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The Arlington Restaurant - Imperial Hotel

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The Arlington Restaurant in Barnstaple has a reputation as one of the best restaurants in North Devon. You can choose from the table d'hote menu, which is changed daily or the a la carte menu which bursts with imaginative dishes created by their team of chefs. Their finest cuisine is complemented by attentive friendly service and the elegant ambience of this beautiful restaurant, with its chandeliers and lovely paintings.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
63 reviews
    • Service
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4 of 5 stars
    • Food
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      48
    • Very Good
      7
    • Average
      5
    • Poor
      2
    • Terrible
      1

    Recent Reviews:

    • AlanM924
      Torquay, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Crashed from superb to very poor!
      2 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 2nd October 2021
      We have eaten at the Arlington restaurant many times over the years when a resident of the hotel. We have seen a big drop in the quality of the main course in particular, gone is the nice selection... Read full review
    • Susan L
      Trowbridge, United Kingdom
      Excellent
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 26th March 2022
      The food cannot be faulted. The staff are very friendly and very fast service even when they are busy. Read full review
    • AlanM924
      Torquay, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Big improvement since 2021.
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 17th May 2022
      We are regular guests at The Imperial over many years. I previously reviewed the restaurant in 2021 and was highly critical of the food. However I am delighted that on our recent visit there was a... Read full review
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