Restaurant at The Imperial Hotel Torquay

Restaurant at The Imperial Hotel Torquay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Diane

   Staffordshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food itself was lovely and ample. However, we weren’t offered more tea after the initial cup. We asked for the seafood item to be removed due to allergy and replaced with an alternative. The item was removed but there was no replacement. The Palm Court conservatory was unclean (cobwebs and dead flies everywhere) and desperately needs decorating. Obviously the view across the bay is second to none, which is why we chose it. There were two half dead palms which obviously give it its name. We enjoyed it but probably wouldn’t book again.
   

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   Simone

   South Wales3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful stay at The Imperial, including an evening meal and breakfast in the restaurant. Excellent service and lovely food, with stunning sea views. A memorable experience I won’t forget. Hope to return one day.
   

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   Trish

   Devon1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Surroundings good but it was very hot in the Palm sun lounge & there was no shades/blinds. Obviously this was because of the breathtaking view, but a little uncomfortable. My companion & I couldn’t manage all of the cakes & hoped to take them home but unfortunately there was no option of a “doggy bag”.
   

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   Sarah

   Devon2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   There weren’t enough staff so it was difficult to find people to top up our tea/ask questions. Service was slow also because of this. It was very expensive - £25 each for a couple of sandwiches, cakes and a cup of tea. Because there were no staff we had to wait in queues at the bar for ages to try to ask questions. At one point I wandered to reception to find some staff. When I asked if we could have a box to take away the left over cakes I was told no.
   

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   Steve

   Devon38 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice old fashioned experience. Great views across Torbay. Food very good and plentiful. Friendly service and a good atmosphere.
   

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   David

   Devon4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

    the reception was in a room more suited to an old folks home. There is no Christmas festive spirit. The food is bland no seasoning. The only thing you’ve got Christmas is on there with cranberry sauce. The vegetables were disgusting and The turkey look like a TV dinner we were presented with bills at the table and drinks arrived. I thought they all experience was disgusting and for £120. We were totally robbed.
   

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   Susan

   Devon1 review

   4.0

   Dined on December 23, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The afternoon tea was very good value. Staff attentive but not to much. View wonderful.
   

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   Urszula

   Devon1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We booked it for festive cream tea. Amazing experience.
   

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   Emma

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on October 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you so much it was for my parents 65th anniversary, the service was fantastic the girls went out of their way to make it a memorable experience and the food was just as good. It was better than a cream tea I had a few weeks ago that was 3 times the cost. And you can’t beat that view, it was a lovely afternoon that I throughly recommend
   

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    Jacqui

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Overall a good experience. The food was delicious, well presented and good portions. The service was very friendly and accommodating. We were pleasantly surprised and look forward to returning again.
    

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