The Flat

A small, independent pizza restaurant on Fore Street in Exeter's West Quarter, The Flat has served vegetarian and vegan pizza since 2017, with every base hand-stretched and topped with freshly prepared, organic-where-possible ingredients. It's an intimate room with an open kitchen, so diners can watch the pizzas go in and out, and it books up fast given how few tables there are - reservations are the sensible move rather than an optional extra.

Reviewers regularly rank it among the best vegan pizza they've had anywhere, Exeter or otherwise, and the vegan desserts get just as much praise, the lemon cheesecake in particular. It's open Wednesday to Saturday evenings only, with a takeaway menu for anyone who'd rather eat at home, plus gift vouchers and a private event space for small bookings. For a city not overloaded with dedicated vegan options, it's become something of a fixture.