Sabatini in Exeter

Great service, amazing food and at a great price! Definitely the best Italian in Exeter. Really enjoyed our visit and will be coming back for more!

Lovely little restaurant set back away from the main shopping street… friendly staff and easy to book a table. Only downside was the one of the starters we ordered had run out & then the main that both myself and my husband had wanted was out too! Despite that we had a very nice meal and with a bottle of wine it was very good value

We were told about this restaurant by Lloyds across the way. We were advised to book as it gets very busy. The atmosphere was buzzing and it was full we had a nice curved seating area in the middle it was fabulous. A very attentive waiter served us all night. We tried a few samples of wine before ordering a bottle which was a bonus. We ordered a garlic bread and monkfish to start with, we didn't realise how big it was, felt a little guilty leaving some. We had ordered Pizza and a salad which was just as big. We finished off with a sharing cheese platter more than enough for two. Service was first class throughout, no rushing your table it's yours all evening. We will return to this restaurant when we are next in Exeter.

My friend and I meet every six weeks or so for lunch in Exeter. We have recently discovered Sabatinis and it has become our 'Go to' venue. The food is well cooked, well presented and delicious. The environment is conducive to a gentle lunch with conversation and the staff are welcoming, attentive and unobtrusive. No hesitation in recommending to anyone.

My fiancee and I visited yesterday lunchtime, it was our first ever visit.we were treated to excellent food.with excellent service, we will be back.

We worked with Sabatini on a private dinner for over 50 guests as part of an academic conference and were so impressed from start to end. So accommodating, professional and organised - a great to work with. Our guests loved the menu, the ambiance, the service and the food was excellent. We have lots of vegetarian and vegans who were also super happy with the choices offered. Highly recommended for business or a personal visit and a huge thanks to the team. We'll be back!

Had dinner with my 3 year old he loved his pizza. My sea bass was good the fish was perfectly cooked. Wait staff were very friendly.

The dining experience exceeded our expectations in every way. Not only was the food delicious, but we were pleasantly surprised by the generous portions and the inclusion of both starters and mains. As a delightful bonus, we were treated to complimentary shots of Limoncello to conclude our evening. The waiter, Ryan, provided exceptional service, going above and beyond to accommodate our requests, including offering a starter not listed on the menu, which the chef, Sam, graciously prepared for us. Every dish we tried was superb, and Ryan's attentive care made us feel as though we were receiving personalised service throughout the meal. We can't wait to return to this family-run establishment on our next visit to Exeter. It's a gem that deserves more recognition among the city's dining scene. Kudos to Ryan, Sam, and the entire team for a truly memorable dining experience!

This is the most fantastic restaurant, it’s independent, the food is top class and presently beautifully. Everything we had was a taste sensation (especially the aranchini). The staff are really friendly, nothing is too much trouble. A fabulous place to have a lovely lunch with pals.

Delicious food, well presented, see attached photos, the only negative was having a wait about half an hour between eating the starter and the main course con out

Mother’s Day Lunch Absolutely Amazing! Couldn't fault it. From the sourdough to the sticky toffee and don’t even get me started on the beef roast absolutely sensational. Please do more pop up events we will certainly be back!!!!!

From the moment we booked and arriving we were looked after by the excellent manageress Sophie. The 5 course meal was outstanding and complimented by a varied drinks menu. We didn’t feel at all rushed during the meal and were served by very attentive staff. Well done to all the staff we will definitely be returning. Thanks all.

Chose Sabatini whilst shopping in Exeter for an Italian lunch Delighted - delicious well prepared meal and friendly professional and welcoming staff Highly recommend this excellent restaurant ideally situated in the Centre of Exeter Thank you Back again soon

First class Italian restaurant. Superb food and drinks within a great setting, The ambiance is perfect, you feel like a guaranteed good time is about to happen as you walk through the door.

A group of four of us came in December for lunch. The restaurant is conveniently close to the cathedral, but while the restaurant was busy it didn’t feel crammed. We each had both a main course and a dessert. Three of us chose the pizza- these were tasty and cooked well - no complaints. Most of us then chose the bread and butter pudding. This was excellent - and had a Christmasy twist. Service was efficient and pleasant throughout. All in all not bad. I’d probably return but wouldn’t necessarily rush back.

1st visit after friend recommended restaurant is nicely decorated,food was delicious my only criticism was pasta was very thick and sauce whilst tasty didn't quite live up to its description ,plentiful and well cooked chicken but the highlight was the desert I had the panna cotta which I have to say was one of the best I had outside of Italy. Service was efficient but lacked any personality and no check back!! however as a hospitality manager I am rather critical when I go out and notice more of the smaller details. All in all reasonable value, tasty food in a nice location and will return.

Main course .Food and plate cold ,I left most of meal Given £3 discount.(not asked for) which made things even worse. I will not return .

Excellent food and service - portions were very generous. The staff went out of their way to accommodate me and my wife - we will defiantly recommend this restaurant to our friends and family .

Really looked forward to an early dinner here. The atmosphere and decor is lovely but what music are they playing. Dreadful and very loud. Alas our meals were not cooked properly. Soggy pizza and chewy Gnocchi, limp sea base skin. It was awful. Give them there due they were very good about it and gave us free desserts. However would you serve tinned peaches with a pan a cotta when there are so many fresh ones available. Sorry won’t be recommending this restaurant any time soon.

