The Angel in South Derbyshire

I cannot emphasise enough the quality of the food and the service at The Angel. My husband and I visited Ilfracombe for our 1 year anniversary and a few weeks before, I caught wind of this place and was lucky enough to get a table for 2 on a Saturday evening. My husband is vegetarian and I am a picky pescatarian and there was plenty on the menu for both of us. The food was really delicious, home cooked but prepared and served with professional style. We absolutely loved the aesthetic of the restaurant, it's intimate and beautifully put together. It was the best table service I believe I've ever had and we even had a chat with Carol the owner/chef about Sheffield, which she knew well. Whilst I understand they are now booked up until Christmas, if you ever get the chance to go, we would highly recommend it. What. A. Find.

Interesting, small restaurant. Not easy to get a booking.

Another perfect meal with sublime food, brilliant service and wonderful atmosphere. I had the pork which was out of this world, the flavour was just amazing.

This is an artesian restaurant with a very long waiting list, however it is worth putting down your name as it’s a culinary experience not an ordinary meal out. Unique food in a wonderful atmosphere, I recommend a visit to enjoy this wonderful place.

Stunning food great service definitely be there again. Thank you

Absolutely wonderful, amazing food, fabulous service. Thank you

As ever, traditional food cooked superbly, and served in a friendly manner. Remember to book (normally 2 months in advance!)

Amazing food, wonderful hospitality, can't fault.

Absolutely fabulous food. I had mushroom pate to start,, baked cod for main and cheese and biscuits for after. food that is cooked with passion and care, wonderful authentic surroundings with super service. Thank you ladies for a superb evening.

Best eat out for many years. Delightful venue, beautifully prepared food, and friendly staff.

Really rather splendid. Thank you Carol and Allison.

Amazing food in lovely quiet surroundings with friendly service....thoroughly recommended.

Lovely welcome. Great food . A very nice experience.

Friendly and excellent homecooked food to order.

My favourite restaurant, not just in Ilfracombe but anywhere. All the food is superb and beautifully cooked and presented. Only open Friday and Saturday but always worth the wait. Great staff too.

A really lovely meal, service was brilliant too. I went home with my cheese board wrapped in a designer foil handbag!!! Made my day 😃 Thanks Lawrence xx

Absolutely fabulous. Super food and lovely staff

Wow, what a culinary experience, absolutely superb, the best dining experience my wife and I have had in a very long time.

Great food, friendly staff and reasonably priced wines. Win win win

This reataurant ticks all the boxes,started with moules then pork goulash for mains both courses exellent.The service was first rate and staff pleasant,will definitely be back for more.

Excellent food. Extremely pleasant people. I Had cheese souffle, Venison, Cheese and biscuits.

I visited on a Saturday night with 2 friends. The menu is small but varied. We all had starter/main and desert. All the courses were presented well and the portions were a good size. All courses were cooked to a high standard and were very tasty. We were all very impressed with the food overall. Just a couple of points that let it down. The restaurant itself does need renovating, the decor does not match the foods high standard, also the toilets are in need of updating. Also the waiting staff do tend to rush you along and keep coming back very frequently. It was made quite clear at the end of the evening that they wanted us to leave....it wasn’t even 10 pm. On the whole we really enjoyed the evening and I would recommend you to give it a try.

Been to the Angel today for Sunday lunch. Beautiful food - all freshly cooked and nicely presented. Service was brilliant - will definitely be coming back. Excellent quality and value.

The Angel Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, Wednesday to Sunday, with special events and private bookings on Monday and Tuesdays. A menu that changes daily with a reasonable selection. It has a friendly atmosphere and really excellent staff. A selection of starters is offered, some quite interesting. However for me the presentation, especially of the main course, lacks the finesse of fine dining. Plates are of fixed choice, vegetables are set in advance, only one or two on a plate. The is no separate choice. The sauces and gravies, while having excellent taste, let the plate down. With the copious servings spoiling both the overall presentation and taste. The dishes come in swimming pool sized servings which tend to spoil the potatoes in particular. Much better for us to be served separately on the side. A modest but tasty selection of desserts. There is a small but reasonably priced wine list. In some cases only the wine name is given on the list and the wine type is omitted. There are two main types of chairs, the wood back ones are a little tight across the rear and are a little high for the tables; go for the tall leather back chairs, they are just right I like to support local small busineses but not just to our taste.

Lovely peaceful, great food, excellent service from Carol and her team.

Fantastic home cooked food served in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. A very well kept secret!

The Angel is a real little treasure box. The interior is old, beautiful. and very cosy. It is a charming little restaurant. You feel instantly at home. The service is excellent and the food delicious. The menu is perfect - not a long list of items but enough to have a good choice of everything. We loved it so much, we made a reservation again for the following week before my holidays ended. The two ladies are very friendly and helpful and the service is very attentive. The next time I visit my friend in Ilfracombe it is a MUST go there again.

The food was amazing and the service was spot on.

Spending the bank holiday in Ilfracombe and Saturday evening was treated by a friend to evening dinner at The Angel restraurant.. I have to say it was amazing..I had a three course dinner .. chosen from the menu.. each course was a delight.. service timed perfectly.. thank you so much to my friend for choosing such a brilliant restaurant... can highly recommend the Angel. ... and will look forward to my next visit when back in Ilfracombe...

I found setup and menu confusing! But coffee warming!

The cheese soufflé is incredible. The owners are a really nice couple. Been going there with my family for years.