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From: Karen Stockdale
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, February 17, 1999, 11:56 PM
Baipo Thai Restaurant.How many other Thai Restaurants have you tried, The Baipo in my opion is excellent, knocks spots of the Ruan Thai in Colchester,both in quality and price. It may lack atmosphere but it is a very popular haunt to us foodies in the locale. Maybe you should try it again.P.S.we are going to the new THai Dragon restaurant on East Hill in Colchester tomorrow maybe I will let you know how it compares. The Ruan Thai further up the hill really is overpriced and not a patch on the Baipo.
From: Karen Stockdale
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Wednesday, February 17, 1999, 11:59 PM
Rose & Crown Hotel, Eastgates, Colchester.Have you tried this one the guy who runs it used run 'Francos' on East Hill (now the Ruan Thai) this is excellent whether you go for a bar meal or the full blown jobbie in the restaurant. Italian food at its best in these parts. OK so its not cheap but oooohhhhh!! its worth it. Give it a try sometime.
From: Mark Smith
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Wednesday, February 24, 1999, 01:41 PM
Monty's Indian Resuarant High ST, Colchester _ Excellent Indian?nepalese Grub always full though.Katy's Hadleigh Very high quality pub style food in very friendly environment.Spinning Wheel Hadleigh Good Italianate food posh but reasonably priced.Also the Talbooth do superb food and are excellent at weddings-they did ours. Just surfed in from the Labs good site!
From: Gavin
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Thursday, March 04, 1999, 10:35 AM
Very good all round, especially vegetable side dishes. 12-3pm, 6:30pm-12
From: The Swan Inn, Bures
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Sunday, March 28, 1999, 03:52 PM
A traditional English Pub with a delightful "old world" dinning room. The meals are created by us and are truly home cooked. They consist of the very best quality produce which allow us to say that we are among the best of the Pubs in East Anglia.
From: Bruce MacDonald Allan
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Friday, April 02, 1999, 12:52 PM
La Talbooth, very expensive, allow for a dry cleaning bill as the last time we went they spilled soup over one of us and red winne over the other. Offered to pay for the cleaning on production of a receipt!
From: Peter Knight
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, April 28, 1999, 09:38 AM
Had a rather poor meal in Mortimers on the Quay yesterday. May be a one off, but both our main dishes were overcooked (very easy with fish!) and the service rather slow and inefficient. Given that we only had two glasses of wine (between the two of us), I felt that £36 was a bit steep for two courses and the poor cooking. Won't be rushing back.
From: Dave
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Saturday, May 01, 1999, 07:40 AM
Scotts Brasserie, IpswichExcellent food / wine and great service. Nice atmosphere with two floor and quiet bar area. Usually quiet before 7:30 so a great place to go before the cinema or theatre.
From: Mr Sadd
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, May 26, 1999, 03:20 PM
El Sombrero in Felixstowe. Bit basic inside but the wine's pretty reasonable and the food's pretty good too. You also get plenty. Tapas night Tuesday.
From: Mr Sadd
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Wednesday, May 26, 1999, 03:26 PM
Wavers, in Diss, just off your map but the food is gorgeous. £13.50 for 3 courses mid-week. Do excellent lunches particularly if you're up there for sale day on a Friday.
From: Lesley Sathuphap
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Tuesday, June 22, 1999, 11:14 PM
Were opening a Thai Restaurant on 26th July 99 in 14 St Nicholas Street. Our URL is http://www.kwan-thai-restaurant.freeserve.co.uk
From: Martine Crepy
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Monday, July 05, 1999, 09:01 PM
Thank you for including Il Punto in Ipswich in your list. We would be very happy to see our other two restaurants on the list: The Great House in Lavenham, and Maison bleue in Bury St Edmunds. My email is greathouse@clara.co.uk I do hope you will read this message. Thank you Regards Martine 24.06.99
From: Tim Stevens
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Monday, October 04, 1999, 09:11 PM
Singing Chef, Ipswich is now closed.Sadly, Ken's retired, thought I think he'll still cook for dinner parties.
From: The Galley
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Sunday, October 31, 1999, 11:25 PM
25 St. Nicholas Street Ipswich, Suffolk - convenient town centre parking. Open Mon-Sat for lunch and dinner. Speciality International Cuisine. (01473) 281131 tel/fax. www.galley.uk.com
From: The Galley at Papillon
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Sunday, October 31, 1999, 11:26 PM
Clarice House, Bramford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk - ample private parking. Open Wed-Sat for lunch and dinner. Speciality International Cuisine. (01473) 464888 tel/fax. www.galley.uk.com
From: Peter Knight
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Tuesday, November 02, 1999, 11:37 AM
I took my sister to the Flame Lily in Lavenham last week. I have been previously, about a eighteen months ago.It seems to have changed ownership and there were a number of annoyances with the place - the service was slow, the 'specials' boardwere not available at lunchtime. I was not overly impressed with the quality of the pasta I had.RegardsPeter Knight
From: maryanne fleming
Subject: Other
Posted on: Saturday, November 27, 1999, 10:22 PM
Berridges in Dial Lane is the best place for lunch or coffee in Ipswich. They also happen to sell diamonds!
