The Railway Inn

Riverford Field Kitchen

Making the best use of seasonal organic produce. Gutsy, no-nonsense food simply cooked from the best ingredients, all enjoyed in a relaxed and communal atmosphere. Family-friendly food served on the table for you to help yourself. Irresistible puddings and a set menu which changes daily.

Combe House Hotel and Restaurant

A Grade1 Elizabethan Manor, set in beautiful gardens amidst acres of Devon estate. The two Master Chefs of Great Britain weave their culinary magic drawing from east Devon’s seasonal larder. With 40% of all fruit and vegetables grown on-site in the restored Victorian Gardens, Combe House can talk in ‘food metres’, rather than ‘food kilometres’. Memorable dining rooms for special celebrations. Open daily for coffee, lunch, tea and dinner, with visitors always most welcome. Holder of Condé Nast Johansens UK and Ireland 2010 ‘Most Excellent Innovation in Sustainable Hospitality’ award.

We are lucky enough to have eaten at Combe House, please read our review!

The Fat Pig Freehouse

The Fat Pig is a vibrant city centre pub which has been recommended to us by readers and restauranteurs alike. High quality food from a daily changing menu using locally sourced meat, fish and veg. Service is formal yet discreet, in this backstreet gastropub with a wonderful atmosphere, serving quality wines and great beers. Limited reservations available.

@Angelas

@Angela’s is both welcoming and informal. The focus is very much on quality and freshness: fish sourced daily from Brixham; real Devon meat; home-baked bread; locally sourced cheese and ice-cream. A wine list to suit all budgets and delicious food sensibly priced. Recommended as a ‘fantastic small restaurant’, @Angelas has lost none of its intimate charm since the recent extension. Lunchtimes available by prior arrangement.

[Online booking now available through their website.]

The Holt

Otter Brewery’s first pub enjoyed an excellent write-up in the Telegraph, and is well recommended for being ‘consistently good with lovely staff’. The Holt has a contemporary yet homely feel. An extra buzz comes from the vibrant open kitchen, preparing the regularly updated menu which includes homemade bread and home smoked foods. They even hold regular smoking classes at the Holt. Pre-meal drinks and tapas can be enjoyed on comfy sofas in the pub, where real ales glide effortlessly down. Winner of 2010 Taste of the West best dinning pub and now in the top 35 Gastro pubs in the UK.

Rodean Restaurant

‘Exeter’s best kept secret’. A family-run restaurant beside the village green in unspoilt Kenton, serving the finest West Country produce from a changing menu. All food lovingly prepared on site including homemade bread and ice cream. Renowned for beautiful presentation, consistent high quality and excellent service. Open Tuesday to Saturday evenings and Sunday lunches.

Oliva Restaurant in Topsham

Oliva brings the flavours of the Mediterranean with a Spanish feel, using the finest local produce. Inside you can enjoy a relaxed ambience of style and comfort, or dine or take a pre-dinner drink on the Mediterranean terrace. Devon Life Restaurant of the Year 2007/8/9/10, Devon life Chef of the Year 2008/9.  Taste of the West Silver Award (Restaurant) 2009, Bronze award 2010.  Online booking service available through excellent website.

*SPECIAL OFFER! Present the Our Local Expert printed annual guide on arrival for a free glass of house wine with evening meals from the a-la-carte menu (Tues-Thurs).*

The Salty Monk - Sidford nr Sidmouth

For spectacular service of contemporary English cuisine, dishes bursting with flavour and colour. A light, airy and spacious restaurant overlooking beautiful award winning gardens. Upstairs are five individually decorated bedrooms. Features include a spa, hydro massage shower, or a king size waterbed. Intimate and relaxing atmosphere with a dedicated team providing a personal level of service which is quite outstanding. Winner of national “Bed and Breakfast of the year Excellence Award 2008-09”.

The Hourglass in Exeter

Just off the Topsham Road, this wonderful small pub with authentic atmosphere, serving quality, interesting food from a manageable menu with regularly changing specials. Good local beers and wide selection of wines. Relaxed but often busy, so get there early or book a table in dining room in advance.

Les Saveurs at The Seafood Restaurant , Exmouth

The classic Exmouth seafood menu has expanded to incorporate well-sourced local meats, under the guidance of French chef Olivier Guyard. Olivier brings with him experience from Woodbury Park (where he won their first AA rosette); the Barcelona Hotel in Exeter, and Michelin-starred restaurants in France and England. Highly recommended to us for their excellent fish soup and sensible pricing. See website for mouth-watering menu. Open from 7pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Special offer: *Free glass of house wine with two course meal if print this page from OurLocalExpert.co.uk* [p.s. the house wine is worth asking for!]

The Jack in the Green, Rockbeare

Harry’s Grill Bar

Independent and original, renowned for top quality and classic food and drink with an emphasis on excellent Devon steaks. Value for money assured in a relaxed, lively and informal environment with efficient service. All produce sourced locally and ethically where possible. Well recommended to us by several readers. “Great for older families” Closed Sundays.

La Petite Maison in Topsham

La Petite Maison likes to bring a little of that Westcountry magic to their restaurant. Using the finest local produce their chef, Douglas Pestell, has created an award-winning menu of mouth-watering modern British cuisine. Friendly, efficient service and a warm Westcountry atmosphere. Fantastic fish and so much more, desserts to-die-for, and a wonderful wine list. See website or call for menu. Open Tues – Sat from 7pm.

No 21

Perfectly situated, good quality and highly flexible. No21 is a quick-snack café by day with coffees and popular breakfasts from 9am, moving to bistro lunch snacks and afternoon teas. Contemporary styling with huge windows framing the Cathedral and grounds. Creative modern European cooking using only the best local ingredients. Only open in the evenings for private parties by prior arrangement, allowing a more intimate full table service.