The Sundial

4.9

537 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

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.

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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

Location
Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 4LA
Neighborhood
Herstmonceux
Parking details
Large Car Park Available
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

What 537 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Sussex
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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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

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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

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Mike
West Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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Stephen
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 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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Steve
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 17, 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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Sue
East Sussex
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 5, 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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Diane
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 18, 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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Christine
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 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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Ewan
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 4, 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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Roger
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 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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Pam
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 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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Nigel
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 4LA

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://www.sundialrestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
01323 832217

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