The Angel in North Devon - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The best restaurant in Devon - always excellent with great service. It’s so popular that you need to book months in advance. Highly recommend -you will not be disappointed.

An absolute gem of a place in Ilfracombe. Service was second to none, food absolutely delicious, the whole evening was perfect. Booking is essential!

This restaurant is a ‘hidden gem’ in North Devon. We were a group of 11 so had booked well in advance with menus pre-ordered. We weren’t disappointed. The food was all hot and just amazing. Carole is a fabulous chef and her assistant so helpful. This restaurant gets booked so booked up, but it’s worth the wait.

I booked this almost 3 months in advance, for our wedding anniversary - and i have to say, it was well worth the wait. The service was understated but very efficient and the food was sublime. We had a beautiful Chablis with our meal, very well priced. My husband had a ‘delicious’ seafood starter and i had a well seasoned prawn crumble, both arrived at the table fresh from the oven and the accompanying toast and bread were still warm. We both chose lamb cutlets for our main and they were fabulous. Tender and perfectly cooked (pink) and the accompanying vegetables were red hot, perfectly cooked and beautifully seasoned. I didn't have room for a dessert, but my husband pronounced his ‘absolutely lovely’ and i have no reason to doubt his opinion! We were both stunned when it came to paying the bill - it was so cheap! We paid more for fish and chips last week than for the fantastic main course and i know which id rather have! I am amazed that this restaurant is not further up the trip advisor rankings - it is seriously one on the best places i have eaten at in a long time and it wont be long before i go again…. If i had to make a complaint, i found the seats uncomfortable but its such a minor thing that in no way would it put me off going again I have tried to book this restaurant for a while now, but whenever the opportunity arose they were fully booked. I booked in March to go in May, and as I left i noticed a sign saying they are fully booked until August, so if you want to go be advised to book well in advance.

Superb food reasonably priced. It has become a favourite eating place for us. Owner and staff are wonderful

Took us a long time to get booked in to The Angel. But my was it worth it. Lovely cheese,leek and mushroom for the wife. A mussel,mushroom crumble in a cheese sauce as a starter. Mains was lamb chops, cooked to perfection, loads of roast potatoes and veg. Too much for one but ha ho!! My wife had fish stew which she said was gorgeous. For a pudding my wife had the ginger pudding with brandy and caramel sauce. I had no room!!!! Had to book now for next year that’s how popular this small family run restaurant is. Brilliant

Only open on Friday & Saturday this restaurant is a gem. Run by 2 ladies one the chef and one front of house. I can only say that we felt blessed to have found this restaurant. The welcome put us at ease and we ordered drinks. My starter of fish mousse was fantastic, both main courses were a delight and my wife enjoyed her desert, also of a really high standard. The Chablis at £25 was a real bargain. This is a wonderful restaurant and Ilfracombe is very lucky to have it. The value for money was amazing.

A first trip to the Angel given the closure of a number of Ilfracombe's best restaurants. Very good food provided at unbelievably low prices. Starters which usually cost close to £10 are nearer £5. Likewise our main consisted of two delicious sea bream (two each) for £12 each, whereas we would expect to pay about £20 plus each. An excellent bottle of Chablis was £25 whereas again we normally have to pay more than £40. At these prices and quality the Angel is not surprisingly fully booked for many weeks ahead. So if planning a trip to Ilfracombe book early. Only opens on a Friday and Saturday evening.

We had been trying to go to this restaurant for quite some time but it is always fully booked. It is only open on a Fri & Sat so it is no surprise really We had a lovely evening at this quaint, very charming restaurant with friendly staff and a lovely choice of menu from meat to fish to vegetarian. I had the fillet steak and my husband the pork tenderloin. It was cooked to perfection with accompanying roast pots & a nice selection of veg. The staff were so friendly & accommodating, nothing was too much trouble at all & the service was superb. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely evening

We were greeted by the understated background music and one of the hosts taking are coats and seeing us to are table for 5 , We were served water ,informed of the specials and given our menus, I had the prawn ,mussels and mushrooms with a bread roll, scrumptious ,then what followed was my choice Venison, delicious , After that I divided into the bottle of Rioja red wine , very tasty, to finish , I chose the ginger pudding with the caramel sauce, finished off with an Irish coffee, Everything Divine. We will be back when can get a table.

