The restaurants in Cornwall ... ... have improved enormously over the past 10 years and are for the most part very good. We have

been very subjective and list below some of our favourites:

One of the advantages to dining in Cornwall is that a large number of restaurants, pubs and cafes are situated in wonderfully impressive

settings where you can eat and drink while appreciating views overlooking golden sandy beaches, cobalt ocean waters and the rugged coastline,

or the lush green fields and rolling hills of the countryside.

The main ethos across Cornwall is that food is locally sourced and prepared wherever possible. Fortunately this is not hard to achieve in a

region where fresh fish and seafood is caught daily in fishing towns along the coast from Penzance to Looe, and our food producers are supplying

us with some of the best food in the country. Farm shops and delicatessens are popping up across the county serving home-grown produce

including vegetables, fruit, hand reared meat, dairy products, ales and wine, and much more. We have some excellent farmers’ markets and farm

shops which are always interesting to visit and where you can get great local produce and expert advice. Cornwall really is now a food destination.

Whether you are looking to taste the flavours of locally grown mussels or oysters, feast on a traditional roast with Prime Cornish beef, indulge

in some homemade clotted cream, or unwind with a full-bodied glass of wine selected from one of the local vineyards or a pint of beer from one of

the county’s breweries, Cornwall has a culinary experience to suit every palate.

Cornwall’s gastronomic scene has evolved over

the decades but our traditional specialities remain

prominent within restaurants, cafes, markets, shops

and homes across the county.

Traditional fare reflects the history of the mining,

farming and fishing industries across Cornwall and

few visitors leave without indulging in a delicious

traditional pasty, Cornish cream tea, or portion of fish

and chips. Our ice creams are pretty good too!

Food & Drink

BODMIN

THE MILL CAFÉ (BODMIN NURSERY)Bodmin Nursery, Laveddon Mill, Bodmin PL30 5JU T: 01208 72837 W: www.bodminnursery.co.uk

Serving freshly ground Italian coffee, delicious home-made light lunches and cakes, you will be

delighted to discover The Mill Café. With a terrace for sunny days and a wood-burner for chilly days,

it is the perfect spot to reflect upon or plan your choice of plants. Open every day 10am - 4pm.

WELCOME STRANGERTruro Road, Lanivet, Bodmin PL305HF

T: 01208 831583 W: www.welcomestrangercornwall.co.uk

WOODS CAFECallywith Cottage, Cardinham Woods, Bodmin PL30 4AL T: 01208 78111 W: www.woodscafecornwall.co.uk

A hidden gem in the middle of Cardinham Woods serving delicious, homemade food using fresh and local

ingredients. The menu is small but perfectly formed with something for everyone and every order is

freshly prepared. Cakes and scones, baked every morning, are perfect with a pot of Cornish Tregothnan

tea or locally roasted Yallah coffee. Family and dog friendly with outside seating and a lovely winter log fire.

© Charlotte’s Tea House

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BODMIN MOOR

JAMAICA INNBolventor, Bodmin Moor PL15 7TS T: 01566 86250 W: www.JamaicaInn.co.uk

The world famous Jamaica Inn serves hearty meals, light bites, cream teas etc all day to suit

everyone all year round. Full English breakfast 7.30am to 11am, delicious lunches 12 noon to 3pm and

dinners 5pm to 9pm served to your table in Pedlar’s restaurant or more informally in our bars and

complimented with Cornish ales, ciders, fine wines and ground coffee. Plus a Sunday carvery.

