Nartnapa Thai Cuisine in North Devon

Lovely Thai restaurant , a bit out of the way , walked from Lynton village centre (20 mins). Smallish menu options which I prefer. All food tasted great , served hot by a attentive host. Our party of 5 departed happy & full.

Great little restaurant tucked away just on the outskirts of Lynton. Concise menu done well. We went for pad Thai and green chicken curry - both were so good. Lovely service. Just marked down as venue could do with a bit of investment like a new carpet!

After booking a short break in the Lynton area, and reading other reviews, we just had to try this place. Fortunately, we booked ahead, as it’s a very small restaurant and don’t open every day. The food was simply out of this world, not cheap, but the portions were generous, and full of flavour. I had the green chicken curry, with jasmine rice, absolutely delicious. My wife had the chicken and cashew stir fry, which she thoroughly enjoyed. This place is a must visit if you’re in the area, but make sure you book a table.

We had a lovely early evening meal. The food was well cooked, very tasty and freshly cooked. The service was very good and very polite. We would recommend this restaurant for a very good priced meal.

Went here on a Thursday night early October. Quite busy so worth booking. Check their winter hours for opening times. Really lovely meal - authentic Thai made with fresh ingredients. Duck red curry delicious and Pad Thai and noodle dishes all yummy. Generous portions and really nice crockery which helps set it off. Lovely atmosphere and great, friendly service. Would highly recommend a visit.

Reviews are so good we thought we’d try ourselves- Chicken Pad Thai was so delicious - definitely visit again when we are in the area. We drove down from lynton which took about 4 mins. Very friendly helpful staff. Thank you

The reviews don't lie. The star of the show here is the food. The pub is charming and the service is good but what remains in the memory is the quality and freshness of the food. We had tempura squid and home made Thai fishcakes to start followed by a chili and Thai basil stir fry and a green curry. All delicious. Particularly of note is the freshness of the ingredients and generosity of servings. I have recommended it to family who live in North Devon.

After reading all the good reviews, we decided to book and try for ourselves - it did not disappoint!! The menu is the perfect size so that all dishes can be executed perfectly. In our party of 3 we chose a stirfry a pannang curry and a green curry. All 3 dishes we expertly cooked and tasted delicious. The portions were very generous. I thoroughly recommend this place and will definitely visit again when I am next in the area.

Superb food. Delicious fragrant, fresh food. Set in a pub, restaurant to the rear. Excellent, great little find 👍👍 very friendly and informed staff, highly recommended

Sadly we could not go for the meal but ordered a takeaway, it was amazing, best we have had, shame we didnt get the chance to go for a meal. The location is slightly out of Lynton but you can walk via Lynway (Steep hill)

Amazing food, best Thai food I’ve had since visiting Thailand 6 years ago. Lovely quaint location over looking a stream. Highly recommended.

Had a take away vegan vegetable pannang curry and a pork pannang curry which were absolutely delicious.Just the right mix of spices and hot chilli flavour. Lovely rice. The vegan vegetable spring rolls were not so good. In my view it was the oil in the fryer.

10/10 food. Great service and friendly . Alsp you can smash a bitter with your meal. If you come here ask about Rodger !¡!!!!!!!!!!!

I have wanted to try this place for a very long time, curious about a Thai restaurant tucked away in North Devon. It was well worth the wait. The food is home cooked by someone who clearly knows about authentic Thai food. We had the Fish Cakes and Duck Rolls to start and the Chicken Penang and Ginger Stir Fried Noodles with Prawns for mains. Everything was beautifully presented, with fresh ingredients and a combination of delicious flavours. Even the side salads had great attention to detail and complemented the main dishes brilliantly . A thoroughly enjoyable meal with warm and friendly service. We look forward to returning in the summer.

Absolutely delicious meal at Nartnapa, just my wife and I, very busy but the staff were very attentive. I had the Pad Thai with prawns, it was very nice and my wife had Green Curry with chicken which was also delicious. Would definitely recommend, but book before!

