Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Devon

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Devon? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Stage

4.9

4.9 (763)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Exeter

About the restaurant

ALL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED WHEN BOOKING.
Booking the 'Bar' means Chef's Table which is on extra high stools by the kitchen.
PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE BAR IF THESE ARE ACCESIBLE TO YOU

Use the 'special request' box to denote all dietaries

e.g 2 x pescatarian, 1 x pregnant, 1 x GF

If unsure, please email.

Stage, an immersive tasting menu experience.

WEEKDAY LUNCH - 4 courses at 12:30pm - £30
LUNCH FLIGHT - drinks pairings - £25

WEEKEND LUNCH - 6 courses from 12:30pm - £55
LUNCH FLIGHT - drinks pairings - £45

DINNER - 6 courses from 6pm - £55
DINNER FLIGHT - drinks pairings - £45

CHRISTMAS DATES Tuesday 24th & 31st December - 6 course lunch £55

Space is limited so please let us know if you plan to bring a dog, buggy or wheelchair. Stage does not provide high chairs.

Please note Stage's seating utilises upcycled materials and most seats are without backs or are on high stools.

Tables are required back after dinner for another party on 6pm sittings.

Top review

Kate

Dined 5 days ago

This was a lovely evening. The food and flavours were outstanding. It was so refreshing to eat somewhere where the enthusiasm and energy that goes into the prep and pure zest for life shines through into the food. This was an outstandingly fine dining experience but not fiddle-faddle food. Expect authentic, innovative food that will awaken your taste-buds and leave you with lingering, happy memories. As a middle aged person it was lovely for once to be the oldest in the bijoux and informal dining room in a young and vibrant crowd. My advice -go!

The Angel Bar and Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (60)

£25 and under

Dining Bar

Totnes

About the restaurant

The Angel Bar and Kitchen is your new best friend.

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Lydia

Dined 4 days ago

The Angel is always fantastic. The team are wonderful, do anything they can to accommodate you all of the time! The ever changing menu is always a delight and I look forward to every dish! Thank you ☺️

Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers

4.8

4.8 (1082)

£26 to £40

British

Kingsbridge

About the restaurant

Here at Twenty Seven our ethos is quite simple; we use fresh local produce, skilfully prepared and served in a relaxed vibrant environment. Quality is key, Jamie only sources and cooks with the best produce from nature’s larder. Choose from Seasonal dinner menu, or our 6 course Taster menus.

Winners of

2021 Michellin guide recommended
South West Chef of the Year Awards – Professional Chef and Overall winner
South West Chef of the Year Awards - Best Menu winner
Taste of The West - Best Restaurant 2018/2019
Trencherman’s Best Newcomer of the Year in 2020
Food & Drink Devon - Best fine dining restaurant
Trencherman’s Award for Creativity and Innovation in Lockdown 2021
Lux life Best vegetarian & vegan fine dining Restaurant

Matched with quality wines and cocktails we guarantee you unforgettable experience.

Top review

Julian

Dined 1 day ago

Jamie. Christmas menu is a real cracker. Superb quality and brilliant value . XMAs parties made it a bit noisy, but nothing could detract from the quality of the food or the value. Twenty Seven has to be the best restaurant in the South West and Kingsbridge is lucky to have Jamie and his team. They are always trying something new to get diners through the door while never sacrificing quality. A lesson to other restaurants and pubs in the area who week in week out offer the same average food.while charging similar prices to Twenty Seven. Jamie operates in a higher stratosphere.. I urge everyone to to patronise it or we will loose this great restaurant

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Experience

7 Course Signature Tasting Menu

4.7

4.7 (32)

£25 and under

Italian

Mothecombe

About the restaurant

schoolhouse is an Italian influenced restaurant and beach takeaway located on the stunning Fleet Estate, just a few minutes walk from the sea. We offer a range of food to suit everyone, from artisan sourdough pizzas to sustainable seasonal dishes. All our produce is procured locally, support our local farmers from the surrounding estates.