BUDE

THE CASTLEThe Castle, The Wharf, Bude EX23 8LG T: 01288 357300

FALCON HOTELBreakwater Road, Bude EX23 8SD

T: 01288 352005 W: www.falconhotel.com

CAMBORNE

THE CROUST HUTKing Edward Mine, Troon, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 9DP

T: 01209 612635 W: www.facebook.com/thecrousthut

CARBIS BAY

CARBIS BAY HOTELCarbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2NP

T: 01736 795311 W: www.carbisbayhotel.co.uk

UNA ST IVESLaity Lane, Carbis Bay, TR26 3HW

T: 01736 257000 W: www.unastives.co.uk

FALMOUTH

BUDOCK VEAN HOTEL AND RESTAURANTMawnan Smith, Falmouth TR11 5LJ

T: 01326 250288 W: www.budockvean.co.uk/food

CASTAWAYS WINE & TAPAS BARMylor Harbour, Falmouth TR11 5UF T: 01326 377710 W: www.castawaysmylor.com

GYLLY BEACH CAFEOn Gyllyngvase Beach, Cliff Road, Falmouth TR11 4PA T: 01326 312884 W: www.gyllybeach.com

HOOKED ON THE ROCKS Swanpool, Falmouth TR11 5BG T: 01326 311886 W: www.indabafish.co.uk

RESTAURANT FOUR33 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD T: 01326 218138 W: wwww.restaurantfour.co.uk

Flavoursome, locally sourced, honest food. Chef Matt enjoys working with fresh, seasonal produce that arrives at

the restaurant on a daily basis. This allows the kitchen team to come up with new dishes regularly, keeping the

menu current and completely fresh! Set Lunch, A la Carte and Tasting menus available.

OLIVER’S33 High Street, Falmouth TR11 2AD T: 01326 218138 W: www.oliversfalmouth.com

RICK STEIN FALMOUTHDiscovery Quay, Falmouth TR11 3XA T: 01841 532700 W: www.rickstein.com

Rick Stein in Falmouth celebrates the freshest fish and shellfish with a menu featuring some of

Rick’s favourite dishes, as well as dishes to share, classic fish and chips and family friendly options.

Takeaway menu also available including curries, tacos and burgers.

THE FERRYBOAT INNHelford Passage, Falmouth TR11 5LB T: 01326.250625 W: www.thewrightbrothers.co.uk

THE WHEEL HOUSE CRAB & OYSTER BARUpton Slip, Falmouth TR11 3DQ T: 01326 318050

TREBAH KITCHENTrebah Garden, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth TR11 5JZT: 01326 252200 W: www.trebah-garden.co.uk/eat

FOWEY

THE OLD QUAY HOUSE HOTELFowey PL23 1AQ T: 01726 833302 W: www.theoldquayhouse.com

HAYLE

ROSEWARNE MANOR RESTAURANTGwinear Road, Connor Downs, Hayle TR27 5JQ T: 01209 610414 W: www.rosewarnemanor.co.uk

HELSTON

NEW YARD RESTAURANTTrelowarren, Mawgan, Helston TR12 6AF T: 01326 221595 W: www.newyardrestaurant.co.uk

LIZARD

KYNANCE COVE CAFÉKynance Cove, Lizard TR12 7NT T: 01326 561407 W: www.kynancecovecafe.co.uk

LOOE

KITCHENSIDE BAKERYHigher Market Street, Looe PL13 1BS

T: 01503 263438 W: www.kitchenside.co.uk

THE PLOUGHDuloe, PL14 4PN T: 01503 262556

W: www.ploughduloe.co.uk E: enquiries@ploughduloe.co.uk

LOSTWITHIEL

DUCHY OF CORNWALL NURSERYCott Road, Lostwithiel PL22 0HW

T: 01208 872 668 W: www.duchyofcornwallnursery.co.uk

MANACCAN

SOUTH CAFEManaccan TR12 6HR T: 01326 231331 W: www.south-cafe.co.uk

MARAZION

BEN’S KITCHENWest End, Marazion TR17 0EL T: 01736 719200

GODOLPHIN ARMS RESTAURANTWest End, Godolphin Arms, Marazion TR17 0EN T: 01736 888510 W: www.godolphinarms.co.uk

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MITCHELL

THE PLUME OF FEATHERSMitchell TR8 5AX T: 01872 510387 W: www.theplumemitchell.co.uk

Tuck into some heart-warming traditional Cornish pub classics, with the occasional contemporary twist. Based

in the very heart of Cornwall, allows access to all Cornwall has to offer in terms of local produce.

