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Ickworth House, The Rotunda, St Edmundsbury, United Kingdom

🛍 Fish, Pasta, Coffee, Cheese

3.8 💬 233 Reviews
West Wing

Phone: +441284735957,+441284735270

Address: Ickworth House, The Rotunda, St Edmundsbury, United Kingdom

City: St Edmundsbury

Dishes: 7

Reviews: 233

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth/features/eating-at-ickworth

"Considering how well staffed this café is, it’s actually impressive that their service is so bad. Despite having multiple members of staff behind the counter, only one till was open so the queue moved at a glacial pace. By the time it was our turn to order, over half the dishes on the menu had sold out (barely an hour into their lunch service! and they then had to refund all the people ahead of us who’d ordered things that had run out, which slowed them down even more. After paying, we stood waiting for our coffee but noticed the two staff members manning the coffee machine hadn’t moved apparently the guy who took our money didn’t bother to communicate our order so we had to go back up to the counter and prompt them to make it. All in all, it took 30+ mins for one flat white, a few soft drink cans and some packets of crisps, and we left the place as hungry as when we arrived. Not a single apology was uttered for the long wait, the dwindling food options or the missed coffee order. And don’t even get me started on how overpriced everything is! Safe to say we won’t be coming back here in a hurry."

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specialstar522 specialstar522

Excellent food, fantastic local sourced produce, I would eat their everyday if I could. Amazing location.

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NAOMIWIL
NAOMIWIL

Very busy cafe , staff amazing , food over priced and potato skins inedible sent them back . Blicking and felbrigg cafes are far superior


chrishaworth123
chrishaworth123

Very good cream tea with homemade scones and Cornish cream. Cream had run out in the restaurant so staff made sure more was available from the store. Very good menu and tempted to return at lunchtime


JohnnyandVonny
JohnnyandVonny

We enjoyed our food at the West Wing Cafe. The soup (Pea and Mint) was nice and was served with a big chunk of bread. The prices were the usual for a National Trust property i.e. not particularly cheap. The staff serving in the cafe were very pleasant and friendly.


PatsyC0lchester
PatsyC0lchester

Not usual standard of National Trust attraction. My jacket potato was brown inside so not freshly cooked.Most visitors relied on getting food here so was very busy.Staff very polite despite being overworked.What a pity such a stunning historical building should have a cafe resembling a canteen rather than tea rooms.


I4895WDdavidf
I4895WDdavidf

We're regular visitors to this fantastic NT house and park. We visited most recently for my wife's birthday. We ate in the West Wing cafe, where the food was excellent (some truly fab vegan options), where the serving staff are so friendly and helpful, and Jordan, with an act of kindness, even gave my wife a scone with all the works for her birthday. Thank you for a wonderful day!


Eliza
Eliza

The food is quite expensive, and unfortunately not local. I really liked my croque and cake, but my sister and brother-in-law did not enjoy their meals at all. I recommended taking a packed lunch, but no one wanted to carry it around. There are no prices available online, so I took pictures of the food and menu available at the time in the hope that it will be useful for future visitors. I think the restaurant could be made bigger and have a broader selection personally.


Blackth0rn
Blackth0rn

A good sized restaurant within Ickworth House, besides the internal room there is also a passageway along the back which offers great views of the garden and further outside seating for the warmer weather. We were only there for a light snack and opted for a sausage roll which wasn’t great to be honest – we asked for it to be warmed and it came back from soggy, and the sausage seemed mass produced. Not what you’d expect from the NT. The sandwiches were pretty decent though, if a little on the expensive side, and we enjoyed a proper apple juice to go with it. All in all, a great setting, but maybe the food needs a bit of work.


TheUKwanderer
TheUKwanderer

A typical National Trust cafe serving light lunches and a good selection of snacks and drinks. Very nice surroundings in the West Wing of the Ickworth House with the Rotunda adjoining. The café is modern and contains a lot of seating. Additional seating is available in the narrow orangery that borders the café and, if the weather is fine, outside, with stunning views of the Italianate garden and Rotunda. A good selection of cakes and scones as you would expect with any NT café, together with soups, baked potatoes and some more local specialities. Not cheap, but all profits go toward maintaining the property so you are effectively helping to safeguard the house for generations to come. Very f...


ELNA
ELNA

Considering how well staffed this café is, it’s actually impressive that their service is so bad. Despite having multiple members of staff behind the counter, only one till was open so the queue moved at a glacial pace. By the time it was our turn to order, over half the dishes on the menu had sold out (barely an hour into their lunch service! and they then had to refund all the people ahead of us who’d ordered things that had run out, which slowed them down even more. After paying, we stood waiting for our coffee but noticed the two staff members manning the coffee machine hadn’t moved apparently the guy who took our money didn’t bother to communicate our order so we had to go back up to th...

Categories

  • Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
  • Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite.
  • Coffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note.
  • Cheese A curated selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, featuring diverse flavors and textures that delight the palate. Perfect for sharing or savored individually with the ideal accompaniments.

Amenities

  • Seating
  • Parking Available
  • Highchairs Available

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