Sakura Bistro in Cotswold

Went in 2 for £12 pound cocktail 🍸 😋

Closes at 5:30pm so we walked in around 4pm and were told the kitchen is closed!! Terrible

*Boogie Bingo* An absolute must at Sakura, this was our second boogie bingo night and we had the best time again! The staff work so hard to make sure everyone has a great time, and that they do! We’ll be back for another very soon!

Amazing fun at boogie bingo, great food and atmosphere. Definitely return

We went on a Sunday and there was a lot of space but really there don't seem to be a lot of people eating in Moreton on a Sunday for some reason. We ordered Bao buns, beef burger and falafels with a shake and a smoothie with 2 coffees The shake and smoothie were amongst the best I've had to be honest - top marks for these. The coffee was also top tier (although my wife said cappuccino had too much foam) The food was variable - Bao buns only small (X2) despite costing the same as the burger (£15). The burger was huge but both the bun and the burger was overcooked making the whole thing quite brittle and lacking in juiciness. I think for £15 I'd expect three Bao buns or two for £12? The falafels were above average and certainly better than others I've had for the same price Service was fast and friendly. Overall, the drinks and sweets counter - 5* would come again and recommend. Savouries from the kitchen - overpriced and at least on our visit - below average.

Stopped in here for lunch whilst on holiday. Starters were really good, I had the brie my partner had the bread with hummus and olives. Mains were not so good, the steak sandwhich was served cold and the bread just fell apart. The chicken burger was bland and really messy to eat. After the start, I was really looking forward to the mains, so I ended up leaving disappointed. The Hawkstone session lager was very good.

I had a burger and the bun was rock solid. No one came to ask if our food was okay. The ceaser salad dressing was not nice and the croutons in the salad were also stale. Disappointed as the smoothies we had were very nice and the outdoor seating area was nice.

Came here for lunch after exploring the town a bit. The two ladies working on the outside tables offered exceptional service. I ordered a blood orange gin & lemonade and it came out to me so fast! I ordered the beef burger which came with a side of rosemary salted hot chips. These were one of the best hot chips I have had, crunchy, golden, just so yum. The burger was good but not amazing. It had a slightly overpowering flavour but couldn’t pin point it. Otherwise this place is really amazing!

Small café with a pretty terrace in a quiet little passage. Very friendly staff.

It took about 25 minutes for some scones, when they did come they were nice and hot, but also it was more like sweet bread than a scone, and the cream, I'm pretty sure, was actually whipped butter, and not very much whipped butter, so not really scones and cream.. more like.. bread and butter.

Had a lovely Brunch this morning with our large family, and the food and service was fantastic. The variety on the menu was great for all ages and food tastes and Lilly was a great waitress, with the rest if her team 😉

Lovely family Brunch… the food was exceptionally tasty and had a good range to cater for the varying tastes of our extended family… great waffles for some and traditional breakfasts for others. We will be back.

We had an early dinner before a show. We both enjoyed the chicken burger. Juicy with a nice crispy panko crust. Our server Danny was great. He seated under the cherry blossom tree. Great vibe.

Danny and the team at Sakura deserve to be rated the best restaurant in Moreton. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. We will be coming back!

My husband and I visited here today. The service was very prompt, the local gin and beer were lovely, and the Charcuterie board was really tasty. Would we recommend..... yes! Will we be back while we are here for the next 2 weeks ...... definitely. Lovely location to boot. Perfect. X

Just walked in to have brunch, by far one of the best breakfasts I have had, excellent produce, cooked perfectly and service was excellent. Loved reading about the origin story of the name and restaurant as well. Highly recommended 👌

I've written hundreds of reviews on Google, the overwhelming majority of them positive. This may actually be the first 1-star review I've given for food, if not it's the first for many years. My wife and daughter ordered chicken caesar salad served with a home-made dressing. It was nothing like any caesar dressing we've ever tasted, with a gloopy, mayonnaise-texture and containing wholegrain mustard. It was very bland and contained none of the salty, creamy and garlicky flavours of a good caesar. That combined with very dry chicken and what tasted like deep-fried croutons, my wife said it was literally the worst meal she has ever eaten in a restaurant. On a positive note, our complaint was handled well by staff, but nonetheless we left very disappointed.