From: Chris
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Tuesday, February 01, 2000, 05:15 PM
The fat lady has sung for the Singing Chef. Now a curry house.
From: Alexis Terry
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Wednesday, March 15, 2000, 11:42 PM
This is a old country pub in Yoxford, that does a Medieval food menu as well as the normal food. This is all home food, with organic veg as part of the menu. Very good food and warm and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended.
From: Adrian
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Monday, March 20, 2000, 09:57 AM
Baumann's Brasserie, 4-6 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall , Essex, CO6. 01376-561453. Owner is ex-chef of Langan's Brasserie (posh) (3/2000).
From: Adrian
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Monday, June 05, 2000, 04:44 PM
Marlborough Hotel The, Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SP. (01473) 257677. Two AA Rosettes for food. Lunch 12:30-14:00, evening meal 19:30.
From: mark dodd
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Friday, September 22, 2000, 11:56 AM
I've been to Trongs in Ipswich quite a few times & found it can provide the best Chinese food in the area. This view is supported by some chinese collegues.goood site!
From: Martine Crepy
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Friday, November 24, 2000, 12:34 PM
Re: Il Punto the position of Il Punto the Brasserie in Ipswich is wrong it should be underneath Key street/Bridge st. It is a BOAT and it would be better if it is situated on the river. Thank youRe: The Great House Restaurant in Lavenham is a High quality French restaurant with rooms. Have a look at our web site www.greathouse.co.uk Re: Maison Bleue in Bury St Edmunds is a Seafood restaurant. web site www.maisonbleue.co.ukWe would appreciate if you could lit the two other restaurant in your guide list.Please let us know by returnBest RegardsMartineemail: info@greathouse.co.uk
From: Pat Barron
Subject: Other
Posted on: Sunday, January 21, 2001, 07:13 PM
The Dobbermann Inn Framsden Nr. Ipswich. Very good food, it has been our favorite eating place for a number of years.
From: Pat Barron
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Sunday, January 21, 2001, 07:16 PM
Le Talbooth. The best meals I have eaten in a resraurant.
From: Ben Smith
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Saturday, January 27, 2001, 01:13 PM
Woodbridge has many good places to eat, but I think the Captains Table is the best and in fact it won either a Guardian or Observer recommendation in its price range in 1999. Being Woodbridge it can be a trifle 'stuffy' - this is not the location for an office party - but the food is wonderfully cooked and very reasonable - £15 for the most expensive main course. No smoking inside - in the summer there are tables outside. Seafood very good.
From: Jane Rackham
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Monday, March 12, 2001, 11:01 AM
The Dhaka Tandoori Restaurant6 Orwell Place, Ipswich01473 407407Really excellent food, staff are courteous and friendly. The best Indian in Ipswich town for me.
From: Jane Rackham
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Monday, March 12, 2001, 11:03 AM
Riverside RestaurantWoodbridgeSuperbly cooked, delicious, interesting food. Intimately lit, relaxed, modern style interior. Georgous.
From: Adrian
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Thursday, March 15, 2001, 09:16 AM
The Great House Restaurant, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9??. Tel. (01787) 247431, FAX (01787) 248007.Excellent standard, but high prices to match.
From: Adrian
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Sunday, April 01, 2001, 06:42 PM
Alastairs, 54 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 9PR. (01255) 674753. Excellent food, to quality bistro standard. Main dishes around £7.50, vegetables included. The best quality food in Frinton, apart from maybe the Maplin Hotel (untested). No web site (at 4/2001).
From: Adrian.
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Thursday, April 05, 2001, 08:33 AM
URL for Lavenham Great House Market Place, Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 9QZ - England, UK Telephone: +44 (0)1787 247431 Fax: +44 (0)1787 248007 Web site: http://www.lavenham.co.uk/greathouse/
From: Adrian
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, May 02, 2001, 07:08 PM
Baipo URL is www.baipo.co.uk
From: Kelly brown
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, June 27, 2001, 11:47 AM
From: Adrian
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, September 12, 2001, 11:25 AM
il Punto more accurate map location:http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?gride=616600&gridn=243900&width=700&height=400&client=M6&db=&scale=10000&coordsys=gb&overviewmap=&X=617000&Y=243700&multimap.x=205&multimap.y=228
From: Mrs Mayes
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Wednesday, September 19, 2001, 09:36 PM
We had a wonderful meal at the Kwan Thai restaurant, both food and service were great.
