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The English Riviera delivers all the essential ingredients when it comes to top-class, international cuisine. Variety is certainly the spice of life when you’re eating out on the English Riviera and you’ll find plenty of choice to tempt you. Take a culinary journey around the world as your taste buds experience appetising delights inspired by far-flung destinations such as India, Nepal and China or Latin America. There’s a wealth of family-friendly restaurants, cafes and takeaways across the English Riviera offering extensive menu selections using the best quality produce, all freshly prepared right here in South Devon.

For ‘all you can eat’ buffet style dining, Oriental Touch in Torquay offers freshly cooked Chinese cuisine with typical Far Eastern flair. Siam Garden in the heart of Paignton combines all the wonderful sights, smells and sounds of Thailand with the original taste of the orient set amongst authentic ornaments with traditional Thai music. Check out the special noodle lunch or set lunch menu offer.

A Continental Flavour

If you prefer authentic European dishes, Chef/Proprietor Werner at Old Vienna in Torquay delivers artisan cuisine with an Austrian touch. Try the Classic Wiener Schnitzel (Veal Escalope in bread crumbs) and mouth-watering Linzer Torte, a classic Austrian dessert dating back to 13th century.

Enjoy great value French classic meals such as boeuf-bourguignon and steak-frites at Bistrot Pierre. There’s an extended terrace and balcony area to sit and enjoy the spectacular coastal views for that continental feel.

Satisfy for your cravings for traditional Spanish Tapas dishes at Small World Restaurant and Tapas Bar or Labrows Bistro Bar.

A Taste of Italy

One world cuisine that is universally loved by all ages is Italian. From pasta to pizza to Tiramisu, sample this authentic Mediterranean taste at a choice of restaurants across the English Riviera. Massimiliano welcomes you to La Scala restaurant in Paignton to enjoy real Italian dishes. Or head to Torquay for even more choice with traditional Italian favourites including hand-stretched pizza in a contemporary setting at Amici Restaurant, just up from the harbourside. There’s a child’s menu and an alfresco seating area to enjoy the English Riviera’s Mediterranean-style climate. Also close to the Clocktower is the popular Italian restaurant, Bianco’s. From vegetarian Ravioli to Fillet Steak there’s something for everyone and a fine selection of Italian wines to go with it.

Spice up your evening

If you like to add a little spice to your life try one of the many Indian restaurants located across the English Riviera, with vegan and vegetarian diets well-catered for.

Gurkha Inn restaurant and bar in Torquay is known for delicious authentic Nepalese and North Indian curries. You can eat in to enjoy the waiting staff’s close attention to great service or pick up a flavoursome takeaway meal. Bombay Express also has an extensive variety of delectable Indian delicacies cooked by expert chefs and served with passion and wisdom. In Babbacombe, Himalaya Restaurant & Takeaway has a fully licensed bar. It’s a family-run business known for its affordably priced, delicately spiced, quality cuisine inspired by Tibet and Nepal. In the quaint fishing town of Brixham, Ayur Restaurant provides a unique Kerala home-style dining experience in a bright and colourful setting. You’ll find delicious blends of Malabari, Arabian and Western influenced dishes.

Tasty Takeaways

The English Rivera has an impressive number of takeaways too if you’re staying in self-catering accommodation. Lucky Boat is a Chinese takeaway conveniently located only a short walk from Brixham harbour and offering a quick and reliable delivery service to satisfy your hunger. Gurkha’s Diner in Paignton is a licensed restaurant serving stylish, high quality Nepalese and Indian Cuisine and they can deliver your favourite dishes to holiday homes and holiday parks.

There are many pubs and inns serving world cuisine-inspired dishes including well-known brand, Wetherspoons at The Green Ginger, The Vigilance, The Isaac Merritt and Talk of the Town with a curry club using traditional recipes originating from East Asia. There are also over 200 cafes, tearooms, restaurants and takeaways providing a range of quality local produce and famous Devon hospitality.

Visit the Food and Drink pages for more great ideas of places to visit in Torquay, Cockington, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham.

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Las Iguanas Torquay

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4 Abbey Sands, Abbey Cresent, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5FB

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01803 303378

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Torbay Road, Torquay

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Introducing a slice of South American life at Las Iguanas – Torquay, with sizzling Mexican & Southern American dishes alongside our legendary cocktail menu. Perfectly located in Abbey Sands with the best views across the Riviera. Dive into tempting…

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Indi-Yang

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98 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HZ

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01803 380060

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Torquay

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Indi-Yang is changing the landscape of Asian cuisine.
Indi-Yang invites guests to experience depths of flavour & historical accuracy of sourced ingredients like no other. Offering a unique variety of extraordinary regional…

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Globe Torquay

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38 Torwood Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1EB

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01803 914422

Torquay

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We are bringing to you exciting new dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients sourced from the surrounding area fusioned with flavours from around the globe to create unique blend of cuisines.
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Maha Bharat Indian Torquay

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Torwood Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DT

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01803 215541

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Torquay

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Welcome to Maha - Bharat Indian restaurant and takeaway in Torquay.
We offer authentic Bengali and Indian cuisine authentically cooked by our experienced chef using only the best produce as well as the finest herbs and spices.
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House of Wong

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118 Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AH

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01803 557515

Paignton

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House Of Wong offers fantastic Chinese food to take away.
House Of Wong is renowned in the area for its quality and presentation of freshly prepared Chinese food, we achieve this by paying special attention to every fine detail in our menu and only…

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Tasty House Torquay

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30 Tor Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5RP

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01803 293288

Torquay

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Tasty House is a Chinese takeaway and restaurant located in Torquay town centre.
Welcome to Torquay, a traditional yet thriving seaside town set on Devon's English Riviera coast. If you haven't visited for a while, then banish those thoughts of a…

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East in the West

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75 Torquay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ3 2SE

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01803 269875

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East in the West, the most authentic address for a taste of Indian cuisine invites you to an encore. Mindful of its illustrious past and a legendary culinary rigor, with its London inspired decor and funky laid interiors it offers a promise of old…

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Castaway Cafe Bar

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39 Fore Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AA

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07925 862112

Brixham

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Licenced Cafe Bar, located in Brixham Town Centre. Hot and cold food to eat in or takeaway to include, Freshly Baked Pasties, Pies, Sausage Rolls, Various Sandwiches, Jacket Potatoes, Full English Breakfast, Lunchtime Daily Specials to include…

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At Thai

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46 Middle Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8EJ

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01803 927876

atthaibrixham@gmail.com

Brixham

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Thai food is a gastronome’s dream: spicy, fishy, refreshing and full of unexpected twists. At Thai restaurant in Brixham is an exemplar in Far Eastern cookery, with dishes to tempt the taste buds from up and down the Thai peninsula.
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