MULLION

POLURRIAN ON THE LIZARDPolurrian Road, Mullion TR12 7EN T: 01326 240421 W: www.polurrianhotel.com

With its cliff top position on the Lizard Peninsula, the Polurrian offers a memorable dining experience,

for lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. Feast on phenomenal coastal views, relax, sit back and enjoy

delicious food, cocktails & local beverages. The welcome is warm, the setting serene - perfect for

everyone including the four-legged variety.

NEWLYN

THE TOLCARNE INN Newlyn, Penzance TR18 5PR

T: 01736 363074 W: www.tolcarneinn.co.uk

NEWQUAY

BUTCHERS BISTRO26 Cliff Road, Newquay TR7 2ND T: 01637 874470 W: www.butchers-bistro.comOpen May to September, daily 10am–6pm.

BUSH PEPPER6 Fore Street, Newquay TR7 1LN

T: 01637 852530 W: www.bushpepper.co.uk

CATCH SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL Bridge House, Mawgan Porth, Newquay TR8 4BA

T: 01637. 860372 W: www.catchmawganporthbeach.co.uk

FERN PIT CAFÉRiverside Crescent, Pentire, Newquay, TR7 1PJ T: 01637 873181 W: www.fernpit.co.ukOpen May to September, daily 10am–6pm.

HARBOUR FISH & GRILLNorth Quay Hill, Newquay TR7 1HF T: 01637 873040 W: www.theharbourfishandgrill.com

LEWINNICK LODGEPentire Headland, Newquay TR7 1QD T: 01637 878 117 W: www.lewinnicklodge.co.uk

Soak up the panoramic Atlantic views, while enjoying a unique contemporary dining experience, with

world-inspired flavours, using Cornwall’s finest local produce.

RICK STEIN FISTRALFistral Beach, Headland Road, Newquay TR7 1HY T: 01637 303103 W: www.rickstein.com

Overlooking the iconic Fistral beach in Newquay, this casual, laid-back style restaurant serves dishes

inspired by Rick’s travels including nasi goreng, beef rendang and vegetable makhanawala. You can also

enjoy Rick’s famous fish and chips with homemade tartare sauce. Available to eat in or takeaway.

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THE BOATHOUSE South Quay Hill, Newquay TR7 1HT

T: 01637 874062 W: www.the-boathoue-newquay.co.uk

THE HEADLAND HOTELNewquay TR7 1EW T: 01637 872211

THE SCARLET The Scarlet Hotel, Tredragon Road, Mawgan Porth, Newquay TR8 4DQ T: 01637 861800 W: www.scarlethotel.co.uk

PADSTOW

PAUL AINSWORTH AT NUMBER 66 Middle Street, Padstow PL28 8AP

T: 01841 532093 W: www.number6inpadstow.co.uk

THE OLIVE TREE1 Crossroads, St Merryn, Nr Padstow PL28 8NF

T: 01841 521560 W: www.theolivetreecornwall.co.uk

THE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Riverside, Padstow PL28 8BY T: 01841 532700 W: www.rickstein.com

PENZANCE

THE BAY

Briton’s Hill, Penzance TR18 3AE T: 01736 366890 W: www.thebaypenzance.co.uk

THE CORNISH BARN20 Chapel St, Penzance TR18 4AW T: 01736 339414 W: www.thecornishbarn.co.uk

Tucked away in the old quarter of Penzance, The Cornish Barn is a rustic restaurant, bar and

smokehouse serving a wholesome menu with a focus on fresh Cornish produce – all helped along by

craft beers and wines from local independent vineyards.

TRENGWAINTON TEAROOMSMadron, near Penzance TR20 8RZ T: 01736 331717 W: www.trengwaintontearooms.com

TURKS HEAD49 Chapel Street, Penzance TR18 4AF T: 01736 363093 W: www.turksheadpenzance.co.uk

PERRANPORTH

BOLINGEY INNPenwartha Road, Bolingey, Perranporth TR6 0DH

T: 01872 571626 W: www.facebook.com/TheBolingeyinn

POLZEATH

THE WATERFRONT Beach Road, Polzeath PL27 6SP T: 01208 869655 W: www.waterfrontpolzeath.co.uk

PORTHLEVEN

RICK STEIN PORTHLEVENMount Pleasant, Porthleven TR13 9JS T: 01326 565636 W: www.rickstein.com

In the charming Cornish village of Porthleven, Rick’s restaurant offers fantastic harbour views, local

produce and fresh fish. The menu has something for everyone, including classic fish & chips and

Indonesian seafood curry. Set lunch and dinner menu available.

