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Places to Eat in Cornwall

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Discover Places to Eat in Cornwall

Looking for some fantastic places to eat in Cornwall? Our handy eating and drinking guide divulges the best bars, restaurants, pubs and cafés to visit during your stay.

You will find a wide variety of places to eat in Cornwall, whether you are looking for the renowned Newlyn Crab, caught fresh off the coast of Mount’s Bay, or for a piping-hot pasty, lovingly made in one of the many top-notch bakeries. Travel to the coast and relax after a long day enjoying the sun in one of the many cafés in Cornwall.

If you’re looking for somewhere to dine after a long day, there are a number of incredible places to eat in Cornwall to choose from, including Michelin Star delights and restaurants on the beach! Choose between some of the best restaurants in: Truro, Newquay, Looe, Penzance, Fowey, Bude and St Ives, as well as the glorious fishing port Padstow and visit the flagship restaurant of celebrity chef, Rick Stein. Alternatively, tuck into a fresh catch at a Cornwall seafood restaurant, such as Falmouth‘s Hooked on the Rocks. This restaurant has also been dubbed as one of the best sea-view restaurants in Cornwall.

If you are looking for a decent pint with spectacular views, there are a wealth of pubs in Cornwall that provide just that. Unwind in establishments that have been around for centuries and were once the haunts of smugglers, rogues and pirates. Tintagel’s Old Malthouse Inn, a charming pub resting on the South West Coast Path, is a prime example, and also makes for one of the best dog-friendly restaurants in Cornwall.

Fancy a bite to eat at a veggie-friendly place to eat in Cornwall? You’ll be pleased to know that the county hosts a variety of vegan and vegetarian restaurants. Alternatively, if you want to sample international cuisines during your Cornwall visit, why not venture to an Italian or Indian restaurant?

Keep reading to find these lovely Cornwall restaurants and their menus below…

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  • Alverne, Penzance

    Alverne

    30 Alverton Street
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR18 2QN

    01736366007

    Experience modern European cuisine in the heart of Penzance made with locally sourced ingredients and fish caught daily from nearby Newlyn.

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  • amanzi falmouth

    Amanzi

    38 Arwenack Street
    Falmouth
    TR11 3JF

    01326 312678

    Amanzi is a local family-run restaurant serving Southern African cuisine in the centre of Falmouth, Cornwall.

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    Image Credits: Mutney - CC BY-SA 4.0

    Andy’s Café

    15 East St
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    United Kingdom
    TR7 1DN

    01637 870666

    Andy’s Café is a family-run eatery in the centre of Newquay. Come here for a light bite, breakfast or lunch!

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    Appleton’s Bar & Restaurant

    19 Fore St
    Fowey
    Cornwall
    United Kingdom
    PL23 1AH

    01872 228738

    Located in the charming town of Fowey, Appleton’s Bar & Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience in a picturesque setting.

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  • Archie Browns

    Old Brewery Yard
    Penzance
    TR18 2EQ

    01736 362828

    Enjoy food and produce that is both healthy and delicious with breakfast, lunch, snacks and freshly baked treats on offer. 

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    Barnaby’s

    22A Duke Street
    Padstow
    Cornwall
    PL28 8AB

    01841 533845

    Head to the heart of Padstow for family-style meals featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and plenty of bold and interesting flavours.

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  • Beach Cafe Bar

    Wharf Road
    St Ives
    TR26 1LF

    01736 793737

    A laidback, harbourside eatery with indoor and outdoor seating. Serving coffee, brunch, daily specials and a range of drinks.

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    Beerwolf Books Freehouse

    3 Bells Court
    Falmouth
    TR11 3AZ

    01326 618474

    Beerwolf Books Freehouse is a pub-style bookshop that specialises in secondhand and reissued literary fiction, as well as local Cornish ales.

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  • Berryfields Farm

    Berryfields Holiday Park
    Porthcothan Bay
    Padstow
    Cornwall
    PL28 8PW

    01841520178

    A café situated in a holiday park in Porthcothan, Padstow, offering traditional Cornish cream teas, toasties, soups and sausage rolls!

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  • Birdies Bistro

    Birdies Bistro

    Griggs Quay
    Hayle
    Cornwall
    TR27 6JG

    01736759307

    Drop into Birdies Bistro during a trip to Hayle nature reserve for British classics with a twist and unbeatable views across the estuary.

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