TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ilfracombe - Updated November 2024

"Omg! Ive had some burgers in my time but these were Amazing! I had the cowboy burger, my husband had the chicken then shared half n half. We had..."

Dan Bezza

Daniel Whiteneck

Comyn Farm

99/100 (2241 ratings)

QUESTION: Breakfast menu and timings

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing family run restaurant! So rural, quaint, and the food is amazing! We had their famous Sunday lunch and you could feed an army with the amount..."

Agnes Belle

"Have had several Sunday roasts now and what a meal it is. Plentiful and tasty. You will not go away feeling hungry. Chose of starter and dessert as..."

richard phillips

"HANDS DOWN… the best roast we’ve ever had… been here on two separate occasions over the last few weeks and both have been absolutely..."

Daniel Totterdell

"Utterly wonderful! Lisa and Martin are fabulous hosts and Martin cooked everything in our roast to absolute perfection. A gem of a..."

Claire

"The Sunday roast we had at Comyn farm was simply brilliant. From the time we arrived until the time we left we were given an experience I will not..."

Trev D

"A party of 26 for our annual prize giving. Great evening with lovely food and hospitality, nothing too much trouble. Thank..."

Philip Bridle

"Absolutely stunning location service fresh homegrown and cooked food. Cannot recommend highly enough. I visit every time I’m in the area, 4-4 times..."

Phil Dunn

"Best Sunday Roast Ever! Very very homely atmosphere, excellent meat, we got the lamb and beef and i honestly think it was the best meat i’ve ever..."

Shompa Bhattacharya

"Great place, plenty of accommodation options, lovely hosts who cook a mighty fine roast . Home cooked fare at its..."

Robin Mayes

"We had lunch here 30th July,delicious home cooked food and I got to try Humble 🥧 which was superb...always a welcoming and friendly visit...I..."

Patricia Stanford

Hele Corn Mill And Tea Room

99/100 (2144 ratings)

Dry Cake Dry Sandwiches

Strawberry Cake

Scone

Scones with Jam and Cream

Fruit Scone with Jam and Cream

Chocolate Malteser Cake

Sandwiches AOM

Devon Cream Tea All Fresh and Hand Made

Cream Tea for One and a Slice of Chocolate Cake

Lemon and Blueberry Cake and Plain Scone with Jam and Cream

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Brunch

Mid-range

"Visited this tea room for my hen do and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The food and service were outstanding. The staff were very..."

Katie Sheppard

"The best cream tea, the couple who run the tea room are great they are always happy to accommodate you would highly recommend a visit..."

Sharon Cheetham

"Wow! This is the place for cake!!! So much choice and cakes to die for!!! I sampled the wonderful apple and cinnamon cake and later couldn't resist..."

Kate Pleasance

"We came here for high tea as it had lovely reviews on Tripadvisor. We certainly weren’t disappointed. A absolutely fantastic tea room, with the..."

Wendy Reynolds

"Love, love, love this place. Visited for the last 3 years when we have been in Devon. My all time favourite tea shop. The cakes are amazing. I..."

Kerry Caligari

"Fantastic hidden gem. Lovely food and great service. Would recommend this to anyone. Best in..."

Marc Schmid

"5* great people, great food, such a lovely place. kids love it too. Highly recommend to everyone!! Amazing job..."

Rosie Astridge

"Visited today with family & my 6 and 7 year old children. It's easily the best Devonshire cream tea we have had. So much choice from scones to cakes..."

Darla Parsons

"Went here during my daughter's hen weekend celebrations and we were not disappointed! It's a little gem of a place, hidden away just a short stroll..."

Sharon Stacey

"A favourite place to visit. Yesterday I decided to try the banana and fudge cake rather than the usual cream tea. It did not disappoint. I also..."

Julie Mccann

"Had a great lunch and afternoon tea at this great little place. It's a hidden gem and we will certainly be going again. Great service, great food, in..."

Tracey Luff

"Fantastic tea room, unbelievable food and fantastic staff. Children were entertained by the gentleman with..."

Tracy Davies

"Wow! The only word to describe our cream tea!! Delicious 😋 Interesting place to visit and chat with the owners, really lovely people. Peaceful..."

Elaine Bastian

"Lovely place, highly recommended even though we were invaded by wasps. A lady came in with a lost dog while we were there. We never got to find out..."

Marie Darrah

"Lovely little tea room with amazing cakes and cream teas. Staff very friendly too. Came twice in the space of a week and will definitely be returning..."

Nicola Haywood

"So glad we found this amazing relaxing and tranquil place hidden just off the main road. Very friendly and an excellent Cream Tea, sweet and savoury..."

Lesley Hopper

"Amazing place to stop for lunch or afternoon tea. We've visited many times and it's always been excellent. The mill is open for you to walk around..."

David Hellyer

"The most amazing scones, jam and cream I’ve ever had. Not to mention the sweetest owners and atmosphere! I would highly..."

Paige Duffin

"Brilliant discovery! We went after a hours paddle boarding on the beach and it was fabulous. So many options for food, including dairy and gluten..."

Olivia Richards

"Lovely little place. Worth a visit. No parking. Fantastic Mill to wander around... Lovely gardens..."

Lisa Davis

"Be aware, there is NO parking available for this "out of the way" tea room. All of the food available is home made, bread and cakes made direct from..."

David Tate

"The best scones I have ever had! We went for lunch and had tea, sandwiches and scones. They were all absolutely amazing! The owners were absolutely..."

Will Hall

"I’m normally not the best at giving good places a review, but this place was so excellent, I had to come and give David and Cathy a review. The..."

Anoop Gandhi

"Absolute gem of a place, great homemade treats and lots for the kids to have a look at. Great history behind the mill and very well ran with a really..."

Scott Hancox

"Both the food and the service is amazing. We ordered a selection of different things (egg sandwich, toasted tea cake, scone, tea etc) and everyone..."

Sharjeel Jalal

"Very friendly people, a peaceful garden and an interesting Corn Mill to look around...with THE most delicious cream tea. 🤤 ..."

Heather Howard

Nelly May's Parlour

99/100 (1697 ratings)

"Superb tearoom, quirky and well worth a visit. Loved the fresh food, scones to die for. Lady who served us was lovely and would highly recommend to..."

Maureen Kennedy

"Gorgeous food and fantastic service. They go above and beyond to accommodate you and have done things like opening so we can have breakfast even when..."

Julia Dillon

"Where to start, homemade bread, vegan coffee & walnut cake to die for and freshly cooked fruit scones with cream and strawberry jam... heaven, made..."

Jane Neale

"We were on our holiday and stopped at Nelly May's Parlour for an afternoon tea. There are not enough words to describe how much we loved this place...."

Victoria Victoria

"This is the best tea parlour we have visited with its unique selection of good home made food individually cooked to ones liking combined with a..."

Neville Read

"Absolutely incredible. Had the best cream tea ever! Most delicious scones :). And wow, strawberry and lavender jam �� Such lovely owners and..."

Megan Austin

"Great tea room. Always lovely home made food. Great..."

Tom Clark

"I love Nelly May Parlour. Suzanne goes out of her way for you. Lovely food all fresh and home baked. Sourdough is amazing best scones in town...."

Georgina Wyatt

"Lovely little tearoom. It was listed in our cruise booklet of things to do while in Ilfracome. Sure glad we searched it out. Delicious tea and scones..."

Lydia Narcisse

"The best cream tea ever. The homemade blackcurrant jam was amazing. Lovely service, if you go to Ilfracombe then you must go..."

Simon Williams

"Had a meal there today with a friend it was beautiful would recommend it to any..."

Princess Maria Sanderson

"Beautiful cream tea in a lovely, quaint setting. Very friendly and..."

Tracey Bell

"Gorgeous Cream Tea, homemade scones & Jam. Well worth a visit..."

Zara Stone

"Excellent brunch & toast. Cake we took away was scrummy too..."

Sharon Vasselin

"A very pleasant tea room. Beautiful afternoon tea made with the freshest of ingredients. A lovely selection of fresh cakes to choose from, delicious..."

John Dudley

"Travelling over 200 miles to North Devon was worth it just to experience the cream tea at Nelly May’s Parlour. After an underwhelming experience..."

ITP

"Perfect friendly and homely. Beautiful breakfast. Great tea. Stephanie is really lovely and very informative. It’s like popping round to your aunts..."

sandy aslet-clark

"Warm friendly staff. All home made cakes, breads and jams. Had the full cream tea which was..."

Asanka Wijendra

"Olde Worlde characterful tea room, serving light lunches & wonderful cream teas. Lovely personal, friendly service, & presentation. Highly..."

Teddy

"Best scone I've ever had! Gooseberry jam, clotted cream on warm ginger scone, to die for! Cakes are divine..."

Paul Mowbray

"Lovely tea room with artisan breads, great food and really nice atmosphere and amazing cream tea, plus home made jams for sale,..."

Nick Munro

"Proper old-school tea house with doilies and fine china. Cream tea was excellent and the warm scones were..."