Top review

Kirsten

Dined today

What a top spot. We went for brunch & took our dog. We were all greeted with such warmth & friendliness. The setting is quirky & interesting, the ambience was laid back & cosy. My scrambled egg was cooked perfectly & my husband’s full English was (in his words) the best he’s had in ages! Great Bloody Mary’s too. We will definitely be returning, next time to try their lunchtime menu, which sounds delicious.

Emilia

4.8

4.8 (115)

£26 to £40

Italian

Ashburton

About the restaurant

Created Tom Hill and Clare Lattin of Ducksoup in Soho and Little Duck in Hackney, Emilia is their version of a small Italian Osteria (transported to the Devonshire countryside) serving seasonal, everyday Italian inspired dishes using locally grown ingredients. Tom oversees the menu and together they cook and share a love for Italian food and natural wine. The dining room is hosted by Lucy Mastroddi and Paul Seckler along with Alice Phillips.

Top review

Melissa

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Excellent meal, imaginative food, delightful service. Who could ask for more.

The Elephant Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2705)

£41 and over

Modern European

Torquay

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Elephant Restaurant
The Elephant is a bright, informal restaurant which is situated near the beautiful Torbay harbour. It was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded a Michelin star which it maintains today. We aim to source all our ingredients locally and sustainably, many from our dedicated farm in Brixham.

Run by chef proprietor, Simon Hulstone and his wife Katy. Food is cooked by a talented team of chefs and served by friendly, professional team of staff.

Due to the style of cooking we cannot produce dairy free menus & therefore cannot provide vegan options.

A deposit is required to make reservations on special days of the year, on our special events, or for tables of 6 or more. This is paid over the phone by calling 01803 200044.

Children's menu is only available at lunch for ages 10 and under.

Tasting menu only available in the evening unless requested via phone in advance.

Top review

TomVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent meal (fabulous tasting menu), great service and atmosphere. This is a top class restaurant and fully deserving of a Michelin star

The Linny at Coffinswell

4.8

4.8 (81)

£26 to £40

British

Newton Abbot

About the restaurant

A picturesque setting complements the character of the idyllic thatched building. A local seasonal menu, paired with an informal dining experience & traditional country decor.

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Sarah

Dined 3 days ago

Very enjoyable Christmas get together with family. Food was lovely, service was good and a great ambiance. Not the cheapest but you pay for what you get.

The Thai House

4.7

4.7 (95)

£25 and under

Thai

Plymouth

About the restaurant

SERVING FINEST AWARD WINNING THAI CUSINE SINCE 1998
All our dishes are cooked to order so the heat can be adjusted to your preference, after all you are our guest and we want you to leave us feeling happy that you really have had a true taste of Thailand.
When's your next family get-together, dinner club, or special occasion?
Fresh, locally-sourced and exquisitely prepared Thai food will definitely make it a memorable one!

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Dean

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic meal, the quality & taste was simply superb - as good as anything I’ve had in Thailand. Cameron our waiter was 1st class - gold standard throughout - couldn’t be more helpful with meal choice & service all evening.

Bayards Cove Inn

4.7

4.7 (1008)

£26 to £40

British

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

Join us and dine on dishes created by our chefs using locally sourced ingredients in the beautiful setting of our 14th century building.
Enjoy a wide range of wines and local beers, matching our varied menu. With fresh fish and specials changing daily. Variety is very much the spice of life here at Bayard's Cove Inn!

Top review

Margaret

Dined on 22 Nov 2024

Another really enjoyable evening, highly recommended

Harry's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2891)

£26 to £40

Comfort Food

Exeter

About the restaurant

Harry’s Restaurant in Exeter is set in the heart of the city and has been gratifying appetites for 26 years. Rated as one of the best restaurants in Exeter on TripAdvisor, Harry’s has established itself to become the go-to dining den on the neighbourhood food scene.

Founded in 1993 by the Pounds family, Harry’s is still independently owned and run today. The eclectic restaurant, bar and private dining room all sit within the iconic gothic style building, formerly Harry Hems’ 19th century architectural sculptors workshop.

Top review

Chris

Dined 4 days ago

A delightful experience - the soufflés was particularly delicious.

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