Reviews in Devon

I have been living in Devon for 16 years having moved from the Midlands where I was brought up to enjoy good Indian food by a father who had served on the sub-continent and was something of a missionary. I had given up on finding an Indian restaurant that could be described as good. In my book that means serving up Indian regional cuisine properly cooked and spiced accurately enough to present how it is supposed to be. I had been forced to lower my sights to find one of the three pot bog standard variety that have dulled pallets to the extent that the majority seem to like them. Since moving to Exeter three years ago I have ruled out all the restaurants in town which, with the greatest respect to them and their customers, did not fill me with joy. Only Real India was good enough to warrant a return visit but although an above average example of the standard formula, it still fell short of my expectations of Real India. I visited the Ganges on Monday night and was amazed; so amazed that I got back and started to write a review. I then thought that I had better try it again as I may have been the equivalent of de-mob happy. So I went again last night, just to see if the first visit was a fluke. It was not. I had King Prawn Kebab cooked in a tandoor on Monday which was fresh, succulent and accurately spiced; followed by a Lamb Malabar which was again as it should be coconut based but not dominated or sweet, a hint of curry leaf and a well roasted masala with good chilli bite. It was not red-hot as billed but it was appropriately spicy. Had this been cooked by Aktar's team at Lasan in Birmingham or Vivek Singh it would have been more chilli hot but I thought perhaps the Ganges were being cautious given that this was Exeter. This might cause some of their Korma's to be a little on the bland side but I will try one soon and raise this with them is this suspicion proves to be right. I had an excellent Bhindi Bhajii side, Pillau Rice and a Chappati which they made for me although it was not on the menu. All the accompaniments were cooked to a high standard, as were the chutneys which came with the Papads, all very different from standard bottled fare. Last night I had a Sheek Kebab which was good followed by Kozhi Varuthacha Kolambu from the Chettindau region which was excellent, with equally good Palak Motor Paneer, Pillau rice and a paratha. The latter experience confirmed that the first visit was not a fluke and I thoroughly enjoyed both of my dining experiences. I am with the majority of the reviewers here, and I am extremely picky with my Indian food as you may have gathered. I never thought I would see the day when I could say this; but this is a very good Indian Restaurant in my own city. No longer will I have to wait for London trips or visits to Birmingham in order to find an excuse to visit Lasan or the Maharaja. I can eat good regional Indian cooking on my own doorstep and I intend to do so when time and funds permit. I am happy to recommend it to anyone who is not easily satisfied with the average.

Great place - lovely views and lots of character - formerly part of Compton Castle Estate, home of the Gilbert family with connections to Francis Drake and voyages of discovery in Elizabethan era. Now a Restaurant and Tea Rooms, famous for Sunday Lunch at any time and Cream Teas in the Summer. Also does excellent Evening Meals at the weekend. I have been going there for many years - same owners for almost 30 years. Doesn't advertise and is a little hidden gem well worth finding and visiting. Everyone I have recommended has been well pleased. Also does outside catering and functions including wedding receptions

Every time I come to the Honeymoon I have found it to be unbelievably good value for money,friendly and very accommodating.The best Chinese Ive ever had. ummmmmm

Recommended to stop here for breakfast on the way to Cornwall. What a breath of fresh air away from the service stations and the motorway. Only 5 mins from the M5 and well worth the detour. Great breakfast! Also a fantastic butcher and shop to tempt you to buy lots of treats!

What a great spot for lunch. Panoramic views from the manicured gardens. Interesting menu and good drinks selection. Highly recommend!

We were visiting Plymouth and wanted Oysters and found Bistro One via Sugarvine. We were offered Oysters both Raw and Grilled and promptly devoured a dozen each. Fab! Our wine was a surprise as we were recommended to try a Sicilian Catarratto - never heard of it but what a wine it turned out to be. Lemon scented and perfect with the sea-flavoured Oysters. Couldn't have been better, very simple and very fresh. Job done, we look forward to our next visit.

The best Indian food in Tiverton. The service is excellent and always served with a smile. Eating in the restaurant in an enjoyable experience and you are made to feel very welcome. The only problem is the drinks tab can get quite expensive. Out of 10 I would give the food 7, price 6, overall experience 7. Well worth a visit.

During our recent break near Tiverton we struggled to find a good restaurant until we stumbled across the Cellar on the Internet. We thought we'd give it a try and were not disappointed. The food was first class - freshly cooked from local ingredients and the service super friendly. The whole evening was superb - a lovely end to our holiday. we will be back next time we are in the area.

Excellent, found this restaurant at the beginning of our holiday luckily, ate there several times during the week and were never disappointed. One of the best steaks I have ever had.

highly recommended great food good prices and good atmosphere kids loved it

Fantastic, beautiful home cooked carvery, staff fantastic. Location so clean and friendly. Our favourite place for food and drink BUT you do need to book for Sunday lunch - it's so popular

i have eaten there 3 times and the food was plentiful but sadly as with a lot of indian restaurants in England they put heat instead of flavour. chillies rather than spices. the staff were very friendly and the radway beer was excellent.

11a doesn't look anything special from outside but what a great place inside. Well worth a visit for the pizza.

Really fresh, delicious fish and warm and light, well cooked and flavoured rice - would have been pleased to receive this sushi in Japan. A cut above several London-based restaurants. Great attention to detail in the dishes, this isn't Japanese food by numbers, was a very pleasurable dining experience over and above satisfying a washoku craving! Had lunch menu - good value. Prawn tempura light and crunchy, generous portion, tofu salad delicate, authentic flavours but showed originality in presentation. Worth seeking out for quality of cooking and ingredients, compares well with other local restaurants in price range.

Our party of 5 adults, 4 children went to Route 38 tonight. First class. Great food, great atmosphere, great value. Highly recommended.

Highly recommended. Fresh food cooked in groundnut oil! Lovely would travel the 2.5 hours to lynton just to taste the fish and chips again!!!

Food was excellent, Accommodation more than comfortable, Open log fires, leather sofas and a good beer selection,and all the space around you you could need.Well worth the visit any time of year.

went on 12th Feb. warm welcome rose wine is lovely. huge portions staff friendly and knowledgeable had great time