The Curator Kitchen in South Hams

Popped in here for lunch as it looked busy and cosy from the outside. We both had wild mushrooms - hen of the woods, king oyster etc. with garlic on toasted sourdough. Most delicious and a generous portion. Would definitely come back here.

Have had great coffee here on two occasions recently. Always popular and busy but the staff are very motivated and are very efficient. I will say how much I miss the upstairs osteria that they once supported. It was a fantastic limited menu eatery that was fabulous for lunch and supper. With Jano gone too real Italian food has gone from Totnes. Anyway coffee will have to do for the while.

Pleasant cafe with fresh baked produce (so go early) and perfectly situated at bottom of Plains in Totnes. Very friendly and efficient staff. So pleased to be back after COVID restrictions - seat under tree with good coffee… perfect!

A top café in Totnes. Buy their home made bread here. Delicious sandwiches and cakes. Kitchen closed today due to staff shortage. Blame the ludicrous pingdemic. Excellent coffee.

Just what I wanted. A nice coffee - served at a temperature which will not scald my mouth - and a cake. A very pleasant experience.

Disappointing sandwich for price Confectionary and coffee looked nice but overall didn’t satisfy our needs overpriced and over-oily also the meat was quite fatty

What a let down rude staff, cold coffee and really tiny portions of food never again completely ripped off by the horrid service and cold coffee lack of enthusiasm from any staff, very rude and lazy

Lovely location and the food on the whole was nice, some of it really good. However, some could have been improved given bread whilst ordering which was a nice touch but it was a bit stale and there was no oil for dipping. Tiramisu also had hard sponge in it. Welcomed by a lovely waitress who explained the menu. The service after this was not good. Took a long time for the food to come out we were there for 2 1/2 hours for 3 courses! We wanted to order a second round of drinks but were ignored by waiting staff. One of the guests on the table asked for an additional drink others tried ordering after and the waiter just walked off. Pretty unacceptable considering it's a small place with only 4 tables. Shame that the service really let it down because it could have been a real gem.

When I visited this little gem it was one of only a few cafes open - most strange towards the end of an April afternoon - and being a wet day the pavement couldn't be used, so inside was packed and I got a seat on a high chair against the wall. No matter. The coffee was excellent, as was the cake. I wouldn't have had room to settle to a bigger meal, but that can be left for next time.

Quietly confident cooking with lovely staff and a nice air of slight chaos. Food and service brilliant coffee excellent. Wish I lived in a totnes.

The place itself is nice. Unfortunately the staff seemed to be a little unfriendly. Manners would go a long way.

Not as good as it was here, overpriced, food was disappointing as was table service and took ages, Won't bother again

The Curators kitchen has a simple menu of authentic and delicious Italian cuisine - we all chose the Tasting menu which provided a range of great dishes accompanied by some excellent Italian wines. Everything is exquisitely prepared and gives a taste of Italy that is a world away from you standard Italian pasta chains. We will definitely be back again.

Nice food and well presented. Service pretty efficient. We had 2 vegans in our party who were well catered for although not a lot of choice.

Really lively place on a Saturday night. Open kitchen so you see the chefs in action. Relaxed and tasty food. And always prefer a smaller menu - you know then it is going to be fresh and good.

Nice place, very friendly staff, with a limited but original and interesting menu. The starter (burrata) was excellent, the fettuccine with smoked ricotta very good, but the secondo (aubergine £11.50 - the only vegetarian option) was a miniature dish perhaps more appropriate as a small starter: half of a very small aubergine with a bit of crusty top on bland blended onion and tomatoes sauce. The dessert was a disappointment (lemon tart): the pastry was hard and cold, and then it is certainly not an Italian cake at all. The food is good but overall the experience not totally satisfactory - the dessert selection was disappointing (the ubiquitous tiramisu', affogato, and the lemon tart..

We had a delicious meal here. Very creative menu where each dish and ingredient had been well considered. Our waiter was lovely and very knowledgeable. We also enjoyed watching the chefs at work- a very tightly run ship even in the owner's absence! What a delightful little place.

