The best restaurants in East of England

I’ve been to the “cottage bar and bistro” twice in the last couple of weeks and have enjoyed the food on both occasions. I had the mussels to start followed by spaghetti with seafood. Both were nicely cooked with fresh seafood and very delicious. Previously I had calamari and sea-bass which were also lovely. The portion size was perfect for me. The service was efficient and the chef was able to offer an alternate for our friend who had specific dietary requirements. I will return as there are other dishes on the menu which I’d like to try.

The food is very nice and delicious overall in whole Peterborough and service is excellent and very friendly staff Highly recommend this takeway

Nik and the staff were excellent hosts for our group of 18 cyclists. Coffee was available at the start when we arrived at 9am and lunch orders taken. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their lunch on our return at 1pm after a beautiful ride through the quiet lanes of Suffolk and Essex. Will definitely return again.

Best place in Colchester for Coffee and the food was fresh and tasty. Great atmosphere. Excellent service! Best wishes, Robert from Wellington, New Zealand.

Nice little pub with some great beers. Great little suntrap garden.

We only went in for a drink but will return to eat lovely pub /restaurant

Place was closed even though it should be open to 8 p.m. :(

Greeted by the polite lady behind the counter, always polite. The food quality and price is perfect. Always try to pop in once a week as you can’t ask for better.

A lovely meal we had at the Third Crossing. Would like the vegetables not boiled, but pan fried as mentioned on the menu. However, was lovely and would come back again.

Have eaten here a few times so my daughters chose here for a mothers day meal for me , i was disappointed in the mains mine and my daughters chicken was very rubbery and tough , very disappointed in the meal.

Great meals and wonderful staff will visit again well worth a visit

Absolutely shocking service… Having frequented the Thatcher’s over many years I am disappointed in the current state of affairs. All the local waiting staff and chefs have left due to the toxic current landlords behaviour, resulting in a terrible atmosphere and little to no service. We had booked lunch on the 28th of July but the whole day was spoilt for mine and nearly all other diners who had to wait for well over an hour for any food… Some diners gave up and left, when I questioned the delay, a witch by the name of Wendy spoke horrendously to myself… I will not be returning ever again, I would suggest the Chappell Swan and the Three Horseshoes in Fordham for much higher quality of service.

Best pub in Ipswich...with great music

Attentive, friendly staff that make you feel very welcome and cared for, the food was beautifully presented, authentic and delicious Just a really pleasant enjoyable experience

I haven't been in there for 37 years as i moved away, but its still as good as i remember.