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Paul Ainsworth at No.6

★ Michelin££££Modern Cuisine

Guests are put centre stage and are treated to a real experience at this restaurant set in a delightful Georgian townhouse. Paul Ainsworth has developed his own style over the years and the menus are a wonderful showcase for his considerable talents. The finest Cornish produce and well-honed classical techniques underpin the cooking, which is studded with playful creative touches – such as the brilliantly conceived "Yesterday's Scone" crossover course before dessert. Friendly, well-versed service helps to make your visit a memorable one.

Outlaw's Fish Kitchen

★ Michelin££££Seafood

Wonky walls, low ceilings and a host of delicious seafood can be found at this intimate 15th Century fisherman’s cottage, which stands right on the Port Isaac harbourside. Quality and sustainability are the watchwords here and the daily changing set menu – which features some dishes designed for sharing – is dictated not only by the seasons but the weather too. Combinations are kept simple, allowing top-notch and expertly cooked seafood, be it brill or sole, to really shine. Some bold pickled elements, like jalapeño mayonnaise, help to add an extra dimension.

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

★ Michelin££££Modern British

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Counter Culture

必比登££Sharing, European

The spirit of San Sebastián is strong at this playfully named restaurant that fuses together a pintxos bar and a simply styled restaurant. The non-bookable bar area is a brilliant spot if you want to drop in for a cocktail and some snacks, but the main restaurant offers a more extensive menu of the kitchen’s terrific Spain-meets-Cornwall cooking. The region’s produce is put to brilliant use in clean, flavoursome dishes like super-fresh mackerel with Aral Farm beetroot. To finish, the crema Catalana is a must. A well-compiled wine list and wide cocktail selection add to the joy.

argoe

必比登££Seafood

Part-owned by a local fishmonger and named after an old fishing boat, this modern, wood-clad 'shack' overlooks Newlyn Harbour, where much of its produce lands. The concise menu offers great value seafood dishes designed for sharing, varying daily depending on the catch. Whether it's sardines or black bream, the grill-centric cooking remains pleasingly simple and wholly enjoyable, allowing the quality fresh produce to do the work. On-tap natural wines are served by the glass and carafe. Be sure to book a table on the covered waterside terrace when the sun's out.

Rick Stein's Café

必比登££Seafood, Asian Influences

It may look like a small terraced house from the outside, but this relaxed and popular part of the Rick Stein stable is a surprisingly spacious, nautically themed bistro with bright Cornish artwork on the walls and a compact enclosed terrace to the rear. The concise menu is largely inspired by Rick's travels around various parts of Asia combined with, of course, Cornish seafood. So you can expect the likes of Thai fishcakes, grilled miso salmon and Pondicherry cod curry. The service is cheery, while simply furnished yet comfortable bedrooms are available.

North Street Kitchen

必比登££Seafood

In the busy months you might have to queue at this simple, trendy boat house conversion – but it’s well worth the wait. The menu is constantly changing as it’s informed by the freshest catch from nearby waters, with the array of seafood allowed to shine with a delicious purity thanks to the simplicity of the preparations. Fowey oysters are often a favourite, as is the signature brown crab rarebit. Owner Ethan cooks on his own and there’s an endearingly rustic, no-nonsense feel to the place.

Sardine Factory

必比登££Seafood

A converted sardine factory on the quayside plays host to this laid-back and admirably well-run restaurant which affords views across the harbour to East Looe. The extensive menu champions Cornish seafood across a range of flavourful, well-priced dishes that have been prepared with evident care. The cooking is appealingly straightforward and will likely include day-boat fish with a simple garnish, such as brown shrimp Grenobloise sauce. Don't forget to try the fabulous sardines too, of course, and finish with the soft serve ice cream.

St. Eia

££Modern British

Simply delightful and delightfully simple, this rustic wine bar does nothing complicated or showy to earn your affections, but will undoubtedly capture them anyway. Tucked away down the narrow cobbled streets, away from this seaside town’s summertime bustle, it’s a sweetly run and immediately likeable place. The sharing plates are bright, fresh and generous, keeping things simple but delivering on flavour with the likes of crab and dill crostini or steamed Dorset clams with chilli and bay. Unsurprisingly, the wine list is well worth poring over.