Had a brilliant meal and lovely service absolutely excellent this is a must for anyone visiting Ilfracombe.

Yet again, another amazing meal I don't often order a steak when eating out. One can get a steak anywhere. This time I made an exception and the steak was AMAZING!! Great meat - and cooked perfectly. Partner's rack of lamb was also very special. The tables are very well spaced, and we felt very safe there, from a Covid point of view. All precautions are still being taken. THANK YOU Carol.

Just returned from a weekend break at cricket st Thomas warner hotel . It was brilliant everything about the place the staff are so good one young member called Nathan and one call cristiarno were so good .the food was really good rooms ,pool and the wonderful gardens ,it was our first visit but will not be our last . If you want a good break with good food and entertainment go you won’t regret it

Great service, lovely food, will definitely be coming back. steak was cooked to perfection. Ambiance just right.

I booked this restaurant based on the reviews as we were coming on holiday to Ilfracombe and had no recommendations. It certainly lived up to its reputation for excellence in food, service and atmosphere. The interior is an eclectic mix of vintage decor as the shop used to be a butcher's shop many moons ago with some very interesting items around. The service was excellent with great consideration given to the Covid situation and to make the guests feel comfortable. The food was outstanding, with a small, varied menu, with fresh local produce and served on piping hot plates. Good wine list too.

This was our first meal out for six months. We chose The Angel because the food and the service are always superb, but also because we trusted Carol, the owner, in making sure that everything was in order in these difficult Covid times. We were right to. We felt 100% safe there. There were only five tables, well distanced, and The Angel is normally open now only on a Saturday night. The place was spotless and sanitised and all the protocols were observed. The starters were excellent - my prawn, mussel and mushroom gratin was brilliant - and I normally don't like mussels! Our mains were lamb and venison. Both of these were cooked perfectly. We know that The Angel is booked up for weeks now - but we'll definitely be back.

Wow what a find - lovely quirky restaurant with a relaxing ambiance. The staff were lovely and the menu excellent for a meat enthusiast + veggie partner. I have to say the prawn, mushroom and mussel gratin was one of the best starters I've ever had The Venison and beautifully prepared vegetables were also spot on. Thank you for a lovely evening. Very Highly Recommended !!

I was fortunate to get dinner here midweek when it is normally closed, due to a larger booking being made by someone else. I came with my daughter and first impressions were confusion. It doesn’t really look like a restaurant from outside and it’s a bit odd inside too - quirky you might say. However, that’s not a criticism at all, it’s nice eating somewhere different. Moving on to the food, it was fantastic. The halloumi and seafood gratin starters are both high quality and meals on their own. We had the duck and lamb mains and again, both were real quality - absolutely perfect. I skipped dessert but my daughter had the Eton mess which again was very good. The lady serving was friendly, happy and polite and overall it was just very very professional. I can’t recommend this place enough.

What a lovely experience. The place is comforting for some reason, really homely. The meal was relaxed and very tasty. We had steaks, duck, fish, shell fish, halloumi. All delicious. Deserts and floater coffees with little homemade chocolates. Great wine list too. Service lovely. Crockery we wanted to take home .Can’t wait to go again. This place is top of my favourites list.

We have dined here with friends several times in the past year and what a delight! Carol certainly has a flair for amazing food. Great menu and there are loads of choices so you can have something different every time. The service is wonderful from Alison and Carol. Wine list lovely too.The prices are so reasonable and I love the ambience of eating in a former butchers shop, we have had some great meals this year Carol - thank you!

It doesn’t look much from the outside. But what a welcome. Both ladies very friendly and nothing too much trouble. The food was amazing, good wine, fantastic service.Old fashioned decor looks like an old butchers with original cattle tiles on the wall. It all adds to the charm of the place. This is our favourite restaurant in Ilfracombe.

This unusual, small restaurant has a unique charm. We love it here. Sitting on cushions in old church pews gives the place a lot of atmosphere, as do all the wall tiles that remain from when it was a butcher's shop. The welcome is always very warm and the food never disappoints. Carol, the owner and chef, puts a lot of love and care into her food. After many years of eating here, we have never, ever, had a bad meal.

All I can say is absolutely delightful. I look forward to every visit. The food is sublime, the service is excellent. Not like any other restaurant I have ever visited. Very difficult to review without the over-use of superlatives. Go and try for yourself, but you will need to book. I fail to see how anybody would not rate this as 5 stars all the way!

