Top Restaurants in Devon

At Taste Buds magazine, we know that not all food-lovers make good chefs. For those who prefer to eat than cook, and for aspiring chefs looking for a break from the kitchen, we feature restaurant reviews and recommendations for the best places to eat out in Devon.

Ilsington House Hotel, Ilsington

Katy Hanley enjoys a light lunch at this Dartmoor hotel

Pig and Whistle Inn, Littlehempston near Totnes

The Pig & Whistle Inn, Littlehempston

This traditional pub serves food with maximum flavour, as Jennie Cooper discovers

Outside seating at the Royal Oak in Meavy

The Royal Oak, Meavy

This pub delivers deliciousness in Dartmoor surroundings, says Katy Hanley

Chef and gardener in the kitchen garden at The Pig at Coombe

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Burger and chips at the Pig & Pallet, Topsham near Exeter

The Pig & Pallet, Topsham Quay

Sue Cade enjoys a fun night out at this charcuterie-BBQ diner

Roast dinner: beef with potatoes, carrots and brocolli. The Grand Hotel in Torquay, Devon

The Grand Hotel, Torquay

Katy Hanley enjoys a traditional roast lunch in the atmospheric surroundings of this elegant hotel

Prince Hall Hotel, Dartmoor

Jennie Cooper finds that the food reigns supreme at Prince Hall

Inside Simply Fish restaurant in Brixham

Simply Fish Bistro, Brixham

Katy Hanley enjoys a relaxed vibe and the freshest seafood here

The Artichoke Inn, Christow

Katy Hanley enjoys top-notch food at this traditional Devon inn

Horn of Plenty, Gulworthy near Tavistock

The Horn of Plenty, Gulworthy, Tavistock

Jeff and Jennie Cooper experience true fine dining here, in an elegant Dartmoor setting

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Arundell Arms

Katy Hanley samples some fine dining at this two AA-rosette restaurant

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The Lytehouse

As a general rule, my husband doesn't like sharing his food until, much to my delight, we discovered The Lytehouse, says Jennie Cooper

The Steam Packet Inn

Lucy Baker-Kind enjoys a winter pick-me up at The Steam Packet Inn, a family-run pub on the banks of the River Dart, Totnes

The Greedy Goose, Plymouth

Fine flavour and presentation, coupled with the candlelit charm of a historic building, make this restaurant in Plymouth a hit with Lucy Baker-Kind

The Atrium Restaurant at Woodbury Park

You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy the culinary side of this East Devon venue, as Belinda Dillon discovers

Guy Watson and Geetie Singh

Taste Buds talks to Geetie Singh, co-owner of Riverford Field Kitchen, about their veggie adventures

About Taste Buds magazine

Taste Buds is published by We Make Magazines, a family-owned Devon company. Taste Buds is produced using Devon-based writers, chefs, photographers and sales team. It is printed on environmentally friendly paper.

… just like the food we write about, Taste Buds is lovingly made using the finest local ingredients!

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