Stopped for a quick snack and service was very slow. We asked to order at the bar but they said someone would be sent out, took a while and the place wasn’t busy. Our coffees were very good but the cookie was dry. Definitely not a fresh one. The table next to us had their drinks arrive the same time as their meals so it wasn’t just use experiencing the slowness. Nice seating area outside but better places on offer in the town

Great ice-cream, reasonable prices for the area, but above all a gorgeous interior design. Worth a visit!

We visited for lunch as we saw the bistro in passing, decided to give it a try and we are so glad we did. A very warm welcome from the second we walked in, the service and food were fantastic. Great selection of dishes for lunch and all very reasonably priced. Please visit, you won’t be disappointed!

I've been looking forward to eating at Sakura due to the reviews. But I was greatly disappointed - the drinks were fantastic - but the food -- geez that left a lot to be desired. I had the Goats cheese and hummus flatbread - on first appearance - it came on a small rectangle slate plate with coleslaw - there was no place on the plate to even cut your food therefore forced to eat by hand - which is okay - but CHEF consider it's not about display only - it's about your customers! The 'wrap' was awful - the contents just slipped everywhere - it was like having pureed food with hardly any sustenance and taste - but I did see a slither of red pepper other than that there was just colour of beetroot, some hummus - I didn't taste the tapenade nor bite into any beetroot! And, the bread was on the hard stale side of life. Another, family member ordered a poke bowl with teriyaki salmon - when it arrived you could see that the salmon was way, way, way overdone and it was bone dry and the whole bowl was swimming, swimming in sauce. It was awful - chef do go back to the drawing board - that was not a poke bowl at all it was a mixture of items around sticky rice with a dead salmon on top with loads and loads of sauce. You sure killed it chef but not a in a good way at all! Luckily for us the chef didn't have a hand in the smoothies as they were great and so was the ice-cream. And, that's the only reason I'm giving this restaurant one star is for the drinks. What a waste!? Please Sakura have words with your chef!

Avoid this place at all cost. Aggressive owner, staff lovely but incapable/not trained? Many other places to go. I was amused at the idea that this was advertised as 'continental'. Maybe never travelled beyond the Cotswolds!

Tasty, fresh and slightly spiced, which is rare in the UK. There are quite a lot of people, so the locals appreciate it.

My partner and I went for lunch here on Sunday and the team at Sakura genuinely couldn’t be friendlier. Especially the Gentleman working front of house, I believe he said his name was Danny. We took the dog with us and they were super accommodating towards him too making sure he had plenty of water and offered us seats in the shade. The food was spot on too. I had the steak sandwich and my partner had the halloumi salad. Hats off to the chef, was lovely. Super friendly team with really good food!

Customer service unreasonable, not good. We Ordered the battered fish, which was terrible. Rubbery fish with undercooked batter. When we asked to have it taken off bill we were refused., but we were offered to choose something else. We didn’t want anything else as we had already eaten the chips and had our beers to drink. So we ended up having to pay for our bad food. This could have been alleviated and resolved by understanding the customer’s complaint and politely taken the dish off our bill.

Had a slightly different request, asking them to deliver around 30 meals for 2 days in a row for an event nearby. They were incredibly lovely, flexible, and helped cater to our needs and budget. The food was amazing, and the people working there even more so.

We had some absolutely incredible food here. The staff were really friendly and the atmosphere was lovely. The service was excellent. The gelato was incredible! Would highly recommend!

Nice drinks but very poor service, drinks orders took 30 mins. Nice place but don't go there if you're looking to go somewhere else after. 😁

Came here with a friend and our babies. We were well looked after from the moment of entering. We both enjoyed a lovely poke bowl :) the service was great and prompt. Changing facilities were also available in the toilet which was great!