The welcome was great. The food really good. The plates were hot which is not the norm these days. We're were all amazed at the value.

We ate here on Saturday evening, to celebrate my wife's birthday. It's small, but perfectly formed. Carol who is the solitary chef here, performs wonders - but only 2 nights a week, so make sure you book. Two women make this place a real delight. We could find absolutely nothing to quibble about. And the value for money! If this restaurant were in London, you'd be paying double the prices and still think it was a bargain. Two of the nicest people to ever run a restaurant - they are the Angels in question here. Don't come to Ilfracombe without eating here.

We were introduced to the delights of The Angel by friends last summer. Our second visit was to celebrate my 80th birthday last October. This time it was for my husband's 90th and our guests were very complimentary about everything. The menu is so comprehensive and every course was delicious. I had the prawn & parmesan crumble to start followed by melt in the mouth venison. None of us could resist the lovely desserts. We are looking forward to going again soon. Interesting place, cosy & good value.

We visited the Angel while on holiday in the area, on recommendation from a friend. A very unique experience. Both hosts were really friendly, very accommodating and made us feel right at home. Very reasonably priced drinks and food menu and everything we had was delicious. The best filet steak my partner has ever had! I couldn’t recommend the Angel more!

We chose this restaurant to host a family gathering to celebrate my mum's 80th birthday, on the recommendation of my mum who lives nearby, and it was a really good choice. There was great communication beforehand (we'd decided to pre-order as there were 12 of us) and all the food was excellent. The restaurant used to be a butchers a long time ago and the interior was charming. We were all on a long table but everyone could still speak to each other and we all had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. They are only open on Friday and Saturday evenings, but you can see why it's so popular with the locals. Highly recommended.

This is a very quirky special restaurant, it used to be a butches and the old tiles are still on the walls, 3rd visit and always superb.

Husband and I had meal with two friends who have been eating here for years. What a surprise for us, staff were very welcoming, food was delicious and plenty of it (cheese soufflé, venison with selection of veg followed by the best sticky toffee pudding I have ever tasted) All meals arrived together,hot and well presented, cannot praise it enough What a gem!!

Been coming to North Devon for over 15years, staying with Sister in Law. Why oh why have we never eaten here before. Absolutely top rate food, perfectly cooked. A superb menu with a good choice for all, at exceedingly good value for the quality you get. You would pay double for the same standard in a big city fine dining establishment. The ladies that run the place are excellent too. Will definitely return on next visit to Devon.

We were very lucky to book a table for 8 people on a Tuesday evening. The ladies running the restaurant were extremely welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for them, even adapting some dishes to accommodate the children.

Such a wonderful little restaurant! Superb staff, lovely cosy and welcoming vibe, reasonabley priced and the food is absolutely amazing! Every mouthful is like heaven!! Cannot recommend highly enough!! Exceptional!

I saw this little restaurant on trip advisor & read all the marvellous reviews for the place & so rang & booked whilst we are here in on holiday. It is closed all week & only open on a Friday & Saturday eve. It is ran by a lovely lady who lost her husband & does this as a job to keep her busy. And what a wonderful job she does ! The place is tiny & very Victorian. It is beautiful.

My husband and I like to try new places on the rare, child free nights out we get. A friend recommended The Angel a few months ago, and we've only just got around to eating here. I am so sorry it took us so long. The place is quirky and homely in equal measure; just a handful of tables so very intimate. The menu is simple and offers some usual classics; we opted for cheese souffle and grilled halloumi to start, followed by ribeye steak and rack of lamb for our mains. Everything, and I do mean everything, was cooked to absolute perfection. The service was impeccable, attentive without being intrusive, and it was lovely to see the chef hands on in the dining room. Yes, the food took a while to come, but when it's this good, who cares?

My wife and I stumbled across this little gem whilst out on our holiday. We were made most welcome and the food did not disappoint. The quality of service and choice from the menu were to a very high standard. We will definitely be returning next time we are on holiday.

The Angel is a real treasure. The interior is original and cosy, a charming little restaurant. I have been a few times now and each time have felt instantly at home. The service is great and the food delicious. The menu is perfect - not a long list but enough to have a good choice of everything. Took my friend who was here for a visit and she loved it at well, in fact she insisted we made a reservation again for the following week before her holidays ended. The two ladies are very friendly and helpful and the service is very attentive. No doubts for me when eating out in Ilfracombe, it is a MUST go again.

