Forest Deli — Restaurant in Forest of Dean

Visiting this independent Deli in Coleford I was very impressed by the array of artesan foods and delicious looking treats on offer. On speaking with the lady serving there, the proprietor, I was further impressed by her helpfulness and her knowledge of and passion for the provisions on offer. What with the pandemic, i hadn't really been going out much to restaurants, entertainments etc and decided it was time for treating myself. Looking over the cheese selection, the proprietor told me about where and how they were made and what temperature and accompaniments they could be best enjoyed and I purchased several pieces. A real Oak Smoked cheddar, Single Gloucester, Rutland Red, Manchego... all delicious and enjoyed in the knowledge I was supporting genuine craftspeople with a passion for their produce. I found the Mayhill Green was for braver pallates than mine & reminded me of durian - speaking as one who acquired a taste for that fruit. These went really well with some artesan water biscuits also purchased there. I'm really looking forward to my next visit where I'll be purchasing some of my favourites again and will doubtless find new delights for the tastebuds. I heartily recommend all people of taste to treat yourself to some of the amazing foods offered by this...

A few weeks ago (as lockdown was beginning to ease) it was my 60th birthday. Pubs and restaurants were starting to open but I wasn’t comfortable eating out. So I phoned Forest Deli to see if they could provide a picnic worthy of a 60th celebration. They were absolutely brilliant suggesting different things that we could have. We are vegetarian so they made scrumptious quiches and the best veggie sausage rolls (with ‘60’ on them!) that I’ve ever had....they also selected different local cheeses for us and provided many more delicious treats. I really can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you so much for making my 60th picnic one...

We recently attended a wine and cheese evening with the Forest Deli. It was well organised evening with great cheese and wine combinations, some that I would have definitely not gave matched together previously....but they have completely changed my mind. I also love the shop and the local products, the staff are always very friendly and helpful and have never been disappointed with anything that I have purchased here. I would...