Must-see restaurants in Devon & Cornwall

  • Cove

    South Cornwall

    Classy dining by the sea, just behind the beach at Maenporth. Cornish seafood features heavily, with a mix of Mediterranean and fusion flavours. The…

  • Blacks

    Dartmoor National Park

    Walk into Blacks for one thing and you're likely to leave with half a dozen more. Tempting breads, cheeses and olives are stacked high, along with pies,…

  • Salamander Restaurant

    South Cornwall

    Most of the food on offer in Mevagissey is served with lashings of salt and vinegar and served out of a paper wrapper, but this place dishes up proper…

  • Loft

    St Ives

    Tucked away in the old artists' quarter and housed in a converted net loft, this relaxed bistro is a good bet. The menu has a choice of meat, seafood and…

  • Natural Store

    South Cornwall

    Falmouth's much-loved wholefood hang-out, where everyone heads for their pulses, local veg, tofu and ecofriendly goods, also has a small cafe serving…

  • Harbour Lights

    South Cornwall

    Falmouth's classic – and best – chippy, voted Independent Fish and Chip Shop of the Year in 2017. Depending on the catch of the day, you might tuck into…

  • Melinsey Mill

    South Cornwall

    Just outside Veryan, this 16th-century watermill has been converted into a delightful cafe and craft shop, where you can pick up wacky withy sculptures…

  • @Angela's

    Exeter

    One of the most well-known of Exeter's fine-dining restaurants, good for formal, French-inspired dishes served in a starchy, white-tablecloth setting…

  • Rockets & Rascals

    Plymouth

    In this hip 'bicycle emporium', bikes and Tour de France memorabilia hang from the walls and happy customers tuck into punchy coffee, gourmet sarnies and…

  • KernowForno

    Cornwall

    Crispy pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven – so what's so special? The fact that it operates out of the back of a mobile street van, perhaps – and still…

  • Sam's

    South Cornwall

    Sam's has been a stalwart in Fowey for years. Booth seats, Day-Glo menus and a lively local vibe keep the feel laid-back, and the menu of burgers, fish,…

  • Orange Tree

    Torquay

    Formal, old-school fine dining, with the requisite white starched tablecloths, hushed service and soft mood lighting. Good for rich, trad dishes like…

  • AtKitchen

    Plymouth

    This super little Vietnamese cafe on the 1st floor of the indoor city market is a real find, and a shopper and student favourite. Noodle soup, Vietnamese…

  • Archie Brown's

    South Cornwall

    The Truro outpost of Penzance's much-loved wholefood cafe, Archie Brown's serves up lovely salads and imaginative vegetarian mains, as well as a copious…

  • Dwelling House

    South Cornwall

    There is no better spot for afternoon tea in town than this delightful cafe, which makes all its own cakes, from lemon drizzle to coffee and walnut,…

  • Provedore

    South Cornwall

    It's a bit of a walk uphill from town, but this small cafe is something of a local's secret, popular with students and arty types, who come for lunchtime…

  • Shellfish Pig

    Cornwall

    Poisson meets pork at this award-winning street-food van, where you can tuck into fish tacos, chorizo bruschetta, cold-smoked pork shoulder and more…

  • Dinosaur Cafe

    Exeter

    In this cheery Turkish mezze bar, lemon-yellow walls and chunky wooden furniture set the scene for tasty couscous, kofta and spicy mücver fritters. The…

  • Moomaid of Zennor

    St Ives

    This ice-cream maker is a local legend, and makes all its 30 flavours on the home farm just outside Zennor, using only its own milk and Rodda's clotted…

  • Harry's

    Exeter

    An old staple in central Exeter, Harry's is a good bet for solid, no-fuss dining. The decor is all wooden chairs, blackboard menus and gilt mirrors;…

  • Pengenna Pasties

    St Ives

    Our tip for the best pasties in St Ives, handmade on the premises with a controversial top crimp (not the side-crimp that's officially dictated by the…

  • Museum Cafe

    Exeter

    This is the kind of museum cafe that England does so well. Set inside the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, its bright, galleried space opens out into…

  • Old Forge Cafe

    Dartmoor National Park

    Run by a fun, friendly husband-and-wife team, this small cafe makes a super spot for a light bite in Chagford, from spanish omelette and chicken-and…

  • Hooked on the Rocks

    South Cornwall

    This seafood restaurant has a knockout location on the rocks above Swanpool. Go for classic mussels or splash out on a full-blown fruits de mer platter –…

  • Plant Cafe

    Exeter

    Seats are at a premium at this casually cool wholefood cafe. That'll be down to its prime spot overlooking Cathedral Green and its imaginative frittata,…

  • Onshore

    St Ives

    Pizza, pizza and more pizza – plus paella, pasta, risotto and steaks, in case you're not in the mood for something crispy and wood-fired. It's a good…

  • Drum Inn

    Torquay

    This thatched pub, designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, is an atmospheric spot in which to tuck into classy pub grub – think seared sea bass and slow…

  • Rick Stein's Fish

    South Cornwall

    Rick Stein's fancy fish-and-chips shop now has a Falmouth branch on Discovery Quay. As you'd expect, the fish is of a high standard, but the prices are…

  • Herbies

    Exeter

    Herbies has been cheerfully feeding Exeter's vegetarians and vegans for more than 20 years. Expect the old classics here: Greek vegetable pie, mushroom…

  • Whiddons Bistro

    Dartmoor National Park

    In this old-world tearoom-bistro, traditional tastes rule, with menus full of venison, quail, duck and slow-cooked beef shin. It's all neatly and…

  • Cathedral Cafe

    Exeter

    Tuck into brunches, cakes, quiches and soups at trestle tables in Exeter Cathedral's refectory, surrounded by vaulted ceilings, stained glass and busts of…

  • Cornish Vegan

    South Cornwall

    Buddha bowls, BBQ jackfruit butties and hummus wraps are the kind of vegan-friendly fare on offer at this little cafe, which also does excellent dairy…

  • Coffee Shack

    Plymouth

    An alfresco cafe and ice-cream stall that's little more than a cluster of tables. But a determination to open at 7am, whatever the weather, has secured…

  • Platters

    Plymouth

    A long-established eatery with fish so fresh it's only just stopped flapping. Treats include scallops sautéed in garlic butter and succulent grilled skate.

  • Bearslake Inn

    Dartmoor National Park

    A rambling, thatched Dartmoor longhouse serving classy, locally sourced pub food.

  • Fountain Inn

    South Cornwall

    It's reassuring to see that Mevagissey's oldest pub has clung on to its salty seaside charm – beams, fireplaces, slate flagstones and all. It's tiny –…

  • Dome

    Plymouth

    The Dome's setting is a prime one: in the middle of the Hoe overlooking Plymouth's vast bay. The cooking focuses on well-executed midrange classics – so…

  • Sam's on the Beach

    South Cornwall

    Lodged in the old lifeboat house on Polkerris, this beachside outpost of the all-conquering Sam's empire is handy for post-swim snacks. Pizza is a…

  • Daisy's Cafe

    South Cornwall

    Forget your skinny lattes, flat whites and rare-estate teas – this frilly cafe is traditional to its core, and makes no excuses for it. It's a great bet…

  • Fisherman's Arms

    South Cornwall

    You couldn't really ask for a more pleasant place for a pint and a ploughman's than this old riverside pub, with a glorious terrace outside for sunny days…

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