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The Lost Kitchen

Devon, Chettiscombe - European - Restaurant - £

Appealing rustic eatery in a converted threshing barn

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

You can't deny the good vibes that emanate from this unassuming venue – a rural café-cum-restaurant housed in a converted threshing barn not far from Tiverton. That it is a consistent and very popular destination is no surprise: ‘best local restaurant in Devon without hesitation,' sums up many readers' views. Part of the attraction is the magnificent view, combined with staff who are as helpful and pleasant as can be, and the fact that the place is admirably family-friendly. However, it’s the firm focus on good-value food in all its seasonal, sustainable and local glory that draws diners back. A huge wood-fired oven is at the heart of the operation, dominating the busy open kitchen at one end of the long dining room, with imaginative, carefully made sourdough pizzas being the stars of the show. But there’s much more. Share a Turkish pide (boat-shaped flatbread) topped with spiced lamb and pickled red onion, or keep a ‘small plate’ of crab bru...

You can't deny the good vibes that emanate from this unassuming venue – a rural café-cum-restaurant housed in a converted threshing barn not far from Tiverton. That it is a consistent and very popular destination is no surprise: ‘best local restaurant in Devon without hesitation,' sums up many readers' views. Part of the attraction is the magnificent view, combined with staff who are as helpful and pleasant as can be, and the fact that the place is admirably family-friendly. However, it’s the firm focus on good-value food in all its seasonal, sustainable and local glory that draws diners back.

A huge wood-fired oven is at the heart of the operation, dominating the busy open kitchen at one end of the long dining room, with imaginative, carefully made sourdough pizzas being the stars of the show. But there’s much more. Share a Turkish pide (boat-shaped flatbread) topped with spiced lamb and pickled red onion, or keep a ‘small plate’ of crab bruschetta with rhubarb, pink pickled shallots, fennel and olive-oil vinaigrette all to yourself.

Our late-spring lunch opened with a plate of excellent ‘organic cure’ bresaola enhanced by pecorino and a zingy apple, celery and walnut dressing. A generous fillet of wood-roasted sea bream followed, served atop a fabulous peperonata heady with olives, capers and garden herbs, while a baked honey crème brûlée rounded off proceedings.

The Lost Kitchen may suit leisurely lunches and celebratory evenings (it opens for dinner on Friday and Saturday), but it is just as welcoming to those stopping by for coffee and cake – although booking is advisable for this, too. To drink, there's Devon cider as well as a well-spread list of wines including plenty by the glass. But given that many will be driving, a lot of thought had gone into mocktails and classic soft drinks.

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VENUE DETAILS

The Long Barn
Chettiscombe
Devon
EX16 7PTGB

01884 242427

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OTHER INFORMATION

Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly

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