The Lost Kitchen
Chettiscombe
Restaurant in Chettiscombe, United Kingdom
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Dress
Casual
Why go
The Lost Kitchen is worth booking if you want a slower Chettiscombe meal with Good Food Guide 2025 recognition rather than a predictable Exeter chain option. Go weekday daytime for a calmer first visit, then return Friday or Saturday evening for a more occasion-led meal.
About The Lost Kitchen
The Lost Kitchen in Chettiscombe works best with a simple plan: check the opening hours, note the casual dress code, decide whether its Good Food Guide 2025 recognition makes it the right fit for your meal. The weekly schedule gives the clearest planning signal: it is closed on Monday and Tuesday, open 8:30 AM–6 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM–10 PM on Friday, 9 AM–10 PM on Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM on Sunday.
This is not a guide to a famous plate or a tightly defined dining style. The case is simpler: The Lost Kitchen is a Chettiscombe venue with casual dress, regular daytime opening on several days, later opening on Friday and Saturday, a Good Food Guide 2025 listing.
Plan around the Chettiscombe details
This is not the pick for diners who need a published signature dish, a named chef, or a clearly defined cuisine category before committing. If those details are essential to your decision, look for them before you book. It is a better fit for someone who wants to choose a Chettiscombe meal based on timing and the reassurance of outside recognition rather than on a single must-order item. The Good Food Guide 2025 listing is the useful trust signal: not a reason to overstate the experience, but a point in its favour.
For planning, the most useful details are practical ones. The Lost Kitchen is casual, closed Monday and Tuesday, open later on Friday and Saturday than on the other days. That makes the weekly pattern easy to read: avoid the two closed days, use Wednesday and Thursday for earlier plans, look to Friday or Saturday when the later finish is important. If you are comparing options beyond Chettiscombe, choices such as Masons Arms, Miller & Carter Exeter, Red Panda, Thai Orchid, Turtle Bay Exeter may suit different plans, but The Lost Kitchen is strongest as a Chettiscombe choice defined by its location, hours, dress code, Good Food Guide 2025 recognition.
Best timing: weekday daytime first, weekend evening second
For a first visit, Wednesday or Thursday daytime is the direct option, with hours running from 8:30 AM to 6 PM. Those windows are the clearest fit if you want to keep the plan straightforward and avoid assuming too much about format or atmosphere. Friday and Saturday are the days to consider if you specifically want an evening meal, since both run until 10 PM. Sunday is also available, with hours from 9 AM to 5 PM, giving another daytime option while still ending earlier than the late-week openings.
Solo diners, couples, small groups can all plan around the same basics: casual dress, Chettiscombe location, the opening windows. The casual dress code keeps the preparation simple, while the schedule does most of the work in shaping the visit. The safest recommendation is to choose the day and time that best matches your schedule rather than assuming a particular dining format. In short, treat The Lost Kitchen as a Chettiscombe option to assess through logistics and recognised guide inclusion, not as a venue defined by a single signature dish.
Planning details
- Location
- The Lost Kitchen, The Long Barn, Chettiscombe, Tiverton EX16 7PT, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- lostkitchen.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1884 242427
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Lost Kitchen occupies a converted threshing barn in the Devon hills and leans into that history rather than dressing the space up. A long dining room culminates in an open kitchen anchored by a large wood-fired oven, and the oven’s heat and aromas shape the room’s atmosphere. The terrace opens to wide rural views, inviting diners outside when weather permits. Overall the house feels warm and characterful: rustic bones and honest, farm-driven cooking combine to create a charming, lived-in dining environment that feels rooted in place.
Best For
This is a restaurant for diners who want a strong sense of provenance and hearty, wood-fired cooking. The setting suits evening meals centred on seasonal produce—sourdough pizzas and wood-roasted fish or game—where the kitchen’s wood fire is the focal point. The long dining room and terrace handle animated, convivial groups as well as tables that want to linger over thoughtful courses. Guests who appreciate traceable ingredients and a rural, characterful setting will find The Lost Kitchen especially rewarding for a relaxed yet carefully executed dinner.
