The Angel Inn Restaurant in Babergh

Near faultless Sunday Roast with best Yorkshire and cauliflower cheese ever! High quality ingredients professionally prepared and delivered with attentive service in a lovely setting. Good portion size and overall great value too. Lovely experience we will be going again!

Booked for 1400 but got there 1330 for Friday lunch. Booking was a little unnecessary as I was the only customer! Was shown to my table and staff provided water quite quickly. Ordered the Scallops as the starter. Reasonable sauce with two scallops and a little bit of pork belly. Main was sea bass and was delicious, unquestionably the highlight. Dessert was a cinnamon creme brulee with apple tart a slightly odd combination! The apple tart was nice pastry with thin slivers of apple on the top. The ceme brulee had two issues, firstly the brulee was slightly burnt so a little bitter and the creme was a little too sou like rather than set. Waitress left me the sauce for the scallops to serve myself. The service was perfectly reasonable, but no real engagement. There were people over the otherwise of the venue having a loud business conversation with staff members, it sounded like, no music to listen to just the chat. Toilets exceptional for the grade of venue. Much promise not fully realised I guess

We recently enjoyed a five-night stay at the Angel Inn, having stayed there several times before. There were some noticeable improvements since our last stay; the restaurant menu has been completely changed reverting back to the type which was in place before the building was totally restored during the Covid years. Gone is the ‘Top Dining’ style and now there is a really good affordable restaurant menu as before. With a busier restaurant the ambience has changed for the better which adds to the dining experience. The rooms are very well appointed with a much-improved breakfast menu which all adds up to a perfect break.

We had a lovely evening after hearing so much about it. The odd negative review didn't put us off and we were not disappointed! We had a very warm welcome and as soon as we sat down and until the end of the evening we had very attentive staff and it was on a Friday night too so it was very busy. I had a delicious Double baked smoked haddock and cheese soufflé which was delicious followed by the bream which again was yummy with crispy skin and flaky fish with a tasty lobster bisque. My husband had the chicken parfait and then steak which was cooked to perfection and we then shared a fig frangipani tart with a fig ice cream. Fab ending to a lovely evening. Prices were in line with many of the establishments in this area. It’s not your average pub meal so don’t go expecting that, but for a date night or something special or you want more than a steak pie and chips then this is the place to go!

We decided to visit the Angel for a wedding anniversary and having seen the reviews and not having been there for a few years we were very much looking forward to it. A big mistake! The restaurant was very quiet when we arrived and for the rest of the evening which we found strange. In short the service was OK (young girls with no real training but very friendly) but the food was an expensive let-down. Starters were just about OK although the Maldon smoked salmon was just a big blob of dry-looking slices with tasteless foam blobs to add to the visual appeal. A door-stop slab of warm soda bread came with it. However, the two fish dishes were a real disappointment. My cod lozenge was tasteless and over-cooked (potato puree was good though) The sauce also tasteless. My wife's bream was also over-cooked and the seafood bisque was so salty that she couldn't eat it and we had to complain. These dishes cost £25 and £28 respectively. The manager said he would 'sort something out' which in reality turned out to be a free scoop of ice cream or a free coffee. He refused to take the bream off the bill. And so we left - two unhappy customers and for the wine (overpriced too) £144 lighter. Not sure what went wrong in the kitchen but the two dishes we had were pretentious, tasteless examples of how not to prepare a fish dish. Needless to say we will not return.

We absolutely loved our stay at the Angel Inn. We stayed in Tye room, which was gorgeous. A lovely big bed, separate bath and shower, coffee machine and tv. It was very quiet and we slept really well. The air conditioning was very effective. Dinner was exceptional. We both finished every bit of our 3 courses. Breakfast was lovely. We ate outside in the beautiful courtyard/garden. Croissants and juice and then hot food from the menu. It was all beautifully presented and tasty. We couldn’t find a fault with anything during our stay. Staff were fantastic, the hotel is beautifully decorated and we felt very comfortable. We would highly recommend the hotel to couples looking for a quiet and relaxing get away.

