Reviews in Exeter

When do you know Exeter is finally a fully fledged cosmopolitan city?... When you get a brilliant Japanese restaurant. Polo is just the best Sushi chef and Roey a fabulous hostess, ( Polo always makes me my favourites, including a very special sweet freshwater eel and beautiful octopus Nigirizushi) There is always a selection of freshly caught seasonal delicacies and you know that the southwest of England produces some of the best freshly caught fish in the world!!! For the non Sushi lovers there's a selection of Tempura, Steaks, Japanese curries and lots more on a varied and delicious menu. You've got to Love it. 10/10

About 4 months ago I moved to Exeter. I am from Berlin in Germany and the only thing I really missed here was Sushi. We went to this Restaurant today the first time and I cannot wait to go again. The food was very fresh and so good. The staff is really nice and helpful. I highly recommend this place.

I have been living in Devon for 16 years having moved from the Midlands where I was brought up to enjoy good Indian food by a father who had served on the sub-continent and was something of a missionary. I had given up on finding an Indian restaurant that could be described as good. In my book that means serving up Indian regional cuisine properly cooked and spiced accurately enough to present how it is supposed to be. I had been forced to lower my sights to find one of the three pot bog standard variety that have dulled pallets to the extent that the majority seem to like them. Since moving to Exeter three years ago I have ruled out all the restaurants in town which, with the greatest respect to them and their customers, did not fill me with joy. Only Real India was good enough to warrant a return visit but although an above average example of the standard formula, it still fell short of my expectations of Real India. I visited the Ganges on Monday night and was amazed; so amazed that I got back and started to write a review. I then thought that I had better try it again as I may have been the equivalent of de-mob happy. So I went again last night, just to see if the first visit was a fluke. It was not. I had King Prawn Kebab cooked in a tandoor on Monday which was fresh, succulent and accurately spiced; followed by a Lamb Malabar which was again as it should be coconut based but not dominated or sweet, a hint of curry leaf and a well roasted masala with good chilli bite. It was not red-hot as billed but it was appropriately spicy. Had this been cooked by Aktar's team at Lasan in Birmingham or Vivek Singh it would have been more chilli hot but I thought perhaps the Ganges were being cautious given that this was Exeter. This might cause some of their Korma's to be a little on the bland side but I will try one soon and raise this with them is this suspicion proves to be right. I had an excellent Bhindi Bhajii side, Pillau Rice and a Chappati which they made for me although it was not on the menu. All the accompaniments were cooked to a high standard, as were the chutneys which came with the Papads, all very different from standard bottled fare. Last night I had a Sheek Kebab which was good followed by Kozhi Varuthacha Kolambu from the Chettindau region which was excellent, with equally good Palak Motor Paneer, Pillau rice and a paratha. The latter experience confirmed that the first visit was not a fluke and I thoroughly enjoyed both of my dining experiences. I am with the majority of the reviewers here, and I am extremely picky with my Indian food as you may have gathered. I never thought I would see the day when I could say this; but this is a very good Indian Restaurant in my own city. No longer will I have to wait for London trips or visits to Birmingham in order to find an excuse to visit Lasan or the Maharaja. I can eat good regional Indian cooking on my own doorstep and I intend to do so when time and funds permit. I am happy to recommend it to anyone who is not easily satisfied with the average.

Fantastic, beautiful home cooked carvery, staff fantastic. Location so clean and friendly. Our favourite place for food and drink BUT you do need to book for Sunday lunch - it's so popular

11a doesn't look anything special from outside but what a great place inside. Well worth a visit for the pizza.

Really fresh, delicious fish and warm and light, well cooked and flavoured rice - would have been pleased to receive this sushi in Japan. A cut above several London-based restaurants. Great attention to detail in the dishes, this isn't Japanese food by numbers, was a very pleasurable dining experience over and above satisfying a washoku craving! Had lunch menu - good value. Prawn tempura light and crunchy, generous portion, tofu salad delicate, authentic flavours but showed originality in presentation. Worth seeking out for quality of cooking and ingredients, compares well with other local restaurants in price range.

Saw the write up in the E&E so just had to visit had some fantastic sushi and the service received from Polo & Roey could not have been better. Looking forward to having lunch there again soon. No need to go to Plymouth when we have our very own Japanese restaurant here in Exeter.

Highly recommended! I had the lunch deal; two courses for £12, and was absolutely blown away!! Very clean, tidy, relaxing atmosphere. Great, authentic tasting food. Polite and helpful staff. Reasonable prices. Overall a 9/10 experience!

Very good service indeed. They've only just opened when we went, so were eager to know how we found it in a nice way. The food was excellently done. The tempura scallops were especially good. They even made a good octopus sushi, which most places fall down on.

This was our 3rd attempt at visiting Exeter branch -1st occasion we has to ask for our food after a 20 minute wait - no apology but it did arrive - 2nd occasion Eggs Benedict hollandaise sauce cold - again - no replacement offered & no action taken - today we used gift vouchers given to us by our 17 year old who works hard to give us such a present - we treated friends who had never been before - so much salt in soup we are all still feeling sick now (salt & water commonly used to used to induce vomiting) - we then ordered a 2nd set of coffees - they never arrived - how many times do u expect us to ask - would we go back again - not even if you paid us - perhaps your staff and managers should try the Jamie Oliver experience - customers are not an inconvenience to be ignored and staff our passionate about their work - they will get our custom when they come to Exeter as they do each time we go to Bath. At least he is using his name to sell a product that delivers.

another change of owner, not as good as a 18 months ago. The comfy sofas have gone and only wooden chairs now. Also no B&B rooms available anymore. The food was OK but nothing spectacular. Its lost some of its country charm and is definitely not for the better.

My husband son and I had Christmas dinner at the Devon court last year. The starters amazed my son. The main course was perfect the turkey was very moist, the vegetables wholesome and not over simmered. The gravy was not a stock cube bit of veg juice and boiling water. The dessert was amazing a piece of cheese cake each half the size of the plate. Thank you Devon Court. We are coming again

it was a great to place for a birthday and i would tell y friends about how great the service and prices are and the friendly staff.

The best Fish & Chips in the South West and probably in the country. Try their "Krispie!" chips and you will never buy chips anywhere else

Ideal place for a romantic Dinner for two or a family gathering. We celebrated our Sons 21st with a family dinner at the Jack recently and everyone had a very good meal, reasonable priced and a good selection of wine and Ales. Paul is a great host, his staff trained very well and its somewhere we always recommend.

Very pleasant hotel in quiet yet convenient location with views to the sea and pleasant gardens. Refurbished Restaurant offering quality food at a reasonable price. Excellent Sunday Carvery Lunch with good choice of meats and vegetables, also plenty of both with Coffee in Sun Lounge afterwards. Went for a family celebration and we were all well pleased also with the friendly and courteous service.

Probably the worst restaurant I have been to in a very long time! Delays with service (over an hour before we got cold starters), waiting staff with absolutely no idea how keep their customers happy actually quite aggressive in manner. It really is no use taking a booking for 10 people if you can't serve them in a reasonable time. It is also no use blaming the customer for not choosing the set menu. When the main courses did turn up the fish was terribly overcooked and the chicken livers were bloody! Truly disgusted with the service and the food. Will never return!

I had a fantastic meal at El Bocado. Friendly staff and warm atmosphere. They had a great selection of Spanish wines which is great to see in a Spanish restaurant. We ordered a selection of authentic Spanish tapas and the paella. I would recommend El Bocado, definitely worth a visit.