Located in the charming village of Long Melford, Scutchers is a fine dining jewel that has garnered exceptional praise from its patrons. Diners rave about the overall experience, highlighting the seamless blend of attentive service, inviting atmosphere, and exquisite food. One standout review from Stephen Prince encapsulates this sentiment, stating, "Service, food, and atmosphere were all exceptional," making it a must-visit destination.
The menu features a remarkable selection of fresh seafood, with guests like Peter J. Bennett applauding the beautifully cooked Turbot and Dover sole. The crisp whitebait served as a delightful nibble prior to the main course sets the tone for an unforgettable culinary journey. Rodney Gooday’s consistent praise—"food is always good and served by pleasant people"—reinforces the restaurant’s commitment to quality and service.
For special occasions, Scutchers creates an enchanting environment, as Lee Price discovered while celebrating his wife's birthday, calling it a "fine dining, special meal for a special occasion." Even Jonathan Ward claims it's the best restaurant in Suffolk, praising the cooking standards and expressing a desire for occasional seasonal specials.
In essence, Scutchers transforms each meal into a celebration of fine culinary artistry, awaiting those ready to indulge in an extraordinary dining experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Serves dine-in
No delivery
No takeaway
Highlights
Has fireplace
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Cosy
Historic
Romantic
Upmarket
Crowd
Good for groups
Planning
Lunch reservations recommended
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Scutchers
Stephen Prince
Jul 1,2025
Service food and atmosphere were all exceptional. This made for an most enjoyable dining experience. I would unreservedly recommend
Peter J Bennett
Jun 26,2025
The lunch on fish was excellent with beautiful crisp whitebait as a nibble to start ,to the fantastic wild perfectly cooked Turbot and an equally fine Dover sole for my guest ! His comment later : the finest lunch he had for many years . A complement from a man who has eaten at the best in the Country . How wonderful to have such wonderful fresh fish served so well for a serious lunch .I will be their again ! My thanks .
Rodney Gooday
Jun 7,2025
Food is always good and served by pleasant people
Lee Price
May 26,2025
Special occasion for my wife's birthday. Lovely environment and very relaxing. Everyone was very polite and friendly, it's Suffolk Very busy but the tables arranged so you have plenty of room around you. Menu was a great selection and variety. Food was excellent and done to perfection. For us this was fine dining, special meal for a special occasion. I would recommend it and would like to return
Jonathan Ward
May 16,2025
The best restaurant in Suffolk and farther afield. The standard of cooking is excellent. I would like to see the occasional seasonal 'special' on the menu but that is not a criticism.
Elvis Mcminn
May 8,2025
We took our son in law here for his birthday meal. We were greeted with friendly attentive staff making you feel welcome straight away. The food was outstanding and certainly worthy of a visit. We can honestly say this was one of the best three course meals we have eaten. We will be returning again and again Thank you for such a lovely experience.
David Goring
Apr 28,2025
Fine dining at this cosy Suffolk establishment..Well executed food, charming and efficient service. Very relaxed setting. The overall dining experience was top notch! Will definitely be returning .
Jo Spencer
Mar 26,2025
What a lovely evening. Perfect service, perfect timing, beautiful tasting food. Thank you so much
Reviews For Scutchers