Stuart Kocan-Payne

"Superb in every way. Nelly Mays is a hidden gem in illfracombe well worth the..."

Peter Culbert

"Right from our initial communications to book a table, the customer service was fantastic. Lovely food, our party had a mixture of jacket potatoes,..."

Sara Arnold

Relish Bar & Bistro

99/100 (1663 ratings)

"Amazing! Beautiful food, friendly staff, fun cocktails well worth the visit if you are in the area. Highly recommend, must book in advance as it is a..."

Diane Challenger

"Fab evening! Atmosphere, staff and food were all amazing. The crab was tasty and plentiful and the apple tart was to die for. Well worth a visit..."

Nikki Morris

"Had a wonderful evening here last night with friends..great food, great services and wonderful atmosphere.will be going again and would highly..."

Teejay Jenkins

"Amazing food and cocktails, lovely atmosphere would recommend it for that little bit of..."

Lisa Monckton-rickett

"Had a fantastic meal, perfectly prepared and perfectly served. The owners will bend over backwards to make your visit memorable experience. I will..."

Gary Down

"Superb food and service, wonderful dining experience, left smiling and would definitely return and recommend..."

Dionne Smith

"Amazing food, atmosphere and a warm welcome! Can't wait to eat there again. Highly recommend the blue cheese pate, roasted poussin and apple tart..."

Nicola Gregory

"Awesome food, staff are friendly, best at illfracombe. Defo back for..."

Calvin Taylor Lee

"We had a fantastic meal here tonight-excellent menu options cooked well and incredibly friendly and attentive staff. I wouldn't hesitate to..."

Jo Ward

"Wonderful restaurant and fabulous food! We had an amazing dining experience. Staff attentive and friendly and food best we've had anywhere the area...."

Deb Paughski

"Just superb. Cooked to perfection, sensible prices, real food, nice..."

Karen Whitmore

"Lovely welcome, great service and beautiful food. We’ll be back soon. Loved..."

Chris Blackmore

"Lovely people, beautiful food :) definitely be back if can book a table .thank you..."

Becka Smith

"Wonderful atmosphere, great service and very yummy..."

Drew Lourey

"Amazing food, great service will definetly visit again. Thank you..."

Dawny Hughes

"We were very lucky to get a late cancellation here and were really glad we did. Extremely warm welcome and awesome food - the octopus starter was one..."

Kate Martin

"The food was absolutely outstanding, the staff are attentive and friendly but don't hurry you. The atmosphere is really relaxed, with all the new..."

Deborah Hillier

"We regularly visit north Devon and this was recommended to us. We will be passing on this recommendation to anyone that will listen (including you..."

Ian Masters

"Great restaurant serving fantastic seafood and also meat and veggie dishes. Brilliant service from Kate and the team. Not been since we were here 8..."

Philip Coleman

"Really impressed with my trip to Relish, fantastic menu with a great amount of choice, hard to narrow it down! Three brilliant courses and some..."

Matt Bates

"Outstanding welldone kate sarah and..."

John Gibney

"you need to book to guarantee a table .The front of house are superb and are always attentive. They offer a warm friendly invitation to dine . The..."

Steve Goodchild

"A top class restaurant, food was excellent. Very friendly and welcoming..."

Alison Hogg

"Went back to Relish, for the first time, in years. Even though covid restrictions, were in place, Kate made us feel at home. the food & ambience was..."

John Bramble

"Definitely THE place to enjoy some excellent hospitality, a very warm welcome atmosphere, the food was an absolute treat, the level of service was..."

Paul Gibson

The Angel

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"This is an artesian restaurant with a very long waiting list, however it is worth putting down your name as it’s a culinary experience not an..."

Evielution71

"Absolutely fabulous food. I had mushroom pate to start,, baked cod for main and cheese and biscuits for after. food that is cooked with passion and..."

Susan Hayes

"Stunning food great service definitely be there again. Thank..."

Wayne F

"The Angel is a real little treasure box. The interior is old, beautiful. and very cosy. It is a charming little restaurant. You feel instantly at..."

Monika Frieden

"As ever, traditional food cooked superbly, and served in a friendly manner. Remember to book (normally 2 months in..."

Paul Crabb

"Absolutely wonderful, amazing food, fabulous service. Thank..."

Hannah Berry

"My favourite restaurant, not just in Ilfracombe but anywhere. All the food is superb and beautifully cooked and presented. Only open Friday and..."

Yvonne Overell

"Amazing food, wonderful hospitality, can't..."

Julie Williams

"Spending the bank holiday in Ilfracombe and Saturday evening was treated by a friend to evening dinner at The Angel restraurant.. I have to say it..."

peter7072

"Amazing food in lovely quiet surroundings with friendly service....thoroughly..."

Ian Hudson

The Manor House Cafe

98/100 (2759 ratings)

"We popped into the cafe today, upon finding it on the High Street, whilst on Holiday! Great coffee and even better service! Jill was absolutely..."

Rachel Chermside

"This place is small but perfectly formed. The food is beautiful and there's always a special on. The owners and their staff are friendly, polite and..."

Gabrielle Sarah Hirst

"Lovely warm welcome and lovely tasty food! A nice relaxed place with the most friendliest of owners!..."

Amy Louise

"The food is absolutely delicious.. The staff are so polite and friendly.. Very caring people and very accommodating to young children � 100%..."

Rachael Dean

"The best for good food,, friendly service,,and value ,,definitely be visiting this wonderful cafe..."

Dawn Fitzgerald

"Thank you very much for sponsoring one of our classes for the show jumping championships at Mullacott Event Centre. It enables us to put on fabulous..."

Hannah Fennell

"Best food and service in town :-) lovely family run business..."

Nicky Ireland

"We had a lovely lunch at the cafe today. A choice of a cup, mug or pot of tea was wonderful to see on the menu. Great cafe food, chat with the owner,..."

Jessica Povey

"Amazing breakfast. Generous portions. Had the Full English and was all done to perfection. My kids loved the shop, food and especially the very..."

Tammy Naicker

"Popped in for a breakfast takeaway this morning for our journey home and was greeted by a very helpful and friendly lady, who quickly took my order..."

Pat Smithers

"Lovely cafe on the High Street next to the Co-op. Lovely welcome from Jill and her team. English breakfast was very tasty and good value. It is..."

Alex Howard

"Top quality breakfast, lovely coffee and perfect place for a family outing. Thank you and see you again soon..."

James Creek

"Lovely big Mick’s & veggie breakfast, the owner couldn’t have been nicer, even taking my tea away as it was to milky & she was not happy having..."

Jason Maskell

"Lovely café! Friendly, relaxed service and lovely, honest food which is good value too. Clean and accomodating of our dog inside...."

Tom Deacon

Giovanni's & Luca's

97/100 (2351 ratings)

Avocado Salad Starter

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped for Sunday lunch by chance, all the staff were welcoming and attentive. The food was excellent and well priced. If you're in ilfracombe and..."

John Morris

"Went here on Friday with a group of 4 and it was lovely. Two of us had margarita pizzas, another person had the carbonara and someone else had the..."

Daniel Totterdell

"This restaurant was first class in both food and service. We visited twice during our stay in Ilfracombe and enjoyed both visits. The staff are..."

Paul Wright

"Been to few Italian restaurants..but this was up with the best...food outstanding and the staff were very professional...thank you for a stunning..."

Steve jones

"Definitely worth a visit. Warm Italian atmosphere but with excellent service and yummy food. Must book as place very..."

Donna Merrifield

"Had an evening out here with some friends. Absolutely amazing food. Enjoyed the starter and thought the main couldn't possibly be better - how wrong..."

Carl Jennings

"A fabulous Italian Restaurant...Great menu..choice of wine is tremendous...thoroughly recommend and the staff were..."

julian cooper

"We visited the evening before a friends wedding and had the most fantastic evening. We booked last minute and were lucky to get the last table. From..."

Rebecca Cox

"This restaurant was so so lovely! The staff were so nice and friendly! The food was an absolute 10/10 incredible! Couldn’t fault it! This place is..."

Carley Bench

"Superb, the staff were very accommodating and despite not having a booking they did their utmost to fit us in . The food was excellent it was fresh,..."

A Brand

Antidote

Goats Cheese Salad Salt Baked Beetroots Raisin Jam

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"Clean & comfy accommodation, great location by the harbour. Fabulous food at the restaurant and the menu changes daily, so you’ll never get bored!!..."

Lucy Young

"Fantastic food,cooked beautifully lovely atmosphere great staff definitely be back..."

Jenny Biddle

"Wonderful restaurant, great cocktails, lovely food. Well worth a..."

Rachel Hutchinson

"Visited here from reading the superb reviews online and they were not wrong! It's absolutely fabulous from the cocktails to start, food, decor,..."

Helen Rose Carter

"Amazing food and great service. Came here for a birthday meal and really enjoyed the cosy atmosphere. The salmon and beetroot was fresh and..."

Emma Green

"We eat out quite a bit, but can honestly say this was the best meal we’ve ever had. So often when you go out for a meal you’re left feeling a..."

