10 restaurant menus in Ilfracombe, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Have eaten here twice now, this week's visit was to celebrate my birthday - so we opted for the 7 course taster menu.
Every course was delicious - 4..."
Caroline Oliver
"We had dinner at The Olive Room whilst staying at The Olive Branch guest house for a wedding at Tunnel Beaches. Me and my fiance both agreed it has..."
Clare Tam-Im
"Insanely good food! Had 3 courses from the A la Carte menu and cannot fault one thing. The combination of flavours and the presentation are out of..."
Janine Begley
"We found this restaurant last year and had a wonderful tasty meal. This year we made sure that we booked to eat her again. Four of us ate the taster..."
David Bunford
"We had a fantastic evening there. The food was superb, refined with delicate flavours mixed in with robust favourites. Well worth a visit especially..."
Shirley North
"Our local (Barnstaple) friends booked all four of us in for a birthday celebration for my wife. The restaurant was operating a restricted menu (this..."
Jon Martin
"Loved the meal...the 4 course menu was just the right amount of food... thankyou for some great food...."
Karen Rankin
"Had the 6 course Taster Menu last night ... WOW each course was amazing, full of flavour and textures and an absolute delight to savour. Service..."
Sharon Furmston
"Fantastic meal at The Olive Room tonight. My thanks to you Tom for your hospitality and excellent meal. All seven courses of it! Absolutely..."
Susan Pengelly
"Absolutely incredible. Seven delicious and beautiful little works of art on a plate. So many flavours and textures, but all complementing each other..."
Clare Russell
"Amazing food that makes your taste buds sing!! The staff are very friendly and efficiant. And Thomas Carr is always very accommodating, as i have a..."
Tracy Parker
"Great restaurant and food - the best Michelin star experience we have had so far - great food and service without any pretentiousness -definitely..."
Frank Ellis
"We thoroughly enjoyed a family meal for 8 this week. The restaurant it's self is small and intimate but does not lack atmosphere by any means. The..."
Abigail Louise Ayre
"The best food I've ever eaten. Beautifully balanced flavours and textures and each dish looked like a work of art.
We didn't want each dish to..."
Charmain Lovett
"Perfection! Thank you to the whole team for a lovely evening each course was flawless we enjoyed every minute and will definitely be coming back..."
Benjamin Leigh Foster
"Every single thing on every single plate was just amazing. I don't usually do fish but had 2 fish dishes and they were simply sublime. Can't wait to..."
Stephanie Reed
"Amazing food, really lives up to the hype! Had the vegetarian tasting menu which was mind blowingly good. Service was friendly and attentive without..."
chris egner
"From the moment we arrived at Thomas Carr 1873 it felt like a very special occasion. Greeted warmly into a simply but beautifully decorated set of..."
James Bill
"Absolutely fabulous, phenomenal meal. We did the vegetarian tasting menu and every dish was wonderful. We had an amazing meal overall with lovely..."
Grace Stephens
"Fabulous way to spend our wedding anniversary. Had taster menu with wine. Worth every penny. Amazing food and drink. All delicious and amazing. Great..."
Allie Rodgers
"High quality, inventive cooking that is simply delicious
We had an enjoyable meal at 1873, taking full advantage of the six course tasting..."
Michelle Morgan
"We went for the vegetarian tasting menu. Superb food beautifully presented and delicious. Wine choice good too. Waitresses very good and a pleasant..."
Yvonne Overell
"We ate the six course tasting menu with paired wines. To put this restaurant in context I would say it's good but just a little away from great. The..."
Richard Bibb
"Delicious tasting menu, really well put together and of course perfectly executed. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and a really comfortable..."
Rachel Minoletti
"Had the 6 course taster menu which was deceptively filling! Actually 8 courses including the treats from the kitchen. Mainly seafood with one meat..."
Martin Donald
"We ate here in mid-October, just over a month after opening. It was outstanding! The £95 menu is good value for a six courses of innovative,..."
James Beard
"This was our third visit here, having first visited in 2020 - a very special experience. The food, and its quality & presentation, is AMAZING. The..."
Gary Rowe
"The food in here was amazing, beautiful dishes with very interesting flavours mostly towards the beggining of the tasting menu. Towards the end is..."