We have recently moved to the area and were looking for somewhere to go for my birthday meal. We were not disappointed. We had the mixed platter to share and it was my first time eating squid which was very tasty and a great texture. I then had Pad Thai Chicken which was amazing, lots of great flavours and textures. Lovely atmosphere, great service from the lady running the bar and taking orders and also the guy bringing the food out. Well done everyone.

We'd already been to Nartnapa and had a lovely dinner a whole back and were looking forward to our return in the newly renovated restaurant. We went back with family tonight and had such an amazing time. The woodburner was aglow, keeping the new dining space lovely and warm. The new decor is vibrant and stylish with plenty of atmosphere and the churning river Lyn audible just below. We knew the food would be good but it truly was beautiful. Spring rolls, tempura, penang, green curry and stir fry were all great. Brilliant for veggies and non veggies alike. The lovely staff were so knowledgeable and helped adjust a few things to cope with an allergy. Our family were really impressed that we have such a great place on our doorstep. We are very lucky. We will be recommending to everyone. Congratulations to the Cottage Inn - you really are doing an amazing job of it. Thankyou

Excellent food with superb flavours and good presentation. We really liked the revamp too, and the prices are reasonable. So why only 4 stars? When the card reader is placed on the table with the service charge percentages showing it is only polite for the waitress to turn away while payment and, in particular, the service charge are dealt with. For her to stand over and watch is a definite NO. I completely disagree with supposedly voluntary service charges anyway, but to be watched when deciding what percentage is to be given, took the edge off an otherwise very pleasant evening.

Visited for evening meal and was not disappointed. Food was sooooo good. Everything tasted amazing. Service was excellent, attentive and friendly. Would definitely visit again David and Anne.

Impromptu stop off that resulted in us having some lovely Thai food. The Pad Thai here is one of if not the best I’ve ever had. Lovely setting with roaring fire and window view of the river, plus great service.

Slightly out the centre of Lynton but worth a visit. Quiet settling and we had a lovely view of the river. Good choice on the menu so something for everyone. Food was exceptional and the spices really hit the pallet. We booked in advance and would definitely recommend.

Delicious food with multiple vegetarian options. Lots of seating inside and out between the Thai and the pub. Staff were very helpful and friendly

Super tasty Thai food which is aromatic and delicious. Caters for a variety of dietary requirements and service was excellent. Great selection of real ales also. A word of caution- if you have a large car, approach from Lynmouth (up the hill) as the entrance to the car park is very narrow.

Great Thai restaurant. I’d been wanting to visit and bring my family and it was their first visit and my fourth. They were impressed. Wonderful fresh ingredients and very tasty. Also helpful and attentive staff. We loved the pad Thai, curry and stir fry dishes and the sharing starter platters were very moreish !

This family run pub is well worth a visit. The food is absolutely delicious, the host is very friendly and the waiting staff can’t be faulted. If you’re looking for genuine Thai food you won’t be disappointed here.

Absolute gem of a place. Authentic Thai food for all the family. We had the spring rolls (veg and duck) to start with Panang chicken / Thai chicken noodles with basil and chilli to follow. The kids loved the chicken over fried rice (they’re usually very fussy!) Definitely worth a visit. The Malbec was a great accompaniment to the spicy food. Thanks for our special evening, sat beside the river in the old Cottage.

The food was lovely! We both had the Pennang curry and our little boy had the kids rice dish. Both were so tasty. The staff were lovely too. I recommend this place, Thai food is my favorite too.

An excellent choice of gluten free Thai food. The Pannang chicken curry was absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and helpful too, making the whole occasion really enjoyable.

We were disappointed by this restaurant. Vegetables piled high, and only a little of the main ingredient. Squid very rubbery. Parking is by the pub, down a steep narrow ramp. I preferred to park on the road. Expensive.

Quite simply some of the most exquisite Thai food I have ever experienced. Perfectly fired up with chilli, there is heat, but it is blended so expertly with sublime flavours that it’s like a flavour explosion in your mouth. I’m literally salivating as I write....

Never tried Thai food before and when we stayed at Sunny Lyn we ate here three times in one week! We had a take away to eat at our holiday lodge and were very impressed with the seafood stir fry. Vegetables were delightfully al dente...