Delightful - lovely staff and great food. I had a starter of creamy mozzarella, crispy kale and broad bean purée. It was fabulous. Fresh and light.

This is a ‘must place’ for us in Totnes. The Italian BLT (Italian bacon, sun blush tomatoes and lettuce on focaccia) is consistently good. Very good coffee and dog friendly. Pavement tables and chairs are good

Firstly why do people have to be so rude in their reviews, (see previous review). This is a great place and we had a very enjoyable meal everything was just right, the staff very attentive. I recommend the £35 per head menu which means if you are a party of 4 you get to try everything if you are happy sharing. Tiramisu was delicious with just the correct amount of alcohol, not over powering as previous reviewers seem to want. Yes its a short menu, check on line to get an idea, but everything was fresh and tasty. Highly recommend.

Has the potential to be quite something -kitchen in view, attentive and polite staff, locally sourced ingredients.All let down by Olive plate with olives straight out of the fridge-Beef Ragu Pasta with cloying pasta and very little ragu.Tiramisu was ok but lacked expected Booze.GET THE FOOD RIGHT PLEASE!!

We had the Italian experience menu. Antipasti, primi, secondi with contorni, and then dolci. All for just £35 a head. The standard of cooking was extremely high. Exceptional flavour, imaginative dishes, and faultless execution. Service professional and friendly. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Had the usual this visit, the Italian BLT. It's the main reason we come to Totnes! Very good, never had an issue with this; Italian bacon, rocket and sun-blush tomatoes on focaccia bread. Very good coffee, tea, cakes and extensive menu range. Dog friendly

We are very lucky to have such a great place on our doorstep!..the menu changes often and always offering really interesting dishes...last night we had steak tagliata which to use Michael Winners term was historic! .. the owner and all the staff are passionate about what they are doing and that shows!...they also have a good selection of interesting Italian wines..make sure you book a table.

Seriously one of the tastiest steaks I’ve ever had, very impressed. The rest of the food we ordered was decent enough but was really impressed with the flavour in the steak, really really good. Apparently they buy a whole cow and I think I got one of the best cuts, can’t wait to try again and see if It matches up again

A very limited menu ... not a problem in itself, but you would therefore expect the food to be excellent. We chose pork chops that - to our taste - were very undercooked indeed. The olives and risotto were excellent.

Been here a number of times for always the same thing, BLT and coffee. The coffee is always very good, as with the BLT. The BLT is always a gamble (in a good way!), as it doesn’t seem to be the same every time! Sometimes it could be palma ham or bacon. It could be on sourdough or focaccia and it could be cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes! This time: bacon, sun dried tomatoes and rocket on focaccia. Dog friendly, but some of the locals don’t seem happy about that. This visit, had the chocolate and banana bread-extremely good

Sorry guys,but that meal was awful. High expectations after seeing the menu, nice bottle of house red and pleasant, efficient service but the food tasted like a batch of ready meals cobbled together. Nothing 'Italian' about it. Maybe it was the chef's night off but judging by the number of empty tables on Valentine's night I think that word must have got out about the poor cooking amongst the locals.

Had a meal recently with girlfriends who are big fans of Italian food and we were really impressed by what we had - the Tiramusu known affectionately in my house as 'Tony & Sue'!! was superb.

This is our "go to" place for lunch or dinner (and of course coffee downstairs) ..Matteo and his excellent staff make you feel very welcome and the food is always original and excellent along with some great wines...we are very lucky having such a great place on our doorstep...also keep an eye out for their supper club evenings.

I have eaten here before for dinner and stopped in for coffee during the day a few times. I was disappointed on both occasions that they don't really offer much in the way of vegan options. They don't have a single vegan cake or pastry which I think really lets them down, especially in a place like Totnes. It's a really nice place for coffee but if you are vegan go somewhere else to eat!

Had a nice italian meal here. Portions were not too big and the meal was full of flavour. Service was good and price was reasonable. Although there was a limited menu there was something to satisfy everyone.

