Pea Porridge in St Edmundsbury

Fantastic food, great wine, attentive service. An establishment of this caliber, however, really should accept American Express.

Wonderful relaxed dining experience! Loved the atmosphere from arriving into a little curtained entrance and receiving a very warm welcome to enjoying the calm unpretentious dining room. It really felt like we were eating in somebody’s house. The front of house lady was exceptional explaining the menu and options. The best bread ever but try not to fill up too much on it! Every bite we ate over the evening was just so flavoursome and interesting. We’re thoroughly looking forward to our next visit.

vegan food not very tasty! over prised! Not many options for people who doest’t like meat! Only enjoyed nibbles!

I was a rather stressed chap on arrival, I had no idea that parking would be a challenge nearby, stupidly, I could have worked that out with a little effort. I had a quite long walk in the rain after finding a spot, knowing I was already late. I expected that quite fairly the restaurant would be quite annoyed with me therefore. However, I was warmly welcomed and my mood immediately began to lift as we enjoyed a refreshing Sherry and got to delving into the menu. We ordered too much. These are not dainty little tasting menu courses but hearty, generous and rich dishes. A gorgeous Orkney diver scallop in its shell with zinging spices and sticky lemon-oil freshness, a smoky herring dish where the smoke tastes like wood smoke instead of chemical smoke, so delicate. The rabbit with mushrooms and prunes, and an incredible sauce to luxuriate in, not just with a hint of, but absolutely belting you with tarragon, a steak ordered rare and perfectly rare, and a light velvet chocolate mousse with pistachio cream and a pistachio brittle so wonderful. The black tempura fish (today skate, seems that it is often on the menu with what fish is around) gets its own little paragraph because it was sensational, soft flakes, hard shattering batter, unbelievable hot sauce soused grilled pineapple and freshened up with what all samphire garnishes should just give way to, agretti or monksbeard. There was no regret however despite being overly full. The ingredients and the cooking are thoughtfully put together and special, the flavours are huge, the hint of the charcoal is a delight. The wine list is extensive without letting you get lost, and keenly priced. The service throughout was friendly and efficient, and we could happily leave with a promise to return and to recommend to friends. Thank You, Pea Porridge.

I was a rather stressed chap on arrival, I had no idea that parking would be a challenge nearby, stupidly, I could have worked that out with a little effort. I had a quite long walk in the rain after finding a spot, knowing I was already late. I expected that quite fairly the restaurant would be quite annoyed with me therefore. However, I was warmly welcomed and my mood immediately began to lift as we enjoyed a refreshing Sherry and got to delving into the menu. We ordered too much. These are not dainty little tasting menu courses but hearty, generous and rich dishes. A gorgeous Orkney diver scallop in its shell with zinging spices and sticky lemon-oil freshness, a smoky herring dish where the smoke tastes like wood smoke instead of chemical smoke, so delicate. The rabbit with mushrooms and prunes, and an incredible sauce to luxuriate in, not just with a hint of, but absolutely belting you with tarragon, a steak ordered rare and perfectly rare, and a light velvet chocolate mousse with pistachio cream and a pistachio brittle so wonderful. The black tempura fish (today skate, seems that it is often on the menu with what fish is around) gets its own little paragraph because it was sensational, soft flakes, hard shattering batter, unbelievable hot sauce soused grilled pineapple and freshened up with what all samphire garnishes should just give way to, agretti or monksbeard. There was no regret however despite being overly full. The ingredients and the cooking are thoughtfully put together and special, the flavours are huge, the hint of the charcoal is a delight. The wine list is extensive without letting you get lost, and keenly priced. The service throughout was friendly and efficient, and we could happily leave with a promise to return and to recommend to friends. Thank You, Pea Porridge.

Thank you Pea Porridge for a marvellous meal. Truly beautiful food, prepared with love and creativity. The whole culinary experience was exceptional, from the succulent Scottish Scallop starter to the Syrian Basbousa cake. Looking forward to visiting again.