PORT ISAAC

THE LONGCROSS HOTEL, RESTAURANT & VICTORIAN GARDENTrelights, Port Isaac PL29 3TF T: 01208 880243 W: www.longcrosshotel.co.uk

Enjoy fresh local produce in either the elegant dining room or on the spacious dining terrace with

panoramic sea views across Port Isaac Bay to Tintagel, preceded or followed by a stroll around the 3-acre

Victorian garden. The Longcross is the perfect place for an evening out. A newly-refurbished boutique hotel

and restaurant just one mile from Port Isaac, yet off the beaten track away from the crowds.

RESTAURANT NATHAN OUTLAW

6 New Road, Port Isaac PL29 3SB T: 01208 880896 W: www.nathan-outlaw.com

PORTSCATHO

DRIFTWOOD HOTELRosevine, Portscatho TR2 5EW T: 01872 580644 W: www.driftwoodhotel.co.uk

THE HIDDEN HUTPorthcurnick Beach, near Portscatho TR2 5EW E: porthcurnick@gmail.com W: www.hiddenhut.co.uk

ROCK

NO.1 ROCK ROADNo.1 Rock Road, Beachside, Rock PL27 6FB T: 01208 863008 W: www.waterfrontpolzeath.co.uk

THE DINING ROOM RESTAURANTPavilion Buildings, Rock PL27 6JS T: 01208 862622 W: www.thediningroomrock.co.uk

TIDES RESTAURANT IN ROCKThe Mariners Rock, Slipway, Rock, Wadebridge PL27 6LD T: 01208 863679 W: www.marinersrock.com

SALTASH

HESKYN MILLTideford, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 5BG T: 01752 852127 W: www.heskyn-mill.co.uk

WHO’D HAVE THOUGHT IT INNSt Dominick, Saltash PL12 6TG

T: 01579 350214 W: www.whodcornwall.co.uk

ST IVES

BEER & BIRD18A Fore Street, St Ives, TR26 1AB T: 01736 793776 W: www.beerandbird.com

Tucked away overlooking Fore Street in St Ives, Beer and Bird is a craft beer lovers paradise. Offering

one of Cornwall’s best selections of craft beer, this family-run bar and restaurant also serves delicious

southern fried chicken as well as indulgent vegan alternatives.

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CHARLOTTE’S

TEA HOUSE

SPECIALITY TEAS AND COFFEES CREAM TEAS ● HIGH TEAS ● SAVOURY TEAS

SOUP ● BRUNCH OMELETTES ● QUICHES ● POTATOES ● SALADSSANDWICHES ● HOMEMADE CAKES ● DESSERTS ● LICENCED

Step back in time to an era of elegant tranquillity . . .

Escape the bustling, busy streets of Truro and enjoy the oasis of genteel calm in Charlotte’s award winning Victorian tea house.

Offering freshly brewed teas and coffees from around the world, a selection of wines, beers and spirits, along with beautiful homemade cakes, high teas, toasted muffins, crumpets and a selection of delicious lunches and salads, Charlotte’s Tea House is the perfect place to experience the halcyon days of Victorian style and gentility.

Our Prosecco or Gin high teas are an ideal way to celebrate a special occasion and for private parties we can cater for 16-20 guests in our function room, Lottie’s Lounge.

All the beautiful dishes on offer are freshly prepared on the premises and served on vintage china and tiered cake stands by staff in traditional black outfits with fresh white pinafores.

The tea house is in the historic Coinage Hall at the very centre of Boscawen Street. As soon as you step inside you are surrounded by crystal chandeliers, antiques, original paintings and ceramics. No effort has been spared in the restoration to recreate the elegance and tranquillity of days gone by.

