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This is a restaurant for foodies. Extremely good food in a warm cozy setting. Everything was incredible, authentic...very fresh top-notch ingredients. Had cured fish, then lamb shank topped off with sticky toffee buddy with their signature homemade ice cream.

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P240UMstans . 2024-03-03

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We booked 4 for lunch and didn’t say on the booking but we were celebrating a family birthday. The experience from arriving to leaving was so personal, warm and friendly while at the same time being 100% professional. The menu is hard to choose from because it’s all so appealing and the wine list is excellent. The bin ends offer particularly good value if you find something to suit. All 3 courses were outstanding and it’s impossible to pick out one dish from any course simply because they were all so good. We felt very welcome throughout and appreciated when our questions were answered so comprehensively which only happens when dishes are cooked in situ. At the end, the owner had spotted a birthday card on the table and surprised us with a cake and a candle and a chorus of happy birthday. It was made truly a special occasion!

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Janette H . 2024-03-02

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Thank you for making my birthday so special with your welcome and wonderful food. Our friends were most impressed and have said they want to return. Your restaurant and you are unique and we hope to come back again soon. The hour and a half journey was really worth it.

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June Y . 2024-01-29

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Wonderful lunch on Christmas Day. Excellent food and service on a very busy day. Menu was more limited than normal days, which is to be expected but more than enough choice for us. We started with a glass of Ephesus rose. Our party of three had duck liver pate (scrumptious) and cured salmon to start , followed by tranche of halibut for me, steak for my husband and the full turkey dinner for our son. We ended with baklava and creme brulee, some of the best I have ever tasted. Our meal was accompanied by a delicious red wine form Ugur's excellent cellar. Great experience, well done to The Galley and staff.

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simmkat . 2024-01-05

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Outstanding restaurant. We’ve known the Galley for years as, luckily, we live nearby. It is consistently good. We had xmas dinner there again this year and the food, the wine and the young staff were all excellent. Three of us had traditional turkey but my husband chose the steak which he said was standout. The owner/chef, Ugur, is a magician! He produces delicious dishes using fresh, quality ingredients that wherever possible are locally sourced. I would recommend the Galley to anyone.

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realgreek . 2023-12-27

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Excellent food and company at the Galley last night. Very accommodating with our choice of two starters instead of a main course, excellent wines and just a very interesting and convivial venue!

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Seaside00338936997 . 2023-12-17

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Had a meal here on Saturday evening, 13 people in total. What a great experience, staff couldn't be more friendly. Food was great and you were made to feel special. Had a room to ourselves upstairs and were never left wanting. A great dining experience and a place I highly recommend.

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ljay495 . 2023-12-17

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The price didn't reflect the quality of the food, the service from the young ladies were excellent, the food could really improve. Consistent portions and good presentation can go a long way.

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Aniko H . 2023-12-17

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The same old, same old, nigh on perfect, meal. Staff and ambience as normal, if you haven't visited, you haven't lived. And no I'm not on the payroll

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bywood1 . 2023-12-12

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As always, the dining experience at The Galley is superb. It is such a treat! Food, presentation, surroundings, staff and atmosphere are wonderful. Guests are always made to feel so welcome, and the very personable, well trained staff and convivial host go a long way to ensure that your meal is special

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Melanie M . 2023-11-11

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It’s been four years since we last managed to visit Woodbridge and The Galley. It never disappoints and the food, ambience and service is exceptional. Perfect lobster and some steaks for my boys. Wonderful evening and a pleasure to spend a little of bit of time with the owner Ugur. Some very tasty new ice cream flavours as well made on site. Thanks again and I can’t stop thinking about that lobster!

