I had been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and they didn’t disappoint. I booked for my birthday 2 days before Christmas for the tasting menu which we all really enjoyed. The food was imaginative, cooked really well and was extremely tasty. The staff were truly lovely and it was nice to see Tim come out into the restaurant and interact with the customers. Thank you for making my birthday special … and many thanks for the Prosecco ?
Nick G
We had a wonderful taster menu at Duende. Chef Tim Zekki had put together a really innovative menu with locally sauced produce. One course led you to the next one with the flavours getting steadily stronger as we went through the meal. The five courses started with delicate goats cheese curd with pickled pear and slithers of beetroot on a bed of butternut squash puree. The courses moved through beautifully seared tuna (probably the only non local ingredient) with pickled fennel root and pink grapefruit before guinea fowl breast with the most amazing chicken liver. The fourth course was beautifully seared duck breast. The meal finished with the most amazing ginger bread with home made vanilla ice cream with thyme. The service was very friendly and informal. Tim came and chatted with us telling us about the menu and the techniques he used including how he had made such amazing pickled pears. A wonderful meal. A lovely restaurant. We will be going again.
Maggie M
First visit to Duende but it won’t be the last!! Front of house very friendly and courteous! They didn’t have Prosecco so I enjoyed a cocktail and he said that next time we come he’ll be sure to get some in!! Scallops to die for - next time I’m having them as a main!! I had the Guinea fowl which was so succulent, the best I’ve ever had and my husband chose the tandoori monkfish with prawns and thoroughly enjoyed it! I couldn’t resist the lemon posset with blackcurrants but I failed to finish it!! I was so full! Decor I thought was a bit bizarre when I arrived but to be honest it was all about the food and their friendliness to all their customers and I soon warmed to the surroundings and realised it was just as it should have been! Tim, the chef, carried out a very old fashioned tradition of going to each table to greet his guests and enquired if they had enjoyed their evening!! It’s been a while since I’ve seen that but it was great that he did so!! I shall definitely be returning as soon as I look up the next dates they will be open!! Well done Tim and all the staff! Maggie Machin. Ham. Taunton
m j
Very disappointing. Duende do mostly home catering, but once a month or so offer a couple of nights restricted a La carte menu. After reading all the hype around the website, I took my husband for a special birthday treat. We and 5 other couples sat in a cold room and we waited an hour and 5 minutes for our starters. Nothing else was offered except some bread, without butter or any kind of dip. Both starters arrived lukewarm - and while tasty, were nothing to write home about. My Guinea fowl main was a small overcooked piece of breast and slightly burned potatoes. Also not very hot. My husband had monkfish and dahl with a tough prawn. Quite upset we paid over £80 for two courses and a beer. Only redeemed by the pleasant guy who was front of house.
Jon S
We were lucky enough to experience Duende’s “at home” service. Tim is extraordinary; the food was utterly superb, and we’d recommend it wholeheartedly. His home-cured salmon was a particular highlight; ‘utterly fabulous. Well done and thank you Tim.
Jan Gyles
Did a wine tasting experience here with tapas. Tapas was delicious. Would highly recommend.
Lynn M
Chef Tim Zekki, came out of his restaurant to cook for nine of us at the beautiful barn we had rented in Milverton for my husband's 70th birthday. He created a five course tasting menu that was beyond my expectations. Every course was delicious & totally superb, I’ve eaten at many Michelin starred restaurants & this incredible dinner was up there with the best. I would have expected to pay more for such skill & creativity. I really wish that we lived nearer to Duende, it would be my go to restaurant every time. Thank you Tim & Linda for organising such a memorable evening for us.
Shalin Dewan
Tim’s food is incredible.He came over to our cottage and cooked an amazing 7 course taster menuUsing the freshest ingredients Tim combines ingredients into unique flavours.Very well balanced and would thoroughly recommend Tim and Duende.
NISH DEWAN
One of those meals we won’t forget. Tim is both an artist and a chef. Thank you for the feast, each course was incredible.
Christine Allen
Great restaurant in wiveliscombeSomerset we had the taster menu, and we were very happy wasn't sure if I was going to like it but I have to say it was one of the best meal I have ever had in a restaurant, it was very relaxed toWorth a try
Booked and paid up front for 5 course tasting menu with the theme of game. Not going to spoil the event by detailing the menu! Suffice to say each course was splendid . We were going to share a “ wine flight” In the end we had one each & booked a taxi. Not cheap and what an experience ! Will save up and do it again! Valentines? Ps g & t as birthday present at start of meal lovely gesture. Made it special from start
I had been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and they didn’t disappoint. I booked for my birthday 2 days before Christmas for the tasting menu which we all really enjoyed. The food was imaginative, cooked really well and was extremely tasty. The staff were truly lovely and it was nice to see Tim come out into the restaurant and interact with the customers. Thank you for making my birthday special … and many thanks for the Prosecco ?