Got to the curator at 3.50 on a Sunday only to be rudely told it would be shutting (despite the internet and sign outside saying 5pm) no apology and very blunt. Not great

I cannot begin to describe how poor our meal here was. 5 of us, varying in age from 23 to 67 sat down and stared blanky at the over complicated menu on the wall. It became comical about how little we understood but the variety was incredibly poor.

מקום מיוחד, עם אוכל איטלקי מגוון ומתחדש, הפתעות בכל פעם שאכלנו שם. יש להם פעם בחודש אוכל כל פעם ממחוז אחר באיטליה. שווה להגיע. כדאי להזמין מקום מראש. תמיד טעים.

Beautiful little haven in Totnes that seems too good to be true. Food is excellent, I'd definitely recommend doing the Experience Menu as the menu is designed to do so, that way you get a taste of everything. The venison was astounding, a smoked coffee and red wine sauce, who'd have thought!!

sorry to say that the 'supposed' Authentic Italian cuisine is anything but. I live in the area and have visited several times and each time I have lived in hope that:- the portions were a bit bigger, and the meals tasted more Italian, cooked properly and there were a few more nice 'continental kitchen' touches such as - some dipping oil for the bread. I am by no means the only 'local' who thinks the same.

This was my top pick after researching dinner options in Totnes and I wasn't disappointed. We skipped the tasting menu and went for 2 courses instead. The Antipasti was delicious and a large portion (I had the fava bean pizzette). To be honest I could have stopped there, but I enjoyed the Parmigiano Secondi that followed.

We visited for coffee and cake, but the cake selection wasn’t very interesting, so we just had coffee, which was good. There were many sitting at the tables on the pavement, as it is a popular location. The food looked interesting.

If you have eaten in Italy you can tell the difference between the authentic taste of Italian cuisine and the near-miss so often experienced outside Italy. Well, Curator's Kitchen gets it right, with a tiny but beautifully prepared menu, gorgeous wines and a knowledgeable staff who can guide you through the language and culinary challenges - the ragout is excellent, gorgeous meat and even the Formaggio is to die for. Not cheap by Totnes standards but worth every penny - can't wait to go back for the £35 tasting menu. Sumptuous.

We took the plunge with the Italian experience and it did not disappoint. The food here was high-level, each dish was beautifully crafted and presented and we felt we'd found a real gem during our visit to Totnes.

Really enjoyed our evening, great service and atmosphere. Slightly pricey - we were al a carte - the £35.00 tasting menu would have been better value. Definitely worth a visit.

I have eaten here a few years ago , and had been very good . However this July I was taken here as a birthday treat . No idea what's happened , but it was not a good meal . We had the taster meal at £35 a head . The first dish looked like cat food and had no taste at all , the second a pasta dish that was hard and again no taste , then we beef (tough ), with a very sharp jus not edible , the pudding , a custard type tart ,,, well the pasty was so hard and the custard was so runny . The service was ok , polite , but slightly forgetful . The wine was very good . I could have cooked a far better meal . It was extremely poor . We were a table of 6 and all of us said later we would not return . Sad as its been good in the past . I travel To Italy often , and eat proper Italian food fantastic taste and half the price of this restaurant .

Went for an evening meal following our River Dart cruise to Dartmouth and back. How nice not to have to wade through a mammoth list of pasta and pizza dishes. The menu was distinctly different and varied. I was more adventurous than my wife and went for the Italian Experience at £35. This included a small whole mackerel (I much prefer fish with their heads on!), hake risotto and a lamb chop all supported by plenty of veg and salad. Rounded off with a Panettone bread & butter pudding. it's a small intimate dining experience and seemingly popular - we booked for just after 6 pm and it soon filled up.

