Emilia in Teignbridge

A wonderful gem of a restaurant tucked away in Ashburton. A brilliant menu, superb chefs and service that is so excellent, explaining the testing nature of the menu and describing the drinks choices so well too. Everything was simply brilliant. Will definitely be back.

Quite a delightful little eatery; stylish, friendly and good for dates. The lighting is low in the evening and it can be a little hard to move around as the seating is close. The staff are all well versed and polite.

Enjoyed our meal so much. Really lovely intimately run restaurant doing really interesting, exciting dishes. Can't say enough nice things about them. They have an Offal of the day...we went with that, gorgeous.

A very friendly and welcoming team. Very friendly room. Partly inventive dishes combining original ingredients (for example plum gorgonzola and hazelnut). We had a delicious dinner.

Enjoyed an excellent sharing lunch menu. Wide range of Italian food to fit all tastes and needs. The pappardelle was silky smooth and the damson and mascarpone ice cream are a true taste of authentic Italian cuisine. The waiting and cooking staff were very helpful, cheerful and polite.

Authentic Italian (no giant pepper grinders here). A far cry from the gingham tablecloths and parmesan graters that form the chattels of typical British town ristorante's, Emilia is a delightfully simple yet elegant Osteria that showcases local produce through Italian cooking. On a maturing summer's evening, we entered into Emilia's welcoming "cucina abitabile." Ageing furniture leads the eye to reassuringly clean kitchen steel nested behind a bar (reserved for "mangiare al banco") and a stark exposed plaster wall that emulates the Italian style throughout. We were seated promptly on a large shared table where conversation and privacy was protected by low lighting and the atmospheric (but not intrusive) hubub of fuzzy fellow diners also enjoying the experience. A glance at the menu made clear I would be grateful for the charming waiter's navigation through some of the less familiar Italian cookery terms that formed a pared back offering of 14 or 15 plates, ranging from antipasti to richer dishes. Sharing is the way here, and with guidance, we were able to curate a palette that would satisfy us both. Chunks of bread and freshly sliced coppa opened for the stars of the show; a pickled fennel mint and chilli salad, a clam saffron and tomato brodo, and a courgette caponata with ricotta and almond. The caponata was especially remarkable in showcasing Emilia's commitment to flavour , a revelation - a simple dish elevated to something truly gobslobbering. Each plate was a reminder that the skill in making simple ingredients sing should never be underestimated. The fresh dishes are prepared in an open kitchen with the chef's expertise on display, and our own dietary adjustments were met flexibly, easily, and without fuss. The wine list is as you would expect of a true osteria, extensive and expensive, but the food quality deserves to be matched, so you can justify the investment into a finer vinello. Emilia's charm is irresistible, enjoyed, and recommended by locals, tourists, and the staff of neighbouring eateries alike. A place, not far from our home that we will return to, not only to be satiated but transported.

Perfectly executed healthy Italian Mediterranean style food with seasonal ingredients. Intimate and cosy surroundings and very calm chefs and service. Chicken liver and courgette dishes highlights. Lovely

Exceptional food, service, and atmosphere, we are so blessed to have Emilia in the area.

Exceptional. I’ve eaten at an abundance of highly rated restaurants over the past few years, and this is up there with the best. The small open plan kitchen/restaurant, makes you feel like you are at home. The food is delicious, I wish I could have tried everything! Will definitely be visiting again next time I’m down this way. Can’t fault anything!

Incredible on every level, everyone should experience Emilia. From start to finish this place had us, the look, the feel, the ambiance and of course the stunning food and drink. Please keep doing what you’re doing guys, it truly is a beautiful thing! Bravo!

Thank you for a lovely evening, amazing food & chilled out vibe. Lovely.

This was our third choice of restaurant but what a slice of luck that the other two were not available. Lovely little place, fresh Italian food. We sat at the table and chatted to the chefs and chef/owner. Wanted to go back the next night but they are closed Sundays. Will go back next time we’re down here.