Nicola Dawson

"A first class dining experience with a great tasting innovative menu. We would thoroughly recommend this restaurant and suggest you book early as it..."

Goober M

"It’s rare to find a place that simply does what it says it does - and very very well. The menu is simple and beautifully short allowing for..."

Nik Robinson

"I booked Antidote for my girlfriend’s birthday while we were in Devon. We weren’t disappointed, the food is amazing. Lovely cosy restaurant and..."

Duncan Woodhouse

"Highly recommend! Accommodated our booking by allowing us early entry before the stated 6pm opening hours. The level of service and the attention to..."

Robert Hutchinson

"We booked the Antidote as a special treat for our belated Golden wedding celebrarion and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. One of the best restaurants..."

Linda Stevenson

"Visited the Antiode during a short break away. I pre booked via email with high hopes. I was absolutely not disappointed, the food was delicious,..."

Alexa Lizaitis

"Lovely small bistro with a tiny menu of 2-3 starters, main and dessert for a set price. It was wonderful, food was brilliant and you watch the chefs..."

steve jones

"We ate here last weekend and it was one of the best meals we've had for a long time. All the courses were delicious and the service was excellent...."

Simon Marshall

"We first visited The Antidote a few years back and have been desperately trying to get in on every visit to Devon since. They’re always fully..."

Danielle Nutter

"What a beautiful date spot 🥰💕 Calm, warm and inviting. We had a beautiful date here last night. Greeted kindly by the lovely Sarah who has been..."

Kelly-Daisy Pert

"We are in the restaurant and it was spectacular! The price is incredibly reasonable..."

Chris Casey

"Incredible food and experience. This family run restaurant does everything right, friendly service in a stylish but comfortable setting. The food is..."

Josh Robinson-Ward

"This is our third holiday in Ilfracombe and our third visit to Antidote. As soon as we decided to come back to Ilfracombe, we immediately made a..."

Gary Rowe

"A superb meal that fortunately we had booked well in advance as walk-ins couldn't get in due to its popularity. A well thought out menu that suited..."

Fiona Elcomb

"Best place to eat in Ilfracombe! We just managed to get a booking...so glad we did! It was our last night in Ilfracombe, good way to end the holiday...."

Jay P

"Superb restaurant with Michelin star quality food for a fraction of London prices. Best gem we been to for a long time. Absolutely a gem for food and..."

Patrik Koppanen

Coffee Break

Halloumi & Avocado Salad

Flat White

Firehouse Burger and Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent place to take a coffee break! We both had the Cappuccino and it was excellent. Just about every table was full of friends, new and old. We..."

Mehmet Kutsal

"Lovely friendly place. Great for a good breakfast or lunch to get your day started. Dog friendly. Good food and staff happy to make accommodations to..."

Chan Charge

"Updated review January 2023: Visited last week on a very cold Tuesday in the hope of an experience as good as our first one a few years back. We were..."

SJ White

"Great little stop for a full english cooked breakfast. The biggest on the menu is a little under £13 but is totally worth it,the breakfasts come..."

nathan Elwell

"Great Food, Drinks, Great Service and Great Atmosphere..."

Emma Slinn

"Great place with good food at sensible prices. Very friendly staff...."

Dennis Evans

"Lovely staff, great coffee and delicious fried..."

James Allan

"Friendly staff, excellent food and good value. Hard to beat in..."

David Watson

"Really Great place to grab breakfast. More options than just a fry up. Seems really popular, even out of season, would definitely recommend and come..."

James Popplestone

"I love this place. It's exactly as the name depicts. The owner and the staff are amazing. The service is exceptional. Also, the food is not oily at..."

Debra Archibald

Adele's Cafe

"Found this little cafe after wandering around Ilfracombe on our first afternoon there! It did not disappoint, the food was fantastic, the staff were..."

Ali Smits

"Lovely cafe with friendly staff and nice food. Will definitely go there..."

Ruth Sanders

"Lovely place very nice breakfast � .. . . � � � � � �. . ...."

Susan Bleaken

"Lovely cafe. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Food freshly cooked and battered fish was..."

Helen Keast

"Lovely little cafe/ takeaway, ladies were all very friendly and the food was hot, tasty and well..."

Michelle Thewliss

"Brilliant tasty breakfast very reasonable and lovely welcoming staff. Thank..."

Jackie King

"The food was great will be going there again..."

Jane Bamber

"Top quality everytime, even the vegetarian sausages are fab! :-) 1st class, well done guys..."

Tony Edmonds

"I ve been there 3 days ago and I had choiced the harbour menu I asked "please hurry up" ☺because of the car park... They have been so Nice and it..."

Isabelle Lepage

"Stopped in here today with family for lunch whilst we were in Ilfracombe & my coronation chicken panini was really delicious. The others in my group..."

Samantha Scott

"A cute little cafe near the harbour of Ilfracombe. It's small but cosy. The food is cooked to order and the people who run it are so friendly. The..."

Kat Grant

"Absolutely beautiful breakfast, easily the best in Ilfracombe. Service was warm and friendly and the food came out pretty quickly even with them..."

Tom Harris

"I'm often here each morning to grab a nice hot coffee before I start work! I sometimes get their vegan pastry option as a snack! My grandad came to..."

J B

"We'd googled dog friendly places and this one came up with great reviews - it's easy to see why! The staff were all so lovely and made sure we felt..."

Donna Winter

"My friends and I (4 kids and 4 adults) came here yesterday for breakfast! Even though the cafe was very busy, they made sure they sorted a table for..."

Emma Stanley

"All three of us enjoyed our breakfast. Portions were more than ample and food was well cooked. Service was fine and we will be..."

Steven Archer

"On a uni friends holiday (30th anniversary) in Ilfracombe. Wonderful weekend topped off by a superb lunch at Adele’s cafe. Lovely food, great..."

Jane Lee

"A hidden little gem of a cafe here, popped in for breakfast with 2 children was greeted by a very friendly gent who straight away brought over..."

philip browne

"This is a super cafe in a good location. Eating indoors feels safe. The service is friendly and efficient. It's excellent value. My cheese scone..."

Andrew Lumley

"Delicious breakfast this morning set us up nicely for the day. Reasonably priced and a lovely setting just by the harbour. We think we will go back..."

Evielution71

"It's a small place and it was busy. One of the staff said to go back in 10 minutes and they'd have a table ready for us. The service was brilliant,..."

Michael Mendez

"Had a nice breakfast here the other day, there are 4 different sizes of a full English breakfast which is good if you don't have a huge appetite but..."

Kat Tricsli

"We live this place, visit everything we are in ilfracombe which is just once a year for a breakaway but never disappoints. Staff are always friendly..."

Caroline Lewis

"Great food, great service, great..."

Graham Taylor

"We had absolutely amazing fresh sandwiches & cream tea's here in July. Great service, lovely little place. Highly recommended. ..."

Sue Peel

"Best poached egg & avocado I’ve had & I’ve had it expensive & cheap everywhere, I did add mushrooms to..."

Maria George

"Always try and go here when on holiday as food is always good,just visited on Thursday and again was..."

Patrick Mccann

Wards

Camembert with Chilli Flakes and Vermouth

Wheelchair Accessible

"As soon as we entered, the hostess was so friendly, informative and inviting, I'm really indecisive and she was really happy to advise me on what to..."

Libby Aley

"Superb! Amazing restaurant with perfect food, accompanied by fabulous service from all of the friendly team. Relaxed and informal atmosphere, lovely..."

Paul Wright

"Fabulous little find only bottle beer but good choice staff are amazing helpful and friendly dog friendly food is limited but freshly well cooked..."

ann dally

"An absolute gem of a restaurant. Cosy, unpretentious, warm and inviting. Great service. The best of local produce cooked with skill. Delicious. A..."

Tessa Myk

"What a find. Warm and welcoming, the food and service second to none. Would definitely recommend! Being dog friendly was a real..."

Rachel Littlechild

"Lovely place. The hostess was very helpful and friendly. Food was overall very good, with everything being cooked to..."

Xander Pike

"So we went to this restaurant on the reviews and was not disappointed. Food is a 5 star and the host Sharon was very accommodating. The spirit..."

Steven Fletcher

"Outstanding food & hospitality second to none. Eating here & talking with Sharon was one of the highlights of our cycle trip along the north coast...."

Pavel Cenkl

"Two very fun evenings with our family from all over at Ward’s. John, Sharon, and Lily treated us with the best hospitality, delicious food from..."

Jane Yates

"Best food & service in Ilfracombe. Both fish dishes were fantastic & the waitress couldn't do enough for us. Dog friendly inside & outside. Highly..."

Lewis Baker

Johnny C's Diner

94/100 (4105 ratings)

Stack of 3 Pancakes with Syrup and Bacon

Cheeseburger and Fries with Extra Patties

Wheelchair Accessible

"Every time I'm in that area I'm stopping for a bite to eat there... nice place.. nice food.. excellent size portion.. great price.. friendly staff &..."

