La Maison Bleue

A beautiful restaurant in the heart of Bury St Edmunds and a perfect location for a special occasion. We recently visited for my birthday and were surprised by a special treat after dessert (and the cakes were amazing). The food is incredible, whilst the service is spot on.

Solid French food! I joined in for their fixed 3-course lunch menu for approximately £45, which included an amouse bouche to start and petit fours to end. Service was friendly and relaxed. Being alcohol intolerant, I especially loved that they have a dedicated non-alcoholic drinks selection. For the amouse bouche, the cauliflower gazpacho was cold and fresh; perfect for the warmer weather. The beetroot dish, meanwhile, was nothing too exciting. I then had their pork with asian bbq sauce as a starter. The beefy aroma was incredible. The pork was super tender and fatty. I loved the sauce which was full-bodied, yet light enough that the flavours did not linger for too long. The pork crackling on top also added a nice onion flavour. An excellent dish. Next, for mains, I had their calves liver for an additional £3. This one had a mushroomy aroma that was even stronger than the last dish. Flavour-wise, I found it quite interesting. The liver was very rare on the inside, which meant it was on the tougher, chewier side. Being liver, it also had a strong gamey flavour. The rest of the dish - the parmesan polenta, chantrelles, and sauces - were quite heavy on the salt and did help to counter this. That being said, I definitely had enough of the flavours by the time I was finished. Lastly, I was recommended the strawberry dessert. Although the strawberry cream was a bit grainy, everything worked very well together. The strawberry was sweet but not tart, the biscuit held its crunch throughout, and the mint in the strawberry sorbet gave the dish a bit of a lift. The petit fours were great too: soft, chewy, light but flavourful. Overall, I had a great lunch, and I would be happy to come back again to try out more of their dishes!

Mathieu was the most charming host! The classic french food was delicious. Every bite well judged. The cheese board is a marvel. It was our second visit and we look forward to our third! (The little notes I made on our online reservation were observed with discretion too! 🌟)

A really lovely meal. Service is outstanding: staff were lovely and very attentive in an unobtrusive way. The starter of smoked eel and egg mousse was delicious as was the dessert: a beautiful green apple mousse. The first visit but I'll definitely return. Very competitively priced unlike London restaurants which are becoming exorbitant!

**Review of La Maison Bleue – Bury St Edmunds** Last night, I had the pleasure of dining at **La Maison Bleue** in Bury St Edmunds, and it was truly an exceptional experience. Opting for their gourmet menu, I was treated to some of the finest cuisine I’ve ever had in the UK. From the moment I walked in, I felt warmly welcomed. Being greeted personally by the owner set a wonderful tone for the evening. The atmosphere was sophisticated yet inviting, and the service throughout was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive. For my starter, I had the **crab meat with caviar**, a perfect balance of fresh flavors and luxurious textures that set a high bar for the meal. My main course, **cod**, was cooked to perfection—delicately flaky and accompanied by beautifully complementary flavors. To finish, the **crème brûlée** was a masterpiece, with a perfectly caramelized top and creamy, rich custard beneath. I have no complaints whatsoever. The entire dining experience was flawless, from the ambiance and service to the outstanding food. Without a doubt, this was my **best dining experience in the UK**. If you’re in Bury St Edmunds, **La Maison Bleue** is an absolute must-visit. It’s a testament to fine dining done right.

Vistited after receiving a voucher for Xmas. It is not somehwere I would choose to go normally as I am a lady on a budget and don't live locally. But I have to say as someone who loves French food, I would recommend it as somewhere special to save up to go to impress and eat excellent food. The service was very good and I only marked it down on atmosphere because we sat near a slightly loud table . I will start saving my pennies for a return as my husband loved his pollock and I love my meal too. I walked by the selection of cheese and the display wouldn't go a amiss in an art gallery.

We visited after receiving a gift voucher and had a lovely evening. Food, drink and service were all top notch. So many beautiful flavours, textures and lovely surprises which is not something we'd experienced before. There was a lovely ambience throughout the restaurant and nothing was too much trouble for the friendly staff. We would definitely visit again and thoroughly recommend. Thank you Le Maison Bleue for a lovely experience!

It was a fantastic experience dinning in Maison Bleue. Food was superb from the starter to the desserts. I would love to dine in again.

I booked a table here at Maison Bleue for a Valentine's Day dinner. I pre-ordered the 'Plateau de Fruits de Mer,' with 48hrs notice as their website instructs. The service from the moment we walked in the door was very pleasant. I was looking forward to the Frog Leg starters listed on their online menu but was disappointed when we learned it wasn't on their actual menu at the restaurant. So we opened with some foie gras, and eel instead. The wine selection is impressive and should suit just about anyone's desire. When the starters were brought out we were a little disappointed with the eel, but the foie gras was on point. Our main course, the Plateau de Fruits de Mer, is quite an impressive site when it's brought out. It is a very healthy amount of shellfish piled high on top of a large bowl of ice. We dove in and had mixed reactions to the quality of the creatures served up to us. At the top of the serving sits the main attraction, lobster. For Suffolk, I'm guessing it's as good as it gets. Unfortunately, if you've enjoyed lobster around the world, you most likely won't be impressed with what Maison Bleue offers up. Quality kinda went further downhill from there. Three out of five oysters weren't cleaned properly. The crab was okay, but I've had better experiences at Red Lobster. The Langoustines were enjoyable, but they reminded me of what an unseasoned, dull crawdad might taste like, which just had me wishing to be back in the South for some real shellfish prepared with the love I have yet to find anywhere else on this planet. I enjoyed their crème brulée for desert, but wouldn't rate it much better than your average dish of pudding. Service also declined after our main course was brought out. The room did start to fill up, but it is a very small place to be ignored in when you're waiting on the bill and after dinner espresso. Overall, I enjoyed the experience, but not the cost of it. It's one thing to walk out of a restaurant somewhat unsatisfied, and it's another when you just paid close to $200 for it. I would like to try some of the other main dishes on their menu, but I'm afraid my first experience has left me with a bad taste in my mouth. Unless I'm told by someone I trust that there is a 'must-try' on their menu, I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon.

Gorgeous , seafood orientated sister restaurant to the Great House in Lavenham. Service is highly professional, fish is very fresh, and overall standards very high. I'd highly recommend the fruits de mer.

Wonderfully French restaurant in the middle of town with a menu that concentrates on seafood. The menu is not huge but the food is very good indeed. I started with spanking fresh Colchester oysters that were the very essence of ocean freshness while the man had a white gazpacho topped with carpaccio of prawn, a prefectly judged summer evening soup. I followed with monkfish beautifully matched with lentils and a delicate herb sauce. The man had sea bass with fennel - and gorgeous it was. Desserts are tempting - and the plum tart was a sweet treat atop perfect short pastry. The decor is simple and light but towards the back the ceiling feels a bit low and claustrophobic. Service is charming