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MattSquire . 2023-11-06

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What a lovely restaurant in a beautiful setting within the centre of Woodbridge overlooking the square. This is a brilliantly run establishment by its very friendly and knowlegable Turkish proprietor offering exquiste continental dishes with European, Mediterranean and Turkish influences. Something for all tastes !! The restaurant is set on two floors, quaintly furnished with views of the village. We had a table for fourwith starters of fish soup and kabab, our mains were the lobster and halibut ( this was waxwd-lyrical by my brother who is usually rather fussy ) For dessert we chose the tasty rice pudding and the sticky toffee pudd. All these dishes were very well presented and absolutely delicious with everyone's plate cleared. The Turkish wine was perfect as was the service by our waitresses. We visited The Galley with our friends Janet and Matthew who live 30 miles away but regard the restaurant as the best in the area. There was no complaints from my brother and I as we had a memorable evening with great food and company. Thoroughly recommend.

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GRAHAM C . 2023-11-02

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Great place! Staff brilliant! Ambiance brilliant! Food well thought out and to be fair well priced against what you get closer to London. Wine menu exquisite and well paired with everything on the menu. Bin end Amarone at £50 is a steal when compared with the younger £45 online price same wine. Everyone raves about the pork belly but my Medjool dates were brilliant and the lamb shank what brilliant Well balanced / great flavours The final brilliance was the muscat with the panatone and crème bruleee Great service and the chef came out to see us!

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GrosProp . 2023-10-13

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We had a delicious light lunch at the Galley. The owner has an extensive wine cellar and provided a spot on recommendation to pair with our food. The husband and wife owners made our time there highly enjoyable. Go there and enjoy the food and service!

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Asawin13 . 2023-10-09

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I really wish we had been before and didn't have to get elsewhere as it's such a lovely spot to get comfortable and work your way through the menu. it's a stylish but cosy place with friendly young staff that achieve a difficult mix of being easy-going and very professional and elegant. I had the halibut which I don't think I've actually had before but as I left I got a whiff of the garlic anchovies and wished I could have stayed longer. If the Turkish side of the menu is not your bag, there are some lovely options. I understand why it's so highly rated. Do a few things very well and make all welcome. A great spot for people watching. Woodbridge looked so great in the Autumn sun. Plus some good pubs next door if you want a longer evening. I feel this is the sort of place for me.

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Virtual A . 2023-10-01

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Had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Very good food, attentive staff and plenty of choice for vegetarians. Talking to other dinners their choice of dishes were equally scrumptious. Highly recommend the place and planning to visit again.

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ps202018 . 2023-09-25

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Can’t really fault this place. Run and owned by a terrifically friendly Turkish gentleman who has a genuine passion for food. All of the food was hand made with love care and attention to detail and the spices we delicious. Don’t overlook this brilliant restaurant.

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Baronvonthunderclapp . 2023-09-21

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A friend and I decided to try the Lobster Thursday. Everything was delicious from the glass of cava (not usually high on my list of sparkling wine), the shared meze (my friend is of Armenian heritage and cooks this food a lot. She loved it)...

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235tunieb . 2023-09-20

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Wonderfully welcoming, simple food cooked perfectly by an excellent kitchen. The service was attentive without being intrusive.

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Stephen S . 2023-09-11

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I had the pleasure of introducing an old friend to The Galley on Saturday 25th - it did not disappoint. The restaurant was full and very busy with some large groups who looked as though they were having a marvellous time. The ambience was super,...

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DesertBeetle . 2023-08-31

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Great quality ingredients cooked beautifully and served in a relaxed and professional manner. Presentation of the food was stunning and the staff were attentive without being a nuisance. A difficult balance to strike but they got it right. We had an occasion to celebrate and...

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clairehZ3FR . 2023-08-31

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Average is an understatement. Prices over London. £38 for house wine? I had seabass fillet (£25) I had bones. My sister had the 'fabulous' stew which was served in a cazuela for£24. 4 choices on the menu for mains. Service was dreadful even though there...

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Dom M . 2023-08-28

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Excellent, authentic cuisine, Jerez sauce with sea bass v good, Turkish stew really well prepared and fantastic bread and butter pudding, well worth it👍

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Jonathan H . 2023-08-19

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Great Family run restauarnt, Great Food, Lobster and Meze amazing ,Great Ambiance, Going back tonight with guests for same again

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kevin l . 2023-08-17

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Lobster specials at the Galley - delicious! Couldn't resist the puddings either - Sticky Toffee Pudding and Ugur's Turkish Delight Ice Cream - what's not to like!

