Angel Inn Stoke by Nayland

Polstead St, Stoke-by-Nayland, Colchester
01206 263245

Recent Reviews

Thanjakumar Arulampalam

Returned after a long break from the Angel. Wonderful welcome from Georgia and her team. Ambience superb, setting elegant and refined. Short tasting menu scored 10/10 on every course. Wines from Mr Wheeler were exquisite and the whole evening a treat. Thank you. Will be back.Food & drinks: Superb

D&B

Went there on a Friday evening..the service was out standing ..I did the wine tasting with the food tasting menu ...locally sourced I believe..the flavours were exceptional...the price is correct to the standard of excellence that the chefs have put into it..could not fault the delicious menu ..and looking forward to trying more..the ambiance there is just right ....Mr & Mrs Shepherd. ..

Tiffany Didham

I just had the most exquisite meal. I booked The Angel without knowing too much about it. To my surprise it was absolutely exquisite. The food was stunning, their attention to detail is impeccable. What a wonderful surprise on a cold January Sunday. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to come back.

Hayley

We visited the restaurant for the full tasting and WOW! Every dish was exceptional and a genuine joy to eat, Ruben is an outstanding chef. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff are so warm that it feels like home. We can't fault a single thing and will definitely be returning and bringing family and friends with us. If you're deciding where to visit, this is an absolute must. It surpasses some michelin restaurants we've been to so they certainly deserve a star!

HailbopTravels

What an incredible experience! We went for the full tasting menu and every dish was exceptional and a genuine joy to eat. Ruben is an outstanding chef. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff are so warm that it feels like home. We can't fault a single thing and will definitely be returning and bringing family and friends with us. If you're deciding where to visit, this is an absolute must. It surpasses some michelin restaurants we've been to so they certainly deserve a star!

chrisdR1536GK

Meant to write this review ages ago - 6 of us stayed and ate and drank exceptional food and drink. Could not fault the food, the service or rooms. Made to feel welcome from the initial enquiry to us having a small wedding party on the hottest day of 2023. The staff go out of their way to make sure that your stay is enjoyable - it exceeded our expectations. Room was spotlessly clean, gorgeous fresh linen and bath robes The rooms have been freshly refurbished with heavy black-out curtains, privacy blinds, air-conditioning & Nespresso machine. We especially appreciated fresh milk and a treat of home-made wedding heart biscuits and fudge in the room. Cocktails were exquisite. . The full tasting menu for our party and the Wine flight were unbelievably presented with discrete yet friendly service and the dish and wine knowledge was better than Gavroche. English sparkling wine with our amuse bouche set the scene Everything was utter perfection. I cannot recommend this place more highly. The quality of the food and level of service is second to none. We are blessed to have this fabulous restaurant experience in our neighbourhood. It wont be long till the Michelin star can be awarded I'm sure. Coming back again on 22nd Dec! Wine flight too!!

Mealsoutfrom36

As usual, the whole experience was hugely enjoyable. From the warm welcome, the comfortable room, the restaurant and the glorious food, all was perfect. It is without doubt one of our favourite places. Ruben Aguilar Bel deserves that Michelin Star - he cooks like an Angel.

Passport10968945534

Simply the best restaurant in the area. Fabulous setting in an old Tudor building and delicious food, beautifully presented. Every plate calls out for a photo to be taken. I’d highly recommend the long tasting menu as the venison course is absolutely outstanding.

Nature L

Excellent service , food superb … definitely worth a try . The cost is not excessive either considering the quality of the venue and food

AvidFineDiner

I came for lunch with a friend on Friday as I was meant to come in September with my wife for our anniversary but unfortunately our childcare fell through. However I couldn't leave it too long after seeing how good the taster menu looked. I must say neither of us was disappointed! Everything was fantastic but especially the wild mushroom risotto and the pineapple dessert! Staff were the right amount of attentive and the venue and ambience were amazing. I will definitely be back but with my wife next time as after showing her the photos I will be in trouble if I leave it too long before I take her! Thankyou Angel Inn for an absolutely delicious meal, compliments of course to the chef and to your friendly staff.

Margaret Islin

This is the most wonderful place. The ambience and decor are stunning. The staff are professionals and the food was probably the best I've ever eaten. We had the short taster menu and every mouthful was a delight along with the wine that was paired with each course. Delicious. We did not stay here but were shown around the rooms, each one is unique. Complete luxury.

mikkyfab1

Exceptional- this restaurant has a mention in the Michelin Guide so I thought I would give it a try to entertain a client. And it was soo worth it. The imaginative menu , the aesthetically pleasing way the food was presented and very delicious too. A very knowledgeable and attentive (at exactly the right level) waitress. Expensive? At the right level- you don’t get food at this level for a tenner BUT it was reassuringly expensive without making you feel hard done by. It was the kind of restaurant that made you want to talk and linger .

millieez32

What a lovely place!! We stayed overnight and had the short tasting menu for dinner. The whole experience was wonderful. Beautiful, spotlessly clean room with a really comfy bed and all that you could need. The food was some of the best we have had in the local area and the service was so friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning and recommending to friends.

Alister Stewart

We had dinner and stayed one night. The food was outstanding. The rooms decor was to a high standard as was the cleanliness. Considering the excellent food it was good value.

mitzifox

We regularly go out for dinner but most of the time end up quite disappointed. A lot of places seem to talk a good menu and charge very well for it but when it comes to it, can’t actually deliver. Not the case here - each course was exceptionally well put together, done with care, attention and flare. It really felt like going out for dinner rather than eating something you could make yourself at home for less than quarter of the price. Lots of new things and combinations we hadn’t tried before and the perfect amount of food over a 7 course taster menu to ensure you leave full but not sick! Lovely wine but particular mention for the Spanish margarita cocktail - probably the best margarita I’ve ever had and they are my favourite so I’ve had a lot of them! Lovely service and restaurant throughout. Be prepared to spend money as it’s not cheap but if you’re looking for somewhere where you walk away feeling as though you’ve really had something special go and try it! Ps the sourdough bread with butter is to die for!

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