Best Restaurants in Torbay

In total, there are 5 award winning restaurants in Torbay, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Torbay? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Torbay is The Elephant in Torquay (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Simon Hulstone serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Elephant currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in Torbay which holds 1 Michelin star.

There are currently 5 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Torbay consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 2 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled snugly on the southwestern coast of England, Torbay affords a mesmerising blend of gastronomic treasures and rich culinary history. Often referred to as the 'English Riviera', Torbay is a shimmering gem in the crown of Devon, promising to satiate culinary connoisseurs of discerning palates. Its natural harbour facilitates a cornucopia of seafood delights that is as rich as it is diverse, making dining in Torbay a captivating odyssey through the marine world. The region's proclivity for locally sourced, fresh seafood is abundantly evident in its many award-winning eateries lining the picturesque seafront, from traditional pubs serving up classic fish and chips to cutting-edge restaurants dishing out modern seafood dishes with ineffable flair. The evolution of Torbay's gastronomic scene goes hand in hand with its colourful social history. Its past dates back to a time when restaurants in the area would often serve as bustling meeting spots for the literati, the rich, and the royal. The presence of traditional British tearooms in the town offers further proof of this grandeur. Each of these captivating locations oozes an old-world charm, where everyone is invited to partake in the indulgence of time-honoured cream teas and pastries after a lazy seaside stroll. Moreover, new foodie ventures have emerged over the past couple of decades, heralding a vibrant wave of contemporary cuisine to the Torbay dining scene. From European delicacies with British twists to a whole host of international fare, Torbay is indeed a melting pot of sumptuous gastronomy, making it a genuine gourmand's haven amidst an idyllic seaside landscape.