Reviews in Devon

You have really turn this restaurant around, great food, good staff. well done to you all. Regards Peter

This is a smashing proper pub, with food well deserving the gastropub label but not gastropub prices. Just into January with snow everywhere & the place is packed with locals. We enjoyed Berrow Ale & a great Sauvignon Blanc. The most ridiculously huge, really tasty1/2 shoulder of lamb and Lyme bay scallops with celeriac puree that were sublime, also great staff & great service.

This is a smashing proper pub, with food well deserving the gastropub label but not gastropub prices. Just into January with snow everywhere & the place is packed with locals. We enjoyed Berrow Ale & a great Sauvignon Blanc. The most ridiculously huge, really tasty1/2 shoulder of lamb and Lyme bay scallops with celeriac puree that were sublime, also great staff & great service.

If you are ever in the vicinity of Totnes then this is the place to go and eat whether it's for breakfast, lunch or dinner! All the food is freshly prepared and locally sourced so always of top quality. Apart from the scrumptious food there is a very fine wine list with wines of extremely good value. I would recommend The Waterside Bistro to anyone who values great food at good prices.

Has to be the best Fish Restaurant in the South West which is proven by its popularity. When its busy its worth the wait as you can't book a table. The Fish Specials board is a must, but the main menu is always superb quality.

wow factor , the Ganges has it, been in recently has a new interior , all i can say good luck guys its the best looking restaurant i have seen this side of london well done looks fab . will be back to see the water fall looks excellent and i want one what ever it costs ,

This is a wonderful place for those who love real food cooked beautifully. The new Chef, Ross, has the magic touch. From the best ham eggs and chips ever to partridge and venison pie to die for. This is the best place to eat at a sensible, every day price,in this area.

Thanks for a lovely evening, great food (the best rare fillet steak ever). Thanks again for looking after us so well. Hope you all have a good xmas.

Surely the best Indian restaurant in Plymouth. Have eaten their dozens of times with the same high standard of cuisine. Never ever been disappointed. Modern Bistro style with friendly idiosyncratic service. The take aways are just as good and ready when they say!

if i could recommend just one restaurant in my life then the union inn at denbury would be eat the venison stew melt in the mouth , the sticky toffee pudding was to die for...where on earth did this chef come from???....heaven

Went to this restaurant as a group for a Christmas meal, food was cold, poor serviced and one of my friends had a suprise in his cheese-cake, a steel staple. I guess the 36 people who went will not return.

Had a lovely lunch here. Miso soup followed by tempura king prawns and a seafood bento box. all were delicious.

Myself and 8 friends enjoyed a wonderful stay at the Cary Arms. The food was delicious, very friendly staff and a great atmosphere. It was my birthday and Denise the chef made a scrummy chocolate cake! If you like fresh, local and tasty food in a stunning location the Cary Arms is the place to go!

Had a stunningly good lunch here recently. Rarely do I go to a restaurant and find choosing difficult but here there is so many appealing dishes I did have trouble. I opted for Tempura of Monkfish with a delicious dip to start followed by partridge which was packed with flavour and beautifully presented. For dessert I tried a taster plate of mini puddings which was too good. The service was exceptional, the staff engaged and passionate. If only I was local to the area, it is now my favourite restaurant.

Very few places today have great food, good wines and staff with outstanding enthusiasm. Yesterday at the end of a wet and windy weekend, we also enjoyed one of the best jazz nights ever.

Excellent food, good beer. Well worth a visit. Came when it re-opened in 2007 and chef team completely changed since then. Still producing great food at sensible prices. Will definitely be coming back

The best celebration restaurant. We celebrate our 25th anniversary at The Soar Mill Cove and they could not have gone to more trouble to ensure we all had a fantastic evening. Great food, really attentive service and a very special venue. Not an every day restaurant but well worth a drive for that special occasion

THERE'S nothing like an incomprehensible menu to transport you to another country for a few hours, and forget about dark nights and drizzle. At least that's a feeling I get while staring up at a board marked 'Piatti del Giorno' near my table in an alcove of Bianco's in Torwood Street, Torquay. For anybody with less than than an Al Pacino-level of Italian, the phrase means 'daily specials' — or more literally 'plates of the day'. Such is the Italian way of making even the relatively mundane sound appealing, as if your modest hatchback has been given a Ferrari engine. Together with the surroundings of dark wood and bare stone, it is enough to make you feel like you have stepped off a street in Rome or Florence — not a blustery South Devon. The dishes outlined on the board are equally mysterious to non-Italian speakers, at least until the waiter arrives. Soon I understand that 'Spigola alle Erbe' (£18.95) is a dish of sea bass with an olive oil and herb sauce, and that 'arragosta' is lobster. Dishes on the menu are also in Italian, but with descriptions in English. Not that 'Ravioli Ricotta E Spinaci' (£9.95) needs much translation (it's ravioli with ricotta and spinach in case you are wondering). But ordering in Italian is just one of the genuine touches provided by owner Mauro Pettinelli at his cosy trattoria. On top of 'antipasti' starters, there are lighter options from a separate 'to share' section, titled 'Da Mangiare Insiemi'. Among the dishes is marinated olives (£3.45). There are more than 30 choices for main course (including the specials), providing something for virtually everyone. There are also several Italian beers to choose from and a reasonable wine list, though only house wine is available by the glass. There also are several 'deluxe Italian cognacs' to finish off, if so desired. Pleasantly, these slices of Italiana come off without any pretension or cliche. You can also order a bitter from the drinks menu, or a fillet steak. Being so close to Torquay Harbour Marina, however, it should be no surprise that the restaurant lists seafood as a speciality, with plenty of choices on the 'Pesce del Giorno' (fish specials) board. To test this claim out, my dinepanion decides on the sea bass. I opt for the ricotta ravioli. Individual packets of rosemary breadsticks on the bread plate of every table are great for fighting off any hunger pangs, and a bread basket is also brought around. Not that there is much of a wait on the food. The sea bass is soft and well presented, with a fresh salad and vegetables. There is a drizzling of the herby oil sauce, not a soaking. It falls apart as soon as touched by a knife. The ravioli is chunky, with a rich tomato sauce, and parmesan is spooned over at the table. Though the ricotta and spinach is a touch dry, the sauce compensates and the three flavours work well together. At half the price of the sea bass, it offers a value-for-money option. Despite the hearty portions served up for the main course, there are still a dozen options for dessert. Two have already sold out. We opt for a chocolate mousse to share. It is rich and thick, with a sugary sauce and a whipped cream top — enough for two. In fact, the dessert sums up the food: tasty, without pushing back the boundaries of gastronomy. And certainly enough to forget about drizzle for an evening. Herald Express