Ristorante EM in East Devon

Fabulous freshly cooked food, great portion sizes, always good value, service and welcome

Small restaurant with perfect food served by perfect people 👌

It's an absolutely gorgeous restaurant. Great traditional food is beautifully presented, fresh, and tasty quality ingredients. Excellent fast and friendly service from Eldorina and her husband of this family run place. Priced correctly with some outstanding Italian wines to compliment the quintessential Italian food offerings. Highly recommended 👌🍷🍾

Have visited a couple of times and this restaurant never fails. The food is excellent and service great and friendly. The atmosphere is such that you can have a conversation easily whilst eating. Love it and have recommended to others who loved it too

Best tasting Italian food since we were on holiday in Italy. Spotlessly clean with plenty space between tables. Not rushed with time between courses. Compliments to the owners and chef for an exeptionally wonderful evening. See you again very soon. Regards from Alan +Sue Darbyshire

Staff friendly and very welcoming, food was excellent. The tables were well placed we didn't feel as if we were part of a large party, staff attentive but not intrusive serving authentic Italian food. As visitors to the area we recommend this restaurant, would strongly advise you to pre-book a table as very popular. Would most definitely revisit if we return to the area.

Absolutely loved this place, food was amazing. Scallops to start, then fish of the day for main. She even said she had been generous with the portion as she heard me say I'd been working. If it wasn't late, I'd have had tiramisu for dessert, as the couple on the next table were saying how lovely it was. Lovely restaurant, lovely staff. If you are in Exmouth this is a must. 😘👌

Good food, excellent service, what's not to like.

What a wonderful surprise! Was unsure what to expect but having read the other reviews I came. I now know this really is proper Italian food and hot food when served (which can be rare in exmouth). All plates cleared and supporting a family business

This is by far the BEST place to eat in Exmouth. Impeccable service and amazing, authentic Italian food. Dorinda and Kosta are the best hosts and always go above and beyond to give their customers a wonderful experience. Good quality food and value for money.

Per tornare a mangiare come, anzi meglio, che in Italia. Persona fantastica e ottima cucina. Prezzi onesti e porzioni big. Consigliatissimo!!!

We were staying in Exmouth for a couple of days and were looking for somewhere nice to have a meal on our last night. On the off chance we enquired if a table for two. We were successful and enjoyed a lovely meal with lovely service. Special of the day was pan fried local sea bass.

What a delightful restaurant! Lovely, friendly staff and wonderful homecooked food, so tasty! The wine was good too. In fact, it was such a good experience we went twice in one weekend!! Highly recommend it!

We turned up without a reservation but they managed to fit us in. The waiting staff were absolutely great, very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The quality of the food was great and I felt good value. I was surprised we had managed to get a table as most other customers seemed to be regulars. A hidden gem and will be back

This small family run trattoria provides home cooked traditional Italian dishes using fresh ingredients. Very friendly welcome and excellent unrushed service. Thoroughly recommended.

Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, friendly owners. The desserts are amazing, we had Tiramisu, Brownies and cheesecake.

If I could give this 6 stars for service I would! Amazing restaurant and lovely food!

We booked Ristorante Sapori before coming to Exmouth on holiday. The food was amazing. My husband had Carbonara and I had the king prawn and saffron risotto. The Focaccia was delicious and seasoned perfectly. I had a classic Italian tiramisu for desert. We enjoyed the food so much we booked in again. On our second visit we enjoyed melon and Parma ham (a special) spaghetti with pistachio and prosciutto and Bolognese Ragu (which is cooked for 13 hours). We shared profiteroles for pudding. The service is friendly and efficient, the food is stunning, worth every penny. If you like Italian food this place is a must visit!

We were only staying in Ex mouth for 1 night ( a Saturday ) so we hadn't booked for dinner. We couldn't get in to the first restaurant we tried but Ristorante Sapori fitted us in. I think we got really lucky. Started off with good chat with the serving staff followed by 2 better than ordinary Negronis. Plenty of choices on the menu and the food we ordered was way better than average Itlalian restaurant standard. We had a wonderful evening here.