A friend and I ate here on 22 June while visiting totnes on the recommendation of a number of taxi drivers. Both vegetarian we called to book and there was a slight pause after we announced this fact, followed by an “okay”. Two hours later we arrived looking forward to a lovely meal. The veggie option on one board was an interesting sounding ravioli, the other board it said wild mushroom linguine. Both big ravioli fans we ordered this to be told it had sold out and the linguine was in its place. Appreciate the kitchen had to make something quickly when their flagship dish ran out but this was such a disappointing to say the least. Clearly a rush job and nothing more sophisticated than I’d do at home with a bit of cream, a few mushrooms and some garlic.

Recommend so visited here. A very selective me up for an Italian. A lot of fish and then liver. My husband had the lame liver kebabs and had to send them back as they were completely raw inside. We both had the spaghetti ravioli which was very tasty but literally 12 pieces and it cost £11. Practically a £1 a piece. Very expensive for what it wasn't, won't be returning.

We have had lunch here several times and loved it! So decided to treat my son to supper here on the 22nd June for his birthday.

After 6pm the restaurant upstairs opens, and it's wonderful!

Oh my lord this place is great!

A trendy Italian restaurant, pleasant rustic ambience but distinctly average food, overpriced served on cold plates which meant the food quickly cooled down. Needs to pay more attention to the small things

Been here a number of times for always the same thing, BLT and coffee. The coffee is always very good, as with the BLT. The BLT is always a gamble (in a good way!), as it doesn’t seem to be the same every time! Sometimes it could be palma ham or bacon. It could be on sourdough or focaccia and it could be cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes! This time: bacon, sun dried tomatoes and rocket on focaccia. Dog friendly, but some of the locals don’t seem happy about that

Well what can I say, I like to support local independent coffee shop but this was not very nice. Coffee was Luke warm, tables are very close together and only fit 2 people on each table. Just not very welcoming.

Me and my partner arrived in totnes seeking caffeinated beverages and stumbled upon this establishment. We both only had coffee and a baked pastry and went on our way. The staff were pleasant and so was the atmosphere and coffee! We will visit again Thank you

We have eaten here many times and had truly superb meals. Yesterday was deeply disappointing. We sent our mains back and another in the party described there's as "strangely without flavor" not sure what is going on but could we have the old curator back, please?

Although I have rated average, we were very disappointed and believe it should be below average but wouldn’t really want to give a ‘poor’ vote!

My wife, my son, his fiancee and I visited this restaurant in the airport not expecting a great experience. Sure it was crowded and noisy but hey it is in an airport with people coming and going. We sat right away and were provided drinks while we checked out the menu. The cheeseburger was terrific and my wife's mac and cheese was the best she's ever had anywhere. My son and his fiancee got a vegan dish that they both loved. Sorry I forgot the name but note that they do have choices for vegan lovers. Over all it deserves more than a five.

so simple,beautifully presented,served,and of course cooked,in a great casual environment.Only surprised not ,as the best cafe/restaurant in Totnes higher up the Tripadvisor list.

I have had supper here in a few occasions but not lunch. One may be mistaken that this is just a cafe serving excellent coffee and cantuccini and indeed it is but upstairs at lunchtimes they have a lightish menu that is inventive and just right. In fact you could graze on their small bites all day long. Excellent wines complete the picture of tasty, simple and nourishing delights that remind one of local trattorias in Italy. Simple tables and very helpful staff make this such a pleasant place to spend a few hours.

It’s true iam biased but anybody visiting or living in or around Totnes should seek out this little piece of...

This is a rightly well regarded eatery - lovely for coffee, but probably not best choice if you are really...

Lovely food well cooked, I thought the side dishes were a bit pricey for the size of them. An excellent...

Really amazing coffee, blend changes depending which barista is on went three times over my stay and every coffee was...

Our first return visit for nearly a year. As good as ever. We selected a number of dishes, but the salt cod was off the scale - superb. Our waitress was knowledgable about the menu and very efficient. The wine was also superb. Portion sizes were more than enough. We left very satisfied indeed. I cannot recommend highly enough.

We had a light lunch - the smoked haddock frittata - freshly cooked & really excellent. The coffee was also first class. The alcoholic drinks were all 'specially sourced' in other words overpriced! We drank water.