We visited 3 years ago when we stayed on the camp site next door and it was excellent, so we decided to go again - we’re glad we did! The menu is quite small and the food freshly made to an really good standard. We...

I had dinner here after a long day on the South West Coast Path. The restaurant was very full but Kirsty managed to squeeze me in. After reading the other reviews I had high expectations and I’m pleased to report I wasn’t disappointed. The menu...

A simple menu of beautifully cooked Thai dishes. The Thai fishcake starter was particularly good. Really easy going place and attentive staff who enjoy giving great service.

Excellent quality and fresh ingredients. We love Thai food and this is probably the best Thai restaurant we have been to. They also have their own micro brewery which is an added bonus.

I wrote this back in 2017. . "The ladies that manage the Lynmouth Bay Cafe recommended us this “pub/restaurant” and we were not disappointed. It was worth making the booking as it was busy, which is good. We started with a sharing platter of lovely...

This restaurant is a must visit for us whenever we are in Lynton. Nice setting overlooking the river and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The Thai food is excellent. A visit to Lynton without a meal in this lovely place in Lynbridge is...

We have been to Thailand many times and are really into Thai food. A lot of the time eating Thai in the UK is a bit hit and miss, but the meal we had here was quite superb. Really well balanced and tasty with just...

We decided for a takeaway, very tasty and big portions. If you are hungry when ordering beware as we could not eat it all.

Excellent place if you love Thai food. Really lovely welcoming staff, nothing too much trouble, and food excellent. Fat Belly beer was a real nice ale too. Had two meals here, one was a takeaway which again was excellent. And there was a special burger...

We made an online request to book a table here ahead of our Easter weekend stay in Lynton and received a call the next day confirming the booking. We were staying in the centre of Lynton and this was about a 20 minute walk away...

First visit here and enjoyed our walk along Lynway from our B&B (it is sufficiently lit for a walk home in the dark, but if shadows spook you, take a torch!). The staff are so helpful and friendly they work well as a team (I...

One of the best meals that I have ever Eaten! Staff were very friendly and the place had a lovely feel.

The prices are misleading on website and are not the same as the inflated prices at the restaurant. On the website, a Chicken Pannang curry for example is advertised at £11. We arrived and were shocked to discover that the price is now £14.50 and...

The chef is a Thai lady cooking exceptional Thai food and the bar manager took the greatest care of us making our evening a wonderful experience . Thanks to you both xx

We booked this restaurant as it came recommended by friends. We had a wonderful experience. The lady that served us was brilliant nothing was too much trouble. My husband tried the beer which was great ( his words). My favourite was the Thai fish cakes....

For a Thursday evening in February this was a very popular restaurant. Booking ahead was a good move. Great starters; local mussels and Thai fish cakes followed by a chicken and cashew stir fry and a pork Penang curry were excellent. The staff were very...

Such lovely food. Authentic dip sauce, with crackers. Small but noticeable touches. Meal was top class. Beer cold and large jugs. Warm roaring fire, same spirit as their 2 hostess. Dogs were welcomed. Look at this..

Fantastic hosts, nothing to much trouble. Authentic quality amazing Thai food. Thank you for a lovely evening and your kind hospitality

Stunning food, priced realistic once you appreciate the portions. Service a little slow, but wasn’t in a rush.. would visit again.

Absolutely beautiful food. We are locals who get takeaways from here, first time in the restaurant. Tried new things on the menu and it was just amazing! Worth a visit for some proper Thai food!

What a great atmosphere at this Thai restaurant, really friendly and efficient service and we both had some of the best Thai food we’ve tasted. Well worth a visit

Great marketing on The website Not sure they can’t get real produce here in U.K. But lived in Esan Thai for many years and food is not Thai at at Oil stir fry which I could of cooked better and I can’t cook well. Menu...

Went here for a Thai meal. Restaurant is in The Cottage Inn. Beautiful setting, looking over the river. Wonderful meal, the best Thai food we've eaten in a while. The pub also produces it s only beer, Fat belly, my husband informed me " that's...

