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The Sundial, Herstmonceux, East Sussex

The Sundial

4.9
4.9
537 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Sundial is a privately owned, relaxed and chic French restaurant with spectacular views of the South Downs in East Sussex. The Sundial’s à-la-carte and seasonal menus as well as its cuisine and ambience are typically French. Our restaurant in East Sussex is perfect for a meal with family and friends or an intimate dinner for two, the Sundial’s lounge bar, French restaurant and private dining room provide a flexible combination for parties, business meetings, seminars, wedding venues and group events for up to 60 people. Our restaurant can cater for upto 150 people as a wedding venue. If you´re looking for a Fine Dining French restaurant in East Sussex, or anywhere in Sussex, you won´t find a finer French restaurant!. Our French restaurant has a Civil wedding License offering you the perfect wedding venue in East Sussex. Restaurant also has a large car park with 16 parking spaces.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Tue, Thu–Sat 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01323 832217
  • Website
    http://www.sundialrestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Vincent Rongier

Menu

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What 537 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Best Service

  • East Sussex

    Best Ambience

  • East Sussex

    Best Value

  • East Sussex

    Good for business meals

  • East Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • East Sussex

    Romantic

  • East Sussex

    Great for scenic views

  • East Sussex

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sundial offers a "wonderful experience" with "outstanding" French cuisine and "faultless" service in a "welcoming" and "serene" atmosphere. Guests appreciate the attention to detail, from amuse bouches to palate cleansers. Ideal for special occasions, this East Sussex gem promises memorable meals and a delightful escape.

537 Reviews

  1. Mike

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was really lovely, service was great even though had a badly chipped glass which was rectified straight away. Staff were very friendly. This will be a special occasion venue as it was a little on the expensive side, but can’t fault anything else.

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  2. Stephen

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Sundial is, by a wide margin, the best restaurant in East Sussex. Our visit there last week was another great pleasure. Superb food and impeccable service.

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  3. Steve

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal with fantastic food and great service. You get what you pay for and it's worth every penny.

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  4. Sue

    East Sussex

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a hidden gem in East Sussex. The food and services is amazing melts in the mouth. Lots of choice and lots of tasters between courses. Highly recommend. If you enjoy French cuisine you will love this place.

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  5. Diane

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at this restaurant several times and returned for a birthday meal. The menu is French cuisine cooked perfectly and served with tasty amuse bouche and delicacies in between courses which makes the experience extra special. There is a fixed price menu or à la carte. An ideal place for a special meal or celebration.

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  6. Christine

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to The Sundial on three occasions and each time I have enjoyed everything about my experience, Food, service and surrounings all top class.

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  7. Ewan

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Sundial for my wife's 50th birthday. We loved the warm welcome, and the excellent food and wine. Everything was cooked to perfection and the attention from the hosts was just right, friendly and efficient but not over the top. As wine lovers we were impressed with the range and quality of the wines. This isn't a budget place. It's for special occasions, where you can expect to spend considerably more than in a standard restaurant, but it is worth it.

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  8. Roger

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and it could not have been better anywhere the food was great and the service fantastic we will be visiting again before our 50th anniversary

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  9. Pam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and wonderful food. Always a pleasure to enjoy a meal at this restaurant and we look forward to our next visit.

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  10. Nigel

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favourite restaurant for special occasions. Never disappoints. Excellent food and great service

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The Sundial is rated 4.9 stars by 537 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Sundial

Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 4LA

Additional information

  • Area
    Herstmonceux
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Dinner Tue, Thu–Sat 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Large Car Park Available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vincent Rongier
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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