Strada

I went here with my wife in November 2012 during a trip to Exeter. The place was about ¹⁄₃ full and the atmosphere was good. it’s a big place, nicely decorated, comfortable and spacious.
We were literally invited in by a waiter as we looked at the menu outside. Once inside we were dealt with by a waitress who sat us down then disappeared for about ten minutes. I tried to catch her attention a couple of times but she was running around and we sat without menus until she realised. After that the service was fine.
Without going into great detail about every dish, we had olives (ok, not great), gamberoni (prawns, a bit dry), ciabatta (good), insalata spinaci (salad, very good), pizza caprese (no longer on their menu but good), Linguini pescator (no longer on the menu but good) and Italian beers which were great. Total: £62.30
Over all the food was very good considering this is a chain restaurant. In fact it was better than an Italian restaurant in Hertfordshire which I previously reviewed where I paid twice as much.
Next time I’m in Exeter I would consider going back.

I have to say i was surprised by the quality of this chain, the staff gave it their own individual style. loved it and not badly priced :)

Surprisingly good chain place. Food is tasty. Service good. Wine list decent.

We visited this city-​centre chain restaurant for lunch. The welcome was friendly and, when we didn’t fancy the table that was being offered to us, we were relocated without complaint.
The food and drink was fine (bacon salad and a pizza) and the waitress informed us that we hadn’t taken advantage of an inclusive offer, which was good of her.
When the bill arrived, though, drinks and coffees had been added in a suspiciously random fashion to the extent that it was some 30% higher than it should have been. The somewhat stumbling excuse made me at least suspect that this was a try-​on. Nonetheless, a meal that matched our appetite and, when the bill was correct, reasonably priced:
2 lunch menu (incl. one drink) £15.90; 1 café latte £1.95; 1 Nastro Azzurro (Peroni beer) £3.20. Optional service @ 10% £2.10,; total £23.15

I have had x 2 bad meals and a ‘run-​in’ with the manageress over grit in my puddingin 2008 and said I would not re-​visit.
Friends insisted that I go and last week, I did. I was impressed with the best pizza I have experienced since the Shed in Falmouth, in fact it was better.
So, top marks for the Pizza. And I might go again to see if they can repeat it.
Watch this space

A great place for lunch. Part of a chain offering reasonably priced Italian food. Service here was excellent despite having to be evacuated during our meal. On returh to the restaurant staff continued with service despite having complete disruption. Staff were very friendly and professional. Food was really good.

Lovely italian restaurant which is part of chain. It does a wide range of dishes and they often have set menus which are a good price. There is a lot of outdoor seating which is lovely in the summer. The staff are always really friendly and accomodating.

Since the refurbishment of Exeter’s Princesshay many new restaurants have sprung up in the city. This is one of them and it does not disappoint. Modern décor and slick service. A lovely little wine list and a great menu. It goes without saying that Strada gets very busy, so make sure you time it right! Its a lovely place to have a late lunch with friends. Staff are friendly and helpful.

The décor is lovely, you have a choice between inside and outside which is lovely in the summer months. They have a great menu and good wine list. I have been here many times since they first opened and have never been disappointed.

Part of a chain. In the new Princesshay shopping area in the city centre. Italian food and good wines. Good choices of pizzas, pasta and risottos and meat and two veg courses. Seafood stews and pasta and risottos with seafood are excellent value. Consistently good food. Service friendly and efficient though can occasionally be patchy when busy. Upstairs is better than downstairs. Less crowded and more relaxed with a feeling of more space. Go for the upstairs booths. One of the better choices for reasonable value and good quality lunch or dinner in the city centre.