We wanted to try this spot for a while now, but strangely was turned away the first two times. Once…read morewas likely because it was 30 out from their closing time (fair, but we were jet lagged), but the other was in the middle of the day (not sure why). But our cravings demanded Italian, so we persisted. The service was good, and the ambiance conducive to small groups of 2-4. Notably, I noticed an overhead AC system (not very common here in the UK). The food here was tasty. Compared to the US, Bella Italia handily beats Olive Garden in terms of food quality, but it sports smaller portions and so not have unlimited bread sticks. We got the Bolognese and Pomodoro Mozzarella, and I can't wait to try the rest of the menu during our stay in Exeter!

I visited there on Saturday 5th August and had excellent customer service and good food. George…read morewas lovely - very smiley and extremely efficient during what was clearly a very busy time! Thank you

Lovely italian restaurant. Wide choice of food and drinks. They also have seating downstairs which…read moreis where they tend to put groups. The garlic bread here is particuarly good, probably the best in Exeter.

This is a very nice little Italian restaurant. The food is very nice and the staff were very…read moreefficient and friendly. It has the setting of a typical Italian cafe. Lovely Pizza's.

Hooray! Hooray! At LAST! A Carluccio's in Devon! We turned…read morethe corner and found it by accident ( tucked away as it is right at the end of the restaurant quarter in Bedford Square ). But it didn't disappoint-same lovely Carluccio's vibe; fabulous food ( try the pasta with spinach balls....no really, it's much better than it sounds!) and the pastries are wonderful with hot chocolate that's so delicious it's hard not to ask for another glass. ( Yes, glass-the bottom half molten chocolate-the top warm chocolatey smoothness...) The deli means you can take stuff home with you and do it all again. Not cheap but worth every penny. The atmosphere is buzzy and the staff are friendly and enthusiastic. Love, it love , love it!!!

Lovely quaint little Italian restaurant in Exeter. The setting is very good, giving you the feeling…read moreof being in a family run Italian cafe in the heart of Italy. They make a great gnocci!

The food and service was sublime, however I was severely disheartened when Lloydy didn't make an…read moreappearance to sing me happy birthday.

Nice place to grab lunch when visiting Exeter. Near other cafés, clothing stores, and restaurants…read more It's inside of the main roadside might be hard to find. Has a lunch special and a pretty good dessert menu.

I do love ASK, and Exeter's cathedral green setting is quite lovely. The building is an old listed…read moreone, giving you lots to look at whilst you eat. They have quite a bit on their menu, but it doesn't vary very often (except when you really like something, then they take it off!). Good value, in the main, and a nice place to go if you're meeting a group of friends. Staff are friendly and service is efficient.

Good central location…read more The family like the pizza here as it is crispy. Staff = very friendly Food = reliably good Location = easy to reach Garden outside _which is big and therefore a superb place in the summer. The olives are not that good. But the salad is fresh and the staff are good.

Awful service. Friend and my partner were attacked in the bathroom by two random boys. Came out…read morewith a bleeding hand, bruised and swollen faces. Told by management that nothing could be done, to then be told these boys were his 'regulars'. Sworn at by manager & told to leave. absolutely despicable service. Also had hair in our food.

Excellent location, right on the river. Had a superb, and big, meditaranean anti pasti to share,…read moreit was enough for 4, though was only supposed to be for 2. The quality of charcuterie was superb, really good. the olives excellent too. Main courses: Mushroom and truffle oil risotto. Rich, strong girole mushrooms, deep truffle flavour. Good. Pepperoni pizza. Excellent. Truffle and rocket ravioli. Very good. Chicken with cream and lemon, very nice. And there was nice live music, US/UK folk/bluegrass. Very good it was. Italian food IS simple, and based on good ingredients. And this is exactly what we got and it was good. Total price with some beers, coke and a good espresso, £70. For 4 with a starter that is about right. Service was as you expect, you dont want good food to take 10 minutes to make, you want it to take longer, to be properly made. And it was. I can only assume given the previous negative reviews that this place has changed hands. I can recommend it.

Best carbonara in town, hands down. Not in the Center but charming none the less. Great atmosphere…read morehelped by its capo.

This restaurant is situated in Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter so it is not in the centre of town…read more It is an Italian restaurant and Pizzaria which has been open for many years. The food is excellent and the prices are very reasonable for the food and service. You can usually park in the street, but there is a small car park nearby. It is disabled friendly, although the tables are quite close together. The staff are very helpful. There is a range of pasta dishes, lots of veal dishes, chicken and meat. The Filletto di Maiale al Rosmarino, which is tenderloin of pork & rosemary is a particular favourite of mine. They also do steaks. They also have a very nice fish menu. All main course dishes are served with potatoes and vegetables or Spaghetti Napoletana. Open in the evenings Mondays - Saturdays and lunchtimes Tuesdays - Fridays (closed Sundays).

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Came here for bottomless drag brunch hosted in the Long Room. The event didn't start on time, had…read more45 minutes of entertainment but was advertised as a 2-hour event, and didn't match the theme of what was advertised. However, it's a restaurant review, so I'll limit it to the drinks, food, and service. There were 3 choices of alcoholic drinks: prosecco, cosmopolitan, and sex on the beach - they were alright; I wish there were more options, like wine and beer, which are also easy to serve bottomless. The pizza was yum. From what I could tell, I think they nailed the toppings, but I set the crust aside. Lastly, the staff there were great. They did amazing serving a large event and keeping the drinks flowing. The restaurant regularly hosts these special events and you can find upcoming events on their website.

On The Waterfront is (unsurprisingly) located on a lovely sunny spot on the waterfront. So you can…read moreeat, drink and be merry while watching all the swans and the river. The pizzas here are huuuuuuuge! I didn't read the menu carefully enough, so ordered a half and half pizza, with two flavours...not realising that I would receive a pizza double the size(!) I only managed to eat four slices - but they have pizza boxes for me to take the rest home. Although I was too full to move, my friend then ordered a chocolate fondue for us to share. Somehow I had a separate stomach for chocolate so we managed to eat most of it. The chocolate was a bit too runny, but it tasted good. In summary it's a nice place to spend lots of time watching swans and munching pizza.