Harden's survey result
Summary
The “superb setting” – a picturesque, half-timbered building by the River Stour complete with riverside terrace, which features in paintings by Constable – helps maintain the allure of this classic, famously romantic destination. However, its large loyal following from Essex and beyond also award its updated traditional cuisine consistently high ratings.
Summary
The “superb setting” – a picturesque, half-timbered building by the River Stour complete with riverside terrace, which features in paintings by Constable – helps maintain the allure of this classic, famously romantic destination. However, its large loyal following from Essex and beyond also award its updated traditional cuisine consistently high ratings.
Summary
“The perfect setting for a perfect meal” – this half-timbered building beside the River Stour was depicted in a Constable painting. The kitchen is praised for “excellent if slightly old-fashioned cuisine”, but it’s the “romantic setting” (all “cosy old beams and wood fires”) that most sets the pulse racing – although, having passed its 65th birthday, the restaurant was shocked to be described in The Times this year as the ‘fourth sexiest’ in England.
Summary
“What a setting!” – This half-timbered building on the banks of the Stour occupies the very definition of a picturesque setting (it features in Constable’s paintings), and “a table here next to the river is especially romantic”. But while fans say it “offers 5-star silver service with a smile”, critics repeat age-old gripes that “it relies on its name and location” and “though good, needs to up its game”.
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Restaurant details
Le Talbooth Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Beautiful riverside setting with professional attentive service, with all covid restrictions covered well. Family Sunday lunch with a fair but predictable choice of food on offer, but nicely cooked and presented. Dissapointedly only one choice of champagne by the glass on the menu. Would definitely recommend as a relaxed family destination. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £31.00 | £39.00 |  |
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| SundayLunch | £45.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 58.00 | Always available | 5 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £15.00 | £33.00 | £9.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.25 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Gun Hill, Dedham, CO7 6HP
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
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