Mark James Mortimore

"Had a fantastic breakfast definitely one of the best I've ever had! Staff were really friendly and welcoming and were happy to have a chat aswell!..."

Erik Nilsson

"Friend treated me to breakfast at Johnny C’s today. It was our first visit and Wow it was fabulous. Freshly cooked and tasted amazing. Such big..."

Debbie Cheesley

"Brilliant place, great food huge plate full, couldn't eat it all , shame, such a waste. Friendly staff there, all good, love it !!! � 5 stars..."

Alison Edwards

"Amazing place to fill up. Lovely decor with music in mind. Great staff, always friendly and accomadating and the food...............mmmmmmmmmmm..."

Matt Hyder

"First visit and was pleasently surprised, lovely staff, tasty food and good portions, will definitely be back. Great cup of tea as well. Well done...."

Di Rice

"Lovely big breakfast here today, definitely the place to visit in your 50's dress and listen to some retro music. Friendly staff, and humongous..."

Sam Astill-Blackburn

"Fantastic food, music and decor. Food portions way to big, good value for money will definitely be going back even if it is a one and half hour drive..."

Jason Halliday

"This was a great place to eat, food was good and plenty of it, the milkshake combinations were excellent. Would really recommend..."

Carol Macgregor

"Great staff, great atmosphere, great place and out of this world food and portions. Highly..."

Rebecca Bexy Walton

"A very warm welcome, an amazing breakfast, fry up for Hubby, pancakes for me and whatever was going for Honey our dog. I would highly..."

Dionne Smith

"Super friendly staff, amazing food and coffee making skills are essential and top nodge! !..."

Jocelyne Secander

"Amazing place, can't believe I've been here for 3 years & never been! Lovely staff & really cool atmosphere. HUGE HUGE portions & food was so good..."

Ellie Rimmington

"Popped in yesterday (Sunday 22nd April) Amazing food , great atmosphere , thoroughly enjoyed the experience .. Will I return ? ... Darn sure I will..."

Keith Leeming

"Nice place. Good music and good food and friendly staff. Will..."

Alan Wilson

"New place where an American Diner used to be. We came in for coffee and cake, but they also have a lot of savoury snacks and sandwiches as well as..."

Mira L

"Had an absolutely lovely experience here! The baristas/employees were so kind and welcoming, and all of our food and drinks were fresh & delicious...."

Emma M.

"We came here for brunch after being told by another fancy coffee shop just down the road that we couldn't come in with our dog, in spite of her being..."

Richard Lawton

"High quality food, great selection, super service - can't wait to go..."

Barbara Canziani

"Stopped here for breakfast on our vacation. Food was delicious and service was the best we’ve had in town. Best chai I’ve ever..."

Jared Waldron

"Nice clean and fresh looking place. We had toast with scrambled egg which was nice after checking out a few other places that often only serve beans..."

Erwin Vroom

"Fantastic service and lovely food. Fully loaded hot chocolate and milkshakes went down a..."

Ian Gannon

"Had fantastic coffee and then lunch at Johnny C’s. One of the best places to eat lunch in my view! The owner is super friendly and clearly cares..."

Liberty Bollen

"Went in for a quick coffee on a rainy day, and stayed for much more. Despite not being on the menu, the host served a very decent Irish coffee to..."

Neil Cook

"I come here every Thursday with my group of ladies doing knitting and crochet and we all really enjoy going there. So me and my partner went there..."

Jasmine Lewis

Stacc

Chocolate Pastry and Coffee

Wedding Cake

Tonka Baked Custard Tart

Chocolate Shake & Whipped Cream

Vegan Espresso Martini

"What a find! We visited for the first time this week and will definitely be back. The cocktail list is fab in the evenings (including some great..."

Heather Macleod

"Lovely cake! And well roasted coffees. Tables were cleared quickly and comfortable seats made the while experience good. Quite popular when we..."

Jackie Appbow

"Bron made our wedding cake and it was absolutely INSANE, appearance and taste!! All our guests said it was the best cake they have ever had...."

Tom Jesson

"This is such a lovely little cafe! Partner and I stopped in here for lunch - it was fairly busy but we managed to sit inside (there is outdoor..."

Amy “Lou” Lakey

"Super cute place!! Love the vibes with great music, lovely staff, tasty cakes and amazing cocktails! (Here’s the Garden City and Mai Kinda..."

Luke

"The best place ever! We sat in here for over 2 hours in the end. They serve a selection of cocktails, hot drinks and brilliant cakes. We tried them..."

David Packer

"Great centrally located cafe / cocktail bar / brunch spot, this place is right on the front of the Ilfracombe promenade and has a great atmosphere. ..."

Daniel Totterdell

"Amazing place! Really good coffee, CBD cocktails... and the cheesecake! Definitely the best cheesecake I've ever had. And my mum says one of the best..."

Jade Watkins

"We had a brief stop here for a drink and snack. The mocha and hot chocolate were amazing. We also enjoyed the homemade savoury pastries and a gooey..."

ben elliott

"The best cafe by the sea front! I had a smoothie, a coffee and of the best sausage rolls I’ve ever eaten :) Everything is freshly baked and..."

sophie jenkins

St James Tearoom

94/100 (1581 ratings)

Gluten Free Afternoon Tea

Toasts

Single Scone Cream Tea

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited in September. Absolutely fab Devon scones. Baked by owner and the best I have tasted. Absolutely lovely couple. Would recommend 100%...."

Jeanette Polson

"Lovely little tea room. The fruit scone was the best I’ve ever had. The service was very quick and came with a..."

Katherine Chick

"Great experience. Went in to have brunch whilst waiting for the bus. Quite busy as some people are in queue, and indeed this is one of the best tea..."

Jay K

"Highly recommend stopping by for lunch, cream tea and cakes. The staff are so lovely and welcoming. The beautiful outside seating area is like a..."

Kim Mills

"Great Devon cream tea, especially the scones. The friendly staff made us feel really welcome, especially with our daughter. Would highly recommend a..."

Ben Haslewood

"Lovely food and great service was nice that the staff had time to talk to you you dont get that much these day. Definitely be..."

Stu Dudley

"Such a lovely little tea room and garden for a traditional cream tea. It was quite busy when we were there, but the service was still very quick. Our..."

Toni Naish

"2 adults, 2 teenagers and a dog. We were greeted with smiles and options of where to sit. We were informed that the scones had been freshly made this..."

Alison Carter

"Delighted with a lovely cream tea. Excellent value, delicious home made fruit scone. We'll worth a visit. We also saw a spectacular afternoon tea..."

Andrew Lumley

"What an absolute little gem! We sat outside under the grapevine in a very relaxed non-formal atmosphere. Andy was very prompt taking our order and..."

Jason Reeves

The Deli

"Clean,bright,good produce,good atmosphere.childrens room is a great..."

Rob Ellis

"This is a lovely little deli that has a great selection of hot and cold food. We also found a lovely little surprise to the back of the seating area,..."

James E Holden

"The best sandwich in years! Had a 'mighty ruby' which was perfectly rare roast beef, mustard mayo, tomato and leaves and on a fresh grain..."

Tom Warren-Locke

"The best place in Ilfracombe for lunch. The food is incredible. The Deli Club Sandwich is my favourite but everything here is really high quality and..."

Lee McAllen

"One of the nicest eateries in ilfracombe . Freshly prepared dishes . Top quality produce and ingredients . Great service . Lovely coffee . Very..."

Follow the Beard

"Great cafe serving amazing tea. Really happy..."

damian barton

"In a town with many places to eat and drink, this is a sparkly gem of high value. Brilliant food, catering for a variety of diets incl. vegan and..."

Andrew Stott

"Nice independent coffee shop with a few deli items in the chilled cabinet and on the shelves. Reasonable value for money. Comfortable sofas and..."

Tim Allen

"I have visited many times and every time the customer service is brilliant, the food and drinks always are of great quality products and made fresh...."

Vasiliki A.

"Wonderful food and coffee. Best in Buddleigh Salterton for selection and innovative dishes. Delightful owners. Cantvrate it highly..."

Heather Harwood

Blacksands Bistro

"This is one of the best dining experiences that we've ever had. The family run restaurant has everything you want from exceptional customer service,..."

Daniel Bull

"This place is unique one in Ilfracombe! We were looking for a modern, cosy and childfriendly restaurant on a Sunday in October. We ended at..."

Myrte van der Werf

"Brilliant bistro, offering excellent food and drinks (cocktails are good). Staff friendly, 50/50 mix of indoor and outdoor seating. Would be 4.5..."

G

"Lovely cool place. And the food was amazing! Not many places I feel so relaxed and yet the food quality, flavour and presentation is second to none...."

Alex Tribolet

"This place is amazing, I visited here twice and was very impressed both times. The first night I had the Stilton quich with a digestive base (yes not..."

Tina Malcolm

"Absolutely fabulous!! I booked for my partner and our kids for Fathers Day Celebrations . It was the perfect service and the most delicious food. ..."

