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Harry's Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Comfort Food•4.8(2,963)Harry’s Restaurant in Exeter is set in the heart of the city and has been gratifying appetites for 26 years. Rated as one of the best restaurants in Exeter on TripAdvisor, Harry’s has established itself to become the go-to dining den on the neighbourhood food scene.
Founded in 1993 by the Pounds family, Harry’s is still independently owned and run today. The eclectic restaurant, bar and private dining room all sit within the iconic gothic style building, formerly Harry Hems’ 19th century architectural sculptors workshop.The Farm Table – Darts Farm
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.7(839)Voted "The Best Newcomer" restaurant at the recent May 2023 Food Reader Awards, The Farm Table is all about taking food off the farm & into the fire, celebrating the simplicity of beautiful ingredients grown, reared, caught & crafted on our doorstep.
We aim to get as much from our farm onto your table as possible and if it’s not from our farm it’s from our vibrant community of like-minded artisan food producers, farmers & fisherman who share our passion.
Opening Hours
Monday - Tuesday: 12pm - 3pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 3pm | 6pm - 8pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 3pm | 6pm - 9pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
The Blue Ball Exeter
Price: Moderate•British•4.7(993)The Blue Ball team offer a warm welcome to one and all at the Blue Ball Inn, a fine turn of the 17th Century thatched pub and restaurant with accommodation in Sandygate on the edge of Exeter Devon.
Considered to be one of the prettiest pubs in the area, the Blue Ball Inn is the ideal location should you wish to visit us for a glass of wine, a pint of traditional real ale, a tasty bar snack or an enjoyable lunch or evening meal in our delightful restaurant. Inside, you will find a relaxed ambiance full of style and comfort with its cosy interior. During the cooler months the real log-burning fire creates a lovely atmosphere whilst in warmer months you can sit outside in our beer garden which enhances this charming restaurant and pub watering hole.
Our head chef takes real pleasure in cooking culinary delights and delicacies using Devon's finest produce that always reflects the season of the year.The Ivy Exeter
Price: Expensive•Contemporary British•4.3(8,111)Open seven days a week and comprised of a main restaurant, terrace and a private dining room, The Ivy Exeter provides the perfect setting for any occasion. Sample our extensive range of quality food and delicious cocktails at your leisure from breakfast until late, whether you are a local resident, work close by or are simply visiting one of Exeter’s best-loved areas.
Greendale Farm Shop Cafe and Restaurant
Price: Moderate•British•4.2(3,277)In the heart of the East Devon countryside, surrounded by acres of farmland, you'll find the award-winning Greendale Farm Shop and it's family-friendly café & restaurant. The Greendale Farm Shop Café and Restaurant is much loved by visitors and locals alike. We offer a new extensive menu, created around many of the items sold in our shop and showcasing local produce from our farm and fishing boats. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are no problem and we have a children's menu for the little ones, too. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as tea and coffee, delicious cakes and Devon cream teas.
Once you've eaten why not take a stroll along our family farm trail. The trails follow a level path that’s just right for pushchairs and little legs where you can say hello to all of the animals, including Oscar the Ostrich.
On Sunday and Monday evenings, from 3.30pm, our restaurant serves from our extensive fish and chip menu only.Pho Exeter
Price: Moderate•Vietnamese•4.2(338)Located in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in the centre of Exeter, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50.
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- TTraceyDevon •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFantastic food as usual , all four of us give it a 10/10 so very tasty and great service, can’t wait to return xxMore infoBill's Restaurant & Bar - ExeterPrice: Moderate• British• Exeter•4.6
- JJeffBrighton •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWe had a lovely evening, the food was excellent and we had an amazing waiter who I think was called Matus , he was very attentive and pleasant and could not have worked any harder than he did.More infoThe Ivy ExeterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Exeter•4.3
- JJudyDevon •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 7, 2025First time in this restaurant. Excellent staff, so helpful. Food amazing and will definitely be going back- soonMore infoPho ExeterPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Exeter•4.2
- PPaulCornwall •3 reviews5.0Dined on May 27, 2025Delightful evening with table overlooking Exeter Cathedral. Flavorful, perfectly prepared steaks, reasonably priced wine, and efficient service. Well worth a visit!More infoCôte Brasserie - ExeterPrice: Moderate• French• Exeter•4.6
- DDebbieWarwickshire •3 reviews4.0Dined on Mar 25, 2025Didn’t have food so unable to rate but no option but to select one star! Quiet as a weekday early evening but bar staff said weekends you require a reservation. Good views of cathedral & beyond. Not table service!More infoBeckett'sPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Exeter•2.9
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Healthy restaurants located in Exeter include The Farm Table – Darts Farm, Greendale Farm Shop Cafe and Restaurant and Stage
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Exeter are The Farm Table – Darts Farm, Greendale Farm Shop Cafe and Restaurant and The Blue Ball Exeter
Bottomless brunch in Exeter is available at Greendale Farm Shop Cafe and Restaurant, The Farm Table – Darts Farm and The Ivy Exeter
The most romantic restaurant in Exeter is Harry's Restaurant
Restaurants in Exeter with a great view include Greendale Farm Shop Cafe and Restaurant, The Turf and Beckett's
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