The 7 Best Restaurants in Cornwall
Nestled in the beautiful Cornish countryside, travelers will find great food aplenty. From fine seafood to Indian cuisine, there's lots of variety for everyone.
August 27, 2022
The Seafood Restaurant
The Seafood Restaurant in Cornwall serves the best the Atlantic has to offer, plus great views from the terrace. What more could you wish for? © James Ram/Chetwode Ram Associates LTD
At Rick Stein's seafood restaurant, Chef Pete Murt serves Cornish specialties and freshly caught delicacies from the Atlantic. At the seafood bar, you can slurp oysters and nibble on sashimi with relish. On the rooftop terrace, you can soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful view.
The Seafood Restaurant
Riverside, PL28 8BY Padstow, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1841 532700
Web: rickstein.com
Price: starters from £4.50 / mains from £21.95
Paul Ainsworth at No 6
After enjoying outstanding haute cuisine at Paul Ainsworth at No 6, fine drinks await at Ce Ce's Bar upstairs. © lateef.photography
This Michelin award-winning restaurant is located in a Georgian townhouse in the heart of Padstow. Enjoy modern British cuisine with a focus on regional Cornish produce. We recommend the wild turbot with mashed potatoes and hearty onion gravy.
Paul Ainsworth at No 6
6 Middle Street, PL28 8AP Padstow, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1841 532093
Web: paul-ainsworth.co.uk
Price: 4-course menu £135
Porthminster Beach Cafe
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Head to Porthminster in St Ives for beachy vibes at this lovely locale. You can look forward to a fine interpretation of classic seaside dishes from the Mediterranean region and Cornwall, created by the talented Australian chef Michael Smith. The view of the paradisiacal beach in Porthminster is stunning as well.
Porthminster Beach Cafe
Porthminster Beach, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2EB, United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 1736 795352
Web: porthminstercafe.co.uk
Price: Starters from £9.50 / mains from £19.50
Outlaw's Fish Kitchen
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Where history meets good taste: the Michelin-starred Outlaw's Fish Kitchen restaurant is located in a charming 15th-century fisherman's cottage. It specializes in fresh, aromatic fish of the highest quality. The tasting menu varies depending on the season. Recommendation: Another member of the Outlaw restaurant family, Outlaw's New Road, which has been awarded one Michelin star, is also located in the port of Port Isaac in Cornwall.
Outlaw's Fish Kitchen
1 Middle St, Port Isaac PL29 3RH, United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 1208 881183
Web: outlaws.co.uk
Price: Fish Kitchen tasting menu, from £88 per person
The Fish House Fistral
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If Gordon Ramsay raves about it, it must be good: the Fish House on Fistral's famous Surfer Beach is probably one of the best fish restaurants in the country. It goes without saying that they only serve fresh ingredients here. Freshly caught fish, crabs and seafood are complemented by fresh local produce.
The Fish House Fistral
5, International Surfing Centre, Headland Rd, Newquay TR7 1HY, United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 1637 872085
Web: thefishhousefistral.com
Price: Starters from £10.95 / mains from £21.95
The Himalayan Spice
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If you're looking for a bit of variety among the many outstanding seafood restaurants in Cornwall, Himalayan Spice is the place to go. The friendly staff serve delicious curry specialties that you'll be thinking about for a long time. Incidentally, the Himalayan Spice was named one of the best Indian restaurants in Cornwall just this year.
The Himalayan Spice
Tel.: +44 1637 872085
Web: thehimalayanspice.com
Price: Starters from £4.95 / mains from £7.10
New Yard
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The imposing masonry and vast fruit groves aren't the only thing that make a trip to the country estate of Trelowarren worth your while: At the New Yard, a restaurant with traditional cuisine, you can enjoy good Cornish food in a relaxed atmosphere. An early evening snack on on the patio makes the former carriage house one of Cornwall's most beautiful spots.
New Yard
Stableyard, Trelowarren, Mawgan, Helston TR12 6AF, United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 1326 221595
Web: newyardrestaurant.co.uk
Price: Dishes from £5.50
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