Jocelyne Secander

"What a lovely restaurant. Very relaxed chilled out place. Decor is oak benches and bistro tables outside and candlelit inside. Chilled music. Family..."

Jo Horne

"Very nice atmosphere. Trendy decor. Professional looking chefs. Friendly staff. These guys take food seriously! The coffee was one to..."

Alexander Dittel

"Great food, great atmosphere and lovely staff. Perfect baked salted caramel cheesecake and almond and fruit financier to end a delicious..."

Sally Marks

"Visited this place a few times. It has a great atmosphere. The food and cocktails are always fantastic and the staff are always very friendly and..."

George Worthington

The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar

92/100 (1685 ratings)

Home Made Chorizo Croquettas

Cheese and Garlic Mushrooms

Fish

Pork

Prawns

Tosdas Sobrasada De Mallorca

Black Pudding Fritters

Beer

Lamb Lollipops

Patatas Bravas

Spanish Picos Blue Cheese Plate

Traditional Spanish Churros

Accepts American Express

"From walking in until we left the service and food was faultless. Would highly recommend a visit to this delightful Tapas bar. A must try is the ..."

Juliette Straw

"We stumbled upon this fabulous place by accident but boy, we were glad we did! The best and most authentic tapas we've had outside Spain. Very..."

Abi Cheeseman

"Having holiday in Devon visited ilfracombe saw the tapas walking past ,booked in and it was excellent, food good ,hot Toblerone chocolate with..."

David Brown

"Fantastic food great service. Would highly..."

Joanne Warren Kjolsen

"My husband and I celebrated my birthday here on Thursday and I'm glad I chose to eat here. The food was fabulous and the staff were attentive and..."

Carrie King

"We had a fab evening here the food was delicious, attentive friendly service and the G&T’s were served to perfection!..."

Kim Tilbury

"nice bites in a trice will delight! Enjoy an Easter treat that's hard to..."

John Green

"Really good food i would suggest the unlimited it was..."

Susan Smith

"Lovely evening as always thanks for making our valentine's so nice..."

Carrianne Reeve

"From when we arrived the staff couldn’t have been friendlier and more welcoming even though we didn’t have a booking. From the gentleman behind..."

Mark Downes

"Incredible!!! As soon as you walk in the staff are friendly and so kind, extremely welcoming. The food is absolutely outstanding too, they recommend..."

Oliver “Ollie Ollie Ollie” Hawkins

"Super warm welcome and delicious authentic Spanish food. The food was fresh, portions were generous and our meal was amazingly good value. Would..."

Sarah Puntis

"We really enjoyed our trip to this restaurant. The staff were super friendly and were great in accommodating our last minute booking request. The..."

Tony Puffer

"While on holiday in Ilfracombe, we wanted a nice dinner out with our 8 year old one evening. We were very kindly accommodated on a Thursday even..."

Martine Rouleau

"Food and drink amazing! Produce used is of great quality sourced from Spain or locally. Staff were very friendly and informative, couldn’t have..."

Pauline Blackburn

"Really great experience for both service and food. As soon as you arrive the staff are really friendly and attentive, a lot of thought has been put..."

Tim Browning

"Lovely food and atmosphere. Many thanks for making the dog welcome..."

mark holmes

"Wow! What an amazing experience, we literally couldn’t fault it! The staff are so friendly and thoughtful, they had set up a dog bed, bowl and some..."

Lydia Trimble

"Fantastic meal for birthday celebrations. Every dish was delicious and we had the best cocktails! Staff were wonderful. We had a brilliant..."

Bethany Milner

"This is my favourite spot in Ilfracombe! Authentic Spanish Tapas, with lots of vegey, vegan and gluten free options! There is a huge variety of..."

Chris Guinivan

"Had a lovely meal here with friends on Wednesday night. Staff were lovely and so polite, friendly and helpful. We had friends joining us later on and..."

Emma Poulton

"Enjoyed a very special tapas meal here yesterday evening on our last night in Ilfracombe. The food was delicious! Excellent service and good quality..."

LA P

"A fantastic place for tapas, a must visit whenever in Ilfracombe. The food is cooked fresh and always delicious and there is a great selection of..."

Josh

"Now this was some good Tapas. So much choice! We tried a lot of the options and all of them were expertly cooked. The wine list was varied and the..."

Tom Hemstock

"This place is absolutely gorgeous, the food was amazing and the staff were so lovely. The Padron peppers and olives were better than any I’ve had..."

anna hart

"What can I say other than WOW. This restaurant is fabulous and doing everything right, the staff, the food, the location right down to the decor..."

Katie Forbes

"Does this restaurant have the most tasty food (tapas), in the area of Ilfracombe? Possibly yes I think. Also excellent cocktails! Booking is..."

Graham Arthur

No.28 The Cookery Ltd

Cherry and Chocolate Cake

Oatmilk Cappacino

I Think It Is Called a Coffee

"The best coffee shop ever! I spent 3 months in Ilfracombe this summer, and No 28 The Cookery was like my second home ❤ the coffee is even better..."

Aurore Amil

"I lOVE this coffee shop! They have the best vegan snack options (bring back the cherry cake!) and I promise their coffee is something to shout about..."

J B

"Found this little coffee shop around Ilfracombe whilst looking for somewhere to eat lunch and thank god we did! My partner said it was the best chai..."

Daniel Totterdell

"Best coffee in Ilfracombe. Best bacon sandwich in UK! Dog friendly and lovely cakes too. Many..."

mark holmes

"Amazing intimate cafe! We had a mini feast here and it was absolutely gorgeous the best cream tea I have tasted so far and also the chai latte was..."

Danielle Lewis

"Lovely cake , was vegan and couldn’t even tell! Will most definitely be going again. Top notch cake ! Was so moist and delicious and not too sickly..."

Holly

"Lovely café with a very good range of vegan and gluten free choices. Gluten free brownie is superior to any wheat based version I have had in the..."

wesley thorne

"This little dog friendly gem was perfect for a quick bite to eat and drink. The cherry and chocolate cake was just..."

Rebecca Manship

"Delicious hot chocolate. Friendly staff. Clean and welcoming. Bug White building with colourful..."

Alice Bithrey

"Lovely little cafe - recommended on asking the nice lady running the church car park - 'where can we get a good coffee?'! Yep very good coffee,..."

Andrea Farley

The Thatched Inn

91/100 (2015 ratings)

Slow Roasted Belly of Pork Belly

Steak Pie Veg Chips and Gravy

Beef Sunday Roast

Fish Chips and Peas

Fish & Chips

Roast Beef Sunday Dinner

Homemade Yorkshire Pudding

Accepts American Express

Cash Only

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We had a lovely evening last night celebrating our triple family birthday celebrations on the gypsy terrace. Thank you to the thatch for catering for..."

Nicola Woods

"Gorgeous meal for my daughters birthday today! Friendly and inviting staff made us feel very welcome and were very attentive. The food was lush; we..."

Elsa Hastings

"Great inn amazing food Friendly staff Would recommend them..."

Steve Lamb

"The best pub in Ilfracombe, lovely staff, great food..."

Danielle White

"This place is now very local to us having recently moved to the town. We already feel like we've been here years with the warm welcome that we always..."

Alan Hodgkinson

"Delicious food, lovely and helpful staff, lovely atmosphere, Such a lovely traditional welcoming pub with fresh delicious..."

Mica Clark

"Always welcoming, great food, gintastic, a great place to relax with friends and family..."

Jane Neale

"Lovely evening at Gypsy Terrace with friends. Really good food, we played our own music and the setting was fabulous...."

Karen Naomi

"Went for Friday night pizza and it was delicious. Definitely..."

Abigail Ashton

"Had a lovely Sunday lunch and desert after a chance walk in quite late in the afternoon. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere with locals..."

Andrew Pearce

"The BEST roast dinner in town. Had a delicious roast beef dinner with the family for Father’s Day - beef cooked to perfection along with all the..."

Kerrie Anson

"Having travelled from London yesterday for a short stay at a Guest House across the road, my Wife and I thought we would try out The Thatched Inn. We..."

Gavin Meddins

"Hired out the private outdoor area for a birthday and it was great! Such lovely people serving and just so nice having our own area!..."

Heidi Ella Vogelin-Wright

"Had THE BEST Sunday roast here yesterday. Delicious! Would recommend to everyone and we will be sure to eat here again next time we visit..."

Christina Felstead

"We eat here and we enjoyed our food we prebooked as it was school holidays! Really good selection of beers on tap Child friendly and provided us a..."

Tom Shaw

"A beautiful pub with friendly staff and incredible..."

Beth Oakley

"Fantastic service - large, last minute table booking due to walking out of another local restaurant, they just couldn't have been more accommodating..."

Alec McQuay

"I wish I could give more stars! I rang late on a Saturday evening after being letdown badly by another restaurant. The lovely lass on the phone..."

Tetra Hedrill

"Absolutely incredible place. Great food, super accomodating to us booking a table for ten at short notice and went above and beyond to make sure that..."