Had a most fabulous lunch. Enjoyed the Italian style of sharing plates as they were ready. Table of four with four different starters and mains to share. All we're served in an order that strongest flavours didn't over power the more delicate. Service first rate, not fussy and let the wonderful food do the talking. Good value considering the outstanding quality. Congratulations

On our way home we stopped at a petrol station to buy crisps, paprika flavoured , because we both felt hungry after paying an eye watering amount of money for food which, I would say, could easily be replicated at home.

Delicious ! Very friendly and attentive waitress!

Perfect food, atmosphere and staff. Sadly we don’t live in Ashburton or I suspect we would be there every week. We had a great family party and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Emilias.

Fantastic restaurant! Wonderful food and very fresh. Great service and a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend

What an incredible place. I've been meaning to visit for some time and finally got round to it. 4 of us attended. We tried everything on the menu and everything was delicious.....simple honest perfectly balanced food! The service was really impressive....the waitress was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and the food and made us feel very welcomed. The vibe and decor was aesthetically perfect and I can't wait to go back and visit again! Was worth every penny. ❤️

Fully merits it's Michelin write-up. Yes, there are a lot of counter seats which can be a bit uncomfortable but here, it's all about the food. It was essentially all excellent - small menu, sharing plates..especially enjoyed the Clams and the mutton ravioli - but the total star was the "offal of the day" - braised pigs ear. Suspend your disbelief - it was amazing cooking. Great food (and very interactive - you're in the kitchen) supported by a short but high quality wine list as well as very professional and friendly service. Fantastic and worth a detour.

Superb food, professional and friendly staff, great atmosphere. While I appreciate this may sound like a cliche - it's true! The flavours were amazing - a true original - a highlight was the peach, almond, fennel and ricotta salad. A great selection of wines too. Three of us enjoyed a meal to celebrate my mother's birthday.

A wonderful evening. The dishes were authentic and prepared to perfection. We chose several but the outstanding were the Clam's. Waiting staff are the best you could hope for, knowledgeable regarding dish's and accompanying wine. So hospitable. Can highly recommend.

Fantastic. Small, friendly, exceedingly good food made with local ingredients and real skill. I sat at the bar which was quite uncomfortable - small hard stool and nowhere for my knees - but felt like being at chefs table which for me more than made up for any discomfort. The food is not especially photogenic and I don't want it to be - I just want it to taste this good.

Visited whilst on holiday. Very friendly and welcoming. Food cooked in front of you. I had the gnocchi pasta of the day and it was excellent. Will definitely go back one day.

I'm very sorry to say that our lunch was super expensive, the wine was very poor and our lunch portions were tiny, more like a side order or starter. There was only one pasta option, no pizza and no salad or veggies on offer as a side order. Service and music were very good, the waitress (owner/manager?) was very helpful and efficient. Sorry to say that, for us, it wasn't a great experience. I'm half Italian and have travelled extensively, but I didn't feel that it was authentically Italian. Sorry, but true.

Very Expensive. Wine ridiculous price. Portions tiny. Main course served on a small starter plate. Pleasant waitress and nice rustic place. Over priced won't be going back.

Our second visit, a dream of a restaurant. Excellent food, service, ambience. Wonderful to watch the chefs in action - meticulously skilled and incredibly calm. We were also extremely well looked after by Lucy from start to finish. A joy!

All the three dishes that we tried were lush. Highly recommend! Will visit again for sure when be around!

We’ve been fortunate enough to come here for the second time recently for a Saturday lunch. The format is based on sharing which allows us to discover multiple exquisite dishes, all wonderfully thought out and put together, all surprising in their own way. A convivial tasting experience with friendly and attentive hosts. Everything was perfect - thank you!