🕐 Mo off; Tu-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-16:00

Ardor

££Mediterranean Cuisine

Named after a Latin word meaning ‘fire’ or ‘passion’, Ardor is a smart modern brasserie in the heart of St Ives. Cornish seafood plays a key role in the sharing-inclined menu, given a vibrant Mediterranean touch by the chefs, while some produce is cooked over the charcoal grill. The result is dishes like light, golden jamón croquetas with aioli or monkfish and prawn skewer with garlic yoghurt and harissa. Get a table on the lower floor to watch the kitchen in action and begin with a sherry tasting to enhance your Spanish experience.

Porthminster Beach Café

£££Seafood

A charming 1930s beach house in a superb location overlooking Porthminster Sands, there are few seaside settings finer than this one. There's a bright, New England style to the restaurant, which unsurprisingly specialises in seafood. Fresh produce, from mussels and crab to squid and scallops, populates dishes that are enlivened by a range of global influences. A mixture of Asian elements, like Indonesian curry or satay sauce, are particularly prevalent – but there's still room for classic European dishes like moules marinière and seafood linguine.

Petty Fours

£££Modern British

Amusingly named after Chef Alfred Petty and his three brothers, this keenly run restaurant sits in the shadow of Truro Cathedral. It’s a smartly designed place with linen-laid tables and a few decorative nods to the Petty boys’ love of board games, such as chess piece artwork on the walls. The ambitious, generous cooking starts with snacks and an amuse bouche, before a concise choice of dishes – such as scallops with a regularly changing sauce, which might be a wonderfully smooth and punchy mix of roe and ’nduja. Attentive service adds to the appeal.

Harbour House

£££Modern British

Local suppliers are at the heart of this attractively refurbished pub on the Cornish coast, where the daily changing menus are shaped by the kitchen's seasonal approach. The understatedly skilful cooking showcases Cornish seafood – such as sardines with salsa verde, samphire and peas – alongside pub classics like glazed ham, egg and chips, plus charcoal-grilled steaks. Drinkers are treated to a selection of local beers, best enjoyed outside overlooking the water with a bar snack in hand.

MINE

££Farm to table

Hidden away in an attractive courtyard, this rustic little bistro is well worth the climb up the steep High Street. It’s a cosy, welcoming place, where the informality contributes to a light buzz among the contented diners. An open kitchen allows for a good view of the classic, well-crafted cooking, which takes the form of a concise, regularly changing à la carte which relies on local produce. You'd do well to start with the fabulous crab fritter and end with the honey cake.

CULTURE

£££Modern British

The open kitchen takes centre stage at this old quayside warehouse where provenance and seasonality are of utmost important to the chefs. Each dish on the set menu is named after the inspiration behind it, be it a local farmer or place – such as 'William's Grains' or 'Terras Farm' – while foraged ingredients also play their part. Don’t be surprised to see the occasional South African influence too, as the chef-owner is from Cape Town. The pared-back room has a natural feel, and it’s worth checking out the glass-walled wine cellar.

Kota

££Asian Influences

Occupying a prime spot on the harbourside, this simply styled former granary offers a menu of snacks and sharing plates that draws on influences from cuisines around the world, including subtle nods to Chef-Owner Jude Kereama’s Maori, Chinese and Malaysian heritage (the restaurant’s name means ‘shellfish’ in Maori). Cornish seafood does make its expected appearance, but there’s no shortage of meat and vegetable options too. Linger a little longer in the area by staying overnight in one of the bedrooms, one of which overlooks the harbour.

The Square at Porthleven

££Modern Cuisine

In summer, bag a table on the terrace of this small harbourside bistro; in winter, cosy up and watch the waves crash on the harbour wall. Coffee and cakes are served late morning, before giving way to more substantial fare. The menu flies the flag for Cornish produce, with local fish like hake and plaice nicely cooked by the kitchen team. They also run the deli and ice cream shop next door.

Restaurant Meudon

£££Modern Cuisine

Imposing granite pillars and neatly laid tables help to bring an air of classical elegance to this restaurant inside the Hotel Meudon. The dining room overlooks impressive mature sub-tropical gardens, which also contribute to the all-round lovely setting. The concise, daily changing menu is Cornish at heart, especially when it comes to seafood. Dishes like Mylor crab filo tart are understated yet well-executed and wholly enjoyable.

The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling

££British Contemporary

The location in the middle of Cornwall may be a long way from Scotland but, as the name suggests, Adam Handling finds a way to incorporate his Celtic heritage into this stone-built country pub. Another venture in his ever-expanding empire, it’s a sympathetically refitted 17th-century inn located on a popular holiday caravan park. You can expect to find the likes of a haggis Scotch egg and even a deep-fried Mars bar among the extensive menu of generous pubby favourites filled with bold, well-balanced flavours.