Xavier Salazar Primo
"Fine dining at its best my only criticism is the portions were very small compared to the bill. I'm used to fine dining and used to portion sizes...."
freya simobs
"Exquisite tasting menu. Each dish better than the last and every mouthful a perfect surprise. The atmosphere is cozy without being too gloomy and the..."
Luis Villazon
"Lovely relaxed atmosphere, great service, wines were amazing and the food was..."
David Pinner
"Really enjoyed the new restaurant. Food was perfect, as always. Beautiful medleys of flavour, texture and temperature. A very warm and enviting..."
Vijaya Sadowski
"Just superb.
What a wonderful way to start Christmas with an amazing Christmas Eve experience.
Staff were relaxed, attentive, informed and..."
Kevin Gemmel
"There’s so many superlatives that I could use for this superb 6 taster meal on the 28.09.21. Each course ( plus extras) was a flavour bomb, from..."
Sally
"Great service and wonderful food. Every course on the tasting menu was served beautifully with lovely flavours. If you get a chance to visit you..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
Goats Cheese Salad Salt Baked Beetroots Raisin Jam
Soup
Trout
Sausage Rolls
Bass
Mackerel
Kulfi
Negroni
Espresso Martini
Chocolate Brownie
Cured Salmon
Stone Bass
Duck Liver Parfait
Corn Chowder
Roast Chicken Breast
Sit down
British
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Food was excellent. Extremely good for the balue of money. Great mix of Indian and Chinese. Staff were very friendly too.
It has wheelchair access..."
junkybabes
"Super fast service and just walked in off street. Had egg fried rice with chilli mushrooms. Very tasty food and good..."
Alistair Peebles
"A great all you can eat buffet at a reasonable price, our daughter loved all the different experiences, bit untidy outside but interior was lovely..."
Dean Webb
"Once inside, got a very friendly and helpful welcome. First time here so was explained how it works and shown to our seats. Although small, there is..."
Carl Edwards
"Food was decent but service was..."
Pawan Mishra
"Looks very tired but. Once in the door very friendly staff, small fresh quantise of food on display regularly replenished loads of choice great..."
bill cole
"Relaxed,no rush to get you moving Freindly..."
lorraine hogan
"Fantastic food ,staff very nice .Great..."
John Bryant
"Had a very pleasant dinner at Gurkha. Really good spread with multiple options for starters & mains across veg & many meat options.
Mainly Indian &..."
Abhishek Srivastav
"Great value restaurant. Eat as much as you like buffet. Large selection of Indian and Chinese dishes. Good food. Don't be put off by appearances, the..."
Shaun
"Very tasty food, great selection and friendly..."
Sian Roper
"Great Asian food place! For a buffet all you can eat place the quality of the food is tip top! Reasonably priced and the staff are very welcoming,..."
r brook
"Lovely buffet food really fantastic selection x great value for money x lady on was extremely friendly and helpful x next time back in Ilfracombe..."
"We had an early dinner here before our sunset safari. After trying few places where we couldn’t find bookings for dinner, we just walked in here..."
Devangi Yagnik
"We came for lunch, and returned for dinner!
Fantastic, patient and very hard working staff. The food was lovely... a quirky take on a tapas menu..."
Dan G
"We had some great food here. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. Could of wanted more from a place to eat on..."
Annie Taylor
"The service is a little on the slow side but we are on holiday and weren't in a rush. The food was nice, its like a tapas bar, but it looks like..."
Deborah Hillier
"Excellent, local and fresh. King prawn pil pil was absolutely delicious, as was anchovies and roll mop, so many other things on the menu looked..."
Loraine Manning
"Our favourite place to eat in Ilfracombe. In fact, my husband's favourite meal ever was the chicken & bacon carbonara. Don't expect huge portions as..."
Mia Enefer
"After stumbling over this little treasure last year we realised we had found a little hidden gem !!!!!!
All looked very clean and inviting so decided..."
Cartoon Moment
"I couldn't believe the freshness of our food! All the staff were incredibly helpful too! If you are in north Devon and enjoy great food, you have to..."
Hannah Shaw
"The food and the service were both at an excellent standard, the atmosphere was also excellent. Highly recommend for people on their own or in a..."
jd mattinson
"Went here tonight for something light ,wasn't dissapointed:) friendly homely place with good menu choices ,my starter of stuffed peppers with rice an..."