What a lovely friendly restaurant welcomed by all staff and made to feel at ease and able to enjoy your evening. Food was amazing, served hot and well presented. Good choice on the menu and also specials of the day offered. Great atmosphere and tables nicely spaced. Located just off town square. Can highly recommend this restaurant, give it a go you will not be disappointed

Good fresh food, good portion and attentive service.

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ food outstanding service amazing well run family business can not fault will definitely be returning back well done 👍

Lovely ambience in this recently newly decorated restaurant with an amazingly friendly, helpful and attentive waitress/owner who greeted and served me and family members on the two occasions that we ate there in the evenings last week and earlier this week.The food was very good but would have liked slightly larger portions and maybe a greater menu selection, namely my favourite Italian dishes of veal or chicken Milanese with spaghetti bolognese. Otherwise highly recommended.

A really lovely restaurant with authentic Italian dishes, all home cooked. We had a selection of 3 starters between 5 of us . The crispy squid with garlic mayonnaise was superb as was the focaccia. For my main I had the seafood risotto which was full of seafood flavour, only gained when a really good fish stock has been used and just the right texture . The other main courses that our party had were an excellent spaghetti ragu and a creamy mushroom pasta dish, and a very good chicken and pepperoni pizza . The wine we had was excellent. We were too full for puddings but the choices sounded very tempting The service was really friendly and quick and the restaurant felt relaxed . We would definitely come again, and we would also like to come for a few glasses of wine and some sharing boards as well as a full meal some time . I will recommend this to friends.

Amazing food by far the best Italian around

We had not booked a table we was found one straight away . We had a starter mains and a dessert and they was all lovely Especially the pana cotta,I would recommend this restaurant lovely helpful staff

Had a wonderful meal at this restaurant for the first time visiting. The service was impeccable and we will definitely be returning again.

5 of us visited on Thursday evening. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the desserts went down particularly well. It was also great that the restaurant was virtually full. Well done team Sapori, you are doing a great job x x

Authentic Italian restaurant, the staff are incredible, and the food is beautifully presented and tastes better than Italy ♥️ Thank you all for a perfect experience

Had a lovely meal, very friendly staff, highly recommend.

Enjoyed our meal overall and was served by a lovely lady. However, we felt portions were relatively small and the meal overall was expensive.

The lady owner was fantastic. I’m allergic to so many things that it makes eating out very stressful. She made my risotto without gluten, onions and garlic - it was tasty and fresh and the service was impeccable. I love local businesses that go the extra mile so much nicer than a chain. I also watched them look after an older gent, who was obv local and a regular. That speaks volumes. Thank you 🙏🏼

Lovely food, lovely atmosphere and the service is second to none! Highly recommend 👌

Abbiamo trovato questo ristorante per caso, ed abbiamo deciso di andare a mangiare una pizza italiana. L'impasto è molto buono e digeribile (sour dough) e devo dire che si mantiene croccante. Come antipasto abbiamo preso una bruschetta, che era buonissima e dei calamari che erano freschissimi. I proprietari sono molto simpatici e sanno come trattare un cliente. Grazie ragazzi, siete veramente in gamba !! Ci ritornerò molto volentieri, speriamo presto.

This restaurant is a must if you are visiting Exmouth. I visited with a dear friend 2 years ago eating there twice. This year it was our first meal on our 4 night break and also our last meal. The Penne pomodoro is the best that I have ever tasted. The lady that owns it is so friendly and welcoming, with an excellent memory as she remembered us from our previous visit. Nothing was too much trouble. If you are thinking of having a meal there, do no think too hard, as you will not be disappointed.

Absolutely fabulous, the best risotto I have ever tasted. The staff and the food were excellent . Would highly recommend, will be back!