Been many times. Never had a bad meal. Just fabulous again. Such skill to cook a meal like this. Proper food, no tiny blobs of this or that, no foam or drizzles of this or that, just beautifully made food.

We came to this delightful restaurant to celebrate my daughter and my Birthdays. The lady welcoming us and serving our table was so pleasant, nothing was too much trouble for her. The food was absolutely superb. My Cheese Soufflé starter was so light, the Salmon Blinis and Soup were also delicious. We all had the Fillet Steak and they were cooked to perfection, no steak knives as they were not needed. I can honestly say it was the best steak I’ve had and we are all very keen to find a reason to return. A huge Thank you to the Lady Chef and the lovely waitress for making our evening so special.

An interesting place to visit. Small but good items available. Limited tables available but friendly atmosphere.

what a place,. was highly recommended to us by locals. A very small intimate restaurant, ran by 2 fabulous ladies. The food is some of the best I have eaten. Rack of lamb, was melt in your mouth, and the rib eye steak was delicious. Will return regularly. Advisable to book in advance as it is only open weekends.

Went here last weekend, opens Friday and Saturday, very impressed.

We have been coming to The Angel for years, and it is the restaurant of our choice in Ilfracombe. Now open on Fridays and Saturdays, it is ALWAYS a delight to eat here. The restaurant is small - it used to be a butcher's shop many years ago, and the walls still have the original tiles. Much of the seating is old wooden church pews. The Angel has a unique charm, with its old worn original wooden floor and old wooden tables. The atmosphere is quaint, as is the decor.

The Angel most certainly puts the ‘fine’ into ‘fine dining’ - what a find. Fabulous high-quality dishes beautifully prepared to perfection. There aren’t enough superlatives to describe this lovely cosy, intimate, friendly and welcoming Bistro. The lamb cutlets were fantastic, the vegetables exceptional and the dark & white chocolate dessert drizzled with chocolate & raspberry sauce was awesome.

My aunt and I dined here and we were amazed at how good the food was. We had the steak in Madeira sauce with veggies, it was amazing. Possibly the best I've ever had. Highly recommend.

Had been meaning to try The Angel for ages and finally got round to it tonight. It's a wonderfully quirky place and the service and food were both fantastic. Will definitely be going back before too long. Many thanks ladies :)

Someone in the know had recommended this hidden gem to us and we were so glad they did. It is not open all the time and booking is advisable, but it really is worth it. It's hard to describe it's quirky character - its unique!...

No puedo alabar este pequeño restaurante lo suficiente. El servicio era un poco lento, pero aceptable. La comida estaba bien caliente, muy sabrosa y bien presentada. Gracias tanto por una noche agradable

Hemos estado en el Angel muchas veces durante los últimos años, la comida es simplemente excelente. Esta noche un filete soberbio y confit de pato y verduras - delicioso! fantástico Dirigido a exprimir algunos pudding de desierto en mi estómago también - tarta de almendra y frambuesa - tan delicioso!

Small,quirky but a very pleasant surprise. Late booking but delighted with our choice.Great food and ambience at reasonable prices for once. Will definitely return.

Our family went to The Angel for Friday dinner a couple of months ago. It was an excellent experience and we're going there again this Friday

We cannot praise Carol and Alison highly enough for both the quality of the food and the personal service.

We were fortunate enough to eat here 2 nights in a row. For somewhere open 2 nights a week only, and with just Carol and Alison doing everything, the menu is incredibly varied. Every dish was beautifully cooked, and full of flavour, complemented by great wine.C&A, and the layout, create a delightfully quirky ambience, which just adds to whole experience.The fact that this is a labour of love just means you have a lot of fun, eat wonderful food, and all for a ridiculously good price. Great, great restaurant!

Special atmosphere, fantastic food beautifully presented. Very friendly most helpful staff. A must if your anywhere near.

Possibly the best kept secret in Devon, fabulous food, great service. Never rushed or bothered. We will go as often as we can !

If you want great food with a real home cooked quality this is the place to visit. This combined with the restaurant's charming Victorian interior and the friendly service made it a very pleasant evening for us.

