Leading Restaurants in Devon

Ilfracombe, Devon

Controversial modern artist Damien Hirst might be the man behind this quayside restaurant and bar, but they won’t try and serve you a plate of shark in formaldehyde. Hirst’s works do... more

Chagford, Dartmoor, Devon

This intimate twenty six-seat restaurant with rooms is tucked away just off the village square in the charming village of Chagford, making the perfect retreat after a day exploring... more

30 North Street, Ashburton, Devon

Husband and wife team Nick and Sophie Coiley like to keep things local at their rustic Devonshire restaurant. What they don’t grow in their courtyard garden or forage for in the local... more

Lifton, Devon

This former coaching inn, renowned for its fishing and shooting, makes the most of its position close to Dartmoor by taking advantage of the wonderful produce that surrounds it. Expect... more

80 West Street, Tavistock, Devon

A former 17th Century coaching inn set in the charming Devon town of Tavistock, Browns is now a contemporary town house hotel with a restaurant, brasserie and wine bar. There's refined... more

Gittisham, Honiton, Devon

Get away from it all at this ivy clad Elizabethan manor house set in a 3,500 Devonshire acre estate complete with free running Arabian horses. The dining room makes a romantic setting... more

3/4 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon

Unpretentious, warm and friendly, this lively ground floor brasserie and more formal first floor restaurant on a side street just up from Torquay harbour is everything you could want... more

41 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, Devon

The Galley Restaurant - Discover the secret with Celebrity & Masterchef of Great Britain Paul Da-Costa-Greaves who is also a Spiritual Healer & Alternative therapist. The Galley... more

Chagford, Devon

Set in 45 acres of secluded gardens and accessible only via a single track road (unless your budget runs to a helicopter of course) Gidleigh Park can boast one of the country's most... more

Gulworthy, Tavistock, Devon

This grand Victorian pile was originally built for the manager of a Devonshire copper mine. Its history as a mine of culinary greatness stretches as far back to 1967 when pioneering... more

Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon

This 19th century shooting and fishing lodge has been sensitively converted by designer Olga Polizzi. The beautiful wood panelled dining room with its views over the grounds is a... more

Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon

Expect meticulously prepared food by Jason Hornbuckle, chef-patron of this Jacobean manor deep in Devon. The oak-panelled, stain-glass windowed dining room is a perfect foil for the... more

Knowstone, South Molton, Devon

Chef and owner Mark Dodson spent thirteen years as head chef of the legendary Waterside Inn in Bray before taking over this rural 13th century thatched inn in 2005. Wife Sarah oversees... more

Cathedral Yard, Exeter, Devon

Glass screens etched with double Michelin starred executive chef Michael Caines's MC logo, stylish high-backed chairs in taupe and dark grey pinstripe and polished hardwood floors let... more

2 South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon

Overlooking Dartmouth’s picturesque harbour, what else could this busy two storey restaurant specialise in but seafood. Celebrity chef John Burton Race has eschewed the complex style of... more

21 Fore Street, Shaldon, Devon

Ode is a small neighbourhood restaurant with its heart in the right place. Certified organic by the Soil Association and with a charming dining room that's been designed using reclaimed... more

Rockhouse Lane, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon

A fabulous bay window is one feature in the chic dining room overlooking Torbay Bay, a colonial elegance also found in the décor thanks to rattan chairs. The inventive modern English... more

Virginstow, Beaworthy, Devon

It’s not a matter of food miles, more food metres at this restaurant and hotel set in 130 acres of grounds. Leading female chef Tina Bricknell-Webb raises her own herd of Jacob sheep... more

Prysten House, Finewell Street, Plymouth, Devon

A 15 century merchant’s house (the oldest in Plymouth) provides an atmospheric setting for the Tanner brother’s accomplished cooking. TV stars they may be, but they served their time in... more