Skewer House Taunton in Taunton Deane

Phenomenal food, not cheap but I was happy to pay for the quality. The service was impeccable, super quick and very attentive. A 3 course meal for two with 1 alcoholic/ 1 fizzy drink came to £71.45

Absolutely buzzing on a November Saturday night, main meals still going out just before 10pm yet the service was still friendly, attentive and top notch all round. Food was beautifully cooked, so different from anything else we've had in the UK or abroad. Definitely worth visiting, just make sure you book!

It a different experience food was great will return ..

You wouldn’t believe you are in little Taunton, this restaurant is a gem. You go through the door and you are teleported in one of those Portuguese distinct taverns from the streets of Porto. The atmosphere is great, Portuguese music playing in the background, busy waiters bringing all types of delicious food, small tables full of customers that seem they are enjoying themselves. The food was spot on, the skewers of various meat types are the main meal that you can build you dinner, and the “pièce de résistance” is the desert, various glorious cheesecakes. The staff were also great, always ready to serve and accommodate any request, happy and polite.

Food was delicious, second to none. Staff friendly, welcoming and attentive. Will definitely return!

Our second visit, this time to celebrate my son’s birthday. The food was amazing, excellent value and all the staff were very polite and friendly. They even put up a happy birthday banner. Thank you for the great food and a great night. The best restaurant in Taunton!

The skewer House was without a doubt absolutely amazing in every way! The food was impeccable, all the staff were welcoming and gave fantastic service! I can't wait to go again!

Had a lovely meal here this past weekend. Food was superb. Lamb was cooked to perfection, and the selection of sides and bread was utterly fantastic. Only gripe was feeling a little rushed to get through the meal and order etc as had 2 or 3 people asking if we'd like the bill. However, was overall impressed with the service and will be back !

Fantastic Maderian restaurant. Amazing food and great value for money!

Had another lovely evening here, friendly staff, drinks order came wrong but quickly rectified, no fuss and pretty laid back. Tasty food and fun to eat makes for a great and convivial evening!

Been here 6 times now, every single time they are bang on the money. My favourite restaurant

Absolutely love the food here. I travel from Plymouth which is a 2 and a half hour round trip because of this.😋

The food was amazing ! Lamb 10/10 Unfortunately the the brunette lady who is « supposed » to be in charge of the waitresses was very unpleasant as soon as we arrived. We felt almost unwelcome (we didn't have a reservation confirmation but the restaurant had at least 10 free tables so.. well..) Even worse: when serving these wonderful lambs (thanks to the chef and his team), she downright yelled at us because we did not give the places of our dishes to the nearest second (we were with 2 children so a bit of understanding wouldn't hurt...). In short, great dish but disastrous service from this brunette lady. The other young people who cleared and served us were great! courage to them ! But I don’t think the restaurant is the right work for this lady tbh ! Good luck

Great atmosphere, amazing food. And friendly staff. Great value for money too. Love the cooking of the chorizo. Desserts are really nice too.

Food is incredible staff was great we all had a lovely time x

Amazing place. No other words needed. And they made the most amazing lemon cheesecake for my birthday (pre ordered). Just wow…..

Amazing food. The staff were good.

Good food and ambiance, staff were very friendly. Could do with some cushions for those with sensitive rear ends.

They have the most ridiculous way to book a table. At first they don't answer the 5 emails, sent to them within the last 2 weeks! I go into the restaurant to try and book a table, they claim to not have their diary to hand to be able book one and then.... They reply to one of my emails claiming to not have received the others errrr..DOH! We won't be eating here then!

Fantastic evening at Skewer House. Lovely food, attentive service and a unique atmosphere. Huge number of choices available via the menu and cheese cake dessert was a real treat.

First time here despite coming to live in Taunton five years ago. Excellent food and great atmosphere inside. The meals are filling and good price for freshly cooked food. Booking recommended as it gets busy!

First time visiting here with friends. Not only is the food and atmosphere amazing but the whole evening is an experience. A skewer of halloumi over flaming ouzo was so fun! As a vegetarian there was lots on offer. The house special is a great deal and plenty of food for 2 to share! The halloumi was so nice with the roasted vegetables. The cheesecake was a huge slice and 2 of us couldn’t finish it! Will definitely return!

Fantastic all round. My first visit but my sister has been several times. Lovely atmosphere. Staff attentive. Delicious food. Sangria top notch! Thoroughly recommend. 5 stars plus from us.

