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The Bakehouse Restaurant, Penzance, Cornwall

The Bakehouse Restaurant

4.7
4.7
135 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
LOCATED IN THE MOST HISTORIC PART OF PENZANCE, TUCKED AWAY IN OUR OWN SECLUDED PALM TREE & FAIRY LIGHT FILLED COURTYARD.
Set on two floors, each with its own atmosphere we pride ourselves in having a modern, contemporary yet warm and inviting atmosphere

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary British, Asian, Contemporary French

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    01736 331331

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Set over two floors we are able to offer private events such as birthday parties, baby showers and wakes. We also cater to business lunches.

What 135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cornwall

    Healthy

  • Cornwall

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • West Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • West Cornwall

    Best Food

  • West Cornwall

    Best Service

  • West Cornwall

    Best Value

  • West Cornwall

    Healthy

  • West Cornwall

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • West Cornwall

    Good for special occasions

  • West Cornwall

    Vegetarian-friendly

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  1. PaulC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow, what a great place, firstly the staff were very attentive and welcoming from the moment you were seated till the moment you left. The food and different tastes where out of this world ( try the gin salmon) it was simply delicious, both myself and my partner agreed a better meal we could not remember, great value for money, all in all a place I would highly recommend and hope to visit again soon. Paul &Zoe Warwickshire.

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  2. PhilipS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious but the service was exceptionally good, already recommended this restaurant.

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  3. LouiseK

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious unusual fish dishes and fantastic service. We have eaten here a few times and never been disappointed. A real treat it

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  4. GlenisC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, wine and service. Booked for a special meal on a friends recommendation....very pleased that we did so. Will be back!

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  5. MandyP

    Cornwall

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love eating here. A great modern, tasty menu with a cheerful team to serve you.

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  6. JimT

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This is a charming restaurant located down a "close" - doubt they use that Scottish term for "alley" in Cornwall - off of Chapel Street. We found all aspects of the restaurant to be a delight. The wait staff were kind, thoughtful and happy to provide suggestions. The openers both were delicious as were the mains. Recommend.

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  7. SueB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was a special occasion, we chose The Bakehouse because we had fond memories from previous visits to Cornwall. This visit did not disappoint. Our server, Connor, was exceptionally good. He was welcoming, knowledgeable and attentive in the right kind of way. We had tapas that was very tasty. Dessert, especially their take on a Jaffa cake was amazing. There were nice unusual non alcoholic drinks options. We were delighted with our choice of The Bakehouse.

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  8. Kate

    Dorset

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Fabulous food - I had the fish tacos (would have liked more, they were delicious) and then the pork belly. Service was good too, actually rather better than in other restaurants we visited over the weekend - friendly and not kept waiting too long.

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  9. ShirleyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely friendly staff. Delicious food. Cheery atmosphere. Will definitely be going back

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  10. DarrenR

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Lovely meal, excellent steaks, staff were all welcoming and provided good service throughout our meal.

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  11. SamS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, staff attentive and cocktails delicious

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  12. Jacy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Staff very helpful and friendly and service good. Some mains (fish) were really excellent, just the steak was a bit disappointing and shame no sides to choose from, even if that had meant a supplement to the set price menu. Desserts rather peculiar in conception, and the one I had not really very good. Others had Affogato which needed to be bit more generous and coffee stronger. Worth another try though.

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  13. KathyW

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We loved our dinner at the Bakehouse. An excellent meal and exceptional service. We will be back!

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  14. KBlovestoeat

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just wow, what an absolute gem. We visited the Bakehouse during our trip to Cornwall. From the greeting by staff members, the atmosphere, food and drink just wonderful. I can't fault this restaurant at all, the staff working on the night we visited we also exceptional. Its lovley to know food is freshly cooked and the products are local. We will visit again when we return to Cornwall and recommned to anybody who visits Penzance.

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  15. Posh

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Early dinner date, nobody on the first floor on arrival but the restaurant soon filled and the top floor became fully booked out. Waiting staff excellent and attentive but not pushy. Service time was excellent. The food was absolutely delicious couldn’t fault it at all. Very good value for such good quality food. Definitely recommend Bake House 👌🏼

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  16. AndreyT

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a very nice dinner. The fish dishes were excellent: both the bouillabaisse as a starter, and then hake and risotto as mains. The set menu price is very reasonable.

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  17. AmyN

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Cute restaurant tucked away in a courtyard. Service was excellent, staff very attentive and knowledgeable, and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Food was brought out at a good pace and portion sizes were good. The fish taco was especially tasty and well presented. We were only visiting the area, so unlikely to visit again, but I would gladly recommend.

