Best Risotto in Torquay

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Orange Tree Restaurant
The Orange Tree Restaurant
95/100 (3202 ratings)
Restaurants
European
British
Mediterranean
Italian
European
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Tasting Menu
Gazpacho
Goats Cheese and Parmesan Crisps and Sundried Tomatoes and Pesto
Homemade Bread
Foie Gras
Bass
Gazpacho
Risotto
Shrimp
Hake
Bisque
Beef
Flan
Lava Cake
Brownie
Ferrero Rocher
Lamb
Puddings
Crab
Chocolate Fondant
Fish
Cake
Scallops
Squash
Pork
Soup
Duck
Pan Seared Sea Bass
Wine
Fudge
Risotto
Fillet Steak with Pepper Sauce
Loin of Westcountry Lamb
Orange Sorbet with Cointreau GF
Sorbet
Foie gras
Blood Orange Panna Cotta
Sea Bass
Portobello Mushroom Soup
Venison
Goat's Cheese Starter
Sit down
Italian
Grill
British
Mediterranean
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Accepts Mastercard
Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Genuinely love this place and can't recommend it enough. The food is absolutely outstanding (been many times and never had anything even slightly..."
Natalie Jane
"5* isn't enough for this restaurant. The food and service is absolutely faultless. Best place to go if you love food. I would highly recommend this..."
Fran Sumner
"This is one of the best places that I have been to eat. The food was amazing and the staff were so helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend to..."
Anna Lang
"Really tasty food. Steak cooked to perfection, melted in your mouth. Wonderful attentive staff. Had a fabulous evening celebrating our wedding..."
Carol Davis
"Superb place Food is exceptional Lovely ambience Ate there last night and booked again for Thursday Can't wait to try some different dishes..."
Dan Taylor
"We went there on my partner’s birthday in May. The entire experience was amazing, from the food, the waiting staff and the environment. I cannot..."
Scott Alexander Main-Reade
"Having previously had meals in 3 starred Michelin restaurants, I can safely say that this place personifies everything there is to be had with fine..."
Spencer Johnson
"Special place for a special date. celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary here last night. The food was amazing and the attention to detail was spot..."
Penny Rossetter
"Very nice place to have a relaxed meal which was beautifully cooked. Nice selection of wines and great service, would definitely come..."
Darren Madeley
"This was by far the best place that I have been to for a long time. I had heard good things about The Orange Tree, and they were all true. The food..."
Trudy Bond
"Always an absolute stunning experience at this venue. I implore you to try the Lobster Bisque, it is a gorgeous dish. You can not go wrong at this..."
Torqdiner
"Lovely ambience, soft music playing in the back ground. Staff were very polite. Wasn't rushed at all which was nice. Food was absolutely amazing ,..."
Sharon Pierce
"Dated restaurant, but great food, and some different dishes. We had the tasting menu with wine pairing, amazing. £270.00 for the both of us,..."
zoe calvert
"Most amazing staff working here. The food was spectacular and we really felt cared for. We were invited for a drink on the house as we left due to it..."
R M
"Fantastic dinner for two at The Orange Tree last week. Never been before but had heard good things and was pleased to see reviews were correct. Food..."
William Pullan
"The food yet again was phenomenal. The only slight criticism is that I wasn't keen on the wine you get with the taster menu(the red wine and port)..."
Charlotte Horsley
"Fantastic dining experience with amazing food, the service was fantastic, worth every..."
Steve Hughes
"It's always a pleasure to dine at The Orange Tree, and Tatjana, Vittorio and their team work hard to make the experience an enjoyable one (even the..."
Laura R
"Nice food and when we went there wasn't too many people. This restaurant is a top fine dinning restaurant as the prices show, but well worth a visit...."
Suzanne West
"Husband surprised me with the most wonderful evening here for my birthday! The Orange Tree is a beautifully decorated intimate restaurant with real..."
Caroline Cunningham
"Fantastic food and friendly staff. Great meal out for my..."
Melissa Baxter
"This was a great place to visit. All the food delicious and beautifully presented. Staff and owner were very attentive and we wasn't left wanting for..."
Tr3v
"Shamefully there were no shows and we ended up the only ones in there. Kids upstairs running around ruined the remaining atmosphere of just the right..."
David Ramon
"This is a must visit, we went for anniversary and was not disappointed. The food is exceptional and the staff are really friendly and helpful. The..."
Daniel Gould
"They gave us a vegan tasting menu (which I had booked well ahead) with a matching wine flight. The food was really good, 2 of the 6 courses were..."
Rachel Orme
"We had a lovely meal with tasty seafood starter, wonderful Tournedos fillet of beef followed by a a great trio dessert selection! A great menu..."
Rob McConnell
"The food is amazing, as is the wine selection. We had the famous tasting menu, and it was delicious, each morsel a perfect combo of beautiful to look..."