As always the Angel Inn provided top quality food and service. The new ‘bistro’ menu is exactly what you would expect from this fine dining restaurant. Our British weather played ball and we ate in the garden.

We booked in for a night and reserved a table at the restaurant. Whist the room was lovely and so were the staff the overall experience was far from expected. Considering we paid over £300 for the room and an evening meal. The wait times were quite astonishing. For a 3 course meal it took close/over 2 hours. I approached the staff asking what was the delay and was greeted with "this is how long it takes. We having problems in the kitchen" at no point was this relayed it guests. I was also served the wrong dish. Me stating "this is not what I ordered and the reply was "ohh" considering this establishment prides itself on HIGH QUALITY consumer service, we didn't receive much of that. The staff were lovely and friendly, but the overall experience of a "5 star" dining experience was far from it.

Just Love The Angel. Been visiting since first reopened few years ago. The Hotel is excellent, great rooms and breakfast. Yesterday we had lunch on a Sunday. The food is so good, local menu plus the traditional roast. Cant wait yo go again xxx

Exemplary culinary standards as always combined with warm service! This was one of a number of times I have dined at The Angel since it underwent its transformation from a traditional Inn to the more ‘up market’ venue that it is has since become. I have to admit that on this occasion I was coaxed by the appearance of ‘Sunday roast’ on the menu - albeit served in the style that is customary at this restaurant. There were a couple of tiny issues with my reservation - no fault of the The Angel as they use 3rd party reservation services similar to others - but I thought it worth mentioning since it’s not the issues but the way the restaurant dealt with it. They were very apologetic, quick to resolve matters and certainly showed they cared. In terms of the Sunday roast, this was a level above those I’ve typically had elsewhere and although dining alone, the amount of food was plentiful and enough for two people. In one word, it was delicious as well as beautifully presented. I’ve reviewed this restaurant in the past. Notably, the team here is new to me and I’d say they are much more engaging, a little less formal but undoubtedly very attentive, respectful and diligent. Before doing this review I also read some of the others here on Tripadvisor - particularly those giving low ratings as it’s always interesting to get a balanced view. Having been a diner at this restaurant well over 100 times past and present, undoubtedly some of the low ratings are hard to understand - some of which have compared The Angel with other busy pubs and eating houses in the County and/or felt it was highly priced. The Angel - particularly in its new format - is certainly by comparison a very select and fine dining experience clearly aimed at quality over quantity and reassuringly, sets it apart from the rest. If you want somewhere away from the hustle and bustle that’s as much an experience as it is a pleasure then The Angel absolutely ranks high. I would be proud to take any guests to dinner here knowing they’d love the food and the experience.

Fathers day Lunch. We haven't been to The Angel for a long time. Very warm welcome with a sense of excitement of a lovely lunch. Not so busy but we were early 12.45pm but a steady flow of people adding to the already loverly atmosphere. We think it comes from the the beautiful building & Staff who clearly care that your having the best experience. Good menu & choice of wines. Our thanks to all who not only catered to all our needs but also the conversations. It's a little way for us to drive but every bit worth.

Everything from design and outlay of building, staff, service and then the most important thing food and drink was excellent. Would highly recommend. Really good well done to all involved.

We went to the Angel for our anniversary dinner and treated ourselves to an overnight stay. Our dinner was delicious- we both chose the steak which was cooked as we liked it and was very good. I chose three cheeses for desert which were just the right temperature and a good selection to choose from (too many restaurants have a very unimaginative selection which they then kill completely by taking the cheese straight from the fridge… ) Service was excellent and the wine recommendation well made. Our room for the night was well appointed and had everything you could want including some lovely biscuits and fudge to go with an afternoon cup of tea. Our only comment here would be to add a fixture for the smaller shower head in the corner of the shower so it doesn’t take up as much space in the shower cubicle. Breakfast was also excellent although the French streaky bacon wasn’t quite what we expected but that’s our taste not the quality of what was offered. All in all a lovely stay and we look forward to make this a regular ‘treat’!

