Stage

The best restaurant in Exeter - and probably the South-West - by a country mile. Great, friendly, passionate service and inspired flavour combinations that will enthuse even the most jaded of palates. There's real joy and curiosity at work here, with surprising and exciting flavour combinations (the wine flight is really worth it for some daring and sympathetic pairings) and insane attention to detail. As a vegetarian it's amazing that they put as much heart into their veggie options as they do their meat courses and there's a something to delight, inspire or intrigue in every course. The essence of fine dining and worth the short walk out of the city centre to experience this absolute gem.

Fantastic service paired with even better food. If you’re looking for something special this is definitely it! The food here is absolutely delicious! Great atmosphere , some of the best food I've had recently!

Stage team, Thank You! For the colours, the flavours, the beautiful blend of taste perfection you put in every dish, it was love at first bite! And the atmosphere created by the best people one can ask for, hats off! You go above and beyond in the most simplistic way possible and that is not an easy job. Cannot wait to come back again and again for more, for the best! ♥️

This restaurant is so good I almost want to give it 1 star so I can get a reservation more easily. Price: 30 pounds for a four course lunch menu of this quality is very reasonable. 25 pounds for the drinks pairing. Drinks: insane pairings, I had a 2/3 pint of incredible beer, a glass of amazing champagne-style english wine, an incredible cocktail and a super interesting rosé that I loved. Food: wowowowow I was taking photos but I missed the dessert because the food was so good I forgot. Particular highlights this week were the first course with homemade beef sausage and then the third course sauce (emulsion of soya and chicken stock) that if served in a pint glass would have found a happy home. Service: Best service experience you can get. Two brilliant waiters and dessert served by a lovely chef. They manage to be relaxed and willing to chat with all the tables whilst maintaining quick and efficient service. Overall, can't believe they haven't got at least one michelin star - way superior to most 1star places I've been to. If this restaurant was in paris it would be booked up for a year. P.S for all dietary requirements just say in advance and it'll be sorted. Served us quickly as mentioned I needed to get a train. PPS get the bread!!!

High quality, locally sourced and beautifully tasty food - a model which more restaurants should be replicating in an era of sustainable dining. I could say what everyone says - the bread is amazing (and it really is). However, it merely sets the baseline for the high quality of food and drinks throughout. The flavour combinations in every dish along with the clever sequence of tastings make for a really excellent experience. The homemade Yorkshire puddings with local beef and the mint sorbet were game changing - but ignore this detail because the menu changes regularly to keep it fresh and exciting. Plus the staff are genuine and lovely people. Can't wait to visit again soon!

Incredibly good, local food with fabulous sercive and lovely atmosphere. Try their homebrew porter - it is amazing!

My husband and I (vegetarian) have been here 4 times now, following a recommendation from family. The food is fantastic, the staff are lovely and we love the relaxed vibe. We've gone for the alcoholic drinks flight as well as the non-alcoholic one, both of which are well worth it - and their regular drinks menu also has some great options, including their homemade kombucha. Our most recent visit on Saturday we took my best friend, who is Vegan with a nut allergy - not only could they accommodate this but her food was equally lovely, which having been out with her many times I can say is unfortunately not always the case. Cannot recommend more - especially the bread!

We drove from Windsor to sample this wonderful little restaurant in Exeter. We were five friends celebrating a birthday. We loved the element of surprise and enjoyed the several varied and innovative plates on the fixed price menu. Non meat eaters were expertly catered for with skill and care. These were accompanied by the expertly paired "drinks" flight. No spoilers so take the plunge and try it, it was great fun and great value! Stage is not a posh fine dining restaurant. It's a relaxed, laid back small space run by a lovely young team with such interesting ideas in terms of food, drinks, decor...even the crockery was different. Especially loved Robbie and somellier Tom, whose passionate descriptions were so entertaining. Can't wait to go again!