Greg Smith

"We went for Sunday dinner. Absolutely beautiful food, the beef melted in our mouths!. The ladies who served us were lovely and friendly and even gave..."

Sarah Shilton

"We visited The Thatched Inn this week for the first time. We were greeted with a warm welcome, followed by communication about the pub being short..."

Becky Jeffries

"What a fantastic place! I chose this pub as we could walk to it from our hotel and it had a great choice of fresh fish and locally sourced food! The..."

Jennifer Stanley

"A beautiful little pub with gorgeous gardens in which to have a drink or two. The building itself is beautiful and bust be steeped in history. There..."

T H

"Tasty good food, good outdoor space, unique thached..."

Graham Arthur

"Had a wonderful Sunday roast here while on holiday. Staff were super friendly and helpful and the roast dinner was homely and delicious. Would..."

Emily Pye

"Food was absolutely gorgeous, and served quick too! Good variety of drinks and unique and lovely atmosphere! Best always to book as very popular!..."

Chris Guinivan

"As a vacationer it is granted that I have limited resource for comparison but this is an absolutely fantastic spot for drinks or food. We had sunday..."

Tom Fenton

"Stopped here for a drink, incredibly quaint. Service through a hatch to the beer garden on a hot day. Inside it’s magnificent wood panelling and am..."

Dave Turner

"Great pub atmosphere, real ales kept well, good choice of wines. Service with a smile. To top it all the food was fabulous, especially the fresh fish..."

JohnP

"It was lovely and very welcoming, we ordered lobster...we were told it just arrived an hour earlier, well they didn't lie!! It was fresh and..."

solinas74

"Lovely building with outdoor seating (although only a few are covered from rain. Slow cooked meat is their speciality and they do it really well...."

Gary Sutton

"Our first visit having just moved to the area. Wow. 4 meals (1 kids) all perfect. Great staff and lovely ambience. We will be VERY regulars going..."

Stephen Bishop Suiting

Spice Lounge Indian Cuisine

Non-smoking restaurants

"Amazing food, one of the best we had! 😉Nice sized portions, very well spiced and flavoured! Totally recommend if holiday in Devon..."

Elena Aschiopoaiei

"Brilliant little spot - stayed open for us when we walked in at 9:10 on a rainy Monday. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Service was..."

Jack Whipp van Vliet

"Very good restaurant. Friendly welcome and good service. The food was delicious. My only minor complaint is that there were no "grownup" low alcohol..."

Julian Alder

"We really enjoyed eating here, food and service was excellent. As vegans we didn't have many options in Ilfracombe for dinner, but Spice Lounge..."

Dan Hazlewood

"We walked past it on our first night of our 1 week holiday and thought mmm, smells good, but walked along the harbour and ate in a pub that night. ..."

Rachel Robinson

"Was working in the area so wasn't aware of any food places about and stumbled upon this place. Very welcoming and good covid measures in place,..."

Ben Blight

"Absolutely stunning food, wish we lived nearer than 170 miles away. Been back every time we holiday in the..."

Juliet Wilde

"Came from Manchester on a holiday, the only Indian close by but by far one of the best Indian food I’ve had in a long time. Amazing owner, amazing..."

Hhhh Mods

"Excellent food and pretty good value. Service was excellent too although it was not a busy night. Loved the mushroom rice, would say best I’ve..."

Mark Gibson

"Classic Indian restaurant. From the purple and burgundy colour tones to the Indian background music, this restaurant ticks all the classic boxes. The..."

Helen and David Brown

"Food was delicious and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We ordered papadum, paneer masala, rogan paneer, chilli masala chicken and chicken..."

Alex Hubbard

"We were early so there wasn't many customers In to give a review for the atmosphere, but I am sure it has a great atmosphere. The food was excellent..."

Karen Lee-Kong

"I had the balti afghani and it was pretty good, though it was definitely better than my friends’ dishes. The wait staff seemed to ignore our table,..."

Adam Kovacs

"Best curry I have had in years! Really tasty and full of flavours. Highly recommended..."

Monika Dymon

"We had a really lovely meal! We only wish we lived closer so we could eat here more often! Highly..."

Jackie Patten

"Great food and good service, using cheap immigrants for service but plesant, could do with more interior decoration but we like..."

Dean Webb

"Absolutely delicious! Lots of choice for gluten free and dairy free. Very helpful..."

Claire Gray

Grass Roots Cafe

91/100 (1211 ratings)

"Finally got round to trying out Grassroots this weekend and was very impressed. I'm not a vegetarian but do appreciate good quality, healthy food,..."

Gemma Mullinger

"Such a lovely atmosphere, great food and service. There is something for everyone, whether vegetarian, vegan or gluten free. Highly..."

Donna Bruton

"Amazing vegetarian restaurant and the staff is very good and cordial. It's a sunflower themed restaurant and with various options both for lunch..."

Niranjan Seetharama

"Went there for one of their bistro nights, 3 course dinner with BYO alcohol, service and food was amazing, really good value too. Would thoroughly..."

Holly Mercer2

"Lovely food and coffee, dog friendly, staff really..."

Gary Sutton

"A lovely little café with a great dairy free selection of hot and cold food. Loads of choices of toppings for jackets, panini's and baguettes. The..."

Debe

"Fabulous place.and great food. The lady who runs it is delightful, service was great. I loved little touches like charity jewellery collection and..."

Katarzyna Sulinowska

"Searching on a hot afternoon for a different place to eat and found this cafe and gave it a go. Plenty of tasty and adventurous options on the menu,..."

Andy Williams

"Lovely little cafe. Friendly service, nice place to sit and most importantly vegan cake options! They also cater well for gluten free and had lots of..."

Faith Watson

"We've been today to this lovely place with our dog. food was tasty and a lot of vegan choices as well, you could make your own sandwich and lot of..."

Silvia F

"Consistently good and reasonably priced, Grassroots Vegetarian Cafe is the only healthy food kitchen for miles. Unfortunately, Ilfracombe probably..."

Elliott G.

"I would strongly recommend this veggie restaurant, even if you're not a vegetarian. The food is really fresh and tasty and there's lots of it. I had..."

Sue Rogers

Storm In A Teacup

Toasted Tea Cake and Butter

Mackerel Salad and a Toaster Sandwich

Gluten Free Cake Slice

Egg and Beans on Toast

"What an amazing little place, best cream teas I’ve sampled yet!! And we’ve tried a few. The cakes looked amazing too as well as the sandwiches...."

Julie Quin Ryan

"Lovely little place setting is lovely food staff everything is just lovely, huge variety on offer and the cream tea is..."

Hazel Glover

"So we found this wonderful place on Sunday.We actually read about it here on Facebook so thought we would sample it first hand. It is a lovely,quirky..."

Alan Hodgkinson

"Fabulous place, great cream tea, lovely people...well worth stopping for a..."

Julie Johnson

"went for breakfast on Sunday such an idyllic spot food was excellent along with the service highly..."

Andy Pearce

"Well worth calling in here if you’re passing. Everything about here is excellent. Built into a boat, you can sit inside or outside. Fantastic views..."

Andrew Pick

"went in for a cup of tea ended up staying for a sandwich followed by some yummy..."

Stuart Carpenter

"Delightful location, lovely food, friendly and welcoming staff. We'll be..."

John B Smith

"Lovely setting, lovely friendly staff and very good cream..."

Sally Tapp

"Lovely small boat and terrace. Savoury and sweet cream tea were both very..."

Marjolein Ozelton-Kettelerij

"Myself and friend came here for lunch, And had the cheese scones with stilton/ chedder cheese, grapes, chutney and side salad. And it was..."

Tina Flynn

"Unique cafe made with love. Nice fresh coffee, cakes, scones, sandwiches & ice creams. Beautiful views from low and high tides of the Watermouth..."

Gloria Stark

"Great place for lunch, all food home made and at a reasonable price for for the quality. Dessert so good tucked in before taking a..."

Leith Halligan

"A lovely little spot by the bay. Views for days , and recommend the vicky sponge. Ps. Don’t take the cream off. Carol will get cross..."

edward karanja

"Loved this cute cafe. Inside and outside seating. Friendly staff. Car park next door (pay and display). Great for..."

Claire Dew

"A gorgeous little cafe with a beautiful sea view! We got the pasties for lunch and they were so tasty! Wish we could’ve visited more during our..."

Katie

"An extremely welcoming cafe! The staff were full of good humour and a willingness to be helpful. Excellent food and drinks in generous..."

Cate McNerney

"Really lovely place, would recommend a visit if you’re having your holidays nearby. A cute renovated boat turned cafe. All the staff are really..."

Caz P

"Lovely little find tucked away in the harbour. We only had a drink but the food menu had loads of choice. Nice view out of the harbour in all..."

Darren Hall

"Lovely, quirky cafe in the most beautiful harbour. Definitely worth a visit when in North..."

Alan Budge

"Such a lovely tea-boat, quaint and quirky in a stunning location. Service is always spot on and friendly, they couldn't be more helpful and lovely...."

