The best restaurants in East of England

We just went to Rasputin tonight and we absolutely loved it. Staying in Swaffham for a few nights. We were Recommend by the locals to this restaurant. We ordered mixed Bellinis to start which were gorgeous and the goulash and schnitzel, which were huge portions and absolutely lovely. The meat was so tender and the flavours were great.. we have eaten in lots of the local pubs here and it was a really nice different meal to try. The host is super friendly and welcoming really can’t the restaurant loved it. Thanks Rasputin for a really nice night x

My first time back for 6 years when Carorline still used to serve the "Naughty breakfast" in their old premises across the road. Now replaced by 3 others which includes the "Large breakfast "which is a feast. Consistent quality over three visits in a fortnight & a lovely warm welcome every time. Worth a trip all the way from Africa.

Having read the reviews, we were expecting something special for our Sunday breakfast. The wait was quite a while, but on the menu, it says fresh tastes better so no problem with the wait. However, a bit disappointed when the number 2 breakfasts arrived. On one, the fried egg was over cooked and hard. On the other, when turning the bacon over, it also was over cooked and burnt. On the side, one had toast and the other had bread and butter. I have never seen toast or bread buttered so badly. Someone had clearly just put very little spread onto a knife and simply had one sweep across, missing out all four sides. Basically just rushed. For the money, there are, in my opinion, far better places elsewhere so I’m afraid we won’t be returning.

I would have given this place a rating in the negatives but giving 1 as needed to write a review. The food is absolutely awful. My husband ordered one of the loaded dogs and I wish we had taken a video of how it was … inedible slop. I ordered a lamb dish which again was inedible the flavour was sweet and mostly just tasted of cinnamon taking over the entire dish When the plates were taken it was evident that we had barely touched our food but there were no questions from the wait staff. I could tell from their expression that they had picked up on it. My drink which was a large Malbec tasted astringent and stale Disappointing beyond belief. I’d always thought this place was one to visit as we passed it for several years. I would say nice cosy pub but eat at your peril (that’s if you like good food) Anyways

Went in today as we saw a review saying they had Gluten Free options, we are so glad we did. Most things on the menu can be made gluten free, the server was very helpful and knowledgeable, she was able to answer all of our questions with a smile and without referring to the usual long and complicated manual that many places seem to have. The Gluten Free roll was the best we have ever tasted; and the ‘Blue and brisket’ burger was truly amazing. We are probably a bit older than their usual customers and to us the food tasted like burgers used to, before hell invented the fast food chains.

We cannot rate this pub/restaurant highly enough! The food was excellent, huge portions and absolutely delicious. We all agreed the roast dinners were some of the best we have EVER had in a pub. Six of us visited as a family to celebrate my youngest adult son’s birthday. The service from the staff was superb, friendly and kind, particularly special for us as a family as both my sons have autism. My youngest is non-verbal but they treated him with kindness and went the extra mile, cooking him his favourite scampi and chips meal, even though it wasn’t on the Sunday lunch menu, and finding him a favourite Granny Smith apple for dessert. The desserts we had had were scrumptious too! We will be back and thanks to everyone for helping to make the day special.

Fantastic find for a special birthday treat. This is an exclusive small dining room above the Sloop Inn. The menu is the same fabulous fresh food and cooked in the same kitchen as the pub but it is quiet, smart and a fabulous classy ambience upstairs. We were lucky to have the best, romantic window table in the house, the most delicious fresh cooked food and fantastic friendly service. I had Mackerel Pate to start and the Fish Pie which was divine. My husband had fresh cooked Mussels and the most tender and flavoursome Steak he has ever had, and he's had a lot ! The table next to us had a couple of the seafood/fish platters to share which really looked amazing, brimming with fresh crab, lobster, prawns etc. We really enjoyed our meal and the ambience would definitely recommend to others and visit again.

Best Thai in ss9 area. Reasonably priced and stand out dishes Plaa Goong and Kra Pao Tofu. Quality of dishes never drops.

Love this place, more low-key than the other pubs in Toddy, more for the discerning drinker, amazing breakfasts, really good food, friendly welcoming staff, big screens for the footie pop in and relax 👍👍

Do not miss out on this pub absolutely fantastic food and very good quality food for your money and the staff are really welcoming and the pies are the best

As regular customers for lunch on Saturdays my partner and I have noticed that the service has got worse. If the owner isn’t there, the young staff who despite doing their best, leave customers for ages before taking orders and don’t notice when customers need them. Today we received our beers but no glasses, then we waited 50 mins for 2 basic mains and a side dish, they came followed by our cutlery. The food is good and the staff are lovely but it’s clear there weren’t enough doing front of house and probably the kitchen, as we weren’t alone waiting ages today. We want to support it as an independent restaurant but the really slow service is putting us off.

It’s a nice little restaurant very cosy and serves good food nice place to go for dinner my family all enjoyed it

We used to visit this resturant all of the time whilst under previous owner Alfio . Sadly since he retired the food quality and ambiance is not the same . Gradually it has gone down hill . In an authentic little place like this fresh food is a must . It appeared that the prawns had been frozen and were tasteless , the pizza dry and nothing anybody had was as good as it used to be . Maybe it was a bad night in the kitchen , but at the price you pay you expect better . Sadly we won't return .

Great products, friendly staff - been using whenever we’re in the area over the last 15 years. Very sorry to see it closing down 👎

It started well with a good selection on the menu. When we came to order our breakfast sandwiches my friend asked how much it would be to add an egg to her bacon sandwich, at which point the waitress advised that the prices on the menu had increased so weren't correct & could only say they had gone up by about 50p. On asking for a sparkling water she advised that had also gone up by 20p maybe 30p, these increases were due to the cost of living increase. When we questioned why the menus hadn't been updated she advised there were new owners & it hadn't been done yet but that there was a sign on the wall inside the shop advising of the price increase, we were sat outside but to be honest anyone entering the shop wouldn't have seen it as it would have been behind them. She then brought out the A4 sign. She also tried to find an updated menu which she couldn't find. Firstly I am sure this must be illegal to advertise one price & charge another & secondly a hand written note could have been added to the menu or a copy of the price increase attached to the menu which everyone would have seen. Maybe the new owners should hold fire on the price increase until new menus are available as it may save their reputation. The breakfast sandwiches were very tasty, however the 'glass' that accompanied the sparkling water was in fact a jar with a thread for a screw top. Some might call it funky but not to everyone's taste. Needless to say it wasn't used. There are standards which have to be met & the clear advertising of correct pricing is one of them. We are all effected by the cost of living crisis & on occasions when we do our bit to support local businesses we might be watching the pennies too.