Irena T (ITanguera)
"Took my partner here as it was one of the best rated in the area, and it definitely didn't disappoint. After speaking to someone on the phone before..."
Lee Baldwin
The Elephant Restaurant
90/100 (527 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Squash
Foie Gras
Steak Tartare
Risotto
Panna Cotta
Scallops
Cheese platter
Sea Bass
Chocolate and Mascarpone Praline Ice Cream
Beer
Aged Beef Fillet Cepe Tartlet Celeriac Puree Sherry Vinegar Reduction
Terrine
Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse
Duck breast
Bitter Chocolate Ganache Single Origin Coffee Crémeux Praline Ice Cream
Red wine
Coffee Liquor
Onion Soup
Sorbet
Asparagus
Dinner
Lunch
The Elephant
The Elephant
87/100 (8996 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
European
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheese platter
Cod
Aged Beef Fillet Cepe Tartlet Celeriac Puree Sherry Vinegar Reduction
Sea Bass
Halibut
Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse
Beer
Bitter Chocolate Ganache Single Origin Coffee Crémeux Praline Ice Cream
Terrine
Coffee Liquor
Duck breast
Bitter Chocolate &Orange Jaconde Gateau with Pink Peppercorn Ice Cream
Beef
Roast Beef
Puddings
Bass
Soup
Lobster
Onion Soup
Torta
Salad
Sorbet
Torte
Sorbet
Crab
Asparagus
Hake
Venison
Scotch Egg
Scallops
Squash
Lamb
Tasting Menu
Duck
Foie Gras
Fish
Samosas
Risotto
Steak Tartare
Pork
Tarte
Mussels
Risotto
Parfait
Plaice
Scallops
Panna Cotta
Chocolate and Mascarpone Praline Ice Cream
Sit down
British
European
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"We booked the Elephant as a 50th Birthday celebration and upon arrival I was presented with a birthday card which was a nice gesture, the waitress..."
Ian Dunn
"Excellent. The service was great, waitress was well informed and very competent. The food was amazing both visually and flavours combinations. Value..."
Chris A Trott
"excellent food, attentive friendly staff and by far the best value for money restaurant with a star we have ever visited. A must visit place if in..."
David Lofthouse
"Lovely meal tonight at The Elephant. Really impressed with the new menu. Having been to The Elephant twice before I was expecting a high standard and..."
Dominique Jones
"After several wonderful lunches in the last 12 months trying out the evening menu was overdue. It did not disappoint! Long retired taste-buds were..."
Johnny Musicworks
"We booked at The Elephant to celebrate our 40th (Ruby) wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. On our table was a congratulations card from..."
Christine Aspden
"Our meal was a Mothers Day treat and what a treat it was. Interesting and unusual flavours beautifully prepared and presented. Lovely attentive..."
Jillian Warburton Clemison
"Simon Hulstone is an outstanding Chef and the Elephant clearly has a great team. His tasting menu was spectacular and as a rare treat we had the wine..."
Trevor Hamilton
"Our table was booked for seven and we stayed until eleven ... great staff so friendly and helpful, the food was out of this world, the wine was..."
Chris Dove
"Had a fantastic meal tonight with my fiancee and son will definitely be coming back Amazing food and great..."
Anthony Sleeman
"Thank you for an amazing meal, loved every bit of..."
Julie Sanders
"Second time we have visited and was just as good as previous visit... we took our daughter again who is now 16months (just a baby last time) all the..."
Geraint Rees
"We had to head to Salcombe for a friend’s wedding. Salcombe being a fair trek from where we live, we planned to drive down the day before instead..."
Gen.u.ine.ness
"On a sunny day like the one we enjoyed, its hard to believe that Torquay is in England.  The quay is an expanse of yacht’s and fishing boats, the..."
Meat And One Veg
"The Elephant is a two storey restaurant in Torquay, Devon. There is a more informal brasserie on the ground floor and the 1 Michelin star restaurant..."
HungryBee Maija
"Across Hulstone’s well balanced tasting menu, you’ll find what is missing at restaurants like Seven Park Place; flavour. The deconstructed samosa..."
Vialaporte
"Simon Hulstone is one of the smartest, most creative chefs in the UK, and his restaurant, The Elephant in Torquay, delivers an impressive mix of..."
Thecriticalcouple
"It's Devon's best restaurant and it certainly lived up to its reputation. Service was discreet and professional and the food sublime with some..."
Rob Prince
"We’ve had the pleasure of visiting the Elephant today and must say it was exquisite. From lovely service to amazing food, every mouthful was a..."
Martyna Lewartowicz
"We took advantage of their set lunch menu and it was excellent, from the moment we arrive everything was first class - the food was perfect as was..."