The pros: Good atmosphere and location. The staff are great. The latte was really top notch. Cons: Overcooked and overpriced food. - beer battered fish and chips : There was just too much batter and the taste wasn't what you expect of typical fish & Chips. On the plus side it wasn't too oily. The peas were just average. The chips felt a bit over cooked. -Chargrilled chicken poke bowl The veggies were really good to be honest but the chicken was overcooked. I wouldn't return here after trying the food.

My partner and I both had the fish and chips and it tasted really nice, not overly greasy. The location itself is cosy and pretty, however the service was really slow and at times there were no waiters to be seen outside (where we were). The waitresses that served us were nice and friendly but given that it was mid afternoon and not overly busy, we felt a bit ignored when we asked for the bill twice (to 2 different waiters) and it came after 20 minutes (while other tables that came after us were given the bill before us). We also had to wait around 40-45 minutes for our mains.

Lovely venue and team, Eggs Royal were excellent

Great place with friendly service and a fabulous atmosphere!

Exceptional food, staff and atmosphere! On my visit I met the owners and they were lovely! The service was fast, and the food came out gorgeous. I had the fish and chips, my partner had the steak sandwich. Both cooked to perfection and so fresh! The staff were so friendly and made us feel so welcome. Overall, the next time I visit Moreton. This bistro will definitely be my frist option for food!

Superb cafe/restaurant serving quality food with great service. The poke bowls are excellent and recommended.

We’re looking for a tasty, easy family lunch, last minute decision. Read the menu, popped in. Friendly staff, reasonable prices and definitely home cooked to order. I had chicken wraps, a portion of fried, someone else had the burger and another the bao buns. Everyone enjoyed the food, friendly atmosphere and attentive staff. Would happily recommend.

I had lunch with my daughter and her friend. It was lovely! We shared a lot of small plates with a couple of sides. Everything was cooked beautifully. Coffee was hot and good, and the service was great. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. I will be returning.

Good restaurant located right in the centre of Moreton-In-Marsh. Plenty of choices on the menu from light bites to sharing plates and full meals. Interesting selection of soft drinks too. Pricing is in line with the (many) other eateries in Moreton. Service is adequate. Would recommend for breakfast or lunch.

We visited Sakura this morning for a breakfast. Being a light eater I opted for Scrambled egg, bacon and tomatoes. All I can say is YUM, the eggs were soft and fluffy, and the bacon and tomatoes were delicious ... my compliments to the chef, I know how difficult it is to cook scrambled eggs just right xx thankyou xx

Not great. It was very cold in there, they had no heating on. The tea was lukewarm and weak, the flatbreads are not freshly made and more like shop-bought tortilla wraps, the chicken inside was dry. Then, to top off a bad lunch, they had no gelato!

Perfectly satisfactory but nothing special. It does offer a large covered outside area which will be nice in the summer. Dog friendly.

I took my son in as the place advertised to have ice-cream. While checking out the place a blonde short lady asked me if we were alright. I asked her if they had any ice cream and her reply was quite rudely "a gelato, is that all you want? ". Before I could say anything she also told me they had no tablets available..... I have to mention in this place I was not looking for a table but there were plenty of tables available. I again politely asked if they had any ice cream. She looked annoyed saying "we have gelato, gelato" I said yes gelato .... Isn't that the same??? She walked away. I left the place as who would want to be in a place where you are not even greeted but spoken to rudely from the moment you enter. I understand people are sometimes stressed but first impression stays. My son was disappointed but I prefer spending my money in places where employees are friendly.

Great place to visit if you're after a relaxed atmosphere, friendly people and great food! Super child friendly as well. I had the chicken, avocado wrap it was absolutely delicious. My other half had the chicken ceaser salad, best one he's ever had. Packed full of chicken and bacon and big croutons! Really accommodating when I asked to change how the pasta comes for my fussy toddler. Best place in Moreton!

