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ISCA Restaurant and Bar

4.1 (11)
£26 to £40
Modern European
6 Babbage Way, Exeter, Devon EX5 2FN

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
Named after the Roman word for Exeter, ISCA is a celebration of local farmers, producers, and seasonal ingredients. Led by Chef Andrew Short, known for his sustainable and zero-waste ways of working, ISCA offers a relaxed, welcoming space with an open kitchen and a south-facing terrace. Inspired by Devon's rich agricultural heritage, our seasonal menu is a celebration of local produce and ingredients, blending creativity with tradition to deliver an unforgettable dining experience.

Breakfast is available daily to everyone, whether you are staying with us or just popping in for a wholesome meal to start your day. While our all-day menu is made for easy afternoons and leisurely lunches, choose from light bites and seasonal sides to hearty main courses, all prepared with the best local ingredients. Chefs choice Sunday roast served every week.
Three hours' complimentary parking available on-site; please register your car on arrival.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Short
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi private dining area is located within ISCA Restaurant and Bar, and comfortably sits up to 12 guests for an intimate dining experience. Available to be booked, with a pre-order, please contact us to enquire about your special occasion with us, 01392 305500
  • Neighborhood
    Exeter
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 11 people are saying

ISCA Restaurant and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ISCA Restaurant and Bar offers a "wonderful venue with first class service" and "brilliantly cooked and presented" meals. The innovative menu features fresh, local produce, and attentive staff enhance the dining experience. While some reviews mention service delays, many diners appreciate the "quality and value" and the restaurant's welcoming atmosphere.
11 Reviews
  1. Hayley

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding decor, great service and lovely food . Will be back

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  2. Edwin

    Devon3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This is the first time I have walked out of a restaurant because the food was dreadful. That was after we had waited 40 minutes for a simple meal of monkfish scampy and chips. Bearing in mind there was only one other customer in the place. The chips had not been cooked in hot oil hence they were warm, greasy, limp and tasteless. The scampy was undercooked, pale and tasteless also. There were also some crushed peas but of poor quality. I informed the manager we were totally disappointed with the meal and left.
    ISCA Restaurant and BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Edwin Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent visit. We sincerely regret that your dining experience did not meet expectations, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Providing excellent service and high-quality food is our priority, and we are sorry that we fell short during your visit. We will review your concerns with our kitchen team to ensure improvements are made. We would love the opportunity to regain your trust. Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss your experience further—we value your input and hope to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Darren Cholerton Operations Manager voco Zeal, Exeter

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  3. COLIN

    Devon2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    All very good quality and value. Our only gripe is the seating in the bar area isn’t very comfortable or appropriate.

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  4. Michael

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating here and I was as really impressed with professional attitude of the staff, nothing was to difficult for them. The food menu was varied and covered all ranges. It was cooked and presented brilliantly. I definitely will eat here again.
    ISCA Restaurant and BarResponded on April 28, 2025
    Hi Michael Thank you for taking the time to leave us such great feedback. We really appreciate the review please come and see us again soon. Regards Darren Cholerton voco Zeal Operations Manager

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  5. Chris

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful venue with first class service. This was the first Sunday lunch experience not only for us but the new hotel. We were provided a menu with a two course option or three courses. We went for the two courses and the starters were delicious. We both had roast chicken which was served on a large hot plate with a separate dish of vegetables. The portions were very generous and in fact we struggled to eat all of ours. When we enquired afterwards we could have just ordered the roast without a starter which wasn’t made clear on the menu. Overall a very nice experience.
    ISCA Restaurant and BarResponded on April 28, 2025
    Hi Chris Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review we apologise for the menu not being clear we hope to see you again in the future. Regards Darren Cholerton voco Zeal Operations Manager

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  6. Ian

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recently spent a couple of nights at the Zeal Exeter and enjoyed two exceptional meals at the Isca Restaurant. Whilst all of the favourites are covered they are given their own special twists and presented with real care and attention to detail. The hotel has only been opened for a few weeks and so the restaurant is still building its reputation. But, if it carries on like this, it should become a go-to place for reasonably priced, quality dining in Exeter.
    ISCA Restaurant and BarResponded on April 28, 2025
    Hi Ian Thank you so much for leaving us such a great review and taking the time to give us feedback I do hope we see you again soon. Regards Darren Cholerton voco Zeal Operations Manager

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  7. Edwin

    Devon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch, chef obliged with items from evening menu which was really appreciated. All food was cooked to perfection with very helpful staff in attendance.
    ISCA Restaurant and BarResponded on April 28, 2025
    Hi Edwin Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. Regards Darren Cholerton voco Zeal Operations Manager

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  8. Kelly

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great last minute Mothers day lunch. The staff were very friendly and the food was very tasty. Thoroughly recommend it. Looking forward to a lovely summer on the terrace
    ISCA Restaurant and BarResponded on April 28, 2025
    Hi Kelly Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, please do come and see us again soon. Regards Darren Cholerton voco Zeal Operations Manager

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  9. Beatrice

    Dorset2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It took them nearly 2 hours for me to have my first course. The beef was very tender but the 3 of us had the same quantity of vegetables as if we had been 2 people. The cook did not taste his food before serving as the kale was far too salty. The waiters apologied for the delay but my Mother’s Day treat was ruined by this laborious service. They said that they have only been opened for the last 3 weeks. The restaurant was not busy and I don’t understand why they could serve people within a hour. They obviously need some proper treatment how to manage a restaurant.

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  10. Lucy

    Devon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely lunch at ISCA with family. Service was attentive and unobtrusive, and the ambience was peaceful. An innovative local menu in a sustainable hotel and restaurant.
    ISCA Restaurant and BarResponded on April 28, 2025
    Hi Lucy Firstly thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we are so glad that you enjoyed your meal with us. We do hope that you come back and dine with us again soon. Regards Darren Cholerton voco Zeal Operations Manager

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FAQs

ISCA Restaurant and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01392 305487.

ISCA Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Devon
  4. East Devon
  5. Exeter

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for ISCA Restaurant and Bar

6 Babbage Way, Exeter, Devon EX5 2FN

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Exeter
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Short
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi private dining area is located within ISCA Restaurant and Bar, and comfortably sits up to 12 guests for an intimate dining experience. Available to be booked, with a pre-order, please contact us to enquire about your special occasion with us, 01392 305500
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