Tonight we had the pleasure of dining in one of the most gorgeous little Italian restaurants we have ever visited. It was so authentic, for a moment you thought you were somewhere in Italy. The food was divine, it was fresh, exciting, very authentic & it was all cooked in front of you. An instant favourite 😎🔥🥳

There is not a single restaurant that comes close to being this good within an hours drive.

Simply phenomenal on all fronts. The food was exceptional and the service impeccable. Will definitely be coming back for more!

This is a great little restaurant in Ashburton. The setting is rustic and be aware the seating is counter top or communal tables with only one table for two, when you book however you are given the choice, subject of course to availability, do book though as it gets busy and is a small place. The menu is limited but we had no problem with choice and the food is excellent. Courses come out when they are ready and be prepared to share as the menu is best enjoyed together. The chefs are very talented and we had some wonderful dishes, especially the 'fennel & crab' and the 'offal of the day' - pigs liver on our visit. It is not cheap, expect to pay £50 per head with a glass of wine & coffee but it is well worth it.

Our absolutely favourite spot in Devon. Our second visit and just blown away by each dish, the wine list, the service and the laid back stylish space. Can’t wait to come back. The epitome of a great restaurant. A atmospheric space you want to be in with the most outstanding food.

On being shown the menu we were advised to share the starter dishes as well as the mains . Thought strange as Emilia is listed as a restaurant. However when our ordered starters of pickled mushrooms and cuppa arrived we realised needed to order bread to balance the dishes. Eating theses on their own some what challenging. The mains arrived with same advice and again portion size seemed somewhat meagre but the mutton ragu pasta was excellent for its depth of flavour however my offal of the day ox kidneys with borlotti beans was a very small portion i.e. side plate size with the ox kidneys over cooked and the borlotti beans just under , on the edge of being crunchy. But all power to any restaurant who promote nose to tail eating in this country , we need many more of them . Howe ever the portion size of the dishes and the ethos of sharing tend to lend itself to a tapas bar rather than an Italian bistro. Had a glass of the rosso wine which was basic “plonk” and at £7 a small glass grossly overpriced . I also noticed he adjacent table had ordered a bottle of wine which, when arrived , placed on the table already opened not good practice but seems to be prevalent in this country. All in all one can see the effort and skill sets being applied but not sure if it has found its niche market yet. However to have achieved a bib gourmand listing is an accolade in itself.

I was taken here for lunch on a date, he nailed it and has secured himself a next date 😉 This was like sitting in mama's kitchen, eating luscious, informal food where you can see the bustle of the kitchen. The staff were brilliant. I loved the whole experinece. And the dark chocolate olive oil moose was to die for...

Great place. Couldn't recommend it more!

Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of Emilia’s. Really intimate, cosy and cute atmosphere. Interior is stunning. Service was fantastic, really friendly and great explanation of the menu and dish sizes. We had one of every starter and shared a few main dishes - every dish was absolutely delicious. Was so glad we booked in advance. Will be coming back for sure!

Un-pretentious, well thought through flavour combinations executed to a deliciously high standard. Complemented by a warm ambiance and friendly unobtrusive service.

The first, and amongst the most important things to say about Emilia, is that it is incredibly wheelchair accessible. This may seem like a strange way to begin a restaurant review, but amidst a sea of cute bistros and quirky cafés - each with several steps out front and not enough space inside to maneuver a full belly, let alone a wheelchair - it was incredibly refreshing to experience a restaurant that offers both wonderful food and perfect physical access, without compromise on either. It is a final nail in the coffin of the long-since disproven notion that aesthetic charm and accessibility are mutually exclusive. To speak of the food for a moment, Emilia offers sharing-style Italian dishes at a standard that is uncommonly found in Devon, with a menu that (according to the excellent and knowledgeable serving staff) rotates weekly. The starters (we had pickled fennel, green chilli + mint; Castelbelbo + sweet pickled rhubarb; mortadella Toscana) were superbly prepared and comprised of clearly excellent quality ingredients. I adored the main course (Lasagnette, duck + guanciale ragu) - a dish beautifully executed and (wilfully) charmingly rustic in its presentation. With dessert, the bill came to around £50 a head, including service, which seems reasonable for what's offered. I'd also like to make a note of the atmosphere, which was lively but without making the common mistake of music so loud that conversation is impossible. The only minor constructive comment I'd have on this front is that the lights were a little too low to read the menus comfortably, which may be problematic for those with less-than-perfect vision– however I have no doubt that accommodations (menus with larger text, etc) have been made/are easily possible. Everything about the meal - and Emilia as an establishment - was sublime. I was absolutely delighted to have discovered it and I am very much looking forward to my next visit in the (near) future!

