Number Eight in Torridge

Wow! Just a shame we don't live a bit closer. Chloe at front of house gave a very warm welcome, which set the scene for a relaxed, and enjoyable evening. It felt like we'd known her for many years, not just met that evening. The service was remarkable and courses perfectly timed considering it is run by just the two of them! Food was both interesting and delicious, and for a multi course taster menu of this quality, full of local produce, it was terrific value. It seems they have pitched it just right, as they seem to be regularly booked out with both locals and visitors to North Devon. A relaxed coffee and a chocolate by the log burner in a comfortable safa, rounded off a wonderful evening. Highly recommended Many Thanks Andy

A wonderful restaurant with superb food. Chloe was very welcoming and friendly and welcomed us using our first names. Our only regret is that we do not live closer. We will definitely visit again.

What a wonderful all round dining experience. The ambience and service were first class. The host Chloe made it a very personal evening. The wine pairing was well selected and definitely worth choosing. We have been to many fine dining restaurants and Joshua's food was up there with the best. The menu was imaginative and the dishes were extremely tasty and beautifully peresented. We will be back Charlie, Jackie, Stephen and Dan

This is the third time we have been in the last six months. This was for my birthday dinner and it was absolutely impeccable. The food is so flavourful with a combination of textures. You can see that a lot of hard work has gone into balancing these out, the result is heavenly. Chloe and Joshua are a fantastic team, and just make the atmosphere somewhere you don’t want to leave. The cocktails are delicious, throughly recommend the Campfire. We’re already booked in again for next month! This is such a gem of a place, the best in Bideford….just book it!

Amazing first impression as you walk through the front door with a warm wood fire glowing away , lovely interesting decor , bar looks great , costy seats around the fireplace , lead to our large table for dinner , we enjoyed every minute of the experience , well presented and flavoursome food . We will be back for sure .thank you Josh and Chloe for cooking and hosting .

A very special place run by two very dedicated young people. The chef produces a great tasting menu which is varied, tastes fantastic and is well balanced. Went to celebrate my wife’s birthday and will definitely return.

Visited number eight for the first time this evening & WOW! It did not disappoint one bit! The decor is absolutely beautiful, We we’re greeted by Chloe who seated us and took our jackets! We waited no time before she came back to take our drinks order and gave us the details of what to expect. The food was absolutely stunning in presentation, flavour & portion! It was the most beautiful mix giving us a taster of such variety, I honestly can’t recommend a restaurant enough! Thank you so much to Josh & Chloe for a beautiful evening.

Wow ; sublime food and service! Thank you! From the cosy drinks on arrival in front of the fire to the spectacular taster menu! Couldn’t recommend a visit highly enough!

Perfection , from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. I recommend reading their mission statement in full on their website before booking, it sets your expectations ensuring you won’t be disappointed. The hosts are first class in their respective crafts comfortable seating. The food just amazing full of flavour and inspired recipes well done . Portion sizes perfect for a tasting menu. Wines and drinks in general fantastic range. We went for the wine pairing option well worth it. The entire experience was 5 star and they are from my home county of Cornwall. Well done guys you made our friends 60 birthday celebrations

Number 8 never fails to deliver as experienced once again to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Starting with the warm welcome from Chloe through to the excellent food prepared by Josh using top quality ingredients, all beautifully presented. Is it any wonder we continue to highly recommend this to friends who want to treat themselves.

I took my husband here for his birthday dinner and it was unforgettable. The food was incredibly well prepared with so many different elements to them. The portion sizes were perfect, the place was visually beautiful. So glad such a gem is not that far from us. We have already planned to visit again. A credit to the owners! Great for a couples night out or with a group of friend who appreciate fine dining.

Another excellent meal at the best restaurant on the area. First time for us at their lovely new home across the river. Food always outstanding and Chloe does a fabulous job on front of house. If we are down in Devon this is the first place we book for a meal.

