Bengal Cottage - Torquay

Head up to Babbacombe and you'll find Bengal Cottage tucked away on the main road—the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself because regulars keep coming back. The kitchen knows what it's doing with both classical curries and more interesting specials; nothing fancy or overwrought, just honest Indian food cooked well. It's got that comfortable neighbourhood feel where you can turn up in jeans and nobody's going to care, but the food arrives thoughtfully plated and properly balanced. The near-perfect ratings speak for themselves—this is where locals eat when they actually want good curry, not the tourist version.