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davidos2016 . 2023-08-01

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As always we had a lovely evening at the Galley for their Galley Meze and Lobster and we had to sneak a dessert in as well! Thank Ugur and team. 🙂

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sharonhP760WQ . 2023-07-22

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A wonderful, happy evening, the food and wine were delicious, a young , energetic and knowledgeable team giving support, this HAS to be one of the best restaurants in the East of England.

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jonnyripman . 2023-07-20

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I visit periodically to get the best of lunches. Last week The Galley excelled itself with one of the best presented two course lunch with Lamb Kebab which melted in the mouth and fillet of Sea Bream which was fresh and with a superb sauce...

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David G . 2023-07-17

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We have been celebrating birthdays, other special occasions, and "just because" occasions at the Galley for over 15 years now and have enjoyed every visit. The food is always excellent and Ugur's crew always friendly and attentive. If I could give more than 5 stars...

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Kelvin E . 2023-07-13

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A fantastic Turkish restaurant in the heart of Woodbridge - very atmospheric inside with 2 private dining areas available. GreT menu of authentic homemade dishes. Ugur the very amiable owner couldn't do enough to help us. What a gem! And they also do fantastic icecreams...

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439daphnep . 2023-07-07

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Only open for lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday so we were restricted to just the one visit on our last night in Woodbridge. My wife and myself both chose a different main course but both had a strong Turkish influence and both were...

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Alan A . 2023-07-04

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We had lunch at The Galley Woodbridge and went for the Cote Du Boeuf - OMG it was amazing. It was huge - more than enough for 2 people and so tender and juicy - cooked to perfection. Accompanied by home made chips and veg....

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Stu_Woodbridge . 2023-07-01

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Absolutely fabulous food, beautifully relaxed and a wonderful atmosphere with original artworks to feast your eyes…. Will look forward to next time! 🤍

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Elinor B . 2023-06-18

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Our first visit to Woodbridge and we wanted something special. We were not disappointed. Warm welcome as we arrived from the Owner/Chef, staff were very helpful and attentive at the same time as being quiet and busy. We enjoyed Lamb Stew and Lobster which were...

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Nigel R . 2023-06-17

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Went there this morning to try some ice cream on this amazing summer. And o my hod the ice was heavenly, it is so fresh, milky. My husband’s favourite was the baklava ice cream. I also craved some churros so took some as takeaway, guess...

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Ahmet M . 2023-06-14

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Lovely evening, with very warm welcome and delicious food. And Ugur’s famous ice cream for dessert! Great service. Thank you to all

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NorthStar21299252122 . 2023-06-09

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The food was excellent, as per our previous visit. The atmosphere was excellent, with friendly staff and the owner coming out to say hello to us. You can tell from the decor that this is a family restaurant where they take pride in getting things...

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tools_11 . 2023-05-19

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Comfy and well run restaurant, with a nice fusion of Turkish and other cuisines. Mezze was spectacular to share as a starter, and all the mains were first class. Friendly and efficient service.

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619sheilab . 2023-05-05

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We had a family gathering of 15 in the Cellar & what a great location it was ... worked really well, informal and very cosy with the fairy lights. Food was fantastic, but we've been before & knew that was a given ! The meze...

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I1445XNpaulg . 2023-04-24

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Continues to be (in my opinion obviously) by far the best in the area, and that includes an expensive place pursuing 'awards' from odd places. This is unusual, excellent food. The owner is a knowledgeable and charming man and seems to do much of the...

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Peter R . 2023-04-20

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A fantastic restaurant serving amazing food using fresh and the best of ingredients. The fish dishes in particular are stunning. Ugur, the friendly and knowledgeable owner offers a warm welcome and is happy to advise your choice of dishes and wines. My fish soup was...