Really really wanted to enjoy this place, as I’ve eaten in many fine dining and Michelin star eateries internationally over the years , and having one in Suffolk was a treat. The service was full of anxiety. The staff looked incredibly anxious and would not give recommendations or personal favorites because “we would hate to influence a very personal choice.” Perhaps I wasn’t clear that I was not looking for the staff to order for me, but simply wanted to know their personal highlights. The food was- honestly, incredibly bland and uncomplicated. This sometimes works, but sadly, it fell flat here. It felt like someone attempting to play “fancy restaurant” and not quite pulling it off. The tagine was earthy but needed salt to make it more exciting, and frankly the bread was the most interesting flavor of the entire meal. I’m not going to comment on cost because I’m very happy to pay for quality and art, and expect to pay at higher rated restaurants, however this was disappointing and honestly I’ve had better food at local pubs.

Excellent food and service. Very high standard of English produce delivered with finesse. Great to see a michelin star restaurant with decent portions too.

Great night, fantastic food, great atmosphere nice and relaxed, wonderful staff. Well priced for Michelin starred restaurant.

What a fantastic find. An unpretentious yet exceptional restaurant- it’s all about the amazing food and excellent service. The food is delightful and you certainly don’t leave hungry.

This was our first visit after often walking past wondering what delights were behind the green doors. We weren't disappointed. After stepping out from behind the quaint curtain the greeting was warm and friendly. The staff were informative (we needed half the menu explaining lol) friendly and quietly attentive. The food was excellent as expected. No it's not cheap but definitely worth it as a treat. Would recommend.

Long overdue visit to Pea Porridge one again. Excellent front of house and customer service. Lovely, varied menu. No fuss, relaxed, attentive staff, wonderfully presented big flavour food, faultless.

Went here with my mum and we were both seriously impressed. The bread was the best we've tasted, the menu was varied and creative. We found the service to be friendly and helpful. . I think some prospective diners see the Michelin star and expect a very rigid idea of traditional fine dining. Pea Porridge is meticulously focused on flavour, the best ingredients and Moorish cuisine. It absolutely hits its mark.

My wife and I and two staff were very much looking forward to visiting the restaurant just before Christmas. My wife fell ill the morning we were due to dine and rang through to confirm our two colleagues would still attend but that my wife and I could not. My colleagues spent £341 at the restaurant including a 12.5% discretionary tip which probably isn't far off what 4 covers would cost on average anyway. Even so, this outfit seems to think it is reasonable taking £60 post dining as a cancellation fee. No mention was made of this when my wife spoke to them on the telephone. Maybe they would have been happier if we turned up and gave all their staff and dinners what turned out to be a stomach bug/sickness. What is more, the restaurant has considered our position and believes their view is fair. I am all for fairness but a strict interpretation of their T&C's is this instance is pathetic. Restaurants have to look after themselves but this attitude stinks. As the business owner I ended up paying £401 for a meal and experience my wife and I never had - maximizing profit ahead of trying to build customer loyalty. As for the food and service report - apparently it was ok.

It out of the way and a bit of a chore to walk back to the town to get a cocktail or a taxi. Its small and the tables are not so large for a group, it's all a bit tight, the people on the table next to us were somewhat spoiling the evening with their loud chat and cackling (they seemed t be regulars too which bothered me as the staff pandered to them rather than perhaps keeping them down a bit). On that note though the staff were excellent. Attentive and knew their "food stuff" (or so it seemed, I'm no foodie, they seemed to answer my questions easily). When it arrived the food was excellent and lived up to billing (although the Wagyu beef was not as special as expected), my squid started was exceptional. So, all in all, perhaps good food is enough BUT I like to enjoy my dining out experiences overall and I just didn't. Basically at £170 per head I expect a bit more from the evening and not just decent food. On that basis I will not be going back and therefore cannot recommend.

Have enjoyed many visits over the past few years and fully endorse the well deserved Michelin star. Great innovative food, simple honest ambience and service have made this restaurant well worth our visits; 200 miles round trip. 👍👍👍👍👍

Excellent quirky Ambience, good food

Delightful evening. Food delicious, amazing flavours, very rich. Celebrating local produce with a Mediterranean Middle eastern twist. Good size portions. Service excellent. The restaurant has a certain charm about it, not at all stuffy. Very relaxing environment. Of note parking can be difficult around the area. We look forward to returning in the foreseeable future.

I have mixed feelings about Pea Porridge. One one hand the service and food was excellent (although I will say my first experience of Wagyu beef was not as good as I expected). The dishes are however creative, stylish and tasty. On the other hand. The atmosphere was not for me. The decor is much like a pub "country kitchen" feel to it and it's location, effectively down a bank alley is poor. Also the unlucky (for me anyway) collection of cackling witches on the table behind us further spoilt things for me (in fairness, Pea Portidge can do little about who they cater for). Ultimately the food was great but after the hype around the Michelin star and at £170 per person, I just expected a better evening, so it's not somewhere I can recommend.

