Eat Around the World in Suffolk's Foodie Capital

Bellota serves contemporary Spanish cuisine in a relaxed setting. A chef-driven restaurant, they serve an elevated tasting menu in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Guests are seated around an open kitchen where Chef Ruben Aquilar Bel, his wife pastry chef Gabi and their team will prepare, present and serve each course themselves. Its an intimate, immersive setup that brings you into the creative process and the people behind it. The chefs relish connecting with guests at Bellota, answering questions, sharing stories, and seeing guest reactions.

Ruben completed his culinary training at the School of Hospitality in Aragon (Teruel, Spain), before securing a prestigious internship at the acclaimed Mugaritz (Michelin 2*). From there, his career took him through some of Spain's most celebrated kitchens, including Raco de Can Fabes (3*), Akelarre (3*) and working closely with the Torres brothers, currently at Cocina Hermanos Torres (3*) and Rafa Morales (former head chef at El Bulli) at La Hacienda de Benazuza (2*). ​In 2010, Ruben moved to London to further refine his craft, working at respected establishments such as Brindisa, Sabor, and Petrus (1*).​

With a bit of planning and a little bit of inspiration, you can enjoy a gastronomic trip around the world, without venturing outside of Bury St Edmunds! With so many cuisines and unusual flavours on offer, and restaurants which pride themselves on authenticity, you can taste your way around the world in Bury St Edmunds!

Experience true Italian hospitality at Rustico, a family-owned and operated restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy their homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza and delicious meat and seafood dishes. The warm and inviting atmosphere and friendly staff will make you feel like part of the family. Visit for a taste of authentic Italy.

At Primavista in Abbeygate Street they are dedicated to delivering the authentic essence of Italian cuisine to your plate for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their dishes are a blend of time-honored Italian recipes and culinary expertise, ensure each bite reflects the rich culinary heritage of Italy.

If you're in the mood for Pizza then both Verve on Woolhall Street and Pommodoro on Angel Hill make home made pizzas in their pizza oven on the premises.

If you can’t get enough of the Italian taste then you can book a table at Pizza Express - a firm favourite with a great kids’ menu and veggie and vegan options. Prezzo is located on the historic Abbeygate Street, with a lovely position nearby the gardens. Book a table to enjoy pizza, pasta, salad, grills and desserts.

To experience modern French fine dining, look no further than the award-winning Maison Bleue.

Experience Brittany born chef-patron Pascal Canevet’s unmistakable style, creativity, and balance of flavor with his innovative seasonal Menus. Pascal and his team use the finest local seasonal delicacies to craft artistic dishes that you will be talking about for weeks. With menus for lunch, dinner and Saturday dinner and daily menu or a la carte to choose from there is an opportunity to eat out at any point in the week.

Although the menu changes in line with the seasonal produce, starters have included; pan fried leg and breast of Norfolk quail, raspberry vinegar sauce, roasted black cherry, broccoli puree or the intriguing aubergine caviar, fried organic Sussex Slipcote cheese, sesame seeds, garden pea, balsamic and dark chocolate dressing. Main courses feature Blythburgh pork with beetroot sauce, baby gem lettuce and sweetcorn and free range Sutton Hoo chicken breast and leg ballotine, Morel mushroom sauce, onion grelot and kohlrabi. For dessert, choose from green apple mousse with cocoa butter, salted caramel and hazelnuts, raspberry sorbet, meringue, raspberry puree, vanilla Chantilly amongst many other delights.

The stylish Cote Brasserie boasts a delightful setting, with heated outdoor patio for the summer months and a menu that is sure to please. Starters include crab maison, French onion soup and prawn gratinee and the mains offer a great range of choices including Cassoulet de Toulouse, poulet Breton and moules frites. Desserts include the classic creme brulee, chocolate fondant and praline crepes.

Chef Alex Rotherham has brought a little bit of his Canadian home with him in his menu at Bay Tree Cafe in St John's Street.

Open seven days a week offering tasty treats and a changing menu including rice bowls, kedegree, Mac'n Cheese, Hash and loaded fries and many international dishes.

The cafe in St John’s Street, was named as a 2024/25 Good Food Award winner with a Blue Ribbon. The awards recognise establishments across the UK who strive for excellence looking at food quality, service and value - with the prestigious Blue Ribbon being bestowed upon those with high customer ratings and votes from the public.

In 2025, Bay Tree Cafe was also named among the UK's best eateries by National Geographic Traveller. National Geographic Traveller shared a list of the top places across the country to eat kedgeree. Kedgeree is a dish made with cooked fish, boiled rice, hard-boiled eggs, butter and seasonings like curry powder.

For artisan Greek products, fine foods, sweet treats and beverages pay a visit to Papakis’ Deli where you’ll receive a warm welcome. Choose to eat in or takeaway. Delicious meze boxes can be built to your taste with spinach and feta pastries, stuffed vine leaves, feta stuffed peppers, falafel, pitta and taramasalata. Sweet treats include gooey, nutty baklava and delightful Turkish delight.

The coffee is great and there are often cakes available if you just want an afternoon pick-me-up. Don’t forget to stock up on ingredients and oils to take home for your own culinary ventures.

