The Village Restaurant — Restaurant in Plymouth

We searched for lunch in Plymouth looked at the new bit which all seemed quiet so proceeded to the barbican and choose the place that looked like everyone knew about ‘Village Seafood’ it didn’t have the glitz and glam no flashing lights or big promotional stuff outside but it had people! Lots of them so what do they all know that we currently did not…. Greeted straight away, given a table and menu which was actually three menus quite vast selection. I opted for Greek then changed my mind to seafood settled on a mixed grill then ordered Greek. If you are indecisive make sure you allocate more time here. I was swayed by the table next to me having moussaka as it looked superb. My partner who’s a catch went for the cold seafood which she received in abundance personally sometimes seafood I find it to be a little small for me but this plate was full so much so I had to assist. During this time I observed other plates and food envy is high everything just looked amazing not that I would have swapped mine I just wished I could eat 6 or 7 plates… as mentioned it’s not dazzling here there’s nothing spectacular about the place like the other ‘fancy’ big chain restaurants we looked into but they don’t need it. It’s all about the food which was spectacular and for me if I’m going out eating it’s my only concern to be honest I don’t feel they are trying to impress they are just doing food and doing it very well that it impresses you as standard. You want good food here it is. The service I also thought was great very attentive we were serviced very well only slight issue was with the amount of head on the beer, we asked, they fixed, problem solved. I would say prices were good too, living in Newquay where your stung as a tourist everyday it was nice to be a tourist and be saving money whilst vastly improving the quality and experience. I am looking forward to returning who knows what I will go for next… we all know it’s fish…pie.. of the day..pasta definitely something from the menu and of no doubt it...

The first thing said to us when we arrived was "you need to leave by half 6". The woman on the phone had said 7 when we called to book, either way it was very abrupt and not the welcome wed expected. Then when I asked to order everything in one go, I was told to slow down and wait. So immediately didnt know whether we were coming or going. They got our order wrong multiple times starting with the drinks. Loads of shell in crab starter. Steak over cooked and when I mentioned this to the waiter her told me it wasn't. Id asked for rare however it was more medium. Gristle through fillet steak also. Theyd forgotten my sauce so then had to wait a further 5 minutes for them to heat it before I could start my meal. There was hair found in the rice of the mushroom stroganoff which put my sister off the whole meal. Staff arguing very blatantly in front of the whole restaurant. No one asked how our food was from the moment we entered until they put the bill in front of us. Not one check up during actual meal. I Wound up taking my fillet steak home in a bag to feed my dog. No social distancing at all, tables literally sat back to back. Don't waste your money. If you want a great steak with incredible service, head to The steak and...

We stumbled upon The Village Restaurant during our first visit to Plymouth and were lucky to get a table for lunch on a busy Bank Holiday Monday - no booking, just good timing! The restaurant is in a convenient location right on the historic Barbican.

The restaurant is small, bu the atmosphere is homely - it really does feel like you’ve stepped into someone’s front room rather than a typical restaurant. It’s family-run and has a lovely, authentic vibe. It was quite busy when we went, and the space between tables was a little tight, which made it feel a bit crowded.

Service was overall good. One of the ladies who served us was welcoming, but the other seemed a bit indifferent, perhaps due to the busy lunchtime rush.

The menu is quite big with a Greek twist. We ordered fish and chips and the seafood platter, and both dishes were absolutely spot on. The portions were generous, and the seafood was incredibly fresh. The tarama was freshly made and very tasty. You can tell they take pride in what they serve - truly delicious food.

All in all, we had a very good experience and would definitely recommend stopping by if you're...