NUMBER EIGHT: We have had the privileged of eating in some amazing restaurants around Europe but we can honestly say that our meal and service at Number Eight was one of the best we’ve ever had. The quality, imagination and presentation of the food was faultless. If this doesn’t deserve a Michelin star nothing does!

Not somewhere we would usually choose to visit but thought we would try something new and it didn’t disappoint, the food was very good.

Very disappointed with our experience as a pescatarian/vegetarian the options were thoughtless and tasteless. Instead of lamb there was breaded aubergine no flavour what so ever. Instead of chicken was chargrilled courgette. For £85 was really underwhelmed. Don't bother if you don't eat meat chef obviously can't be bothered! Service was lacking for the price you pay had to top up own water and wine.

Fabulous Memories made for life, what an outstanding restaurant run by a dedicated couple. I cannot fault the ambiance, attention to detail, the service was outstanding. The taster menu didn’t disappoint, my taste buds danced to the tune of every mouthful of an extensive taste bud teasing experience. Thank you Team Number Eight.

This husband and wife team have made a bold move over the river to a larger venue. The new spot is chic and modern and the tables generously spaced. The two of them run everything seamlessly and produce top quality food seemingly effortlessly. We had the wine flight which was both well matched and generously poured. My only criticism was that service was a bit brisk & we had to ask for a break before the brisket dish which was accommodated with no fuss whatsoever. An extra pair of hands front of house to serve arrival drinks and seat guests, clear plates could possibly help but I see these two enjoy what they do and they do it incredibly well. Don’t hesitate to visit. You’ll have a special night

We used to come to North Devon regularly but haven’t been for over 20 years What a delight then to find this wonderful restaurant which we were lucky enough to get a table at because of a late cancellation The set menu was brilliant and the wine pairing just right Thank you for a lovely evening

Another wonderful evening with the ever incredible Chloe and Josh. Chloe front of house is incredible, such knowledge - we tried a new wine, Josh's food is divine - every course was wonderful. There's a new desert -how on earth peanut butter can taste so...

This was our first visit and we will definitely be returning. There was a delicious tasting menu of inventive dishes exquisitely cooked by Josh and served by Chloe who managed front of house with charm and efficiency. The dining room was stylish and the table...

A warm welcome from Chloe and amazing cleverly thought out food from Josh made it a night to remember. Next time we holiday in Devon we will be returning to Number Eight.

Wow, what a great restaurant. My wife and I have been privileged to have eaten in some of the best restaurants in London, and indeed, around the world. We had a first class experience at this restaurant, a couple run establishment with a strong history. Chloe, front of house, and Josh, her husband chef made our visit to north Devon most memorable. The six course tasting menu could have easily stood alongside any Michelin starred restaurant, the wine pairing supported the food with ease and Chloe’s service skills made us so comfortable as if we had known her for years. If you enjoy first class food, first class service, and an experience you want to keep talking about, perhaps you should visit No:8 I’m sure you will love it..

First time visiting the restaurant as a family. Food was incredible. A lot of thought had gone in to each course which were original with amazing flavours and presentation, even our 9 year old enjoyed every course. Service was excellent and we will definitely be...

The food is consistently good. The venue is completely gorgeous and the service excellent - as always.

Lovely welcome from Chloe for the fabulous tasting menu. Conversations when booking meant allergies and preferences well catered for, with every dish a taste delight. I discovered the best dessert I ever tasted, which as a chocoholic even more suprising not a hint of choc...

Lovely evening spent at Number 8 . Fabulous food a brilliant service. This couple have got it so right. Keep going and if we are ever back in the area we will be back.

the best experience of fine dinning . Every mouthful was a taste explosion of joy .The menu was superb. Looking forward to another fantastic evening in the summer

We loved our evening at Number Eight it was our first night out as a couple since becoming parents 18 months ago which made us all the more happy it was so special. The hosts are excellent they have kept the numbers relatively low for...

