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La Casita
Price: Moderate•Spanish•4.7(1,062)La Casita boasts a relaxed and welcoming ambience. Set in its Carbis Bay location, this family-run restaurant is incredibly vibrant and has a close team of exceptionally friendly staff.
We invite you to join us at the bar for a pre-dinner gin tonic a fino or cocktail. Relax on the terrace with a glass of fine wine sourced from small boutique vineyards in Spain and Europe. Alternatively, we have some superb Cornish and European beers and ciders on offer.
The finest fresh ingredients are meticulously sourced both locally and from Spain. This is at the heart of La Casita's menu which features paella, pizza, chargrilled meats & local seafood, vegetarian & vegan dishes. Our specials change regularly and we have a great selection on our tapas menu.
Children are welcome and have their own menu with a great selection of dishes.Porthminster Kitchen
Price: Expensive•International•4.8(2,555)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.
St. Eia
Price: Expensive•Bistro•4.8(38)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.Host St Ives
Price: Expensive•Contemporary British•4.8(312)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!
The Beach Restaurant
Price: Moderate•British•4.7(1,018)Local Seafood Restaurant with amazing views of the harbour and beyond, Family run for over 50 Years. Child FriendlyPorthgwidden Beach Café
Price: Expensive•Fish•4.6(2,254)Nestled beneath the steep grassy slopes of St Ives “Island”, right on the beach with unbeatable and uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Now open all year round for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The café specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine and is an oasis of taste and visual beauty. The café is open daily for a selection of patisserie and the finest coffee.
A Holiday in St Ives would not be complete without going to the beach. Here at Porthgwidden Beach we have one of the cleanest beaches in the South West. We have been given the prestigious Blue Flag Award which guarantees the highest of standards.
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- AAlisonBirmingham/West Midlands (county) •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing Sunday lunch with views over St Ives Harbour, a perfect way to spend a Sunday. All three courses were delicious and presented beautifully, we enjoyed the speciality cocktail of the day which was really lovely. The staff were polite, friendly and attentive without being over the top and the restaurant was decorated lovely.More infoPorthminster KitchenPrice: Expensive• International• St Ives•4.8
- AAnnDevon •7 reviews4.0Dined 5 days agoOverall a very pleasant experience and good food. Staff were very friendly and service good other than the sause to accompany the steak was obviously forgotten by the chef so there was a long delay before it arrived and the food was not on a hot plate so had cooled a bit when sauce arrived. Staff did go immediately to address the issue of the missing sauce though. Monk fish curry was very tasty. All food portions we saw were a good size. People sitting beside us were struggling to finish their meals. One waitress was very pleasant but dressed in a hoody and smelled strongly of smoke which wasn’t great. There are more tables upstairs which wasn’t obvious from the street view.More infoThe Razor ClamPrice: Moderate• Seafood• St Ives•4.5
- LLynneCornwall •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoBeautiful new redecorated restaurant with friendly and professional staff.The menu is very good also. See again soon.More infoReef and Beef St IvesPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• St Ives•4.6
- MMarkLos Angeles •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 10, 2025Thanks to the whole team at The Beach, we always eat there when we come back the St Ives and the service is always great. It is reasonably priced and tasty. ThanksMore infoThe Beach RestaurantPrice: Moderate• British• St Ives•4.7
- EEmmaYorkshire •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 5, 2025Had a beautiful meal and amazing evening would highly recommendMore infoHost St IvesPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• St Ives•4.8
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in St Ives is By The Sea Seafood & Chips
The best vegan restaurants in St Ives are Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling, Host St Ives and St. Eia
The best vegetarian restaurants in St Ives are Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling, Porthminster Beach Café and Porthminster Kitchen
The restaurants with the best service in St Ives are By The Sea Seafood & Chips, Quarterdeck Restaurant and Host St Ives
The restaurants with the best ambiance in St Ives are By The Sea Seafood & Chips, St. Eia and Host St Ives