Fantastic experience. Easy to find but at the same time, tucked away and intimate. Very kind staff and my goodness, the food was incredible. Everything was 5/5. Will definitely be coming back!

Pea Porridge is more than deserving of its Michelin star and is well on its way to its second. Homely, but sophisticated. Cosy but refined. The staff are kind, attentive and knowledgeable, proudly telling you about the produce and it's provenance. The food is to die for. I'd be delighted to go again and experience more of this expertly crafted restaurant. 10 / 10.

Fantastic flavours and attention to detail. Every bite was savoured... the staff were very attentive, friendly and pleasant. Great choices in menu and wine, definately a little gem in the heart of Suffolk.

The restaurant is quirky, interesting and novel in terms of the decor. I was expecting white linen tablecloths and all, but no it’s more shabby chic with mis-matched plates. I thought this to be very different to the Michelin Star restaurants that I’ve been to before, but they don’t class themselves as fine dining. The menu is more local produce that has been well cooked and presented. The food was very good, the menu for me was very game heavy. But that’s personal, what I did have was delicious and the same for my husbands meal. Fabulous bottle of wine recommended by our waitress as well. Service was A1 could not fault it. Value for money? Yes I’d say so, it’s not your average go to restaurant, but for a treat I would definitely recommend it.

We recently enjoyed a superb evening with lovely food and fantastic service. The Lady / Owner that runs front of house is exceptional! Thank you very much.

Pea Porridge surpassed my culinary expectations! The sea bass was exquisite, and the chocolate mousse was a divine finale. The exceptional service, complete with expert wine recommendations, made the dining experience truly memorable. Highly recommend this restaurant for a delightful gastronomic journey.

Disgusting behaviour from the staff. We called to see if they had any tables and they said yes. We specified we had a baby and there was no problem on the phone. We got there and an incredible rude waitress greeted us and said we are welcome to say but we have to control any crying. I made a joke and said ‘aw first baby here!’ And the waitress replied ‘and last’. Apparently our booking was ‘a mistake’. All of this would have been fine if we hadn’t walked for 10 minutes in the freezing cold to get there. No issue with them not welcoming babies, massive issue with the ignorant and downright rudeness of this one waitress. AVOID. And definitely don’t cry in the restaurant as an adult. They’d probably call the police.

This was our regular 6 monthly pilgrimage to Pea Porridge and we are thrilled and delighted to say that little has changed. It is still a truly spectacular restaurant that delights in being very different to your average typical restaurant. The menu is truly unique as indeed is the wine list. It is still a fabulous place to visit and we would recommend it to anyone.

A warm welcome from front of house was the perfect start to a lovely evening. Pea Porridge is set in a quiet area of the town and is a little gem of a restaurant. The food is interesting and we were helped with our choices over a glass or two of Champagne, this was our first time dining here. The evening went quickly, attentive staff, great food and a good bottle of wine helped us along. Yes we will return, you can see the amount of hard work that has been put in to achieve the all round level of excellence at this restaurant.

AMAZING !! 👏 this was for a birthday 🎂 there was a card waiting we had a lovely table. Brilliant fast service. Both the ladies were very knowledgeable, with all the dishes very friendly, polite, and courteous. The young gentleman very polite, could not fault anything all spot on. OMG the chef and all his team can certainly cook. The bread soo good, the hand dived scallop yum yum. Never had wagu beef but again what a treat. My husband had the slip sole, and then the fallow deer.the paprika chips yum yum. Then I tried the cheese cake, and my husband had the cheese. Lots of flowing wine, and finished with again 2 cappuccinos. We was there just over 2 hours . Well worth going here . Not surprised mitchilin star They know how to make dishes taste so exceptional that's different, but like you've never tasted like anything before Heaven Thank you so much 💖 And for making my husbands birthday soo special. You will go a long way . Lucy & John x

Amazing experience. Will be back for sure.

We have wanted to go here for a long time. Finally got the opportunity last weekend, the food was excellent and well worth the wait. Will save up and go again, can't wait.

wasnt sure what to expect - it was excellent I would def return. Charming knowledgible and efficient service , imaginative and delicious food . V interesting wine list and all in a relaxed unfussy setting. Refreshing! a great and welcome change from overpriced london offerings.

