The Marquis - Babergh

We visited The Marquis for the first time last night to celebrate my Dad’s birthday. The first impressions were good once you got past the building works a modern feel in sympathy with the age and style of the building. The restaurant was quiet (not unexpected for a Thursday at the end of February), the waiting staff were attentive and personable, but not intrusive. The food was sublime. Everything was well cooked and well seasoned, all the elements on each dish could be tasted in their own right. I can honestly say that I have eaten in more decorated restaurants and not enjoyed my evening nearly as much. We will most certainly be back

Our first New Year’s Eve out for many years. So we were so happy everything went smoothly, from being greeted to wonderful service and food, nothing was too much trouble.

A most enjoyable place to stay and dine. The food is absolutely delightful especially the chateaubriand. The staff are positive and friendly, especially the management who went out of their way to see that we had an enjoyable stay after a rather very unpleasant experience at our previous accommodation. We enjoyed one dinners, a lunch and one breakfast and each time the food was of a very high standard, tasty, interesting and well presented. We certainly will be going back if we find ourselves in this neck of the woods again.

A really disappointing visit. It started poorly when after just 5 minutes we had to ask to move tables as the air con unit we were sat under was dripping on to us and the table. The people on table opposite laughed and told us that 15 minutes beforehand another party had asked to move from the same table for exactly the same reason. Bemused why the front of house gave us this table when others were available and they knew there was an issue?? Service was poor. Waiter was very pleasant. We waited what seemed an eternity (best part of 1 hour) for starters with the waiter coming over voluntarily and apologising for the delay. Starters were good. Mains were a real let down. The 2 who had the red mullet were really disappointed and both said it was bland tasting. I had the chicken and whilst it was ok it wasn’t a very exciting or tasteful dish. Cheese board was good. Two other small points but things for the restaurant to pick up on. We ordered dessert wines. A young waiter came over and said “two white wines”? We said we had ordered dessert wines and he said “ I don’t know, maybe that’s what they are”. That’s really poor for a high end expensive restaurant. Final gripe was we paid a £40 deposit. When the bill came it hadn’t been deducted. Given we were told every booking had to pay a deposit for the themed evening this should never have happened and demonstrated a lack of attention to detail. Such a shame it was a really disappointing evening especially as we have had some great meals here before. Standards seemed to have slipped and we will avoid a themed night in the future.

A marvellous gastronomic experience at this well maintained and well run establishment . Great location with equally great views from the rear of the property. We indulged ourselves in the sharing steaks, which were of ample proportion and tasty with a large prawn accompaniment. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for a great experience, not just for the food, but also the attentive service. First class in all departments.