Steps Bistro

1a Fleet St

Torquay

TQ1 1BX

Tel : 01803 200770

Mob : 07918 699357

Website: http://www.stepsbistro.co.uk/

Email : info@stepsbistro.co.uk  

Owner :  Rob Gill

Steps Bistro was purchased in May 2007 by Chef Robert Gill. Originating from Guernsey, In the Channel Islands, Rob was introduced to catering at an early age when his parents bought an hotel where he started work as a waiter at the age of 11, also the age when he decided that a career as a chef was what he aspired to.Rob is no stranger to the business, training with German, Swiss and Austrian chefs and then branching into business at the age of 21, managing the luxurious Royal Guernsey Golf Club Catering Franchise & moving to Mullion Golf Club in Cornwall 1994, then leaving Cornwall  in 1997 for a year to travel though Europe to Italy and Sardinia, then back to Gloucestershire in 1998 & Kent in 1999.  Rob returned to the South West in 2007 with Steps as a new venture.

Come and see just how good we are

Testimonials

Hi Rob and your Team,

Thanks a lot for the delicious dinner we had at Steps Bistro.

Steps was the only restaurant in Torquay we were twice for dinner during our 10 day holiday.

For me and my girlfriend the Steps is excellent value for money and simply the best we have been in Torbay.

I also made a recommendation in tripadvisor.

Best regards
Rolf 

2nd July 2009

Dear Rob,

Thanks for a fabulous evening on Friday. Everybody had a really great time, and when the young people of Torquay serenaded our oldies as we crossed the road opposite Hoopers, it kind of added that extra touch !!

If we ever come back to Torquay we will be sure to pay you a visit.

All the best,

Hi, We ate at your restaurant last Friday night, the food and service was superb.  The goats cheese and salad was stunning the best salad I have ever tasted.  Will be telling everyone who is off to Torquay about this little hidden gem.  Thanks. Deb Senatore

We met Rob when we popped in on Saturday to book a table for that evening, and we were surprised with the ambience of the bistro and the fantastic value for money that he offered.

He is so enthusiastic, and has given the restaurant a real comfortable feeling and when we ate his food, Wow!  We had the set 2 course menu and could not reach the 3rd course, he promised us generous portions and he wasn't joking, absolutely loved his Chicken Roberto, his travels to Italy influences his cooking as the chicken was tossed in thyme and garlic and was stunning, and his wonderful homemade chips, hardly anyone does homemade chips anymore and they were super! Please put this on the main menu Rob as it was delicious.  Can't wait to eat there again. Fantastic quality and value by someone who clearly cares about the customer!
See you soon, Lili and Chris, Cornwall

  “the group of 30 were delighted with the experience”

02/07/2009

Steps is a great place to eat, high standards, we eat there only five days a week that's due to good service good food Rob and his team are all great. One week we ate six days in a row and one party in  evening I must be rich? not at all steps is value for money try it for yourself all the best Rob from   Tony Julie Katrina John Benjamin

We found this by recommendation whilst on holiday from Suffolk. It is well hidden away but worth the effort to find. Lovely surroundings with everything done to a very high standard. We arrived at an awkward time of day and our party had a variety to teas, snacks, lunchs and sweets yet the staff were not fazed by our odd selection and were extremely friendly and accomodating.

Great food, mainly traditional English/Italian and very reasonably priced. You won't find much better and we'll definitely return when next in Torquay.

We locals try to keep these little gems to ourselves but once you have been to Steps you're inclined to boast about it.  The food which is freshly cooked and made with mainly local ingredients (in season where possible) is superb.  Everything about the place suits your every mood.  Whether it is for a quick office lunch (which you can 'phone in and pre-order), a leisurely, relaxed meal with a group of friends, mid shopping snack on your own or a special occasion celebration Steps is where to go. I have done all of the above including our silver wedding anniversary last year and can, therefore, highly recommend all.
Rob is the owner/chef and has that magic touch which is what gives Steps the special X factor that many try to achieve but sadly never will. He and his staff very quickly become friends and you are always made to feel special without intrusion or lack of quality, service and attention to detail.
Try the burger with mushroom or pepper sauce (not your burger in a bun made with plastic ingredients) or any of his soups with homemade breads. Where else can you eat such quality at such reasonable prices. I dare you to go there and try to disagree with me. You won't be able to.
I'm a Steps addict and once you've been so will you be. Lorraine Goodrich