We thoroughly enjoyed the great Thai food - a small menu but well-executed. The welcome is warm and friendly, the atmosphere laidback and relaxed.

Nartnapa is an authentic and beautiful Thai restaurant. We visit every time we are in the area, the dishes are tasty, fresh and beautifully presented. Staff are friendly and attentive. I would absolutely recommend a visit if you are in the area.

This is an excellent establishment, food, drink and staff all first rate. Do drop in if you can, but be sure to book, its popular.

We chose to celebrate our first wedding anniversary with a meal at the Nartna Thia However despite the great food cooked from an average menu, we cannot recommend this restaurant due their poorly executed booking system and abysmal service with their inability to resolve their...

Im sure the food here is great but trying to book a table is a nightmare!! Their booking policy is absolutely dreadful. The business does not answer the phone. I was given a recorded message which was 2 days out of date telling me to...

Visited with a group of eight for our final meal together after walking the Two Moors Way. The menu is small but we were given good information and advice as to what to order and we were not disappointed All agreed it was the best...

We had a lovely meal here. It was a busy evening but staff were attentive and polite. The food was excellent too. Well done team!

Not just the best thai meal I've ever eaten, it also rates as one of the best meals ive ever eaten in any restaurant. So good we immediately rebooked for 4 days later. Yes the menu is limited and if I lived in the area...

Bit of a tough walk up the hill from Lynmouth and not the biggest variety you will find on a Thai menu, but the fishcakes are the best we've had in the UK, the Panang curry was delicious and the wife said her beef ramen...

Went here for dinner with friends, ambience was nice and the food devine. Had a mixed platter and pad Thai which were absolutely gorgeous, the portions were huge too and you had the option to take it away with you if you couldn't finish it....

The food was good and all very fresh. The meals were very pricey compared to other Thai restaurants we have eaten at. The hybrid lager that they brew was really lovely and went down a treat. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

What a great little restaurant, thai food with a difference, superb starter and main. Excellent value. Will visit again.

The best Thai cuisine we have eaten since being in Thailand! We had the vegetarian spring rolls & calamari to start, followed by the specialty Thai noodles (to die for) and Pad Thai chicken, both so authentic and perfectly cooked. Having read the reviews, we...

Really good food, and the service was attentive. Restaurant and grounds need work and felt very neglected in places.

We visited following trip advisor reviews whilst on holiday. Booking was easy and courteous with a Facebook message followed by a call back. On arrival we were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome. Menu wasn’t over complicated and food was absolutely delicious, our favourites...

Freshly cooked, delicious, authentic Thai food - lovely surprise as always find Tripadvisor reviews so varied that I never quite know what to expect - thanks guys it was an absolute treat - and if you are reading this don’t hesitate to go there!

The owners were able to cater for our large group of 12 for our daughter’s 20th birthday and we couldn’t have been happier. The quality of this Thai cuisine was absolutely first class - probably the best curry, stir fry & ramen our group have...

We went here last night for supper. There was a mix up with the booking but Kirsty sorted it and sat us in the back by a window. My noodle dish arrived without the noodles but it wasn't a problem, I simply asked for a...

We visited here for a meal yesterday and it was delicious. We were fortunate to get a table last minute due to a cancellation. The starters and mains were both as delicious as one another, were fresh and thoughtfully prepared. As was stated on their...

The food was Amazing, you must go if your in the area. Great service to. Will definitely be back,when visiting Lynton.. Lovely place.

We visited whilst on holiday. The food was absolutely delicious. Spring rolls, squid, seafood pad Thai and Thai green curry! All absolutely to die for. Not cheap but worth every penny! Beautiful views from the back windows.

I have eaten here several times and usually rate this 5 star, but the meal last night was so disappointing. The salt and pepper squid no longer has a lovely tamarind sauce. I tried khoa na, with seafood skewers. The seafood was just prawn and...

On arrival we were advised it is now a buffet and if you leave any food on your plate, the food will be weighed and a charge applies! Really? Quality wasn't great, not much choice. Our worst meal in Lynton by far.

We were recommended by a B and B owner from Ilfracombe.The staff were friendly and very accommodating. The food was absolutely amazing.Best Thai I have ever had and I have had a number in my time. We shared the delicious salt and pepper squid and...