Amazing food & huge portions, I recommend that you have the skewer house special & share it between 2

Took my dad and partner here with my husband for my birthday. I’ve been a few times so know the food is amazing so wanted to show my dad. Fantastic food as always the lamb is so tender and tasty. Also had a cheesecake which in the past have been a bit meh but this lemon meringue one was amazing! What I will say is perhaps we could have a bit less service? Not joking we had 4 different servers at least come and ask us how the food was. Pretty sure at one point we did have every single one working come and ask us the same thing we made a joke of it like oh who haven’t we seen think it’s just the girl with brown hair oh there she is! So yeah maybe just the one dedicated server so we don’t get harassed would’ve been good. We were there when they just opened so maybe they were a bit bored or just wanted us out quicker. We weren’t there long we had to fend them off to try and get a break between meal and cheesecake think we only managed 15 mins. But yeah if you haven’t been you absolutely must go it’s the best food in Taunton in my opinion. When everyone else seems to be lowering the quality and upping the price these guys don’t seem to be following that trend!

Stunning food, excellent service with a very helpful explanation by our Waitrose of what and how to order . Very authentic Portuguese experience here . Our 2nd time, our friends first time . Food cooked as we all liked it to medium rare to well done . We love it here

Absolutely scrumptious food and such a fun atmosphere, feels like you're abroad!

Amazing all round, stupidly good food, very friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Can't recommend it enough. The flaming Chorizo was an awesome starter.

Incredible food, great service and great authentic atmosphere. 10/10 from us!

Visited here for the first time to celebrate our wedding anniversary & we absolutely loved it, lovely outdoor area, fantastic food & great service. We will be back!

absolutely love the food and staff here, we came for my partners birthday a little while ago and they surprised us by decorating our table with a big happy birthday banner! absolutely wonderful and we cant wait to eat here again

Great food helpful staff Cheese cakes are amazing 😻

We picked this restaurant at random while staying locally simply to try a different style of food but were rewarded with delicious food served by delightful staff.

Quirky and rustic with a good atmosphere, enjoyable different to the norm dining experience with a holiday vibe, food is tasty with good variety of flavours, deserts are sweet. Service was good. Car park behind is free after 6pm.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere.

Best restaurant in town if you like meat!

Lovely food, fab service and just a great experience all round. We will definitely be back!

I was not satisfied with the indifference and sarcarsm on the part of the Portuguese employee who served us, firstly, there were 3 Brazilians and an Englishwoman, we ordered for Portuguese, my colleague asked a simple question, about the different dishes, she responded badly and said for him to ask her questions in English, I found it disrespectful and pure arrogance, not everyone speaks English very well and takes refuge in being served in an environment that speaks the same language, I considered this an attitude of mockery and racism, as was the our first time at the venue we were a little lost in the menu, she called an English attendant because she didn't want to speak Portuguese, and the attendant said, good luck with them, I speak little English but I understood the abuse very well, we will never return to this restaurant, and I will not recommend it to any Brazilian friend, simple as that

A fantastic meal, can highly recommend the beef skewer, halloumi and maize. We weren't expecting the cheesecakes to be as big as they were - amazing!

Been a number of times, always great food, but sometimes the service can vary

Amazing restaurant! Great value for money and fantastic food- will always be my go to restaurant in Taunton🤩

Lovely time!!!! The food was delicious!! I will definitely come back

Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Only hard bit is what to choose!

The First thing we noticed about The Skewer House as we walked in the door was the atmosphere. Everyone looked like they were having an amazing time. It looked very lively and fun. This made us very excited for the evening. The staff were very attentive. We were seated quickly, served quickly and all requests were handled with care. The food came on giant skewers which was an amazing experience that none of our party had seen before. Everything we ate tasted tender and full of flavour. For dessert we ordered the Diam bar cheese cake. This was to die for! If you go I definitely recommend trying their cheese cakes, honestly the best cheese cake I've ever had! It was the first time my family had come all the way from Norfolk to visit me here in Taunton since I moved. We went here for our first meal and what a great start to there visit! They absolutely loved it! It make our catch up together very special with lots to talk about. Thank you to the Skewer House for a wonderful evening. We hope to visit again soon.

Delicious food, meat cooked to perfection and nice atmosphere. I highly recommend and definitely we will go back soon.

Delicious food, meat cooked to perfection and nice atmosphere!

Just been here and the food was amazing nice, the staff and kind and can have a good laugh with them, this is what I call a lovely meal out with friends or family or even on your own. Would recommend this to anyone and already have to friends and family, was a great evening.

Our favourite place to dine! Beautiful food, great staff and best cheesecakes around! Can’t recommend it enough.

Food was amazing, authentic music, atmosphere was great. Decent size portions. Would definitely go back. Sangria was lovely. Service fantastic. Highly recommend.

