendliness and efficiency. I have two small recommendations, which would enhance the service to the level of the food served: first, the bill should presented in some sort of folder not just, as now, where a till receipt is plonked unceremoniously on the table; and second, in spite of the order often being taken in the ante-room, I still believe it would be possible for the serving staff to be aware of which diner is having which meal. This would avoid the current system of the waitress standing by your table, plates in hand saying 'Who's having the...'. This is poor at this level and smacks of a much lower level of eating establishment. These two small improvements would elevate the standard to where the 'Fox and Goose' belongs.

Lunch and service really excellent. Staff were welcoming, thoughtful and helpful. They overheard it was my birthday and serve my sweet with a lighted candle. Nice touch. Really nice ambiance.

I have not been here for a couple of years and we went last Friday with friends and were not disappointed. The setting and service are superb. From sitting on the sofas when you arrive to have a drink and peruse the menu to the delicious food it is always a good night. There was a fabulous looking taster menu but we had the lamb and the steak, both delicious.