The food was good but I had expected better for all the hype. the triple-cooked chips were more like overcooked chips, but the poke bowls was lovely

The food was good but I had expected better for all the hype. the triple-cooked chips were more like overcooked chips.but the poke bowls was lovely

Perfect food, friendly staff, can not fault, we were well looked after and catered for, will definitely be returning, well done team Sakura.

I am a regular customer at sakura, the food is always amazing, fresh and high quality, i’ve never had a bad meal. All the staff are super friendly and welcoming, I will carry on returning regularly!

We both had Fish and Chips. The fish was very overcooked and dry. The batter was burnt. The Chips were warm and slightly soggy. We had to wait a long time to get served with only a few customers in. The waitress didn't look like she wanted to be there and wasn't engaging. Don't waste your time and money here!!

Really pricey for the quality of food and beverages you are getting. The 9 £ pancakes are not freshly made (chef defrosts them, confirmed by the kitchen). Also - why put micro greens on pancakes that have nothing to do with the flavours of the dish? If you're a real foodie, this place isn't for you. If you are an "easily impressed" foodie, chances are you might like it here.

Love love this place the breakfast is delicious Plentiful and reasonable staff are friendly great little gem highly recommended

First visit, just for drinks but will return to eat! Prices are very reasonable, food looked good, decent toilets! Food range was very appealing. Service was fine too.

Over priced for an average meal. The music was too loud. We ordered wraps which according to the menu had olive tapinard but there wasn't any in the wraps when they arrived. Service was fine but not the most welcoming

Cozy restaurant in the heart of Morten & Marsh. Well worth a visit with lots of gluten free options & cocktails. all fresh and cozy atmosphere

Our family of 8 enjoyed brunch and lunch at Sakura while on vacation in the Cotswolds. We are from the U.S. The food was very good, fresh and heathy. I especially liked the elderberry drink, which was so refreshing. I’m searching for something like it here at home, but I haven’t found anything comparable yet. : )

We popped in for a milkshake after the school run and this place is amazing, the drinks tasted amazing and the service was fantastic

Lovely French toast. Veggie burrito was decent but having the vegetable mush veggie sausages these days when there are excellent veggie sausage options out there, was disappointing. Also disappointed at the service charge being added during brunch, I’ve never come across this at a cafe before, only restaurants.

This is my new favourite restaurant! I was dreading another night of heavy, rich Cotswold pub food and stumbled across Sakura whilst searching for dinner. The menu had so many offerings of fresh, healthy food, and I had the goats cheese and beetroot wrap which was incredible, I didn't want it to end. Husband had the steak off the specials menu which he loved and was cooked to perfection. Finished off with a scoop of gelato which was also gorgeous and perfect end to an amazing meal. I just wish I lived closer so I could visit again soon. Thank you for making our last night in the Cotswolds go from one I was dreading to an amazing experience instead!!

Well worth a visit to this place! The service and hospitality is brilliant. Staff are always so friendly. Their bottomless brunch is fantastic as well! Will be a regular customer here for a long time to come.

Great little bistro. Friendly staff and good menu. The Poke Bowls are delicious. Nice to be able to sit outside in the courtyard. We popped in one Friday evening and they were offering two cocktails for £12................very nice they were too. There was a young lady singing and playing guitar which set a nice atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

The food was excellent and the team very friendly and efficient. Fully recommend the Poke Bowls. The gelato ice cream was delicious

Went to the Boogie Bingo event and it was awesome! Staff were excellent was a fantastic atmosphere! Great night!

