Dinosaur Cafe in Exeter

Looked forward to visiting and easy to book. Warm welcome. Food tasty. Wanted to gave dessert but waited and nobody came to ask what we wanted. Just lacked that something. Shame

Great find. Freshly prepared food and lovely flavours. Excellent light lunch of falafel burger and chicken kebab wrap. Delicious and I really loved the Turkish ayran salty yoghurt drink. Teşekkürler!

This is such a cute little spot, I ordered a falafel wrap and it was so delicious! I don’t usually like falafels because I find them too dry but this one was very very tasty. Service was also lovely. Will definitely visit again.

Absolutely delicious food and a very friendly and welcoming staff!! We absolutely loved our visit here and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to eat in Exeter

Great little find on the way into Exeter centre from the station. Mainly Turkish/Greek dishes available but all very fresh, hot and good to eat. Selection of beers, ciders and wines available as well as soft drinks. Reasonably priced.

Delicious & lovely staff! I’d definitely recommend the moussaka, it’s a cosy feel and genuinely all around calm and friendly place.

The food and service here was off the scale fantastic. Great veggie and vegan options, often overlooked in some places.

Wonderful home cooked, fresh food served by friendly staff. Thanks for a lovely evening meal. 😊

Had a lovely meal here and will come here again.

Welcoming, excellent food and good beer.

Great food, in a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Definitely a favourite plane to have lunch. The mixed salad plate is fantastic!

Served very quickly, great staff and nice food

We booked a table at the Dinosaur cafe as read very good reviews. We were very happy we did as the food was delicious and we were made very welcome. Would highly recommend eating here.

✨️Came here for a late lunch/early dinner. Had the falafel wrap with chips 🍟 🌯 absolutely delicious ! Really proper home-made cooked food 😋 can't believe I've never been here before ?! Great range of meat, vegetarian, and vegan options 👌 definitely a new spot to go to now ! 🦕

We had an awesome experience with the crew @ the dinosaur café. Lovely falafel and baklava. Will definitely be back.

A friendly little cafe with welcoming staff. The food exceeded all expectations in both quality and quantity, and all for a very reasonable price. Highly recommended for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike! Great choice for gluten free too :)

Only a strawberry milkshake but it was great

Fantastic meal here. We spent an hour eyeballing everything Exeter had to offer and ended back where where we started. We weren't disappointed. The moussaka was first class and the service was quick. Highly recommended.

Excellent food, friendly staff, would highly recommend A good find if you are looking for fresh cooked food and easy charm

Fantastic Greek food with beautiful lamb and chicken. Great houmous and tzatziki too. Turkish Greek and local beer too.

Another fab meal at the Dino Cafe! We regularly go to the Dino Cafe for unpretentious but excellent food at reasonable prices. There's a fab choice too. John and Perry have done a wonderful job and attract a very loyal local clientele. We also regularly buy their Mucvers when making curry at home: they are to die for.

Another visit tonight, still amazing food, so much better than processed food you get from chain restaurants

No frills, great Mediterranean food.

Nice cafe. Central location. Lentil soup was a bit too watery. Sigara böreği wasn’t great but I like the mücver and salad.

It's a lovely place to go and the food is delicious! Only criticism is could have more sauce like tzatki on a large kebab because it ran out fast! But I would highly recommend!

Always excellent - great service, good conversation and a fabulous lunch as usual. John and Perry have a lovely little restaurant that serves the community with excellent food in an excellent atmosphere. Previous owners Aisha and Abdullah were wonderful and John and Perry continue the tradition of a warm welcome and great food.

Consistently delicious Turkish food and charming service at this informal café. The plate of mixed salads is excellent.

This is such a lovely gem in Exeter, I've wanted to go here since I got to uni! The food is unbelievable, the staff are lovely and the view is great!!

Nice little cafe, great for us before we went to the theatre at the Uni

Great service, simple good food, fabulous art. A wonderful local gem

Food is not that great, and pretty expensive. The baclava was very good but otherwise I'd avoid and go somewhere like Effes instead.

Food was tasty, but overpriced for the portion size. We expected the sharer mezze platter to be a main course, but it was more like a large starter - perhaps this could be clearer on the menu/would benefit from some guidance from the server.

Very pleasant, homely atmosphere, lovely service, and fantastic food.

