Evening of: 31/10/24…read more I have stated this previously in other reviews, I don't do them for gain, I do them to either praise or so that the establishment can improve on things that go wrong. I only looked at other reviews after my meal, and I was astounded by the variances of experiences. Although, you must speak as you find. Before I start this full review, WOW, what a wine list! Someone knows their wines. A fantastic selection, and this is not meant in any patronising way. If only I could have eaten a sweet, but I couldn't justify a half bottle of the Monteagudo Pedro Ximenez, Delgado Zuleta dessert wine. It will have to live for another day. On to the review..... The place styles itself as a bistro. It was warm and convivial, and tables didn't appear to be on top of each other. I was greeted in a friendly manner and shown to a table with ample room with additional seating. Ideal for my overcoat. I thought the menu selection was very good. I was asked what I would like to drink and initially ordered a pint of lager (Birra Moretti) after asking what was on offer. Later I ordered a large glass of Pinot Grigio to go with my main. My main arrived at my table 15 minutes after it was ordered. Not a problem as I expected the fish not to take too long to cook and the rest would have been pre-prepared. Main: Baked fillet of cod, over sauté new potatoes, buttered French beans, vine tomatoes and roast chill butter. The latter was a great flavour to have with the potatoes. The price was £26. Some will say quite pricey, but the cod was cooked to perfection, and it was a fully enjoyable main. The bill was as follows: Birra Moretti - £5.50 Baked Cod - £26.00 250ml of Pinot Grigio - £8.90 25ml of Courvoisier - £4.50 (I'll come back to the brandy) - NOTE: I have paid more elsewhere Latte - £3.90 Total - £48.80 (TIP - £5) The brandy, I asked for a large, but got a single, the lady misheard me. I stressed, no ice, and asked if they had a brandy glass, yes, they had.... Things I'd add. The glass was too small, the glass was cold, and I used the candle on the table to warm the glass and contents. I mentioned they could have used the steamer on the coffee machine. They took it in good part, I hope. The latte - perfect, lovely flavoursome coffee. Would I go back? Most certainly and to make sure I tried that dessert wine. Thanks everyone.

From the owner: The Ilchester Arms is a 4* family run hotel and restaurant in the heart of Ilchester, just off the…read moreA303 & 5 miles from Yeovil. We have 10 comfortable, well furnished, en-suite bedrooms, free on site parking & free WiFi. Our restaurant is open daily for lunch (12pm-2.30pm) and dinner (7-9pm excluding Sundays) with a range of homemade dishes created from locally sourced produce. If you are just on the road & need a quick pick me up we also offer coffee & cake from 9am daily.

We wanted to visit the Montacute House, but arrived too late to get in. The Kings Arms was…read morerecommended as a nice place to stay. The Kings Arms is in the charming village that surrounds Montacute House. It sits just across from the 12th century church. It has 15 en suite rooms, a bar and restaurant. The lounge area is comfortable and very nicely decorated. The staff were very pleasant, and our room was very nice and overlooked their large beer garden. The bath was small, with a shower and nice fluffy towels. There was a TV and tea kettle in the room. We went to the lounge for drinks before dinner and enjoyed them while using the free WiFi. The staff were pleasant and attentive, and the lounge area is set up so you seem almost alone even with many other guests are about. There are several dining areas, all very nice. The tables are set so you can have an intimate dinner. The menu was varied and the food we had was exceptional. We started with the cheese plate. 4 local cheeses, all very good and a wonderful fruit chutney (£9). For mains, I had the lamb ribs, which were delicious (£20), and my wife had the fillet of hake (£12), also very nice. I had a glass of Argentine Malbec that was very good (£18/ bottle, £6.50 for a 250ml pour). My desert was a trio of their very good home made ice creams (£5).

Delicious food in a great setting. I cannot believe I've lived here for 3 years and haven't been…read morebefore. The food is amazing!! The service is friendly and they are doing a fantastic job following social distance guidelines. Had a wonderful lunch in the garden which is spacious and beautiful. We ordered a ploughmans lunch (highly recommend) and fish n chips for the kids. Portions are perfect and food is just wonderful. Go immediately!!

