Lathwells Restaurant, Bideford

we've eaten at the restaurant a number of times and enjoy the food and atmosphere everytime however the only let down is always the lady who takes the bookings, she doesnt understand customer service and we found her quite rude. we shall be back despite this, the food is just too good.

The late evening pizza selection is second to none, coupled with a friendly atmosphere and fantastic service , will definatly be visiting again.

Great food, vegetable parcels to accompany the main course were delicious. The best loos I have ever seen! Well worth a visit. It has the feel of eating in a friends house. I wish we had something like this in Kingston. Thank you for a lovely evening.

The food and atmosphere are just Great! The crab and salmon fishcakes are the best I have ever had by a long way, and the pastry on the beef wellington was to die for. My only reservation was that the wine list was a bit limited. For me fine food and fine wine go inexorably together and I would love to have seen a Corton-Charlemagne or a fine Bordeaux on the wine list. Perhaps next time ? With best wishes to all at Lathwells, Charles Payne

We went for my neice's 16th birthday & had the most fantastic night. We were allowed to decorate the table earlier in the day which my neice thought was wonderful. The food was delicious as always & John & his staff are all lovely. We will all be singing your praises for weeks!

The Windsor Couple After booking a pre-Christmas weekend break in Bideford, we saw your website and decided to chance making a reservation for dinner. We're so glad we did. What a great choice on all levels, the restaurant itself, the friendliness of the lady (Karen) who welcomed us and the young lady who served us with our dinner. Last but by no means least, our dinner....which was fantastic. Beautifully cooked and delicious. We had a really lovely evening. Thank you.

The quiet Americans Once again a great evening. Our second visit in two years. We were remembered and made to feel so welcome, The food is fresh and perfectly cooked. The rest room better than any we have seen, a real talking point. See you soon.

We visit on average about once a month and it's always a treat. The beef is particularly good, but I also enjoy the fish dishes and the crab fishcakes. Service is great. So glad John has won this award - he deserves it. What a pity he is no longer allowed to serve crackling under health and safety regs - it was delicious.

Thank you for a wonderful evening at your super restaurant, food was amazing and staff were so friendly, we really enjoyed it and can highly recommend it to all. xx

James & Louise Lathwells without a doubt made our week end in north Devon. A restaurant that understands the needs of its customers! How very refreshing. The best fish soup we have ever tasted. Slow cooked beef out of this world. Vegetables with imagination but above all the chocolate selection for pudding was to die for.

Julian and Kate This is not M&S food, this is Lathwells food! Most memorable for all the right reasons. Definately worth a visit.

Many thanks for a brilliant evening! Loved the menu, the food was excellent and you all made us feel very welcome and able to relax which is so unusual these days. We will be back soon.

We live locally and had heard of Lathwells from a friend so visited with some old work colleagues on Weds 21st March. Very impressed with menu, specials (lobster was great!) and enviroment, particularly with the emphasis on local produce. Thought the decor and facilities were of a very high standard and would definatley visit again. One comment, lets have a nice oaked chardonnay on the wine list! Thanks for a great evening, Paul & Sandra Ryder

A long weekend in Devon was topped off with a meal here. John Emms'asked if we had any favourites when we booked and my boyfriend was treated to the 'special' - lamb shanks that he said were the best he'd ever eaten. The whole meal was delicious. I wish we didn't live 200 miles away or I'd want to come back every week.

We came to Lathwells for our first wedding aniversary. The atmosphere was so romantic and food as good as in my home country of France! The English can cook fresh fish without killing it twice I have now discovered. Thank you for making our evening so special. We will be back with our friends.

What a find. Lovely, cosy, intimate and exceptional food. A welcome retreat from the London drudgery. We'll be back....Soon Tom & Helen Apsley

Having had dinner only on one occasion until now but having once more made another reservation for four, do I need say more?? We found the ambience wonderful (no music,thank heavens),the restaurant impeccably clean, the food excellent and the service friendy.we always recommend this restaurant to all our friends, who having visited Lathwells, still remain very much our friends. The Best in Town. Bon Viveur.

Ein Sehr nettes Lokal mit netten Leuten und gutem Essen..das sollte man sich gönnen. gruss aus bayern

We enjoyed a memorable meal in this cosy restaurant on wed 18th October. The food was simple but delicious and the service was outstanding. Thankyou for a lovely evening. Jan and Ben