We have eaten at Number 8 many times ,this was the first time to their new restaurant .We had a fabulous evening, the dining experience gets better each time we go.The food and attention to detail is just amazing.Well done to you both

This was our first visit to Number 8 in their new premises. Chloe and Josh have again shown their great flair in creating a stylish ambience for a special meal out. The dining area is spacious which is so important if you do not want...

This place was amazing from start to finish Chloe was super friendly and chatting to everyone that was in the Restaurant, was really good to hear her and Joshua back story. Although we went in March, it was classed as April for working week, I...

The New location , has certainly enhanced the dining experience , the restaurant is looking lovely . The food was as before just stunning , each plate full of flavour and beautiful in presentation . A celebration dinner thoroughly enjoyed .

An absolutely exquisite fine dining experience. Fabulous setting in a beautiful building overlooking the river. Chloe delivers outstanding service nothing is too much trouble. Joshua makes outstanding food, it’s delicate, complex and truly a delight to enjoy. Thank you for looking after us. We will...

This was the first time eating at the new Number Eight, in their new location. We were so impressed with the work that Chloe and Josh have done to the building. It’s lovely inside, beautifully elegant and inviting. The food did not disappoint, it was...

The food here is exceptional. The service was very good. The owners kindly adjusted the menu for me based on my Pescatarian diet. However, a six course tasting menu was too much for us and unfortunately, that is all they offer. We both had a...

Our second visit to Number Eight - our first visiting their new premises. Fantastic service, outstanding food and we can’t wait to visit again soon.

We have had the pleasure of dining at Number Eight a few times over the last couple of years and always have a fabulous time. This was our first visit to the new premises and it did not disappoint. Chloe and Josh have done a...

Dined here last night. The welcome was warm and friendly and there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The food was amazing. Each of the tasting courses were superb, and for the first time in my life I enjoyed eating cauliflower! All credit to Chloe and...

Last night we visited Number Eight for the first time since their relocation within Bideford. What a wonderful experience. They've worked so hard revamping the new premises. All done with flair and sophistication. Now they have an environment to match their wonderful food. Chloe continues...

What can I say the food was truly amazing and the new premises is beautiful . Chloe was lovely and welcomed us by name , I in advanced let them know it was my husbands birthday and they brought out a desert course with a...

We have eaten at Number Eight on at least four occasions now, and every time the food has been superb. I have absolutely no idea how Josh manages to produce food that is perfect every time - can you tell we are huge fans?? Every...

A visit tonight with my wife and mother in law. The quality and quantity of food was exceptional; The food here is on par with the very best of fine dining anywhere in the UK. Chloe does a fantastic job of keeping front of house...

What a find, my husband scours reviews to find the perfect anniversary experience and Number Eight did not disappoint. Fantastic taster menu, wine list and ambience. We’ve had some fabulous culinary experiences over the last 24 years and this was excellent.

Each course had elements that built to a wonderful conclusion. The food was delicious and tantalising as to what we were tasting in so many flavours on each plate, that were matched beautifully. Fish and meat were cooked to perfection. The final pudding burst with...

Well what a wonderful evening, The food and service of the tasting menu was first class. Can not wait to visit again !

Chloe and Joshua have a hidden gem. Outstanding food, service, and ambience. Total professional in everything involved to what was a memorable evening for all lucky enough to be present.

We were thrilled to be offered a cancellation. Number Eight is so popular there's a waiting list! Every time we've eaten at Number Eight it's been a great experience, yesterday the food was incredible. The tasting menu had a wonderful variety and every single course...

My husband and I visited number eight on Friday evening for the tasting menu and it really didn’t disappoint. From the moment we arrived Chloe was extremely welcoming and friendly, my husband is on crutches following on from having surgery nothing was too much trouble...

Small restaurant located in just off the water front in Bideford. The restaurant has approximately 12 covers and offers a perfectly formed 7 course tasting menu. Each course centres around seasonal locally sourced cuisine that is delicate, full of flavour and uncomplicated in the best...

The chef Josh, really knows his flavours, an artist with a phenomenal palette. Hubby and I were fortunate that a cancellation meant we could go on my birthday and enjoy the 7 wonderful courses. Yes each course is small but this is fine dining, definitely...

