TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ilminster - Updated November 2024

"What a fantastic find! We were on our way home to Exeter and a chap at a nearby farm cafe called The Honey Pot recommended us. We were delighted to..."

Claire Duncan

Jon Litston

Mary Theobald

The Barrington Boar

Yarrow Hey Farm Pork Belly Brsised in Soy

Cakes

Wild Three-Cornerd Leeke & Potato Soup with Slow Cooked Hen's Egg & Garlic & Parsley Croutons

Lamb

White Chocolate Raspberry and Pistachio Terrine

Salad

Fish

Complimentary Focaccia

Duck

Pork

Potatoes and Sauteed Mushrooms

Wheelchair Accessible

"What an experience, anniversary dinner was the veggie tasting menu, one of the best meals we've ever had. Wine matched to each of 5 delicate and..."

Patrick T

"We had an excellent lunch here. The place is a pub but really more a fine dining restaurant. The food and service were excellent. Location is a lovey..."

John Baker

"Outstanding food. Everything was of a superb standard. I had the duck liver, parfait, the lamb, and the crème brûlée. All of this was excellent...."

Steve McHale

"Had an enjoyable lunch and will return for dinner soon. Although a pub the food is not your usual pub grub but more cuisine 5 star food and although..."

Robert Browning

"Nice venue. I was looking into booking a room with breakfast, for one night but they don't allow it? It has to be two nights, and with evening meal. ..."

S J C - Betts

"Superb menu. Pricey but well worth it for the quality of the..."

Neil Bailey

"We came here this evening for my mother in laws birthday celebration. So glad we did. What a place! The interior is a high end country pub, ..."

alexine martin

"Outstanding food! This is not the place for a cheap and cheerful pub lunch. It is much more than that. We celebrated my wife’s birthday there at..."

Steve Askew

"The staff were amazing , the food best I have ever had just amazing the quality of the food was fantastic , all Locally sourced and the wine menu..."

Joanne Clarke

"Amazing food in a lovely location with very friendly staff. On the pricier side for lunch but well worth the money and it's dog friendly..."

Jack Chamberlain

The Bell At Broadway

Friar Tuck Big Breakfast

porridge

Pizza & Halloumi Fries

Potatoes

Pucker Coffee

Tuna Steak Niçoise Salad with a Free-Range Poached Egg

Scrambled Eggs on Toast

"We had our wedding here and it was the absolute best! All the staff were so friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Everyone was so..."

India Young

"Great pub. Welcoming staff. Tasty food. Wood Fire pizzas and traditional pub menu. Brilliant atmosphere. Always greeted with a smile. Lovely beer..."

Meghann Phillips

"Me and my husband went to The Bell on Monday for lunch as a birthday celebration for myself. The pub itself is beautiful, cosy, inviting and the..."

Beth H

"We did not stay here, the pub has nice decor and a fairly good atmosphere. we had Dinner in the pub section as we had two well behaved dogs with us...."

Phill Robertson

"A lovely village pub , friendly welcome , great staff , Dog friendly with a great open fire. They have a Pizza oven and its great to see the pizzas..."

Ashley Phillips

"Taken here for a 2nd time by our good friends who run Frog Street for Sunday lunch, and blown away again! The service is polite and very friendly and..."

Alan Peppercorn

"We went for lunch on the way back to Cornwall. The pub was friendly, warm and well decorated and the wine was also really nice. We both had an..."

Chrissy Hyatt

"Travelled down from Suffolk for work. Staff were friendly and hospitable on arrival. Room was clean, and spacious enough for a couple of days stay..."

julio Jackson

"Great pub with amazing staff. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome after breaking down locally. The pub and hotel is beautiful and the..."

Paul McGaw

"We stayed for two nights on our way back to Spain. The room was well designed and very comfortable. Food was excellent and staff couldn't have been..."

Mike Green

"Lovely welcome with our dogs. My sister & I had a delicious lunch, excellent sweet, & returned for tea after walking around this fascinating village..."

H Mayers

"Beautiful pub, big open fire and a huge stone pizza oven. Food and wine is Great and the staff are really..."

myles hancock

"Called in for lunch and not disappointed with the quality of the food and the bar team we found to be a delightful and welcoming addition all in all..."

Victor Satchell

"We are staying at the hide away lodge a 9 minute drive from this great pub, they had named The Bell at Broadway as a recommendation so we thought we..."

Briony Vincent

"Absolute favourite pub, best in the area. Friendly staff, gorgeous food, with a classy environment and a cosy open fire..."