We had our meal on the 30/3/24. The first thing we commented on when arriving was the atmosphere which was welcoming and exciting. We then ordered our drinks, followed by food all within good time and were served very quickly. All the staff were friendly and warm towards their customers and very attentive to any requests. The food was incredible, we loved all of it. Everything was full of flavour and at a reasonable price. The best part for me was the dessert. The cheese cake was to die for, honestly I've been craving another one ever since! We booked with The Skewer House as a celebration after not seeing my Dad for so long and it was a brilliant atmosphere for this occasion. The experience of having food on the skewers definitely gave us something to talk about as it was something new for all of us and we love it! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Been a once before for a family meal and it was such a lovely vibe and the food was amazing, definitely five stars

The best restaurant in Taunton! A slice of the Mediterranean, delicious food, great drinks and just a wonderful evening experience! Highly recommend!

Was told about this place over and over by many of my colleagues at how lovely the food is. And wow were they right. First time was the Xmas party and then in the new year. Everything I've had so far had been amazing. Have had the 3 course on each occasion. I'm in the process of working my way through the menu. The staff are great and the place has a great ambience. Don't take my word for it , go try it you won't regret it. The food is LUSH 👌😁

Absolutely love this place . Great food, Great service, Great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend x

I've visited multiple times with different friends and it's always my first thought when going out for an evening meal! The portions are great, the food tastes amazing, never had a bad experience, and the dessert options are always good. Definitely one of my favourite restaurants, highly recommend!

Absolutely amazing food, beautiful building and the best desserts you could ever imagine!

Been here 4/5 times with groups of 6 of us. Very friendly staff and very quick and easy service. Food is always tasty and warm. Portions are great and plentiful. Desserts are beautiful. Best place in Town for food.

Everything about the skewer house is just brilliant! The food is absolutely gorgeous, the staff are attentive (but not in an annoying way!), the restaurant is beautiful. I’ve already booked to come back, I’d highly recommend to everyone.. oh and their cheesecakes are to die for!!

Always the best night out in Taunton. Food is delicious and fresh, and good value with big portions! From the flaming chorizo to the house-made dessert selection, everything is incredible. Friendly staff and brilliant atmosphere. I always feel like I'm on an island holiday when I eat here.

We have been many times and it never disappoints! The food is always amazing and the desserts are to die for… yum!! The staff are lovely and friendly :) A favourite of ours in Taunton!

I love the food and the atmosphere. 5*

Skewer House is my favourite eatery in Taunton. Anytime we have friends or family come to visit I try to bring them here. Note to readers: book as early as you can because they fill up quickly. 📖 So far we have tried lamb, chicken, prawn and steak kebabs. Have yet to try the flaming chorizo dish, which is equally exciting to see sat on adjacent tables ablaze. 🔥 The decor is authentic and atmospheric. Notably the melted down candles that greet the entrance and dried garlands set the tone of the evening - transported from damp British high street to the sub-tropical Mediterranean. 🌺 Food has always been cooked well and sauces are delicious. A large choice of side-dishes makes it hard to pick just a few. We tend to go for the one skewer with 2 sides deal. Brought my partner's mum here who identifies as a "fussy eater", and even she complimented her food. 💁 Lastly but certainly not least.... Poncha cocktails! Highly recommend, but beware... One may lead to another. 🤩🍹🥭

Outstanding in every way . Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone whether a small group or a large group anything catered for and nothing is too much trouble,

Dined at Skewer house multiple times. Food is always spot on and fantastic value for money. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the local maderian food. Always look forward to a meal out at the Skewer House

My favourite place to eat , staff are so friendly and can cater for larger groups. The food is out of this world , comes out quickly and the flame grilled chorizo offers a bit of theatre at the table. puddings home made and delicious .the atmosphere /decor is 10/10.

This is our go to restaurant in Taunton. Amazing food at very reasonable prices. With some sangria and the cosy atmosphere it transports you to be holidaying in Europe. The staff are lovely and friendly too. For our 10th anniversary they gave us a glass of prosecco to celebrate. Fantastic!

Always a positive experience, delicious food, great portion sizes and the best puddings!

A great service, food and lovely place will definitely recommend and be back

One of my favourite places, delicious food, lovely atmosphere and amazing cocktails 😍

we had our works Christmas meal at the skewer house this year and it did not disappoint.. the meats and sides were fantastic and unbelievable cheesecakes to round off the meal nicely 👌 🐓🦐🍮

Everything about the skewer house is just brilliant! Great value for money, the food is absolutely gorgeous, the staff are attentive (but not in an annoying way!), the restaurant is beautiful. I’ve already booked to come back, I’d highly recommend to everyone.. oh and their cheesecakes are to die for!!

Favourite date night place. Great atmosphere, amazing food and the best desserts 🍨

We came here for the first time last year just before Xmas, And it was lovely the food was Amazing and the desserts (cheesecakes) are just to die for. Will definitely be going back again. Don't miss out guys it's delicious 😋

Have been many many times and every time is great! The cheesecake is to die for 🤤

This place is a special gem in Taunton. Amazing friendly staff, always scrumptious food and authentic ambience, feels like you are on holiday. We love it.