What a fantastic little restaurant this is. I booked this for my wife’s birthday as a recommendation from a friend and it did not disappoint! We were 20 minutes late for our sitting as our sat nav took us completely the wrong way however the staff were so accommodating and understanding when I explained to them. From the moment we walked in the restaurant it felt like we were in a little cosy Italian restaurant in Sardinia. It really did make you feel you were on holiday. The food was exquisite, with nice sharer dishes which were extremely tasty and presented well. The wine we ordered was lovely also. The portions were well sized so that if you had 4 or 5 sharer plates that you didn’t feel overwhelmed. The waitresses were great in explaining the menu and very attentive. Watching the chefs work away in a homely kitchen was nice touch as well. Overall 5 star and we will return. A great setting for a romantic dinner.

Really odd place but the two cooks know what they are doing.... outstanding food.... probably best to go on your own if you are into your food as its not great for a twosome....Ashburton is a total hole but if you are flying down the A38 stop in here...

There used to be a wonderful hosteria plus deli in Totnes called Jano. It was superb. It closed before Covid and I have struggled to find a place to equal it since then. Well now I have. Emelia brought us simple but superb food that was all delicious from a plate of home made salami through to homemade ice cream. They have a daily offal plate which today was pigs liver with sage, divine. It’s in the old Lloyds bank branch and the strong room is now the wine cellar. I hope to return very soon. They also have other premises across the rd. a delightful wine bar with lovely antipasti

Amazing food. Had lunch, tastiest starter I have ever eaten, tallegio with sweet pickled prunes Followed by a lamb and artichoke ragu with freshly made pasta, simply sublime Great service and interior Can't wait to return

Lack of any non-Meat focus, options seem to me this can be served without meat. This place has so much potential to attract a wider audience by having more non-meat focus.

Really cute little restaurant with unusual dishes and flavours. I enjoyed being able to see the chefs in the open kitchen and the waiting staff gave excellent recommendations on wine. Overall great food and experience.

Stunning restaurant, great service and quality produce. Will definitely go again.

We didn’t know what to expect but it would have blown away any expectations I might have had. Superb flavours masterfully mixed. The chef here really delivers food as an art form. We will be back regularly to try the weekly changing menu!

Best food around. Here food really is art! Incredible value for the quality, and the atmosphere is intimate and authentic. Absolute must visit!

Perfect lunch for the 4 of us. Delicious dishes. Huge hunks of bread and olive oil. The squash, hazelnuts and mozzarella was superb as was the pickled radicchio and the lamb steak with butter beans and saffron was stupendously tasty and perfectly cooked. Thank you!

Another delightful lunch at Emilia.

I am by no means an authority to write with conviction but i'm compelled to say that the dishes I had there with my partner (she is in full agreement) were overseasoned. The atmosphere is amazing and apologies for sharing this here. I hope this is seen as constructive.

Staff use the phone here to run a phone scam.