An amazing 2 night stay celebrating a friends hen do fantastic service all of the staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable and welcoming. Dinner was fantastic and breakfast superb food and exceptional service great selection of wines and cocktails in the beautiful courtyard garden in the sunshine. We loved our private dining area where we had a murder mystery game over dinner which was great fun. The Haywain suite was very comfortable. Well done and thank you to all the staff

Brilliant! We had a Sunday night evening meal, overnight stay and breakfast Monday morning. What a great time we had. Started early evening with fantastic Spanish Margarita's, amazing flavour. Then we had a fantastic 3 course meal with extra tasty amuse bouche in between. We also enjoyed a very good bottle of french Sauvignon Blanc. Then off to a luxury room for our overnight stay, beautiful and comfortable. Finally an excellent continental breakfast of fresh fruit, granola, greek yogurt, home baked bread, butter and jam as well as croissant, orange juice and great coffee. All very good. We really enjoyed ourselves and the special offer package made it good value too. Thanks to everyone!

Superb food, wine and hospitality without being stuffy. The staff were professional and knowledgeable whilst being warm and hospitable. Nothing was too much trouble. Amazing ccoktails made by Tom who guided us on wine choices too. I had the Lake District wild hare starter and my husband had the wild mushroom ravioli. We both had the Iberian pork Secreto followed by a delicious cheese selection. Unquestionably one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Thank you.

Stayed at the Angel Inn for four nights; having arrived, following a friendly welcome, we were shown to our room which was very well appointed with a large walk-in shower and one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. We also enjoyed really good breakfasts. Highly recommended for a quiet and comfortable stay.

A very warm welcome, incredible food and a very comfortable room. Probably the most spotless place I’ve ever stayed. The chef came to say hello during an excellent breakfast and we chatted about the fantastic tasting menu he’d made us the night before. Really outstanding food, exceptionally well finished premises and lovely peaceful atmosphere. Will definitely come back again.

We visited for the first time on Mother’s Day. The food was wonderful, but we would have appreciated a bowl of vegetables to share as a table; no sides were available to order. This would have made the meal perfect.

A lovely place to eat out for my daughters birthday, food and service absolutely first class, thank you so much for a lovely evening, will definitely visit again!!

Superb lunch at The Angel. For a set lunch, the quality and presentation was extraordinary. Simply delicious and interesting from start to finish. Lovely staff, knowledgeable and friendly. Really should be on everyone's must go to list for a meal.

Just experienced the tasting menu on Valentines night and I can truly say that every part of the men was absolutely exquisite. Our waitress was friendly and informative which made the occasion really special. It wasn’t a cheap night coming to £200+ but an excellent bottle of wine was enjoyed and we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There is nothing I can fault with our evening. It really is a great venue for a special occasion.

We had booked dinner bed and breakfast at The Angel Inn. Our stay was wonderful it also being our first time there. The room was very comfortable and well appointed. The highlight was our dining experience which was truly outstanding. The quality of the dishes as well as the presentation was exceptional and we really loved the Spanish influences and little touches in the menu introduced by the highly talented Head Chef Ruben Aguilar Bel. We both had the wild mushroom ravioli starter followed by the Iberian pork secreto as a main. Wow…just wow. The staff were lovely, engaging and attentive which also makes the experience so much more pleasurable. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this venue.

What an incredible experience! We went for the full tasting menu and every dish was exceptional and a genuine joy to eat. Ruben is an outstanding chef. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff are so warm that it feels like home. We can't fault a single thing and will definitely be returning and bringing family and friends with us. If you're deciding where to visit, this is an absolute must. It surpasses some michelin restaurants we've been to so they certainly deserve a star!

