Best Lunch Restaurants in Newton Abbot

This was my wife an I’s third visit, and it has already become our favourite place to dine. We’ve always opted for the taster menu, twice at lunchtime. The value for Michelin star quality is outstanding. The wine flight is a reasonably priced addition and it superbly matched. The front of house team are discreet and professional whilst managing to create a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere, which makes return visits a certainty.

If I could give more stars I would! We visited on valentines evening, had been once before and I have to say from the welcome to the incredible food and waitress that was super attentive (lovely Italian lady sorry didn’t catch your name) the whole experience was perfect for us. I have already spoken to 5 people this morning to tell them to go! Will be back!

The food was great. The terrine starter was very, very good. We had pork shoulder from the grill and the lunchtime special which was a kind of pork casserole. Both really tasty. The side of garlicky cabbage was awesome. The wine selection was rather limited (2 reds, 2 whites, an orange and a fizz) and we liked the Pinot best.

Everything was delicious, exciting combinations of ingredients. The fluffy Gorgonzola went so well with rhubarb, and the Lambs’ hearts, and duck ragu on pasta were so satisfying to eat. Unfussy, flavourful food and wine. Great service. Wish we could come every week.

Had the Sunday roast. Very generous, great selection of veg. Lovely meal. Always a welcoming pub.