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…
Must-see restaurants in North Cornwall
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
North Cornwall
This whitewashed pub has served generations of St Agnes drinkers, and you'll join a largely local crowd downing pints here. The downstairs area has the…
North Cornwall
After a beach walk or a quick surf at Watergate, this cafe is where everyone tends to head for a coffee, cake or something more filling. With its wood…
The Atlantic Highway
A popular weekend haunt for locals, this relaxed joint serves authentic tapas overlooking the River Neet. The dining room at the Bank is a fun space,…
North Cornwall
The main restaurant of Watergate Bay Hotel is a smart bistro-diner with wooden booths arranged in a gentle curve, overlooking a semi-open-plan kitchen…
North Cornwall
Squeezed in among Fore St's amusement arcades, this downtown diner is run by Aussie chef Chris Brookes. It's not particularly fancy, the food is filling…
North Cornwall
Everyone's top spot for a flat white in town, this fine coffeehouse has a loyal following, and covers all the trendy coffee bases, from V60 drip to…
North Cornwall
Every village needs its own homely bistro where the owners greet you by name. Classic bistro dishes are served with minimal frills – homemade fish cakes,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
North Cornwall
Perched on the cliffs of Pentire Head, giving a knock-out perspective on Newquay's coastline, this gastropub is hard to better for lunch with a view. The…
The Atlantic Highway
Affectionately known as LAB, this beachside bistro diner is an old favourite in Bude. It's a nice place for a baguette or a burger by day, but it's at its…
The Atlantic Highway
The best place for fish and chips in town – most of the daily catch is caught by the owner's boat, Dreamcatcher. If you're lucky, you might be able to…
North Cornwall
Surf-themed inside and out, this lively cafe is everyone's favourite down-by-the-beach hang-out. For lunch, there are hot-dogs, lobster rolls and burgers;…
North Cornwall
This cafe down on the edge of Chapel Porth beach is a local institution, serving hot chocolate, cheesy baguettes, sausage butties, flapjacks and the house…
North Cornwall
Under the stewardship of Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth, this excellent little Italian bistro turns out fantastic wood-fired pizza, spicy pasta and…
North Cornwall
A rustic, character-filled pub with a 16th-century stone exterior and an interior full of beams and flagstones, about 6 miles drive east of Polzeath and…
The Atlantic Highway
This renowned ice-cream maker focuses on classic flavours such as traditional Cornish vanilla, strawberries and cream, and mint choc chip, but there are…
North Cornwall
Harbourside outlet for this renowned ice-cream maker, whose main farm is based on the Lizard Peninsula in South Cornwall.
The Atlantic Highway
This turreted coaching inn off the harbour dates back to the 16th century. It's an old-fashioned place – flock carpets, burnished furniture, upholstered…
North Cornwall
With its street-art decor and panoramic beach-view, this canteen-with-a-conscience is run by celeb-chef Jamie Oliver, and trains young apprentices while…
North Cornwall
So you're looking for a surfy, quirky, so-chilled-out-it's-horizontal hangout? Well, the Beached Lamb would likely be the locals' tip, with a surf…
North Cornwall
Gourmet pizzas in the centre of town, with all-important crispy bases, each named after Cornish mines. Try Wheal Geevor, with Cornish Blue cheese and…
North Cornwall
This harbourside cafe is a good bet for a bite, with chunky sandwiches, mussels and more substantial fish and curry dishes served up on outside tables…
North Cornwall
This shack cafe on the road to Trevaunance Cove is perfect for quick paninis, homemade soups and cheese platters. The smoothies and coffee are pretty…
