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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Torquay
Formal, old-school fine dining, with the requisite white starched tablecloths, hushed service and soft mood lighting. Good for rich, trad dishes like…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Dartmoor National Park
A rambling, thatched Dartmoor longhouse serving classy, locally sourced pub food.
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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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