Excellent food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly service

I like this café. It's simple and straightforward. I was sorry to see that the former chef was no longer there but the food was what I wanted. It was nice to see that a former member of the team had returned. Prices were noticeably higher than our previous visit.

Great place to eat! Fresh and delicious food, extremely well cooked. Very friendly waitresses. Highly recommended. Dog friendly too.

Great place to eat. Something a bit different. Good value. Chilled out atmosphere

Lovely take out! Great value for money! So delish! Highly recommended! Fast service!

Terrible! What a shame the previous owners have gone. The new owner doesn’t seem to have any understanding of the Middle Eastern food his (good) chef serves. Smaller portions, less flavour, weak coffee, limp iceberg lettuce masquerading as a salad. A far cry from the previous family-run cafe which was so loved in Exeter. The old cafe was all warm atmosphere and welcoming smiles. The new one is, as befitting the owner’s big black Range Rover, just like any other caff. (The new owner is a tad rude as well.) Give it a miss.

Fab food Was thinking about a number of dishes so one of the owners who also chefs there recommended he put a medley together and it didn't disappoint. We have been many times before and will be going again. Lovely little place with a friendly atmosphere And the Baklava is to die for

So so so so good. Staff incredibly friendly and welcoming, good homemade and beautifully tasty, wine surprisingly good considering the location (showing my limited wine knowledge here), pudding spot on. Local and independent vibes shine though for a top dinner. I’ll be back

Excellent food and service. I had the soup and cofta. Would definitely recommend this place.

Despite arriving alone, and only wanting a small bite and warm drink to unfreeze me, I had a great time soaking up the atmosphere and warming myself with a delicious hot chocolate and some yummy halloumi. Lovely, friendly staff. I'm sure I'll be returning soon to try out more of the menu.

The best food. Hands down. John and the Team delivered our corporate lunch and everyone commented how amazing it was..... everyone had seconds! Couldn't recommend highly enough.

Easily my favourite café in Exeter!! My family have been coming here since I was a baby and the people working here are always so sweet. The food is fresh and full of flavour. Every item on the menu is delicious, although we always order our favourites. I come here every chance I get when home for Christmas or summer. Definitely recommend checking out this restaurant for a meal, take away or even catering for an event!

Friendly people, lovely home cooked food. Reasonable prices

Great service and brilliant food. Authentic and friendly, well worth a visit. Yet another great meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Attentive service, superb lamb and bean stew.

Excellent simple cafe serving Turkish food. Basic interior, but lovely friendly staff, tasty dishes and reasonable prices. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and had a good time chatting to one of the staff. Would certainly recommend for a lunch

Great welcome and the best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food you’ll find! Always welcoming. Good value. Home cooked. Great atmosphere. Five stars. They even have simpler dishes for my fussy eaters when I come with the family. Thank you.

Just had a lovely relaxed lunch, so glad we found this place. We were visiting Exeter on holiday and found this on Trip Advisor. Had the sharing starter platter and moussaka and kofta meatballs for mains. The staff were lovely and chatty. Definitely recommend.

First time here, definitely won't be the last!! Lovely service, delicious food and very fast ... Would recommend to everyone.... enjoy!

One of my favourite go to places for food!! Can't fault the food or the staff in this lovely little restaurant. Not too big so a really nice intimate setting for dates or a catch up with friends. A few of our favourites are the mixed platters for a starter and the lamb kofta. Would 100% recommend.

Great place, great food. Recommend.

The most amazing food in all of England!! The food is full of flavor and the texture is just right!! The owner is very hospitable and has quite the passion for pleasing customers with his cooking.

The lovely waiting staff bumped this review from a three to a four, but it was the food that let this eatery down for me. It's probably because I've eaten at other Turkish/Med restaurants and cafes at the top of town (Sidwell St) which, in my opinion, are much better. I ordered a mixed kebab and was surprised by how small the portion was. I counted seven small pieces of diced lamb and six equally small pieces of chicken. The food was cooked well enough and the coffee I had was lovely, but I left feeling I hadn't had a particularly satisfying experience. Horses for courses, I know, but I will stick to the places at the other end of town.

