Exeter Restaurant Guide

Strada - Exeter

Strada describes itself as 'a group of stylish, contemporary Italian restaurants, serving good quality, simple and freshly prepared dishes'. The statement sums up what this chain of sixty plus restaurants offers to people looking for Italian food.

• Address: Princesshay Square, Bedford Street, Exeter, EX1 1NU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Modern, Restaurant
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £25.00

Swans Nest, The

• Address: Station Road, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8DZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, Buffet, Traditional
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £23.00

Thai Orchid

Call me old-fashioned but it does seem slightly incongruous to enter a Thai restaurant in the cathedral town of Exeter, in close proximity to that wonderful Cathedral. However, here we are in the multi-racial society we have made for ourselves, and let's be honest Thai food must be one of the fastest imported cuisines to establish itself in our country.

• Address: 5 Cathedral Yard, Three Gables, Exeter, EX1 1HJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Thai
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £29.00

Thorverton Arms

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The Thorverton Arms, a 16th century coaching inn, is located in the centre of the beautiful village of Thorverton in Devon. It is in the heart of some extremely attractive English countryside and yet only seven miles from Exeter and eight from the major local town of Tiverton.

• Address: Thorverton, Exeter, EX5 5NS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English, Grill
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £22.00

Tiger Bills

Tiger Bills is an unusual mix of two cuisines, authentic Thai, prepared freshly on the premises, alongside a New York Grill menu, featuring everything from ribs to steaks along with homemade burgers and a choice of puddings.

• Address: 7 North Street, Exeter, EX4 3QS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Thai, Tex Mex
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £20.00

Treasury Restaurant

Built in 1827 by a merchant, one James Goldsworthy, St Olaves Hotel retains many of its original features, the most striking of which is a spiral staircase at the heart of the building. The food is mainly traditional, with the odd flash of ingenuity and well linked in with a seasonal approach.

• Address: St Olaves Hotel, Mary Arches Street, Exeter, EX4 3AZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French, Modern European, Restaurant
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £45.00

Twisted Oak, The

With new owners and a fresh new image the Twisted Oak at Ide is now the place to be seen. With the best locally sourced produce at the right price, each dish is cooked to order by the kitchen, whilst the front of house staff provide a friendly, professional service.

• Address: Little John's Cross Hill, Ide, nr Exeter, EX2 9RG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Modern European, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £25.00

Wagamama - Exeter

Things seem to move fast at Wagamama - the Asian inspired, noodle restaurant chain that was started in 1992. As soon as you decide what you want to eat, your order is taken via a PDA, and wirelessly networked to the kitchen, so it can be made fresh and served right after.

• Address: Princesshay, 16 Bedford Street, Exeter, EX1 1LL (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Japanese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £23.00

Zizzi - Exeter

It is not an easy task to maintain impeccable standards and uniformity of taste across a chain of over two hundred outlets, yet that is just the distinction that the ASK group has achieved. Their restaurants, with the brand names of ASK and Zizzi, serve authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, in a warm and friendly ambience.

• Address: 21-22 Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £20.00