One MICHELIN Star: High quality cooking.......and that is the challenge. It sets an expectation that the food will be exceptional and every element of the evening will leave you gasping with delight. The varying reviews reflect this. Everyones expectation will be different. Everyone's experience of fine dining will be different. Everyone's experience of Michelin dining will be different and sometimes expectations are unrealistically high. We came with friends and all of us enjoy dining anywhere that catches our eye. Pea Porridge promised to be a good evening and it was - our experience of Pea Porridge was good. Loved the history. Thought the restaurant had a great relaxed feel and the staff were friendly and unobtrusive. Service was a little slow, but the restaurant was busy and we were in no rush. The menu was different and had some interesting choices. No tasting menu but not a problem - starter, main and desert works perfectly well. The food was reasonably priced in contrast to the wine list, but complimented the food well. The portions were generous and reasonably well presented. In terms of flavours, it was good but not memorable. It was competent rather than exceptional. What I might expect from a decent gastropub.......but then we are back to expectations. Make your own decisions - good food in a relaxed setting, family restaurant, interesting menu and reasonably priced, if you avoid the wine. We were glad we tried it ........but it's not on our list for a return visit.

The food is absolutely amazing, 5/5 for sure on the food. The service is where the score really drops. The longer we were there, the longer it took for our items to arrive at our table. Dessert alone was just under 45 minutes from when we ordered it to when it arrived. A huge saving grace was an employee named Will who has the best customer service I’ve ever seen. Our main waitress was rude and unapproachable, ruined our night.

We were happy to start our three day break with some good eating and Michelin star quality food and service. The food was OK nothing special a bit disappointed with taste and presentation. The service was OK rather slow at times and we were not asked if we needed anything. Mind you I am comparing this to what I would expect a Michelin Star restaurant should be like. The biggest problem was the table across from us with parents and two small kids. The whinging and loud noises of the children were a complete distraction to our meal. The children were getting up and waking around. The worse part was it clearly says on your website that you do not serve children under 12. Why then when we turn up do we find them there.????? False advertising . Sorry we chose to eat in places where we can eat in peace not have to listen to other peoples kids whinging. Call me a snob I don’t care. Why parents insist on taking their kids to expensive restaurants is beyond me. Or they just have no regard for other dinners around them. The little boy was given a cheese cake for dessert and spent most of the time hitting his spoon up against the side of the bowl. The cheesecake was left half eaten of course. Disappointing.

Wonderful service and amazing food. An imaginative menu coupled with an excellent wine menu provided a top class enjoyable experience. We had first class attention from one of the charming owners and felt thoroughly spoiled throughout our meal. Even though we went for the more expensive al a carte option there was an interesting and more affordable set menu option that I will certainly be coming back to try.

They need to invest in aircon! The restaurant was hot, sweaty and uncomfortable. Not a pleasant experience on a summer’s evening. The food was nice but doesn’t reach the heights of Maison Bleue.

Delightful food and experience. We were a little early but the door was open a few seconds after midday, all good to go. Staff were welcoming in an understated way, as befits the ambiance of this place. Loved the green aprons and personalised touch of discussing the specials at the table : a blackboard would simply not work in this cosy layout of small dining rooms. As expected, food was fresh, imaginative and with lots of variety to tempt most diners. Wines were good value and well chosen. Portions were generous and 3 courses plus the complimentary warm bread were quite a feast. Parking nearby is quite a challenge, so accessing this place needs careful planning. The car park we used was a good 10 to 15 mins walk away: thankfully downhill on the way back. Would love to bring friends to dine here, but the walk would be too much.

Relaxed atmosphere, delicious food beautifully presented. Welcoming, friendly service. Our 3rd visit and still impressed.

Lovely restaurant, very comfortable, fresh ingredients with extreme flavour. Nice sized portions, unfortunately had absolutely no room for a desert !!

We have had the privilege of dining in a number of Michelin stared restaurants and in our view this is one of the best based on a very good wine list and the layering of fabulous flavours in a comfortable non pretentious surround that can be described as relaxed and friendly.This was our second visit and the staff were as wonderful and made everyone feel very welcome.The food is adventurous and provides a real journey into full flavours with full tummies and big smiles and a clear adventure into great cooking so thank you we will see you again soon and I sincerely hope people reading this review will go and enjoy your restaurant.