Meryl Tanton

Hip & Pistol

91/100 (1122 ratings)

Coronation Chickpea Sandwich

Roast Beef and Red Onion Sandwich

Exmoor Stag Bass Ale GT Ales

Scone with Butter & Jam

Chicken Salad

Clotted Cream

Southern fried chicken burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic food at fair prices. Nice selection of beers, they poured one of the better pints of Guinness that we've had recently. My partner enjoyed..."

Beth Oakley

"Nice place. Randomly popped in with my toddlers in tow. Really warm welcome. Well priced. Food was quick and very good. Bar area had some customers..."

Jonathan Wills

"The manager is definitely running a tight ship. Staff are quick and courteous even at the most busy of times - 4.30pm Sunday, 27th August. Great..."

Jackie Appbow

"One of the best burgers I've ever had (van helsing burger with chilli cheese + garlic mushrooms), and does a small selection of scrumpy too! Will..."

Simon White

"The waiter was not so friendly or knowledgeable on the alcoholic drinks, therefore minus a star. My visit started off rubbish due to above. I had to..."

Zoe Tammadge

"A great little gem we discovered today as we walked into Ilfracombe! En route to the main town its on the left on split level outside seating and a..."

Martine Crowley

"Found this great pub whilst visiting Ilfracombe and looking for lunch. Very tasty food and well kept beer, very reasonably priced too. Portions..."

Jo Richardson

"Really nice food! Had the 36oz steak and it was very nice, all piping hot and everything cooked perfectly. The desert was always lovely. Would..."

Holly

"Visited yesterday for a family breakfast (7 people). Service was great as usual and the breakfast was so tasty and excellent value. The veggie..."

Wendy Knight

"Nic and the crew did a bang up job accommodating for our large group on a busy Wednesday evening. We had pre ordered the food after great, fast..."

Dan Johnson

Slice Of Devon

Deep Fried Crunchy Calamari

Vegetarian Pizza Slice

Accepts American Express

"Delicious fresh fish by the sea! Would highly recommend the mussels, calamari cone, lobster and crab rolls. Oh and the crab loaded fries! Will be..."

Emily Street

"Had a great Dinner here as a seafood lover there was loads of choice. I had the loaded crab fries, scallop and bacon roll and a big portion of..."

Chris Arnott

"Love it here. Our favourite place for seafood in Ilfracombe. We ordered twice in a week because we love it so much. So many good things to recommend..."

Ellie Forrest

"In my opinion there aren't enough pizza slice takeaways, so I was pleased to find this little gem on the Quay in Ilfracombe. They had a good range of..."

Cymru Jon

"Really amazing food. Sat in the sunshine on the Quay wall. You can't really get better 😁 Devon Mussels and a Lobster Roll with a blood orange..."

Ralf Pearson

"In amongst the fish and chip shops and tea rooms sits this oasis of taste and quality. We were attracted by the 'seafood street food' menu and oh my,..."

Ben Silk

"I come here often after work to grab a vegan pizza! It's delicious! Can't speak for any of the other food products but my boss really enjoys the..."

J B

"Wow - amazing variety, quality and service - we ordered a huge variety of things for our family of 10, from pizzas to wings to seafood and everything..."

Jo C

"The best vegan pizza I've ever had (and I've had a lot). The vegan Hot Dawg was delicious, loaded with toppings and the vegan garlic mayo was sooo..."

Kerry Lewis

"Absolutely adorable take away place along the harbour. I had a lobster roll and crab fries, both were £6. The roll was very small but full of..."

Zoe Tammadge

Annie And The Flint

89/100 (1848 ratings)

Cheese Toast with Salad and Crisps

So Grape Breakfast

Maple Bacon Banana Bread

Banana Bread Cappuccino

Crumpets with Scrambled Eggs

Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful freshly prepared food. Lovely staff. Highly recommend this place as a meeting place for you and your friends..."

Emma Paisley

"This place is perfection... It's beautifully decorated, the staff were wonderful, food was great with lots of tempting choices and I can defo see..."

Lauren Teeling

"One of our favourite places to stop for coffee and a healthy lunch, they have delicious salad of the day and a great selection of sandwiches, wraps..."

Sharon Furmston

"The most refreshing, relaxing place to grab a coffee in town. Lovely staff and excellent coffee. Will be back soon to try the delicious looking..."

Rebecca Tunwell

"This has got to be one of the best places I've been to for coffee and bites in a very long time, such a nice vibe and welcoming team. If your in..."

Martin Luke Pomfret

"Great breakfast pancakes and the best coffee I've had for some time too ! I visited with high expectations, and wasn't disappointed..."

Andrew Kemp

"Great independent coffee shop, nice atmosphere and amazing breakfast..."

Dan Murdoch

"Great place, very friendly and welcoming, highly..."

Joe Hunt

"Lovely spot. Better every time I come. SO happy they are here. A good variety of healthy things even for this..."

Frances Sullivan

"Great atmosphere, healthy, tasty food and they have vegan options..."

Sam Sanders-Elliott

"Popped in for my first time today....wow! Food was amazing and such good value. Great service and atmosphere. Will be..."

Gemma Potts

"Wonderful service and super nice guys. The food is ACE especially the banana bread with cinnamon butter - great for brunch...."

Jonathan Cherry

"Excellent cafe, great food, great service, great coffee! Thanks..."

Don Sibthorpe

"What a smoothie! Who new that dates can be blended up? Was fab to try something new in a relaxed and friendly cafe right on the highstreet..."

Dawn Frisby

"Amazing amazing amazing! The decor and feel are fab, the juices just divinely delicious and the choice of food..I cannot wait to go back and..."

Helen Wright

"Live in ilfracombe and first time i've been.. lunch was a Mexican wrap and smoothie.. Lovely ..."

Richard Davey

"The food was great, the staff was friendly and pleasant. We sat next to main room. Everything was cooked to perfection. Prices are very reasonable...."

AJMAL KAZMI

"Great little coffee place on the High Street. Hot Chocolate highly rated by my 11 Year old! Nice decor, very trendy..."

Shellie Davies

"Visited this gem twice for brunch while on holiday this week. Food is unbelievably yummy!!!! Lovely modern industrial vibe, super friendly chilled..."

Heather Roth

"Had breakfast here. Nice and quiet first thing in the morning. Had the pancakes with Nutella, strawberries and banana which was very filling. The..."

Gary Weeks

"Really great café in Ilfracombe... I would go as far to say the best! Friendly staff and delicious food - we had great brie, cranberry & avocado..."

Ben and Bee Brace

"Delicious breakfast, great selection of drinks, all reasonably priced. Decor is rustic and charming, staff friendly. Perfect experience, thank you..."

Eoghan Hennessy

"Absolutely loved this place! We couldn’t find anywhere for a fresh healthy salad/lunch and this place has nailed it! The flatbread platter was so..."

Sophia Stoddart

"Fantastic breakfast and really friendly staff. Great to see people that really know how to prepare genuinely good coffee, rare to find. A little on..."

Amber p

"A rare half hour to myself so I'm treating myself to a delicious coffee amd a beautifully warmed almond croissant. Love this place, a real gem..."

Susan Hayes

"Staff friendly and helpful. Food is very good. For anyone who likes a speciality coffee, they can provide a wide selection. Can be quite noisy. Kids..."

June Woodley

"It was good to find something other than fish and chips or a pasty in Ilfracombe. The salad bowl and platter was lovely, but the falafel was a bit..."

Laetitia Miles

"Stopped here for a coffee on a weekday morning with the family. Staff were polite and the place has a nice vibe and cool decor. Hot chocolate went..."

Bryn Davies

"I do like this café. It's beautifully eclectic. Cakes are great. I have one gripe. . . the kids play area is right outside the loo. Not always..."

Geoff Woodley

"Comfy seating area and fresh coffee. Great place to sit and watch life go by. We got there early so enjoyed some almond croissants straight from the..."

maggie

"Changing review after a revisit. I didn't have food but menu is extensive (not many Vegan options though). This place has to score well as the coffee..."

G

"Loved it here whilst hiding from the rain. Big brunch portions on the pancakes and bagels. Tasty coffee and a good baby-change..."

Chris Pinner

"My wife and I went in by chance for coffee and breakfast, the service and the food were outstanding. All freshly made to order and very reasonably..."

A Brand

Snacking Kraken

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great little cove. Fabulous views from the cliffs on the approach. Friendly Vibe. Worth a..."

Steve Haines Counsellor

"Really nice little cafe and shop with a lovely view of the..."

James Marchant

"We stayed in ilfracombe for 3 days and all 3 days we visited this wonderful cafe. The breakfast here is amazing! Presentation and quality. I..."

Trina Mariaa

"Tried the veggie Feta pizza and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. Made by hand and served by friendly staff. The coffee was good too. Laid..."

Shehzad Ahmad

"Really nice inexpensive cafe right on the beach. Great ice cream and cider choices with happy helpful staff. Nice outside seating area and dogs are..."

damian barton

"Nice little cafe, food was good and nicely presented. Staff were helpful and it was clean and tidy despite being so close to the..."

