The Orange Tree Restaurant

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  Ruth Bertie

  ·1 month ago

  “What a lovely time we had in this quiet small restaurant - yet an exquisite fine dining find of a restaurant in Torquay - The Orange Tree Restaurant. The husband (renowned chef)and wife team (owners) with staff, were so personable, lovely conversation when they were not giving professional attention to the fine dining experience! They made us feel so welcome and took the highest of care as I have an allergy to NUTS. Superb attention and care, making sure I was safe and enjoying the experience! Thank You! Fresh ingredients cooked to order. It was so good we went back a second time before we left the area! Oh try the Baileys White Chocolate Cheesecake! Amazing!”

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  Kay Bagri

  ·3 months ago

  “What a gem of a restaurant! Menu choice was very good and food was absolutely delicious. A wonderful fine dining experience. I had the lobster bisque to start which so flavoursome. For mains, we had sea bass and I had the hake. Presentation was impeccable throughout. Service was wonderful and friendly. Wine and drinks were also just perfect. Will definitely be back.”

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  Lottie Lambert

  ·3 months ago

  “We had such a wonderful dining experience here. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The food was truly excellent and beautifully presented. We especially loved the steak, which came topped with crispy fried onions and served with a rich, flavorful sauce. It is rare to find such attention to detail in every dish. We felt so well looked after throughout the entire meal. It was the perfect spot for our celebration. We will definitely be back soon.”

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  Trevor Gower

  ·4 months ago

  “A fantastic dining experience! Excellent service and divine food, brought together to make a very special and memorable evening. Thank you Tatjana and Vittorio for your hospitality ❤️. Trevor & Marie XX”

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  Renard T

  ·5 months ago

  “Very attentive and friendly service; interesting though somewhat dated / old-school menu. Food tasted good. I didn't give it five stars, because it is very steeply priced - ended up paying twice as much as in other very good restaurants in Torquay.”

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  Ruth Hughes

  ·1 year ago

  “We had a wonderful evening at The Orange Tree in Torquay. This lovely little traditional bistro is tucked away in a quiet spot, offering a peaceful and intimate setting for dinner. From the moment we arrived, the hosts were friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. We were drawn to the restaurant after spotting the Tournedos with Wild Mushroom and Shallots on the menu, and it absolutely lived up to expectations. It was cooked to perfection and packed full of rich, indulgent flavours. The overall experience was warm, welcoming, and delicious, everything you could want for a relaxing evening out. Thank you to the team at The Orange Tree for such a lovely night. Highly recommended!”

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  Charlotte Horsley

  ·3 years ago

  “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) and would of liked two bits of bread with the parfait. I only gave a 4 star on the atmosphere because it was a really quiet Saturday night and there was only a small amount of customers in. The people are so lovely as well!”

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  Sharon Pierce

  ·3 years ago

  “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 , the flavours were out of this world. Will definitely be going back. Thank you so.much for making our evening with you memorable.”

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  Robin Devon

  ·4 years ago

  “Was the worst tasting menu I have ever had. Was looking forward to going there for a special occasion . Thought I'd have the taster menu which I expected would showcase the best the chef had to offer. I was bitterly dissapointed . The bench mark was set low with industrial part baked bread rolls. Better are to be had a hundred yards down the road at the local supermarket the coop . 2 big bowls of soup were served which I thought was a bit heavy for a taster menu. The 2 slices of duck breast were a little dry .the presentation was fair enough although a bit dated by today's standards with decoration consisting of flowers and pea shoots. The main course (beef)was stuck to the plate although the taste was good .the sauce had been reduced so much that it was like super glue (not that I've tried eating super glue) I over heard someone else in the restaurant complaining that the meat was stuck to the plate. The vegetables were very poor and poorly presented for this particular menu. The beans were very underdone not even cooked to al dente and the dauphinoise potatoes the driest I've ever had. For pudding they had run out of what was mentioned on the taster menu so my freind had a melange of whatever was left over. I had the cheeseboard this was nicely presented . Came with olives although unless I was prepared to pick them out with my fingers no cutlery was offered . As far as decor is concerned quite intimate although dated. But the carpet was noticeably sticky underfoot not so good. When it came to the bill no discount was offered and in fact I could hear the chef complaining that I had underpaid by £100 . This was not the case .the waitress collected the credit card to process leaving the cash on the table .I heard her calming him down assuring him the balance was on the table. (Not really a discussion you want to be hearing ) the front of house manager said that they had a problem with the ovens which is why the bread rolls were poor. However a week later freinds visited and were given the same rolls so makes you wonder ? I thought this was a Michelin star recommended restaurant. I might be mistaken 🤔 there are other restaurants near by charging maybe a nominal amount more for a taster menu but so much better and worth the extra. Needless to say I won't be returning. I really think that if they didn't have the provisions in place they should have simply warned us at the beginning and asked us to choose from the al a carte instead. . Also I paid £10 more than the price advertised without explanation.”

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  Trev

  ·5 years ago

  “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 anything. It was my wife's birthday and and we booked last minute. We would happily visit again any day and will next time we visit the area”