Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Cornwall

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Cornwall? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

St. Eia

4.8

4.8 (39)

£26 to £40

Bistro

St Ives

About the restaurant

St. Eia is an intimate restaurant, wine bar & bottle shop tucked away in the back streets of St. Ives, a stone's throw from Porthmeor beach and the Tate Gallery.

We serve seasonal bistro inspired food alongside wines which focus on conscientious farming practices and family values.

Daily changing wines by the glass and an ever expanding selection of super rare and exciting wines by the bottle at reasonable prices.

Top review

Vicky

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, making us feel very welcome. The food and wine were both excellent, and the setting added to the overall charm of the evening.

Cafe Mylor

4.9

4.9 (415)

£25 and under

English

Falmouth

About the restaurant

We love life here at Cafe Mylor, right in the heart of Cornwall at the beautiful Mylor Yacht Harbour. We are open during the day time serving Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch with coffee and cakes served all day.
Every Friday Evening from Friday 31st March 2023 enjoy Caught AT Cafe Mylor with a selection of freshly caught seafood from the harbour.
Reservations 6pm - 8.30pm - From Friday 31st March 2023
Bring your friends, your children, your dogs…..
A great location, great food and altogether a great place to be. We have a spacious inside dining area and a sunny outside terrace with views over the harbour and estuary.
For a reservation today please call on 01326 377743.

Top review

kirk

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Went to the Friday Fish focused menu… it was a lovely setting at Mylor harbour, great fresh fish selection cooked superbly by the kitchen, front of house staff that really cared and looked happy to be there, all this and more for a reasonable price… will definitely be back soon.

Host St Ives

4.8

4.8 (313)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

St Ives

About the restaurant

We cook on fire in a beautifully restored 19th century bank in the heart of St Ives!
Steaks and fish from a Japanese barbeque and hand stretched pizzas from a woodfired oven!
Fun dinning in smart casual bar where service is at heart of what we do!

Top review

Ginny

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience, amazing food and service, dog friendly too, cannot recommend this highly enough!

Discover more

4.6

4.6 (123)

£41 and over

British

Bodmin

About the restaurant

If you’re looking for the perfect mix of a Country Pub and Gastro Restauarnt, where great food and drink combined with rural escapism, then welcome to the awarding wining St Tudy Inn.

Seasonally changing menus, a bar stocked with the best Cornish & International beverages, and roaring log burners during the colder months make the St Tudy Inn a proper country pub.

Whether you’re stopping in for lunch during a Sunny countryside walk, joining one of our Supper Clubs, pulling up chairs near the fire and quenching your thirst with one of our many Cornish drinks, or simply taking a break in one of our elegant rooms for a few days, the St Tudy Inn is here to provide the sanctuary you need.

Open All Year. Quality Service. Serving the finest Cornish Produce. Dogs Welcome.

Top review

Jacqueline

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

We really enjoyed our food at St Tudy’s and the Inn itself is a lovely setting for a meal. The servers were all lovely and friendly too.

Porthminster Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2561)

£26 to £40

International

St Ives

About the restaurant

Porthminster Kitchen serves up a refreshing, playful take on Cornish cuisine, introducing a menu of smaller plates and lighter options which combine global flavours, fresh local ingredients and creative cooking.

We have stripped out much of what is unnecessary; dairy and gluten take a backseat in favour of fresh and exciting textures and flavours.

Porthminster Kitchen enjoys awe-inspiring panoramic views from its location in the heart of St Ives. From your vantage point above the harbour, escape the hustle and bustle and relax on our sun-drenched terrace, or gaze out from huge windows and take in the 180° view.
We are dog friendly but have limited space for our furry friends please let us know when booking to avoid disappointment.

Top review

Peter

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing setting, amazing food and amazing staff…..our favourite restaurant

Amanzi South African Restaurant Falmouth

4.9

4.9 (533)

£26 to £40

Southern African

Falmouth

About the restaurant

We are a small independent family-run restaurant located in the heart of Falmouth, Cornwall.

