Mattia Diner in South Somerset

Great food and big portions the decor is great really brings you back to the 1950s

Really loved this place. Excellent food and service and loads of character. Lots of thought and time has gone to make this a truly memorable diner

Always perfect and outstanding service here. Thank you

Great place to eat and a good atmosphere Service was great.

I liked to pop in here when visiting my mum as it breaks up the drive. Food was really good on my last visit but unfortunately a really rude staff member has changed my opinion. When I had finished my meal, I was waiting for a waitress to come over and I caught eye contact on many occasions, I put my hand up politely and I asked waitress for a coffee and she was really rude and clearly ignored my request. She decided blowing up balloons was more important. It is absolutely a table service restaurant or there shouldn't be a service charge. Eventally Another polite lady came over and she was very helpful. Based on this experience I will visit a local pub that serves food instead.

A bit disappointed the milkshake was very nice the lasagne was very over cooked almost bernt chips OK the music was to loud and and you could not have a conversation very easily and the service charge was 10% so all in all overpriced, the old route 303 at Honiton sadly now Brightside was much much better.

Felt like I time travelled into 1950s USA. Food was great and the milkshake was top tier! Good thing it's far away from where I live, otherwise I'd gain a lot of weight, but it's the perfect stopover if you're going down to the coast.

Not been for a couple of years but decided to visit again wasn't disappointed food presentation and service spot on will definitely be going back as diner of choice in the future well worth the 30 minute drive

Visited today,would go back had poor service, 6oz chicken burger is a half small chicken breast didn't fill bun,burger was raw(yes i know meat can be pink this was raw) wanst worth the money

Well worth the very short detour off the road! Food was exceptional and really felt transported back in time with the atmosphere!! Will definitely be visiting again!

Incredibly rude and moronic staff. Avoid

Mattia hasn't moved, but the A303 has! You can still access Mattia, but you'll need to exit the A303, drop down to the old roundabout and up to the Mattia car park. Via their website, it may be better if you book in advance to avoid disappointment. There this morning for a simple breakfast and coffee. It was spot on. Well done Mattia

An American diner withal things USA. The burgers are good and so are the milkshakes! You can eat in or get a takeaway... Very friendly..

When I woke up this morning I did not expect to have a VEGAN root beer Milkshake float, or that my little one could get vegan ice cream!!! This place is more than just the awesome style and experience that it looks from the outside, the staff were lovely, the food was great, and they catered to our Vegan needs, which was totally unexpected!! Perfect stop (especially on a hot day as it's nice and cool inside) for anyone who doesn't want to put more money into the big corporate chains!! Great music, great style, a great sense of humour and good food.

Avoid at all costs. Food was very poor quality and badly cooked. When my gf complained that the lettuce was black and the onion rings were stone cold, we found ourselves being stared down by all the female waitresses. As amusing as it was, it was very unprofessional. If you can boil a cheap tin hot dog and stick it in a dry supermarket bun at home, i'd save yourself a tenner and do that.

Honestly just gross - there is thick dust on all the “american” memorabilia figurines which are propped up on your table, you have the staff staring at you constantly, the chef was eating the food while cooking every time I felt him staring me out his mouth was full, the only English worker in there the mature lady with the “Chanel” scarf was very impolite and cheeky to us when we weren’t satisfied with our service as there was a problem splitting our bill? I had the hotdog and it was £15 for a garage hotdog and some greasy fries, bug bitten lettuce, and a Coca Cola that expired 2023. Also the blonde waitress was scratching her nose and bottom with her long red nails, the other waitress with the pronounced red lipstick was wiping her nose on the napkins! Such a shame about this place. Even though we didn’t like the service was still charged a service charge of 10% unknowingly ! Will not be back guys if you like sloppy food with American dust theme with 0 authenticity served by rude people go ahead. My stomach feels bad not sure from the cross contaminated food or the expired drink.

Staff excellent food excellent best I've had in a long time at a road side dinner

Family get together BUT now they add 10% to final bill !!! We used to like going to Mattia but even though food and service is good they have now started adding 10% to the final bill which in all honesty is quite a lot and TBH if we want to tip we should if WE want to and not because they have lost trade due too the new road layout. I never saw anything to say they add this to our bills either only mentioned when i queried when i paid!

Great place for a meal on the way to Cornwall. American style diner with fantastic music and 1950 vibe. The food was good, prices just right and service was friendly. Really busy place,I highly recommend to make booking before to avoid disappointment.

