A real english rose ⚘ dining out in the heart of Devons ? South Hams... My wife & I Have always enjoyed our many visits over the last 5+ years, superbly run Bistro by Andrew, Sue & staff, looking forward to seeing you all again in 2024 ??
Dream49131301959
We visited last week as a group of 15. Very warm welcome, amazing food. Staff couldn't do enough for us. Wonderful setting and cosy atmosphere . Thank you
Kate_M_Plymouth
We visited The First and Last Bistro as a group of 15 rambling girls for our Christmas do. Cannot fault Andrew and his team ... from when I first contacted them back in September to enquire about a Christmas booking to when we dined there last evening. The welcome was warm, the service faultless and the food amazing. The dining room is beautiful. We had a perfect evening. We're a mixed bunch, yet all 15 of us were very impressed with the restaurant, and will be returning at some point to sample their Sunday roast and we cannot wait. To please 15 ladies takes some doing, so thank you and well done Andrew, Sue and team
Gina w
14 of us had our Christmas meal here last night, it was superb, food, service and decor faultless. Nothing was too much trouble, we were very well looked after and made to feel so welcome. Can’t wait to come back
Paul Ferguson
Second time visiting and everything can only be described as 5 star. The staff are very friendly and courteous and have an excellent knowledge of Gluten free requirements. The food is cooked to perfection.
DarrenS_62
This was actually our second visit we came for a meal on the off chance on a Saturday night, liked it so much came back for Sunday lunch. Everything made the experience, firstly dog friendly (this is the first time in a while we have not had to sit in a bar area). The food was excellent and well presented, the staff were attentive without being intrusive. The Sunday roast we had beef and pork both cooked perfect, the beef was first class and the pork came with crackling, the roast potatoes fluff with a crispy outer. Yorkshire pudding a sensible size not the comedy size seen in chain pubs to pad out the plate. If we were local, which we are not unfortunately this would be on my regular list. Great place to eat, good food, good staff and good atmosphere and parking.
Mandy S
Visited with friends last night, all of our meals were superb as usual, but particularly the lamb which was extremely tender and tasty, with a delicious combination of flavours with the sweet potato mash and spinach. Service was attentive and unobtrusive as usual. Can’t wait for our next visit.
123john2015
We booked this restaurant on the evidence of the menu on their website, but did not necessarily expect the warm, friendly service, lovely ambience and the wonderful food that we enjoyed. If we are in this area again we would certainly book again.
Andrew Baker
Food was really tasty and there was a great atmosphere. Big thanks to Sue and the rest of the team :)
Shannon S
Came for dinner my mum and fiancé, I had the lamb as it was on the specials and it did not disappoint!! I could’ve eaten 2 or 3 of them it was delicious!!!! Then sticky toffee pudding to finish it off was just perfect. I will definitely be back
I’d been here before and I was heading that way so I called the bistro to see if they could squeeze me at all as I know it’s a very busy bistro. On answering the call they were able to accommodate my late notice I was thrilled! On my arrival I was welcomed warmly by the waitress who seated me at my table the atmosphere was delightfully warm cosy & friendly As I scanned the well thought out menu I decided I would have the Duck main course and dear good god it was ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL my previous visit I had lamb and that was tantalisingly delicious but the duck was full of flavour succulent and danced on my taste buds never eaten duck like it and the potatoes and veg all perfectly cooked amazing congratulations 1st and last my pudding I had sticky toffee pud an overly generous but enough slice with warm sauce and ice cream simply a fantastic meal once again Thank you 1st and last I’ll be returning soon for another phenomenal meal
Paul R
Read various reviews and was optimistic about our anniversary night. Alas, on arriving, was shown to our table which felt a little like it had just been crammed in and was literally shoulder to shoulder with other guests. Now I appreciate it’s on old building yada yada yada, but lacked the separation especially when could hear every other conversation. Ok so on arrival I noticed the cold air when I opened the 2nd inner door on entering, this was a cold wet November night, radiators were cold, so mentioned to our very friendly server. Ok the food, 1st course, lovely no issues at all apart from the lack of table dressing, candles, the little touches. 2nd course, surprising. The technique used to cook my wife’s duck and my lamb, both subtle flavours had rendered them virtually tasteless. Sad as the tenderness and appearance we lovely. There was a jug of tasty gravy and a butternut squash purée, tastier than the meat. Alsa no carbs, potato’s with the lamb. The veg again, pleasant enough, but simply boiled, no glaze or wow factor. Desert we chose profiteroles and treacle pudding (actually Syrup), Again got the impression, that like the whole meal, had been pre made, presumably, souls vide and warmed up. Just fell very short of our expectations. Btw small tip, check the wine prices as they don’t match those posted on line. In short, expected more than received.
Daisy Rose
Absolutely amazing little restaurant.Wonderful food and an amazing treat for someone gluten free. Lovely service... Good cooked to order and not whacked out without care and attention.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free perfection as the chef is gf. No risk of cross contamination
136gf
Absolute gluten free heaven. To know that the majority of foods on the menu are gluten free and cooked by a gluten free chef is amazing. Food that you wouldn't normally get like breaded brie and profiteroles! Jist wonderful, and what's even better.... Non gf people wouldn't know the difference! If we're ever in the area are we will be back.
