South Cornwall
This lovely riverside pub is a Cornish classic. Outside, there are wooden picnic tables with dreamy views over the Helford River; inside, it's all wood,…
Must-see restaurants in Cornwall
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South Cornwall
Hidden indeed: this coastal-cabin cafe on Porthcurnick Beach is so tucked away, you might miss it even if you've been here before. The wooden cabin was…
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St Ives
This is no ordinary beach cafe: it's a full-blown bistro with a gorgeous sun-trap terrace and a superb Mediterranean-influenced menu, specialising in…
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South Cornwall
At the top of the old High St among antique shops and health-food stores, this ancient old boozer has been reincarnated as a gourmet gastropub focusing on…
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South Cornwall
Hidden down a narrow alley off Church St, this tiny, nautically themed backstreet shellfish bar is all about the hands-on seafood experience: crab,…
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South Cornwall
Freshly baked loaves line the window like pieces of art at this gorgeous bakery, which focuses on traditional hand-shaped rustic loaves – the tangy…
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South Cornwall
The name says it all. This restaurant sits in a stunning position on the cliffs above Whitsand Bay, offering an amazing panorama of Rame Head and the…
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South Cornwall
Run by well-respected chef Ken Symons, this little bistro is everyone's tip in Falmouth, but the tiny dining room means you'll have to book well ahead…
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Duchy of Cornwall Nursery Cafe
South Cornwall
Based at a renowned plant nursery, this super cafe overseen by chef Richard du Pille is a local secret. You can certainly get crab sandwiches and cream…
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South Cornwall
If the city gets too much, head a couple of miles to Malpas' delightful creek-side pub, worth a visit for its lovely views over the river. It's hard to…
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South Cornwall
Chef Chris Eden has worked wonders at this hotel restaurant since taking it over, and it's one of only a handful of places in Cornwall to sport a shiny…
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South Cornwall
Inside an old shipping container, this rough-and-ready little diner turns out the best street food in the city. Choose from delicious tacos and burritos…
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South Cornwall
This riverside cafe has occupied the space that belonged to Penryn's beloved hang-out, Miss Peapod's. It's a very different proposition, sleek and modern…
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South Cornwall
It's in a rather odd position down a side street off Lemon Quay, but this is probably the best place in Truro for seafood – mussels, fish dishes and…
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South Cornwall
Local beer magnates St Austell Brewery have given this Charlestown pub a spit and polish, and it now has an attractive nautically themed interior to match…
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St Ives
You know times are a-changing in St Ives when it gets its own craft-beer-and-fried-chicken bar. Hipster it may be, but it's definitely well worth a visit …
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South Cornwall
Run by the owners of the Old Grammar School cocktail bar, this sophisticated gastropub is looking sleek and modern since its recent refurbishment, and it…
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St Ives
Now run by the St Ives Liquor Company (makers of the town's premium craft gin), this wharf-side restaurant specialises in Cornish-tinged tapas: crab…
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St Ives
St Ives' boutique burger joint, with an ecofriendly manifesto and an imaginative menu. Go for a 6oz Classic Blasburger, or branch out with a guacamole and…
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South Cornwall
Small is beautiful, as this cosy deli-diner ably demonstrates. Charcuterie, tarts, salads and quiches fill the counter cabinets, and there's a super array…
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St Ives
Run by the same team as Porthminster Beach Café, this is a welcome addition to the harbour front in St Ives. It's a relaxed, bistro-style kind of place,…
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St Ives
Prime pub grub a mile from St Ives in tiny Halsetown. It's still the village boozer – local ales, first-name bar staff, cosy crannies to hunker down in –…
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South Cornwall
This bistro near the harbour takes the loose concept of 'seafaring' as its raison d'être, which in practice just means there are plenty of fish on the…
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St Ives
Vegetarian visitors to St Ives swear by this small place in Carbis Bay, which takes a free reign in cherry-picking its dishes from across the world's…
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South Cornwall
Much-loved Looe pasty shop, now run by Sarah's daughter Lucy, with some non-standard variations including lamb, mint and leek, chickpea and lentil, and a …
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South Cornwall
This surprisingly swish bistro is set in a low-slung cottage near the harbour, overseen by chef Richard McGeown, whose previous gigs included working for…
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South Cornwall
When the sun shines, everyone heads to Gylly Beach for coffee or lunch, so it's nigh on impossible to snag an outside table. Sliding doors open on to the…
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South Cornwall
Perennially popular with Falmouth's hungry student population, this laid-back joint turns out the town's best handmade burgers and hot dawgs. Go for a…
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South Cornwall
With three locations in Cornwall and another in Exeter, this ever-popular burger joint is definitely doing something right. This is the original and best…
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South Cornwall
This rural farm's bread-and-butter is hosting weddings, but it's also made a name for itself thanks to its lavish monthly feasts. They're usually themed –…
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St Ives
On one of St Ives' oldest – and loveliest – backstreets, this little cafe is a newcomer, but already a local favourite. It's small, cosy and friendly,…
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South Cornwall
A little walk up Mitchell Hill brings you to this venerable stone-fronted pub, which is now a firm fixture for Truro's more discerning diners. Hearty…
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South Cornwall
This quaint country pub in Gorran Churchtown is the best place for a pint and a pie in the area around Gorran Haven. It's been here since 1837, and feels…
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South Cornwall
This super pizza restaurant has an ever-growing roster of locations around the southwest, but the Falmouth branch has a big selling point: a fabulous…
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South Cornwall
With a determinedly vintage vibe, this quirky cafe has graduated from a small daytime operation to a lunch-and-dinner proposition: light bites, tapas and…
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South Cornwall
An artisan bakery that's renowned in the village for its sourdough (if you want to learn the secrets, you can sign up for a breadmaking course). They also…
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St Ives
This 1st-floor cafe-diner is as popular with the local crowd as it is with summer visitors, and it's easy to see why. Its stacked-up burgers, chilli dogs,…
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South Cornwall
A posh corner pub near the front in Kingsand, serving Sharp's ales and an upscale menu (pan-seared scallops with pancetta, trio of pork with cider jus)…
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South Cornwall
On the town's main street, Amanzi serves up a unique menu spiced by African flavours. Start with boerewors (South African sausage) or trinchado bunny-chow…
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South Cornwall
This friendly, contemporary cafe on the Moor is popular for its copious breakfasts (veggie and nonveggie), as well as its creative sandwiches (which range…
