Saveur

On a pedestrianised street off Exmouth’s main square, Saveur is the sort of independently run Devon restaurant that inspires loyal regulars. At its heart is chef-patron Nigel Wright, who produces modern dishes that have seen the restaurant hold two AA rosettes for eight years.

The menus are dictated by what’s available locally, with seafood featuring prominently thanks to the restaurant’s close relationship with suppliers at Brixham Fish Market. The much-loved monkfish scampi, served with sweetcorn puree, salsa, curry oil and coriander, remains a standout starter, while the catch of the day provides a snapshot of the freshest fish available.

Elsewhere, the cooking draws inspiration from across Europe. Slow-roasted lamb shoulder shawarma comes with black olive potatoes, roasted aubergine, fried onions, chopped lemon and feta, while desserts such as warm blood orange and almond cake with rhubarb compote and orange blossom cream provide a fitting finish.