Bill’s Restaurant‘s motto is ‘from breakfast til bedtime’ and on this visit we decided to try the dinner. The restaurant was quiet, but not unusually so for an early Sunday evening. The waitress was accommodating when we asked to move due to a wonky table and we were quickly served, but not pressured into ordering quickly when we kept getting distracted from the menu by our conversation! The decor is carefully thought out, and an unbelievable transformation from the bank that the building previously housed. The small touches, such as the handwritten chalkboards and stripped wooden floorboards, create a rustic atmosphere and enjoyable dining space.

I ordered the duck pie for my main. The presentation was rustic and in keeping with the restaurant itself. The mash was tasty, and although I would have liked a little more duck, the pearl barley was delicious. I’ll be honest and say that I thought it was a little overpriced at £11.95 for what is was, but it was still an enjoyable dish.

For dessert, I opted for the blueberry ‘upside down’ cheesecake. This presentation was far more impressive, in a adorable miniature jam jar accompanied by some delicious amaretti biscuits. It was quite a ‘breakfast style’ dessert and I enjoyed it very much. For me, it was the right balance between a treat but not overwhelmingly unhealthy dessert – although my dining partner’s warm chocolate brownie did look fantastic!

All in all, the desserts stood out for me during this meal and I’d definitely return to try some more puddings. It now means that I’m itching to try the afternoon tea, as well as the breakfast menu which I have seen so many bloggers rave about. This seems to be Bill’s strength, and I’m interested to see how they compare to the dinner options – plus I always like an excuse to eat out again!

If you’ve tried Bill’s, what did you think of it? If you can recommend any restaurants in Bury St Edmunds or the surrounding area, please let me know!