Great find. Small, cosy with great food, service and atmosphere

As has been written elsewhere, Emilia was set up by a pair of London restaurateurs who had made the well travelled escape to Devon. Choosing Ashburton was an inspired decision. Inspired and slightly brave but it seems to have paid off. Full on a Wednesday night in October and full quite often if you look at the reservation site. It's a small venue with around 20 covers, open kitchen and relaxed decor. The food is freshly prepared before your eyes from a menu that changes regularly and includes dishes such as "offal of the day"... much better than it may sound. It's Italian so there are always a couple of pasta options and an imaginative selection of meat and fish from a seasonal menu that isn't overly long - always a good sign. The idea is that you order a number of sharing platters. Quality of food and ingredients is very high and flavour matching is superb. The chef on the night we visited trained at Adode and Gidleigh under Mr Caines, so you know that you're in for a good experience. There should be a little more choice for vegetarians and pescatarians. Service is efficient and professional. There seemed to be more wines available than appear of the wine list (I didn't ask but there is a cellar selection option), however, the wines on the list are of a very high standard. Just what we need more of in Devon - restaurants like Emilia. The owners deserve credit for what they have done. In truth, I wavered between awarding 4 or 5 stars (so probably deserves 4.5) but given that we need more restaurants like this to arrive and thrive in Devon I'm happy to round up, rather than down.

Food portions miniscule, even for tapas style.. Tagiatelli dish not hot…uuugh. Mackerel dish, tasty but couldn’t find much Mackerel. Wine choice very limited. Restaurant seats about 25 people at tables so had to sit on stools at bar. Lighting so dark had to use torch to read the menu. Windows left open and in November this makes the room cold. Couldn’t recommend but there is minimum choice in Ashburton for evening meal. Wouldn’t visit again.

Disappointing. Great little restaurant but the food was not up to par. Expected better flavours, better authenticity and better choice. Would love to come back but probably won't because of the food.... which is all the pointol of a restuarant...

A very friendly and warm welcome and a charming restaurant too. I appreciate a number of reviews mention the seating and have to concur it is somewhat basic and not the comfiest. However, it does enhance the genuine ambience. Yes, a limited menu, but extremely authentic fare. Excellent bread and olive oil. Very good quality and nicely cooked pasta and a superb slow cooked beef Ragu. Also a perfectly cooked lambs liver dish. A really good, well made ricotta, lemon and pistachio tart and a superb raisin ice cream. They offer a nice selection of wines (not all Italian) at what I consider acceptable prices for something a little different. One Tip: Especially if you do not like a bar stool. Choose the table for two or four, The stools do limit your enjoyment of the venue (backs to everyone) and it's very difficult not to slouch and not good for your digestion.

Fabulous food. Great service. Lovely atmosphere. We were visiting the area and had a very enjoyable meal here. The restaurant is small, cosy and relaxed. We sat at the bar area overlooking the kitchen and enjoyed watching the food being prepared. It is served tapas-style. We shared bread, orange and ricotta, mutton Ragu and pork steak followed by the apple and hazelnut crostata, oh and a great bottle of wine! All were delicious. Highly recommend a visit!

Food was great. Really tasty, simple in an elegant way and i think reasonable pricing considering the ingredients and work involved. Intimate little dining room, nice natural wine selection and a lovely evening out.

Finally got around to visiting this charming restaurant, what a lovely experience. Delicious food, all sharing dishes which might not suit some people but we loved it. Excellent staff. However, I would not want to sit on a bar stool as it looked remarkably uncomfortable, we had a corner table for 4. We booked for dinner, not sure if it might be a little gloomy in the day time but in the evening there was a very cosy atmosphere.

This is a hidden gem. We loved it!

This place is amazing. Two chefs that look alike but are not related are cooking up a storm! Whilst looking alike they also look like Ralph Spall and Jesse Eisenberg! The ladies that are front of house hold the whole thing together by doubling up on every job that needs doing. The food? Superb. I had the pickled peppers which on their own looked odd but were light and refreshing, then pistachio and pork Ragu which was simply delicious followed by the coffee and liqueur semifreddo which was up with the best desserts I’ve ever had. My one critique… use a bowl (nice one) not a plate for some of the dishes! 9.9/10 😁

Incredible. Hands down the best restaurant in Devon.

