The best restaurants serving French food in East of England

One of the worst experiences I have had in a restaurant ever! Took ages to receive both starters and mains, with at least a 45 minute gap in between them… which went very slowly as I couldn’t get the awful potted crab taste out of my mouth for the entire time. When asked if they had any gluten free bread, we were met with a “maybe” and then they never mentioned it again. As mentioned, potted crab for starter was definitely out of a can, and the chips that came with my steak were 100% McCains oven chips. I don’t mind McCains, but nearly £40 for that and an overcooked “rare” steak, quite frankly my love for them goes out the window. However, it does provide quite good entertainment watching staff constantly apologising for 1 hour waits, with them seeming to think that dumping a bread roll on any aggravated table sorts out the matter… the only saving grace there was Evie, one of the waitresses, of whom appeared to be sent to any of those aggravated tables to make them laugh a little - only staff member with personality. So shout out to Evie, as I doubt the restaurant would have lasted long without her. £105 in total for 2 people, 2 courses, and quite frankly, I think my tortoise has had better meals.

Stayed a night and did not feel like going out to eat. The food was over priced for what it was and next time I will take a walk to a local pub

It was our daughter's birthday so we ordered champagne. It sat on the bar unopened with some normal wine glasses by the side. We waited and then had to ask for flutes and to have it opened - they seemed surprised at the request! Had a snack. Waitress spilt Mayonnaise over us. We had to ask for a cloth to mop it up ourselves and ask for a replacement Mayonnaise. The food didn't all arrive together. Table not cleared until asked. No apologies offered - just excuses "young staff and a wedding on". Bill near on £100. No reduction offered. Such a shame as have had some great times there over the years. Very reluctant to return now or recommend to anyone else.

Fantastic eaterie. Very warm, friendly service. Very knowledgeable about Gluten intolerance and lactose intolerance/vegan options. That made choosing the food and what to drink so much easier. Thoroughly recommend for something a touch different.

Have eaten many times here before, unfortunately the chief has let their skills go down the pan…literally. Food was cold, microwaved at best! The chief is more a microwave technician than a chief. The waiter was rude , looked like a scruffy mess. We also had a dog join us at the table who cleared our plates for us when we was done, in fairness the dog didn’t seem to complain about the food , have to give credit where credit is due. Avoid this place if you actually care for your stomach.