The Old Inn - West Devon

My daughter and son-in-law treated us to a dinner at this restaurant as a Christmas present. I can truthfully say it was one of the best, if not the best meal I have ever had. The other three members of our party shared the same opinion. The atmosphere was very relaxed and we definitely plan on going back. We all opted for the tasting menu and would highly recommend it.

During our journey from Wales to Penzance, we made a stop halfway due to concerns about potential traffic delays caused by a rail strike. We are grateful that we decided to stay there, as Anthea and the chef Duncan were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Duncan, who used to work as a chef at Gidleigh Park, prepared a wonderful meal that showcased his talent. The rural setting added to the peaceful and enjoyable experience of our stopover. We highly recommend this place.

Staying locally we were delighted to get a table at the Old Inn for dinner. Lovely to linger in front of the fire before dinner. Food was fantastic and exceeded expectations. Very happy with covid precautions. Would have liked to know more about the dishes and engagement with our hosts. Was a special evening, thank you.

We had a fabulous dinner at the Old Inn. The food was exceptional at every course. There is a lot of skill coming from Duncan’s kitchen with some superbly balanced flavours and well sourced ingredients. Each course brought new surprises with highlights including a fabulous starter of scallops and caramelised endive, a delicate turbot and beurre blanc and we certainly bought into a well executed (and moreish) rhubarb souffle with raspberry sauce. The wine list has much to offer and the setting is very relaxed with host Anthea striking the right balance between knowledge, attentiveness and a dry sense of humour. They clearly care about their food, wine and the customer experience we will be back!

We had the most amazing meal last night at the Old Inn. The food was fantastic every course on the set menu was delicious. We honestly loved every mouthful. The welcome was warm, the hostess was lovely, the wine was perfect with all our courses, and the quality of cooking was like a Michelin starred restaurant. We would highly recommend it and will definitely return. First proper meal out anywhere since lockdown and it lived up to everything I had hoped for and missed!