Sandy Clarke
"Nice bar, food like Tapas style. Managed to get a table although everywhere was booked..."
Nicole Price
"Pleasant staff, good information on how long we should expect before food would arrive
Staff did well as were very..."
S J Finnerty
"Delicious food and lovely..."
Malgorzata Czyzewska
"This place is amazing! Very friendly staff,great food, clean and welcoming. I strongly recommend you visit here if ever in ilfracombe! Love the..."
Goats Cheese and Onion Chutney with Homemade Sourdough Toast and Local Cheese and Ham Toasties
gin
Coleslaw
Salmon
Grampus Beer
Houmous and Sourdough Bread with Olives
Cider
Local Beer and Whitening Spritzer
Ploughmans
Muffin and a Brownie
Curry
Cheese and Ham Sourdough
Sandwiches
Happy Dog Ale
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"Happy, friendly country pub. Simple menu but very good food. Great real ale brewed onsite. Dog friendly. Vegan friendly. Child..."
Andrew Shovelton
"We enjoyed our time here in this beautiful pub full of character!
Food : We really enjoyed our food albeit a basic menu the food was piping hot and..."
Tom Shaw
"Absolutely loved this hidden gem 💎 Rustic looking pub which was clean , tidy & very very welcoming from the friendly staff ! nice sun trap beer..."
The Great Nickardo
"Stopped by for a coffee whilst walking along the coastal path. Visited on a Saturday afternoon. A far better cup of coffee then the usual 'instant'..."
Angus Deacon
"Best cheesy chips I've ever had. A really good homebred dark ale. And a lovely relax in the garden surrounded by vines and hops. What more could you..."
Steve Ward
"Atmospheric pub and beer garden nestled amongst dense forest in a small valley. We had the goats cheese dip and venison which was delicious. Good..."
Karin Nielsen
"Lovely old place. Never knew it was here. Well kept beers and ciders. Reasonably easy access. Beautiful under the canopy outside. Bars staff lovely..."
neil tatler (Tatfat)
"Very friendly staff with excellent food and..."
Marc
"Visited on a gorgeous September day , quiet at first, but soon filled up ,
Super food and beer at a very reasonable price and served with a smile..."
george
"Marvellous little pub with its own microbrewery. We had Ploughmans lunches and a pint of their own brewed beer, it was wonderful. Love the atmosphere..."
Set Meal for Two Plus Honey Chicken Lemon Chicken Salt & Pepper Chips and Sweet & Sour Sauce
Beef
Duck
Curry
Prawns
Chow Mein
Take-Out
Hong Kong
Sit down
Fast food
Chinese
Takeout
Mid-range
"Wasn't sure about this place from reading reviews but we are down here on holiday and my daughter wanted Chinese for her birthday tea. Had sweet and..."
Gill Mills
"after seeing some bad reviews we were almost put off trying this place but i’m glad we went ahead and ordered, the hot and sour soup was incredible..."
Matt “M3SS-E”
"First time whilst revisiting Devon on holiday.Beautiful meal..Wife said crispy chilli beef was the nicest she has had anywhere, and the sweet and..."
Mark Griffiths
"Had a takeaway when on holiday. Reasonable prices. Tasty food. Sweet and sour chicken Hong Kong style was mainly batter. The quantity of chicken was..."
Tom Tom
"Best Chinese very have and enjoyed the Thai dishes..."
Ellis
"The phone never stops ringing the guy answering it know his menus prices and who orderd what,calm under pressure! Food is always good and freshly..."
Andy Dolman
"Best Chinese takeaway in England in my opinion. My favourite is the spicy peppery chicken. Mouths watering just thinking of it 🍜 the owner is very..."
Henry Moore
"This is without doubt the best in town great service, Always very friendly.
Don't mind making the dish without nut if you personally don't like them..."
Suzanne Walter
"Me and my partner (picky partner) come down to illfracombe every few months and we decided this time to get a chinese and thankfully we chose this..."
Lauren Shepherd
"Always great food from here. Henry is a very friendly and knowledgeable owner and always cooks to a very high standard. Highly..."
simon palmer
"Very Busy But Well Worth The Wait Fantastic..."
richard buxton
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