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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 4517 reviews

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Gastroranking-it
3.6 ★ from 50 reviews
malcolmrmcintyre
04.10.2024 - 14:28

Constant BBC Radio One chattering in the background spoils the otherwise pleasant ambience. Need to sort out much better music system, or silence.

Richard
04.10.2024 - 14:28

The mezze breakfast was the best of its kind I've had... anywhere in the world!

M
04.10.2024 - 14:28

We arrived and waited 15 min to be served, however nobody was behind the counter. When someone finally did arrive, we were ignored and people who arrived after...

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Chloe
04.10.2024 - 14:28

We visited The Vanilla Pod for brunch while enjoying a weekend away in the area. The Vanilla Pod is dog friendly has a very nice atmosphere. The vegan breakfast...

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Antony
04.10.2024 - 14:28

Very thoughtful and creative cooking. Most enjoyable. 10/10

Vanilla Pod offers a unique dining experience in Lynton, with a mix of Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine. Despite some mixed reviews regarding service, the quality and variety of the food seem to be consistent. The restaurant has been praised for its delicate flavors, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as its welcoming atmosphere. Guests have enjoyed dishes like minestrone soup, lamb shank, mezzo platters, and falafel sandwiches. The restaurant also accommodates dogs, making it a pet-friendly spot. Overall, Vanilla Pod seems to be a charming choice for those looking for a flavorful and diverse menu in a relaxed setting.

Int Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 517 reviews
John
05.09.2024 - 04:28

Really good food. We had 2 starters each and a dessert. Everything was great and full of flavours. Prawns, courgettes and lamb dumplings were all excellent. Hig...

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Johannes
05.09.2024 - 04:28

Very nice place with a selection of more traditional and mediterranean-flavoured dishes. The service was good, and we didn't even have to wait for long although...

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mike
05.09.2024 - 04:28

We had a lovely lunch in here yesterday. Good food and sevice. Perfect.

Licia
05.09.2024 - 04:28

We had a good dinner in this restaurant: soup, sardines and lamb kidneys as starters; lamb shanks and sea bass as mains; and a cheese platter at the end. everyt...

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Dainius
05.09.2024 - 04:28

Highly recommend it, the food tastes amazing, happy time.

Menu
4.8 ★ from 14 reviews
Pauline
20.02.2022 - 13:47

Always great food, indeed we used to run a B&B in Lynton, we did not eat at the Vanilla Pod often enough. Two sets of our guests, one from the Netherlands and o...

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Francesca
20.02.2022 - 13:47

Booked of us as we were staying locally with friends, others turned up making it seven, but no fuss or bother, just set up a bigger table and welcomed us all. P...

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Amanda
20.02.2022 - 13:47

We were all seated more or less straight away and the gentleman who greeted us was very professional. The food was of outstanding quality and such a good choice...

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Ray
20.02.2022 - 13:47

Lovely meal, lots of middle eastern influences and the Lebanese wine was a perfect accompaniment. Try the mixed Meze sharing platter, you won't be disappointed...

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Sofia
20.02.2022 - 13:47

This was our first visit to the Vanilla Pod and I booked after looking at the good and bad reviews on trip advisor. It is a very busy little restaurant and the...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 300 reviews
Angie
23.12.2023 - 11:36

Lovely find, went out of their way to accomodate us, the most delicious food. Will definitely be returning, thank you. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price...

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Mar
23.12.2023 - 11:36

Very fresh, delicious food, great ingredients, very nice hospitality. Highly Recommended Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

robin
23.12.2023 - 11:36

Five star rating Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Nikki
23.12.2023 - 11:36

Vegetarian options: Lovely mezze with plenty of veggie options Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Darryl
23.12.2023 - 11:36

I called up hoping to get a table within 10 mins of wanting to arrive on Saturday afternoon. The guy (husband) behind the bar went above and beyond to accommoda...

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Facebook
5.0 ★ from 15 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 1070 reviews
Yelp
4.9 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 1250 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 1300 reviews

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