The best restaurants serving British food in East of England

We visited for a quick lunch for four after browsing the high street - we went and sat outside after being unsure whether to seat ourselves or whether we would be shown to a table; due to no signage and not being greeted at the door. We were given menus and listed off numerous items that weren’t available but ordered other items of the menu instead. However, a few minutes later the waitress came back to inform one of us that they also didn’t have the waffles we had ordered. Another 5 minutes past when the same girl came back to say they had no croque monsieur - we reordered both of these items and changed them. After 15 minutes we were given our drinks on a blistering day with no ice - we asked for ice. Given such a lovely day we had decided to sit outside, conveniently this was next to a window which separated us and the bar/kitchen area. However, the window to the bar was open so we could hear the staff openly discussing having no ice and having to go across the road to buy some - however they did not inform us, so were left sat there to the point we had to go back inside and re-ask. When the food arrived, it came in increments of 5 minutes, so all my friends had begun eating and I was still waiting on the bruschetta. When it finally arrived, it looked deceivingly appetising, however upon further inspection this was not the case. The toasted bread was soaked in balsamic vinegar to the point you could ring it out with a fork (almost like a sponge). It had completely lost its crunch and was incredibly acidic and soggy. I asked to change my bread as it was inedible - instead of giving me new toasted bread I was instead given 4 slices of white bread. Which isn’t exactly rectifying a valid complaint. By this time everyone else finished their meals, I had decided to leave the stale bread, and take it back into the waitress to reexplain why I wasn’t happy with it. I was greeted with a smirk, as she took it back to the kitchen, with the still window open! We could hear them impersonating us and mocking the complaint. We went and addressed the waitress for her unprofessional behaviour and rudeness to which all of the staff came out of the kitchen - to raise their voices and argue with us. We said we would pay for everything but the Bruschetta to which we were met with aggression, rudeness and an argument with multiple members of staff. A total lack of customer service, with a lack of care from all aspects. Would never return!

Been here several times, staff are friendly and the food is lovely and they even have GF vinegar. Would recommend.

This place is getting worse and worse.After two incidences of getting served rotten fish (with barely any apology from the owner) we have had further issues with tasteless hard sausages, soggy chips (so oily and mushy they could be mashed!) And the portion sizes of fish and chips are way smaller than other local competitors for the same price. Shame as this is local to us, but we no longer use due to so many issues.

Pushed for time so wanted to pick up sausage and chips on way home at 5.pm. Know they take ages for fish but at that time would have thought they would have chips ready! As it was the "chef" took my money, wandered about for a bit and then tipped about a third of a bucket of chips into the fryer. I was then told there was a 10 minute wait for chips but that the sausage was ready cooked. Bet it was! From lunchtime probably. What chip shop doesn't expect to sell a bucket worth of chips in the evening? All this class for a MERE £8. For sausage and chips! Do not waste your money here as they clearly can't afford to run it properly any more even though it is a cash only establishment. I'm never comfortable with those. AVOID AVOID AVOID.

As a stranger to the area, checked the website that shows the shop was open. It wasn't so went to the other shop at the other side of town, where the food was excellent ,the staff friendly and very busy, good luck to them. They deserve it.

If you are looking for a good Breakfast at a reasonable price . Look no further than this Café in the upper level . See attached photo of small breakfast for only £7.10

£5.90 for a slice of cake, good cake, to expensive. No a/c so it was hot and stuffy. Wouldn’t rush back. One chap was ordering a bacon sandwich and it was £7.50

We went at a very quiet time on a Sunday so had the reduced menu. We were quick to make our order however they were very slow with food and drinks. The waitress was unsure of the menu and what the meals consisted of, when she asked a colleague, they were rude and dismissive. When we were waiting, we were asked what we were waiting for? Understand being forgotten about on a busy night but it was just us and one other table. The coke was flat, the spoon was dirty. The haddock and mash was OK but didn’t make up for the slow and rude service. Overpriced. One waitress recommended to another customer to use Just Eat and we wish we did too.

Won't be ordering from here ever again after finding mouldy cheese in my omelette disgusting! Put me off for good never had problem with their food was always good until now!

The best in everything they serve! The fish and chips are great , big juicy cod and perfect chips . You cant go wrong with any of the meat kebabs all high quality meat cooked perfectly :-) the ampthill special kebab will feed two hungry people !

Really disappointed. On previous occasions the gluten free and dairy free options have been superb but not anymore if seems. We went on Sunday lunchtime hoping for a sandwich and cake but were informed the only savoury food coeliac friendly was a chicken caesar salad minus the caesar dressing. I ended up having a slice of cake which was good, thankfully. They also only have dairy free oat milk which isn’t gluten free which wasn’t helpful and could be simply rectified. My husband had the eggs benedict with bacon, his muffin had blue mould on it which we sent back to the kitchen immediately, fortunately he hadn’t started eating it. The replacement arrived very fast, within a couple of minutes, long enough to toast another muffin but not to cook the bacon or poached eggs again which were now hard. When it came to paying the bill we explained to the waitress that the meal was disappointing and she didn’t seem to accept the feedback even though she was the one who had seen the mouldy bread. When we asked if his food had in fact been cooked again or if the bacon and eggs were the same from his previous plate she assured us it had but we seriously doubted that given the hardened poached eggs and timescale. Such a shame. We paid in full but didn’t leave feeling good about our experience there. I really hope they improve and take on this feedback

We stayed in one of the lodges for a few days and really enjoyed our stay. Very well equipped and comfortable. Beautiful bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower. Hot tub hit the right note after a days sightseeing. Well designed so each lodge has privacy. Didn’t try restaurant and water sports not open yet but we would stay here again. One constructive criticism is there were a lot of insects so flyscreens at door and windows would be good so they can be left open when it’s hot it’s also ideal location for exploring Woodbridge and Framingham. Not too far from Aldeburgh And Sutton Hoo an interesting visit.

Fresh & hot fish and chips. Had it delivered and the portion size was massive. Fish was fresh and all very hot. Compliments were due definitely be ordering again.

Best chip shop in the area. Food is fresh and delicious, owners so lovely and polite. Never had bad food here yet and recommend McCoy's to anyone. Prices are very good too. From scampi cod and sausage for the dogs,lol x x

Had a lovely lunch here recently during a treasure hunt on a hot day. Efficient and pleasant staff, delicious food. Would recommend.