Restaurants in Exeter

In the British culinary world, Michael Caines is (almost) as famous as the Academy Award winning actor Michael Caine. He made his name whipping up elegant farm-to-table fare at Gidleigh Park in Devon; many consider that restaurant, set in a chi chi manor house resort, to be the best…

For an atmospheric, inexpensive pub lunch, try the oldest pub in Exeter. Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh frequented the place more than 400 years ago, and they might still recognize the upstairs pub with its wood paneling and fireplace. Downstairs is traditional, too, but a…

Pop into Tilly’s for breakfast, lunch, or an old-fashioned cream tea with rich Devonshire cream and home-baked scones. This is the type of gracious little place you came to the U.K. to visit—truly, it doesn't get more British than Tilly's.

At this Georgian town house-hotel restaurant, all the ingredients are sourced in the West Country, including local seasonal lamb, filet steak, fresh fish, and duck. Reservations recommended because this place is as popular with the locals as with visitors. A top choice for a special…