Oh, my! What a wonderful place to eat. It would be very difficult to top Pea Porridge in Suffolk. We visited on Friday evening and had a very warm welcome. No need to look at the menu as the day’s specials sounded ideal. Everything was sourced locally, even down to the Bury St Edmunds brewed beer… neither of the big local breweries, but a very fine ale called Ale Hambra. The complimentary sourdough bread and pea hummus was a fine prelude for what was to come: caramelised hand dived scallops with samphire 👌🏻 perfection. The lobster main was sublime with samphire and paprika chips. And for desert, just a light meringue with pistachio custard to cleanse the palate. The food was beyond compare, the service was extremely friendly and the atmosphere was like being in your favourite dining room. We will return!

Phenomenal food and great service. All the dishes I had were incredible with fresh ingredients.

A beautiful birthday meal here. Friendly staff, amazing food and buzzy atmosphere. We’ll be back!

We thought we might. The last thing you should expect here is a welcome. Lunch is billed to start at 12.00 ( " we only keep your table for 15 minutes etc.. " ) but bilious green door remains tight shut. You knock, no-one answers. You telephone, recorded message. Shortly after 12.00 the Ceremony of the Keys & we gain admission. We are confronted by Madame la Patronne. This one has not the faintest conception of hospitality. She takes exception to any query : why is the door shut, what are her recommendations for parking ? ( " I don't know how fast you walk " ). We are shown to a table & Madame reappears, overtly hostile, to tell us she could " do without this aggravation ". On balance we thought we could, too, so we left her to her radish parfait & salade fatiguèe ( guessing ) & went across the street to the Old Cannon Brewery, where there is not only a welcome but good honest pub grub. Can recommend. ( or would you rather be a mule ? )

I live just around the corner from Pea Porridge and feel incredibly smug about it.... Great wine list, attentive - yet relaxed - service and excellent food. 👌

Great food, attentive staff, great selection, honest advice and warm, friendly atmosphere. Went with a few friends last night. They’d been before. Found the whole experience enjoyable. Certainly not stuffy like some similar Michelin restaurants I’ve been too. Highly recommend.

A spur of the moment decision this morning to go out for lunch after a rather difficult week resulted in our “ meant to be “ meal at this lovely, unpretentious restaurant! Very assured and professional service but friendly and warm .. All our dishes were delicious; starters , mains and I even had the chocolate mousse to complete a lovely relaxed lunchtime . Wonderful that Bury St. Edmunds has such a fine place !

I think some people have a very fixed idea about what a Michelin-starred should look like - tablecloths and cotton napkins, waiters constantly at your elbow topping up water, food that consists of tiny portions of meat with purees, gels and foams... Pea Porridge is none of these things and it is all the better for it. Superbly unpretentious and welcomingly relaxed, eating here is a real pleasure. The food is exceptional, very generous portions, and with its focus on North African and Middle Eastern flavours, it offers something really very different to your standard "fine dining" experience. I had a beautiful duck breast with saffron mash, charred fennel, dates and a pastilla made from the duck gizzard. And it really was a whole duck breast, not just a sliver out of the middle (which I have been served elsewhere). Perfectly cooked, too. What I particularly love is that the ingredients are presented in their natural state. The menu said "medjool date" and I got a medjool date, not some date foam or over-processed gel. It was large and sweet and the perfect accompaniment to the spicing in the rest of the dish; it didn't need anything else doing to it. Pea Porridge trusts the flavours of the produce and their cooking techniques to let the food shine. The wine list deserves a special mention for its breadth of countries offered. Some really interesting additions from places like Morocco, Turkey and Czech Republic, and staff were very knowledgeable about the list and offered recommendations. Service was friendly and informal, but respectful and not embarrassingly over-attentive. You pour your own water, for instance. Frankly I prefer this as it treats you like an adult and just lets you get on with your meal, rather than that uncomfortable feeling of having someone hovering over you. Though again I suspect for some people this would fall short of their pre-conceived Michelin expectations. But I say bravo to the Michelin Guide for picking a restaurant like Pea Porridge. The Guide has been making an effort in recent years to focus on food rather than presentation, with additions like that street food stall in Singapore, because it's starting to recognise that the superficial elements of a restaurant's service and decor are not nearly as important as the taste of the food you're paying for. Pea Porridge, with its friendly, unfussy ambience and exceptional flavours, wholeheartedly deserves its star.

