Must-see restaurants in South Cornwall

  • Sam's

    South Cornwall

    Sam's has been a stalwart in Fowey for years. Booth seats, Day-Glo menus and a lively local vibe keep the feel laid-back, and the menu of burgers, fish,…

  • Dwelling House

    South Cornwall

    There is no better spot for afternoon tea in town than this delightful cafe, which makes all its own cakes, from lemon drizzle to coffee and walnut,…

  • Archie Brown's

    South Cornwall

    The Truro outpost of Penzance's much-loved wholefood cafe, Archie Brown's serves up lovely salads and imaginative vegetarian mains, as well as a copious…

  • Provedore

    South Cornwall

    It's a bit of a walk uphill from town, but this small cafe is something of a local's secret, popular with students and arty types, who come for lunchtime…

  • Hooked on the Rocks

    South Cornwall

    This seafood restaurant has a knockout location on the rocks above Swanpool. Go for classic mussels or splash out on a full-blown fruits de mer platter –…

  • Rick Stein's Fish

    South Cornwall

    Rick Stein's fancy fish-and-chips shop now has a Falmouth branch on Discovery Quay. As you'd expect, the fish is of a high standard, but the prices are…

  • Cornish Vegan

    South Cornwall

    Buddha bowls, BBQ jackfruit butties and hummus wraps are the kind of vegan-friendly fare on offer at this little cafe, which also does excellent dairy…

  • Fountain Inn

    South Cornwall

    It's reassuring to see that Mevagissey's oldest pub has clung on to its salty seaside charm – beams, fireplaces, slate flagstones and all. It's tiny –…

  • Sam's on the Beach

    South Cornwall

    Lodged in the old lifeboat house on Polkerris, this beachside outpost of the all-conquering Sam's empire is handy for post-swim snacks. Pizza is a…

  • Daisy's Cafe

    South Cornwall

    Forget your skinny lattes, flat whites and rare-estate teas – this frilly cafe is traditional to its core, and makes no excuses for it. It's a great bet…

  • Fisherman's Arms

    South Cornwall

    You couldn't really ask for a more pleasant place for a pint and a ploughman's than this old riverside pub, with a glorious terrace outside for sunny days…

  • Sam's in the City

    South Cornwall

    Fowey's long-standing restaurant has come to the city, in a former jeweller's on one of Truro's oldest streets. The menu is split between seafood classics…

  • Talland Bay Beach Cafe

    South Cornwall

    This fun seaside cafe has little dining booths made out of beach huts, where you can settle down for a crab ciabatta, a brie-and-cranberry panini, an…

  • Rising Sun

    South Cornwall

    This gabled pub does a roaring trade with visitors straight off the St Ives ferry. It has a little walled patio out front, and serves solid food as well…

  • Watch House

    South Cornwall

    In a prime harbourside position, this laid-back bistro turns out standards like seafood curry, baked plaice and steak-frites, served up in a long dining…

  • Three Pilchards

    South Cornwall

    The pick of the Polperro pubs, Three Pilchards is a classic whitewashed kiddleywink with shutters, window boxes and an atmospheric old bar. Sharp's and St…

  • Lazy Jack's Kitchen

    South Cornwall

    The owners of the Lifebuoy Cafe have branched out with a coffee bar and ice-cream shop, selling delicious Moomaid of Zennor ice-cream.

  • Duke St Sandwich Deli

    South Cornwall

    Build your own sandwich from Cornish ingredients like yarg (cheese wrapped in nettles) or Cornish sausages.