Por desgracia tiene un año desde mi última visita, que ofrece una oportunidad para revisar un lugar es tan bueno como en la primera visita y este sin duda era. Este no es un lasaña, pasta, pizza y grandes pimienta restaurante italiano el molinillo. Aquí encontrará un menú corto pero ¿qué es lo que está muy bien pensado y preparado. El personal es eficiente y atento sin ser servil, carente de la 'es todo bien para usted que el personal del restaurante la brigada creo que es el servicio al cliente.

Una comida muy agradable con el tamaño de las porciones razonables (cuando nos visitó el tamaño de las porciones eran demasiado pequeños).

Following a number of recommendations from locals we booked into here for Saturday evening. Very impressed. A small menu dependent on what's fresh and a list of unusual Italian wines. I had ox heart, followed by mutton steak with cherries both very nice indeed. Finishing off with grappa was the icing on the cake.

Just wanted to say a massive We have been so many times for coffee, cakes and snacks downstairs, but never for an evening meal.The ambience is spot on and we enjoyed a cocktail downstairs in the evening sunshine before our meal.We had the tasting menu and it was superb. The flavours and presentation was faultless, with excellent help and suggestions from the totally brilliant and attentive waiting staff. (Hats off too to the chefs on such a hot evening!). This will be our benchmark for future meals out for sure! I Wish we were nearer but we will be back on our next trip. Planning that now!!

We all thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here when we arrived into Totnes after six hours of driving. Had great chats with the owner who was so friendly and helpful in finding something for the children to enjoy and arranged something 'off' the menu which we are incredibly grateful for! I was so indecisive, the recommendation for Italian homemade sausages with parched eggs was absolutely divine and being such a lover of lemons we were delighted at being served good chunky wedges of lemon to enjoy with our meals. The menu was great and the kids enjoyed drawing their pics there too. Thanks so much and we will definitely be returning again. Xx

This place is a little gem you will not be disappointed if you are an Italian foodie all produce fresh and delicious and menu changes daily so you can't get any fresher ! The staff were really lovely too it's a small eclectic place for a true experience of excellent food and wine and delicious coffee too I would highly recommend it we are so lucky to have found it as we are on holiday Thank you Curator Kithchen

Advise booking as small cosy restaurant but what a delightful atmosphere. Kitchen open to the restaurant that gives plenty of confidence! Menus changes daily due to what fresh food are available. Very very good Italian food. Superb tastes of traditional Italian food. Wines from small wine growers that are superior to any other Italian wine I have had before. Staff very attentive. Will return very soon.

Had dinner with friends, we all had the taster menu, nicely presented but everything lacked flavour. The starter was menial and the main was served warm. Considering all the hype I wasn't too impressed.

We arrived to find a warm welcome, beautiful decor and an intriguing view into the busy kitchens. We were invited to choose from the interesting Italian menus of food and drink with helpful advice from our hosts. The food was utterly delicious, cooked to perfection, so fresh and flavoursome. Our wine silky smooth and full of berries, dessert scrumptious and coffee Curator Cafe perfect ;) The atmosphere was continental, fun, friendly and relaxed. We would definitely recommend this restaurant experience without hesitation.

This is the first place I go to in Totnes after the hour long bus journey from Plymouth, (a sometimes torturous experience, especially when trapped in a lurching bus with fellow travellers who spend the whole journey encouraging their small child to scream at the top of its voice, but that's another story...). I usually visit for lunch and coffee once or twice a month on a weekday. The rustic dining room with its open kitchen is upstairs, so I'm not sure it would be accessible to everyone.The food is typically Italian - straightforward and flavoursome, the service is warm and friendly, the atmosphere is laid-back and the coffee is exceptional. I've always been able to walk in and get a table, but if I were planning to have lunch on a Saturday or dinner on any evening I think I'd book ahead because the dining area is bijou.