This restaurant is a little gem, that is probably overlooked by many people. The food is amazing. My friend & I visited 2 years ago & decided to return again last week & we weren't disappointed, so much so that we went back again for another visit 3 days later. The Bruschetta was our chosen starter followed by Mushroom Risotto & Lasagne. All delicious & the flavours unbelievable. There are no words to describe the cheesecake apart from "Best ever" Unfortunately, on our 2nd visit the cheesecake had been sold out!! Despite the disappointment, the Chocolate Brownie more than made up for it as a 2nd choice. The service & the friendliness of the staff made the whole experience very enjoyable & one that we will remember for a long time. We cannot praise it highly enough. Try it yourself we promise you won't be disappointed.

Excellent service and really good food. Fresh ingredients beautifully cooked

Saw the recent photos and reviews , so we had to book a table. It’s a cozy restaurant and perfect for couples ; very welcoming and friendly, with a relaxing atmosphere. Service was excellent and not rushed. Starter was bruschetta and fresh bread focaccia - Yum ! The Lasagna was wonderful, authentic, with that lovely freshly home made taste. The cold Peroni and red wine was superb , and to finish …the best cheesecake ever ! (White chocolate and pistachio) - wow ! So nice to get authentic home cooked Italian food…in Exmouth ! The host Elderina was lovely and deserves a special mention. A real gem that you will want to rebook as soon as possible . No doubt will soon be one of the very top restaurants in Exmouth. Look forward to trying the pizzas next , and other specialities .

Had a lovely meal here a couple of weeks ago. We had homemade focaccia and bruschetta and calamari ….all absolutely delicious, the focaccia was light and crisp, and so flavourful. We also had lasagna and the seafood linguine. All dishes were up there with some of the best food I’ve had in Italy, it really was that authentic, with great depth of flavour and fresh-tasting. A previous reviewer mentioned how good the cheesecake was so of course we had to try that …. Well we weren’t disappointed! White chocolate and pistachio… wow it was soooo good! Also tried the tiramisu which was lovely. We will be back again soon to try some of the other dishes… maybe a pizza! Staff are so friendly and the service was spot on. We chatted to other customers as they were leaving, asking eachother what dishes we’d had and all saying how good everything was…. sign of a very good restaurant. :)

Ate here with my lovely friend Cathy & we both agreed the food was sublime - most delicious homemade focaccia with perfect pasta. Thank you for making us feel so welcome :)

We visited here on a Saturday night where our table of 13 was pre booked here. We were greeted by a lovely waitress and owner of the restaurant which was lovely. Our table was set up and the room was spacious- not being too close to other guests. As it was pre booked a deposit was taken as well as orders. The waitress confirmed with us of when we felt ready for starters which was great. Starters arrived and the portions were great. Tasty and generous portions given. Main courses were great and guests around the table all reported their meals were tasty. This included a lasagne, mushroom risotto, various pizzas and meat. Steak and lamb chops cooked to guests requested rareness which was lovely. Pizzas were great and we were told they are made with sour dough. Toppings good but one area I feel would improve on. Toppings were quite basic, vegetables like onions and peppers would enhance the flavour I feel on various pizzas offered on the menu, instead of having carrots and broccoli as a topping on the vegetarian pizza. Not seen a topping on a pizza like that before. But all in all it tasted delicious. Service was fantastic throughout the the host ensured we were accommodated throughout. A celebration cake was provided to the team discreetly and the host ensured the cake was brought out with music and candles. The experience felt really personal which we felt was important. Price wise- a little pricey we felt, steak being £31, lamb chops being £27 and a double shot of limoncello being £9. However I am unsure of their competitors pricing and am comparing this to London and Wiltshire pricing - where I am based. Overall experience was fantastic and we felt it deserved 5 stars due to the excellent service. Thankyou to the lovely team too!

