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The Lost Kitchen

Devon, Chettiscombe - European - Restaurant - ££

Appealing rustic eatery in a converted threshing barn

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

You can't deny the good vibes that emanate from this unassuming but ‘joyful’ venue – a rural café-cum-restaurant housed in a converted threshing barn not far from Tiverton. Part of the attraction is the setting with its magnificent views over the Devon hills, combined with staff who are as helpful and pleasant as can be – and the fact that the place is admirably family-friendly. However, it’s the firm focus on good-value food in all its seasonal, sustainable and local glory that draws diners back. A huge wood-fired oven is at the heart of the operation, dominating the busy open kitchen at one end of the long dining room, with imaginative, carefully made sourdough pizzas being the stars of the show. But there’s much more. Share a wood-roasted stuffed flatbread with ricotta, red onion marmalade, truffle and thyme or keep a ‘small plate’ of baked Brixham scallops in the shell with wild garlic and lemon butter all to yourself.  ...

You can't deny the good vibes that emanate from this unassuming but ‘joyful’ venue – a rural café-cum-restaurant housed in a converted threshing barn not far from Tiverton. Part of the attraction is the setting with its magnificent views over the Devon hills, combined with staff who are as helpful and pleasant as can be – and the fact that the place is admirably family-friendly. However, it’s the firm focus on good-value food in all its seasonal, sustainable and local glory that draws diners back.

A huge wood-fired oven is at the heart of the operation, dominating the busy open kitchen at one end of the long dining room, with imaginative, carefully made sourdough pizzas being the stars of the show. But there’s much more. Share a wood-roasted stuffed flatbread with ricotta, red onion marmalade, truffle and thyme or keep a ‘small plate’ of baked Brixham scallops in the shell with wild garlic and lemon butter all to yourself.

 Among the bigger plates, you might find wood-roasted estate venison with new season’s potatoes, purple beetroot and carrots or an unusual ‘orzotto’ with roasted fennel and broad beans (a winner for one reader). For afters, honey and lavender-scented iced parfait with macerated strawberries is spot-on for seasonality. The Lost Kitchen is also a hit with those who simply want to stop by for coffee and cake – although booking is advisable for this, too.

To drink, there are plenty of well-chosen wines by the glass, but don’t miss the home-brewed Perdu IPA (made with unused organic sourdough grain) or LK’s own Wylde Ferment cider. Designated drivers are also well served by the thoughtful list of mocktails and classic soft drinks (including homemade lemonade) – so ‘find a seat on the terrace, sit back, relax and smell the sweet peas!’

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A Corbin

19 June 2025

It’s always a pleasure whatever the weather to go to the Lost Kitchen, we often go for celebratory meals as all the family love the place but it’s also worth the trip for a quick coffee and a delicious cake. The atmo...
It’s always a pleasure whatever the weather to go to the Lost Kitchen, we often go for celebratory meals as all the family love the place but it’s also worth the trip for a quick coffee and a delicious cake. The atmosphere is unique with wide ranging views over the Devon Hills and when the suns out you could be in rural France, the extensive wine selection also helps! This place really is the best eatery for miles around, a hugely creatively kitchen means there’s always an exciting new dis...
It’s always a pleasure whatever the weather to go to the Lost Kitchen, we often go for celebratory meals as all the family love the place but it’s also worth the trip for a quick coffee and a delicious cake. The atmosphere is unique with wide ranging views over the Devon Hills and when the suns out you could be in rural France, the extensive wine selection also helps! This place really is the best eatery for miles around, a hugely creatively kitchen means there’s always an exciting new dish to try for the adventurous, I had a wood roasted fennel and broad bean orsotto and for those that like tried and tested, it’s wood fired pizzas all the way. Find a seat on the terrace, sit back and relax and smell the sweet peas!
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s oliver

4 February 2025

We have visited this restaurant a few times and love the atmosphere and the staff, who are great, fun and energetic. The food and the garden are where, if you are lucky and the weather is kind, you should really sit. It ...
We have visited this restaurant a few times and love the atmosphere and the staff, who are great, fun and energetic. The food and the garden are where, if you are lucky and the weather is kind, you should really sit. It is a very relaxed place in the sense of ambience, but the food is really tasty, with lots of food cooked on an open fire. The pizzas are really gorgeous, but there are many other interesting foods, and you can get carried away as there are so many interesting choices to try. Lots...
We have visited this restaurant a few times and love the atmosphere and the staff, who are great, fun and energetic. The food and the garden are where, if you are lucky and the weather is kind, you should really sit. It is a very relaxed place in the sense of ambience, but the food is really tasty, with lots of food cooked on an open fire. The pizzas are really gorgeous, but there are many other interesting foods, and you can get carried away as there are so many interesting choices to try. Lots of sharing plates and gorgeous Aubergine dips, etc. Definitely a good place to go with friends.
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VENUE DETAILS

The Long Barn
Chettiscombe
Devon
EX16 7PTGB

01884 242427

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OTHER INFORMATION

Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly

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