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AlisonS777 . 2023-04-17

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We had an incredible meal on Saturday evening: - Lobster was back and OMG was incredible - Halibut with a Thermidor sauce was delicious - Salt cod fritters as a starter - Smiked salmon - I had forgotten how good this was! - finished off...

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Stu_Woodbridge . 2023-04-17

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We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. The starters, of pear with pecorino, and dates with parma ham, were generous, beautifully presented and moreish. Mains of lobster and Turkish lamb stew equally good. The house white and rose excellent. Service kind and efficient. Highly recommended.

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janc269 . 2023-04-08

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Lovely food and great service. The portion sizes were generous and the food was delicious. The owner came to speak to us a few times and the staff were very attentive

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Hollybopp87 . 2023-04-07

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Been here many times and it never disappoints. Delicious food, great service, the very best customer care and attention.

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Samantha H . 2023-04-05

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The cauliflower starter was nothing more than boiled cauliflower on salad leaves with a burning smell. Fortunately they didn't charge us for it and the person serving us didn't seem surprised when we returned it uneaten. Main courses were ok, but expensive. What was odd...

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CliveK01 . 2023-03-25

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Fantastic evening for my husband's birthday, We sat in the cellar which was great for a private party. The food is locally sourced and totally delicious. The team made the evening run smoothly, Poppy was at the helm keeping check of everything and nothing was...

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curlyrow . 2023-03-20

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Ugur, Sam, Poppy and The Team - what can I say? Absolutely excellent meal last night, it was lovely to dine with friends in such a convivial atmosphere. We chose some traditional and new starters, I chose the Medjool Dates with Parma ham which was...

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DesertBeetle . 2023-03-11

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We have been going to the Galley for many years and went for lunch one Saturday in January. We had a bottle of Ugur’s magnifient cava to accompany poached pear and pecorino as a starter followed by the fabulous Turkish lamb stew and baked lobster....

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Discover12099781176 . 2023-02-17

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We visited the Galley with high hopes having read the excellent reviews and also knowing about this place and that it had a longstanding reputation of being a great place. Sadly we had a very disappointing experience; our friend ordered the fillet steak with a...

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KB9896 . 2023-02-07

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For years now the Galley has never failed to impress, however it would be understandable if things in these difficult times went south. But no, our meal was first rate with the Turkish stew hitting the spot on a cold day. And as before the...

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wayzy2 . 2023-02-07

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Firstly, I'm not sure where the person below went who rated it 1 star, it can't be the same restaurant. Funny that it's his only review and he just joined Trip Advisor... This is a fabulous small independent restaurant run by the enchanting and friendly...

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258clintonp . 2023-02-07

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Such a fantastic evening. Food was inventive and perfectly cooked. Service was fun without being overly informal. Owner was lovely. We will book again as soon as possible!

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caroline p . 2023-02-04

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I can honestly say this was the worst food I have had in a restaurant in 20 years. I had the most expensive dish on the menu which was fillet steak. Not sure how they cooked it perhaps a microwave or a hair dryer but...

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Q3396VWrogerj . 2023-02-03

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Ugur serves the most delicious food in a warm and welcoming dining room and with exceptional service. For me the highlight is the Turkish lamb stew followed by the compote of figs, but everything is good and I have never been disappointed. Well worth the...

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960barry . 2023-01-27

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Called in here for an evening meal as we had been given vouchers by my partners sister. We were greeted by the owner on arrival, who was extremely friendly and welcoming. We sat in a nice spot upstairs where we had a nice view of...

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Derbyshireflyboy . 2023-01-21

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Been here many times and it never disappoints. The staff are well-drilled, efficient but not intrusive and the food is cooked with love and passion, using the best ingredients. Tonight I had delicious Scottish smoked salmon as a starter; then the pig belly, which was...

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K6098WCkevinb . 2023-01-20

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One of the best restaurants in East Anglia. A lovely NY eve lunch. A lot of extremely good dishes, fine casual dining with a touch of Turkish influence. My Lobster Thermidor had probably the best Thermidor sauce I have ever had! Ugar's experience, skill and...

