Places to eat in Totnes

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Places to eat in Totnes

Totnes is a culinary hive of activity when it comes to dining experiences. From the chilled out Mediterranean style vegan and vegetarian cafes, bars and bistros to traditional tea rooms with their multi layer cakes and scones. Add in the excellent pubs and restaurants in Totnes who pride themselves on using locally sourced produce and you’re spoilt for choice. But wherever you decide to pick up your knife and fork you’ll find a vibrant, warm Totnes welcome. This area of South Devon is a foodie paradise with some of the top places to eat in Totnes!

The best restaurants in Totnes 

The Bull Inn

If you’re planning lunch in Totnes book into The Bull which overlooks Rotherfold Square at the top of Totnes High Street. This ethical pub is open from 8am – late for breakfast, lunch and dinner and uses seasonal organic produce in its cooking. The result is an amazing menu of small plates, mains and deserts including lobster, charred peas, fennel herb, chili oil, lamb leg with a soubise sauce and yoghurt pannacotta with plums and pistachios. They also won the 2024 National Restaurant Award for Sustainability in 2024!

Photo credit – The Bull Inn

Best places to eat in Totnes

Riverford Field Kitchen, Staverton

Serving a set menu of inspiring sharing dishes for a memorable dining experience. You can enjoy ‘Veg-centric’ seasonal produce which is grown on the Riverford Farm while chatting to your fellow dinners – a very sociable and popular spot. 

Gather Totnes 

A cosy relaxed fine dining experience in the heart of Totnes. The Gather kitchen offers meat and vegetarian options using locally sourced and wild foraged ingredients from the shoreline, rivers, fields and hedgerows.

Photo credit – Rachel Hoile Photography for Riverford Field Kitchen

Vegan and Vegetarian restaurants in Totnes 

The Wild Fig Deli & Cafe 

This Totnes vegan restaurant has an excellent choice of vegan and gluten free options in their all day breakfasts, brunches and lunches so why note stop off for brunch while you’re shopping.

Seeds 2 Totnes

This vegetarian and Vegan buffet and coffee shop is in the heart of Totnes and it’s the perfect place for relaxing and enjoying delicious, locally sourced handmade pastries, buns and cakes. They also serve up great coffee, specialist teas and a delicious a buffet of hot and cold dishes.

The Willow

Moreish vegan and vegetarian dishes are a speciality. Why not chill out in the walled garden and enjoy organic vegetables, pulses, pastas nuts and seeds with a friendly, laid back vibe. This is a very popular vegan restaurant in Totnes so we recommend booking!!

Bianca e massimo

Vibrant Mediterranean vegan and vegetarian cafe with a seasonal organic menu which is inspired by the  ingredients from the hills and orchards of Southern Italy.

(Photo credit – Wild Fig Deli)

Cafes in Totnes 

The Curator – You can’t miss The Curator in Totnes, there are two! One on The Plains at the bottom of the town. The second is just past the Market Square on the right hand side at Butterwalk. Serving up some of the best Italian pastries and cakes using traditional recipes, they even use their own wood roasted coffee.

Delphini’s Gelato – Sticking with the Italian vibe and not really a cafe but we have to mention Delphini’s. A firm favourite with the Finest Stays team! Wander up the hill under the arch in Totnes and you’ll find Delphini’s on the right hand side. An authentic gelato experience serving up homemade gelato and the best hot chocolates (also cater for vegans!). Johan the Italian owner uses organic Devon milk and cream, Belgian chocolate, Piedmont hazelnuts, Sicilian pistachios and Amarena cherries and works his magic to produce the most delicious gelato! 

The Hairy Barista – This unique coffee house at the top of the High Street is perfect for specialty coffee pulled through its customised Conti machine.

Anne of Cleves – This traditional tearoom is the place for a Devon cream tea in Totnes. They’re also open for breakfast and lunch and always showcase an eye watering selection of home-baked cakes.  

Places to eat lunch in Totnes 

Waterside Bistro – Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner so why not dine alfresco on the riverside terrace. Their menu includes  fresh local seafood and stone baked pizzas. Homemade burgers, steaks and some delicious vegetarian dishes. 

The Tamarind Tree – A family run restaurant serving delicious authentic Gujarati cuisine and street food in Fore street.