Diana Turner
Wonderful food, lovely staff, hoping to revisit very soon.
A real english rose ⚘ dining out in the heart of Devons ? South Hams... My wife & I Have always enjoyed our many visits over the last 5+ years, superbly run Bistro by Andrew, Sue & staff, looking forward to seeing you all again in 2024 ??
We visited last week as a group of 15. Very warm welcome, amazing food. Staff couldn't do enough for us. Wonderful setting and cosy atmosphere . Thank you
We visited The First and Last Bistro as a group of 15 rambling girls for our Christmas do. Cannot fault Andrew and his team ... from when I first contacted them back in September to enquire about a Christmas booking to when we dined there last evening. The welcome was warm, the service faultless and the food amazing. The dining room is beautiful. We had a perfect evening. We're a mixed bunch, yet all 15 of us were very impressed with the restaurant, and will be returning at some point to sample their Sunday roast and we cannot wait. To please 15 ladies takes some doing, so thank you and well done Andrew, Sue and team
14 of us had our Christmas meal here last night, it was superb, food, service and decor faultless. Nothing was too much trouble, we were very well looked after and made to feel so welcome. Can’t wait to come back
Second time visiting and everything can only be described as 5 star. The staff are very friendly and courteous and have an excellent knowledge of Gluten free requirements. The food is cooked to perfection.
This was actually our second visit we came for a meal on the off chance on a Saturday night, liked it so much came back for Sunday lunch. Everything made the experience, firstly dog friendly (this is the first time in a while we have not had to sit in a bar area). The food was excellent and well presented, the staff were attentive without being intrusive. The Sunday roast we had beef and pork both cooked perfect, the beef was first class and the pork came with crackling, the roast potatoes fluff with a crispy outer. Yorkshire pudding a sensible size not the comedy size seen in chain pubs to pad out the plate. If we were local, which we are not unfortunately this would be on my regular list. Great place to eat, good food, good staff and good atmosphere and parking.
Visited with friends last night, all of our meals were superb as usual, but particularly the lamb which was extremely tender and tasty, with a delicious combination of flavours with the sweet potato mash and spinach. Service was attentive and unobtrusive as usual. Can’t wait for our next visit.
We booked this restaurant on the evidence of the menu on their website, but did not necessarily expect the warm, friendly service, lovely ambience and the wonderful food that we enjoyed. If we are in this area again we would certainly book again.
Food was really tasty and there was a great atmosphere. Big thanks to Sue and the rest of the team :)
Came for dinner my mum and fiancé, I had the lamb as it was on the specials and it did not disappoint!! I could’ve eaten 2 or 3 of them it was delicious!!!! Then sticky toffee pudding to finish it off was just perfect. I will definitely be back
Restaurantji Recommends
I’d been here before and I was heading that way so I called the bistro to see if they could squeeze me at all as I know it’s a very busy bistro. On answering the call they were able to accommodate my late notice I was thrilled! On my arrival I was welcomed warmly by the waitress who seated me at my table the atmosphere was delightfully warm cosy & friendly As I scanned the well thought out menu I decided I would have the Duck main course and dear good god it was ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL my previous visit I had lamb and that was tantalisingly delicious but the duck was full of flavour succulent and danced on my taste buds never eaten duck like it and the potatoes and veg all perfectly cooked amazing congratulations 1st and last my pudding I had sticky toffee pud an overly generous but enough slice with warm sauce and ice cream simply a fantastic meal once again Thank you 1st and last I’ll be returning soon for another phenomenal meal
Read various reviews and was optimistic about our anniversary night. Alas, on arriving, was shown to our table which felt a little like it had just been crammed in and was literally shoulder to shoulder with other guests. Now I appreciate it’s on old building yada yada yada, but lacked the separation especially when could hear every other conversation. Ok so on arrival I noticed the cold air when I opened the 2nd inner door on entering, this was a cold wet November night, radiators were cold, so mentioned to our very friendly server. Ok the food, 1st course, lovely no issues at all apart from the lack of table dressing, candles, the little touches. 2nd course, surprising. The technique used to cook my wife’s duck and my lamb, both subtle flavours had rendered them virtually tasteless. Sad as the tenderness and appearance we lovely. There was a jug of tasty gravy and a butternut squash purée, tastier than the meat. Alsa no carbs, potato’s with the lamb. The veg again, pleasant enough, but simply boiled, no glaze or wow factor. Desert we chose profiteroles and treacle pudding (actually Syrup), Again got the impression, that like the whole meal, had been pre made, presumably, souls vide and warmed up. Just fell very short of our expectations. Btw small tip, check the wine prices as they don’t match those posted on line. In short, expected more than received.
Absolutely amazing little restaurant.Wonderful food and an amazing treat for someone gluten free. Lovely service... Good cooked to order and not whacked out without care and attention.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free perfection as the chef is gf. No risk of cross contamination
Absolute gluten free heaven. To know that the majority of foods on the menu are gluten free and cooked by a gluten free chef is amazing. Food that you wouldn't normally get like breaded brie and profiteroles! Jist wonderful, and what's even better.... Non gf people wouldn't know the difference! If we're ever in the area are we will be back.
Wonderful food, lovely staff, hoping to revisit very soon.