We ate at the Curator Kitchen tonight and had a great experience. I don't usually leave reviews on here but felt compelled to write. The food was divine - each course was unique and packed full of exquisite flavours. The ambience was relaxed but busy - in a similar way to some high class London restaurants I have been to. And the staff were professional whilst being lovely and friendly. It's my new favourite place to eat in Totnes!

We visited for breakfast and later, dinner with friends who knew this place and loved it. I will concentrate on dinner here as breakfast is a quite separate offering. The menu clearly changes daily and is written on large sheets of brown wrapping paper and described to you by the charming Angelo. It stars with antipasti for example octppus with chickpeas gurnard with fennel, then primi, example fettucine with lamb ragu and secondi with my favorite, gorgonzola soufflé. Accompaniments were gorgeous unusually prepared vegetables. We had a selection at £35 per head. The dining room is on the first floor adjacent to the kitchen so its very exciting to see everyone at work. the décor is simple and rustic. Downstairs you can have a cocktail or G&T etc. Its small so you must book. Highly recommended.

Pop in here once a month, great atmosphere, super coffee, very popular for drink in or take out, cakes are tasty and well priced.

Sumptuous soup, beautiful bread and sublime semi-freddo ice cream made this a lunch to remember. Can't wait to go again.

A celebration dinner for 8 family members turned out to be a really enjoyable experience at the "Curator". The greeting, cocktails and wine selections were all excellent as was the antipasta. The main courses were tasty and well cooked. The vegetarian choice was a disappointment compensated by the arrival of a delicious complimentary sweet for the depressed veggie concerned.Service was attentive with an immense amount of "italiano" descriptive detail, but sadly no coffee that night because the expresso machine blew up!All in all a highly successful and value for money night out.

I wanted to treat my wife for Valentine's. I got exactly what I was hoping for.We shared a very special sea food platter of oysters, blackened mackerel, grilled mussels , lemoned Hake and pickled shallots all washed down with a Bellini.All the other courses were equally amazing but the stand out for me the Name and Pork Stinco. Home made ice cream served with espresso coffee.We were very lucky to have Matteo himself in the kitchen . To be able to watch him and his chef at work creating all the flavours and aromas for us to enjoy certainly adds to a wonderful ambience.The two front of house staff match the kitchen in both professionalism and attention to detail. Attentive but not intrusive. Informative about the dishes and good wine knowledge to help you enjoy each dish. However not pretentious so if you simply want beer , cider or a cocktail then these are catered for too.Wonderful food in an amazing atmosphere.Well done and thank Matteo and team.

A small dining room above the Curator Cafe on the Plains in Totnes. We were greeted and seated and then ignored for about 10 minutes. The waitress was getting coffees from the downstairs cafe and chef was chatting to a couple who had already eaten.Finally we ordered and the phone rang and the waitress rushed to answer, so the order was partly ordered for food only without the opportunity to order drinks, which were ordered later when the phone call was finished.One order was for Fettucine Ragu, this was tasty but a small portion in a small bowl at £9.50 ( and we don't have a large appetite ). The other main was Farinata with smoked Tuna, which sounded nice and was ordered as a small plate ( £7.50 ) so I didn't expect a huge portion but this was disgusting, the farinata was as tough as a piece of rubber, with a few rocket leaves, several bitter marinated orange segments and the thinnest shavings of tuna possible. With sparkling water the bill was £18.50 and we are one local couple who will not be returning.

Nice food, slightly over-priced. Small place, limited menu, Italian-style food, pleasant decor. Friendly service. Visited in Jan - not warm enough even when sat by radiator.

I have had lunch here a few times recently and have never been disappointed. The pasta dishes are exceptional and the chef and waiters very knowledgeable and helpful. Leave room for the desserts, not to be missed!

