Reviews in Cornwall

Most towns have a chef-run AA Rosetted restaurant these days, if your lucky there is a 2 rosette place, typically these restaurants will not have much of an atmosphere and are rarely full, it's a food thing. Alba in St Ives seems to have got something very right; it is the busiest restaurant in the town, my thoughts on this are that this AA seafood restaurant of the year has not lost sight of its roots, its not chasing rainbows and still looks after its locals. So if you are looking to spend top dollar and have a blow out in the right sort of relaxed yet elegant atmosphere you can, just book a mid week table at the height of service upstairs. If you're on a budget and want the quality, you can eat here early doors more cheaply than you can cook at home. In short Alba has achieved this success by cleverly playing to a broader market, an not alienating its core of locals. Thank you Grant and Julia.

With new owners and now a new chef ex The Blue Fish, this place gets better and better, we also hear that they are going to offer their delicious wood roasted pizzas for delivery, a first in St Ives, fab. We ate beautifully cooked Mackerel fillet salad and lovely pizza plus a lemon and tarragon chicken dish. Excellent all round, a bottle of rose and a stunning view, nuff said!

I ordered a steak meal which was cooked to perfection. The dessert of a white chocolate fondue with various fruits to dip was quite possibly the best dessert I've ever had in a restaurant and I would go back if only for that.

Excellent and authentic Mexican fodder. Be warned - the portions are huge! One of the nicest Mexican restaurants I've been to. Ay Carumba!

Wow a hidden restaurant in a residential area with superb view across Mounts Bay. We booked a table a couple of weeks ago on a busy Saturday night. The food was excellent with vibrant colours and flavours. The Knowledgeable staff recommended the perfect wine to compliment the meal. It's well worth the visit, I for one will definitely be going back.

Excellent food. Great for English Breakfasts and for full evening meals. The braised lamb is the best ever tasted!

What a great traditional English restaurant. You can? miss it in polperro its right on the bridge. Have eaten there on several occasions and the food has always been perfect. Try the carpetbag steak, I couldn? eat it all and had a doggy bag it was so good. The ambience is fake traditional seaside restaurant but don? let that put you off. The people who own and run it are committed to it and it shows. Excellent but it is a little pricey.

Great fish soup every time, lovely crab risotto, fantastic Bloody Mary with basil leaves - perfect on a Sunday lunchtime. The bread is wonderful. My only quibble is the loud music from the kitchen on the way to the toilet and far from spotless loos when you get there. They obviously love what they do and do it well - just get a cleaner on Sunday mornings !

This is the best Chinese restaurant in Cornwall. The food is always superb and the service excellent. Worth every penny.

This restaurant is tucked away down a side street, but it is well worth visiting. Kerry is very friendly and will make your dining experience most enjoyable. The food was perfectly cooked, vegetables were crisp and the meat was cooked to my requirements. this restaurant also catered for the vegetarian and the vegan diner. Go there you will not be disappointed.

The menu is a bit ambitious, but the food was good. Staff are attentive. Spoiled by the smoky atmosphere and 'not very nice' toilets (which I believe are to be upgraded shortly).

Excellent service, very helpful and knowledgeable. Prompt service of food. Without doubt the best Indian, if not the best place to eat out in Cornwall. Will go back time after time.

Superb food. Stunning location. The salmon comes highly recommended. To be able to eat quality food and enjoy a stunning view is heaven

My wife and I had lunch on one day and dinner the following day. On both occasions the food was absolutely superb, cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. The panoramic views added to the wonderful atmosphere. The best we have found in North Cornwall without a doubt. Pat & Derek Ewell, Dorset.

Went there for a Saturday evening meal and was very surprised at the quality of food. I can recommend the best chilli beef I have ever tasted!!! Great service, nothing was too much trouble. Very comprehensive wine list. All should be applauded. A+++

Wonderful food and splendid views - ask for a window table. A pity this is a smoking restaurant.

A fond favourite before, now it? been refurbished looks amazing. Fantastic ambience, staff, food and price, everyone must visit this eatery if in Fowey or Cornwall

The sort of restaurant you hope to find on a visit to cornwall but never do!! Superb atmosphere and fine traditional menu, the fish was very fresh and tasty.