Must-see restaurants in Cornwall

  • Restaurant Nathan Outlaw

    The Atlantic Highway

    Port Isaac's prestige has skyrocketed since Cornwall's top chef, Nathan Outlaw, moved his main operation here from Rock. This is the place to experience…

  • Roskillys Farm

    The Lizard

    Just outside St Keverne, this renowned organic farm produces some of Cornwall's most delicious ice cream, as well as yoghurts, fudges and sorbets and jams…

  • Ferryboat Inn

    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,…

  • Kota

    The Lizard

    Porthleven's top restaurant is run by half Maori, half Chinese-Malay chef Jude Kereama. Set in an old harbourside mill, the menu is spiced with Far…

  • Paul Ainsworth at No 6

    North Cornwall

    Rick Stein might be the household name, but Paul Ainsworth is often touted as Padstow's pretender to the throne. His food combines surprising flavours and…

  • Hidden Hut

    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…

  • Porthminster Beach Café

    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…

  • Seafood Restaurant

    North Cornwall

    The restaurant that started the Stein dynasty, and still one of Cornwall's top places to dine. Stein senior rarely puts in any hours these days – Rick's…

  • Pavilion Bakery

    North Cornwall

    After opening three outposts in London's hippest-of-hip corners (Victoria Park, Columbia Rd and Broadway Market), this fabulous bakery has set up its…

  • St Tudy Inn

    East Cornwall

    Run by the locally lauded chef Emily Scott, this first-rate village pub has fast become one of East Cornwall's top dining destinations. The old pub has…

  • Ben's Cornish Kitchen

    West Cornwall

    Blink and you'll miss Ben Prior's restaurant as you zip along Marazion's main street, but diners travel from far and wide to taste his superlative cooking…

  • Relish

    North Cornwall

    Wadebridge locals make a beeline for Hugh Hercod's super little cafe-deli when they're after their morning coffee. He won the UK barista championships in…

  • Tolcarne Inn

    West Cornwall

    This Newlyn inn is run by chef Ben Tunnicliffe, a long-standing name on the Cornish dining scene. The ethos here is refreshingly honest – top-quality fish…

  • Shipwright Arms

    The Lizard

    Thatched on top, beamed inside, with to-die-for river views, the Helford's waterfront pub is a riverside beauty. Nautical knick-knacks adorn the bar, and…

  • Gurnard's Head

    West Cornwall

    On the wonderful coast road between Zennor and St Just, you can't possibly miss the Gurnard's – its name is emblazoned on the roof. It's earned a…

  • Star & Garter

    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…

  • New Yard

    The Lizard

    Run by a new chef, Jeff Robinson, this upmarket bistro on the Trelowarren Estate is passionate about local sourcing: fish comes from a Cadgwith boat, meat…

  • Wheelhouse

    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,…

  • Troytown Farm Ice Cream

    Isles of Scilly

    Troytown Farm's exceptional ice cream and sorbets are sold across the islands, but there's nothing quite like tasting it at source. Made in small batches…

  • Philps

    West Cornwall

    According to many local aficionados, Philps makes the best pasties in Cornwall, made to the same recipe laid down by the bakery's founder, Sam Philps,…

  • Stone's Bakery

    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…

  • Shore

    Penzance

    This brilliant seafood bistro is overseen by chef Bruce Rennie, a veteran of many a Michelin-starred kitchen. It's all about classic fish and shellfish…

  • Boscastle Farm Shop

    The Atlantic Highway

    Half a mile uphill from the harbour on the B3263, this excellent farm shop sells its own produce, including ruby-red beef and possibly the best sausages…

  • The View

    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…

  • Turk's Head

    Isles of Scilly

    You can almost smell the history at Britain's most southerly alehouse. It's covered in maritime memorabilia – model ships in glass cabinets, vintage maps…

  • Oliver's

    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…

  • Ann's Pasties

    The Lizard

    Are Ann Muller's pasties the best in Cornwall? Well, according to Rick Stein they are – and judging by the queues stretching out the door at lunchtime,…

  • Ann's Pasties

    The Lizard

    This is quite possibly the best pasty-maker in Cornwall. Originally based at her shop on the Lizard, Ann Muller's pasties have been so successful she's…

  • 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…

  • Fish House Fistral

    North Cornwall

    This beachside seafooderie has become a firm favourite for local diners and Fistral visitors alike, and it's thoroughly deserved. Filling fishy dishes are…

  • Mariners

    North Cornwall

    A joint venture between local brewer Sharp's and renowned chef Nathan Outlaw, this gourmet gastropub serves up some of the best grub anywhere in Rock…

  • Rising Sun

    East Cornwall

    Posh pub grub and cracking ales from nearby Penpont Brewery are reason enough to visit this 500-year-old inn. It's one of the top places to eat in this…

  • Woods Cafe

    East Cornwall

    In an old woodsman's cottage lost among the trees of Cardinham, this cracking cafe has become a dining destination in its own right – it's locally famous…

  • Chough Bakery

    North Cornwall

    A family-run bakery right in the heart of town, renowned for its traditionally made pasties – they're among the best in the county, and several times have…

  • Prawn on the Lawn

    North Cornwall

    An offshoot of a London original, this tiny seafood bar is a new addition to Padstow's dining line-up. It's a simple one-room affair, with bare brick,…

  • Heron

    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…

  • Driftwood

    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…

  • Coldstreamer Inn

    Penzance

    This village inn in Gulval is a real corker. Chef-patron Tom Penhaul has a strong local pedigree, and his stylish food has earned many admirers, including…

  • Appleton's at the Vineyard

    North Cornwall

    Having headed up Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen at Watergate Bay, chef Andy Appleton has now set up his own venture at Trevibban Mill Vineyard – and, suitably…

  • Outlaw's Fish Kitchen

    The Atlantic Highway

    Top chef Nathan Outlaw's newest venture is this tiny fish restaurant down beside the harbour. It specialises in small seafood plates, designed to share…