When we are on holiday we like to try a Michelin star restaurant as part of the treat. Pea Porridge is the only one in Suffolk. We were due to go in December for my husband's birthday but the accommodation we were to stay in had frozen pipes so had to cancel at the very ast minute. PP was so understanding and it gave us something to look forward to. The restaurant is very informal, totally unpretentious and more like a "pop up". Run by a husband and wife team - Jurga who is front of house and absolutely brilliant at it, we were made to feel like friends and Justin is the chef, tucked away in the kitchen. Very different, mainly meaty, menu including hogget, kid goat and rabbit which my husband said was delicious as was his Cornish crab soup which was more like a meal in itself! I am a fish eating veggie but there was still enough chice for me. I regretted not trying the lobster as I realised the fishermen who catch and deliver it were also enjoying a meal there! However, that is not to detract from the sea bass which was beautiful. I started with the asparagus which I have eaten many times but never as delicous as this was! Every mouthful of the whole meal was full of flavour and just melted in your mouth! Sadly, we had no room for pud! We thought the price, about £180 including a bottle of wine and service, was very reasonable and worth every penny. We have decided it will be worth the 135miles each way to return to Pea Porridge and look forward to going again soon. Thank you Justin and Jurga for a fabuous evening! Final tip, go on a Wednesday or Saturday and combine with the the local market.

Great friendly people with energy and a smile

Phenomenal food and great service. All the dishes I had were incredible with fresh ingredients. Would highly recommend visiting pea and porridge.

Incredible food and service. Undoubtedly worth every penny. Will happily go back again and again and again.

Just a short walk from carparks & the main part of town in a quiet square, we enjoyed a drink beforehand in the garden of the pub next door and then a pleasant & warm welcome from all the restaurant staff in this marvellous restaurant....

I took my elderly mother here for lunch as a change from the (generally very good pubs in Long Melford). To keep it simple I went for the set lunch for both of us and a glass of local Sudbury red and white wine. Neither...

Food is incredible. Worth a special trip!

Such a lovely place to have a good meal. Staff is nice and there is a good atmosphere, unfortunately there is no Air conditioning and it can get quite hot in the summer. Overall it is very clean.

We went for an early evening meal to celebrate an 80th birthday. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. We were welcomed and the food was excellent. The standout dish was the monkfish which was perfectly cooked. We also had the lobster special. At the end...

We had the most wonderful evening. The food was amazing, and the portions were generous. The service was impecable. We can highly recommend Pea Porridge for a great meal.

Second time for us at Pea Porridge, sadly we are not local to Bury St Edmunds. Food was outstanding, amazingly clever flavours. The staff were attentive, very knowledgeable yet unobtrusive. Overall, a superb evening, we cannot recommend Pea Porridge highly enough. Thankyou. We will return.

We loved this place. It was our first visit and won't be our last. The service was perfectly executed, the food was delicious and it's very reasonably priced for a one Michelin star restaurant.

Fantastic! A treat on my wife's birthday last Saturday, not the cheapest meal in town but worth every penny. The octopus terrine was certainly unusual, a bit heavy and I would probably not order it again but our shared main dish, a kid goat tagine...

Taken for a surprise birthday meal so had no expectations. We had a nice time, but the food was average, no atmosphere and nothing special to remark about the whole restaurant experience. Then read afterwards about the Michelin star and hype this place has, so I was quite surprised. Lovely staff so wish them all the best!

We had lunch here today. Faultless service, food and experience. Attentive service and lovely relaxed surroundings. We opted for a combination of the set menu and the a la carte just to try everything. The octopus terrine was to die for - amazing! Wine list...

I was really looking forward to my visit to Pea Porridge for a special lunch with my husband, but I left rather disappointed. I’m coeliac and had specified my need for a gluten-free meal when I booked. However, for a Michelin star restaurant, the service was lacking in this area… the wait staff couldn’t tell me if the Merguez sausage was GF because they didn’t make it - surely they should know this from their supplier?! Then for the main course, our rice arrived topped with fried onions - I asked if they were GF, as often coated in flour. The wait staff said that they would check but, if they were NOT GF, I could “just push them to the side” 😩 I had to ask for them to be sent back and a fresh portion of rice served. These days, there is no excuse for this type of disregard for allergies & serious food-related health conditions… I’ve had better service regarding my allergy in average pubs & high street cafes. What a shame 😞