Meant to write this review ages ago - 6 of us stayed and ate and drank exceptional food and drink. Could not fault the food, the service or rooms. Made to feel welcome from the initial enquiry to us having a small wedding party on the hottest day of 2023. The staff go out of their way to make sure that your stay is enjoyable - it exceeded our expectations. Room was spotlessly clean, gorgeous fresh linen and bath robes The rooms have been freshly refurbished with heavy black-out curtains, privacy blinds, air-conditioning & Nespresso machine. We especially appreciated fresh milk and a treat of home-made wedding heart biscuits and fudge in the room. Cocktails were exquisite. . The full tasting menu for our party and the Wine flight were unbelievably presented with discrete yet friendly service and the dish and wine knowledge was better than Gavroche. English sparkling wine with our amuse bouche set the scene Everything was utter perfection. I cannot recommend this place more highly. The quality of the food and level of service is second to none. We are blessed to have this fabulous restaurant experience in our neighbourhood. It wont be long till the Michelin star can be awarded I'm sure. Coming back again on 22nd Dec! Wine flight too!!

As usual, the whole experience was hugely enjoyable. From the warm welcome, the comfortable room, the restaurant and the glorious food, all was perfect. It is without doubt one of our favourite places. Ruben Aguilar Bel deserves that Michelin Star - he cooks like an Angel.

Simply the best restaurant in the area. Fabulous setting in an old Tudor building and delicious food, beautifully presented. Every plate calls out for a photo to be taken. I’d highly recommend the long tasting menu as the venison course is absolutely outstanding.

Excellent service , food superb … definitely worth a try . The cost is not excessive either considering the quality of the venue and food

I came for lunch with a friend on Friday as I was meant to come in September with my wife for our anniversary but unfortunately our childcare fell through. However I couldn't leave it too long after seeing how good the taster menu looked. I must say neither of us was disappointed! Everything was fantastic but especially the wild mushroom risotto and the pineapple dessert! Staff were the right amount of attentive and the venue and ambience were amazing. I will definitely be back but with my wife next time as after showing her the photos I will be in trouble if I leave it too long before I take her! Thankyou Angel Inn for an absolutely delicious meal, compliments of course to the chef and to your friendly staff.

A return visit to this simply sublime restaurant with rooms. We literally could not fault the food, service or room. From the moment you arrive, you are made to feel welcome, the staff go out of their way to make sure that your stay is enjoyable. Our room was spotlessly clean, we especially appreciated the pillow choice, super fresh linen and bath robes (minor niggle, one bath robe belt was damaged and very short). The rooms have been freshly refurbished with heavy black-out curtains, privacy blinds, air-conditioning & Nespresso machine. We especially appreciated fresh milk and a treat of home-made fudge in the room. Welcome drinks were a delicious surprise, and we settled down to enjoy the short tasting menu. What an absolute treat, every course was thoughtfully and imaginatively prepared and presented with discrete yet friendly service from knowledgeable staff. It was an absolute delight to be able to choose an English wine to accompany our food. Everything was utter perfection. After a blissful night sleep on the most comfortable bed with feather pillows we enjoyed a delicious locally produced breakfast and were delighted when the chef came out to introduce himself. I cannot recommend this place more highly. The quality of the food and level of service is second to none. We will be back. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Exceptional- this restaurant has a mention in the Michelin Guide so I thought I would give it a try to entertain a client. And it was soo worth it. The imaginative menu , the aesthetically pleasing way the food was presented and very delicious too. A very knowledgeable and attentive (at exactly the right level) waitress. Expensive? At the right level- you don’t get food at this level for a tenner BUT it was reassuringly expensive without making you feel hard done by. It was the kind of restaurant that made you want to talk and linger .

What a lovely place!! We stayed overnight and had the short tasting menu for dinner. The whole experience was wonderful. Beautiful, spotlessly clean room with a really comfy bed and all that you could need. The food was some of the best we have had in the local area and the service was so friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning and recommending to friends.

We regularly go out for dinner but most of the time end up quite disappointed. A lot of places seem to talk a good menu and charge very well for it but when it comes to it, can’t actually deliver. Not the case here - each course was exceptionally well put together, done with care, attention and flare. It really felt like going out for dinner rather than eating something you could make yourself at home for less than quarter of the price. Lots of new things and combinations we hadn’t tried before and the perfect amount of food over a 7 course taster menu to ensure you leave full but not sick! Lovely wine but particular mention for the Spanish margarita cocktail - probably the best margarita I’ve ever had and they are my favourite so I’ve had a lot of them! Lovely service and restaurant throughout. Be prepared to spend money as it’s not cheap but if you’re looking for somewhere where you walk away feeling as though you’ve really had something special go and try it! Ps the sourdough bread with butter is to die for!