Lovely warm welcome from Alison& Carol. Good range on the menu. Excellent main course. We had rib eye steaks, cooked to perfection, accompanied by fresh veg and opted for a Madeira sauce which was very nice too. Desserts ... wanted to try them all really ! settled on trio of chocolate... mmmm . Wouldlike to go again. You do need to phone to book.

very friendly helpful service (our waitress did admit to being bit nervous as still learning, usually in the kitchen) The menu was varied with something for everyone the food was spot on, lovely flavours and plenty of fresh veg and potatoes. Shame we where on holiday otherwise im sure we would be regular customers.

I always knew the angel had a good reputation for good honest food. ..but tonight I was amazed at how good it really was! We booked a table for 8 people quite late in the evening and was expecting to be rushed in to ordering, as most kitchen staff like to be finished by 9.30 But no.....they were amazing! Very friendly staff and wonderful food...( steak was perfect!)We will definitely be back ...again and again

Think yourself lucky if you get to eat here. food good. service excellent. I'll be reserving my table soon.

What a find.We visited on Saturday last and the whole experience was exceptional.Superb food , superb atmosphere and superb service.Thank you to the Hobbyists.

This is a lovely little quiet and feiendly resturant! The food is amazing! A must to visit a lovely little find to be away fromBusy resturants and have a romantic meal for two!

We had the restaurant recommended to us locally. The restaurant is run as a 'hobby' by the owners but don't let that worry you at all. Ilfracombe is just about closing down in October & we were the only ones eating in the restaurant that night which meant that the place did lack atmosphere. The menu is well balance with a good emphasis on seafood as you would expect. I can't fault the food. It was as good as anything I have eaten in a restaurant and was excellent value for money. It's difficult to guess what kind of client the owners are aiming for. I don't think it would be ideal for kids and younger couples might want to choose somewhere a little more modern or with a more mainstream feel. For us (in our 50's) it was just about right. Thanks very much, highly recommended.

I like everything about this restaurant, the food, the wine, the service, the price - I can't fault it

We have been here lots and it is wonderful. The food is exceptional and good value. It is owned by a lovely couple who run it as a sort of hobby. Sadly we went early this time and we were on our own. This is not usual and certainly not a reflection on standard. It is an old butchers shop! I had prawn in pares an crust and pork medallions and husband had mussels prawn and mushroom followed by stake. Vegetables varied and lots. Cheese and biscuits would have been enough for 2 but I had raspberry meringue..mmmmm. . can really recommend the angel.

This is a really well kept secret of a restaurant, and is fantastic. We come back every year and it never disappoints. It is a traditional restaurant that produces top quality classic food, with courteous old school service, in an unfussy style. No music, no gimmicks, just great cooking, which makes you remember what fantastic food tastes like. Stepping back in time is not a bad thing, and the Angel is a reminder of. what is important in a dining experience. As a family we would recommend you visit this gem in Ilfracombe, and congratulate yourself on finding a hidden treasure.

There was not many people there but the food was amazing. I meant to leave a review but i forgot too, the food was so good im now leaving the review

We liked what we had so much last time we had the same again. It was absolutely fantastic as last time but we must try other dishes from their extensive menu.We have a friend coming to stay in a couple of weeks...who eats out often and appreciates the best food. She won't be disappointed. This is the number 1 place for eating in Ilfracombe for us.It's a great place for a romantic meal or for a group of people. The food is well prepared,fresh and beautifully cooked. Also I can recommend for people with food dislikes as the owners are very helpful. The food is cooked fresh so requests can be met. I don't like food which is fried or swimming in oil which happens in a lot of establishments. Even if I've asked for no oil or no fried food. That would never happen at the Angel.

Fantastic meal,fantastic service. Good value. We loved it.Now need to diet! Had to have all 3 courses. The seafood starter was the best ever. The fish was wonderful and the dessert was out of this world. Shhh keep it to yourself.