C W
"A must visit restaurant. The food is amazing. The staff are polite knowledge and very attentive. The tasting menu is not to be missed. Brilliant that..."
Dean Miller
"I had an exceptional dining experience at The Elephant restaurant. The service was impeccable, and the food was truly amazing. I'm already eagerly..."
ali alp
"Fantastic!!! We have been wanting to eat here for a long time, but finally managed to get a table for my birthday. We had the tasting menu and..."
Nic Coopz
"Fantastic food, good wines, lovely service. Our first visit, but booked for two more visits soon. HIGHLY..."
Brian Wood
"A special birthday treat. Amazing flavoured food....fab service...... Would have liked the other half of the birthday biscuit .....but a lovely..."
Mary Eagle
"A fantastic experience! I’m a single mum so evenings out are pretty tricky, going to a Michelin star restaurant with great lunch options was..."
Katie Hickling
"Absolutely amazing, we have been quite a few times and never disappoints. Had lunch today, was better than ever. The staff are warm and friendly...."
Maxine Bradbury
"A hidden gem in South Devon, a Michelin star restaurant which does not rip you off, excellent staff and food to die..."
Phil adams
"My wife and I visited for our anniversary. We had an amazing experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. We were welcomed and..."
Rob Harvey
"Went for an anniversary lunch and the whole experience was wonderful, silver service, all the staff extremely attentive and polite, the food was..."
Caroline Brady
"Simon runs a good ship, lunch to celebrate our anniversary. Food was tasty. Lentils al dente, which was unexpected but still perfectly ok, we’re..."
Simon Bradford
"Sublime cooking, wonderful ambience/vibe, & professional service. The set lunch at £29.50 for two courses offers exceptionally good value. The..."
Joe McCorry
"Great food in a chic modern restaurant. The cooking style is modern, precise and not too elaborate but with lots of textures and flavours. The..."
Rog Edwards
"Absolutely justified! Faultless quality, from a lunch I had this year (2023) to my first experience there in 2008, Absolutely immaculate every time..."
Lee Norsworthy
"Lunch at The Elephant was fantastic, the place has a beautifully relaxed feeling, very homely and welcoming vibe. Greeted by friendly staff. The set..."
Josh Bruce
"Excellent choice of dishes available on both menus. Presentation faultless with fantastic attention to detail. Ambience and acoustics disappointing..."
Merlith Thomas
Hamiltons Club
Hamiltons Club
81/100 (2608 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegan Options
British
Bar
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tapas
Sea Bass and Mussels Delious
Curry
Orange Sorbet and Dark Chocolate Ganache
Prawns
Sunday roast
Burger
Fish & chips
Puddings
Cake
Aperol
Beef
Espresso Martini
Soup
Chicken Roast
Cheesecakes
Scampi
Crab Meat
Lamb
Pork Belly
Monkfish Scampi
Fish
Roast Dinner
Crab
Trio of Pork
Pork
Roast Potatoes
Mojito
Monkfish
Duck
Sirloin Steak
Venison
Yorkshire Pudding
Mussels
Fish and Chips
Wine
Scotch Egg
Risotto
Beer
Pot Roast
T-Bone Steak
Champagne
Cheesecake
Red Curry
Chocolate Brownie
Fish & Chips
Halloumi Slice and Monkfish Bites and Chicken Skewers
Bar
British
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visited Hamilton on a Sunday lunchtime for a couple of cocktails and lunch. I ordered a beef & horseradish ciabatta with roast potatoes. The beef was..."
Lisa Crawford
"Great place, booking is recommended for the restaurant and is really good and tasty food, very well presented. Staff were all attentive and friendly...."
Lisa Baker
"We were going to eat here but decided on a curry instead of Tapas. On their website it shows their previous menu, only upon calling to book a table..."
Sue
"Had an amazing meal at this lovely restaurant. The waiter was very attentive and service was excellent. The standard of food is Michelin star level..."
Richard Stingemore
"Can't fault it popped in prior to theatre trip. No problem accommodating us, had a selection of tapas dishes all good. Staff very polite and..."
Shaun Harraway
"My wife and I popped in for our first visit for lunch today and straight away the service was great. The staff were really welcoming and tendered to..."
Tq1 Bob
"What a fantastic experience from start to finish!!! My father was visiting on holiday to celebrate his 60th, so I called up the week before, booked..."
Tina Putauskiene
"Wonderful evening!! The food and service was outstanding, and our waiter was amazing. Hamiltons exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend..."
Evangelia
"Took my family to hamiltons for some nibbles we where all very happy with what we got we had monkfish and halloumi slices and chicken..."
Jenny Carnie
"Lovely food. Lovely staff especially Joe who was our waiter. Not a huge menu but that usually means the food is better. We had the crab starter..."
Catherine Jones