Le Vin Perdu

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   Anthea

   Devon1 review

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We thought that the cooking was very good, the service was friendly, helpful but unobtrusive. However, given the high prices, the ambience/decor were somewhat basic and the chairs uncomfortable. the star of the performance is undoubtedly the food, with interesting combinations of flavours, very fresh and using local produce.
   

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   Anna

   Hampshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed a sumptuous Sunday lunch at Le Vin Perdu - everything we ordered was a gustatory delight, from the duck egg mayonnaise, and snails with tender chickpeas, to the whole chicken slathered in tarragon sauce accompanied by perfectly crispy potatoes (cooked the way only the French know how to do) and delicious Hispi cabbage. The bottle of Picpoul de Pinet was one of the best picpouls we’ve tasted, and reasonably priced. Somehow we managed to find room for dessert - and I’m very glad we did as the delicately poached rhubarb with creamy bavarois was sublime. I should also mention the exemplary service we received, which was friendly, professional, efficient and very accommodating to our party being a little late for our booking. All in all a very memorable meal, and one we shall definitely repeat when we’re next in Ashburton.
   

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   Darren

   London22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great compact restaurant with a small but excellent menu suggestion and of course a good wine list. Really great service and superbly cooked classic French food - will definitely visit again.
   

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   Jem

   Devon2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The menu is short, with an emphasis on quality ingredients and culinary excellence rather than trying to cater for a wide range of tastes. The menu and the ambience of the whole place have a distinctly French feel -- as you might expect from the restaurant's name. We ordered wine by the glass, a non-alcohol cordial fizz, mains and sides only. The fish (black bream) was perfectly if simply cooked and with excellent flavour, complemented by garlicky hispi cabbage (beautifully silky but still retaining a bit of bite) and beautifully roasted potatoes. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful, their timing and attentiveness was spot-on.
   

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   Andy

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was great. The terrine starter was very, very good. We had pork shoulder from the grill and the lunchtime special which was a kind of pork casserole. Both really tasty. The side of garlicky cabbage was awesome. The wine selection was rather limited (2 reds, 2 whites, an orange and a fizz) and we liked the Pinot best.
   

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   Victoria

   Devon2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a lovely new restaurant it is as stunningly fantastic as its sister restaurant Amelias. What a lovely new treasure Ashburton has. We will be back. Just Delicious .
   

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   Amanda

   Devon1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly delicious food served with warmth and generosity in a lovely setting.
   

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   Thula

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 30 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved it! We were a group of 7 and had an amazing time. Service was amazing and so was the food. The chefs were able to accommodate to food intolerances and everything was simply splendid. Highly recommend
   

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   John

   Devon2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 18 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful evening Great service Great food Great wines
   

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    Lionel

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    A lovely little bistro style restaurant with excellent food from a small menu which changes frequently.
    

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