Well, it only took us a month to try Prezzo again and we were better served. It seems only fair to cancel out my last negative review with a positive! This time we went on a Friday night (previously it was a Saturday lunchtime and it was quiet), we sat upstairs this time and there were more experienced staff on shift. All 6 of us had a 3 course meal with 2 bottles of wine and it was well worth us trying again.
By emsie72 at 19:55 on 22/01/11
Well, it only took us a month to try Prezzo again and we were better served. It seems only fair to cancel out my last negative review with a positive! This time we went on a Friday night (previously it was a Saturday lunchtime and it was quiet), we sat upstairs this time and there were more experienced staff on shift. All 6 of us had a 3 course meal with 2 bottles of wine and it was well worth us trying again.
Having moved from London to Exmouth recently, we were really excited to see a chain restaurant investing in Exmouth and couldn't wait to try it. It looks good, in a great position but we were so disappointed. Firstly the waiter didn't hear us properly or understand us when ordering our glasses of wine, bringing the wrong size glass. We mentioned this and he brought us another - but we didn't want too much to drinkl. The portion sizes of the children's meals are odd - 5 tiny chicken wings or a huge pizza. It would be nice to see some garlic bread, pasta or vegetables with the chicken.We had to ask them to put the chicken on the fire again as they were served under cooked. The adult dishes were very average, although they are trying to introduce special menus by chefs displayed on the tables. It will be a long time before we try Prezzo again.
My abiding memory of Prezzo is the icy blast from the air conditioning, but (on a hot day, at least) the stylish decor makes it one of the better choices for a relaxing meal in the town centre. The menu's unremarkable, with the freshly-made pizzas the best bet - everything else is distinctly average. Lots of locals come here because of the special offers, which provide good value for money.
By AuntDahlia at 12:01 on 15/04/10
ReportI think the arrival of a well known 'chain' restaurant is good news for Exmouth. Prezzo is modern, smart and bright. Unlike a previous review we all four thoroughly enjoyed an excellent meal. The mushroom starters were a huge hit, and the butterfly chicken breast in sauce was scrummy. We will certainly be visiting Prezzo again and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Italian food. it is worth looking out for the 2 for 1 offers that they sometimes do.
By pedigree_chum at 16:56 on 07/04/10
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I've been pleasantly surprised by this chain restaurant. I think the food is lovely and isn't expensive at all. The atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant is really nice and made for a good meal. However it was quiet when I went and I can see how it would get noisy when full as the tables are pretty close together but it's like that in most restaurants. Lovely decoration, food and service and I would certainly recommend it.
This is the only Prezzo I've been to, and I've been about five times - with friends, familiy, husband. Disappointed on two of the visits - tables for two are far too close together, near the window in the lower section. No privacy. Pizza had a funny taste to the dough - almond taste. Topping was overdone. The rest of the times I've been, service has been really good and the pasta dishes have been excellent. I often go with a voucher and enjoy the starters as well. Nice atmosphere, but particularly if you can reserve a seat in the raised area/area to the right of the entrance.