Nc@ex34 - North Devon

We heard of Noel's restaurant from another chef who recommended it as fine dining and we were not disappointed. My... read more We heard of Noel's restaurant from another chef who recommended it as fine dining and we were not disappointed. My...

We ate here last week as part of our wedding anniversary celebration.We loved the whole experience.There was just one other couple eating around the kitchen are... read more We ate here last week as part of our wedding anniversary celebration.We loved the whole experience.There was just one other couple eating around the kitchen area and watching Noel cooking and chatting.It was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and Noel was a wonderful chef and host .The food was simply superb .I would love to return and would highly recommend this super restaurant.

Excellent service, very personal and friendly service. The food was sublime and freshly cooked in front of us. Most seats are overlooking the kitchen but there... read more Excellent service, very personal and friendly service. The food was sublime and freshly cooked in front of us. Most seats are overlooking the kitchen but there is a small table for 3/4 available. Tasting menu with/without matching wines, local produce lovingly produced.

Saturday 13th May 2017Just Ten covers sitting round an intimate, horseshoe bar style table watching food brilliance unfold as Noel cooks and prepares before you... read more Saturday 13th May 2017Just Ten covers sitting round an intimate, horseshoe bar style table watching food brilliance unfold as Noel cooks and prepares before your eyes. Outstanding tasting experience explained by Noel with modest confidence and shared with like minded food friends that we made on the night. Local ingredients and values at their best.Forget the price this is not pub grub it's an exceptional fine dining experienceWe have already booked to return. Brilliant Ness and MIke

We only happened on Noels restaurant by chance while staying in Woolacombe for a few days. Got chatting to the chef/owner and got a good feeling so we booked fo... read more We only happened on Noels restaurant by chance while staying in Woolacombe for a few days. Got chatting to the chef/owner and got a good feeling so we booked for his re-opening night Easter weekend.The 9 course tasting menu showcasing locally sourced produce, with a little foraging thrown in, was absolutely lovely. The wine flight was a good selection paired with the food but the real stars were the dishes. Crab, Scallops, Duck, Turbot, Local cheese and deserts were all up to a very high standard.The new set up means that you sit at a Bar around the Chefs Kitchen and can watch the dishes being cooked and assembled. I really like this touch and Noel was encouraging of questions both about the dishes and anything in general.If i had any criticism at all it would be that i would have liked a little more of a narrative surrounding the provenance of the food but I understand everyone's different.It was also his opening night in this format and the first time in full flight with his kitchen equipment so I'm sure he was being extra attentive himself.Nora, his wife, was an excellent, discreet and informative host and i would happily recommend this restaurant to anyone.