Once again fabulous food, came away full to the top!!!! Wine amazing- pity I could only have a small glass due to driving!!! Would highly recommend xx

My brother has been raving about this place for months so me and my girlfriend thought we better try it out. We ordered salted cod for starters but it was ridiculously salty, couldn't taste anything but salt (at the end the waitress told us someone else complained about it and that the chef must of left in the salt too long). Then on to the main courses, which were all very small. I think that if you charging high prices and there is little food then the taste has to be exquisite. The cod pasta we ordered was tiny and had absolutely no flavour, it might be homemade but it was very, very bland. The lamb shank was average but by then we were so disappointed with the meal that it didn't matter. I think i'll some it up by saying that the side dish of cabbage (apart from the shank) was the most tasteful part of our meal.

Another great addition to the Totnes food scene. Above the best cafe in town is a stripped to the essentials osteria. Authentic flavours of a kind you rarely get outside of Italy; cooked and presented with flair. Totnes is becoming the new Ludlow: exciting to see, and eat!

Small rustic restaurant. Relatively small 'blackboard' menu full of country Italian dishes. Freshly prepared. Great food. Attentive service. Good value. Book in advance as limited covers!

It seems the restaurant is in a phase of miss instead of hit. Such a shame as food in the past has been good. Really small portions to share in their festive feast at £25 per head. Small side plates of food brought up at irregular times to start followed by the meanest main serving anyone in our group of over 20 people had been out for. One slice of pork with two carrot batons and a teaspoon of cabbage for most people... some didn't even get the veg! Poor excuses such as "we are short staffed in the kitchen" was not acceptable given that the menu was pre-booked. My complaint direct to the restaurant over a week ago has still not been responded to, our party was really disappointed.

What an extraordinary and wonderful find, a genuine and warmly buzzing osteria in Totnes near the river serving authentic regional Italian foods, mainly inspired from Le Marche. We had taken the train to Totnes to get here, a journey of about an hour, and it was really worth the effort. We all chose the tasting menu, which is five courses (antipasto, primo, secondo, contorno and dessert) chosen from any of the items on the menu that is chalked up on a board. Just as well as we could have eaten every single dish on the whole menu (this way, we almost did, as we ordered a variety of dishes that we all shared so that no one had food envy). To start, some olive all'ascolana (deep-fried olives!) with a spritz or a negroni. A gorgeous pumpkin gnocchi was one stand-out dish, as was a thick piece of brill served on a bed of soft polenta with mushrooms and a porcini purée; a pannacotta made with smoked beer was just astonishing. The wine list is very short, consisting of primarily 3 varieties of Verdicchio and 3 different Rosso Conero wines, imported direct from small producers. What a treat: the wines of Le Marche are some of Italy's best, even though they are not widely encountered. These examples were outstanding, naturally produced vini genuini, full of character and personality. Service was friendly and knowledgable - dishes were explained lovingly; I asked about the different wines and was given excellent advice. We caught the train home feeling happy and replete: all in all it was a wonderful little road trip. We look forward to returning again soon!

This place used to be a polite restaurant with white tablecloths and it felt very Georgian. It couldn't be more different now! It's much smaller than it was, with a slightly shabby chic contemporary feel. It was busy and noisy on a Friday evening. The food is delicious and varied - there were enough of us to have one of everything on the menu and we left nothing. Comparisons are inevitable. In mood and ambience I guess the closest place is Rumour. In food the closest comparison is Jano's. Both of these comparisons are compliments. The only thing I dislike is also the thing I dislike about Rumour - it's incredibly noisy and not the sort of place to go for a quiet romantic dinner for two.

This was my first trip to The Curator's Kitchen, chosen on the recommendation of a friend. We were not disappointed.A short but authentic Italian menu. The staff were very helpful explaining what the dishes were and recommending food and drinks.The food was excellent, the service was good. I look forward to returning.

I have only tried the coffee so far...which is very nice. The staff are always efficient and professional.

Excellent, as always! This is the third time I've been to the Totnes Osteria and I'm happy to say that the food is still top notch (first visit spring '16). This time I visited with my family to celebrate my birthday. We opted for a la carte and shared a selection of dishes so that we could all try a range of different things. Everything was delicious, some stand-outs were: salt cod on thinly toasted bread (I forget the Italian name); superb home-made spaghetti with fresh crab and just the right amount of chilli seasoning; mackerel baked in paper with kale and capers. Our waiter, Oliver, was friendly, organised and very attentive. He carefully explained the menu and how many plates to order, and recommended good wines, too.

