Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Cornwall

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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!

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

4.9

4.9 (1389)

£41 and over

British

St Ives

About the restaurant

Visit us at Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling for a quintessentially British experience, whether it be in our restaurant, terrace or bar, or for afternoon tea, exploring the best of South-West’s larder, with surreal coastal surroundings.

We are so lucky to have one of the most beautiful views of Fistral Beach, nestled inside the historic hotel, The Headland. You are overlooking the clifftops over the ocean, watching the world pass you by.
It’s truly a place where all of your problems disappear.

We see Cornwall as a hidden gem in this fabulous country, so we only use what we find in the South-West of England from our fisherman, farmers and suppliers, keeping our menu hyper-local and traceable. Our restaurant menu is created for you. Pick up to 4 courses of our regularly-changing menu, so you can eat in the way that you most want to.

We are breaking down the boundaries to the conventional ‘fine dining’ restaurant. Instead, it’s dining for you, at your leisure.

Top review

ScottVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

This restaurant is one of the best I have ever experienced. The food was incredible, the service was otherworldly good, and the ambiance was spectacular.

Argoe

4.9

4.9 (197)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Penzance

About the restaurant

Argoe is a casual harbourside restaurant serving the best of local Cornish produce. We focus on fish and seafood, landed here in Newlyn, and take inspiration from traditional European methods of cooking. Our dishes are served to be shared, arriving from the kitchen as they are ready and accompanied by minimal intervention wines from our taps and a small selection of Cornish and UK made ciders, spirits and soft drinks.

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Charles

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing seafood highly reccomended unique location and offering with outside seating

Slice of Cornwall

4.9

4.9 (204)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Constantine

About the restaurant

We are SLICE and this is how we roll.
Slice is a unique cafe / restaurant in a relaxed location on the Helford, West Cornwall. We have a proud and unique vision, menu and customer service. Baya & Waffles are our heroes and unique to Slice.
We're open everyday & have something for everyone.

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annabel

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Great variety of delicious menu options, covered outdoor seating a bonus and lovely friendly staff

Narla

4.9

4.9 (79)

£41 and over

British

Fowey

About the restaurant

Welcome to Narla – a modern dining experience rooted in Cornwall’s finest produce. We take familiar flavours and elevate them with creativity, precision, and a touch of playfulness. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a great meal, we look forward to serving you exceptional food in a warm and inviting space.

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Ewan

Dined 6 days ago

It is a treat to eat here, everyone friendly and helpful and the food just gets better

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Porthminster Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2580)

£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.

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Mark

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely ambience, great service and food, loved the whole lemon sole 💙

Harbour Loft - St Michaels Mount

4.8

4.8 (115)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

Marazion

About the restaurant

Afternoon Tea at the Harbour Loft on St Michael’s Mount is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or complete a visit to this enchanting island. Head Chef Greg Milne has created a menu inspired by fresh Cornish produce to be enjoyed on our unique island setting, with sea views north and the backdrop of the castle to the south.

Precisely-cut sandwiches are accompanied by freshly-baked cakes and pastries; while traditional treats boast creative twists. Choose from an extensive selection of Tregothnan tea or add a little fizz with a glass of sparkling wine, produced in a Cornish vineyard just a stone’s throw from the Mount.

When you book, please see the website for information about how to access the island as it varies between walking a cobbled tidal causeway and booking a boat, depending on the tide: https://stmichaelsmount.co.uk/plan-your-visit/opening-times-2023-24/

Polite notice: our restaurant only serves Afternoon Tea and we do not take pre-payment.

Top review

Mike

Dined 2 days ago

An indulgence at the end of our holiday - a delicious afternoon tea with friendly, attentive staff.

St. Eia

4.8

4.8 (46)

£26 to £40

European

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.

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Harry

Dined 1 day ago

Sublime food, super fresh and an eclectic mix of dishes, staff were friendly and chatty. Wine selection great and nice non alcoholic spritz options.

The Windjammer Cafe & Bar

4.7

4.7 (26)

£25 and under

American

Falmouth

About the restaurant

Windjammer is the restaurant with sea views and seafood directly on our doorstep in Falmouth. Serving you fresh fish and smoked meats from its onsite smoker, vegetarian and vegan food from breakfast and late into evening hours. We are a coffee & cake-loving café by day and an active diner & cocktail bar by night. Welcoming families, kids and dogs!

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Ana

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Great location and nice food, Food could have a bit more flavour

The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling

4.7

4.7 (559)

£26 to £40

British

Newquay

About the restaurant

The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling

Welcome to our British restaurant and pub, with gardens, in the picturesque countryside of Cornwall, between Truro and Newquay. We offer sustainable British pub food, with a luxury approach. It’s a simple offering but really showcases the best of produce from in and around Cornwall. Our Sunday lunch is perfect to come and enjoy with your friends and family (and your dogs are more than welcome too!).

Top review

KateVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Gorgeous as ever. Amazing food, gorgeous environment and lovely people. Thank you x

The Bank At Bude

4.6

4.6 (2877)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Bude

About the restaurant

Opentable top 100 UK restaurants winner!
The Bank is Bude’s resident Cornish tapas bar set alongside the tranquil surroundings of the River Neet in North Cornwall.

We pride ourselves on our relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, providing the perfect accompaniment to food made for interaction and sharing. With a variety of seating options to suit all, relax in our main restaurant and take in the stunning views from our uninterrupted glass wall over the Bude Marshes or dine in tranquillity in one of our private dining pods away from the buzz of the main room.
Just a short walk down our beautiful Bude canal and beaches, we welcome all to dine with us, stop for a quick drink or ice cream with takeaway options available to continue your stroll.
The atmosphere is often described as electric and welcoming to all who dine with us.
The Bank is a truly unique dining experience with the quality of food and service at the forefront of everything we do, we look forward to welcoming you!

Top review

Ian

Dined 2 days ago

This restaurant is an absolute gem. Wonderful service, beautiful food and drink, great ambience. Our favourite in Bude.

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