We visited Mattia as a birthday treat for our son. The staff were extremely welcoming and very friendly and they looked after us as well as other customers. The food was outstanding and was very reasonably priced. I most certainly recommend Mattia as lovely place to dine at.

The diner has a really nice 50s atmosphere, and the food is worth the wait

We had our son’s 9-year old birthday meal here recently, for him and his mates, and it was excellent all round. He’d already requested to eat there as the food is so good, and the team there went above and beyond to make it a very special birthday experience for him.

Great food, service and decor. Love the Retro style

Service was good the food took a while to come out we finished our milkshakes before the food arrived. Then they took a 10% service charge which I thought was a bit much as they gave my wife the one with onions when we clearly stated it would make her ill.

Took my kids to **Mattia Diner** after they’d been once before with their grandparents and couldn't stop talking about the milkshakes—so we had to go back and experience it together. They each picked their favourite milkshakes again, and I have to say, they really are top-tier—thick, creamy, and full of flavour. Definitely the highlight of the visit! We all had burgers—I went for the Marilyn Monroe Classic Burger with golden fried onions. It was tasty, and you can tell some thought goes into the presentation, but I did feel the portion size was on the smaller side for the price. We also ordered garlic bread, but honestly, it was more like warm bread without much garlic flavour. The nachos were another bit of a letdown—lacking the usual cheesy, saucy toppings that make nachos a go-to snack. However, what really made the visit enjoyable was the **friendly and welcoming staff. They were great with the kids, very attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. The diner itself was super clean and had a fun, American-style atmosphere that the kids loved. We finished off the trip by letting the kids choose some of their favourite American candy to take home—which they were thrilled about. All in all, the milkshakes and service really stood out. If you're heading to Mattia Diner, I'd absolutely recommend it for the milkshakes, the experience, and the warm hospitality—just maybe skip the garlic bread and nachos next time.

Well kind staff 5 star meals 🫶🏾well done guys

staff went above and beyond for my dads birthday today, super friendly and the food was amazing!! the whole vibe of this place is so cool too! would 100% recommend :)

Excellent American dinner, food great value for money. The dinner was better than dessert. However, service was pleasant and friendly.

I stopped in as I have always been curious but never had the time. I'm so glad I did! The food is fantastic, really big portions, really enjoyed the whole experience. It's a shame it's a 2 hour drive from where I live as I would definitely be coming back. Price is very reasonable especially in this day and age when it seems a coffee and cake can be over £10

I liked the vibe. Going all out on the 50s rock and roll Elvis schtick. The food was just mediocre and overpriced. The biggest disappointment was that the menu kept going on about "crispy fried onions" on the burgers and hotdogs and such. Sadly, they were NOT. They were slightly cooked onions. Also, despite the whole "American" theme, they didn't actually have American (processed) cheese that belongs in a burger. It was some smoked Gouda stuff that, while nice, is not what I wanted. Also, when serving a big juicy burger, *always toast your buns* it takes 5 seconds on a hot griddle and keeps the bun from becoming a wet soggy mess. The servers did ok but were rather inattentive. And finally, I don't think advertising that you want to commit tax fraud in your sign about preferring cash is appropriate, but it IS on brand for American so points for that.

Lovely people and great food, what more can you ask for? Thanks!

Loved this little gem. Such fun, great music!! Breakfast was good, authenticly american feel. Overall a really fun experience and yummy brekkie!!

Always a great meal with fast service.

A lovely classic America diner with great food at great value. We will be coming back soon.

Great place! Honestly you must go if you haven’t been and if you have, go again!! Staff are amazing, food is incredible (I can feed my kids for a week off the leftovers) and the atmosphere….second to none. My 12 year old daughter just celebrated her birthday and wanted to go so much. It did not disappoint. So much so, she’s throwing a 50s diner themed party in the summer apparently. Thanks again guys, we will be back! And thank you for all the bits you guys did for her birthday

The food and service is excellent and on par with any US diner if not better. Great 1950s atmosphere and memrobelia. Food is amazing and great value for money with a huge menu to choose from. If you love cherry pie then this is the one for you best Ive eaten outside the US and the pastry is the best Ive eaten on the planet including Lebanese and I give it a 5 star for quality. Highly recommend a vist on your travels down the south west just off the A303 at West Camel

Love it! Great inexpensive food and top class service

Great breakfast but the burgers looked awesome! I loved the milkshake too.