I have been going to The Angel for some 18+ years now, with family and also with friends. I have never had a bad, or even slightly bad, meal here. Keith and Carol go out of their way to ensure you have an enjoyable time. The food is good, honest, well cooked food with a relatively small menu that they do extremely well. Keith usually knows what we are going to have before we even order.Always book as they do take just a limited number of guests. You won't be disappointment.. In fact, the only time I've been disappointed was when they were full and I couldn't get my dose of their amazing creamed cabbage :)

Been here several times now and is always the same high standard. One of the house specials which we always have is the hot fish mousse for starters. Good honest home cooked food

As a couple or with a group of friends The Angel never fails to deliver and has been consistently excellent for years.The food is always delicious and freshly made to order. The prawn and parmesan crumble or hot fish mousse is a great way to start your dining experience, perhaps followed by fall apart braised venison or pork tenderloin with faultless and thoughtful veg sides. As for dessert, there are joys there for you to discover yourself.There are more 'fashionable' places to eat in town, but genuinely this is an absolute gem. Yes, you have to book, but you will leave the restaurant with happy taste buds, a satisfied belly and a surprisingly small dent in your wallet.And as a footnote, Keith, front of house, is a charming fellow with a dry sense of humour that may not quite gel with people who expect hand wringing obsequiousness; I can hand on heart say I have only ever found him welcoming, courteous and very personable!

Booked it after reading the reviews and it scores as you read it. Superb food beautiful cooked. Highly recommended, you could not go wrong.

The welcome was very friendly and service good until we made a complaint about an over cooked steak, having ordered a medium rare and getting a medium to well done. The chef was quite rude saying the steak was still cooking as it was brought from the kitchen to the table. Been a waitress for over thirty years I know how a steak should be cooked. The steak was also tasteless, luckily we had a sauce over it. We were offered a replacement which we declined. On leaving the restaurant we where told to take our complaint up with the butcher !! I can safely say we will not be going back.

We've been to the Angel several times, this time we went with a group of friends some of whom had never been there before. Everyone had a lovely evening and raved about their food choices. We couldn't fault anything, Every choice was brilliant. I can't praise it enough.

A great restaurant to let time go by, and enjoy great food served up by a couple of great people who love what they are doing, not too expensive but always a night to remember, must book for a meal, only opens for bookings

Our first time at the Angel,attentive gentleman out front and his wife out back providing beautiful food.Very yummy.It is a must,you will not be disappointed.A gem in ilfracombe.We will be back in october.A worthwhile visit,a very good menu from start to finish.You must book as they are not always open.Value for money.

Very enjoyable evening. Attentive gentleman out front and his wife out back providing the excellent food. Take the trouble to go along to this small restaurant and enjoy yourself!

The Angel. Well deserved reviews. We only go there occassionly but we have a good time when we do go. Try it. Parking is available at Wilder Road car park over the road and the traffic lights have a pedestrian phase if you evoke it by pressing the button. It's well worth a visit.

Really lovely restaurant, but the food whilst nice quality was I thought pretty bland. I had for my main course salmon with lime & ginger cream sauce and it was fine - nice piece of salmon, plenty of cream sauce, but no hint of lime or ginger could I detect! Veg were in dishes to share, a nice selection and a decent amount too, plus very nice roast potatoes! Pudding - the best sticky toffee pudding we have ever had! It included some treacle and was just fab!

Forget Damien Hirst - think Keith and Carl Tomlinson! Don't understand how 31 Excellent, 1VG, 1 Good make the Angel only #11 in Ilfracombe - there can't be 10 better in Devon, let alone Ilfracombe! So here is another Excellent to try to elevate The Angel to the very top.This unpretentious, unheralded gem has been housed in a former butchers shop at the unfashionable end of Ilfracombe's High St. for 25 years, and operated by a husband and wife team, using entirely fresh ingredients and home-made recipes.The starters include home-made fish mousse and mussel and prawn gratin. Steaks, venison and fish dishes are all beautifully cooked and the desserts to die for. All at prices which are much lower than newer, more pretentious establishments. The Angel is not for those in a hurry - the individual preparation of dishes makes for a longer, but more enjoyable occasion.This review is submitted after 6-8 superb meals over a 10-year spell without a single blemish. Well done, Keith and Carol!

This was our second time at The Angel and it was fantastic. Food is amazing, service is brilliant and the atmosphere is warm and homely. The folk that run the place do this as a hobby but could teach others a thing or two on how to run a first class restaurant. Brillisnt

A family run restaurant in an old converted butchers. Excellent service and home from home cuisine. Imperative to book as they are not always open.Highly RecommendableRichard

First class food and service we loved it book to avoid disappointment, this fun by a husband and wife team the food is fresh and excellent quality loved it.

What can you say, this is what the British food should be all about. The service was 10 out of 10 the food was 10 out of 10, the care and attention was top notch can,t wait to go back. They do it for a hobby and they put 100% effort into everything. Thank you very much.