Popped in for food on a Friday evening. We hadn’t booked but were told we could have a table if it was returned in an hour. I am glad we accepted the offer. Food was excellent and the service equalled it. Will most certainly be back. Best pasta I have eaten in quite some time and good portion size.

Food dull and uninteresting and despite being empty all through the 2 hour lunch refused to let me sit by a window despite later sitting 2 people in a window seat. I on the other hand was put in the back between the toilets and...

Whilst in Exeter decided to give Sabatinis a go - great choice it was fantastic Amazing decor and terrific atmosphere Great service and delicious lunch - Garlic king prawns followed by Linguine with Sea Bass and King Prawns I felt my starter was one of...

A 5 ***** piece of Italy in the heart of Exeter. The food is delicious and the staff friendly and attentive. Would thoroughly recommend.

Maître d' was very helpful and squeezed us in between bookings. Our food (both pasta dishes) arrived promptly. It was well presented, portions were good and flavours lived up to the dishes colourful appearance.

Having previously been to Sabatini and had a lovely lunch, I took my friend for a birthday treat, expecting the same standard as before. We both arrived just before 12.30 on 26/07/23 when the restaurant was fairly quiet. Menus were given to us and we...

This table for nine was booked in February for a an important July occasion. When the restaurant was phoned two weeks in advance to confirm everything was ok we were told that the price had been doubled and the menu restricted. We were also informed...

A table for 9 was booked in February for a date in July so that the graduation of a family member could be celebrated. The cost for a two course meal plus a glass of wine seemed reasonable. However, the price had doubled by the...

Booked a table for 9 in February for July, contacted them a week or so before to make sure everything was OK, they then said we had we had to pick from their "graduation" menu which was 50% more expensive than their normal menu and...

We arrived after lunchtime rush so the restaurant not full which was nice as it was quiet. We were shown to a lovely round table for 4 even though we were 2. The decor is all blues, gold and orange, very contemporary and classy. We...

Went when they have a set menu for lunch 2 courses for £17.95 on a Tuesday when shopping. Lovely food and service ….. prices for drinks and puddings are very expensive however

Our Wedding Anniversary, we went to Exeter and after looking at various restaurants we found this gem. Food was excellent, service perfect. I would definitely return, you should try it!

We came across this lovely restaurant quite by accident and decided to give it a try. So pleased we did. Great service, lovely food and wine clean modern decor

Decent pizza conveniently located in Cathedral Center of Exeter. Thin crust with tasty sauce. Could have used more toppings. Waiter wrapped leftovers to take to our hotel.

Delicious food, just a bit overpriced, not a very good selection of drinks Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and smart

Service was perfect, food and drink to match. Booked a table, which seemed essential. Really authentic italian food. Can't recommend highly enough!

Came here for lunch last week and was really impressed. We had the lunch menu which was reasonably priced and had a great selection. I went for the spicy carbonara which was a simple concept but with so much flavour. I chose the Nutella filled...

Most of the dishes where delicious, especially the pizza and carbonara. Unfortunately, the same couldn’t be said for the special - lobster tortellini. Sadly, this was tasteless. The sauce was watery. Shame because the rest was very good.

I had spaghetti carbonara.. delicious.. but why, when pasta is a cheap basic food, are portions so niggardly.. and not just at Sabatini.

Food was excellent, but won't bother going back. Waiter attentive and helpful, front of house staff selective to who they looked after. Under 30 chair pulled out taken coat etc, for hanging up, 50+ no chance, don’t like being treated this way, shame was looking...

A lovely meal out with friends, the food was amazing and service was fantastic. We had pizza and pasta, the pizza was very tasty with a great crunch. The pasta had great flavours. I will return again.

A fantastic find, I’ve wanted to try this place for ages but they were always full. Finally booked a table and we weren’t disappointed, the decor is beautiful and the food was delicious. I had the pizza which was amazing and my friends had the...

Thursday I had lunch with my family, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the dishes and the extraordinary service. Congratulations to the team

We had lunch in the restaurant on Thursday and the food was delicious, lovely staff and great atmosphere. Fantastic value for money.

Always a pleasure to dine at Sabatinis. What is not to like, amazingly delicious food, wide choice of wine and first class service from staff and management who are always happy to offer recommendations. Have eaten here on numerous occasions and it is one of...

Went out for an evening meal and what a meal it was! The arancini starter was by far the best thing I have ever eaten, followed by the pork belly and tiramisu to end, absolutely amazing! The staff were so nice and made me feel...

Terrible service from the male Manager. He was extremely rude. You’d expect a manager to have done basic manners. Other staffs were nice. Food was okay… but not worth going back.

Could not recommend enough. Took Mum here for her Mother’s Day lunch, and boy am I glad I stumbled across it!! The decor and the atmosphere is elegant without being pretentious. The staff were incredibly warm, helpful and our waitress gave a great recommendation for...

I’ve just finished a delightful lunch here at Sabatini. The service has been excellent. The Carbonaro delightful will come again.

Sabatini is a hidden gem in Exeter, the food is delicious and the staff are amazing. I feel very special when I dine there, the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. The team catered very well to my allergies, altering their dishes so I could still...

I have visited Sabatini a few times now and each experience has been nothing short of amazing. The menu changes often so I have been able to try a few of their dishes and each have been lovely and have shown great flavours of Italy....