Swallowtails - Breckland

I live just a mile away from Brome Hall but had never visited until today! It was a pleasant surprise. I took my mum for afternoon tea and we received a warm, friendly welcome. The tea was delicious and we couldn't find fault with anything. Next time, we may opt to sit in the conservatory and relax on the sofas. Sunday lunch is definitely on our agenda for a future visit!

I had a enjoyable meal at this restaurant, with well-presented dishes and generous portions. The menu was not extensive, but in my opinion, this usually indicates quality. The main courses were around £15, while starters and desserts were around £6. The dining room was elegant and spacious, with tables nicely spread out and featuring crisp white tablecloths and good quality cutlery. The service was friendly and overall, there was nothing negative to say about my experience.

We went to this restaurant for Mother's Day hoping for a great experience, but we were disappointed. The starters were okay, with the salmon and prawns being nice but the bread being hard and overly salty. The slow-cooked pork was tough and the vegetables were weak. The stuffing was dry, the potatoes were not crispy, and the beef was overcooked. The staff even mistook the beef for lamb. The lack of proper glasses for water and wine was also noted. The turkey that my mum had was the only highlight. The Yorkshire pudding was rock hard. The pear and cardamom spice pudding was served with custard instead of white chocolate sauce as advertised. The cheesecake was average. There were too many options on the menu, suggesting that focusing on fewer dishes might improve the quality. Overall, we were disappointed despite being promised fantastic food and new ownership. It's unlikely that we will be returning.

We have eaten here on many occasions and our last visit was the best yet. The new menu is great with more choice. All the food was delicious.

I reviewed this restaurant a year ago when we first came and the food was inedible. We returned in May and it was just as atrocious, we had burnt, dry lasagne. However we've just stayed again and Eureka!! They finally have a new chef and one who can cook fantastically. Steak cooked to a perfect medium rare. Brie bites were melty in the middle and crunchy on the outside and the creme brulee gave that satisfying crack when you tapped it with the spoon. Breakfast was a massive improvement too. Eggs Benedict which was lovely but didn't have runny yolks (I'll let it slide this time). I'm so happy the food has improved as Broom Hall is so important for my family. It's where we all come to spend quality time together.