Reviews in Cornwall

The food at Annapurna is excellent with lovely unusual dishes mixed in with usual recipes. Vegetarians and fish lovers also benefit here. The food is flavoursome and the portions are just right. The decor is modern and well maintained. The service is friendly and efficient though the wine was not served into glasses - this seems to be a recent trend in several recently visited restaurants

Although the food at the smugglers is ok, it is not acceptable for a place not to receive criticism. We dined here on Monday evening and ordered 2 portions of sardines on one plate as a starter to share between 3 of us. The specials board read 'butterflied sardines', so we were surprised when our starter arrived to only fined 2 sardines on the plate. We check with the waitress, she told us it was 2 portions, so we complained to the manageress. she told us to our surprise that the chef had though the sardines so big that he was only giving one per portion!? In my book it would have to be one huge sardine to justify £5.50!! I was sharply told not to raise my voice by the manageress who didn't seem to think there a problem with this. Two minutes later she unashamedly wiped of the 's' from the end of sardines on the specials board. On paying our bill I was only charged for 1 portion of sardines but this was only because of a matter of grammer, not because they felt guilty of ripping you off. It was explained to me by the manageress that soup was £5.00 and that didn't cost much to make so it was ok to charge £5.50 for one sardine. I was treated with scorn for my complaint and will never eat there again, which is a shame because I quite like the place.

Dreadful. Went to see the Obby Oss on May day. Great fun. However, don't bother with this fish and chipper. Flaky fish and stodgy, tasteless chips. £15.50 for C&C twice and 2 teas. Dreadful food and just about the worst value I've experienced. Buy a couple of local pasties instead. Better food and not at rip-off prices.

We had an absolutely perfect evening at Langhams in Nov 07. The care and attention which is lavished on customers in this restaurant is extraordinary - yet it's all done without a hint of pretentiousness or bluster. The food is a triumph - do try the full tasting menu (I think it ran to around 6-7 courses, everything was amazing). With a solid wine list and comfortable lounge for after dinner coffees, this really was perfect.

it's very good, so busy sometimes, but the Chinese feel is good

Delicious bistro style fresh fish and seafood served in this cosy yet chic restaurant in the heart of Port Isaac. Excellent service and a fine wine list. A most enjoyable evening!

had lunch here on sunday, service was ok but the food was dissapointing.the burger was tasty but served in a ciabatta roll which i hate.( ok, personal choice, others may like it, others also like chicken korma pizza, it doesn't make it right...what can i say!!!) nachos equalled overcooked deep fried flour tortilla wedges stuck together with melted cheese(microwaved maybe?)and tasting of degrading cooking oil, with average guac, salsa and sour cream. South Side in town do the best nachos.the battered fish was nice and obviously cooked in a different fryer to the "nachos". the chips were very good. a vegetarian option of peppers and feta was served in an undercooked and thus doughy parcel. the warm hummous lacked any kind of punch and the pita served with it was crusty and chewy in a -left around a warm kitchen as opposed to too long under the grill- kind of way.4 out of 10

One of the most striking things about Xen Noodle Bar is its creative and varied menu: it offers so many different and intriguing options that each visit is a new adventure. Add to this prompt, courteous service and reasonable prices, and you'll be tempted to become a regular here. The interiors of the restaurant are hip and fresh, yet the atmosphere falls far short of "romantic meal out" status because of consistently high noise levels. The dining area is a single rectangular room with little to cushion the sound of the diners continually filling it. Booths offer only some privacy. If you are in the mood for a quick meal in a lively atmosphere, don't let the noise keep you away. But for a quiet meal in an atmosphere that makes you want to linger, for romance, or for more than casual conversations, head elsewhere.