Really great, authentic Italian food , very tasty! Super friendly service. Quite gutted we are not local as this would easily become a regular for all of us. Highly recommend the lasagne, enjoyed by 3 generations of our family and the pizza was very tasty too! Will definitely be back if we venture this way in the future.

Had a great risotto-ai-funghi there was 10 of us, all served at same time just as it should be

Amazing food Customer service 1000/10 Best cheesecake ever 🔥 Would recommend

An excellent restaurant. Wonderful food and host. The best cheesecake I have ever tasted in my life. Highly recommended Thank you

Ristorante Sapori was able to accommodate a large groups of friends going to an early showing at the theatre, and managed this with a minimum of fuss and bother, even opening early to ensure we would be out in good time. The meals were all delicious, they were what we ordered, they arrived together and were all piping hot. Not always easy to manage. We will certainly be back, and I would like to go back in a smaller group to be able to enjoy their menu s little more. Thank you for a great evening meal!

The best Italian food in town! Lovely atmosphere and brilliant service. Love every single dish. We have a really great time here. Highly recommended!

We found this restaurant on TA and as it had good reviews thought we’d give it a try. Oh my goodness, I would travel from Salisbury again just for dinner here! The focaccia we had for starters was the best I have ever eaten. My daughter told me off for making ‘inappropriate’ noises with every bite. As recommended, I had lasagna and my daughter carbonara. Again fantastic. Desert was equally as good. The lady who served us was so friendly and helpful, other guests polite and a cheerful but peaceful atmosphere in the restaurant. I cannot praise this place enough and will definitely be returning as soon as I can. Thank you

Had a lovely meal here really friendly owners so helpful and kind. Nice atmosphere and all the food is home cooked. It was delicious, will definitely return shortly.

We came out as a family to celebrate a birthday - we cook a lot at home, so when we head out we're hoping for a treat... and wow, Ristorante Sapori really delivered. Our daughters were able to share a portion of lasagne - they aren't yet big enough to manage a grown up portion and still have room for pudding... and I almost wished I'd ordered the same - it smelled delicious. My wife had the daily fish special - local turbot, while I opted to the other daily special - pork medallions... I particularly enjoyed the sauce with the pork. I'm reserving special praise for the pudding course though, and not mine - I very much enjoyed my tiramisu, but everyone else went for a variation on baked cheesecake... and This was fantastic, and fortunately the girls needed a little help finishing theirs.

Well just like home. For the first time in a very long time I had proper authentic Italian food. From the handmade focaccia to the lasagne, every part of the meal respected the rich but simple flavours of the italian tradition. As an Italian I can recommend this restaurant very highly and for those one who know me they ll know there are not many Italian restaurants I would say that about.

Excellent meal and super service. Monday is never the easiest evening in a restaurant but the service was the friendliest and the food was amazing. Great to support this family restaurant.

This is a gem in hiding. It’s amazing. The staff are so friendly and the food and wine is fabulous. We were late after a visit to the Pavilion and Exmouth seems to shut early!! We went in and asked whether we could possibly get food. Explained our predicament that we hadn’t eaten and the owner said of course. We couldn’t choose off the main menu as everything had been put away but she offered us lasagna. OMG I have never tasted anything like it in this country. My last experience of such food was in Italy. Well worth the visit.

Decided on an Italian dinner rather than one at the hotel. Monday evening after heavy rain and high winds during the day. Just my wife and I in the restaurant, so five stars out of reach for atmosphere. That said, super food, friendly hospitality. Felt very relaxed and at home. Superb food. Perfect..

A lovely little find, off the beaten track in Exmouth. It's an un-presuming restaurant, with a good focused menu. The food was good, and a good local clientele. The decor is a little plain, which gives a bit of a flat atmosphere. Quieter than it should be on a Saturday night, but that was to our benefit. Thank you for looking after us.

Beat lasagne ever, pizza was beautiful too. Such friendly service and they were happy to add extra chilli to my pizza even though it wasn't on the menu. Delicious!