Food was delicious and really good value

Super little Turkish/Mediterranean cafe/bistro. Excellent home cooked Meze and main courses. Local beers and Turkish lagers. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Great value

Wonderful well-made honest real food. Thank you so very much for a wonderful meal!

Stopped here after arriving on the train from London for a late lunch. It was excellent! I'm sure if we lived locally, we'd come here often. Well-priced and delicious food. Lovely staff. A gem!

Dinosaur Cafe is brilliant. The staff are very welcoming and the food is delicious. I had the Dinosaur Salad with prawns...was so nice. Lots of Turkish & Mediterranean flavours made beautifully. Loved it highly recommend!

Had a very enjoyable meal at the Dinosaur Cafe. We had the kofte and moussaka both of which were very tasty. The accompanying salads and the homemade baklava were fantastic. It is very much home style cooking so better suited for those looking for a relaxed good value meal rather than fine dining. Service was very good and the food came out promptly which was ideal given that we were eating prior to a performance at the Northcott. We would definitely return.

Always lovely to return here. This place has been in business for many years while others nearby have come and gone. Great service, good food, I must visit more often.

No better cafe in Exeter! Brilliant home cooked food and so relaxed and friendly. Recommend the Turkish salad.

Fabulous. Really enjoyed brunch here with my son for a late birthday treat. Not been here for a few years now, but just as good if not better than I remember. I had the lamb stuffed aubergine with the house salad, and my son had the prawns with the salad. Both were excellent and would not hesitate to recommend this place. Hopefully be back soon. Lovely fresh food, warm welcome and very reasonably priced.

Our first meal in Exeter and it did not disappoint. Top notch flavor. Loved it! Great value and hope to go back.

Have been comeing here for years, always superb, would recommend to anyone. Authentic delicious homemade food.

A delightful little cafe with cosy and charming ambience. The food exceeded all expectations in both quality and quantity, and all for a very reasonable price. The food was paired with equally pleasant and welcoming service. A definite must for those looking for a great meal with no fuss.

Hands down the best home cooked meal restaurant! The service was great! They were so nice. My bf introduced me to Dinosaur cafe bec he used to live in Exeter, and now we come here every year when we go to Exeter.

I cannot overstate how good the food is here, I don’t know what they put in it, I don’t know what the secret ingredient is, it looks like many other Turkish restaurants, but when you taste the salad, the rice, the meat it’s just something else. This is the only place I will eat in Exeter from now on. Only downside is it’s quite hard to park near it but if you are on foot it’s just down from central station about five minute walk . Don’t just read the reviews and wonder… go and try 🙏

Really enjoyed a visit to The Dinosaur. Lovely sitting outside in the sunshine, delicious Sigari Boregi. The owners are so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return.

Great little restaurant. Good food, friendly staff and a nice ambience all at a very reasonable price. Will definitely go back for seconds.

Absolutely delighted with my experience at Dinosaur Cafe in Exeter! The cozy atmosphere, combined with the warm and friendly staff, made me feel right at home. The Mediterranean cuisine was an absolute delight – the flavors were authentic and the dishes were prepared with evident care. I couldn't get enough of their Mousakka, it transported me back to my travels. A hidden gem in the heart of Exeter that's definitely worth multiple visits!

I regret to say that my recent visit to Dinosaur Cafe left me thoroughly disappointed. The portion sizes were so small that I left the establishment feeling hungry despite having ordered a supposedly complete meal. To make matters worse, the waiting time was nothing short of excruciating, turning what should have been an enjoyable evening into a tedious ordeal. And to top it off, the prices for the minuscule portions were outrageously high. I would strongly advise anyone to think twice before considering Kebab as an option for their substantial meal. You will be fuller on the rice than on thinly sliced cube meat. A Grilled Prawns starter you will get 4 small prawns! Lucky you!

Lovely relaxed setting. Great welcome, interesting menu, food fresly pepared and was delicious. Our first visit, look forward to returning.

I regret to say that my recent visit to Dinosaur Cafe left me thoroughly disappointed. The portion sizes were so small that I left the establishment feeling hungry despite having ordered a supposedly complete meal. To make matters worse, the waiting time was nothing short of excruciating, turning what should have been an enjoyable evening into a tedious ordeal. And to top it off, the prices for the minuscule portions were outrageously high. I would strongly advise anyone to think twice before considering Kebab as an option for their substantial meal. You will be fuller on the rice than on thinly sliced cube meat. A Grilled Prawns starter you will get 4 small prawns! Lucky you!