Had an absolutely delicious dinner at Emilia. Our favourite was the fregola- so flavoursome and the cuttlefish was superbly cooked. We will be back.

Absolutely beautiful little spot, a hidden gem in Ashburton with a real authentic and special vibe. Open kitchen, friendly staff and a wonderful menu of simple authentic Italian cuisine. The decor was beautiful - rustic and stylish, with a very relaxed ambience. We went as a couple and had a mixture of small starter plates and some mains to share, the beef Ragu pasta was to die for! Thank you for a fab and memorable dining experience, we would highly recommend this for a visit if you are in the area. Utterly charming and special :)

What an amazing place! The food was sublime. Fantastic atmosphere. Friendly, knowledgable staff. One of the best meals we’ve had in this area and only a few miles from home. Very happy we’ve discovered this place.

The plates were superb. And just as wonderful was the staff, both at the table and across the bar in the kitchen. A strong recommendation from this foodie.

Delicious delicious food *Cuttlefish risotto nero *Tagliatelle, pork + veal ragu bianco *Braised pig cheeks, tomatoes and cime di rapa (offal of the day) *Ricotta and damsom ripple icecream, pistachio biscotti *Dark chocolate and grape torte *Bottle of Primitivo

The meal was fine, a really nice quaint little place. However if there's one thing that does annoy me it's the 12.5% arbitrary price increase when you come to pay your bill, sorry no wonder hospitality is in crisis........?

Amazing food, freshly made. Lovely service from the staff and great atmosphere even at lunchtime. What a great find, thank you.

This living-room-sized restaurant with its thoroughly professional but warm atmosphere (literally on the night we went, a very warm and muggy evening) is a gem. The kitchen is on display, tiny and remarkably calm, creating what we found to be delicious, flavoursome dishes. Sensitive adaptations were made to accommodate one of us being vegetarian, and as that vegetarian there were some undefinably delicious flavours. Considering the quality and freshness of the cooking, the food was well priced and we had a good meal without coming away stuffed. The wine wasn't cheap but was far more interesting than the usual generic fare. Somebody has thought about this and is doing it well, was the overall impression. If I didn't live a couple of hundred miles away I would go as often as I could find an excuse!

Hard to find fault with this restaurant! We stumbled in 2 mins before the kitchen was due to close and were welcomed with a smile! Not only was the food superb but the wine and service! I heartily recommend this place!

Most charming of restaurants we have visited in a while. It's up there with Little French in Bristol. Offal of the day utterly superb. Catered for our two vegetarian guests so well. varied menu just wanted to sample it all. William Sitwell was right in his review last year.

Wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Simply divine small dishes for sharing and one or two dishes that could be a main. I could easily have eaten a large plate to myself of any dish. A very open plan kitchen where two chefs working for...

Great traditional italian food and a great option to the traditional italian meals Small and charming we had sharing plates one of which was the offal choice Fantastic tastes and great service

We had a great evening at Emilia’s sat at the kitchen counter. The beef ragu was epic!

I think I saw this restaurant reviewed n the Saturday Telegraph Magazine and so booked it for the day after the British Fireworks Comp in Plymouth. Sharing is recommended by the staff and I would definitely concur. We had two small dishes - gorgonzola &...

Terrific newish small Italian restaurant in Ashburton (well known for its antique shops). We enjoyed wonderful pasta, aubergine, salami and delicious mortadella. Superb bread too. Washed down with Fior di Bianco white wine and local Barnaby Pilsner. With espresso and a shared peach ice cream,...

I have had great Italian food in dozens of locations (such as London, Italy and Switzerland). This restaurant is in the top 3 of all the Italian places I have visited. I am reluctant to review it because it is so good and I don't want it to become impossible to obtain a booking. It is by far the most impressive cooking in Dartmoor and one of the best restaurants in Devon.