From: Jamie Yates
Subject: Other
Posted on: Thursday, October 25, 2001, 05:13 PM
If you fancy a steak then look no further.....There are places that do steaks & places that does steaks.Try the Red Lion Pub in Needham Market, perfectly done, reminds you of what a good steak should be like. Have been many times & now don't bother eating a steak anywhere else.PS the Rack of Ribs is tremendous
From: Anna Lloyd
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Tuesday, December 04, 2001, 06:35 PM
Aoyama Restaurant, Bixley Drive Ipswich.We haven't been yet but you may wish to note that the restaurant is unlicensed. BYO welcome, £1 p.p corkage is charged!
From: Tony Merritt
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Tuesday, March 19, 2002, 12:25 AM
Szechuan Inn - Chinese Restaurant, Brantham, Nr. Manningtree.Excellent food and service. Extensive menu, Cantonese, Peking and Szechuan (obviously!). Absolute must is P14 - 10 king prawns with garlic, chilli, sesame oil, shoashong wine and hot spices.Very popular, got to book.
From: Sarah Sheehan
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, May 08, 2002, 09:44 AM
You have a listing for the Froize Inn, Chillesford, dating from 1998. You may therefore be interested to know that the pub has just changed hands and the new owners are busy renovating the pub ready to re-open on 1 June 2002. David Grimwood built up an excellent reputation at the Old Chequers, Friston, and looks forward to welcoming new and old friends! Call him on 01394 450282 for more details.
From: Anna Sheehan
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, May 15, 2002, 11:13 AM
We (well known local chef David Grimwood and myself) have just bought The Froize Inn, Chillesford.We are currently undergoing a refurbishment programme and will be re-opening on June 1st. David will continue to produce the best of rustic British and Continental food both on his sumptuous buffet and a la carte.
From: Sally
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Monday, June 24, 2002, 09:22 AM
The Galley Ipswich. We visited on Saturday evening and were very disappointed. Food was nothing special, service was poor and amateurish and ambience was awful. Inside the restaurant it is extremely crowded and, although we had prebooked and were told we could sit out in the garden area if the weather was fine (it was) we were offered a choice of tables inside - an extremely cramped table right next to the open kitchen hatch (stifling hot) or another cramped table next to it. You would not be able to have a relaxing meal at either of these tables, with waiters brushing past and the noise, heat and smells from the kitchen right beside you. We declined and waited for a table to come free in the garden as we were promised. We were then given an afterthought of a table right next to the air conditioning uni
From: Sally
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Monday, June 24, 2002, 09:30 AM
The Galley Ipswich. We visited on Saturday evening and were very disappointed. Food was nothing special, service was poor and amateurish and ambience was awful. Inside the restaurant it is extremely crowded and, although we had prebooked and were told we could sit out in the garden area if the weather was fine (it was) we were offered a choice of tables inside - an extremely cramped table right next to the open kitchen hatch (stifling hot) or another cramped table next to it. You would not be able to have a relaxing meal at either of these tables, with waiters brushing past and the noise, heat and smells from the kitchen right beside you. We declined and waited for a table to come free in the garden as we were promised. We were then given an afterthought of a table right next to the air conditioning uni
From: Louise
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Thursday, August 22, 2002, 12:43 PM
Went to the Ship at Levington recently, food was excellent, highly recommend it.
From: Mike Ward
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Friday, August 30, 2002, 03:18 PM
Scotts - V nice food & wine: but atmosphere made by the owner. Apparently he used to be on US cruise liners - it shows - he exudes enthusiasm and obviously loves wat he does. US quality table service in the UK at last. Ask him to choose your wine - great fun.
From: Jenny Holmes
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Tuesday, November 26, 2002, 05:38 PM
The Valley RestaurantWitneshamIpswichIP6 9JA01473 785202
From: Max Hotopf
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Monday, February 17, 2003, 06:37 PM
Spice Bar is open on Mondays!Hintlesham Hall is good if rather formal. Worth walking round the gardens. Sometimes feels as though it has been taken over by corporate hospitality but well worth a visit. Talbooth in the evenings is better. In Lavenham the Great House is always worth a visit. Good French food and lovely surroundings.
From: KEVIN
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Tuesday, March 11, 2003, 11:00 AM
CAPTAINS TABLE AT WOODBRIDGE.EXCELLENT FOOD/SERVICE AND AMBIANCE.TRY IT ON SATURDAY LUNCH TIMES.
From: Ed Broom
Subject: Other
Posted on: Friday, May 16, 2003, 02:20 PM
To the Galley in Ipswich this week. Quiet (was midweek), friendly & informal service, top-notch food inc. lobster, Turkish lamb stew, etc. Highly rec.
From: Alan
Subject: Other
Posted on: Friday, May 23, 2003, 03:56 PM
Any idea if Frinton's Italian Restaurant in Frinton is still running? I had a v good meal there last summer.