As usual, delicious burgers and great service

Always lifts my spirits popping in here for iced latte with a flake and sharing a chilli hotdog with friends. Cheerful friendly staff 🙂

Great service good food.good atmosphere happily go again

We came as a small family with a two year old. Mattia Diner was a great American dining experience with tasty food and awesome milkshakes. We would thoroughly recommend this places for families, couples and groups of friends.

Have been here for breakfast and dinner and both were great. The owner was lovely and you could see how much effort has been put into the theme. Everything was clean and tidy and the service was really good too. The new road layout has meant that there is no passing trade for this lovely business anymore, so if you have the opportunity to go and support them please do!

Excellent service great food good price

I drove past here for years and stopped in on the off-chance; I'm so glad I did and have been back twice since! Fab food, great atmosphere and fantastic service...and I'll be back again!

A big thank you for the super surprise for my 5 year old granddaughter who was speechless after her birthday surprise from you guys

Portion size was big, kids meals were a hit. Apple pie was amazing. Great atmosphere, owner is lovely. will definitely be coming back again.

Our go to breakfast on our way from Kent to Devon. Just make sure you don't drive past, as it's no longer on the main road!

Amazing experience and top quality food. Very quick service, fresh food and a lot of variety. Excellent music in the background and all round top quality experience. Will definitely be back. 10/10 - highly recommend.

So me and my family went to the place and one of the woman turn us dow because we had a big family

Staff so friendly and helpful, food was very good and the atmosphere is brilliant. Came for our anniversary and will be coming again 5* all round, lovely place, can't help singing and tapping to the music

Met with family this morning and had a delicious brunch at the diner, always driven past and never gone in, but so glad we did today, it was lovely. The service was brilliant, very accomodating to our larger party, the food was delicious, good portions and the beverages were equally as lovely, the facilities were very clean, toilets included and the music was great. Overall 5* for our first visit to the diner and we will definately be coming back.

Breakfast is very good and fair priced. Loved the 50s theme

Always great place to stop on our journey. Good food, great service as always

Extremely good value, fresh food with good portion sizes. Worth a detour for sure 💯👌🏻

Absolutely amazing service. Amazing food. Mattias diner special burger was like a party in the mouth with all the flavours! The rock and roll shakes are to die for!

A great replica of an American diner with good food, from a full English to burgers to the biggest ice cream sunday I think I've ever seen!

The Diner has been in the news locally recently due to the new road layout. We live 30 minutes drive away so thought we would go and support a local business. We booked a table online which was easy. The entrance/exit from the Sparkford roundabout is clear, parking was easy, plenty of space. Staff were friendly, our table was clean. A wide choice of food and drinks are available. 1950's music was playing and there is plenty of Americana themed pictures etc to look at. Coffee on the day very good. We both had burgers, served as they come, with chips, and onion rings. Food presentation was good, and we didn't have to wait long. Burgers and onion rings were great, chips were okay but not the best. All in all we would happily recommend based on our one visit. We plan to visit again and take friends. Hope this review is helpful.

I had cold, bland, so-called homemade meatballs with pasta that had no flavour at all. My daughter had a burger, which was way over cooked under seasoned with a soggy bun. His wife was happy but she's easily please.hence why she married me. But I tried her milk shake, which is made, which is what I assume is Nesquick or a lower standard product. But that's my opinion you may have a different experience. I for one will not be coming back which is a shame as I only live 20 min away. Now to go home and hope my body disgests this food to get it out my system as quick as possible

I visited here this morning with four friends as part of my Birthday celebrations. The place was spotlessly clean and full of American memorabilia which we all love as we are American car enthusiasts. We all commented on how delicious our breakfasts were and how reasonable the prices are. The staff were very helpful and friendly and even presented me with a cake and a sparkler candle when they found out it was my birthday… what a nice touch I thought! We will definitely return in the summer…next time in our American cars!

Fantastic spot and we'll worth the 1 minute detour off the A303. Great fun and the food was really good.

The service was excellent and the food is amazing and the staff are very friendly.

Popped in this week with my mum for coffee and a light lunch. We found the place to be super clean with tasty food and really great Lavazza coffee, which mum declared the best cappuccino she had enjoyed in a long time! Upon paying we spoke with the manager who was friendly and chatty. I was really surprised to see some of the negative reviews as our experience was really good! We live locally and have never visited before as assumed it to be more of a transport cafe, but we loved the 50s decor and Americana and will definitely return soon!