This place is fabulous. I stayed here for one night with a friend in September 23 and can not fault it. Dinner (Tasting menu) was exceptional as were the wines about which we were given great advice. Levels of service were all high without being intrusive. The room was beautiful and very clean with everything you could want and few extra treats as well. The courtyard garden is pretty and has a real sense of calm about it and is therefore a lovely place to relax. Would definately recommend and hope to reyturn in the near future

This is my second stay at this wonderful hotel. I loved it so much with my husband, I had to bring my friend and I will definitely be back! As soon as you are arrive you are made to feel like royalty and nothing is too much trouble. The room was pristine, the garden area is stunning and the food was exquisite. The staff are all so lovely and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Oh and don’t get me started on the cocktails. Highly recommend if you are looking for some first class luxury.

My wife and I popped in to have a quick drink last Sunday at 1pm. We ordered a glass of wine and a pint of lager, they only had one beer on draught! The place was very nicely decorated but what we found strange was it was nearly empty. Only about 2/3 covers in a big pub. This was a beautiful sunny afternoon at peak lunch service time and no one was eating or drinking! The garden was empty apart from us. We ordered our drinks and sat in the garden. When I went to pay I was asked for £20.50 for 1 glass of wine and a pint of beer!!! I laughed and said I only had 1 of each not 2 but they were being serious. They do not offer traditional Sunday lunch. They only offer a tasting menu which starts at £49 for 2 courses! I admire their audacity but this is Suffolk and you can go over the road to the fantastic Crown pub and enjoy a proper roast dinner and a good selection of beers and ales without paying through the nose. If you are thinking of going, be prepared to spend a lot of money! We really wanted to like the Angel and remember it fondly from years gone by but it’s now trying to chase a market which I do not believe is present in Stoke-by-Nayland or the surrounding area. Don’t get me wrong, we like good food and wine and there is money in Suffolk/Essex but not many of these people like to be taken advantage of and I fear this is what is happening at The Angel. When we left we drove past The Crown and The Anchor in Nayland and both were heaving with people!

We stayed for dinner bed and breakfast and from the moment we arrived to when we left we were treated like royalty. We had the tasting menu for dinner and it was exceptional, expertly cooked, beautiful flavours and presented impeccably. My wife tried the wine flight and it was superb. Our room was stunning in the annexe and breakfast was excellent. Service was faultless. It’s a beautiful building in a lovely location too. Highly recommended.

My previous review was deleted. I will summarise briefly. The food was absolutely gash and it costs me £15. When quizzed on their pricing I was told it was because of the luxury seasonings, for example salt. I felt genuinely guilty for the chef as he must surely be better at something else than cooking.

Had a meal with family members and everyone took pains to follow social distancing. Enjoyed my meal and found the staff very pleasant and happy to accommodate our every needs.

Stopped off for a bite to eat, just passing through. Wow what food!! Amazing quality and presentation and very good value lunch menu. Our dog was allowed in the bar and we chose a fabulous 3 course lunch. Asian chilli beef salad, ham hock terrine, flat iron steaks and then creme Brûlée and cheesecake. Exceptional value and beautiful food. Very very nice find. Thank you.

As you can see from the title it did'nt start well,the scallop starter was so mean and small it bore no resemblance to it's promising description on the menu,the Pheasant main was marginally better but still small.Whilst the combination of flavours was good why do some restaurants serve up these tiny portions at top money ?Service was very good, staff friendly and professional.Venue is great with good ambience,shame about the rest,won't be in a hurry to return.

We dined in the Angel on two consecutive evenings and very much enjoyed both meals. The staff were attentive and polite and the fayre was very good.

