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The Sundial, Herstmonceux, East Sussex

The Sundial

4.9
4.9
543 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 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
  • Location
    Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 4LA
  • Area
    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

Menu

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What 543 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 • Energetic

Loved For

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Best Service

  • East Sussex

    Best Ambience

  • East Sussex

    Best Value

  • East Sussex

    Great for fine wines

  • East Sussex

    Romantic

  • East Sussex

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sundial offers a "wonderful evening" with "outstanding" French cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "superb" service and attention to detail, making it a top choice for special occasions. With a delectable à la carte and degustation menu, it's truly "the best restaurant in East Sussex."

543 Reviews

  1. Barbara

    East Sussex

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal with excellent friendly service as always. We love the Sundail Restaurant and always enjoy our visits!

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  2. Christopher

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food out of this world!! Service outstanding

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  3. IanL

    East Sussex

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a meal at The Sundial is a wonderful experience. It is one of the last bastions of fine dining and will always be a special place

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  4. Hayley

    Demoland (US)

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most beautiful place and the most stunning dining experience. Mary and Vincent are the epitome of class and elegance. The quality of produce is incredible and attention to detail is superb. Thank you for a magical experience

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  5. Greg

    Hampshire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The Sundial overall was good, the food was nice and tasty generally although value for money perhaps not. The restaurant is a little tired and decor is from the 90’s. It’s a little dark in the restaurant making it difficult to read menu and know exactly what is on the plate! The host and staff are polite and service was great but the whole experience needs modernisation.

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  6. Ruth

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think this was our fifth meal at the Sundial - this time with a party of six - and it was as wonderful as ever. Three hours of being cosseted with great service and first rate food. The Sundial is reliably excellent.

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  7. 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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  8. Stephen

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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The Sundial is rated 4.9 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
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