The best restaurants serving British food in East of England

We had the 8 course afternoon tea extravaganza for my Mums birthday and it was absolutely amazing, best afternoon tea we have ever had! We were made to feel so welcome and didn't want to leave! The food was delicious and the service outstanding. If you are ever in the area, make sure to pop in, you will not be disappointed!

Went here with 2 friends for a festive treat, easy to book via Facebook, all ready when we arrived. Lovely decorations and a very friendly welcome and service. Food was plentiful, home made and delicious. Only criticism would be it was a little cold- wear a big jumper, we had to finish in our coats!

Last minute lunch decision and first-time visitors, we were met with a very enthusiastic front of house lady who turned out to be the owner’s daughter. Simple but extensive menu ranging from Oysters and Wagyu steaks and burgers and a good very good wine list. Its reputation for Sunday lunches is huge – intend to try that next. Starters were different in a very good sense and all our plates were cleaned – already booked for a birthday party in late Dec.

We come here all the time, on the odd occasion they have been closed for holidays/Christmas we have tried a few other shops in the area which are never as good. Lovely, friendly staff always and excellent food.

My Wife, Son and I love Flags Cafe and Lesley the owner. We went there for a drink with my Mother-in-law. I also ordered a Scotch egg. It was the biggest Scotch egg I had seen so had to get it. The food was warmed up for me and come with a side salad. It was the best Scotch egg i had ever had. The egg yolk was still runny the meat was cooked perfectly and the outside was slightly crispy, I really enjoyed it. All the food and cakes at Flags Cafe are cooked to perfection. Thank you.

Came for Sunday lunch and were very disappointed. We never give bad reviews but felt that we had to review this meal because we were both so unhappy with it. Very oily and tasteless. Had to cover it in salt and mustard to try and get some flavour. Staff were very nice and efficient at least.

Seriously. If you like your food and wine, just go. It’s spectacular. Discrete location, one room, plenty of space. Great cocktails too. They should be very proud of themselves.

We wanted a sarnie and a cuppa on our way to visit St Peters on the Wall and chose this place as it was on the route…..more or less. We were so glad we did as we enjoyed generously filled sandwiches with full salad ( not just a few leaves) coleslaw and crisps and good coffee all at a very reasonable price and service with a smile. The cakes looked really good too.

Friendly cafe, outstanding staff and great choice of food. Coffee is fab too. A hub of the community. I am a regular and recommend breakfast, lunch or afternoon coffee and cake.

We hired the smaller private room for a family tea to celebrate a special birthday. There were 15 of us, grandparents, parents and children. From the start of our relationship with Mabel's administrator, Martine, discussions flowed easily - price, one glutenfree guest, one vegetarian, lots of details - nothing was too much trouble. On the day there was plenty to eat - sandwiches, scones, cakes and a drinks bar with prosecco. Sara, our waitress, was a star, making sure everyone had everything we wanted including extra cups of tea or coffee. Everyone enjoyed the relaxing informal event. The room was full of Victoriana and the children loved the experience and also the opportunity to explore the garden (with adult supervision). Our family tea at Mabel's was everything we wanted for our special day. Huge thanks to Martine and Sara for all their beautiful hospitality and care.

How Posh Pigs gets rated higher than this wonderful place is quite beyond me. Don't get me wrong, anywhere else PP would be the best in the area by a country mile, but MA's Airfied Diner trumps it easily on all counts. The ingredients are better quality, the atmosphere is far better, it is much more welcoming and the breakfasts and superb home cooked dishes are considerably superior. Plus they fry fried bread instead of boiling it in oil which is an abomination. I too would prefer china instesad of paper plates but you have to consider the practicalities they face in trying to keep their prices so reasonable vs. staff costs for washing up (only two max in the kitchen, and they work flat-out cooking). For food this good I'll happily live with that (very) minor popint. Everyone I take there says it is the best breakfast they've ever had. 'nuff said.

Asked server if I could swap the rice for chips, was told by her I wanted extra chips, explained 3 times then she called another server over and said I wanted a curry I said I didn’t want chips and same again, cancelled order and was asked if I wanted the curry still very poor service won’t be eating here again

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely Afternoon Tea today. Everything was so fresh and the cakes really light. Staff are friendly and obliging.

I cannot say enough about this place….it doesn’t matter weather you go alone or with family or friends, you are made to feel so so welcome.. The food is cooked fresh the staff are amazing including the owner, nothing is too much trouble day or evening…!! Please support our local places as nowadays so many are closing down,and we need to support our local businesses..!!! You will not be disappointed…!!

Good food at a good price but ,do they really have to have that loud radio playing a row while your trying to talk and eat ,they used to have smooth or similar station playing well known hits which was ok ,but now it's really annoying,it makes me want to leave and not go back ,,don't get me wrong I love music but this is just not on