Attractive, light and spacious with a super fire to welcome us, staff very professional and we were looked after well. Food good and some imaginative dishes, a thoroughly enjoyable lunch with friends. Everywhere I go to eat cheese is always ridiculously priced and it's time it stopped; £8.95 for three tiny pieces of cheese and various oddments and biscuits which I didn't want so I asked for some bread; after 7/8 minutes I asked where the bread was and was told it was being freshly prepared (defrosted?) so I said forget it. Otherwise the whole lunch was very good and we will go back (if I'm allowed to).

We stopped here for breakfast before going to play golf nearby. Excellent breakfast and we decided that we would return another time for an evening meal as the menu looked good.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch yesterday with family. Lovely food and kind, helpful and authentic service team. Wonderful , felt very welcomed

Beautiful pub inside and out. Lovely food and the staff are always very welcoming and friendly. Will be back

A weekend away with friends in such a quaint and well run Inn. We ate in the restaurant in the evening, the food was excellent with a great choice to suit all tastes. The service was top class, young but very attentive staff. Breakfast the next morning was very nice, the best I have had presented in a long time. The whole weekend was so relaxed in this charming Inn, nothing too much trouble.

The quality of cooking at the Angel if just first rate, we ate from the set menu and every course was beutifully cooked and presented. We have not been here for a while but we will return soon. I must also add the the service was very friendly and attentive

Such a cosy pub- lovely welcoming and warm atmosphere- such nice staff and great service. The food was amazing and I think for what it is, it’s very reasonably priced. Really recommend!

From start to finish the perfect overnight break. We stayed at the lovely, old inn with some friends and dined in a beautiful room just off the main dining area. The food was both imaginative and extremely tasty and well presented. Staff so pleasant and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. My trio of lamb was delicious as were the other dishes friends enjoyed.

Perfect Saturday lunch, excellent choices on set menu which on arrival were truly delicious, full of flavour and so creatively presented. Will definitely return.

This was the last pre Christmas meal of our Norfolk Break and a return visit to this establishment.The starter of roast Partridge was worthy of a michlein star for the qualty of its cooking and presentation alone it was truly outstanding. The whole meal was well cooked and we had a really good lunch, well worth a visit.

We decided to dine at the Angel for Christmas Day Lunch this year

6 adults, 2 kids, 3 dogs. Thank you to all the staff who made us feel so welcome. Amazing service. Amazing food. Lovely private dining area. The whole family had a great lunch here today. Merry Christmas

We come here regularly and rate this one of the best places locally. Fantastic cuisine. Friendly service. Good range of beers. Lovely old timbers. Open log fires. Wonderful Christmassy atmosphere.

Great Sunday roast.. the service was excellent and the food was delicious.. our dog was with us and they were happy to accommodate him. Great atmosphere.. looking forward to going again.

The chef’s brigade here are amazing. My husband had the beef cheeks superb, I had two starters sweet potato cakes then partridge breast the quality of which would be hard to find in a top London restaurant. Friendly staff add to the delightful evening. I have rated the Angel before but it really is special

The Angel is a great hostilery for a perfect Lunch, Dinner or even pop in to for a drink

Arranged for a group of 14 to have an evening meal on a Sunday. We were seated in the Well room which had loads of atmosphere and the staff were excellent when taking separate orders for drinks and dividing bills up. The food was excellent and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

I’ve made The Angel Inn one of those restaurants I return to whenever the opportunity presents itself. Recently they have introduced a new menu full of very creative and delicious courses. I found it hard to believe that they could improve on the wonderful dishes they had before but they have! As well as great food another aspect stands out and that is the consistently high service. Sitting near the bar area as I did one evening I heard more than one customer commenting on the service being some of the best they have received - it’s clearly not just me then!! - hence I felt it was worthy of mention. With the winter coming and the open fire being lit on these dark often damp evenings, I can’t wait to return for another lovely meal.

Absolutely perfect. An old country pub with all the ambience that you could wish for. The staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The room we stayed in was delightful, the food was outstandingly good (an incredibly talented chef) and the whole was amazing value for money.

Perfect gastro pub experience. Delicious food and drink, sensibly priced. Very good waiting staff. Reminiscent of much more expensive establishments.