From: Re: Alan
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Friday, May 23, 2003, 06:35 PM
Yes, Italian Restaurant in Old Road, Frinton is still running. Not heard good things about it myself.
From: Alexis Terry
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Saturday, May 24, 2003, 02:35 PM
The Griffin Inn is an old country pub in Yoxford, that does a Medieval food menu as well as the normal food. This is all home food, with organic veg as part of the menu. Very good food and warm and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended. www.thegriffin.co.uk
From: THARIN
Subject: Not specified
Posted on: Wednesday, July 09, 2003, 10:48 AM
I DON'T LIKE SEAFOOD I ONLY LIKE CRISPS & CHOCOLATE
From: Terry Titmus
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, July 16, 2003, 01:10 PM
15/07/03 - Hedgehogs ( Kelsale )renamed to Harrisons circa 2000, still going strong. Very pleasant experience all round. See article in Which On- line Good Food Guide.
From: Adrian
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Monday, August 18, 2003, 04:01 PM
The George, Cavendhish, Suffolk.http://www.georgecavendish.co.uk/
From: Sally Jones
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Saturday, September 20, 2003, 08:54 PM
Chinoz.com - Authentic Mediterranean flavours mingle with Middle Eastern ingredients to achieve magical results.Promoting Healthy LivingĄddress: 7 Sea Road, FelixstoweTel: 01394 275235
From: joanna-jones@hotmail.com
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Thursday, December 04, 2003, 11:26 PM
Chinoz.com is Felixstowe's best kept secret. It's a Mediterranean Restaurant situated on 7 Sea Road and has some really great views of the sea. I'm surprised it hasn't already been listed because I really do recommend visiting. It's always an enjoyable experience for me and I can't wait to go next. They're also great for office parties! we had ours at Chinoz not long ago and were delighted by the open buffet the staff had specially laid out for us. So, I definitely recommend it to you!
From: Penny
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Saturday, March 06, 2004, 11:48 AM
Scotts Brasserie have an offer of a set price for meals ordered before 7.15pm BE CAREFUL I arranged an evening with a party of 12 with the understanding that we would qualify for the offer by faxing order ahead of our visit, when we came to pay the bill we were told they would not honour the offer
From: Tim Elliot
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Thursday, May 13, 2004, 12:41 PM
Thanks for a very useful page! But please note that The Ship at Levington is now run by the former chef of the Angel at Stoke-by-Nayland, and is now head-and-shoulders above the "basic pub grub" level on quality - but the prices are low for that level -- it's a Les Routiers. Don't know what the Angel is like nowadays, though.More entries: the Queen's Head at Erwarton has good pub food and a very pleasant atmosphere. The Fox at Newbourne has very very good pub food, some unusual recipes, and big portions.
From: Clare
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, August 25, 2004, 05:13 PM
Scotts is my favourite restaurant in Ipswich - intimate, fantastic food and a great selection of wines. Excellent service, and well worth a visit.
From: Chris Lupton
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Wednesday, October 20, 2004, 09:24 PM
Spice Bar & Restaurant, Woodbridge.Went to the opening night after complete refurbishment by new owner (19-10-04).Very friendly, food even better, much improved look and atmosphere, decent prices. Highly reccomended.
From: Rachael
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Friday, October 29, 2004, 01:37 PM
The GalleryI went to the Gallery on the 27th of October and was very dissapointed. I had the Quail for starters and the Duck for the main course. They both tasted exactly the same, and all i could taste was paprika and garlic. I was not impressed and would not recommend it. Th service was slow and we were continuously asked if we wished for wine, which we did not. I thought the bill for £50+ did not do justice for the food we received.
From: Adrian
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Sunday, November 12, 2004, 11:02 AM
Salthouse Brasserie - excellent food, friendly service at Salthouse Harbour Hotel. Hotel has 4* rating.
http://www.salthouseharbour.co.uk/pages/samplemenu.html
From: david hunt
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 08:28 PM
I had an excellent meal the other evening at Church's Bistro & Bar in Ipswich and would very much like to recommend inclusion in your listing
From: coldham
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Tuesday, January 18, 2005, 11:02 AM
AOYAMA does not exist any more!
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Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Thursday, January 27, 2005, 08:48 AM
From: lilly jones
Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Thursday, January 27, 2005, 10:13 AM
excellent food
From: paul boorman
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Friday, February 25, 2005, 04:51 PM
thought you might like to check out a lovely bistro that we frequent. "churches" hidden behind macdonalds is superb, rivalling any in ipswich, go see
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Subject: Restaurant already listed
Posted on: Tuesday, March 08, 2005, 12:03 PM
From: paddy
Subject: New Restaurant
Posted on: Sunday, October 02, 2005, 03:06 PM
the Station Hotel in Framlingham, fresh produce, seafood, friendly , good selection local and import beers.