Penny Richardson

"Food totally amazing, service just perfect, well worth a visit to this quaint pub, you won’t be..."

Alison McDougal-Brownhill

"First visit to Bell. We prebooked table to eat and good job as it was busy! Queue at the bar for drinks but got through them quickly, we decided to..."

Ian Angell

Kitchen

Full english breakfast

Toasted Cheese & Tomato Sandwich

Free off-street parking

"Had breakfast here this morning on back of other reviews. Was excellent. Really good quality food, well cooked and good service. Coffee was best..."

Peter Jaquiss

"The staff are sooo lovely here! Can’t believe how friendly everyone is. We stopped by on the way home from Cornwall and this seemed to be the only..."

B

"The conference facilities are good - well laid out with good acoustics and layout. The food was ok, good quality but not exciting. The location is..."

DMJ AM

"Big shout out for the new autumn menu - you don't get more seasonal than Maple Roasted Pumpkin Salad with a Maple and Hazelnut Latte chaser! The..."

Nigel Marsh

"Really delicious food, with menu changes for the seasons which makes it a nice place to return to. The paninis are always a fantastic staple. Great..."

mrandmrsh

"This is a lovely place with beautiful friendly staff. Comfortable and relaxing with very good outside seating front and back. Excellent clean..."

David Stokes

"Second visit to Monks Yard and other will not be the last. Spent a very relaxing lunch break with my wife and one of my brothers and his wife...."

Mike Drayton

"First visit, and it won't be the last. Brilliant experience. Well worth the slight detour from the A303 and the awful services that road has to..."

Chris MacKay

"Really lovely venue, especially if you can sit outside. Looks to have facilities for thise with access needs and pushchairs etc. Lovely friendly..."

Laura White

"I came yesterday to Anna,s 80th birthday tea and everything was special. The atmosphere, the food (better than at the Ivy in Bristol) the..."

Mary Hawthorne

The George At Donyatt

Medium Priced Merlot Red Wine

Fish Finger Sandwhich

Belly Pork with Mashed Potatoes

Green Lipped New Zealand Mussels Baked with a Garlic Crumb White Wine And

Fresh Scallops Served with a Pea Puree Black Pudding and Prosciutto Crisp

Prawns

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Ciabatta

Wheelchair Accessible

"28 of us went for a group meal and they looked after us magnificently. The food was great, was served quickly and cheerfully and nothing was too..."

Andy Waring

"Gorgeous food, served by delightful staff. A lovely variety of different foods - something for everyone. More than happy to cater for small appetite..."

Anne McKay

"Went to The George for a lite lunch in the week, enjoyed what we had so booked for Sunday Roast, absolutely recommend the belly pork, and the roast..."

Fletch Martin

"My first time here today. Two of us plus a dog. Literally nicest, friendliest and efficient staff - great team! Very friendly and welcoming landlady..."

Matt Parker

"We did not have starters, but the main courses and desserts were delicious. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. We will be calling there..."

David Aubrey-James

"Went to the George for lunch with wife's family one of the best meals ever, staff were very good, going again for my..."

Graham Moore

"Best Sunday Roast I ever had 😋 Compliments to the Chef 👏 Booking in advance is recommended as can be busy. Highly recommended 🏆 All the best..."

Dejan Branc

"Excellent pub lunch, great food and lovely place, very friendly staff. Dog friendly with treats..."

Lorna Benning

"Made to feel very welcome, good specials board, excellent service and delicious..."

Marylou Ashton

"I have been to the George inn donyatt A few times now staff are super friendly, the restaurant food is outstanding. It’s a dog friendly place I..."

Ray B

The Kitchen On Silver Street

88/100 (1603 ratings)

Tuna Mayo Jacket Potato

Brie and Cranberry Panini

Shepherd's pie

Parsnip and Apple Soup

Cappuccino

West Country Breakfast

Panini with Mozarella Pesto and Tomatoes

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there after many years. Took a friend who had never been before. Good choice of cakes. No prices shown on cakes. Had a cappuccino and a Latte...."

Katherine Tyrrell

"It was good, environment was nice, staff was welcoming and food was..."

J L

"We decided to go here and glad we did. A very friendly greeting as we entered the cafe and the place was nice and clean and a fresh feel to the..."

Simon “sid” Hibbert

"Stopped in for breakfast on a whim. Had a lovely warm welcome from the lady working inside, opted for a full English and was not disappointed...."