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N4246MSandrewm . 2023-01-10

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Three of us had a lovely meal on Christmas Day. From starters to dessert everything was well presnted and deliious, and service was impeccable. I had the duck liver pate, smooth and elegant, some of the best I have ever had. My husband and son...

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simmkat . 2022-12-30

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Excellent Christmas lunch, lovely staff and great food. All the staff were very welcoming and were friendly. Food was great. Had Turkey and others in group had fillet steak. Food good. Lovely atmosphere.

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406n . 2022-12-29

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Delicious food, great service, the very best customer care and attention. The quality of the produce and the skill of its cooking make this restaurant a stand out option. The normal menu carries lots of Turkish classic foods - but with twists involving local venison...

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Pgslondon . 2022-12-29

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The Galley is one of our favourite venues for special occasions as well as being a much loved neighbourhood restaurant in our part of Suffolk. Well located on Market Hill, the Galley excels primarily in Mediterranean food and also has a superb and comprehensive wine...

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realgreek . 2022-12-29

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An excellent Christmas Day lunch with Ugur and his young team. Attentive staff, great food and atmosphere. Always a pleasure to visit this restaurant.

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Mandy S . 2022-12-28

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This our third visit to the Galley. It always has a very friendly atmosphere the owner, Ugur, always comes over and has a chat. The quality of the food is excellent and the flavours he produces makes each dish very special. It is one of...

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MurderMeals . 2022-12-28

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We had a wonderful party in the private dining room , the food was amazing as always and very generous portions and great service. The Christmas crackers were brilliant , filled with trivia cards and jokes. Ugar is so committed and passionate we wish him...

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junebY9181PJ . 2022-12-18

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We’ve dined at The Galley for as long as it’s been there and it never disappoints. If you want great food, cooked by knowledgable and passionate chef then this is as good as it gets Our most recent dining experience was at the wine evening...

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Adrian M . 2022-11-18

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We visited the Galley on a trip down from London and the quality of food and overall experience was simply sensational. The passion and care that went into the dish was clear and the attentiveness and knowledge of the waiting staff complimented the food superbly....

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otc15 . 2022-11-14

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A family occasion for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. The staff could not have been more welcoming, the food could not have been better and everyone at The Galley participated in making the occasion truly wonderful. Thank you so much

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I9776VWtimc . 2022-11-12

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Another very enjoyable visit to The Galley last night. Delicious food, fine wine, great location and atmosphere and excellent service. Best restaurant in town. Thanks again Ugur and the Team. See you soon!

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Exploration22765 . 2022-11-06

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First time here and we will visit again. Not a huge menu, but something for everyone and still a good selection. I had the crab cakes with hot sauce to start followed by fish in Champagne sauce with samphire, (can't remember whether it was Halibut...

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NickP721 . 2022-11-05

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Outstanding meal. Halibut cooked to absolute perfection. Beautifully cooked rib eye easily on par with the Hawksmoor or top NY steakhouse. Complimented as ever by great wine and an interesting zero dosage champagne. Excellent value and as always a very warm welcome….what’s not to like!

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NRC-100 . 2022-10-22

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Our first visit to the Galley last evening and will certainly be returning , a lovely surprisingly large restaurant to walk into with lots of different areas creating a relaxing ambience. The meal was delicious and at a reasonable price with excellent service

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955MARYM955 . 2022-10-16

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We were greeted warmly and led to our table . When we settled I mentioned that my husband was lactose intolerant, shortly afterwards the owner/chef Ugur came and introduced himself and devised a starter and main course for him. When it came to dessert he...

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141alisonn . 2022-09-23

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My experience at the galley was a very good one the environment is special aswell as the food our starters were amazing the filo pastry rolls and the chicken kebab was spectacular for mains I had a suffolk black pig pork loin which was incredible...

