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Places to Eat in Cornwall

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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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  • A range of different Italian dishes

    Little Italy, Newquay

    1 Tower Rd
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    England
    United Kingdom
    TR7 1LR

    01637 498260

    Little Italy in Newquay is a charming Italian restaurant. With its authentic food, Little Italy is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for amazing dining in Cornwall.

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  • a group of friends clinking pint glasses

    Lost Brewing Co

    58 East St
    Newquay
    Cornwall
    United Kingdom
    TR7 1BE

    01637 876873

    Lost Brewing Co is a vibrant café situated in the middle of Newquay, Cornwall. Brothers Jamie and Daniel have created a varied menu to suit any taste, whether you’re coming for breakfast or a night out.

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  • Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar, Penzance

    Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar

    New Rd
    Newlyn
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR18 5PZ

    Enjoy a variety of small plates made with fresh local ingredients at this restaurant nestled in the heart of a Cornwall fishing village.

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  • mangia falmouth pizza

    Mangia

    16A Killigrew Street
    Falmouth
    TR11 3PN

    01326 312320

    In the heart of Falmouth, you can enjoy dining beside The Moor. Mangia is a family-run, independent eatery serving freshly prepared pizza, pasta, bread, and ice creams.

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  • Mannings Restaurant

    Mannings Restaurant

    Mannings Hotel
    82 Lemon St
    Truro
    Cornwall
    TR1 2QB

    01872 247900

    Visitors can enjoy AA rosette standard dining at this chic and stylish restaurant nestled in the heart of Truro.

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    Mermaid Alley

    45 New St
    Penzance
    Cornwall
    TR18 2LZ

    01736 448982

    Laidback dining paired with a coastal theme attract plenty of diners to this bar and restaurant in Penzance.

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  • Seafood platter

    Mermaid Seafood Restaurant

    21 Fish St
    Saint Ives
    Cornwall
    TR26 1LT

    01736 796816

    A family-owned restaurant in St Ives serving up freshly caught fish, locally farmed meat and wines from a carefully curated wine list.

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  • Woman picking up plant in garden centre

    Merry Harriers Garden Centre

    Woolfardisworthy
    Cranford
    Bideford
    EX39 5QE

    01237 431611

    Merry Harriers Garden Centre and restaurant located in the heart of North Devon just a short distance from Bideford.

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  • Mussel Box, Feature

    Mussel Box

    The Drang
    11 Broad St
    Padstow
    PL28 8BS

    01841532846

    Mussel Box is a welcoming eatery perched on Padstow’s harbour. Come here for sea view dining where local mussels, fish and shellfish can be savoured in abundance.

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  • scones and tea

    Nins Tea Rooms

    2 Shop Rd
    St Merryn
    Padstow
    Cornwall
    PL28 8NQ

    01841 520691

    A quaint tearoom serving breakfast, lunch and Cornish cream teas in the village of St Merryn.

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