100% one of the most incredible restaurants in Devon, owned by a lovely couple who work hard to make the experience so rememberable & fantastic The food is something you would find in a top restaurant in London but yet half the price and more of the personal friendly 1 to 1 service I would recommend to everyone and I’m already booked for my birthday to go again, they are that great that every time I leave i will always rebook thank you for bring a bit of posh and glamour to bideford ✨

Finally managed to sample the delights of this fantastic dining experience. Some false starts and rebooking around Covid and they are booked up months in advance. My wife had the pescatarian option while I had the standard 7 course taster menu. Difficult to pick a favourite as the standard was very high and each course was a culinary delight. Inventive combinations of ingredients and flavours beautifully presented. All the tables around us rebooked to come again which explains the need to book well in advance. We will be back!

Been patiently waiting to return to Number 8 for months. We weren’t disappointed. The food as ever was excellent and the service superb.We have always enjoyed our visits and yet again this was a truly wonderful experience of fine dining at its very best.If I have to give readers one piece of advice book early (very early).

From the first course to the last, the food was absolutely superb.. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Would highly recommend

We booked in advance for a double anniversary celebration with friends and we’re so glad we did. Every course was fantastic with such wonderful flavours, textures and the wine all paired beautifully. We couldn’t resist the cheese platters and shared 2 between the four of us and would also highly recommend this extra course. Service was friendly and helpful and was happily changed to a pace to suit us toward the end of our meal when we were starting to get a bit fuller!One bit of constructive criticism, we would have liked a little more explanation about the wonderful food we were being served. With only one person at front of house serving we understand how busy it was, the menu only had minimal information and so a little more info would have been welcome, maybe an additional menu with more detail? However this was a minor thing and it was overall a fantastic dining experience, highly recommended and we would love to experience again in the future.

Yet another superb meal at Number Eight this evening. So many taste sensations, creatively presented. The salmon, black treacle and cucumber was my star dish. Ken loved the strawberry, white chocolate and elderflower. The strawberry sorbet was sensational. What a team you two make. You deserve the awards. Thank you!!!

We visited for my MIL birthday and what an absolutely wonderful evening we had ❤️❤️❤️ The service and food was amazing, such a little gem hidden away. No wonder they are fully booked for weeks. Can’t wait to come again x

Well thought out intimate dining with a good quality tasting menu. The nod to Slovenian wine on the list was also very well appreciated! A great balance of textures throughout the courses. We cannot wait to return when we are back in town.

Outstanding from start to finish. Beautifully presented food in a laid back intimate environment. I can't remember having a better meal anywhere in a very long time

After a cancellation came up we went on Sunday 25th. Four of us braced for a lovely 7 course tasting menu, and tasty it was!!. From start to finish with lots of time to rest between which was great, We thoroughly enjoyed all the courses, especially the variety we had, and the attention to detail of all of it was superb. Not only that the cutlery, crockery, down to the wine glasses have been thought through thoroughly and at sometime we will return. Only 14 covers, which makes it an intimate evening.

Where do we start. Very quiet and lovely restaurant in the middle to town. We were welcomed by a lovely Chloe who knew who we were and welcomed us to our table. We were given a drinks menu and asked for a “pre drink”. The restaurant has only 4 tables so your party feels very private and secluded. The 7 course menu is phenomenal and I feel you can only experience this if you have been there. We had a quiet chat with the owner Chloe and it’s only her and her partner the chef who work there. (They even do the washing up). Every food came out and was warm and full of flavour. Each course was amazing in different flavours you would never match together at home. The menu is a variety of fish and meat. We had a vegetarian in our party who they accommodated to fantastically. I honestly can’t put into words the experience this was. The value for money is brilliant and the chef is on par if not better than any top celebrity chef out there. I would 100% recommend number eight if you are local or a visitor. Get you booking in early as this place is very exclusive and only takes 4 tables at a time. They are currently booked until October (in early July). Overall incredible experience. Get your bookings in. Thanks for an amazing experience.