Ordering Tips
Let the wood-fired oven guide your choices: the venue singles out its sourdough pizzas and several signature dishes are driven by the fire—wood-roasted Cornish cod, wood-roasted cauliflower and estate venison are reliable picks when available. Start with shellfish like the Brixham scallops if offered, and try the polenta chips with Lebanese toum as a bold, shareable starter. Menus change with seasonality and local sourcing, so ask about what’s closest to hand that day and try to secure terrace seating when the weather allows to make the most of the landscape views.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting rustic barn interior with handmade tables, sheepskins on benches, floor-to-ceiling windows revealing idyllic countryside views, and an open kitchen dominated by a wood-fired oven that creates an enveloping, cave-like welcome.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- sourdough pizza
- polenta chips with Lebanese toum
- wood-roasted Cornish cod
- shakshuka
- wood-roasted cauliflower
Planning details
Location
The Lost Kitchen, The Long Barn, Chettiscombe, Tiverton EX16 7PT, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
Book Masons Arms if the meal needs to feel more formal and the group is comfortable with a £££ Classic French direction.
Book Miller & Carter Exeter if the priority is an easier group consensus with familiar steakhouse expectations.
Restaurant context
How it compares with nearby alternatives
Choose The Lost Kitchen when the priority is an independent Devon meal with Good Food Guide 2025 recognition and an easier booking path. Masons Arms is the stronger cross-shop for a more formal Classic French, £££ meal; it reads as the better splurge choice if price tier and classic cooking matter more than staying close to Chettiscombe.
For a more predictable Exeter meal, Miller & Carter Exeter is the safer choice for steakhouse-style expectations and group compromise. Turtle Bay Exeter is better for a livelier, more casual group night where atmosphere matters more than Good Food Guide recognition.
If the brief is simply an alternative cuisine rather than a countryside restaurant feel, compare against Thai Orchid or Red Panda. The Lost Kitchen is the more place-led choice; those peers make more sense when cuisine specificity or city convenience is the deciding factor.
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Compare The Lost Kitchen
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lost Kitchen | Chettiscombe | ; | 2025 Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants · 2026The Good Food Guide 2025 | ; |
| Masons Arms | Knowstone | Classic French | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | £££ |
| Miller & Carter Exeter | Exeter | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Red Panda | Exeter | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Turtle Bay Exeter | Exeter | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Thai Orchid | Exeter | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to The Lost Kitchen in Chettiscombe?
If you are comparing other options, Masons Arms, Miller & Carter Exeter, Red Panda, Thai Orchid, Turtle Bay Exeter are venues to consider depending on where you want to eat and the kind of outing you are planning. The Lost Kitchen itself is the Chettiscombe option here, with casual dress, opening hours, Good Food Guide 2025 recognition.
How far ahead should I book The Lost Kitchen?
Use the weekly rhythm to plan your booking: The Lost Kitchen is closed Monday and Tuesday, open 8:30 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM to 10 PM on Friday, 9 AM to 10 PM on Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.
Is The Lost Kitchen good for solo dining?
A solo diner can plan around the opening hours and casual dress code, choosing a time that suits their schedule. If you want to compare other venues, Masons Arms and Miller & Carter Exeter are additional options to consider.
What should I order at The Lost Kitchen?
Check the current menu directly before deciding what to order. The Good Food Guide 2025 recognition is a useful general signal, rather than a pointer to a specific dish.
Is The Lost Kitchen good for a special occasion?
For a special occasion, it may be practical for a planned Chettiscombe meal if the hours work for your timing. Friday and Saturday both run until 10 PM, while the dress code is casual. If you are comparing a different style of outing, Red Panda, Turtle Bay Exeter, or Thai Orchid may also be worth considering.
