Eat and Drink in Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is the gastronomic capital of North Devon and some of the best chefs in the area are based here, many are running their own restaurants using local ingredients to create unique mouth watering dishes. This is a real food lover's paradise: fresh fish, live seafood from the harbour, fine Exmoor meats, local fruits and vegetables, unique cheeses and world-class dairy produce feature on menus throughout the town.

Why Michelin think this Devon food haven is giving Padstow a run for its money

Hele Billy's Bar & Restaurant

Hele Billy's Bar and Restaurant in Ilfracombe

Situated only one mile from Ilfracombe Harbour, fresh fish features heavily on our menu. Our main menu offers a very wide and varied choice of meal, from homecooked ham, egg and chips, to pan fried sea bass on egg fried rice, with soy sauce, spring onion and ginger.

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Symphony Ocean View Restaurant

Symphony Ocean View Restaurant in Ilfracombe

The restaurant is run by the chef and director Andre De Sousa: An international award winning Mediterranean chef, Renowned for his delicious food using the best of local fresh ingredients splashed with a touch of Mediterranean finesse.
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The Dolphin

The Dolphin in Ilfracombe

The Dolphin Restaurant on the Quay in Ilfracombe offers amazing views of the harbour, with a wide ranging menu including our very popular fish and chips.
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Seventy One Restaurant

Seventy One Restaurant in Ilfracombe

Nestled in Ilfracombe's historic Fore Street and only 100 yards from one of the prettiest harbours on Devon's north coast, Seventy One has built an enviable reputation for consistently good food. Modern furnishings with a continental feel, original artwork and decor combined with an attention to detail have all contributed to the success.

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The Terrace Tapas and Wine Bar

The Terrace Tapas and Wine Bar in Ilfracombe

The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar serves freshly cooked, authentic Spanish tapas. Come and enjoy the warmth of our service and our unhurried, relaxed style of dining. If you're looking for places to eat in Ilfracombe, why not give us a try? We are family run and family friendly. We also welcome dogs into our bar area.

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Giovanni & Luca Italia Restaurant

Giovanni & Luca Italia Restaurant in Ilfracombe

Giovanni e Luca opened in Ilfracombe in 2010 and is run by Giovanni and Donatella and is the one and only truly authentic Italian Restaurant in town. Our guarantee is that all dishes are cooked in the old fashioned way using recipes handed down over the generations.

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