Sitting peacefully on Abbeygate Street, Mowgli feels like a true Indian home kitchen, where family and friends gather, to celebrate milestones and special occasions, or for lone diners who need to recharge on their way home. Mowgli's food is about the smash and grab zing of healthy, light, virtuosic herbs, and spices.

Valley Connection is one of the largest Indian restaurants in Bury St Edmunds and is well-loved by locals. The menu offers a massive range of dishes including starters such as fish tikka, aloo chat and king prawn butterfly. Mains include examples of Southern Bangladeshi cuisine such as Murgh Bahar- a lamb stuffed chicken breast roasted over hot charcoals with garlic, chilli, ginger, onions and green peppers, in a thick tomato sauce. The Tandoori mixed grill is served with naan and the Biryani dishes are served with vegetable curry- you can choose from chicken, lamb and prawn.

At Spice Garden you will be tempted by an unrivaled range of authentic & imaginative traditional Indian and fusion dishes. They use the best quality and freshest ingredient and they try to minimize additives to create healthy and tasty dishes.

Blue Fig in Abbeygate Street, serves Mediterranean-inspired small plates with vibrant flavours and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s not just about the food, it’s about creating an experience that feels like home, with a touch of Mediterranean charm.

Home-cooked, tasty Mediterranean food waits in store at the award winning Francela grill and mezze. Using the freshest ingredients Francela offers a tempting menu of sharing platters and appetisers as well as main meals- perfect for eating out with friends. Highlights from the mezze menu include shakshuka, baba ganoush, garlic shrimps and calamari and the mains include pollo spinaci, kefte- spiced lamb meatballs and char grilled whole sea bream. If you have room for dessert, don’t miss the affogato all amaretto; vanilla ice cream with amaretto liqueur and espresso.

The Olive Grove brings from Greece the long-standing culinary tradition of the Maniot Kontakos family. Since 1992, the family has been providing executive hospitality & catering services through its Greek subsidiaries the Capari Suites, the Kouzini and the Canal. Today they aim to bring traditional Greek food with artisan twists of their Chef Mr Joseph Zanaty transforming the Greek food you know & like to food that will dazzle and instantly earn your love.

Fresh, authentic Mexican food in a family friendly atmosphere awaits you at Amigos in Bury St Edmunds. Fresh ingredients and attention to detail combine to create homemade, healthy and hearty meals. Tuck into tacos with all sorts of fillings; steak and lime, shredded pork, baja fish and avocado all delight the taste buds.

Chunky burritos, sizzling fajitas and refreshing salads are also sure to please and the cocktail menu offers margarita, rum punch and tequila sunrise- amongst others. Don’t miss the churros with chocolate as the perfect end to the meal.

The Sheesh is the place to experience premium quality, authentic Turkish BBQ. Fine ingredients and fresh meat and vegetables combine to create kebabs that are just right.

Begin with starters such as olives, tarama salad made with whipped cod roe, houmous, stuffed vine leaves and halloumi, before moving onto the mains of chicken sheesh, mixed grill, lamb ribs or grilled kofte. Vegetarians are catered for, with the Iskender; chargrilled vegetables served with a tomato and yogurt sauce on toasted bread, served with salad.

One of the finest Chinese takeaways in town, 513 offers delicious rice, noodles, appetisers and main dishes. Deep fried crispy squid, crispy duck and satay chicken are all firm favourites, as well as sweet and sour pork, beef with black pepper sauce and lemon chicken.

Fans of sushi should look no further than Sakura, a grade I listed building in Bury St Edmunds housing the best in authentic Japanese cuisine. From lunchtime bento boxes, to sharers such as pork gyoza and chicken tori karage and the all important sushi itself, there is plenty to choose from. Don't miss the prawn tempura temaki for that crunchy texture and the tempting and colourful rainbow rolls.

Zen Noodle Bar on Angel Lane is perfect for a quick snack on the go. Choose from the best wok fried noodle dishes, all made fresh to order. The spicy Singapore noodles are a real hit, as is the classic pad thai with peanuts and coriander.

Anyone who enjoys the classic Chinese all-you-can-eat buffet should make their way to Golden City Chinese Restaurant where you can sample all the flavours on offer. Fried noodle dishes, fried rice, prawn toast, chop suey, satay and all the other classics are available.

Wagamama is well known for its excellent ramen, steaming hot bowls of broth topped with fresh vegetables and meat or tofu. Take advantage of a warm mug of complimentary green tea and order several starters to share- the wok fried greens and ebi katsu are well worth trying. Wagamama’s menu caters especially well to vegans, with vegan ribs, vegan katsu curry and the new tempura ‘fish’ with bang bang yaki imo.

Giggling Squid is an excellent choice for lovers of Thai cuisine, with its vibrant decor and cosy booth seating the venue is impeccably stylish. The menu offers dishes crafted with fresh ingredients by expert Thai chefs. Explore the tasty menu with pork dumplings, Phuket mussels. Salt and pepper squid and yummy som tam papaya salad. The turmeric sea bass parcel is cooked to perfection and the rising star red duck curry packs a punch with aubergines and juicy star fruits. 

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