Carol Kelly

"A handy little cafe right on the beach front... Just a pity it is only open in the summer season... People walk their dogs on Hele bay beach ALL YEAR..."

Simon Howard

"Good little place to grab a coffee before exploring the..."

Charlie Gray

"Not only is this a very friendly place with fab owners, the food was great too. (Locations not to be sniffed at either). Loved..."

Bella Bee

"Really friendly staff, great food and an excellent view. Would definitely go..."

Andy Byrne

"Great coffee. Friendly staff. Right next to Hele Beach. Near public..."

Claire Cain

Emperor's Court

"I came for a week to Ilfracombe for a holiday with my family. Was excited to know there’s Chinese food in town! Did not disappoint. Came with the..."

nunu abdul

"The food is just so great. The duck noodles, nasi goreng and pork ribs are to die for. I am asian so i know when a chinese takeway good or bad. This..."

M Lozano

"Excellent service, friendly staff and wonderful food. Will be returning again hopefully..."

Sandra Clifford

"Lovely, well cooked food that was full of flavour and a friendly atmosphere too...."

Kim Arrowsmith

"We rang at 1800 for a table for three at 1900. No problem. On time arrival restaurant half full. Helpful cheerful and capable waiting staff. Three..."

Steve Wedd

"Friendly staff, great food and fairly..."

Daniel Totterdell

"I never write takeaway reviews but the food was so amazing I had to this time! We ordered last night and it was posdibly tue hest chinese food we've..."

Sarah Miah

"Lovely Chinese takeaway!! Great..."

James Stickland

"Very quirky restaurant . Only opened 3 days a week with strange hours and customer service where they are doing you a favour . Not even sure if any..."

Jon Byrnes

"Had a night away and three of us booked a table for early evening last night. The hospitality and food was totally above and beyond any expectation I..."

Karin Beasant

"We came to Ilfracombe for a weekend away by the time we arrived it was dinner so walked along the road looking for somewhere to eat. Found Emperors..."

Gill Bass

"The family & I enjoyed a takeaway from here for a lockdown morale boost. Service was swift, staff were polite & the food was delicious. Beautifully..."

Sam Stevens

"Excellent service and amazing food. Best Szeuchan beef I've ever had. Generous portions at a reasonable price. Hit the..."

Sarah Davis

"Here on holiday with my fiancé for the week, so glad I chose Emperors Court for which turned out to be ‘The Best’! Chinese takeaway I’ve ever..."

Robert Hewer

"Just had an amazing takeaway from the Emperors Court, which is equally as good quality as eating in their restaurant. We have eaten in many..."

The Collingdale

"First time here welcomed by friendly staff.Food was excellent didn't scimp on the portions.Music good too would recommend a visit. Thank..."

Tony Sillince

"Nice welcome as I entered, tables looked clean and presentable, food collection was easy but Food was little late despite being ordered an hour in..."

Jordan Tappenden

Settantanove Pizzeria

Wheelchair Accessible

"Four of us went for a meal Friday.. had the 3 courses, the value for money is brilliant. Lovely food and very friendly staff.. fully recommended..."

Hay Robinson

"What an amazing place the staff are so friendly. The food is balissimo. Highly recommend..."

Louise Canty Was Kupiec

"One of the best Italian meals I've had outside Italy! Delicious meal thoroughly enjoyed by all 4 family members & that includes 2 fussy eaters! I..."

Lisa Jane Bailey

"Bit quiet when we went on a Tuesday out of season but the food was lovely as was the waitress. Very accommodating to my rather bizarre choice of food..."

Yvonne Hin

"Amazing meal here yesterday they were brilliant with our 3 year old and with the rest of us. Food was amazing along with service thank you..."

Jodie Banks

"Amazing food fabulous service lovely cosy restaurant..."

Kirsty Tucker

"My family love this local little Italian Restaurant. The food is fabulous and great value for money. We have never been able to fault the food or the..."

Justine Thomas

"Great food and service as always. Thank you..."

Jeanette Sharland

"The food and service here was absolutely fantastic will be going..."

Nadia Porter

"What a wonderful place. It's small so you have to book well in advance. The atmosphere is cosy and very friendly, the cocktails are consistently..."

Mark Dibley

"Great homemade pizza's with lovely toppings .Great service and lovely quirky restaurant . Thank..."

Dean Webb

"Visited this evening. Lovely authentic, Italian restaurant! Service was fabulous and friendly. Food was very tasty and piping hot. Cocktails and..."

Susan Cockerill

"Delicious food - everything we ate was delicious. Superb cocktails - so good we drank waaay too many. Great decor - the ceiling decorations have..."

f fg

"A wonderful small restaurant full of passion and a delicious and authentic menu. It would be good to see more Vegan dishes actually on the menu, but..."

Lewis Daniels

"Very friendly and accommodating even though we hadn't booked in advance. The food was delicious and a lovely cosy..."

James del Rio

"A brilliant find. Quality of food is amazing. Staff amazing. Owner/chef AMAZING. Please visit but you MUST BOOK, it's that..."

Stephen Bishop Suiting

"Had a lovely meal and cocktails here last night with my husband and sons. Great ambience, food, cocktails and..."

Potato’s Flying

"Great small restaurant which definitely needs reservations. Mezze starters and pizzas with option of build your own, washed down with fab..."

Emma C

"A friendly and intimate restaurant serving lovely fresh Italian food. Pizza Americana was delicious and the service was great. Check it out if you're..."

Jason Wright

The George And Dragon

85/100 (1935 ratings)

Tbone Steak and Chips

Soup of the Day Served with Warm Half Baguette

Garlic Bread with Cheese

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is the best pub in Ilfracombe in my book. My fiance and I discovered it on the 24th March 2017, while on a trip to Ilfracombe to visit our..."

Annette Booysen

"Nice friendly pub. Had already had dinner when we got here but food looked and smelt good and judging by the empty plates of other customers must..."

Norma Wood

"Loved this pub cosy friendly with excellent food. Went in several times while visiting ilfracombe and will deffo be going in again next time I'm in..."

Ellen Croston Waterfield

"Nice friendly welcome, good pub grub and very relaxed..."

Roger D'Rane

"Top Pub friendly atmosphere and great food..."

Kevin Callan

"Excellent food even better beer friendly staff and locals if in ilfracombe you must go..."

Liz Wilcox

"Just spent a very pleasant but unexpected" beer and hymn" evening here. Good beer. Good food. Good company. Will certainly do it..."

Dave Smith

"just been for another quiz for the ilfracombe ,,ifs twinners ,great night (as always} nice meal good drink ,good company ,great host (dont get a big..."

Stan Slinn

"Thanks to John, John, John, John, Linda and all the friends and family for an amazing night. Whats that behind the TV though. Ha..."

Nigel Bard

"Thank you for such an amazing evening and helping us raise so much money. John your quiz nights are simply superb..."

Jade Stanley

"Thank you to all at the George and dragon for a great night last night..."

Angela Black

"Proper ol' local. Come an' see for..."

Sharon Williams

"Quick service. Jon has been serving food at the George for a while and his food is always top notch. It is a family run, dog friendly business right..."

Shy Guy Promotions

"Lovely local pub, very friendly atmosphere. Very dog friendly. Although we did not eat here, the meals we saw being served all looked very good. A..."

Paul Wright

"Very dog friendly. We ordered lasagne and a jacket potato with cheese and beans and both were tasty and very hot. The beer was well kept and was very..."

Steve Martin

"Lovely pub, great atmosphere and fab quiz on a Tues night, gets busy so book a table. Best garlic bread with cheese, definitely..."

Megan Mildenhall

"Food is freshly cooked which can take up to half an hour but is well worth it. Gasto pub atmosphere, you can't go..."

Oliver Cross

"Great pub food, plus exceptional food on Specials chalk board. Wonderful old pub with great..."

Marco Carolina

"I know others didn’t enjoy there food but we had a good all round experience. Atmosphere was top notch, prices are good too. Staff happy and nice..."

Christian McKenna

"Good old fashioned pub. Super clean, really friendly staff nice food and..."

Rachel Brennan

"Food was great quality and piping hot. Staff were friendly and service quick. Would visit again if in the..."

Wendy Johnson

"Nice old fashioned pub. The service was excellent and accommodating with our change requests to the food. The food was good and decent value. The..."

Peter Yeo

"Nice pub , apparently the oldest in Ilfracombe. Average ale range . Outside..."

The Great Nickardo

"Oldest pub in Ilfracombe, great..."

Paul B

"This is a lovely place anytime of day Good food, great staff and a varied ..."

Nigel Bailey

"Good pub, good food and friendly..."

Simon White

"Nice local pub with a bit of outdoor space: charming staff, ales, wines etc. and good, straight forward pub..."

Tiina Lilja

"Lovely old boozer with friendly staff and a good..."

ANDREW ATKINSON

"Found this lovely old pub, great food and great..."

Darren Clifford

"Popped in for an evening drink. Traditional pub and supposedly the oldest in Ilfracombe. Dog..."

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