Scutchers exudes all the reassuring well-worn charms you might expect from an old Suffolk manor house, while its bright colour scheme and personable staff help to keep the ambience upbeat. The menu features a list of updated classics and the kitchen’s confident execution results in “consistently good cooking”. Luxurious ingredients abound, from lobster omelette with a cheesy topping to calf’s liver and bacon, grilled Dover sole or turbot fillet on creamy shrimp and chive mash with lime butter sauce. Mains arrive with a ‘melange of vegetables’, while desserts take in everything from apple and blackberry nutty crumble to chocolate truffle torte with a brownie and white chocolate mousse. Cheese presentation is also “outstanding”. The “good-value” wine list is well chosen and realistically priced, while service is “unparalleled” – according to one reader who rates Scutchers as his “go-to restaurant for all occasions”. Also, check out their shop for ready-made dishes and booze.