We use to think that this restaurant was a whole food place but went on recommendation about 2years ago. Since then a meal there is a must every time we visit Ilfracombe.It's a quirky place, formerly a butcher's shop, with lots of 'object' decrating shelves- perfect for I-Spy!But the food...it's Devine! Home cooked to order with vegetables that are a meal in themselves.Tonight we took my nieces and sister & it didn't disappoint. 12 out of 10!! Thank you!

We visit the Angel every year when our family go down to Devon and would never miss it.Great food (especially the cheese soufflé or the filet steak), great setting in an old converted butcher's shop, brilliant friendly service from the couple who run it, and a nice cosy atmosphere. They only serve 6 tables per night, so make sure you book in advance.

Our family never miss an opportunity to visit The Angel when we visit Devon. Lovely little restaurant run by a wonderful couple. Very friendly atmosphere and the most delicious food. Can't wait till our next visit.

By far this is one of my favourite, if not my favourite restaurant. It's a true gem, a rare find in todays catering industry. It's run by a lovely couple, very welcoming and friendly. The building itself is fab. Its in an old Victorian butchers shop, filled with antiquities and interesting objects. The atmosphere is always great and although it is small, it creates the best dining experience, you really feel pampered. The food is always fantastic, cheese souffle, lamb cutlets, steak, whatever you choose it is guaranteed to be beautiful. Having lived in Ilfracombe for many years, I have tried pretty much every restaurant, but only a couple are truly fab and this is one of them. I can't recommend this place enough.

Had mothers birthday dinner on Saturday evening and as usual excellent food and service had a brill evening. Many thanks both of you. Colin

First time I've been here but would definitely return. My steak was perfect, the vegetables were beautifully cooked and presented. The sticky toffee pudding was awesome. Highly recommended.

Don't be put off by the quirky interior, adapted from a butchers shop and the antiquated furniture; this restaurant is a little gem. You will be greeted and served by Keith in his welcoming manner, the meal having been prepared by his wife Carole. The food is constantly of a high quality. The Angel is really worth a visit. Younger generation diners may write a different review and give it a different assessment.

This is a gem and an out of season joy. From the moment you phone to book and realise Keith and Carol are probably opening solely for you, you know you are in for a treat. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a French village establishment right down to the hallway entrance. The jug of tap water arrives unheralded and the starters are varied and tasty - fish dishes in the main but the cheese soufflé must be tried. Venison steaks melt into deep sauce and the fish specials are generous, fresh and filling. Also fresh are the vegetables which accompany the mains. Very good choice of warm and cold desserts. Wine selection is limited but good - white comes cold and is given an ice jacket to keep it that way. A pleasant eating experience - thank you Keith and Carol for allowing us into your home. Try this if you are near and don't be too disappointed if they won't be opening because as explained in the menu notes, being doting grandparents sometimes takes precedence.

Have eaten at the angel many times and as expected the food and service was excellent many thanks keith

We've just been to the Angel after their New Year break. The food was great as usual, this time we had the lamb and the venison - really good as were the starters and the puddings. Can't praise it too highly. Keith is really welcoming and Carols food is to die for. also the prices are so reasonable.

My family visit this restaurant a few times a year, normally for a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion.As other reviewers have said, the menu does not change much from year to year: however, we're more than happy with that as we know what we can order each time we book. The food quality is excellent: Carol is a very accomplished chef, and Keith a very attentive front-of-house who is always available when needed but does not intrude otherwise.The restaurant is a little more expensive than most places in Ilfracombe, but the extra paid is more than made for with the quality of service, food and for the intimacy of the venue.The only downside is that they're always on holiday each year around the time of both my wife's and my birthday!

We went here with some friends after several recommendations, and were not disappointed. We got a very friendly reception on arrival, which continued throughout the meal. The food was excellent, with a wide selection available from the menu. I had the rack of lamb, which was perfectly cooked, and my partner had the duck, which he was still praising the next day! We will definitely be going back here again.

The menu hasn't changed in several years, but is all very well cooked and service is always great. Would recommend to all who appreciate well cooked traditional homecooked food.

Simply good food and excellent service. Charming couple.We are regulars and would highly recommend.

taken here by friends, uninspiring menu, but reasonably priced, locals seem to love it