A lovely cafe with excellent service. I'm visiting Exeter and was recommended by my hotel to eat at Dinosaur Cafe. I enjoyed my kofte very much. Thank you 😊

My husband and I had a lovely lunch here. Lots on the menu, good range. Very reasonable prices. Friendly service and quick service. The food was delicious and well flavoured. Would recommend a visit.

Fantastic meal, friendly service, reasonable prices - I wish it was nearby so I could go often, but I was on holiday with my husband. Don't miss out on this Turkish/Mediterranean style treasure. I will be doing detours to this restaurant any time I am...

Our third visit to the Dinosaur Cafe in Exeter after a recommendation from friends. The service is excellent, the food simple but delicious. Their Baklava is just amazing and the Turkish coffee out of this world.

I had the veggie cooked breakfast. Generous plate full of food, hash browns were lovely and crispie and the falafels were very tasty. Lovely meal. My partner had the falafels which were a very generous "starter". Crispie but moist, perfectly seasoned and a decent spread...

Waitress worked so hard to serve everyone. She was very friendly and made us feel relaxed, also the food was delicious.

Food exceeds expectations and appearances, nice staff. Menu/decor inspired dread, food itself was excellent. Would return

We arrived booked a table and had a lovely relaxing meal. We had the prawns and haloumi starter with mixed and chicken Kebab main. Wow amazing and friendly service, nice chilled wine and I loved the Baclava and Turkish coffee will definitely go back before...

Excellent! Although I regularly visit Exeter I managed to miss this place but not again. Very good Turkish food and an amusing and attentive waitress. We came with some Dutch friends who also thought it was scrummy. Next time we are in Exeter, we’ll be...

Great food great place,my only critic would be,that your made to feel a bit rushed to order.

Enjoyed a wonderful evening at The Dinosaur. Was great to see it so busy inside on a Friday night and the restaurant had a lovely atmosphere. Chose a seat outside, watching the world go by with a delicious moussaka and glass of wine. The offer...

Very tasty food. My daughter and I shared a messe (they offer both veggie and meat mezze. We had the meat mezze). Then we shared the mussaka and the kofte. Again, very tasty and generous portions. We finished with two delicious Turkish coffees! Amazing experience

Great food and such genuine warm service. Had a cracking meze to share to start with. The lamb stuffed aubergine and kebabs for main were seriously good. Thanks again!

Lovely friendly café in great location and great value. Will definitely return. Nice walk into town centre from there.

Really delicious Veggie mezze, thoroughly enjoyed

Food consistently excellent and v friendly service, thoroughly reccomend

We had lunch for 6 and shared a big mezze and had baklava and ice cream for pudding. It was all delicious and the staff were very friendly. It was also a good price!

Small Turkish licenced restaurant serving Turkish style cuisine

Really large portions. All homemade and tasty. Lovely staff.

Absolutely fantastic service and food at the dinosaur cafe. John, Piri and the team are so welcoming and lovely. The service is one of kind and I cannot reccomend this lovely place enough. We will back soon. Thank you

Had the loveliest meal at the Dinosaur Cafe - my sister recommended the place as she knows I love Mediterranean food. The Hummus was tasty and the pita was warm! The Mixed Salad really made me very happy - it was an amazing spread of flavours on a plate. And the Turkish tea was a great way to end off the meal. Glad I got to have dinner there as they seemed to have many reservations but I hadn’t made one, and it’s a Saturday night. Definitely recommend paying them a visit!

This is a lovely, relaxed café with helpful and friendly staff. We had a delicious meal, with starters, mains and dessert. All freshly cooked and dietary requirements catered for.

Been wanting to try this cafe for a while and finally went with a friend today. All the reviews I’ve read were spot on….excellent food, good size portions. really friendly attentive service and reasonably priced, will definitely be back.

An excellent find(for us). Very good food and service. Reasonably priced. The mixed kebabs,kofte and gozleme were all excellent

Absolutely beautiful place. Staff so very friendly and considerate. It's like going to someone's house and having a warm welcome. Food also delich. I had snacks in and a chicken kebab wrap to takeaway... Scrumptious. Will defo return