Just had a wonderful meal here & had to 5* review it.
Lovely fresh uncomplicated food, really extensive wine list & the best lemon & lime cheesecake known on the planet!
Really lovely staff & relaxing atmosphere made up for a superb night out - thank you!
My husband and I came here to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary and loved it so much we returned a year later for our 5th anniversary. Thank you for fantastic, to die for food you never disappoint. We will return.
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Been here twice and it's become my favourite restaurant in Exeter!
First off, I have to say that the food here is really professional and the quality has been consistent so far. The bread board in the nibbles section was a good start to my meals. The sourdoughs was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside with a balsamic vinegar and olive oil dip, seeds and butter. For starters I had the goat cheese pie and the chicken liver parfait with apple, both looked and tasted amazing. I had the parfait at The Ivy but I could clearly tell the one here was higher quality. Then came on to the mains, I had the steak and the duck breast. Both meats were cooked pink and tender, with thoughtful choices of sides and sauces. The meats were basically Michelin level. I had the dessert of the cheese board last time and they used a perfect combination of 4 cheeses sourced from Devon, with a generous helping of fruit, crackers and bread.
As for the wine, there were a lot of choices and unfortunately I don't know my wines so I can't tell you what I had exactly but trust me, you're in good hands here.
The only downside here is the lack of staff. When I first got here, it took the host quite a few minutes to notice me.
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+5
Cosy downstairs in winter and cheery in the summer in the garden. Privately owned by someone who cares, you will be treated well at the Rendezvous. Good proper bistro food, great wine list. The legal people of Exeter go here for after work drinks which can be interesting. I’ve been coming here for years and highly recommend it. Last week I had a very satisfying steak cooked exactly medium rare as I asked. The desserts were very popular on my table too.
Lovely setting, delicious food and great selection of wine
The restaurant is on the lower ground floor but we got a seat next to the windows so we had natural sunlight. For the starter I had wasabi cured salmon and my partner had pan seared scallops with hog pudding. Both were well presented. the salmon was lightly cured and orange worked surprisingly well with it. I guess it is still in the citrus family but a bit sweeter than lemon.
I didn’t know what hog pudding was but was meaty and juicy and combined well with the sweetness of the scallops.
Cosy wine bar/restaurant with a great selection of wines and beers. The menu was also interesting, original and adventurous without being too fussy. A few of us had the fish which was done to perfection. Lovely desserts too. The service was excellent, friendly and welcoming. Happy to recommend
Went here for my last date night with the wife before we move up to Scotland and we made the perfect choice! Food was out of this world, wine was incredible and the staff couldn't do enough for you. Loved it
An excellent restaurant with friendly service and beautifully cooked fresh food! The wine list on offer really complements the food and is well thought out as you can always find something a little different! I would highly recommend and look forward to our next meal there!
What an amazing restaurant! It has become one of my favourite in Exeter after my second visit there! The atmosphere, the food, the service, everything is outstanding. And their home made bread will always make come back for more! The wine selection is very good also. Thank you for making every guest feeling so special and pampered!
Cosy wine bar with a well curated selection of excellent wines located in the basement of a historic building.
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and, although we didn't eat here, the food looked good too.
Food is exquisite, always a warm welcome.Great selection of wines. Lovely ambience. Our favourite restaurant.
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