The best restaurants in Norton Fitzwarren Taunton Deane South West

Lovely child free evening, live music in the background, absolutely loved the Allerford chicken, hubby had the steak would definitely recommend paying the Allerford Inn a visit.

Please be very wary of booking any kind of function here. Our experience was of booking for my wife's 50th birthday one year in advance. Booking accepted, we sent out invites and people began booking hotel rooms etc. We received a phone call a few days ago, telling us that they were cancelling the booking. They had a story about double booking us with someone who made a tentative enquiry two years ago(!), but it is clear that we have simply been bumped for a more lucrative offer. It is so disappointing when a business treats potential customers like this. I would strongly suggest looking elsewhere for any important function.

Please be very wary of booking any kind of function here. Our experience was of booking for my wife's 50th birthday one year in advance. Booking accepted, we sent out invites and people began booking hotel rooms etc. We received a phone call a few days ago, telling us that they were cancelling the booking. They had a story about double booking us with someone who made a tentative enquiry two years ago(!), but it is clear that we have simply been bumped for a more lucrative offer. It is so disappointing when a business treats potential customers like this. I would strongly suggest looking elsewhere for any important function.

Would highly recommend Donna kebab and chips yummy

Had yet another fantastic meal from the Golden Chip, our favourite Chinese restaurant just outside Taunton. Highly recommended!

My husband and I found the Cross Keys by chance one rainy Sunday lunchtime as we were travelling to our holiday destination. We hadn't booked and it looked busy but the staff had a table for us. We both had the roast turkey which was huge but so good. Everything was beautifully cooked and it looked really inviting. There was too much for us though so we could only manage a mini pud with our coffee. We had the brulee cheesecake which was so delicious. We were served throughout by Emily T who was brilliant. It was a busy Sunday lunchtime but she was really keeping her eye on everyone and was always ready when we needed her. She is a credit to this establishment. I couldn't believe the 3.5 star rating on Trip Advisor. We couldn't fault the place and just wish it was nearer to where we live.

I had booked because of the reviews but left disappointed, this was a family birthday celebration mid week. The garlic buttered prawn was missing the garlic butter then came out of the packet and put on a dish with some cooked tomatoes. The lasagna was a brown mess with no flavour. The sea bass risotto was stodgy rice with no flavour, certainly not how a risotto is cooked. The sea bass and scallop was cooked lovely the rice just let it down. The staff were polite but we weren't looked after we didn't get asked once how was our meal otherwise we would have raised all these points. Wouldn't recommend. Won't be going back.

I can not praise the staff more for going over and beyond for our wedding party . Fabulous evening meal prior to our big day, fabulous Sunday lunch afterwards. Not only was the food unfaultable but the friendly manager and wonderful staff accommodated more guests for Sunday lunch than we booked with smiles and fabulous service . Thank you so much

We ordered flat whites, they were literally undrinkable - we left them after one taste. They were strong enough but with a diabolical flavour - not of coffee. They use automated machines which are generally less likely to provide a good drink in any case but maybe the beans were stale as well.