The most amazing food, awesome service and great wine. On hand to advices with wine and drink choices and the most welcoming hosts. Thank you so much it was brilliant and we will be returning with friends and family. A hidden gem in Exmouth

Could not ask for more... we had the most amazingly delicious meal with awesome service and amazing wine. Such a warm and inviting place where no ask is too much. Thank you so much we will be returning here again with friends and family. No photos of the food as we were over taken by the flavour and service

1st time for us after being to our 'must eat' list. We certainly weren't disappointed. Lovely food throughout and warm, attentive service. Would highly recommend it, and we'll be back. Thank you, Ristorante Sapori

Excellent food. Best lasagne and lovely sour dough base pizza. Wonderful hostess with excellent service. Lovely wine. Very reasonable with a range of lovely dishes on offer

Fairly small, family run Italian restaurant with a lovely ambiance. The owners are very friendly and attentive. Our food was amazing, would definitely recommend for a special occasion

The staff and owner were absolutely excellent the advice of choice from the menu was super . The quality of the meal was first class . Best restaurant we have been too fir a long time

A truly lovely evening in a stylish environment with wonderful food. The service was great too. Run by an Italian family you definitely won't be disappointed if you book in here!!!

Great family run restaurant in the middle of Exmouth. Traditional family run restaurant, food was superb, service was attentive, couldn't recommend more strongly. Give it a try.

We had a super evening. The food was great. Tasty and made with care. We will return.

This is a real Italian restaurant in Exmouth, all homemade food, brilliant.

My partner and I treated a friend to a birthday night out recently (Dec '23). Good decision! We were welcomed warmly, and shown the menu of freshly prepared Italian based dishes. The food and house made sauces were simply presented, and really delicious! We were also impressed with the generous portion sizes, and reasonable value. A very 'Happy Birthday' was enjoyed by all, and we will be back soon! LH

Superb Absolutely fantastic meal. Having left it late to book a table on a Saturday they were happy to accomodate. Service was excellent everyone was friendly. The food was amazing and exceeded my expectations. Homemade baclava for pudding was out of this world.

Really lovely Italian, great service and wonderful food. Had a really nice time here, would definitely return

Been here twice, their pasta is just heaven sent. "E" is brilliant, I had their squid for starters and it's just so tasty and fresh. Alongside with their fresh foccacia ( which is just the perfect touch!) 🥰 ambiance and hospitality from the owners are topnotch obviously the FOOD is so good!

So good! The food was great and the people there where so nice the service was amazing and the pizza was a masterpiece thank you for reading.

Eldorina and the staff were wonderful - we were all too busy talking, about food, to take any photos! Best recommendations and superb wines. I would recommend starting with the Marselan Virtus - a large glass at least. Excellent presentation of all dishes and home made breads. A wonderful dining experience and good value for money. Book now for your Christmas party, no one will be disappointed - and everyone will come back next year.

The best food in Exmouth! The service was impeccable and the food was incredible. As good as I’ve had in Italy. Really lovely family run restaurant and homemade food. Such a lovely experience.

The food was lovely and freshly cooked. The fish of the day, monkfish, was a delight, as was the Italian white chocolate cheesecake. Service was excellent and friendly on a quiet weekday night.

Really lovely freshly made Italian food. The monkfish in a garlic sauce and the white chocolate cheesecake were reallyv delicious. And lovely friendly service.

Lovely food, friendly atmosphere, good evening.

This is a must if your after fine food and a great This is a must place to eat the food is fantastic and the owner Eldurina was a great host. I would recommend to all Exmouth food lovers go and enjoy this restaurant you will want to return again and again. We will certainly be back

Splendid evening, delicious olives, outstanding sea bass, exquisite panacotta. Excellent choice of wines, no problem finding gluten free options. We will definitely return. Thank you so much.