We dropped in on a recommendation, and had a lovely evening. Our server was really helpful and didn't make us feel like ejits for not knowing what some of the foods are (so make sure you ask), we also had dietary requirements which were managed really well. We had a taster menu (make sure you are hungry if you go for this option). There were things we loved and things we weren't as keen on but that's what a taster menu is! Even the food we weren't as keen on wasn't because it was badly cooked, it just wasn't to my taste or husbands taste (e.g. I wasn't partial to the cavolo Nero, but I tried it!).We thought it was really good value, and loved the casual atmosphere and watching the chefs do their thing.

Excellent food and service. As ever. Really interesting menu. Was adventurous on my selection and was rewarded with very special tastes beautifully cooked and flavours. Lamb and pigeon. Wonderful.

After hearing much about the Curator we booked on a Thursday in August. The service was very freindly and care was taken to walk us through the menu. The two meals we had were very different. My wife's Rock Bass was very good, unfortunately my pork was not. It would have helped if we had been asked if our meals were ok, but I eventually had to call a member of staff over. The deserts saved it really, but touch and go if we go back. For the prices it should be better.

This was the fourth visit for us, about 2 weeks ago. A table for 6 in the new second floor dining room. Great atmosphere. Great service. We all had the tasting menu with a good variety of dishes. A mixed offal starter was a highlight - cooked in a rich sauce. But a crab pasta dish and a fresh mackerel main course were also superb. Deserts were also excellent. The wine list is also very good and the staff happy to make suggestions from their extensive knowledge. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you Curator Kitchen.

I can't begin to explain how disappointed I am with my last experience at the Curator Kitchen and it saddens me to leave this review, I have been to the Curator Kitchen in the past and had a great time from which I've recommended it to a lot of people and highly rated it but after my last experience will unfortunately not be doing anymore...We booked a table for 8 of which 7 of us chose the £30 a head set menu of which you each get a dish off each course, what this boiled down to was only one plate of either dish between all of us, consisting of small portions which amounted to no where near the amount we paid! (3 small lamb cutlets between 7 people is just a joke and one the starters only contained 6 portions)It was more frustrating to see a table of 6 opposite us go for the same option and somehow get the same size portions? And the most insulting thing of all was that the 8th person in our party chose to order 2 things from the menu separately, they never even got their food... We were just told that it was 'merged' with the rest of our food! If two people go out for a meal and order the same dish, in no way do you ever expect it to get condensed onto one plate, this is seriously slack and unprofessional! The quality of food was nice but nothing special, not as good as food I've ordered from here in the past and by no means ever worth the price tag.The overall aesthetics and atmosphere of the restaurant is nice, they have a good selection of wines and the service is alright. Overall its a better place to get a meal for two or a light lunch but expect to get seriously ripped off if you go here as a group looking for a worthwhile experience.

Sometimes I need reminding just how delicious, relaxing, and restorative good, simple, food can be. What things >can< taste like. And today, the Curator did that for me. The place was a little self-conscious at times, but I guess it has to be; in the UK, we lack a widespread culture of subtle, careful, everyday food. And you do pay a little (not much) more than you would if a place like this had more competition. But I'm so glad it's there. Just to remind me. Today: beautifully made bread, nicely dressed salads, well-sourced charcuterie and cheese. In a relaxed, small, but airy room. I feel the place has still got some settling in to do.. But I've been three or four times now, and I'll be with it all the way.

We came here for our 2 year wedding anniversary. We honeymooned in Italy so thought we'd try the 'Nice looking Italian down the road'. Well, we were blown away! Delicious, rustic food (better than any we had on honeymoon) served by excellent, knowledgable staff who were only too happy to help in a cosy, unpretentious setting. Thank you for making our anniversary a memorable one- we'll definitely be back again!