Craig “Craaaiig” Lawrence

"What a lovely little place. We stopped for a late lunch for a panini. The food was great and Lin who served us was extremely welcoming and..."

Lizzy Backhouse

"Excellent. 2nd time we have been in here. Great range of food from breakfasts and mains to a fantastic range of..."

Stuart Cornelius

"The food was good, unfortunately, there was a long waiting..."

Hans van Es

"Cute cafe, good choice for breakfast, friendly service and relaxed..."

angela jones

"Enjoyed a great afternoon tea, plenty of good quality food and drink. Very busy, but they coped well, even in the extreme heat that..."

Andy Sumpter

"Such a wonderful cafe, perfect place to grab a coffee before..."

Jasmyn Hector

"Twice we've found ourselves here, we appreciate finding an independent eatery, offering a nice selection of options. The cafe seems to be quite..."

Dom Simpson

"Popped into Illminster to avoid the local services on the way down to Cornwall. Lovely cafe with friendly staff and great food. Thank..."

Steve Clayton

"As good as it gets . Stopped off for a bite. Usually places like this have good food and atmosphere. But this one is clean and service is good. Will..."

jon rudder

"The best breakfast ever? Hot plates, friendly staff, very tasty food, great toast. A must to visit if you enjoy a great breakfast...."

Clare Jones

"went there for lunch with a friend... nice beautiful place with a great atmossphere and delicious food... ate one of the best burgers in my life......"

Basib

"What a result, just off the A303, beats any services around. Great value, great food, great staff, great..."

Doug Bennett

"We call here once a year. Always very friendly and helpful. ..."

John Williams

"Went in for tea and cake were nice selection friendly staff and good value will defiantly go back..."

Tony Cooke

Stonemasons

70/100 (2467 ratings)

Chicken Tikka Masala with Side of Poppadom Pitta Bread and Mango Chutney

Ice Cream

Lunch Time Atlantic Cod Chips and Mushy Peas

Beef Lasagna with Side Salad and Garlic Bread

Southern Fried Chicken Burger with Chips

Sunday roast

Breaded Mushrooms with Side Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

Cash Only

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"First visit and won't be the last even though not local since was very enjoyable. Food very good indeed and in this day and age good value. The..."

Terry Gilbert

"This is the first time visiting and we will definitely be back again soon. Great service, great food and a great atmosphere. Very spacious and family..."

Jordan Yates

"Good welcome, beer (Pedigree) was first class as usual, and the food was excellent. Decent value for money. Seems the place is being well run now,..."

Peter Alcock

"Really lovely family vibe, great that our dog Lilly was allowed indoors too 🤗 Had a really lovely welcome and service from Nick, who took care of..."

Kristen Corsie

"We came for a meal prior to the carnival. Booking was easy and the table was ready when we arrived. Good choice of menu, pizza was a lovely surprise..."

Kerry Feltham

"Very good food this time. I had large fish and chips. My friend has Southern Fried Chicken Burger with fries. Good size portions. Reserved table..."

Katherine Tyrrell

"Won a voucher at a local fete, and decided to use it the day it was delivered to us. We managed to book our table about half an hour before we..."

Helena White

"Lovely food, arrived in good time, friendly and helpful staff. So many items on the menu, hunters chicken was spot on! Lovely and cosy feel inside,..."

Bryan Rhodes

"We had friends from out of the area with us for lunch. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, we felt welcomed, comfortable and looked..."

Daphne Johnston

"This is a great place to take our granddaughters. They like the food and the toy machines especially the crane machine which everyone wins a small..."

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"I went on Saturday 4th November in the late afternoon . It was busy but we found a table . Naomi greeted us kindly , Duain warned us about the wait..."

Kyra Cooper

"This place has got its act together since our last visit over 2 years ago, and then it was distinctly average, and that's being generous! Not so this..."

Nigel Mounter

"Very quick service, despite being very busy. My steak was cooked as I asked. As a former butcher who used to choose his own steaks from the whole..."

Geoff Wakelam

"Went there for the first time and my friend had been twice before. Reserved a table in a quiet corner. Both asked for vegetarian chilli and it was..."

Kathy Tyrrell

"We are vegan and were pleased with the options - the cauliflower buffalo wings were excellent! The nachos were good too - a few too many jalapeños..."

As Richards

"I have an egg allergy and that limits what I can eat - the veggie curry was something I have had before - this time it was a different colour; darker..."

JEAN HARPER

"Friendly staff, lovely meal and Desert, did have to wait over half an hour for the desert, there is a small play area for the kids, small huts..."

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