Orange Tree - Torquay

At this strange and frightening time we decided to just be brave after self isolating for a while and go to Torquay for the day and night. We were staying in th... read more At this strange and frightening time we decided to just be brave after self isolating for a while and go to Torquay for the day and night. We were staying in the area so looked at the reviews for the OrangeTree.They were good so we booked, best thing we did. Lovely welcome, friendly staff, but most of all the food. We chose the tasting menu and it was delicious. Not cheap but not really expensive as it included wine with every course. I have had tasting menus before where the wine was a bit more adventurous but there again paid a great deal more. I wish we lived closer so we could eat there more but if and when we visit Torquay we would definitely eat there.

My partner and I booked a table at Orange Tree Restaurant, and we couldn't be more pleased. read more My partner and I booked a table at Orange Tree Restaurant, and we couldn't be more pleased.

This restaurant is a real gem! The food is fantastic and so tasty; I can't think of one thing I didn't like when I ate there. read more This restaurant is a real gem! The food is fantastic and so tasty; I can't think of one thing I didn't like when I ate there.

Superb food stopping two doors away for a break ,staff very nice.thankyou read more Superb food stopping two doors away for a break ,staff very nice.thankyou

Where do I begin. The food was ok. The starters were ok. My girlfriends scallop was severely overpriced compared to most other restaurants. 16 quid for 3 scallo... read more Where do I begin. The food was ok. The starters were ok. My girlfriends scallop was severely overpriced compared to most other restaurants. 16 quid for 3 scallops with garlic butter? The mains were pleasant enough and probably the best part of the meal. The pannacotta dessert also had very weak flavours. We ordered a bottle of wine to come with the starters. Didn 't get it. Just got an apology and that was it, so ordered two glasses instead. Later we ordered dessert wine. That came after we had finished the desserts. The staff weren 't that attentive or enthusiastic. Also during our visit we overheard other customers saying the food was pretty 'secondary ' and another man had his beef too chewy which they did nothing about. I know other restaurants that would have replaced it for a whole new dish for him. This restaurant is mediocre at best, and should not be allowed to charge the prices it does.