Signs have appeared teasing that a new restaurant is opening in a Suffolk town. 

Witnesses say the signs for a new Mediterranean eatery appeared at 42 Cross Street in Sudbury about three days ago. 

The signs simply read: "Mediterranean Cuisine at its best – coming here soon!"

The location of the new restaurant is the site of the former Boathouse which closed in September last year. 

Sudbury Mercury: The signs have appeared at the site of the former Boathouse restaurantThe signs have appeared at the site of the former Boathouse restaurant (Image: Steve Hall)

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The owners of the former riverside restaurant said the decision to close was the result of behind the scenes matters. 

A social media post said: "It is with a very heavy heart that we have to close The Boathouse with immediate effect. 

"This is not down to the cost of living crisis, gas/electric bills, lack of staff, or lack of (a lovely) customer base. This is purely the result of a behind the scenes matter that cannot be resolved."

The name of the new restaurant and its opening date is not yet known.