England, United Kingdom Food Guide: 8 European food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Paignton

June 22, 2020 Venice Greaves

Find out what European restaurants to try in Paignton. Paignton (/ˈpeɪntən/ PAYN-tən) is a seaside town on the coast of Tor Bay in Devon, England. Together with Torquay and Brixham it forms the borough of Torbay which was created in 1998. The Torbay area is a holiday destination known as the English Riviera. Paignton's population in the United Kingdom Census of 2011 was 49,021. It has origins as a Celtic settlement and was first mentioned in 1086. It grew as a small fishing village and a new harbour was built in 1847. A railway line was opened to passengers in 1859 creating links to Torquay and London. As its population increased, it merged with the villages of Goodrington and Preston.
Things to do in Paignton

8. Restaurant at Orestone Manor

Rock House Lane Maidencombe, Torquay TQ1 4SX England European, British Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Validated Parking, Accepts Cr [email protected] +44 1803 328098 http://www.orestonemanor.com/
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4 based on 386 reviews

Restaurant at Orestone Manor

The Restaurant at Orestone Manor is set in a lovely Georgian building with views over the gardens and sea beyond. We offer informative, efficient,friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a Fine dining and Set price menu as well as Light bites, L

Reviewed By 35gt

Always go by your recommendations so when I entered best Sunday lunch and Orestone Manor came up I booked I was advised the time shiw on there site was incorrect and we were booked in at 12.15 lunch time I stated I was allergic to Black peppers he went away to the Chef then came back to us saying all of there Sunday roasts were drenched in pepper all night and the roast potatoes I have never come across this before as they were advertising the roasts Beef,pork Chicken you would have thought that one of the three would have been supplied without adding pepperes I had to end up with fish for Sunday lunch not what I wanted I think they should advertise that they add these allergic items so people are aware Graham Thurston the fish was very good and the serviceWe are please you enjoyed the fish and service. Our website does clearly state our dinning times . However as with all restaurants time slots do get booked up. It sounds to me 12.15 was the only time slot we had available when you booked. I see from your booking that you booked through open table ( a third party booking agent). If you had phoned us directly we would have asked if you had any dietary requirements. We would have been more than happy to accommodate your pepper allergy had we known. Unfortunately the nature of a roast is the preparation beforehand hence the inflexibility. The Orestone Manor does always try to accommodate all allergies but it is best that we know upon booking. We do hope we can welcome you back to The Orestone but please phone us directly next time.

7. Palace Hotel

Esplanade Road, Paignton TQ3 England European, British Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Outdoor Seating +44 1803 555121 http://www.palacepaignton.com/sample_menu.php
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4 based on 160 reviews

Palace Hotel

Reviewed By Paulbay2017

I am delighted to write this review following a three night stay here in May 2019 to celebrate our wedding anniversary with my wife and members of my family.Lovely traditional restaurant serving good food at dinner and breakfast. The bar serves a good range of drinks and provides a " happy hour" every day. There is a terrace beside the bar with sun shades and comfortable settees and chairs overlooking Paighton green and sea front. Lovely well groomed grounds with comfy chairs and sun beds with mattresses. Well equipped leisure club, swimming pool and beauty spa. Rooms were excellent, clean with very comfortable beds. Delightful Chamber maids provided daily room cleaning and restocking of tea and coffee. Each and every member of staff we encountered were 10 out of 10 for customer service to mention a few in no particular order, Paul, Mike, Gabriel, Sue, Courtney, David, Stella, Kebba and Charles they are all a credit to the Palace hotel. Looking forward to another visit soon.

6. Restaurant at Orestone Manor

Rock House Lane Maidencombe, Torquay TQ1 4SX England European, British Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Validated Parking, Accepts Cr [email protected] +44 1803 328098 http://www.orestonemanor.com/
Food
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4 based on 386 reviews

Restaurant at Orestone Manor

The Restaurant at Orestone Manor is set in a lovely Georgian building with views over the gardens and sea beyond. We offer informative, efficient,friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a Fine dining and Set price menu as well as Light bites, L

Reviewed By 35gt

Always go by your recommendations so when I entered best Sunday lunch and Orestone Manor came up I booked I was advised the time shiw on there site was incorrect and we were booked in at 12.15 lunch time I stated I was allergic to Black peppers he went away to the Chef then came back to us saying all of there Sunday roasts were drenched in pepper all night and the roast potatoes I have never come across this before as they were advertising the roasts Beef,pork Chicken you would have thought that one of the three would have been supplied without adding pepperes I had to end up with fish for Sunday lunch not what I wanted I think they should advertise that they add these allergic items so people are aware Graham Thurston the fish was very good and the serviceWe are please you enjoyed the fish and service. Our website does clearly state our dinning times . However as with all restaurants time slots do get booked up. It sounds to me 12.15 was the only time slot we had available when you booked. I see from your booking that you booked through open table ( a third party booking agent). If you had phoned us directly we would have asked if you had any dietary requirements. We would have been more than happy to accommodate your pepper allergy had we known. Unfortunately the nature of a roast is the preparation beforehand hence the inflexibility. The Orestone Manor does always try to accommodate all allergies but it is best that we know upon booking. We do hope we can welcome you back to The Orestone but please phone us directly next time.