This is such a great place to eat. Never a duff course on the tasting menu. I shall have to book again now - they are so busy, I won't get in straight away.

I had heard so many good things about Number Eight and seen some beautiful pictures of their food, so I was really looking forward to my first visit! WOW! They certainly met every expectation and more. Outstanding food and service. Stunning table ware, spotlessly clean. I really cannot recommend this young couples restaurant enough. I'm already planning my next visit! Thank you Number Eight for a truly delectable evening.

We have just come back from a wonderful evening at this small restaurant.The food was a taster menu and it was amazing and the cost was very reasonable for the quality of food we had.Wish we lived closer so we could visit more often.

The pandemic had caused us to postpone twice so third time lucky. Josh and Chloe have not been resting during lockdown with various detail changes to further improve a lovely dining experience. The taster menu was amazing with each dish being cooked to perfection with excellent scallops, wonderful lamb and the fascinating combination of flavours which Josh does so well. Chloe as front of house chats without being intrusive and the meal was beautifully paced.

After having two takeaway meals, which were excellent, we were looking forward to having a meal at No.8, due to lockdowns we waited a fair time to get a table and the meal was well worth waiting for, every course on the six course menu was superb and couldn’t be faulted, the quality of the food was backed up by equally good service. We will certainly be returning as soon as we can.

Outstanding. That's the beat way to describe Chloe and Josh's fantastic restaurant Number Eight. We had been numerous times as well as having the delivery menu in the first lockdown and the food is just flawless. Tonight we had the tasting menu and wow the food was out of this world. The balance of flavour combined with the local produce creates an enhanced experience with food that is just amazing. We can not recommend the restaurant and the impeccable service given tonight and we will, 100% be returning back!

How and why this chef does not enter MasterChef, I do not know! Marcus and Monica would be so impressed. We are regulars here and just love it. Every mouthful is an explosion of flavour. The ideas are so unique. The service is also five star! It is a real treat out in these dark days and also by the way very covid safe and spotlessly clean.

This was our first meal out since restrictions were lifted, but we needn’t have worried in the slightest about whether the experience would be any worse compared to previous visits. The food was absolutely delicious, Covid changes were subtle but effective, the service upbeat and lovely and all in all it was a great evening.

If you appreciate fantastic quality food as well as service then look no further than Number Eight, it has it all. It's sad to hear silly comments made by people that obviously don't understand great food, but everyone is entitiled to their own opinion.Yes its pricy for the area but then its not somewhere you would eat on a weekly basis, for special occasions its perfect and would recommend it without hesitation.

We have now eaten at Number Eight on several occasions and each time the food has been superb. The service is excellent, Chloe is professional, friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. Josh’s food is just perfect - where are the Michelin team, and why haven’t they eaten here? Josh and Chloe surely deserve a star - mind you, it’s already difficult enough to get a table here! Our all-time favourite restaurant.

Quite understand why they can only do a tasting menu at the moment but it was fabulous - well worth the cost and an hour journey. Will be booking up again as soon as possible.

A warm and friendly welcome Fabulous service. A well thought out tasting menu. Food was beautifully cooked and absolutely delicious. My wife and I really enjoyed our evening at Number 8. I wish this couple the very best of luck in these difficult times.

What a find! It’s always a gamble when you’re not a local to find somewhere special to eat and on this occasion we made the right choice. The service was excellent, the food first class - it puts many a celebrity restaurant to shame. The 6 course tasting menu was flavorsome, hot and very well presented. We are big foodies and this place did not disappoint. Ten out of ten - well done guys! I wish you both much success for the future.