Ahorita es el mejor restaurante en Devon, sin duda. Increible servicio, menú y comida. Fuimos con mis suegros hace dos dias y les encantó también. Volveremos muy pronto y ya lo estamos recomendando a nuestros amigos y vecinos! El pappardelle con short rib de lo mejor que he probado!

Best restaurant I've been to for a long time. Exceptionally friendly staff and the food is really in a league of its own. Not cheap but not overpriced and definitely worth every penny.

Incredible meal and the loveliest staff. Big shout out to the chef and staff there. Every dish was incredible and we had a wonderful evening, probably the most relaxed kitchen atmosphere I've ever seen. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone, one of the best meals I've had in the UK.

Really lovely food and people would recommend 👌

Three of us visited for lunch today and WOW what a lunch. We started with bread and oil, pickled peaches with Gorgonzola and excellent Coppa, All perfectly matched flavours. Followed by veal, pork and lardo with tagliatelle, again great flavours. Followed by plum and bay ice cream and a nectarine, raspberry and almond tart with mascarpone cream which were amazing. What a find, thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Four of us met for lunch at Emilia and shared pickled fennel; tomato, peach & ricotta; lamb steak; maltagliati with courgettes, pork & white ragu; an aubergine dish; apricot ice cream. We drank local beer & a very nice lightly sparkling water. The meal was...

Well considered and delicious. A joy

Wonderful setting, delicious seasonal food, natural wines by the glass, and a very relaxed atmosphere. Thank you.

We had one of the most tasty meals we’ve eaten in South Devon. It was bloody fantastic and so fresh and every meal was incredibly tasty, it was Italian Mediterranean and super super tasty. We were a group of 4 and ordered 1 of each...

Not really quite sure what Emilia's is.. the food is Italian but the way of serving "sharing plates) was far more Spanish. The food is served in the order on the menu which again, far more Spanish than Italian. I don't really like being told...

Kleines, schnuckeliges Restaurant; toller, freundlicher und zuvorkommender Service und exzellente Küche!! Trotz fehlender Reservierung fand man für uns (2 Erw., 2 Kinder und 1 Baby im Wagen) Platz am Tresen mit direktem Blick auf das Handwerk der beiden Köche. Ein Erlebnis und echter Gaumenschmaus!

Just a fantastic evening, lovely balance of well selected Italian food cooked in front of us. Chef was open to talk us through what he was doing in his open kitchen. Clearly a hit with the locals as booking isn't easy. We sat on bar...

What can we say about Emilia?? It was fantastic. We went with a group of 5, and shared all the courses between us. They were simply amazing. Each one was better than the last! The offal of the week was pigs liver and never have I had this cooked so beautifully. The pollack with nectarine was light and flavourful, the ray wing the same. If I'm ever back in Ashburton I will absolutely be booking another table. This is a place everyone should try!

My husband and I had such a lovely evening at Emilia. Food was so good - beautiful ingredients treated with the utmost respect. A little slice of Italy in Devon. Lovely service, we felt really looked after. If I lived locally I’d come all the time - a real gem.

Sensational food. The flavours were amazing. We had a selection of the starters which were all great. And then shared mussel which were super sweet and delicious. I loved the Mozzarella and fennel starter - too hard to describe. The staff were great. It has...

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Delicious food and friendly service. Loved the atmosphere of this place, we felt very at home. I would definitely recommend it.

Fabulous meal. Starter, main and dessert. A must visit.

I liked the ambiance of the restaurant. As a four we chose the sharing menu to which we were encouraged by the waitress. We found the portions were quite small. For instance the bread and oil came with just 2 small pieces of bread. We...

Great food, staff and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

what fun Paul explained the set up we took his advice table of 4 we had one of every thing the food arrived one dish after another every dish had its on flavour thank you chef and Paul for making it a very fun and interesting evening