Personally, the best restaurant in England so far .( been living 6 y in uk )

I went to Peas Porridge for the second time a couple of months ago and had a truly terrible experience. Honestly, it was so bad that I’m still thinking about it, and I felt that I had to come back to leave this 1-star review of the place. First things first - the co-owner and hostess was rude and pushy from the get-go. We had a reservation for 2 hours, but she couldn’t wait to rush us through the order and wouldn’t even give us bread with our drinks until we’d placed our entire order. It was an incredibly unrelaxed atmosphere. The specials were clearly yesterday’s leftovers yet she aggressively pushed us into them. 2 of us ordered the lamb tagine, which turned out to be expensive yet absolutely flavourless. But here’s the best part - I bit down on something hard (a couple of weeks later finding out my tooth had chipped). Turns out it was a screw! And when I quietly and delicately mentioned it to the hostess, she had the cheek to suggest I’d put it in there myself! As if I’d go to all that trouble, seriously?! I was completely shocked and outraged. To make matters worse, they got our wine order wrong, and then cleared away the bottle with a quarter of it still left. In the end, after all of this, including 1 chipped tooth, they took 1 measly cheesecake of the bill to make amends - between 4 of us. This is extremely poor customer service. I will not be coming back, the food was subpar, and the service was terrible - especially from that hostess. It’s clear they no longer deserve their Michelin star, and they are resting on their laurels. Do yourselves a favor and don’t bother with Peas Porridge - save yourself the money!

Took my mother there for lunch yesterday: she and I were blown away by the food! Despite the fact that the chef was Scottish (and his wife Lithuanian), there was lots of evidence of North African and Middle Eastern inspiration for the the food we...

Beautiful restaurant with very interesting menu. Thank you to everyone who looked after us. Service was great, knowledgable and attentive. Food packed some powerful flavours, it was hard to decide what was my favourite dish. First time here and will certainly be coming back. Very...

Had reservations, was placed at the back table near the kitchen. It was table for 2, we were only polite. Most of the meal was ok, paid 10 for a 12 oz cider, was given 3oz in 2 wine glasses, it was taken away with 6 oz left, charged $10 each glass. Remaining of meal was ok. The waitress interrupted a serious heart to heart conversation about our future as a couple, asked if we wanted desert. We said no thank you maybe later, but it ruined the mood. The snobby blonde couldn't read the room. I asked my date to be exclusive, she said yes, good for us. Told the sever we were ready for ice cream and could hear the blonde sever through the doors, complaining that we now wanted ice cream after she just offered it to us.

Had reservations made 2 months before, was placed at the back table near the kitchen. It was table for 2, we were only polite. Most of the meal was ok, paid 10 for a 12 oz cider, was given 3oz in 2 wine glasses, it...

I suppose I should have been wary when we were able to book a table at a Michelin restaurant at 2 hours notice. The experience was a mishmash of OK and poor. The menu seemed more autumnal than spring featuring venison, both as starter and...

Delicious food, gorgeously warm and inviting interior and excellent, attentive and friendly service that really went the extra mile to make our celebration memorable. Thank you 😊 Also we had two coeliacs in the group and we could pretty much have the whole menu bar one or two items which was brilliant.

Very disappointed, we expected so much as it has a Michelin star but the service was lacklustre and seriously slow, we had to ask for drinks after waiting 30 minutes, it was 45 minutes before we got to order any food. A complimentary bread was...

I went with my family to celebrate Mother’s Day and a birthday. We chose this restaurant because it had a Michelin star and we wanted a very good meal. Unfortunately the meal was mainly average. I have had much better food in three other local...

Great food and great service! I went there to celebrate my wedding day and both the food and the service were impressive. Well done guys!

Pre-birthday treat, thank you David! What a wonderful meal we had tonight. Fantastic food and top-notch service. The Michelin star is very well -deserved 👍

Outstanding. Absolutely. Outstanding. We had a brilliant meal here in January. We had beef so well cooked it fell off the fork and scallops the size of hockey pucks. Every dish was extremely well through through, with complimentary flavours that really justified this restaurant's high esteem. The restaurant itself is cosy and comfortable and the service was very good and prompt for a busy Saturday night. I could't recommend this enough. If you want a special meal for any occasion, go here.