Went for my friends birthday couldn't believe it!!! Turned up with balloons and banners. Food was incredible. They even brought out a birthday cake. Really impressed with the effort they put in for his birthday. Definitely recommend!!

We dashed in after a long drive from London and found a great place to grab some grub! Would visit again without a doubt. The whole 1950s aesthetic is fantastic, love the music and the food was real tasty.

First time here, lovely burgers and milkshakes.

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal, great atmosphere, great service, great food. Definitely worth another visit

Well this american diner we've driven past every now and again and thought we would venture in x the decor the building itself absolutely incredible 50s style love the vibe x the lights a bit much gave my partner a migraine . Food wise we all were disappointed a chilli cheese dog on the menu said knife and fork job it really wasn't you could puck up the dry roll and rubber sausage with a scraping of chilli . I asked for a chicken caesar salad it came out a chicken in mayo salad with a pot of caesar sauce so horrible it was . Kids meatballs bounced off plate so hard and cold . Will not be going back there. I don't know how they can get the food so wrong 😕 upsetting because it could be a brilliant place .

I only feel obliged to leave this review after hearing complaints from the manager about the ongoing rerouting of the A303. Thank god the road is being rerouted past this dreadful establishment. Looks great on the outside but it's a cold shoulder shrug on the inside with average food quality. The diner will remain in a semi decent location post A303 upgrade, I hope that they can change their attitude to paying customers.

Transports you to another place

Always a good choice when in the area

I love this place, brilliant ambiance, good food and great fun! Well worth the detour off the newly expanded dual carriageway.

Came here after driving past a few times and wanting to check it out and well this wasn't a regret in the slightest. The restaurant is beautifully designed, the music is amazing and gives a really sense of the 50s Diner. The food came quickly, food was delicious and huge portions so well worth the price. First time we've gone out and ate it all as it was too good to leave. Manager is also very lovely and sweet, staff are a great help as well. Definitely be visiting again on our travels 😀

The Owner is a bad person, she treats her employees very badly, she is an exploiter, I say this from my experience, she leaves the workers who leave unpaid, she keeps their money and without insurance, she is exploitative, The Owner is a bad person, she treats her employees very badly, she is an exploiter, I say this from my experience, she leaves the workers who leave unpaid, she keeps their money and without insurance, she is exploitative.

If you haven't been here before you're in for a wonderful surprise. Don't pay attention to those awful reviews, which don't correspond at all to the experience we had. When we walked in we were amazed and enchanted by the authentic American 50's decoration, lighting and music. The staff were welcoming and smiling and the booths seemed new and comfortable. We loved our full American breakfast (which we ate at 3 pm) and everybody enjoyed it from the kids to the grandmother. If you're down this way and you want to have a fun meal, pop onto Mattia diner, you'll be glad you did.

The first thing that struck me as I walked in was the stench of stale grease - it smelled like the kitchen hadn’t been cleaned and I already suspected the food would be bad…I WAS RIGHT! We paid £50 for two milkshakes, two pulled pork rolls and a side of onion rings which left us feeling physically sick and unable to finish our meal. When the rolls arrived they were not in brioche rolls as advertised in the menu - it came in a cheap, stale white roll. When we challenged this we were offered brioche rolls but we declined as by that point we’d already realised it probably wouldn’t make a difference. The pork had a funny smell and an even stranger after taste. I tried to improve the taste by adding bbq sauce from the table but that made it worse - God only knows how long it had been there and it was cheap and nasty. It didn’t even taste like barbecue! The salad advertised on the menu was virtually non-existent; it consisted of half a lettuce leaf, a teaspoon of coleslaw, one ring of red onion and one slice of tomato. The fries also tasted odd. They tasted like they’d been deep fried in oil that hadn’t been changed since the place opened in 2014. The onion rings tasted even worse! It was a challenge not to bring the whole lot up in my mouth and we had to leave as the smell of oil and grease was making me ill. I love supporting small businesses and was so looking forward to my visit for my partner’s birthday today but we were bitterly disappointed. I can see what they’ve tried to do but unfortunately they’re cutting too many corners to be able to do it well.

Love this place, good to see it still open with the new bypass in place. Great menu, food is excelent and very well priced.

Great place for a tasty American themed restaurant experience. Loved how clean it was and how friendly the staff were and how good the food was.

