The Merchant Tea Rooms - East Devon

This is a wonderful little gem of a restaurant. I visited with some friends last night for a Christmas gathering, and we were impressed right from the beginning. The cozy dining area felt intimate and inviting. The menu consisted of dishes made with simple ingredients but cooked with great care. We tried venison, turkey, gravadlax, sausages, soup, profiteroles, and cheesecake, and every dish was delicious. What topped it all off was the very reasonable prices. We were full after three courses, and it only cost £33 each. I also appreciated that we were asked to pre-order our meals, which showed that the chef cares about reducing food waste. I would recommend this place to anyone. Bravo!

A fantastic Sunday Roast! Booked this as we had a couple of tea and cake visits, we loved the owner he is very polite, kind and attentive. The roast was excellent, we both had lamb, perfectly cooked as were the yorkshires and all the vegetables. 10/10, we will be back. The service is great as well, cannot fault anything at all! Thank you for a lovely time!

Had Sunday roast dinner which could not be faulted. A surprising find in deepest Devon. Friendly courteous service If you are in Colyton and looking for a place to eat this is a highly recommended establishment.

Good location, excellent lunch, great cup of tea. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The jacket potato with chorizo and cheddar was delicious. Quick service and budget friendly.

The food was very good at this restaurant. The cooking was excellent and the service was attentive. It was great value for money. The only downside was that the room wasn't warm enough. A friend who has eaten here many times warned us about this. We will definitely come back to eat here again, maybe in the spring when the weather is warmer.