Restaurant at The Imperial Hotel Torquay

Name: Restaurant at The Imperial Hotel Torquay
Address: Parkhill Rd, Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom, TQ1 2DG
Telephone: 01803 294301
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 3.6

3.6 (22)

£25 and under

British

Parkhill Rd, Torquay, Torbay TQ1 2DG

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2 people

Jun 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Charming
Good for special occasions

At the heart of the hotel is the restaurant, with breathtaking, panoramic views across Torbay and the South Devon coastline.

The menu offers a delicious culinary journey with a focus on fresh local produce and flavour to create exciting, modern dishes.

Join us for breakfast, dinner or afternoon tea or enjoy lighter bites for lunch in the Bar.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 2:00 pm–5:45 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01803 294301
Website
https://www.theimperialtorquay.co.uk/dining-drinking/restaurant
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Parkhill Rd, Torquay, Torbay TQ1 2DG
Neighborhood
Torquay
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea
£25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The historic British tradition of afternoon tea began in the 19th century with Queen Victoria, one of its early pioneers. She was such a big fan of the tea parties she even had her very own cake made. To celebrate this great tradition we’ve hand chosen some historic period treats and sandwiches.
Agatha Christie Themed Afternoon Tea
£39.00 per person
Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
An Afternoon of Elegance and Intrigue Themed Afternoon Tea with Agatha Christie Cocktail at The Imperial Hotel, Torquay Indulge in an afternoon of timeless sophistication with our Agatha Christie-themed Afternoon Tea, inspired by the glamour and mystery of the Queen of Crime herself. Served in the charming surroundings of the Imperial Hotel – a favourite haunt of Agatha Christie – this exclusive experience combines classic charm with a touch of intrigue. Enjoy a beautifully curated selection of finger sandwiches, warm scones, and delicious pastries, all accompanied by your choice of fine teas. To complete the experience, sip on The Martini – a signature cocktail inspired by Agatha’s iconic characters – while the gentle sounds of our in-house pianist transport you to a more elegant era. What’s included: • Themed Afternoon Tea for one • Agatha Christie Martini cocktail • Live performance by our in-house pianist
Christmas Day Lunch
£120.00 per person
Dec 25, 2025 only
Delight in tradition this Christmas with a sumptuous five-course menu designed to warm the soul and paired with Champagne to raise a glass to celebrate with loved ones.

What 22 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.8Service
3.8Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

22 Reviews

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Kate
Hampshire4 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
How you greet your guests is the start of their experience with you. An evening I had been looking forward to was ruined by a rude staff member who was to seat us at our table. We were told “we’re not open yet”. We were 4 minutes early. We could have been seated with a menu and we would have been happy to wait. I would have completely left at this point but my husband persuaded me to overlook it. The rest of the evening, once we were permitted to sit at a table, was on the whole OK. The food was good. We didn’t have a starter but starter cutlery was not cleared away. A bottle of wine we wanted from the wine list (a very ordinary every day wine) was apparently not in stock. We asked for coffee with cream and were told this was “too difficult”. A neighbouring table wanted cheese platter but that was not available either. There’s not much on the menu in the first place so this is all a bit disappointing. It’s a shame. Most of the staff were trying very hard but one clearly found the job of serving people an inconvenience.
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Gillian
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the cream tea and it was delicious. The scones (1 fruit, 1 plain each) were served warm with plenty of clotted cream and jam. A lovely pot of tea was included all for £8.50. The interior of the hotel is amazing and the views over Torbay from the dining room are beautiful. Altogether a very enjoyable experience, we will certainly be going back.
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anne
London5 reviews
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Very dirty surroundings . Very nice and over worked staff. Poor quality food . Focaccia not genuine Steak tough Poor value
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Kevin
Devon2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The hotel is not what it was in its glamorous heyday but the stunning views of Torbay have not changed and that is reason enough to pay a visit. Another good reason to pay a visit is for the impressive afternoon tea, most of the treats being made in-house. My companion remarked that it was comparable with her last afternoon tea - that was at Fortnum & Mason! Also, it looked more impressive than the very expensive afternoon tea at that castle hotel on Dartmoor! Great value, lovely relaxed ambience, hotel looked a bit tired and in need of some tlc to restore it to its former glory, or a revamp. I loved the history and feel of the place despite the slightly faded grandeur. I was however surprised to find the hotel guest toilets not as nice as those I have encountered at Wetherspoons! That said, the views of Torbay from the hotel are incomparable and I can thoroughly recommend the excellent afternoon tea offering which we both considered to be great value.
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Rachel
Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
When we arrived for afternoon tea we were asked what drink we wanted we both chose a coffee. This took nearly 30 mins to arrive. Then my gluten free tea arrived we only had 3 small finger sandwiches each. Mine were egg mayo, tomato and chunks of raw onion and victim’s pickle. I complained that last 2 sandwiches were inedible. Then had to wait a further 10 mins for a replacement. My gluten free scone was rock hard and I could barely get my knife through. My husbands scone was dry and fell apart. There was very little cake and was definitely not worth £50 that my son paid for my birthday. I’m extremely disappointed and ended up leaving half of it.
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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
Devon40 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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Restaurant at The Imperial Hotel Torquay is rated 3.6 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

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Parkhill Rd, Torquay, Torbay TQ1 2DG

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Torquay
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 2:00 pm–5:45 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theimperialtorquay.co.uk/dining-drinking/restaurant
Phone number
01803 294301

Restaurant at The Imperial Hotel Torquay

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea

Agatha Christie Themed Afternoon Tea

Christmas Day Lunch

Menu

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Restaurant at The Imperial Hotel Torquay restaurant rated?

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