Really great quality food, amazing menu, lovely flavours in the food. Brilliant service, staff very attentive and friendly.

Great menu and wine list, wonderful dishes with great flavours, warm buzzy atmosphere.

Enjoyed dinner here with my partner. We ordered a lot of the small dishes which were my highlight of the meal. The bread with anchovies was delicious as was the chorizo and olives. I had the leek starter and fish main which was delicate and...

This was our 3rd try at the restaurant. Both times previously we had been disappointed. Our friends wanted to try for them selves despite our misgivings. Again it was very disappointing. We left it to our friends to complain which all 4 of them did....

Upon arrival the mood was set by the initial welcome that left a lot to be desired. The senior waitress was very friendly and informative taking time to explain the menu and recommending a delicious wine to accompany the food. The restaurant has a nice...

Lovely restaurant & for a Michelin star it's affordable. The only reason I booked to go here was due to the star. Overall a lovely little restaurant but whilst the food was great there wasn't a "wow" factor to the food that I would expect from a Michelin star.

We had a lovely meal at Pea Porridge last night. We had a couple of small plates, a starter each and a main. No room for pud unfortunately! We particularly enjoyed the oyster chicken starter and duck main. The food was cooked to perfection and...

Discerning customers will love this restaurant. As someone who appreciates good food I really really resent that people who haven’t the faintest idea are allowed to post reviews. OK, it’s not a test of literacy but how you can take someone seriously who doesn’t know...

To my dismay, I was taken to this restaurant as a surprise. I have been before and service has not improved at all. medico food, not to my taste but was told it was my pallet and no interest in offering an alternative. waited forever...

The food is amazing. An unpretentious and friendly atmosphere. We're so lucky to have a restaurant of this calibre in Bury St Edmunds.

We frequented many years ago when it first opened, nice to return, set lunch for 2 of us, excellent from start to finish

Fantastic meal at Pea Porridge, the staff were amazing, great reccomendation on wine. Food was stunning (all dishes, but particulalry the Quail!) and delicious. North African flavours done brilliantly. Make sure that you order the flat breads!!

Wow. Fantastic meal. Highly recommend it.

The food was excellent - fragrent spicy- perfect.

We were given a very generous voucher for Christmas last year….finally got around to using it today for lunch. Beautiful little Restaurant in Bury St.Edmunds. Staff were lovely and so informative. We decided on pre-starters of freshly cooked large tiger prawns cooked on the plancher,...

The food was ok but the service was dreadful. It took 1/2 hour before they took our drinks order. Then they refused to let us taste any of the wines which they offer by the glass as every other restaurant does. They tried to deliver the mains with out clearing the starter plates first. They set the cutlery incorrectly and they wanted £9 for coffee and a single chocolate which is so ridiculous it put us off having coffee to finish the meal. When we pointed all of this out they said they couldn’t source wine in large quantities so didn’t allow even a sip to be given for tasting and they struggled with getting staff so didn’t bother correcting staff if they got something wrong! Weirdest dining experience I have had in a long time. Will never go back.

Amazing food. Delightful staff. Every mouthful is exquisite. Thankyou so much for a wonderful exciting culinary experience wonderful 😊👍🎉

This is my first time back at Pea Porridge since his Michelin star. It was my 79th birthday.. Its a lovely place, not posh, not too p... elegant, It has a wonderfull welcoming feeling when you go through the curtained doorway, The decor has been...

Ate here on my birthday in May 2021 - not long after they were awarded the Michelin star. Alas the meal was not up to muster. I had the bavette steak which was so chewy that my jaws ached from chewing. The owner said that bavette has more "texture" than normal steak cuts - yes it does, to the point that it is not an enjoyable experience to eat it. Overall I think the menu is pretentious - I won't be bothering again - "the juice just ain't worth the squeeze".

Service was poor, had to ask staff to remove items, water not replenished until asked,staff didn't know the menu. We received a 'dunno' three times off staff. The food was well below what we had experienced in previous visits. All in all a noticeable decline...

Clearly a nice restaurant with very good food. BUT the service is very lacking. I know pouring you own wine is good exercise for your right arm, but it’s like order the wine and it’s plonked on the table with very little menu explanation ....

I have been to Pea Porridge a few times, and it is the kind of restaurant which I think the Michelin guide was originally created for - a unique place with first-rate cooking in a distinctive style for which I would gladly make a long...