Lovely ambiance. Welcoming log fire. Superb food. Dog friendly. Charming service. Good choice of beer. One of our favourite regular places.

Had a really lovely lunch here today . Warm friendly welcome and really very busy and bustling, but we didn’t feel rushed or crowed at all .

Very warm welcome received and the service throughout our visit was excellent from all the staff. The menu options were extensive and we were both delighted with our selections. Very warm and friendly atmosphere.

We last ate at The Angel many years ago but thought it was about time we revisted it. The place is still as quaint as it ever was. I was very impressed with the service we received. I have an allergy to egg and the waitress made sure that I was able to enjoy my meal without any worry. The chef adapted my starter, the garlic mushrooms, and it was delicious. My main was the steak, again cooked to perfection. The chips that came with it were the best I have eaten in a long time! My husband had the whitebait to start with, followed by the Suffolk sausage and mash. Again, these were perfectly cooked and well presented. We both went for the passion fruit cheesecake for dessert. It was to die for! All the way through the service was impeccable. Staff were helpful, friendly and made sure tables were cleared of plates with great care. Would thoroughly recommend and we will certainly be back!

Six of us met up at The Angel and had a lovely convivial and delicious meal in the comfortable side room which we filled. One big table. All meals fantastic. Well priced for the standard. Staff attentive and pleasant.

We had an amazing experience here for dinner. The floor manager was very attentive, our drinks were flavoursome, every meal on the table was delicious and the desserts were some of the best we'd ever had. Will recommend to everyone in the area.

Anniversary Dinner. Three course meal, all really delicious. Weren't sure what to order on the menu, and staff gave good recommendations. May well return before next anniversary. Thanks

Lovely place in a great location! The staff were great and I was so impressed by the welcome and how I was shown to my room with all facilities being pointed out and they went the extra mile to make sure I was comfortable. Dinner was delicious and well presented. I was travelling on business but it would be great to visit with Mr P!

Really expected nachos and chicken dippers as a stater, overall quite impressed other that the chicken dippers very nice place

The ambience of the pub/restaurant, the welcoming staff, the service, the food and the overall cost could not be faulted. We had two dogs with us and they accommodated them with no fuss whatsoever. The food was so delicious. We will certainly be back when we are next in the area.

Went there on a Sunday evening, as soon as you step in you can feel a very peaceful and relaxing location. The outdoor patio is personally just beautiful.

Visited on a Saturday evening, had pre booked and glad we did as restaurant was busy. Despite that there was a warm welcome and shown to table. Service of drinks order was prompt and all the staff are friendly and attentive. Food was lovely and well presented. My liver dish was perfectly cooked with crushed potatoes and nice crunchy bacon which added texture. My wife said her sea bass was equally good. The premises themselves are delightful. Real ale at the bar and 250ml wine served in a small carafe gives a touch of style. Looking forward to next visit.

Had an early lunch prior to an appointment. Empty at first as so early but illed up later.Mix of locals - always a good sign - and visitors. Good food in relaxed atmosphere. Salad freshly prepared.

If the food was good, the friendly attentive service was even better. The menu offered a reasonably broad selection to suit most tastes, and the olde English atmosphere of this listed inn completed our enjoyment.

I have a thing about liver. I like it to taste like liver which requires it to be pink, being pink should make it almost melt-in-the-mouth, but this only happens if it is cut thick enough to be succulent. Mine was probably the best that I have been served anywhere. We all had different meals and there were no complaints from anyone.

My wife and I stopped at this inn for a simple lunch on our way back home. The exterior is quite ordinary and not particularly inspiring, on the contrary the interiors are welcoming and comfortable: rustic, but elegant, without being pretentious. The menu is quite varied, there is a small cellar. We started with lemon and coriander hummus and tzatziki, both freshly homemade and tasty, served with warm pitta bread. Then we had a Portobello mushroom burger, with stilton and tomato chutney,  coleslaw and fries as a side, and a Lamb burger with halloumi, coleslaw and sweet potato fries as a side. Everything was excellent. The service was kind and attentive. Recommended.