Such a joy to have a table at number right. As ever a wonderful warm welcome from Chloe and a delicious menu from Josh. They have carefully thought through life in our new strange world, focusing on what they do best. Local ingredients where possible,and a tasting menu showcasing them. Ensuring no wastage, all helping the local economy and must be good for the environment too. Contact the restaurant in advance if you have specific allergies or would prefer a vegetarian menu,Every dish succulent and full of flavour, pork belly, hake, local lamb, strawberries bursting with flavour and the lightest chocolate mousse. Finally a selection of cheese from the South West. Every precaution is taken to make you feel safe as a diner, just a wonderful experience. Like everyone else at Number Eight last night we have booked again. You will need to book in advance if you would like to eat here

So happy to visit Number Eight again, lots of measures in place to make us feel safe and the tasting menu is outstanding, every course was exceptional, well done to Chloe and Joshua

Well what a place. My girlfriend has wanted to eat here for a while and we managed to get a table for her birthday. From the moment we walked in we loved it. Chloe made us feel very welcome and safe and talked us through the tasting menu. The food is absolutely amazing and is some of the best dishes we have ever eaten. It is so good we booked again in a few weeks. Can’t recommend this place enough. We felt so comfortable and safe and can’t wait to go back again. Thanks to Chloe and Joshua for a wonderful evening

This has to be the best cooking in North Devon. Amazing food. Great service. Friends from London said food even better than at Le Manoir. Can't recommend highly enough. Fine dining with stunning flavours. Thank you

After missing out in May for my birthday, we rebooked for SWMBOS' birthday, we were not disappointed. The six course taster menu was superb, fresh home baked bread as a starter, followed by scallop, curry, cucumber, raisin and peanut, wonderful. Pigs cheek, apple, celeriac and black pudding, divine. Hake, mushroom, grape, cauliflower and chicken, excellent. Lamb rump, lamb shoulder, salsa verde and onion, the best I have ever tasted. Strawberries, champagne and basil, heavenly. Last but not least chocolate, cherry, pistachio and yoghurt, I have run out of words to describe the fantastic food we were served. The service once again was first class, professional and very covid safe. We will return.

Been over 6 months since we’ve been able to eat here so we were very much looking forward to returning. Josh and Chloe have had to adapt things so they have switched to a tasting menu as they can’t have the number of customers in. Wow every single course was outstanding. Impossible to say which one was the best as they all were. If you’ve not eaten here before you’re missing out, book in now - if you can get a table that is and they are deservedly extremely busy.

We had one of the best meals of our visit to Devon. Due to Covid, this restaurant is taking 50% deposit for a tasting menu. Fair play to Chloe and Josh, who run this restraint on their own.The 6 course tasting menu is prepared and presented to the highest standard. The food was so good, we can’t stop talking about it days after.Thank you very much for an excellent evening.

Another fabulous meal from Number Eight. This was our first taster meal and it couldn't have been better. Always beautifully presented and thoughtful tasty twists all the way through. Chloe did an excellent job of hosting us and despite a smaller number of covers due to COVID she helps bring a friendly and welcoming atmosphere to the place. Clearly some TLC spent on the place during lockdown as it was decorated as immaculately as the food is presented. I understand that they are pretty booked up through August and September and deserve to be. Just hope they are able to accommodate us when we are next down in the area!

A pleasant friendly welcome from Chloe started off an evening of fine dining.We had the tasting menu which was 6 plates of deliciousness, and we all tried and enjoyed food that we might not have chosen ourselves. Catered for an allergy to shellfish. Beautifully decorated restaurant, great background music, and impeccable service. What a treat for Bideford to have such a special place.

Missing Number Eight, we tried Number Eight at home. A lovely idea, the food selection is good and delivered mid afternoon. The menu is well thought through, cooking was straightforward (one oven temperature and microwave)Importantly instructions were easy to follow, so really easy to prepare with little effort. We had wonderful focaccia, king prawns, a delicious ox cheek cottage pie with carrot puree and vegetables, followed by an incredible chocolate mousse. The bottle of tempranillo was a perfect accompaniment. Whatever Josh and Chloe do, they do it really well

My favourite place to go for special occasions, flawless every time. Always recommend to anyone who hasn't been yet!