I've been to Fodders for lunch.Really good quality food lots of veggie options although sometimes prices seem a little higher than other venues.Warm and Cozy on a blustery day! It's not the easiest to find if you don't know Truro. It's down the alleyway behind the lemon quay pannier market and up the wooden stairs Doesn't open in the evenings

As an out-of-townee on a weekend break in Truro, I felt lucky to discover Bustophers. Enjoyed a superb Sunday lunch of Fishcakes with local beer. The Fishcakes were delicious and full of fish (which isn't always the case in restaurants - sometimes they're more potato than fish, aren't they?!). Then I enjoyed a glass of local champagne with pudding. Friendly and efficient service with loads of Sunday papers to dip into. Great views of Lemon Street to watch the world go by. It's a reason to return to Truro! Definitely recommend to anyone for a very enjoyable time.

Went to Seven Bays Bistro in April 2007 and loved it - MUCH better that Rick Stein. The Monkfish was amazing, the service excellent and the pricing was very fair. My friends and I loved it so much we're already booking a return visit to this fantastic restaurant when we come back to St Merryn in June. CAN'T WAIT!!!!

I was visited Perranporth with my family we went 3 times for diner at del Mar was very good excellent service the food was fantastic every night with different special, we are recommendation every one visited Perranporth thanks

Chef/fisherman couple aim to put a new Port Isaac restaurant on the map! We had lunch at The Harbour Restaurant today (Sun 23 March 08) and were totally blown away by the quality of the food on offer here! At last, Cornwall has a new outstandingly good restaurant that you should definitely put on your shortlist. The Harbour Restaurant is located in a unique 15th century building on the edge of the water at Port Isaac and provides a place where people can have some really good food and wine, for under £30 a head. It has the feel of a wonderful French bistro, with a friendly, cosy, seaside atmosphere and informal feel. I have just found further information about this restaurant that may be of interest to you: The Harbour is run by chef Emily Brown. After training at a top London cookery school, Emily worked for three years in the restaurant industry in Burgundy. Her time there brings French and continental influences to the dishes she creates, which use the best Cornish ingredients available. Emily’s cooking is characterised by a fresh, seasonal menu based on excellent local produce, matched with a wine list featuring great vintages from smaller vineyards at very affordable prices. There are choices for everyone, including vegetarians, and everything is freshly cooked from scratch, from the homemade cakes and pastries to the dressings and sauces. With ingredients sourced from trusted local producers, almost everything she uses has been grown, caught or reared in Cornwall. Seafood is landed, literally, on the doorstep. Cornish cheeses, the best of the season’s vegetables, and meat from nearby farms are all transformed into a contemporary menu with French, British and Italian influences. We will definitely be returning!

We visited The Harbour Restaurant for the first time today (Easter Sunday 2008) and were extremely impressed. The food was of a very high standard and you could tell that it was all made from scratch, particularly the home-made fishcakes. The raspberry meringue roulade was to die for! The restaurant, which overlooks the harbour, has a cosy bistro-style feel to it and has been very tastefully refurbished. The service was also excellent. We'll definitely be going there again on our next trip to Port Isaac!

very nice food, you can choose whatever you like to go on your pizza, friendly, helpful staff affordable good honest food!

Another idylic lunch here last weekend. Beautiful day, blue skies but a bit of a breeze. We decided to go out side and they had fleecy blankets for the diners to use. A superb bottle of white oke aged Rioja, fresh and vibrant tomato soup to start. Mains were goats cheese and tomato tart and a warm beef salad, the puddings as usual were sublime, well presented and delicious. Perfect food in a perfect location.

I used to work for the Windswept Cafe and i can vouch for all the staff being lovely, genuinely committed people besides the manager, ruth, who just so happens to be from the very hell nightmares call home. She still owes me, and half of the newquay population money. . ..after being able to take no more on the bully/assault front and walking out. I tried to take her to court, but unfortunately had to attend to business overseas. Now i dream until the day we meet again.

I've been to the Windswept Cafe twice so far and plan to go back as often as I can! The views are fantastic and it's a great place to go whether you want an brunch to start your day, a hot chocolate after a walk on the beach or a tasty evening meal. The menu is diverse. The food it well cooked. The service is great and as for the pudding nights they do on the 10th of each month...they're a must! I'm looking forward to checking out one of the Gourmet nights very soon.