My hubby and I have just had one of the best ‘The Works’ breakfasts in Sakura this morning. It was perfectly cooked and a good size to set us up nicely for the day. The staff were all very friendly and efficient, looking after customers, serving the food and drinks and keeping the tables spotless. The interior is magical, so beautifully decorated and the outside seating is very comfortable, cosy and dog friendly…perfect! The bathroom was clean and had everything you need inside. I would not hesitate in recommending this lovely charming bistro 🥰 Looking to coming again next trip to Moreton

Went for our 22 anniversary fantastic food fantastic staff

Very disappointed. Sullen faces from the minute we arrived. Told we would have to wait. Ordered drinks. Disgusting! Complained. No opology even though they were full of saccarinn/sweeteners. Food ok. Never asked if all ok or needed anything, A bone found in chicken! Altogether very disappointing. The bill included service charge and charged for lemonade which we disputed. We're told the manager said it was a matter of preference! My preference would be not to eat there or recommend.

What a gem! We happened upon this beautiful bistro whilst visiting Moreton for the Tuesday market. A lovely and innovative menu and friendly staff. The prices are reasonable and the service is good but, importantly, the food was well presented and delicious. For the fact that it has only been open for a few months, we can see that the potential for this eatery can only be better and better. We urge you to give it a try if you are in the area!

Pot of tea. £2.80 Tea tasted like cheap tasteless catering tea bags. I wouldn't recommend the tea. Obviously trying to save money on poor quality products.

Best breakfast I've had in a long time. The quality of food was top notch ! The service was great too.

Servers are friendly and food was delightfully but the service really let it down, was very slow with a lot of tables waiting until it came to pay the bill and we had someone straight away…

Cappuccino was just warm milk with a tiny amount of foam and mocha was a watery hot chocolate. We asked for an extra shot if coffee but waiter insisted on bringing new drinks. New drinks were exactly as before, no flavoured and I didn’t drink mine. I gave polite feedback at the till when I paid and it went down like a lead balloon, going by the waiter’s sour expression. I get that people have different ideas about how they like their coffee but I do actually like coffee in mine!

Charming little suntrap of a courtyard. Service was good but a little slow, though maybe because it was busy. Food was very good, including pink bread for the French toast!

Nice and chilled. Cocktail and nibbles before the train home.

Great food! Honestly, the lamb meat ball flat beard was really nice.... I will be back. Thanks

We had an afternoon tea, I cannot praise this highly enough, it was varied and absolutely delicious, definitely worth a return visit.

Staff are nice and friendly but overall not a good experience. The £8 chicken tenders starter was tasty but TINY and covered in unnecessary micro herbs. For mains we both had the braised short rib ragu linguine and unfortunately it was not good at all. Again, lots of unnecessary micro herbs but didn’t taste fresh, have any depth of flavour and wasn’t made from chunks of meat as the name “ragu” would suggest and the pasta was over cooked. We went back about a week later to try the ice cream area (think it’s great they’re open late and still serving ice cream) but the ice cream was rock hard, very icy and not very flavourful. I felt awful for the lovely girl serving us as clearly she’d had no training - mix that with rock hard ice cream and she was on a recipe for disaster. (That’s not to say she wasn’t lovely though) Such a shame.

A pretty bad experience overall. Be very careful if you have allergies. I got served gluten when it says item is GF on the menu. I could have been made incredibly poorly if the person next to me didn't point out it had bread croutons. Despite telling the server of my dietry requirements.. the Caesar salad costing £14 consisted of 8 gem lettuce leaves, 2 thin slices of chicken breast, a drizzle of ranch sauce and a sprinkle of cheese, which to me seems hugely overpriced for what seemed like maybe a couple of quids worth of food. They also add a sneaky service charge on also so be careful. Won't be returning for the sake of my health and wallet.

Absolutely brilliant. Me and my wife had a bottomless brunch, and everything from service to food was spot on. Even had a free cake as it was our anniversary. Well done to all involved at Sakura 👏

Cute little place to pop into for brunch. The French Toast and berries was great. Great service too

Lovely Bistro! Really good drinks and incredible service! We had a big problem with getting to our final destination because buses and taxis weren’t available, so one of the owners ever so kindly drove us to our hotel… Amazing experience overall, thank you so much!

