A lovely meal can be enough of a reason to leave the house. These are separate ideas around Devon, each with a setting or a sense of place that makes it worth adding to your little black book.
For wood-fired food in a barn
The Lost Kitchen in Chettiscombe is built around seasonal cooking and the warmth of the fire. Make it a destination in its own right and book a table before the journey, including if you are hoping to stop for brunch or coffee.
Meet The Lost KitchenFor a vineyard and garden setting
Heron Farm near Honiton brings a restaurant together with a vineyard, orchards and a walled garden. Have a look at its current events and tours if you want a little more than a lunch reservation.
Meet Heron FarmFor an independent Exeter morning
Sacred Grounds sits in McCoy’s Arcade in the West Quarter. Its plant-based brunch and speciality coffee make it a natural place to begin a city day, beneath the light of the arcade’s glass roof.
Meet Sacred GroundsFor an intimate Italian supper
At Emilia in Ashburton, a small kitchen and daily changing menu keep things personal. Limited seating makes forward planning sensible. Check the latest menu and reserve directly with the restaurant.
Meet EmiliaMake it your own. These are ideas to choose from, not a timed itinerary. Check each venue’s current opening, availability and travel arrangements before you go.
An independently researched Near & Known edit. Venue details checked against their own websites, October 2026. No paid placements in this guide.
