The best restaurants serving British food in East of England

It’s always wonderful to visit Fritton Lake, laid back luxury with such beautiful grounds, great food and lovely atmosphere. Every member of staff is so friendly and helpful, the Club House beautifully decorated. It’s a rare treat to find somewhere as lovely as this, and it’s dog friendly!

A nice menu. The food was good. Nice outdoor seating area. Combined with a coffee and cake shop.service was friendly and professional. Good sized car park.

It’s always wonderful to visit Fritton Lake, laid back luxury with such beautiful grounds, great food and lovely atmosphere. Every member of staff is so friendly and helpful, the Club House beautifully decorated. It’s a rare treat to find somewhere as lovely as this, and it’s dog friendly!

It was a very damp and showery morning and we weren’t sure if the restaurant was even open! But we tried the door and it was . The lady on the bar asked the kitchen if they were still serving breakfast (it was only 10.10am) and they were. We sat down and there was a very damp smell in the room. Which was a little off putting but We ordered full English and Vegan breakfast, both with coffee. The coffee were served piping Hot which was lovely as usually they go cold before breakfast is served. But breakfast came and coffee was still hot!. Breakfast was also really hot and delicious, good local produce and served with a smile. Deffo come back again! Serves lunches and coffee and cake too so worth drying at different times of the day.

This place has really gone downhill since I last visited, probably pre-lockdown. It was always a little pricey but today I paid £11 for a very small plate of uninspiring looking, lukewarm, almost tasteless cheesy bubble and squeak that seemed to have come straight from the freezer to the microwave, topped with an egg and two chipolata-sized sausages that also seemed to have been microwaved as they were rubbery and tough. My grandson does not like eggs, so I asked if he could have an extra sausage instead, but was told that it was not possible unless I paid an extra £3, so he had the meal without an egg, but I still had to pay the full price. The drinks were very pricey too. This place used to have a really interesting deli and food/drink shop, which was a real part of its charm, but this has also gone. The menu is very limited In summary, very pricey and the food was extremely disappointing. I felt very dissatisfied and won't be returning.

Absolutely brilliant experience rooms was spot on bar staff 100% sarah give u 150% really make u welcome would recommend again

Had an evening with friends celebrating, the staff we amazing, nothing was too much trouble, they were attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was amazing, a taste sensation, the lemon tart was delightful, my only critique would be portion size, especially for the larger eaters, maybe sides could be added to the menu, I’m sure if we had asked they would have accommodated us but the meals can and we just tucked in, we will definitely be going back.

Arrived with our three grandchildren, all very hungry after cinema to find no pizza or ham on menu. No reason given. We were told this by a surly bar lady after selecting our chosen dishes. Unhelpful staff and shabby surroundings. Needles to say we left. McDonald’s much better!

Popped in here a few times now whilst in town, very friendly and helpful staff. Bonus with getting rewards on their app. Food looks amazing and will definitely be back to try.

We stopped here for dinner & didn’t know what to expect, we walked in to a lovely stylish pub, lovely atmosphere & super friendly, professional staff. The menu was excellent, offering a wide range of dishes to suit every taste. The food was amazing! Fresh ingredients cooked by a chef, delicious flavours, not thrown together and not processed food. I highly recommend this lovely place & we will definitely be back as have just moved to the area. I want to specifically mention how wonderful all the staff were, a really high calibre, professional & super friendly, they work really hard to give an exceptional customer experience. I felt very sad that they had to deal with a very unpleasant customer whilst we were there, so I hope they know that what they are doing is outstanding, really valued & appreciated, so well done!

First visit for along time and it will be our last we bought an £11-50 breakfast and the bacon and egg was not cooked properly beans just poured on top of it all also bought quiche and jacket potato the potato was hard and inedible and too much salad on the plate I wanted to complain but my partner didn’t and just wanted to leave we live in downham market so it’s quite a treck for us I know we only spent £22 but we are pensioners and have to look out for our money and this is not money well spent thank you for your time to read this Jean slater 01366384915

Thought we would give The River Garden one more chance and unfortunately we were disappointed as we were on previous visits. A group of possibly regulars standing at the bar were extremely loud and using offensive language. Out of three meals two were passable but the fish and chips were inedible particularly the fish. It was vastly over cooked, dry and crispy. It would have been returned but the kitchen was then closing so there was no point. It’s a shame this pub doesn’t up its game where the food is involved as the outside area is well kept and makes a great setting for a Summer drink and food. Unfortunately no more chances!!

Lovely pint. Despite being the only one of two customers. Something about a relaxed evening in a cold November without the pub being busy made it better, although it be nice if the lattice had customers, just probably not the right day or time of day, friendly bar staff and good price for Carlsburg. 4 out of 5

Lovely staff and helpful Good range of food choices and good portion sizes Good Gluten free options available And Gluten free deserts Felt very welcomed

Me and my wife had a great evening in this authentic old pub. Everybody was very welcoming and the food was excellent. Well cooked, well presented and very tasty. Service was friendly. Please support this pub to keep it going. Too many are closing.