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St Ives

Restaurants in St Ives

  1. A

    St Andrews St Bistro

    A hectic heap of North African rugs, objets d'art and oddball furniture covers this fantastic bistro, where the modern British menu is jazzed up by traces of African and Middle Eastern cuisine. Artisan bread, lentil curries, grilled fish and spicy casseroles all feature, and you'll be as chuffed with your choice whether you're a veggie or a carnivore.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Porthminster Beach Café

    Fresh from scooping top prize in a recent survey to find Britain's top coastal cafe, the Porthminster boasts a sexy Riviera vibe, a suntrap patio and a seasonal menu ranging from Provençal fish soup to pan-fried scallops. The result? Cornwall's top beach cafe, bar none.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Alba

    Split-level sophistication next to the lifeboat house, serving some of the best seafood this side of Padstow. In-the-know locals bag tables 5, 6 or 7 for their gorgeous harbour views.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Blas Burgerworks

    This pocket-sized burger joint has a big reputation: sustainable sourcing, eco-friendly packaging and lots of wacky burger variations have earned it a loyal following. Traditionalists go for the 6oz, 100%-beef Blasburger, while veggies might plump for a haloumi stack or a ginger, coriander and chilli tofuburger.

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  5. E

    Alfresco

    Watch the world spin by at this wharfside bistro, with just a few tiny wood tables and sliding doors opening onto the harbour. It's especially strong on seafood, with a sideline in Italian-influenced salads and risottos.

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  6. F

    Seafood Café

    Fish of every description comes straight off the day boats into the kitchen of this café, from weaver and turbot to sea bream and shark steaks. The ciabattas, club sandwiches and cakes are also really good.

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  7. G

    Onshore

    Pizza, pizza and more pizza; woodfired and award-winning, with super harbour views from the front deck.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Loft

    Great new tip hidden away in a fisherman's net loft just behind the Sloop Craft Centre. The dining room's set out attic-style under A-frame beams, and window tables peep out over St Ives slate rooftops. Solid seafood, locally sourced meat, Cornish game, delivered with a minimum of fuss or frills: lovely.

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