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Sitcom6 . 2022-09-18

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A delightful birthday meal with exceptional service! A great pleasure to see first hand Ugur's exceptional attention to detail and commitment to sourcing ingredients of the highest quality. Sublime flavours and beautifully nuanced Mediterranean-inspired spice combinations amply illustrate his clear passion to provide the perfect...

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304roryo . 2022-09-16

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Not our original intention to come here but The Galley looked inviting and colourful and was serving a lunchtime mezze, went for it and am very glad we did. Vegetarian meze consisted of six dips and flavour combinations which were all different, complimenting each other...

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AliH8691 . 2022-08-04

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Delightful little restaurant in heart of Woodbridge....extremely pleasant staff, good service and wonderful food. Everything was so tasty and very well presented, great wine list too. Could also see into kitchen, which is always a "tick" for me !! Would definitely return and recommend.....,thanks again...

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Greensteps22 . 2022-07-24

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Absolutely delicious meal from start to finish, lovely staff and perfect setting. We could not have enjoyed our meal more, it was so beautifully presented and the sort of place that one could only dream about in the pandemic!

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Janeludlow . 2022-07-17

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OMG this was amazing. Glorious location sitting in the afternoon sunshine eating delicious food: - Bajan style fish fritters - Potato and prawns (on the menu tonight - you need to try this) - Turkish bulgur kofte - Lamb kebab - Smoked salmon Washed down...

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Stu_Woodbridge . 2022-07-16

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5 Star for everything. Food, service, ambiance, comfort all 5 Star. We had such a lovely evening at the Galley and will definitely be back. The food is outstanding, highlights include the imaginative vegetarian Kofte starter, the glorious lobster and the wonderful Turkish lamb stew,...

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Mark A . 2022-07-12

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We had such a happy evening, enjoying Ugur and Sam's delightful restaurant - full of atmosphere from the moment we walked in, some really interesting artwork around, and such a warm welcome from those who were to serve us. The food was delicious - and...

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susiew09 . 2022-06-23

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The food was exceptionally good. The scallops in filo pastry was one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. Similar comments from the rest of the table about other dishes. Just wonderful! The service was first class - everyone was attentive, quick and...

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Mark_Pork_Scratching . 2022-06-20

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We liked the atmosphere and friendly staff but the food was simplynot to our taste. Our expectations were high given the reviews but sadly we did not feel this was fine dining. For example the grilled sea bass which was good was covered in a...

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stephefox . 2022-06-10

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We have not been to The Galley for a little while, though did enjoy the 'takeaway' service during the pandemic. It was as good as ever - very nice food well cooked and of decent quantity, and all nicely served. The restaurant represents very good...

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Peter R . 2022-06-04

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In a word 'wonderful' everything , host, staff, food, reception for you/your guests . A lovely lovely place to spend time in a lovely location. The food is always excellent and everything is top notch, could not improve on one thing, we always look forward...

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philipbR1851PV . 2022-05-21

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The Galley is one of our favourite places to eat in Suffolk. Why wouldn't it be... The food is superb, the service excellent and it has the most fabulous memories for my husband and I. I proposed to him at the Galley, we also had...

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mandyjmathews . 2022-05-02

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This is our go to place when we fancy treating ourselves to a beautiful dinner that is always paired with the most exquisite wine. Highly recommend the Turkish Meze to start, it is a big starter for just the two of us but if you...

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frichmond . 2022-04-18

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Incredible meal at the Galley for Easter - Meze - African spiced black pig - Seabass - Halibut Perfectly cooked and super tasty. Washed down with fabulous wine and great service. I love this place!

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Stu_Woodbridge . 2022-04-16

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Food excellent and interesting a lovely atmosphere staff very friendly as I say always a pleasure to go there

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valeriem694 . 2022-04-12

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So lovely to return to one of our favourite place’s to eat. Not been since before covid and it did not disappoint Always a friendly welcome from the owner and his wife. The food was superb, always using local produce is a winner for me....