We look forward to seeing you.

Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 5.00Sundays 10.00 - 4.00(inc Bank Holiday Mondays)

Charlotte’s Tea HouseCoinage Hall, Boscawen Street,

Truro, Cornwall. TR1 2QU.www.charlottes-teahouse.co.uk

WADEBRIDGE

BRIDGE BISTRO4 Molesworth Street, Wadebridge PL27 7DA T: 01208 815342 W: www.bridgebistro.co.uk

THE QUARRYMANEdmonton, Wadebridge PL27 7JA T: 01208 816444 W: www.thequarryman.co.uk

TIM’S PLACEFoundry street, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7NW T: 01208 812550 W: www.timothydean.co.uk

ZENNOR

THE GURNARD’S HEADNr Zennor, St Ives TR26 3DE

PORTHMINSTER KITCHEN

Wharf Road, St Ives TR26 1LG

T: 01736 799874 W: www.porthminster.kitchen

PORTHMINSTER RESTAURANTPorthminster Beach, St Ives TR26 2EB T: 01736 795352 W: www.porthminstercafe.co.uk

PORTHGWIDDEN BEACH CAFÉPorthgwidden Beach, The Island, St Ives TR26 1PL T: 01736 796791 W: www.porthgwiddencafe.co.uk

PORTHMEOR BEACH CAFÉPorthmeor Beach, St Ives TR26 1JZ T: 01736 793366 W: www.porthmeor-beach.co.uk

ST MAWES

THE IDLE ROCKSHarbourside, St. Mawes TR2 5AN T: 01326 270 270 W: www.idlerocks.com

HOTEL TRESANTON27 Lower Castle Rd, St Mawes TR2 5DR T: 01326 270055 W: www.tresanton.com

ST TUDY

ST TUDY INNSt Tudy PL30 3NN T: 01208 850656 W: www.sttudyinn.com

TORPOINT

THE STABLES CAFEMount Edgcumbe Country Park, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1HZ T: 01752 823823 W: www.kitchenside.co.uk

TRURO

CHARLOTTE’S TEA HOUSECoinage Hall, 1 Boscawen Street, Truro TR1 2QUT: 01872 263706

Escape the city streets of Truro and enjoy the oasis of genteel calm in Charlotte’s Victorian tea house.

Offering freshly brewed teas and coffees along with beautiful homemade cakes, high teas, toasted

crumpets and delicious lunches and salads, it’s the perfect place to experience the halcyon days of

Victorian style and gentility.

CORNWALL ARTS CAFÉ Royal Cornwall Museum Café, 25 River Street, Truro TR1 2SJ T: 01872 274 974

GALLERY CAFÉ Lander Gallery, Lemon Street Market, Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2PN

T: 01872 275 578 W: www.landergallery.co.uk

HOOKED IN THE CITYTabernacle Street, Truro TR1 2EJ T: 01872 274200 W: www.indababfish.co.uk

MANNINGS RESTAURANTMannings Hotel, Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2QB T: 01872 270345 W: www.manningshotels.co.uk

THE OLIVE GROVECornish Garden Nurseries, Barras Moor Farm, Perranarworthal, Truro TR3 7PE T: 01872 870867 W: www.the-olive-grove.co.uk

PENROSE KITCHENShortlanesend, Truro TR4 9ES T: 01872 225697 W: www.penrosekitchen.co.uk

PIERO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIAKenwyn Street, Truro TR1 3DJ

T: 01872 222279 W: www.pieros-pizzeria.co.uk

SAFFRON5 Quay Street, Truro TR1 2HB T: 01872 263771

W: www.saffronrestauranttruro.co.uk

18A Fore Street, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1AB

info@beerandbird.com • 01736 793776

www.beerandbird.com

Next-level fried chicken. Exceptional craft beer. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

If you discover any restaurant, pub or café that

you think should be included please let us know.

Likewise if there are any included which have

disappointed you then we’d be grateful if you

would tell us.

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