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  18. Fagoty

    Essex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food, great ambience,varied menu, waiters attentive and happy to discuss menu choices.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my husband for his birthday, just the 2 of us. We were greeted and sat quickly (they had put a balloon on the table to celebrate!). Our server was fabulous, attentive but not over the top. The food was delicious ( I’d highly recommend the crab nacho’s as a starter!). We had the fillet steak and the ribeye steaks, both cooked to the chefs recommendation and both were stunning. Possibly the best place to get a steak in Penzance. Will absolutely come back again.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Staffordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, wine, and service.

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  21. JimmyE

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went there for Valentines meal. Could not fault it. Superb food & service. Oysters and steak were bloody ansome!

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  22. AnyaS

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely friendly staff, really lovely food and overall a very nice dining experience!

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  23. FreddieG

    Northampton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food at the Bakehouse....the steak was terrific, as was the mackerel pate. Lovely evening and very pleasant staff.

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  24. SueR

    Cornwall

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Very quiet when we arrived, too bright & not much ambience. Starters were really nice but very disappointed with main courses, I had Hake with crayfish risotto which was nice but lacked seasoning, my husband had the sirloin steak which was horrible, it was very thin with the only thick piece being full of fat, he asked for medium which it was, nice & pink in the middle but so chewy it was practically inedible! The peppercorn sauce was pretty tasteless also. We did tell the waiter about the steak as my husband couldn’t eat it but he just apologised & took it away! We didn’t bother with desserts after that. The wine on the other hand was amazing. We were disappointed as we’d been wanting to eat here for some time after recommendations from friends but have unfortunately now been out off a return visit

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Visited with family in late December. Food was exceptionally good. Service was relaxed and welcoming. In a lovely part of town also. Will definitely be back.

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  26. XanderG

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and very attentive and friendly service.

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  27. MThomas

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my partner to this restaurant as I have visited before. The food was delicious and staff were so friendly. It was a lovely second visit.

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  28. RussellS

    Cornwall

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    All 3 courses were excellent & interesting. There were only 3 other customers because it was a tuesday in November but the waiter was engaging & knowledgable. He made an ecxellent dessert wine recomendation to go with my choclate parfait. The chef is the owner, so he's keen on producing good, consistent food & it shows. Will go again next year when we return to Cornwall.

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  29. ScottT

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely brilliant as always! We’ve never had less than a fantastic time there and the food is always just perfect! Great service and really friendly

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  30. MikeC

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Popped in for an evening meal as myself & my niece went for breakfast earlier in the week & found the staff attentive & polite so went back with my sister-in-law & her partner. The food was perfectly cooked & presented & once again the staff were friendly, polite & just spot on. Highly recommended

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  31. EmmaC

    Devon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was fantastic- I had the homemade crab nachos and hake with risotto. It was the best meal I have had for ages and the first time we had eaten here. The rest of my party enjoyed the steaks and the cocktails on special were really good. The service was prompt, friendly and attentive. The restaurant was quite noisy as there was a party drinking upstairs but this didn’t spoil our experience. Will definitely go back- highly recommend.

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  32. AndreaJ

    Devon

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and great service. Little gem of a restaurant

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  33. RogerM

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Always splendid food...but enhanced by the helpful cheery staff. Always to return.

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  34. AndrewM

    Cornwall

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had a lovely time on our second visit Steele years after the first, new owners but excellent food and service Thank you, we will come again the next time we are down on holiday

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  35. MariaT

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely dinner at this restaurant, loved the food (especially crab risotto) and the service was brilliant also. Would be back if I’m ever in Penzance again!

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  36. NickC

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined at The Bakehouse on Saturday 1st October. We found the staff all to be very polite, helpful and attentive. The food was extremely good, definitely amongst the best we have had outside of a "starred" restaurant. We would definitely visit again if in the area.

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  37. JoannaB

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal at the bakehouse. A few changes to the ingredients were requested and accommodated very happily. The food tasted wonderful. Fresh and well prepared. The ambience was quiet but soothing. The service was efficient and not intrusive during the meal but we chatted to the staff more at the end which was just right. Also - Great margaritas!!

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  38. Alan

    Cornwall

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The meals are creative and very delicious with a good choice in the menu. The ambiance on the ground floor room is nice, with not too much tables and the service is excellent. Some bread to accompany the meals would have been appreciated. This restaurant is in any way worth a trip to Penzance.

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  39. JaneW

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff are very welcoming. The food is nicely cooked and modestly priced.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an excellent experience Great food and very pleasant helpful staff Relaxed ambiance Very impressed and would definitely recommend

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Bakehouse Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Bakehouse Restaurant

Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2RB

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Penzance

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary British, Asian, Contemporary French

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    01736 331331

  • Private party facilities

    Set over two floors we are able to offer private events such as birthday parties, baby showers and wakes. We also cater to business lunches.

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