Bar Venezia
61 Waterside, The Quay, Exeter
01392 423688
www.barvenezia.co.uk
From the moment you walk into Venezia you cannot fail but to be impressed by the individual Mediterranean ambience and the historical, unique location of being beside the beautiful river Exe.
During the day customers can sit beside the river and take time out to enjoy a delicious cappuccino and freshly made gateau.
In the evening, Bar Venezia becomes transformed into an intimate experience, enhanced by regular dance classes and club nights for Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Kizomba.
The extensive menu offers the very best in Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Greek cuisine, including a tremendous selection of succulent fish, vegetarian, meat and pasta dishes, or the classic pizza.
Testimony to the Venezia great food came when it was chosen as South West Italian Restaurant of the Year 2013.
What?
Starters include Wonton King Prawns, £7, and falafel pitta, £6. The main menu is divided into pizzas, pasta and meatballs, meat dishes, fish dishes and burgers. There is also a specials board.
Choices from across the menu range from Devonshire meatballs with minced Westcountry pork, apple and garlic, £8.50 for four balls or £9.50 for six balls; to calzone siciliano, a folded pizza with fresh tomatoes and olives, £8 for an 8 inch or £9.50 for a 12 inch.
Desserts include vanilla and cherry roulad, £4, and carrot and walnut cake, £3.50.
When?
Venezia is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 11pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 12am.
Extras?
Every Sunday night is Salsa Sunday Club where you can expect to hear some great salsa, bachata, merengue and reggaton music. You can start with a class and then spend the night dancing and meeting lots of salsa fans and teachers.