Very very disappointing, why the good reviews? We were told they had not enough staff so they were now doing a buffet. We were also told that we could have as many helpings as we wanted, however if we left food it would be weighed...

Long wait for buffet food and only then in drips and drabs. Very poor service of the food, tempted to walk out but had hungry family and it was a birthday treat for 2 children so wasn’t allowed to complain to the manager. Now food...

Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere was really good. Staff were really pleasant and the brewery beers were fantastic - tried a selection and all recommended. The only downside I’d say is the price. £20 a head really is too much for a buffet...

Covid rulles followed, felt safe. Food was nice but not as spectacular as we were expecting and quite expensive. Mixed starters for two was £18 (see photo) - battered chicken wing (one each), squid, spring roll, Thai fish cake and slaw salad, the dip served...

Never disappoint, even though service style has altered slightly to accommodate the current situation, everything has been sublime. The staff are still friendly as ever, food is still top notch, fresh and tasty and actually pushed us out of our comfort zone to try something...

This isn’t what you expect. Its a little country pub, but is in fact a Thai restaurant. The food is wholesome and really good. The only problem is that it is too far from Lynmouth so we had to get a taxi. This however was...

Had a lovely meal here, very friendly staff. My only criticism is they need to fix the lock in the ladies!

Top notch!! Coming from Guildford we have quite a few Thai restaurants to compare to but this place beats them all!! It was fantastic, great flavours fresh ingredients, really delicious! Set in an old pub too that brews it’s own beer!!! It’s an amazing place...

Thai is my favourite cuisine. There is a superb native Thai cooking here and so it was well done. My only criticism is that is was delivered as a British size portion when I would have preferred to have had several small street food sized...

We ate here one evening whilst staying in Lynton, we enjoyed it very much, the food is interesting and the beer good. They catered for my shellfish allergy very well. Would visit again.

Delicious Thai food. We were really impressed. Excellent service. The best fish cakes we have ever eaten. Would highly recommend

this was a very enjoyable visit, superb thai food which I thought was quite reasonable, good selection of beers, very friendly staff, only down side was what I thought was expensive price of the bottles of proscecco (£26.50)

The Restaurant is in a pub next to main rd. Not that close to Lynton. Food and service was excellent. The place needs an update. All is so good but the pub looks run down. And thats not fair as Thai food is worth coming...

The best Thai food we have tasted. Great value and atmosphere. The staff were very helpful in booking our taxi which was waiting for us as we left. We will definitely return.

Doesn't look like much from the outside but don't be put off - Nartnapa is well worth a visit. We booked online 2 days ahead and I recommend this approach as (a) it worked seamlessly and (b) they are very popular. We had a lovely...

Given the reviews on trip advisor, I have to say the evening was disappointing. Although we had booked some time ago, we were seated in the bar area rather than the restaurant. The decor left a lot to be desired. If I had dropped in...

I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough, its genuinely the best Thai food I think I've ever eaten. We went early evening on a Tuesday and it was very busy, luckily we'd booked. I went for the Thai spring rolls which were picture perfect, with...

The menu was wider than our last visit. The food was really great. We sat overlooking the Lyn river which just enhanced the experience. Staff were all really helpful and friendly and the service was just right. Highly recommended. The duck spring rolls and ramen...

Best Thai food since I’ve been to Thailand maybe even better. Tom Yong soup was certainly the best with all inedible elements removed. The duck street and the chicken curry pan nag were absolutely awesome. Truly worth the walk up the hill from Lynmouth. Wine...

Came for dinner at this Thai restaurant in a pub on the outskirts of Lynton. Attentive & friendly service. My starter of salt & pepper squid was absolutely amazing and possibly the best I ever had. My husband was happy with the edamame though it...

what a find!! Looks like a typical pub but serves the most delicious Thai food!! You should go! Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Booked this for our last night and it was EXCELLENT. Staff all very friendly, food, whilst not cheap, was SUPERB. Without doubt this was the best food/service we had over 4days and would DEFINITELY recommend.