We had a wonderful taster menu at Duende. Chef Tim Zekki had put together a really innovative menu with locally sauced produce. One course led you to the next one with the flavours getting steadily stronger as we went through the meal. The five courses started with delicate goats cheese curd with pickled pear and slithers of beetroot on a bed of butternut squash puree. The courses moved through beautifully seared tuna (probably the only non local ingredient) with pickled fennel root and pink grapefruit before guinea fowl breast with the most amazing chicken liver. The fourth course was beautifully seared duck breast. The meal finished with the most amazing ginger bread with home made vanilla ice cream with thyme. The service was very friendly and informal. Tim came and chatted with us telling us about the menu and the techniques he used including how he had made such amazing pickled pears. A wonderful meal. A lovely restaurant. We will be going again.
First visit to Duende but it won’t be the last!! Front of house very friendly and courteous! They didn’t have Prosecco so I enjoyed a cocktail and he said that next time we come he’ll be sure to get some in!! Scallops to die for - next time I’m having them as a main!! I had the Guinea fowl which was so succulent, the best I’ve ever had and my husband chose the tandoori monkfish with prawns and thoroughly enjoyed it! I couldn’t resist the lemon posset with blackcurrants but I failed to finish it!! I was so full! Decor I thought was a bit bizarre when I arrived but to be honest it was all about the food and their friendliness to all their customers and I soon warmed to the surroundings and realised it was just as it should have been! Tim, the chef, carried out a very old fashioned tradition of going to each table to greet his guests and enquired if they had enjoyed their evening!! It’s been a while since I’ve seen that but it was great that he did so!! I shall definitely be returning as soon as I look up the next dates they will be open!! Well done Tim and all the staff! Maggie Machin. Ham. Taunton
Very disappointing. Duende do mostly home catering, but once a month or so offer a couple of nights restricted a La carte menu. After reading all the hype around the website, I took my husband for a special birthday treat. We and 5 other couples sat in a cold room and we waited an hour and 5 minutes for our starters. Nothing else was offered except some bread, without butter or any kind of dip. Both starters arrived lukewarm - and while tasty, were nothing to write home about. My Guinea fowl main was a small overcooked piece of breast and slightly burned potatoes. Also not very hot. My husband had monkfish and dahl with a tough prawn. Quite upset we paid over £80 for two courses and a beer. Only redeemed by the pleasant guy who was front of house.
We were lucky enough to experience Duende’s “at home” service. Tim is extraordinary; the food was utterly superb, and we’d recommend it wholeheartedly. His home-cured salmon was a particular highlight; ‘utterly fabulous. Well done and thank you Tim.
Did a wine tasting experience here with tapas. Tapas was delicious. Would highly recommend.
Chef Tim Zekki, came out of his restaurant to cook for nine of us at the beautiful barn we had rented in Milverton for my husband's 70th birthday. He created a five course tasting menu that was beyond my expectations. Every course was delicious & totally superb, I’ve eaten at many Michelin starred restaurants & this incredible dinner was up there with the best. I would have expected to pay more for such skill & creativity. I really wish that we lived nearer to Duende, it would be my go to restaurant every time. Thank you Tim & Linda for organising such a memorable evening for us.
Tim’s food is incredible.He came over to our cottage and cooked an amazing 7 course taster menuUsing the freshest ingredients Tim combines ingredients into unique flavours.Very well balanced and would thoroughly recommend Tim and Duende.
One of those meals we won’t forget. Tim is both an artist and a chef. Thank you for the feast, each course was incredible.
Great restaurant in wiveliscombeSomerset we had the taster menu, and we were very happy wasn't sure if I was going to like it but I have to say it was one of the best meal I have ever had in a restaurant, it was very relaxed toWorth a try
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Booked and paid up front for 5 course tasting menu with the theme of game. Not going to spoil the event by detailing the menu! Suffice to say each course was splendid . We were going to share a “ wine flight” In the end we had one each & booked a taxi. Not cheap and what an experience ! Will save up and do it again! Valentines? Ps g & t as birthday present at start of meal lovely gesture. Made it special from start