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Can’t fault the food, service or wine!!! Awaiting the new menu xx

Well what can i say ! My ever first visit at lumière was last year! So impressed from that last visit I just had too pop back again as soon as... I love this restaurant as it nice and small enough, and not to big! Makes the experience more Intimate.. Having sat down to the table with a pre-drink inhand, it was time for the taster and the wine flight to start... First was the grand tasting of 3 canapés which consisted of a Taramasalata fish looking cracker, Cornish Lobster and a stinking Bishop... All 3 was absolutely spot on! Best one was the stinking Bishop! Tasting and Visually... The the Sourdough with Cultured Butter and a chicken skin butter. The chicken skin butter is always a winner  winner.. Next up was the potato & eel !! Which I had at my first visit! And boy-o so glad it's still on the menu! It's still so bloody good ! Then it was an absolute fat and excitedly cooked Orkney Scallop! The subtle flavours Work around the scallop. Next course was yet again another banger that I had from my last visit, creedy Carver Duck.. Thin slices of Duck with the very special Duck Parfait with chocolate! Just love that Parfait with chocolate, dam delicious. Next was the magical Tequila Slammer! Great cleanser and theatrical looking. Then for the main meat which was Hogget! Now this was literally unbelievably good ! It's one of them dishes that you wish it was massive! Then we moved over to the sweet Section hour.. First off was like an duck egg set custard with Apricot Sorbet. This was very tasty and refreshing! Nice little pot of delightful goodness. Second dessert was Strawberries and chocolate! Yet another dessert that's made my happy to be there .. So they had an extra course on the menu for just a little bit extra! So I asked for the course to come out after the desserts a it was a cheese course... Baron Bigod Cheese and a sourdough Crumpet! Now I love cheese courses like this ! Instead of the boring cheeseboard!! Which is so outdated in my eyes! So I was very happy.. Then it was over to the petit Fours! Which to get a good plenty of then to finish of an extremely tasty food... So was it worth coming back to?? Well, obviously, from what I've just written! It's worth travelling to. Go on ! Go and enjoy Lumière at least once, twice? Three, four times.. It's worth it....

Superlative ,simply the best meal we have ever had! A special birthday celebration where everything was perfect. The food was out of this world, including fabulous vegetarian options. The wine flight complemented the courses brilliantly and the service was everything you could ask for at a fine dining restaurant. Supercalifragalistcexpialidotious!

Another outstanding meal at Couch's. Not sure if we can count ourselves as regulars but we have made yearly visits for about ten years now and always leave wishing we could get back sooner than our next intended annual visit to Cornwall. Always a much anticipated and integral part of our plans. Enough about us! The crab risotto was an absolute delight. Beautifully presented and perfectly balanced flavours. My venison was melt in the mouth and faultless in preparation - cooked exactly to specification (as discussed with Richard when ordering). My other half was delighted with her chicken tarragon dish. Portion sizes are adequate for the heartiest of appetites. Amuse bouche and desserts also superb. A bientot.

Our first visit today after booking well in advance. We both had the steak pie with peas my husband had his with chips I had mashed potatoes which were lovely. Husband had choc fudge cake while I had absolutely delicious ginger sponge and custard. Really good fresh home cooked food at a very fair price. John and Karen are both very friendly and welcoming. Our first visit but already booked to return next month. Thank you both.

We love this place! We held our wedding lunch here and it couldn’t have been more perfect! Food was amazing - Thanks Tony & Deb! !

We were coming back from the Beachy Head cliffs and wanted a quick lunch; boy what a treat! Don't let the shop's small size fool you, the subs are huge, loaded with flavor, and very well priced. The owner and customers were laughing and joking around, Tony even plinking out a few tunes on a keyboard. We really enjoyed feeling like we were regulars from the minute we walked in the door. If you're anywhere in the area, definitely stop by!

Absolutely delicious!! You leave just wanting more and more!! Every time I go it just gets better and better!! 100% recommend a visit to the ringers!!

Superb from start to finish. I ordered the tasting menu - every dish was excellent and just as memorable as the last. The Japanese milk bread is beautifully soft and delicious. The the little extra bites that arrive between some courses are a lovely bonus too. Excellent warm service. Would absolutely come again and wouldn't be surprised if this place was awarded a star very soon.

I was having a kitchen renovation at home, so I had no facilities to make a Sunday meal. I knew the Courtyard offered takeaway roasts, so that’s what I did. It was still very hot when I got it home. There was plenty of it, with a number of different vegetables and a big pot of the most delicious meat gravy. Outstanding. Absolutely highly recommended!! 😋

Both the steak and chicken dishes were delicious and cooked to perfection. Though they didn’t look like large portions, they were surprisingly satisfying. The candied carrot cheesecake was absolutely lovely, while the banoffee pie didn’t quite meet my wife’s expectations—perfect excuse for a swap! In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

My wife and I visited Upstairs on a Friday night. We did not live locally and therefore stayed at the nearby Premier Inn (5 mins walk). When we arrived, we given a warm friendly greeting. The team at Upstairs were fantastic all evening. They clearly are very passionate and knowledgable about the food and wine they serve, but so in a relaxed and warm way. The snacks started with had amazing flavours. This quality was maintained throughout the meal with the scallops (in a satay style sauce) and beef being particular highlights. My wife had the famous banana desert and it did not disappoint. Thank you for a really great night and we look forward to coming back soon.

Absolutely fantastic. Great food, great atmosphere. Probably the best fine dining restaurant near Exeter. You really have to try it.

Lovely restaurant with great personal service and a great choice of well cooked steaks. ( Along with a couple of non steak options. Excellent fat chips and sauces to accompany the steaks.

Good chicken strips and chips. The cafe was clean and welcoming. I was served by a lovely lady I think her name was Nat, she was very polite and pleasant.All staff was nice too and made me feel very welcome I will definitely be back. Can you please bring back the fresh milkshakes they were 10/10.