The Aura - Carte

Cradle

➤ 40 North Street, CO10 1RD, Babergh, United Kingdom

Carte • Wine • Coffee • Ice Cream • Breakfast

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"The restaurant offers a fixed menu for lunch with options including soup, a main course, and dessert. All of the dishes looked delicious, but I decided on the bubble and squeak with savoy cabbage, beet, Jerusalem artichoke puree, and celeriac crisps. The portion size was just right for a satisfying lunch. The coffee was also very good. The staff were friendly and helpful. I also purchased some pastries and croissants to enjoy later, and they look delicious. The dining space is limited, but the wait was worth it for the quality of the food."

Long Melford Swan

➤ Hall Street, CO10 9DY, Babergh, United Kingdom

Carte • Steak • Seafood • British • Vegetarian

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"As you’d expect in Long Melford this pub is a jumble of rooms, all pleasantly presented. The rear patio and garden offers sunny and shady spots. Dog friendly. The Swan seems to be leaning towards a wine bar, bistro vibe most noticeable in the menu, which was sorely lacking in lighter options at lunchtime. Not a sandwich in sight and the only real contender, a chicken Caesar salad, was off. I’m not a fussy eater but struggled, eventually opting for a pleasant but unremarkable gazpacho. My wife went for a more substantial tuna dish which was very good. Presented with new potatoes, boiled egg and a mound of olives it was pleasant but too much for a light lunch. Service was friendly and smooth. Go there if you have a hearty appetite but there are plenty of alternatives nearby."

David's

➤ 51 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2ET, Babergh, United Kingdom

Carte • Steak • Lunch • Brunch • British

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"Came in for tea and coffee, and ordered two glasses of water. Since the water came in a very small jug, we soon asked for a refill to which we were told that we can’t just order water by an elderly lady and heavy eyeshadow. That same lady came up to our table with the water and started explaining that it’s wrong of us to only order the water (although we also ordered tea and coffee) and told us she will have to charge us for the water and the ice… we did not at any point specify that we wanted tap water, so we were prepared to pay for it anyway. It was extremely embarrassing, as others were around. Perhaps our foreign accents have had something to do with it, either way it has left us very uncomfortable and upset at the condescending way we have been spoken to. All other staff were extremely lovely and polite, and even apologised for the altercation of the elderly woman."

Ballingdon Valley Indian Cuisine

➤ 57 Ballingdon Street, Babergh, United Kingdom

Carte • Wine • Indian • Seafood • Chicken

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"We arrived here by chance as we'd stayed in Sudbury previously and most of the pubs finish serving food early. On entering the premises, we were greeted by a happy smile. I explained that we didn't have a reservation and we were taken to a seat while the bookings were checked. I think the manager must have had a little bit of a sense of humour, as we were shown to a table, where he told us that due to the weather, (this was storm Babet), the restaurant had had 54 reservations cancelled, so there was plenty of room for us. We decided on what to order over a drink and waited with anticipation for our meal as we hadn't had an Indian meal from a restaurant for around six weeks and were looking forward to it. We ordered a vindaloo and a jalfreisi after our starters and we both agreed, it was one of the best curries we'd had in a long long time. We were informed by the manager that the previous Sunday, they had been awarded curry house of the year, which we had no idea about, but agreed, it came as no surprise. We would highly recommend the food here, it looks as though they pride themselves on their cleanliness as the tables are pristine, plates and cutlery spotless and decor contemporary. Staff were perfect hosts and we'll definitely be back to visit again in the future. Thank you very much for our meal."

The Gainsborough Pub Sudbury

➤ 7 King Street, Babergh, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Steak • Seafood • British

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"We visited The Gainsborough tonight (13.06.2022) while in Sudbury from the West Midlands. The food was amazing, I had the Thai Green Curry which was full of flavor and very filling. The spice level was just right, not too overwhelming. My mom ordered the chicken supreme with new potatoes and asparagus. The potatoes were delicious and slightly minted, and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. The pub uses local fresh produce, as the asparagus was large and full of flavor. The staff were polite and attentive, making sure we were well taken care of. We were seated at a table and a friendly lady cleaned it, brought menus, and took our drink orders promptly. Our drinks arrived quickly and the wait for our food was reasonable. The waiter checked on us to ensure our meals were satisfactory, which they were. We were offered dessert menus, but we were too full to try the Eton Mess. There was a lively atmosphere with a pub quiz happening in the background. The quiz master was entertaining, and my mom and I had fun participating. Overall, we had a fantastic evening at The Gainsborough with delicious food, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. We highly recommend it!"