One Stop Snacks in Torridge

We stayed on an extra day in Bideford to be able to come to this restaurant to have a special meal to celebrate a birthday. The whole experience was simply perfect. Lydia is so welcoming and friendly in creating a happy and relaxing atmosphere. Florian’s skill in the kitchen is of the highest order with every element beautifully prepared using only the very best local ingredients. Scallops made an exquisitely delicate starter. My wife had the salted cod dish and loved it. Having grown up by the sea, I spent a happy hour attacking half of a very large and wonderfully fresh crab with home-made mayonnaise and sour-dough bread. We even shared 3 puddings between us so that we could each have the delicious crême brûlée without missing out on the home-made pistachio and almond ice cream. Really good choice of wines - we had the Crémant de Bourgogne which was the perfect complement to the food and only recently added to their wine list. We both agree that this really was one of the best meals we have had anywhere in the world. Thank you Lydia and Florian.