Having visited for the first time last week around lunchtime, I was blown away by the stunning decor inside, and the easiness of ample seating in an outside courtyard, great if like myself you are accompanied by your furry friend!! The owners, a brother and sister duo, endeavour to make the place feel as relaxed as it is special. And what can I say about the food .....oh my goodness an absolute treat!! The chef is innovative and nothing too much trouble...they even make their own gelato!!! Will definitely be returning!

Delicious mint choc chip ice cream

The food was good and the service was very friendly.

Service was 5* from everyone and the food and drinks was just as good, would come everyday if I could

I ate here on the evening of 6th May as a party of five (and a puppy). The food was fantastic, I had the pork buns as a main course and they were beautiful and filling. Other members of the party very much enjoyed their meals too. The drink selection is very good, we had a mixture of doom bar, Hawkstone lager and cider and Malbec. The service is very friendly and efficient. We will certainly be eating here again as there are many more dishes on the menu that I would like to try.

We had our pre- wedding dinner at this restaurant and we cannot praise them enough. They were very accommodating and family friendly. Dietary requirements were adhered to and the food was fresh and delicious! Easy parking close by and very efficient service particularly as we were a large group of 25-30 people. We would highly recommend for any type of meal lunch or dinner. Thank you so much Sakura team and see you soon!

Having spent the last few days traveling around (Stratford upon Avon, Cotswold villages,Cirencester) we stumbled upon this bistro on our journey back home to Derbyshire. This bistro out shone all of the food places we had visited over the last few days. Can not recommend this bistro highly enough ! Friendly staff , amazing food , calming atmosphere and a chef who clearly takes immense pride in the dishes he creates and serves !! . Thanks again and we’ll be back next time we’re passing that way ! Ps: The linguini Verde and Wild garlic bread is amazing !!!!

Lovely food, lovely people and a much needed change for moreton instead of pubs and cafes. My cocktails were great and the food was amazing, just a really nice vibe. I have been for breakfast and dinner and I have really enjoyed both times.

Delicious mussels , pretty interior . Service a little slow, but a very pleasant waitress.

Had a wonderful evening here last night celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday. Cocktails were incredible, service was relaxed and attentive, food was delicious and plentiful - couldn't ask for more! So glad to have tried this new little gem, we will definitely be back!

Such a lovely atmosphere! Modern dining. Great food. Would definitely recommend!

What a great fine tucked away in this fine Cotswolds town. The service was amazing, the food incredible and the price reasonable. Seriously recommend.

This is such a beautiful restaurant with really good veggie options! I would definitely recommend their plant based burger - it is so good and worth every penny! Their poke bowls are also good, I wish they had a tofu-based vegan option as well instead of just the falafel. The service is a little slow, but overall a lovely experience.

Very enjoyable lunch, tasty and served with a smile

My friend and I visited on their opening weekend, we enjoyed the build a brunch, I had hashbrown and bacon which was very yummy. Lovely interior as always and perfect for a few insta pics! The brownie and blondies were also lovely.

Had the nicest lunch in this gorgeous little bistro! Portions were generous (pork rib chips with bacon jam are a must-try!) and very reasonably priced, and the staff were all lovely and friendly. The gelato is absolutely incredible! We will definitely be returning here.

Fabulous evening, amazing food, great atmosphere, had a fantastic evening.

Great food, friendly staff and a really lovely atmosphere

Great place ,great food & great staff

Moreton sees many new or changed restaurants and cafes, one is spoiled for choice in fact, and they're usually all at least "good" nowadays. However, Sakura is definitely an "excellent" one, with its decor, comfort, warm welcome, professionalism, reasonable value, and great food. The Eggs Royal, with optional additions of your choice, are highly recommended as a delicious treat for brunch out, and we looked forward to future visits. Every success to the owners and team !

Had lunch here. Staff were friendly and food was spot on. Saw chef chopping up fresh mango and avocado for our food. Lots of lovely flavours.

Amazing food, so tasty and fresh and lots of vegan and gluten-free options! Highly recommend visiting, will definitely come back. Staff really friendly too. Also dog friendly! Thank you 🙏