Fans of quirky pizzas and Lebanese sharing platters in picturesque settings, welcome to Exeter. Few places in the UK can boast the type of scenery as this lively student spot in Devon. Whether you are near the sea, in the countryside or just looking for the best restaurants in Exeter, our guide highlights the very best in class.
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If you want a twist on an Italian restaurant in Exeter, check out The Turks Head. The daring pizza menu includes some intriguing recipes like chicken in truffle oil and a Greek-inspired slice with crumbled feta, peppers and black olives.
BrewDog Exeter has a myriad of beers and plenty of stacked patties to indulge in. There are vegan burgers sandwiched by beetroot brioche buns and happy hours with banging cocktails, plus the dog-friendly venue hosts all-you-can-eat Wing Wednesdays.
Old Firehouse serves 14" pizzas with a special house tomato sauce. In this atmospheric, independent restaurant you'll find a few quirky combinations to tuck into, with roasted butternut squash and artichoke toppings sure to catch your eye.
YO! is the iconic Japanese restaurant with a conveyor belt full of tasty sushi and teriyaki. When you're in need of a gyoza, sashimi salad or katsu curry bowl, make this your go-to destination for lunch in Exeter city centre.
The Botanist is a bar and restaurant in Exeter city centre with a fresh feel thanks to its exotic plant game and heated outdoor area decorated with fairy lights. As well as traditional British bites and its famous hanging kebabs, mixologists are also on hand to make your fave refreshing cocktail too, or an innovative concoction like the Poppy and Pink Gin Punch.
Comptoir Libanais is one of the best chain restaurants in Exeter, with a huge range of mezze platters from the Middle East. If you don't fancy sharing the three-course feast menu, give the aubergine tagine or halloumi and olive wrap a go.
The Conservatory Exeter whips up mains like slow-roasted pork belly, whole plaice and grilled Meditteranean vegetables in a tranquil, light setting. Take advantage of its evening menu where three courses will set you back £30.
Rockfish offers up an amazing deal of sustainably sourced seafood with unlimited chips. As one of our favourite restaurants in Exeter Quay, it has an enticing selection of starters and mains too. Coastal delicacies like vegetable tempura and half-shell scallops are well worth a try.