Had a fantastic meal at this restaurant last night. The food was amazing and Chloe could not have done more to make our experience perfect We will definitely return and I 100% recommend this restaurant....you will not be disappointed

Second visit to number 8Food fantastic, cooked extremely wellAnd service impeccable.just moved to Devon 6 months ago.what a great find in the food magazine. The presentation of the food would give London restaurants a run for their money. I should know l just retired from being a chef in London myself. We shall definitely be going again.only 1 chef and 1 front of house. They work hard but know what they are doing.

Had a wonderful meal here last evening. Was given free taster of soup/bread, and of dessert. The courses weren't large but very filling. Would definitely recommend.

Following previous reviews we booked this restaurant about 6 weeks before we were due to visit the area on holiday from Leicester. From the first time we spoke with Chloe she was very accommodating and welcoming. The restaurant is very small with only about 8 tables. Despite this it is very intimate and well decorated. The five courses we had were all very well presented and extremely tasteful. I believe the food was on par of Michelin Star quality. Chloe and Josh have developed a fabulous 5 star restaurant. Don't change anything and please don't go anywhere until we return next year. Thanks both for a wonderful evening and great food. S & C...

My wife booked a table at Number Eight for my birthday as we were spending the weekend in Westward Ho!. I’m so glad she did! We each had 3 courses and each one was amazing! The small in between courses were beautiful too. Every dish was made with thought, love and precision and you could tell the chef loved their job. Service was attentive and professional and the courses came at just the right pace. With it being a small restaurant and only having a small number of tables, it’s worth booking in advance.

So lucky to have this on my doorstep. A superb birthday treat. Faultless and soooooo tasty. Wonderfully unusual. Cannot rate this place high enough on so many levels.

Great choice of top quality food - every dish sounded amazing and every dish we chose delivered on taste and quality. Service excellent and will be returning for sure.

Our favourite restaurant in Bideford. Chloe and Josh have created a relaxed modest sized restaurant. Menu changes regularly to utilise local produce in season. Usually meat and fish both feature. Chloe is front of house and is a relaxed, friendly and efficient hostess. Josh works the kitchen where the fine dishes are prepared. With just the two of them working all aspects the bookings are phased to ensure the meals arrive in a timely manner. A very special place.

The service was very good considering it is just one lady on her own working. Our drinks where never empty and we where never sat with empty plates infront of us. The food was fantastic as we expected. We will definitely be back!

I've now been here several times, everytime the food and experience for my wife and I has been amazing. Every mouthful of food is exquisite, a true dining experience of the highest standard. I highly recommend you try here

Glowing previous reviews have been more than justified from our first visit for the tasting menu. Chloe is charming and were Joshua to enter Masterchef, the professionals, one would certainly not bet against him winning. Overall, the most accomplished and delicious tasting menu we have experienced anywhere in the Westcountry.

It’s not often you find somewhere where you feel so at home, great service, fantastic food and you don’t get ripped off by the wine list. When I do I am hesitant to write about it because all of a sudden it becomes popular and more difficult to get booked. Hence, my title of the review. We were looked after by Chloe, one of the owners who obviously loves what she is doing alongside her husband, the chef. A bit of a dream partnership, me thinks.

We have just had another wonderful meal at Number Eight..possibly the best yet. Every dish was packed full of flavour and varying textures. Mackerel with Rhubarb, just enough tartness to cut through the rich oily fish ; Hake on Fungi..in a caramel sauce? Mmmmm; Passion Fruit Posset had so many zingy tropical fruit flavours yum, yum. I didn't mention the amuse bouche and pre-dessert ...both divine. Deservedly winning awards, we really enjoy a night out here and are returning in 2 weeks...can't wait!

FOH: Lovely owner/FOH, attentive without hovering over tables

An excellent fine dining cosy restaurant with warm friendly helpful service and a brilliant menu. The dishes are an interesting combination of fine flavours all beautifully served, It is excellent value for money and many additional touches make the experience very special. Booking is probably essential and there is a large public car park close by.