
Discreet Dining in Exeter
Exeter punches above its size for food, and most of it is within a short walk. Here is where to find calm tables.
Southernhay for a calm dinner
Southernhay's restaurants are well spaced, comfortable and quiet early, with a short walk from the cathedral.

Southernhay's restaurants are well spaced, comfortable and quiet early, with a short walk from the cathedral.
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The Quayside for an easy evening
On the Quayside the restaurants face the water, with an informal feel and plenty of choice.

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Around the Cathedral for atmosphere
Close to the cathedral the restaurants are set in old buildings, with a setting that suits a first dinner.

Close to the cathedral the restaurants are set in old buildings, with a setting that suits a first dinner.
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What actually matters when choosing
Exeter restaurants are small and fill quickly on weekends and during university term, so book the early sitting and ask for a table away from the door. The city is walkable, and the Quayside is a gentle downhill stroll from the centre.

Exeter restaurants are small and fill quickly on weekends and during university term, so book the early sitting and ask for a table away from the door.
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How TheDirectory fits into this
A quiet table in Exeter is easy to find. A person you can trust is harder, which is why TheDirectory checks identity against a government issued document by a person and reviews every photograph before publication.

A quiet table in Exeter is easy to find.
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Frequently asked questions
No. We do not take restaurant bookings in Exeter or anywhere else. Members settle the place with each other.
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