The city of Exeter has lots to offer visitors and locals. Situated in South West England, the cathedral city of Exeter attracts thousands of visitors annually and boasts a wide range of attractions, activities, shops, restaurants and a rich and vibrant history. There is much to see and do in Exeter - the majestic cathedral, Castle Drogo, Northernhay Gardens, Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, a large shopping centre, specialist stores and a wealth of cuisine options.

Exeter is the perfect place if you are a fan of food. When it comes to restaurants, there are a wide variety of excellent Exeter restaurants that are dotted throughout the city and surrounding areas. From fine dining establishments with Michelin Star status, gastro pubs, beach cafes and riverside bistro's, eating out in Exeter is an exciting experience.

• The Jasmine Thai restaurant is an excellent place to experience the flavours and service of the East with a fusion of traditional and modern food techniques. The food here is prepared using fresh local produce and is blended with authentic herbs and spices cooked by Thai chefs.

• The Lamb Inn is a 16th century house with open fires, comfy sofas and stunning bedrooms which serves superb food using quality local ingredients. This is a typical village pub which not only serves memorable food, but also great hospitality and charm.

• The Twisted Oak is located near Exeter and is complete with a large beer garden and children's play area. This makes this restaurant an excellent place for the whole family to eat. With quiz nights, live entertainment and excellent menus, this pub is an excellent choice.

• The Jack in the Green is located in the countryside and serves rustic dishes with a special focus on using fresh local and seasonal produce. This restaurant has won several accolades including ‘Best Restaurant in the South West of England' by the Taste of the West Awards 2009/2010.

One of the main benefits of eating out in Exeter is the fact that much of the food is made from fresh local Devon produce, right on their doorstep! This means that food is prepared from high quality produce – fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese, seafood, drinks and award winning wines. By using Devon suppliers, Exeter restaurants receive fresh local produce and also do their bit for the environment, by helping to minimize food miles.

Eating out in Exeter is ideal – you can find fish and seafood restaurants, fine dining, bistros and brasseries, gastro pubs and café bars easily here.