Carolyn and Ian - your hosts, would love to make your experience at Amanzi a relaxed, warm, and accommodating one. Born in Malawi and Zambia respectively, they spent most of their lives in South Africa; now residing here in Falmouth bringing all the flavours of Southern Africa directly to your plate.

We hope to see you soon, and that your dining experience with us will be memorable and different.

Top review

Juliette

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent restaurant We have been here 4 times and have booked again in July. Lovely friendly staff Food is exceptional. Had almost everything on the menu - all delicious Quick service Cannot recommend highly enough Would recommend booking in advance as restaurant gets very busy

Discover more

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

4.9

4.9 (1370)

£41 and over

British

St Ives

About the restaurant

Ugly Butterfly, located in the iconic Carbis Bay, just a mile from St Ives in Cornwall, opened in August 2021. In keeping with Adam’s ethos, there’s a strong focus on sustainability.
There’s no such thing as an Ugly Butterfly, in the same way as there’s no such thing as food waste.

The restaurant and bar offers a relaxed experience, with surreal surroundings. We are lucky to
have one of the most beautiful views of the Cornish coast, overlooking the ocean so that guests can
watch the dolphins and seals. The sound of the ocean and the innovative utilisation of our local
ingredients makes guests forget they’re even in the UK.

Our afternoon tea experience takes guests on a journey around Cornwall, celebrating the
best of Cornish produce. The tea itself is grown on the Cornish Tregothnan Estate – the first tea fields in the UK.

Top review

LisaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The very best afternoon tea I have ever had with an unrivalled view.

Tricky's at The Tolgus Inn

4.8

4.8 (564)

£25 and under

British

Redruth

About the restaurant

Tricky's Restaurant and Bar is a great place to dine. Our large restaurant offers cosy corners for intimate diners as well as space to accommodate large parties. We have created a varied menu to cater for all tastes and budgets. From light lunchtime bites to a hearty three course meal and, there's plenty for the children enjoy as well!

We offer fantastic food, wines, real ales and great service! Combine all these with a warm welcome and you can see why Tricky's is as popular as ever.

We are now open for breakfast Monday - Saturdays mornings between 9-11.30am.

When booking please state in the notes if you require seating in our dog friendly lounge area or any specific seating preferences and if we are able to we can seat you accordingly.

Top review

Sonia

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

We had a delicious Sunday Roast. Good value for money.

Quarterdeck Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (38)

£25 and under

British

St Ives

About the restaurant

We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely Restaurant.

Relax on the outdoor terrace or gaze through the huge windows taking in the awe-inspiring views across Porthmeor Beach and St Ives Bay.

Open daily for Breakfast, drinks during the day and Dinner in the evening, with a take-away service available.

Serving fresh local produce and daily specials we can guarantee a delicious meal with locally produced beers and a hand picked wine list.

We welcome dogs on the outdoor terrace but not in the restaurant.

Please inform us of any dietary requirements and allergies

Top review

Sharron

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent meal with excellent service and outstanding views. What’s not to enjoy ?

The New Inn

4.8

4.8 (47)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Redruth

About the restaurant

We’re passionate about serving delicious, high-quality food that celebrates the best of Cornwall’s rich culinary heritage.

Our menu will be crafted with care, featuring dishes made from fresh, locally sourced produce whenever possible. From traditional pub classics to seasonal specialties, we’re committed to offering meals that are as satisfying as they are flavourful. Whether you’re stopping by for a cozy dinner or a light bite with friends, there’s something on our menu to delight every palate.

Enjoy your meal in our welcoming local’s bar area, perfect for a casual bite or step into our chilled dining area for a more relaxed and intimate dining experience. Whichever you choose, you’ll find a warm atmosphere and great food waiting for you.

Top review

Lucia

Dined 6 days ago

We had a really lovely meal for Fathers Day. The roast was beautiful and the kids meals were really generous, the chips are the best I’ve ever tried! Really lovely atmosphere, it is a really nice family pub, chilled vibe even though it was busy at the time we went. Fab outdoor area also. We will certainly we back!

Explore Diners' Choice best of Cornwall

Explore more Diners' Choice lists