the best restaurant in st.ives and ive tried them all
Bart
We had heard that Brendan had taken over as chef and that Louise had moved here from the blue fish, so we just had to try it out, we had a great night. It was a misty atmospheric evening outside and you couldn't see much, a real pea-souper! We were warmly welcomed by Louise and shown 2 separate menus; a la carte and the specials. I opted for the special starter of scallops with chorizo, rocket and chilli beurre blanc; a generous portion with excellent flavour (truffle oil on the salad a bonus. My partner ate; grilled Cornish goats cheese and a balsamic cherry tomato salad -a whopping portion of delicious, crumbly cheese. For mains I was recommended the line caught sea bass served with a white chocolate risotto, unusual but fragrant and delicious, the chocolate was in the background and the bass perfectly cooked. My partner chose a risotto of artichoke, parmesan and vermouth- a wonderful mix of flavour. We were stuffed but Louise said we must try a dessert, so reluctantly we had a signature pudding from the sous chef, a dark and white chocolate panacotta which was light and delicious, my partner opting for a strawberry semi-fredo. We were the last to leave and made our slow way home through the mist, sated.
jon
Definitely my favourite restaurant in st ives, food is fantastic - and staff very good. The parma wrapped Monkfish with Thermadour sauce is outstanding. especially good value when they do the 14.99 two course early bird - fab.
maria, Paula and mates
on recommendations we dined here last week and it was first class, especially a big thank you to the chef Jammie for such outstanding dishes which we had the opportunity to sample. Cant state more than this, first class you must go there!
Alfresco
For an excellent and outstanding service, this restaurant has to be one of the best i have ever been to. Thanks Jamie (chef) for a wonderful evening.
Alfresco
one of the best restaurants i have ever had the pleasure of dining in.
the menu combinations are rarely seen.
thanks to Autumn (manager) and Ben (head chef) for a fantastic night