The Sundial

4.9

543 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
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 543 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 • Energetic

Loved For

East Sussex
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
East Sussex
Best Value
East Sussex
Great for fine wines
East Sussex
Romantic
East Sussex
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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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

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Barbara
East Sussex
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 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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Christopher
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food out of this world!! Service outstanding
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IanL
East Sussex
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 18, 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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Hayley
Demoland (US)
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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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Greg
Hampshire
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Ruth
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 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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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
VIP
London
3 reviews
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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The Sundial is rated 4.9 stars by 543 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

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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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