Flora

£££Modern British

Arriving here feels like you’ve leapt into the pages of a fairy tale. Buried deep within the Trelowarren Estate (follow their online directions not your GPS), the period conversion draped in twinkling lights is overflowing with rustic charm. The roaring log fire welcomes you in and is matched by the warmth of the wonderful team. Produce from the Estate is at the heart of a menu that delivers a wonderful celebration of the seasons through dishes like roast lamb chop and slow-cooked shoulder. At lunchtimes, visit the simpler café and bakery across the courtyard.

The Gurnard's Head

££Modern British

Surrounded by nothing but fields and livestock, this dog-friendly pub sports shabby-chic décor, blazing fires and a relaxed, cosy feel. The unfussy, classically based dishes are all the better for their simplicity; if the chefs have got a fresh, sweet fillet of megrim sole, for example, then they wisely don't get in the way of its natural flavours. The wine list is concise yet contains a good selection by the glass and spotlights interesting, lesser-known choices. Compact, antique-furnished bedrooms are available.

The Shore

£££seafood

The gregarious and welcoming Bruce Rennie is something of a one-man band here at this intimate restaurant with room for just 10 diners. He works alone in the kitchen and presents dishes to all his guests at the same time, in a warm, engaging manner. The tasting menu incorporates international influences ranging from Japanese to French, but each course is united by the quality of its produce, much of it the finest seafood from Cornish waters.

🕐 Tu-Sa 18:30-21:00

Tolcarne Inn

£££Seafood

18th century beams and a wood-burning stove contribute towards the cosy atmosphere at this unassuming pub set beside the sea wall in the heart of Newlyn. As its location would suggest, the menu is centred around fresh fish and shellfish, much of which is landed at the adjacent harbour. The appealing menu uses lots of tried-and-tested combinations and includes dishes like hake with tartare crushed ‘Cornish earlies’ potatoes.

The Old Coastguard

££Mediterranean Cuisine

In a small fishing village, you'll find this old coastguard's cottage with a laid-back, open-plan interior, a sub-tropical garden and views towards St Clement’s Isle. The well-presented brasserie dishes display a Mediterranean edge, such as charred leeks with almond cream or beef ragu with pappardelle and pangrattato. The 'Lunch for Less' menu offers great value for money and it's worth taking time to browse the excellent wine list. If you want to stay the night, some of the individually styled bedrooms come with balconies, and most have sea views.

The Barley Sheaf

££Modern British

This immaculately kept 18th-century pub has a deceptively large interior, with a rustic, pine-furnished dining area, a capacious bar and space to dine upstairs too. Much of the produce used in the fresh, flavoursome cooking comes from in and around the Roseland Peninsula, utilised in a combination of pub classics (think 'dippy' Scotch egg, vegetarian shepherd's pie or sirloin steak with chips) and more modern, ambitious dishes. The natural, engaging service will put a smile on your face and adds to the experience.

Barnaby's

££Modern Cuisine, Middle Eastern

A few miles inland from Padstow and its older sibling Prawn on the Lawn, this lively pop-up-turned-permanent sits within a working vineyard and orchard. Start your visit on the charming terrace with a glass of their own wine or cider, accompanied by oysters either deep-fried or raw. A fixed menu of small plates is joined by larger daily specials from the blackboard, with quality local produce given a kick by hints of Middle Eastern or North African spicing – such as crab toast with muhammara or beetroot with whipped feta and chermoula.

Fallowfields

£££Modern Cuisine

Perched on a cliffside and boasting gorgeous bay views, this restaurant really does provide a seaside setting to die for, especially if you can get a spot by the window. It’s backed up by generous dishes that emerge from an open kitchen, served as a tasting menu characterised by its cryptic dish names such as 'A Parisian Verse' and 'As Two Roads Cross'. The cooking is detailed and creative, accompanied by fairly priced wine pairings – and if there’s a chocolate dessert on the menu, you’re in for a treat.

The Seafood Restaurant

£££seafood

Over 50 years since it opened, this stylish, laid-back local institution, dominated by its large pewter-topped bar, is still the place to come for a fresh taste of the sea. Prime fish and shellfish are showcased in their simple glory in pared-back dishes such as market fish of the day or a fruits de mer platter, while others are inspired by Rick Stein's travels around the world, such as Indonesian seafood curry or Singapore chilli crab. New England-style bedrooms boast quality furnishing and some have terraces or balconies with estuary views.