Absolutely fantastic all round, our favorite place to eat .

Amazing gem! Great food and service, love going here

Love going to Skewer house, portion size is excellent value for money 😀

I've visited multiple times with different friends and it's always my first thought when going out for an evening meal! The portions are great, the food tastes amazing, never had a bad experience, and the dessert options are always good. Definitely one of my favourite restaurants, highly recommend!

Lovely place, where your left to enjoy your food and soak up the atmosphere

Food was amazing, the atmosphere was awesome. Place was packed! Desserts are out of this world! I can't wait to go back and try some more items!

Best place to eat in Taunton!! Any chance I get to go out for food it will be skewer house. The food is literally amazing and the staff are so lovely. I have been multiple times and have never been disappointed! x

Amazing food, everything is absolutely yummy! And the cheesecakes are to die for!! Always had great food and brilliant service everytime we have eaten here, would highly recommend

A return visit (all be it some years ago was the last time). We sat at 8 pm mid week, and the restaurant had a few tables of people eating and a gentle buzz. To begin with, we had a young man serving us, and he was fab, helpful etc, but this changed (I guess staff got sent home as we were the only table in after half an hour). Starters were nice. You cook your own sausage or Halloumi! Main courses came and were again nice, but by this time, there was a definite chill in the air like a door was open? It's not often you need to pop a coat on to eat your dinner. At this point, it was if we were forgotten for half an hour or so. We had desserts included in our dinner, but these were not offered, and when I came to pay, I asked and was told absolutely we had to pay for them 🤔. The food was alright and nice, not as good as before, service needs some work on, keep the place warm, and you will have happy guests. It's not cheap to eat out in general. The Skewer house is on the higher side. Need some more value added in, I feel.

terrible service, very bad food 👎

Fantastic authentic Portuguese restaurant offering the most amazing hanging kebabs. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his birthday surprise meal finished off with the maltesers cheesecake.

To be honest, we felt it was very rushed. Our main came out whilst we were eating our starter!!! Asking about a pudding before we finished our main!!! We wouldn't go back in a hurry!!!! The food was good. The waitress who took our money when we paid admitted having to rush the customers so they can get in more people in and get more money!!!

Such a delightful dining experience, really authentic and delicious food! Such friendly staff and really accommodating with allergies. Plus excellent vegan and gluten free cheesecakes! Would 100% recommend thank you ☀️☀️

First time eating here. Really enjoyed it. Would eat here again.

This is one of the most exquisite meals I’ve ever had it was the most delicious pieces of Food I have put in my belly it was so good it was a heavenly experience and I love it with all the bones in my body the service was most divine would recommend here it is delicious

Nice food but because we sat in a draft the food got very cold.

First time visiting here but will definitely be back. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and we were given complimentary glass of Prosecco each. We had the lamb and the king prawn with squid and 2 sides followed by cheesecake with morello cherries and Portuguese tarts. I think we should have ordered flatbread to go with the food but perhaps next time. The food was very tasty, lamb was tender although it was all quite salty as extra salt was sprinkled over prior to serving (we could see the kitchen). Personally I prefer to add my own salt if I want more. The service was great, very friendly and helpful.

Lovely restaurant, delicious food, great atmosphere and attentive staff. Just be warned it's £2 per pot of sauce i.e pot of mayo or peri peri sauce etc, they don't tell you that when they offer it. Otherwise would highly recommend.

Don't go early. IE 18.30 Rush rush rush All a rush to serve you food. Main comes before you've finished starter. They want early eaters out to get the table ready for the 8 o'clock sitting. It's on their website if you can be bothered to read it all, fine print.!! Food was OK but got cold quick.

The best place in Taunton for food. Efficient service, great food and friendly staff. The cheesecakes are so good. I would highly recommend

Love this restaurant! Been many times and away leave looking forward to the next time. Food, staff and atmosphere amazing and great place to go as a coeliac! Thankyou!

We love the skewer house. Great value . The house special is fab. Chorizo, olives and flat bread to start. Followed by one skewer and three sides ( the chicken one is lovely). Then one dessert. It is plenty for two people and only £30....

We went to Skewer House based on the recommendation of multiple friends/family, and we were delighted that it more than lived up to the hype. Food was fantastic, staff were polite with excellent service, and the setting was lovely. Definitely a new favourite to visit...

We went to Skewer House based on the recommendation of multiple friends/family, and we were delighted that it more than lived up to the hype. Food was fantastic, staff were polite with excellent service, and the setting was lovely. Definitely a new favourite to visit in Taunton.

Fabulous food, great service. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Really enjoyed the Easter Egg Cheesecake. Thoroughly recommended.