Good quick service, clean. The food was good. Nice atmosphere

Overpriced, poor-quality, poor-quantity, cold, tasteless food served with disgust. Can't even manage the basics of toilet paper missing, hand-drier broken and soap empty. Waited an hour for drinks to arrive after ordering. Waited similar for food, then cold measly tiny flattened cold chicken breasts which is apparently a "chicken burger" with one limp lettuce leaf and half a slice of cheese in a bun made soggy by the grease leaking out of the clearly frozen onion rings arrived. "Side salad" is one more lettuce leaf, some coleslaw and one slice of tomato chucked on top. Chips passable, but cold, and very small portion for the price. Warm watery milkshake the exact opposite of what's advertised This whole place is style over substance, overpriced to sit and wait forever for dull food , and when asked the grumpy front of house lady where our drinks were after an hour, she snapped "can't you see we're busy?" Oh, and lidl BBQ sauce tells you everything you need to know about any claims of authentic quality ingredients here. Won't be back and won't recommend until some drastic improvements.

Me and 2 of my friends went recently. The server's were kind and very hospitable. The old fashion diner was a nice touch. However the food was subpar. The nachos were very soggy. The ribs were tough and chewy. The sausage in the hotdogs was also chewy. Also had a lack of items available.

Great place, with lovely staff. Very clean and very reasonably priced. Great for a night out for a celebration and plenty of choice on the menu. A little gem.

After a trip to the Haynes Motor Museum, we came across Mattia’s Diner, which is a very niche restaurant. We both enjoyed our food and should we be in the area again, will definitely pop back for the experience.

Had a great lunch, great service !!

Another outstanding meal - we had veggie lasagne, enchiladas and chicken fajitas. We look forward to visiting again soon.

If I could give 0 stars I would. The food is awful, it’s bland and dry, I got a burger and chips. The milk shake was flavourless and lumpy. Such a shame as it’s so cool inside but omg awful awful food. Women who works on the front is miserable won’t even give you a smile. Waiter was nice though

This place is a real find! And, since the A303 has been remodelled by Highways England they've unhelpfully made this diner harder to access, so it's even more important to support it. It's an American style diner at the Sparkford/A359 junction on the A303 and it's full of soul. The food is delicious, the service very quick and the atmosphere is genuinely welcoming. I can thoroughly recommend this place - whether it's just a great coffee you're looking for, a full cooked breakfast or an amazing burger, you won't find better for miles. It's independent and these guys have really suffered since the road has been remodelled, so beat a path to their door and tell your friends. You'll be glad you did!

Fab place ! It was extremely busy last Sunday, so waited possibly a little longer than usual to be served, but the wait was worth it !! The food was fresh, tasty and served nice and hot. Having the American cars and trucks that had arrived in the car park was a bonus! There were some very interesting vehicles and we spent time talking to some of the owners. We will definitely come here again !!

I dont live nearby but we stop here every time we travel past. There is always a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We were a large party and the staff were really efficient. The food was delicious and the children had lots of fun. They were also given little pots of sweets before we left. Will definitely come back again!

We stopped here for coffee and dessert and loved it. Great atmosphere, fabulous service, and delicious coffee. Only 4 stars for the lemon meringue sundae, though. It was yummy, but not really lemony. We will be back to eat, though, as the menu looked great.

We cruised down to the diner in our classic American cars trucks and hotrods to have lunch and chill out with friends. The pictures of this place do not do it justice. An amazing 50’s dining experience greeted us and Andrea and her team did not disappoint. From a full English breakfast , American breakfast or succulent burgers and an array of food was served to us with a smile, cooked to perfection. I myself had a juicy steak with all the trimmings which was a culinary delight washed down with a lovely milkshake We will definitely be returning soon and it was well worth the trip from Bristol

Came for dinner, had a burger, my son had fish and chips. We all had milkshakes. It's adorable, great music.

If you're in the area you need to try this place out. It's simply amazing. The food is out of this world, the staff are wonderful and the experience is off the charts. If you love Burgers then this place is for you ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Had a great dinner you need to go there

Great spot for a quality breakfast stopped here on Sunday 3rd Nov superb food and service as always. Thank you we will be back again soon

Not as good as it used to be. Sunday evening. Almost deserted. Main dishes came while still eating our Starters. 15% added to the bill without any notice. Never again.

Beautiful place, 100% felt like walking into the 50’s, our server was lovely and made sure we had everything we need, food was delicious and the homemade sausages and pancakes are the best I’ve ever had, overall no complaints would 100% come back

Food was great service very good. Atmosphere & music brilliant.

Great food and atmosphere, value for money and service, highly recommended, 😃

Different to what we are used too, good was excellent, staff friendly, decor fun