The best restaurants serving British food in South West

We had the most incredible experience at No 6. The food was out of this world - try the Pie ‘N’ Chips, so so so much more than the name suggested! We were looked after by Elliott and the team and I was pleasantly surprised how relaxed it was, not remotely pretentious that you might experience elsewhere. They helped us to choose wines but we didn’t ever feel upsold. At the end we were invited up into the pastry kitchen and got to see the chefs at work and chat to them, which was incredible. I am an avid watcher of Saturday Kitchen and love watching Paul Ainsworth on that, which is basically the reason we booked. It didn’t disappoint and was worth every penny!

Just brilliant. Food was original, amazing, fresh, local. Service was spot-on, perfect, amiable. Modern food, great ambiance, wonderful soundtrack, open kitchen. Michelin guide should definitely come back and properly reward this wonderful place! Gordon Jones and staff, please keep going!

Really well put together pork roast on fresh brioche bun. Delicious and would definitely return. Finished with one of their fab doughnuts. Highly recommend!

What a hidden gem, this is not the expected Michelin experience, it was so far beyond that!! It had no element of pretentious, it felt like dining with friends, savouring an amazing artistry of food and flavours at their highest. It is a restaurant once experienced you will never forget and you just want more visits! This was my husbands first experience of a tasting menu, he was quantity over quality foodie who has absolutely been converted by his overall experience at Lumiere - hats off to Jon, Helen & Team. If you haven’t get discovered this gem and have a special celebration, it is a must, you will not be disappointed!

My Wife and I recently celebrated our 20th anniversary here. Staff were so accommodating and friendly and the food was amazing. Can't fault this place it's our favorite place to eat out.

We had a fantastic meal. Whipped feta starter followed by a perfectly cooked steak. Thank you for a lovely evening and great service

Tucked into the scenic hills of Exmoor, Restaurant Kensington in Lynton offers a refined yet welcoming dining experience that blends modern British cuisine with genuine hospitality. The décor is elegant and contemporary, complementing the natural beauty of its surroundings. The staff are a standout feature—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, enhancing the relaxed but polished atmosphere. The open kitchen adds a vibrant touch, showcasing the chefs at work. The menu centers around locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, with a particular focus on Exmoor beef. During my visit, I indulged in a 720g T-bone steak—perfectly cooked, rich in flavor, and impressively tender. Sides like the smoked mash and chargrilled hispi cabbage with chipotle butter were equally memorable. Kensington also boasts a fabulous wine selection, carefully curated to pair beautifully with the menu. The team’s recommendations were spot-on, elevating the entire meal - A Patagonian Pino Noir was a treat Awarded Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best in 2023, Restaurant Kensington fully lives up to its reputation. For those seeking exceptional food, top-tier service, and a setting that feels both intimate and stylish, it’s a must-visit on the North Devon coast.

Amazing food such a great concept. No decision to make just sit back and enjoy the gorgeous food. Matt a lovely person obviously proud of his restaurant and so he should be. His staff are great too.

This neat cage is a gem. It was clean and bright. The food was Excellent and service was very good. The food portions were large tasted lovely. And well priced too …. Congratulations to the Owners It’s a ‘Gem ‘ you can’t miss

My Husband Jeremy and Me Very Much enjoyed our Dinner The food is tasty, plentiful and well presented - brilliant The team who work there friendly and helpful. They are also helpful regarding any Gluten Free requirements The ambience is nice too Many thanks, take care

Excellent food and service birthday treat for the wife highly recommend

We enjoyed their Far Eastern night, with outstanding food and wine and the very pleasant company of the owners.Highly recommended

We spotted the sign for this on the drive through, so after visiting the castle, walked back to find it. So glad we did. We had the platter to share, not a single thing could be faulted. Service was excellent. We loved the look of the cakes but were just so full, so purchased 2 to take home for later that day. Really sad I forgot to leave a tip, too busy chatting to the staff & looking around so much to see, even a gin distillery. We will be back.

Came here after reading some Google reviews. I was only after 6 bags of chips. Came in early, the guy behind the counter was really nice, chatting away, and really friendly. The chips were amazing and a generous portion too. I would definitely recommend this place 😁 I parked outside with no issues but it was quite quiet so not sure about that in busier times. The shop is really clean, they run a restaurant next to the takeaway chip shop as well. Really reasonably priced too.

Amazing experience. I host some of these chefs in my house each year and always wanted to try it. Food was incredible and so cheap considering the quality you are getting. They’re all learning but service was pretty good. They could do with some music in there and we had a strong draft from the fire escape but apart from that was fantastic experience and will definitely be back