We quite often visit The Angel, a beautiful restaurant, the staff are always friendly and accommodating. The food is absolutely amazing! Would definitely recommend

After visiting Flatford we looked for somewhere to have lunch We came across the Angel Inn in Stoke by Nayland. Entering through the front door we were greated with a friendly smile and asked if we had booked. Although the answer was no we could sit anywhere without a reserved notice.

A genuine old coaching house, now a pub restaurant with 6 rooms. We had a very enjoyable restaurant meal in the evening, good wine list. Room 6 is quickly but clean with a very comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast in the well room. Good value for money and thank you Becky for making us feel welcome.

First visit here and will certainly be returning. Lovely atmosphere and good service. Different types of seats available, big comfy chairs to relax in or more upright chairs. Nice beer and a good menu. The sandwiches were really nice and were served with chips and a crunchy coleslaw, great value at £8.

We ate en mass following a camping trip in the area. Excellent food and service. Reasonable price. will definately be back!

We have visited this pub a few times just lately and I felt like I needed to give them a review. Last night we went on a last minute idea for Father’s Day and we were lucky enough to get a table. The food was amazing, we had a roast with all the trimmings. The food was hot like it was all freshly cooked, the vegetables are gorgeous and they even managed to do me broccoli cheese as they had run out of cauliflower. We were well looked after asking if everything was ok and drinks being topped up. I highly recommend this as a place to eat.

Excellent food, excellent service, gorgeous setting. Couldn’t fault anything. Highly recommended. I saw a review about how good the burger was (which was also highly recommended by the bar man) and we weren’t disappointed!! Excellent quality.

The staff were second to none. Brilliant, friendly service. The menu choice was excellent and food delicious. Definitely recommend.

Very good pub food and friendly service. Not expensive and good quality food. Service was quick. Would definitely go again.

I am writing this review having just got home from having lunch here.

Terrific food and generous portions. Lovely old timbered building. Great service. Strongly recommended.

I stayed at the Hotel and the dinner and breakfast were very good. Good choice and ingredients, very well presented.

My wife and I are at the Angel Inn on the evening of Easter Sunday. We had the best meal we’d had for a long time. We both chose Roast Chicken which was juicy and succulent and came with plenty of vegetables. Although we were quite full we managed to follow this with two super deserts- strawberry cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. Lovely service as well. Couldn’t fault it.

For starters we had whole brie with chutney. For main course we had the chateaubriand which was exquisite. I will be back!

The visit was for Mothers Day, therefore by definition it was going to be busy. It was, but this was no problem for The Angel.

I love this place - the food is consistently great. The staff are friendly and the service is good, well timed, good gaps between courses and a great ambiance. In the garden it feels like Italy on a summers day. Highly recommend.

We had an amazing meal hete on Valentine's day.

Visited here on recommendation for lunch. Enjoyed an amazing meal. We had Camembert to start but served with wedges of toasted break and homemade relish, was beautiful followed by skate for main meal which was the best we have ever had, cooked to perfection in lemon and garlic butter with wilted spinach and tiny croutons. exquisite. Chocolate brownie to die for. All in all very impressed, best meal we have had for a long time and staff are very friendly and obliging. Would definitely recommend and will be revisiting

Ate at the Angel one evening, a little more pricey than our usual place but reasonable choice of food,get very popular Fridays and Saturdays so booking in advance advised.

Four of us enjoyed beautifully cooked fish and chips washed down with a glass of Prosecco finished with a very imaginative dessert, and all for only £14:95 per person. The service and ambiance were spot on. Will definitely visit more often.

The building is comfortable and interesting, the service attentive and the food excellent. I had chicken liver parfait followed by liver and bacon, an old staple that my wife simply won't cook, and it was just right. A good wine list with a supplementary list of fine bottles for those with larger budgets.

Live this place, nothing is to much trouble! Becky is the general manager, and she is fantastic! We had a daughter with dietary issues, and she will always make sure she is catered. Amazing place with great food and fantastic service