Prawn on the Lawn

££Seafood

If you like seafood then you’ll love this cosy little seafood bar, where tasty, tapas-style small plates are the order of the day. It may be compact but the charming team make it great fun and create a laid-back vibe. Choose from the range of fresh, tasty, well-prepared dishes chalked on the blackboards; they even offer whole fish sharing plates, but be aware this can push the bill up.

Caffè Rojano

££Mediterranean Cuisine

Along with Rick Stein, Paul Ainsworth has come to define the Padstow food scene. This is his take on a lively Italian brasserie, where you'll find a good buzz from the contented holidaymakers. Well-executed pizzas and pastas form the core of the menu, but you'll also find Mediterranean-inspired fare such as Cornish cod with a pancetta and chorizo Tuscan bean stew. For dessert, opt for the intriguingly named signature 'Whoopsy Splunker'. The glass-enclosed terrace is a great spot on a sunny summer's day.

Edie's

£££Modern British

It's a family affair at this relaxed, friendly restaurant that’s sure to put a smile on your face. Nigel is at the stoves and his wife Kelly is out front, aided by their daughter, the eponymous Edie. Brightly coloured chairs stand out against whitewashed brick walls, the shelves are crammed with cookbooks and there’s a terrific buzz from the open kitchen. Nigel’s experience shows in the unfussy, well-crafted dishes, which deliver appealing and effective flavour combinations with notable clarity.

FOUR BOYS

££Seafood

This is the kind of restaurant where you’re simply going to have a lovely time. Operated by its owner’s four sons, it’s a relaxed coastal café in vibe, with the efficient yet informal team running the show with ease. The menu is largely based around Cornish seafood and homemade pasta, and when they’re both as fresh and flavoursome as this, you can’t imagine wanting anything else. Farfalle with crab is a prime example, its perfectly judged hit of chilli skilfully enhancing the sweet meat. Try to grab a table on the terrace and order a glass of the fairly priced wine.

The Mariners

££Traditional British

Part of the Paul Ainsworth stable, this large and popular pub is the ideal spot for some hearty British food while on your seaside holiday. You can arrive in the picturesque village of Rock via the ferry from Padstow, before grabbing a seat on the terrace which boasts stunning views over the Camel Estuary. The extensive menu is chock full of Cornish produce – be it cheddar, monkfish or mussels – with a seasonal menu sitting alongside 'Mariners Classics' such as shepherd's pie and fish & chips. For dessert, you can't go wrong with a crumble.

Fern

££Modern British

This striking barn conversion is the kind of restaurant where you want to kick back and relax, soak in the calm atmosphere and enjoy the farm-fed dishes at a leisurely pace. In fact, this kind of unhurried, produce-led dining is exactly what their ‘Beyond the Roast’ Sunday menu endorses. Whenever you visit, you can expect a stylish dining room and equally good-looking dishes, such as their take on apple and pear crumble that’s as delicious as it is unconventional. The farm’s cottages are available if you’re looking to stay the night.

Narla

£££Modern British

The picturesque harbour town of Fowey makes a great setting for this chic, clean-lined bistro enlivened by both the buzz of its happy diners and the energy emanating from the sleek open kitchen. Plenty of flavour is packed into each carefully presented dish, starting with snacks such as chicken wings and crispy cod bons bons, then continuing with the likes of roasted duck breast complemented by miso cauliflower and Cornish kea plum. The range of enticing menus includes vegan options, a good value lunch deal and even a Sunday roast.

St Kew Inn

££Traditional British

There are few more characterful pubs in Britain than this 15th-century inn in a tranquil, quintessentially English location. Once inside you'll find flagged floors, wooden beams and an open fire, all adding to the bucolic charm. Start your visit with a beer from the wooden casks behind the bar, before browsing a wide-ranging menu full of appealing dishes, with an emphasis on local ingredients including prime Cornish seafood like scallops and crab. If there's a crème brûlée on the dessert menu, don't hesitate to order it.

Yamas

££Greek

Yamas is a Greek toast to the health and wellbeing of friends and family, and it’s the authentic flavours of Greece that power this sister restaurant to the Sardine Factory on the other side of the East Looe River. Grab a seat on the terrace to make the most of the quayside location or have a drink in the first-floor bar, before delighting in classic dishes from stifado to souvlaki. The interesting all-Greek wine list offers a good selection by the glass and all at a fair price. Yamas!

Zacry's

£££Modern Cuisine

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