Colson's

Colson's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ray

   Devon1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We were greeted well and led to a deserted restaurant. Our drinks order was taken but unfortunately spilt over us and the floor on delivery. Blackcurrant drink I can assure you from personal experience is very sticky! The waitress was very concerned about herself having been splashed took time out to wipe herself off. We suffered the dinner period and evening with the contamination. The starters were served and were ok but nothing special. I had simple fish and chips which was not inedible and by what remained on the other plates it was obvious that the food offered was not enjoyed. The battered fish was dried right out and the batter fried to be almost black. We were asked by the waitress if every thing was ok with the meals and I explained the issues. We got a timid apology, but no follow up by a senior or mature member of staff. We would certainly not recommend this restaurant to anyone. No senior management being available, we paid the bill in full but stated the payment was under protest. A complete shambles!
   

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   Seb

   Gloucestershire1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Very restricted menu for Valentine’s Day and even then not all items were available on it. Unable to do cocktails off the set menu. Poor service and attention especially considering how quiet it was.
   

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   Maggie

   Devon3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A very enjoyable long, lazy lunch. The food was excellent. The menu isn’t huge but that suits me fine, it means some thought has been given to the food which can be carefully prepared and cooked. The staff were very helpful, the service quite slow but that was fine, my niece and I had a lot of catching up to do and we were left alone, not hurried or interrupted. They were very good about catering for intolerances. I will definitely go again for a special occasion.
   

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   Kim

   Devon8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed Colsons restaurant and will be back soon. Fantastic ambience and service. Good food and great service.
   

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   Loic

   Devon1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great time ! Great meal and nice place! Thank you !
   

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   GINNY

   Devon1 review

   3.0

   Dined on January 31, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   A lovely hotel and restaurant decorated beautifully. The first two starters were unavailable. The air conditioning was so cold it was awful and couldn't really get away from it. Poor selection of red wines. Food was good and very tasty apart from the dessert which was horrific. Sticky toffee pudding was cold inside and hard. I would go as far as to say it was gone off! Staff were friendly but just seemed to be new starters and didn't really have a clue. We did eat very early so the ambience was dead but more people had been sitted when we were leaving so couldn't be helped. I would be happy to go again but would probably choose to eat somewhere else in Exeter next time.
   

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   Sam

   Devon6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was alright, nothing special, my burger was quite dry. There was a large party nearby so it was quite noisy. I have to say though the service was amazing. Some of the best restaurant service I have ever experienced.
   

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   Andrew

   Devon1 review

   3.0

   Dined on December 30, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Good food but could have been warmer. Very few staff in restaurant so in the end we gave up on desserts! Had to ask for our wine to be sent over even though the restaurant wasn’t that busy.
   

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   Alison

   Berkshire1 review

   4.0

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Excellent meal although there were a few items not available from the menu. A bit drafty from the automatic entrance doors
   

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    Nanji

    Devon4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4

    I have never experienced such awful service at a hotel. We waited for ages to be offered drinks. The food was okay nothing to rave about. The service is awful it ruined my friends 60th birthday celebration. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone
    

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