The Lizard
On the cliffs above the cove of Gunwalloe, 5 miles south of Helston, this is a historic Cornish local, whitewashed and slate-topped, with brassy trinkets…
Must-see restaurants in Cornwall
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…
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…
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…
The Lizard
There can be few beachside cafes in Cornwall – or Britain, for that matter – with a finer location than this one, huddled among the rocks on the edge of…
North Cornwall
This country pub near the village of St Merryn is owned by chef Rick Stein's foodie empire, and offers pub classics such as scampi in a basket, rump steak…
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…
West Cornwall
Stocked with vintage crockery and festooned with bunting, this charming coast-shack cafe has a panoramic outlook over the rocks around Mousehole, and on a…
East Cornwall
On an old farm just outside Launceston, this homely organic cafe operates alongside craft workshops, and serves delicious farm-style lunches, from a huge…
North Cornwall
If you like your food organic and your ingredients fair trade, then this excellent wholefood shop down an uninviting backstreet is the best address in…
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…
The Lizard
If you're peckish after a swim or a hike, this charming beach cafe will come as a welcome break. There's a limited menu – veggie or full English…
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,…
The Atlantic Highway
Local man Callum Greenhalgh takes out his boat daily in search of crab and lobster, then brings back the catch to sell at his tiny Port Isaac shop…
The Lizard
In the mood for something sticky and sinful? Then head for Susan Plant's sweet little tearoom, where she offers homemade sponges, scones, fancies, treacle…
North Cornwall
At this modest but friendly cafe, local lad Tim provides honest food such as fish-finger butties, bacon and brie sandwiches, and spring mackerel salad,…
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)…
East Cornwall
The main claim to fame of this village pub is that it's the highest in Cornwall (at around 720ft), and supposedly has a heritage that dates back to the…
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…
Isles of Scilly
Bryher's eating options are limited, which makes this cosy little cafe all the more welcome. It's housed in an old flower shed, and serves up toasted…
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…
Isles of Scilly
Many generations of Mike Pender's family have been fishermen on Scilly, so it seems entirely fitting that he's started up one of the best fish suppliers…
South Cornwall
If it's local provenance that's important, then look nowhere other than this backstreet deli-cafe. It started out packing up boxes of veg, meat and treats…
North Cornwall
On the main road into Wadebridge, this sleek Scandi-style cafe makes for a fine lunch stop. Plate glass, chrome and blackboard menus conjure a…
North Cornwall
Rick Stein's backstreet bistro takes its inspiration from the celebrity chef's globetrotting travels, with dishes ranging all the way from the Far East to…
South Cornwall
You'll almost need a pair of sunglasses to cope with the kitsch dazzle of stripes, spots and colours on show in this endearingly retro cafe. It serves a…
South Cornwall
It's been open, closed and open again over recent years, but Bustopher's is back for downtown bistro dining: expect substantial dishes like pan-seared…
Penzance
A much-loved veggie cafe and health shop, serving quiches, homity pies and salads to Penzance's eco-arty crowd. Stock up on supplements, organic teas and…
West Cornwall
Cute-as-a-button cafe, lodged in a converted barn in the little hamlet of Trevescan, a mile inland form Land's End. It's a real community hang-out – there…
The Lizard
Cadgwith's fishers have been congregating in this thatched pub since time immemorial, and if you're lucky you might be treated to a traditional sea shanty…
St Ives
You don't have to stray far from the sand for beach food on Porthgwidden – there's an excellent cafe right next door to the bathing huts. It's a classy…
South Cornwall
Everyone's favourite brekkie stop in Fowey, this friendly cafe is a riot of character, from the brightly coloured furniture and polka-dot bunting to the…
South Cornwall
Classy dining by the sea, just behind the beach at Maenporth. Cornish seafood features heavily, with a mix of Mediterranean and fusion flavours. The…
South Cornwall
Most of the food on offer in Mevagissey is served with lashings of salt and vinegar and served out of a paper wrapper, but this place dishes up proper…
The Lizard
Right beside the point, this shack cafe has views that most restaurants would take out a triple mortgage for. It's a modest little place, but for our…
Isles of Scilly
A little slice of the good life on tiny St Martin's, this small-scale farm has diversified in all kinds of imaginative directions. There's a cafe-bistro,…
St Ives
Tucked away in the old artists' quarter and housed in a converted net loft, this relaxed bistro is a good bet. The menu has a choice of meat, seafood and…
South Cornwall
Falmouth's much-loved wholefood hang-out, where everyone heads for their pulses, local veg, tofu and ecofriendly goods, also has a small cafe serving…
West Cornwall
This is everyone's favourite place to snack after a beach walk or a surf – a stylish split-level cafe beside the National Trust car park, serving great…
West Cornwall
Small but perfectly formed, this cute little cafe sits a stone's throw from the harbour, on the humpbacked bridge. It's a bright, airy spot for tucking…