5. Olive Tapas Style Eatery

59 Roundham Road Paignton Harbour, Paignton TQ4 6DS England Italian, European, Spanish, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1803 411642 http://www.enjoytapas.com/
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4 based on 438 reviews

Olive Tapas Style Eatery

"tapas Is A Way Of Life" Small Mouthfuls Of Something Savoury To Share Over A Glass Of Wine With Great Conversation

Reviewed By Anton_Smith

We ate here one evening while having a week in Paignton, having discovered the attached pub (see separate review). Had a pretty good selection of tapas-style dishes (6 plus olives between us). Mostly Good but wedges with warm salsa over the top is not a proper patatas bravas! Otherwise decent enough and sensible prices. Friendly staff but service slightly slow; it was busy. As long as you are not expecting full authentic Spanish tapas (to be fair I think they describe it as tapas-styles, i.e. lots of small dishes) then you could do far worse in Paignton.Hello Anton, Thank you for taking the time for your good review. Our Patatas bravas is diced potatoes deep fried until crisp and golden with our homemade salsa and tomato sauce poured over the top. We describe ourselves as a tapas style eatery, so we have a more Mediterranean feel to the restaurant.We are glad you enjoyed the rest of your visit. kind regards.

4. Sky Gin Bar and Bistro

4-6 Hyde Road, Paignton TQ4 5BN England European, British, Seafood, Wine Bar Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Wine and Beer [email protected] +44 1803 523177 http://Www.skybarandbistro.com
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5 based on 145 reviews

Sky Gin Bar and Bistro

Sky Bar and Bistro is a causal, A La Carte dining experience where good food comes first and great cocktails a close second. Opening times will vary depending on reservations made.

Reviewed By stujay2

Yet another great visit to the Sky Gin Bar, Lovely ambience, delightful decor, superb service and delicious dining!A wonderful new menu offers a tantalising tease of choices with the Pork Trio highly recommended.This is a very versatile restaurant that can offer intimate dining for two, family meals or even large parties can be accommodated,Don't leave it too long before you try it!

3. Mo's Grill

Hyde Road Hyde Road, Paignton TQ4 5BL England European, British Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Delivery, Table Service +44 1803 557865 http://www.facebook.com/mosgrill63
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4 based on 156 reviews

Reviewed By ctinsley51

The menu looked great, with a lot of choice, so inside we ventured. Nice interior, clean, welcoming, good atmosphere. Service with a smile from the waitress, who was very helpful. The food was delicious, generous portions, nicely presented - nothing was too much trouble. Have recommended to friends already, and will be popping in again to try one of the other meals from the menu.

2. La Scala

28 Queens Road, Paignton TQ4 6AT England Italian, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +44 1803 521832 http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Scala/148406618532809
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4 based on 426 reviews

La Scala

Reviewed By Claire8steve

Really love this place Food is always amazing, cooked fresh and you can really tell..Delishious.Atmosphere chilled, no rush to leave and nothing is to much trouble. We've been here afew times over the years and we will always return. Max is the perfect host

Top 10 Things to do in Paignton, United Kingdom (UK)

1. Restaurant at Orestone Manor

Rock House Lane Maidencombe, Torquay TQ1 4SX England European, British Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Validated Parking, Accepts Cr [email protected] +44 1803 328098 http://www.orestonemanor.com/
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Overall Ratings

4 based on 386 reviews

Restaurant at Orestone Manor

The Restaurant at Orestone Manor is set in a lovely Georgian building with views over the gardens and sea beyond. We offer informative, efficient,friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a Fine dining and Set price menu as well as Light bites, L

Reviewed By 35gt

Always go by your recommendations so when I entered best Sunday lunch and Orestone Manor came up I booked I was advised the time shiw on there site was incorrect and we were booked in at 12.15 lunch time I stated I was allergic to Black peppers he went away to the Chef then came back to us saying all of there Sunday roasts were drenched in pepper all night and the roast potatoes I have never come across this before as they were advertising the roasts Beef,pork Chicken you would have thought that one of the three would have been supplied without adding pepperes I had to end up with fish for Sunday lunch not what I wanted I think they should advertise that they add these allergic items so people are aware Graham Thurston the fish was very good and the serviceWe are please you enjoyed the fish and service. Our website does clearly state our dinning times . However as with all restaurants time slots do get booked up. It sounds to me 12.15 was the only time slot we had available when you booked. I see from your booking that you booked through open table ( a third party booking agent). If you had phoned us directly we would have asked if you had any dietary requirements. We would have been more than happy to accommodate your pepper allergy had we known. Unfortunately the nature of a roast is the preparation beforehand hence the inflexibility. The Orestone Manor does always try to accommodate all allergies but it is best that we know upon booking. We do hope we can welcome you back to The Orestone but please phone us directly next time.

Top 10 restaurants in Paignton, United Kingdom (UK)

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