Loved the food very fresh ingredients, friendly staff will be going back

A perfect, friendly, neighborhood Italian. A very classic and simple menu, with high quality, fresh ingredients. Really recommend for a casual night out! We will be back

Outstanding food and drink. You’ve got to try the Grappa! Delicious scallops, lasagna and risotto. Wonderful service -friendly and attentive. Highly recommended. Perhaps dim the lighting to give more cosy ambiance? We will definitely be visiting on a regular basis.

Really welcoming, amazing food and very friendly staff lovely family run business

Excellent food and service highly recommended

The best carbonara I've ever eaten 😋

Best lamb chops ever, lovely service, a great wine selection and very proud of the proper way to cook their dishes in the true Italian style. We will be back! Thank you for a lovely evening.

We had an unexpected visit but very glad we did. We had a very warm welcome and the food was really excellent - definitely comparable to Italy. We'll hopefully be back again before too long.

Excellent meal they coped very well with me being vegan and gluten free. Fantastic service I will definitely be going there again

Dinner | £50–60 Ristorante Sapori EXMOUTH. A gem. Absolutely amazing food and service. The best meal I have had in Europe for almost 10 years. All the seafood is freshly caught, prepared and cooked perfectly with the most gorgeous sauces. We had scallops, king prawns in curry sauce, seafood risotto, fresh sea bass & fresh veg plus a bottle of Sicilian Grillo (white) wine and a fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream. ALL VERY GOOD. Eldurina runs this family concern with dedication and flare (and makes the sauces). Good team. Good atmosphere. Great food. What more could you ask for? Glad we found this before it gets a Michelin star. Definitely coming back again. Delighted we found this little diamond. Thank you so much! Wonderful. A & Wm

We took a last minute, one night trip to make the most of the September sunshine. To our surprise many of the restaurants in Exmouth close on Mondays (and some on Tuesdays) so we were starting to worry that the only option would be between high street chains that serve exactly the same food in our home town. Luckily Ristorante Sapri came to the rescue. We enjoyed a great, truly authentic Italian meal, with a very varied meat and cheese sharing platter to start and a combination of risotto, pasta and fish of the day special for mains. Unlike many places even The Nutella tart pudding was a a genuine, home-cooked creation. The service was very friendly, attentive and speedy. The experience was the perfect end to our overnight seaside break.

My wife and I visited Exmouth today, and we were treated to the most excellent Italian meal we have ever eaten, this restaurant is truly a jewel in the local crown. In addition to the excellent food, the hosts Eldurina, and Kosta made us feel most welcome, and created a warm happy atmosphere through their excellent service. We will certainly visit again in the future.

Good selection but not too much. Party I was with had different courses and all thought very good.

This is a great place for a relaxed evening out with friends and family. Service is second to none and the food is really good. Nothing is to much trouble. Very friendly and welcomes children. If you want a great meal in a friendly feel...

Looking at the menu in the window and deciding we would go in the following day. The lady in front of house came out and spoke to us, which resulted in a table for 6 then and there! What a great place, actually only the waitress, chef and helper working. Could not fault the service or the food, cannot wait to visit Exmouth to go here again.

Just off the centre of town so easily missed if you are just looking around for somewhere to eat.Nice family run restaurant, very welcoming.

Amazing food and we got it super fast.

Seated at a draughty table in front of the entrance doorway even though restaurant not full. No ambience, like sitting in the walkway. No finesse, paper place mats and serviettes. Menu was extremely limited and quite expensive, which would have been ok if the quality of the food was good, but the reality was the food was basic. Whilst the waitress was nice, meals weren't all served together, and side dishes arrived five minutes after the main meal. All in all, poor value for money .

Very surprised at the previous review as I at at the restaurant at the same time, and I had a superb meal with my wife. I will definitely be going back there shortly.

The food is amazingggggg. I really love this kind of family restaurant with the best food!

Amezing food it's family run restaurant A+++