We had a small private room in the back for a group dinner...the setting was intimate and…read morecomfortable. We had a multi-course meal from appetizers to mains to desserts to coffee. I had a bowl of their tomato soup to start. It had a "rustic" presentation and flavor with hearty bits and two types of bread for dunking. For my main dish I chose the linguini with prawns and chorizo in a sweet chili sauce. It was a huge plate of food that was difficult to finish, but the combination of sweet and spicy was somewhat addictive and kept me digging right back in for another bite. The duck offers a wide selection of desserts (which were hard to pass up)...I wanted something light so I had a single scoop of local ice cream to cleanse my palate. This was a great spot for a group meal like this...attentive service, warm and inviting setting and artfully prepared dishes. Bravo to the team at The Duck!

The restaurant is excellent and the steaks are delightful. The service is good and the ambiance is…read morerelaxing. A great place if you want good food in a nice environment.

An unexpected find and a fantastic selection of Italian dishes and pizzas…read more The rigatoni al'amatriciana with spicy sausage in a spicy tomato sauce and topped with grated Parmesan cheese was rich and delicious. The chicken al forno was like a traditional chicken parmigiana dish and was big enough to share and was served with chips and a small portion of salad. Their red sauce is vibrant and simple...not overly sweet or spicy. The star of the meal was their pizza made char-grilled in an oven with a near-perfect thin crust. The San Daniele pie we ordered came with buffalo mozzarella, rocket salad, shaved ham and shaved hard parmesan...it was mesmerizing. We enjoyed this spot so much we returned a few days later for a second visit, once again sampling more of that charred-crust pizza, spaghetti bolognese with a rich meat sauce and their lasagna della casa which was a traditional layered lasagna that was hearty and comforting. Both our meals there ended with a crème Brule that was served cold and creamy...a perfect way to finish off the experience.

Service was great and the menu was quite varied. The dishes we ordered were served hot and were…read morereally tasty.

This is a country pub with an emphasis on food and the menu is trying hard to be a little different…read more- which I think is encouraging! The staff were attentive and friendly and the food hit the spot - nicely presented and cooked well. The platter of prosciutto we shared as a starter was generous and the freshly made bread was excellent - I could have eaten more! My steak was a little on the well-done side of medium, but I'm not complaining. Altogether a very satisfying meal. A couple of real ales on tap - though not, for some reason, pulled at the bar; are the pumps for decoration? A log fire smouldering nicely at one end of the room. Enough fellow diners and drinkers to create a relaxed atmosphere. Altogether, a pleasant evening. I remember this pub as having a huge car park in the past, but this has been developed for housing so, if you drive into the car park you'll probably find yourself doing a three point turn and parking on the road.

special fried rice and special chow main and chicken curry and chips please deliver tomorrow night…read moreat 445 if you can make that happen please thank brin the food to 29 west crescent ilminster thank Susan Morcom

We live in Miami and good Chinese food is hard to come by. We looked for a local Chinese restaurant…read moreand stumbled across this place. The food was very good, and we will surely come back when we are in the area again.

A friendly, independent cafe that serves top notch grub…read more We found this place online and decided to pay them a visit as the burgers sounded good - we weren't disappointed! One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Served with a choice of either fries or chunky wedges (think roast potato wedges and you'll get the idea). The cafe makes its own hot sauces and strawberry jams, all of which you should try if you get a chance as they're all scrumptious. You can even buy jars of the sauces to take home. Service is warm & friendly and you're made to feel incredibly welcome the second you walk in the door to the moment you leave. If you're on the lookout for something a bit more genuine and satisfying than what the nearby commercial chains can offer this is the place!

Went here with sister for lunch. We parked at top of Stow hill and walked down. Lovely and quirky…read morelittle place as you walk in. Lots of choices on the menu and specials. My and my sister both had Welsh rarebit with a side of chips. It was so tasty. Will defo be going back. Great service too

Great traditional chip shop no poxy portions plenty of salt and vinegar and a friendly service…read more Proper British grub

Had a pleasant reasonably priced meal tonight. Supposed to be Mexican night, first Thursday of the…read moremonth themed countries. Expected spicy food but just a mushroom pancake for main course. Odd place, in a sort of loft with everything coming upstairs. Lovely staff, just attentive enough.

I've stayed a few times at Hornsbury Mill and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff are wonderful, the…read morefood is great and the bar is awesome. I always look forward to a pint of Thatchers whenever I'm there. I've had excellent meals - especially dinner - at Hornsbury. Whether it's fish and chips or a sirloin burger or the never seen in America Scotch Egg! Apparently they have a booming wedding and special events business. The grounds, lake and wildlife are also quite nice too. Looking forward to a return!!