Babylon

A party of 13 of us booked Babylon on Saturday by our cousin who is a regular diner here, and we could not have been happier with the polite, friendly, attentive service and quality of our meals. I had the sea bass which was served with a wonderfully fresh salad, whilst the other family members went for the more traditional kebabs. The dishes were generously proportioned and all served at the same time which is no easy feat. The rice was nice and fluffy, and kebabs nice and moist. All in all, a very satisfying meal in pleasant surroundings. Very much recommended!

We came here last min for my husbands birthday while we were on holiday in Devon. We had our three children with us. There is something on the menu for everyone. The service was amazing and they were very knowledgeable about allergies and what each dish contained. I’d highly recommend to anyone that needs to be gluten free. The food was outstanding. They have authentic Turkish food and drink which was lovely as most Turkish restaurants we’ve tried end up being a kebab shop. This was the real deal. They provide extra / side dishes such as lentil soup , bread and dips to go with your meal. The restaurant is clean and looks lovely. We would recommend them to anyone. Definitely go if you can.

If you want authentic Turkish cuisine and you are in Exeter, you have to go to "BABYLON" in South Street. The service was 11 out of 10. The spicing on the food was amazing, cooked to perfection, eaten with total enjoyment. It was if we had been transported to Turkey. We were presented with Lentil Soup, then 3 dips + flat bread (on the house) We had chosen the Seafood Sharer and the Mixed Grill for 2 which was over indulgent, or eyes bigger than out tums, thankfully we were able to take home what we didn't eat. Brilliant value for money. Seriously Recommended.

What absolutely wonderful evening. The moment we walked in, the waiter was brilliant, he put us at a table by the front door, however mum was cold, so he instantly moved us in, when we mentioned it was my Mother’s birthday he gave us free lentil soup and 1/2 priced cold and hot mezze. We had the Babylon special, which was the main meal. It was amazing. For the price, it’s definitely worth it, I think it would be a great family dinner, music is authentic and really nice. All the photos covered a family of 4 and we had loads left; that’s my lunch sorted for tomorrow. 🤣 Another great meal.

Lovely restaurant, with some of the most welcoming hosts I’ve ever encountered! It was our first visit, and we ordered take out. I went for the Chicken Shish Adana combo and my partner had the chicken tikka shish. We also ordered some chips, and the owners kindly popped in a free portion of Hummus and a yoghurt & dill sauce (no idea what it’s called!), oh and we had a side salad with an amazing dressing! Chips were probably a step too far as there was so much food, they serve the kebabs with the bread, then rice, and the meat on top - definitely a new style for me. Meat was perfectly grilled with a tasty sear, and it’s obvious they source from quality suppliers. Highly recommended, going for the chicken wings next time - hopefully they have a house chili sauce for dipping!

What a delightful dinner stop we had at Babylon, Exeter, on our journey home to Birmingham from Newquay! We're big fans of Turkish cuisine, and our boys (7 and 9) are always up for an adventure, so this was a perfect choice. From the moment we walked in, we felt right at home. Burk (hope I spelled that right!) greeted us with a warm smile and promptly showed us to our table – it's always a good sign when they're expecting you! The menu was a treasure trove of deliciousness, and we decided to go big with the Babylon special platter, which came with a lovely cold meze. Happy days indeed! Then came the first pleasant surprise: complimentary lentil soups for all four of us! They were absolutely delicious and set a wonderful tone for the meal. Our starters arrived right on cue, and soon after, the main event followed. The platter looked and smelled incredible, and let me tell you, it tasted even better! So much meat, so perfectly cooked – we even had enough leftovers to box up for lunch the next day. Score! Now, for a couple of friendly suggestions to make an already great experience even better. When those tasty starters arrive, a few side plates would be super handy. And if the warm bread and fresh salad could make their grand entrance with the starters, that would be ideal. Also, for the platter, it would be awesome to have a choice of rices – maybe traditional Turkish rice or even some bulgur. The biryani, while tasty, felt a little out of place with all that delicious Turkish goodness. Definitely, more bulgur please! We rounded off our meal with Turkish tea and Sutlac, which our boys adore. The only tiny hiccup was the lack of cinnamon, but honestly, it was still wonderfully tasty. Overall, the place was spotless, including the restrooms (always a good sign!). The food was incredibly flavorful, and Burk's service was top-notch. He was not only efficient but also had a fantastic way with customers – a real star! We've already decided that Babylon, Exeter, will be a definite contender for our annual Newquay trip next year. It certainly outshone our dining experience in Exeter from last year!