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curlyrow . 2022-04-10

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We’ve been to The Galley many times, but despite the impact of Covid and lockdown, the quality of the food, the ambience and the friendliness are as fabulous as ever. We went with four good friends and had the back room upstairs to ourselves. The waiting staff are so well trained and organised and strike that balance that you don’t see at some other local restaurants, of knowing the detail of the menu, knowing how to handle people and knowing when to stand back and not intrude. I had the asparagus and rhubarb soup, followed by risotto and then the bread and butter pudding. Just sublime. It’s incredible what the team produce, given the limited space they have, but once again, the restaurant was full. Easy to see why. It remains one of the best places to eat in the area. Food prepared and served with knowledge, love and passion.

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K6098WCkevinb . 2022-04-05

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Nice atmosphere, very busy, owner/chef was very pleasant but after all the good reviews our party of 4 adults and 2 children were very disappointed with the actual food. Although there seemed to be plenty of serving staff standing around, the food was very slow to arrive, the children got very bored. This is not a place for children, no children's menu and menu unlikly to appeal to many children. It was not as if we were expecting burger and chips . £22 a main , all different but all described after eating as 'fine' was not what we wanted. My pea risotto was bland and with so much cream I ate very little of it. A final bill of £215 for that meal was sadly not money well spent .

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derek p . 2022-04-04

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Booked on advice of Trip reviews. Sent email in advance to ask about menu items without garlic and received an email back suggesting options and to mention when we arrived. Great location overlooking square in Woodbridge. Very welcoming staff and owner came to talk to me about menu options without garlic. Husband had chicken kebab starter, we both had fish - halibut and sea bass and puddings - baklava and panettone bread and butter with a side of Turkish delight ice cream. Everything was delicious - lick the plate scrummy! Only we didn’t because we were out out and have good manners! Staff were superb throughout, friendly and attentive. We chatted to the owner afterwards and his passion about his food was evident. Bill came to a shade over £100 with service for two of us. Thoroughly recommend.

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CarogUK . 2022-04-03

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The whole team went out of their way to make my husband's "significant" birthday lunch special. The food and wine were delicious, the atmosphere convivial and the surprise birthday cake - with singing - was a lovely touch. Thank-you Ugur and see you soon.

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janc269 . 2022-03-29

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We went with friends to a wine and dine night at the Galley , this was in the atmospheric cellar.Excellent Lebanese wines with really good tasting food , Meze and delicious lamb shank.Each wine was explained by Jane from Chateau Musar .The desert was baklava, together with Turkish delight ice cream , then some very intense triple distilled Arak…We really enjoyed our evening and look forward to our next visit.

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Richard L . 2022-03-29

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My brother and I had a wonderful birthday lunch at The Galley. The food is excellent - I had the Suffolk Black Pig as a main course, which was delicious, and he had the "Fabulous Turkish Karniyarik" which lived up to its name. We shared three desserts between us and all three were terrific, though my top marks go to the panettone bread and butter pudding with vanilla ice cream. The service was great and Ugur, the host who came out to chat, is delightful. We look forward to our next visit.

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AlpacaWatch123 . 2022-03-28

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We absolutely love this place. The food is remarkable and the service is excellent. There's a fabulous wine list to choose from and the owner is the perfect host, taking time to talk his customers. I couldn't ask for more.

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Noose77 . 2022-03-27

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Beautiful food, good service. I had the vegetarian stuffed aubergine main course and my husband had Suffolk pig which he said was the best he’s had. Good wine selection, we chose a nice Lebanese red wine. It was a quiet Friday night when we went. The chef owner came out to chat to diners at the end of the meal which we liked.

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Shortie115 . 2022-03-26

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We live just down the road and love this place. Great food and service ! Definitely worth a visit or even two. Lovely ambiance too .

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julialT9632AB . 2022-03-22

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Excellent food. Still the best restaurant in Woodbridge.Only place I will take family and friends. The service is always of a high standard, very welcoming and professional. Slightly more expensive than other places but you get what you pay for. Well worth it and feeling afterwards that it was worth every penny.

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C7916VRjs . 2022-03-09

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