Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Cornwall

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

Cafe Mylor

4.9

4.9 (418)

£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 enjoy Caught AT Cafe Mylor with a selection of freshly caught seafood from the harbour.
Reservations 5pm - 8.30pm - From Friday 13th June 2025
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

Trudy

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent breakfast - the Full Cornish. A great meal and plenty of it.

Argoe

4.9

4.9 (190)

£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.

Top review

Gerry

Dined 2 days ago

Superb. Truly excellent fish, supported by good vegetable dishes and wines.

The Old Forge Lelant

4.8

4.8 (1339)

£25 and under

Continental

Hayle

About the restaurant

The Old Forge holds value to the ethos of high quality ingredients, great flavour, yet simple dining served with warmth and humility.

With our small team of kitchen and front of house staff, we aim to provide a relaxed experience, with consistency, control and quality. Serving seasonal, cheerful and nostalgic food.

Breakfast reservations 9-10.45am
Lunch reservations 12-230pm
Dinner reservations 5-830pm
Coffee and drinks served throughout the day.

Top review

David Clough

Dined 3 days ago

Good service. Great selection of tasty food. Dog friendly.

St. Eia

4.8

4.8 (45)

£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.

Top review

Julie

Dined 6 days ago

A charming restaurant with wonderfully enthusiastic staff. Great food and amazing selection of wines. Had such a memorable evening, thank you!

Quarterdeck Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (42)

£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

Susan

Dined 4 days ago

This is my favourite place in St Ives for Sunday lunch. I was highly delighted with my lunch. I chosel the beef. The Yorkshire pudding was enormous. Lovely selection of veg including cauliflower/broccoli cheese. Roast potatoes were very crispy and there was also mashed potato. All staff are extremely friendly efficient and helpful. As a solo diner, I’m always concerned about where I sit but the staff here are always accommodating. I can’t wait to come again when I’m next in St Ives. I also dined here for breakfast as i was a resident on the site. I chose to dine outside on the terrace as it was a beautiful morning. Wide range of options. Highly recommended. The view from this restaurant looking out over the sea and towards the chapel on the island is outstanding.

The New Inn

4.8

4.8 (49)

£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

Alison

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Beautiful clean and welcoming proper pub. Staff friendly and food service swift and efficient. Food was lovely, and well priced. Good portions, fresh, and some classic items on menu plus some more interesting dishes.

The Smugglers Inn

4.6

4.6 (775)

£25 and under

British

Torpoint

About the restaurant

Nestling beside Seaton green and just 50 yards from the beach, The Smugglers Inn is a family and dog friendly pub that prides itself on offering a traditional selection of classic pub fayre, cooked by our enthusiastic team of chefs, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.

Along with the classics, we have a continually updated Specials Board where our chefs love to show their flare and creativity.

The highlight of our culinary week is undoubtedly our Sunday Carvery. Routinely described by our regular customers as ‘The best roast in the area’, with a selection of 4 roast meats, crispy roast potatoes, an amazing selection of 7 vegetables, plus homemade Yorkshire puddings and gravy, it is a truly sumptuous feast to end your week!

Vegetarians are also well catered for, with many of our dishes available with a vegetarian option, including our carvery which comes with TWO homemade vegetarian choices – a delicious nut roast and a vegan lentil roast.

Top review

John

Dined 4 days ago

We visited at a Sunday lunch time. Three of us had the carvery roast, one the specials board Hunter's Chicken and one a half chicken roast and I am pleased to say all 5 plates were completely cleared by us all. The food is excellent and the staff are so willing to meet any requests if they are able to. Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient service fron arrival to bill settlement. We just loved Seaton Beach when we first visited some 20 years ago but it will not be that long before we visit again and of course, we will have lunch (or dinner) at The Smugglers Inn. Thank you to all the team for looking after us so well.

Muddy Beach

4.6

4.6 (23)

£25 and under

British

Penryn

About the restaurant

Do you want chilled vibes, delicious food and a great view? If the answer is yes, try Muddy Beach Cafe Penryn.

Couples, families, and even four-legged friends are welcome here from morning to midnight. Muddy Beach has a large indoor area for those chillier times and a lovely spacious outdoor area overlooking the Penryn River for when the days are warm and evenings long drawn out.

Muddy Beach offers brunch and dinner and sometimes hosting feature themed events like Paella Nights, Boozy Brunch, Foodie Nights etc. It has a great selection of wines, cocktails, and coffees so what more could you want…?

Top review

Claire

Dined 5 days ago

Another lovely meal at Muddy Beach, food is always amazing and the staff are always really friendly and helpful

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Halfway House

4.5

4.5 (591)

£25 and under

Pub

Penryn

About the restaurant

If you're looking for a welcoming atmosphere along with great food and drinks, all served in a beautiful Cornish setting, then the Halfway House pub in Penryn is the place for you. Our spacious pub has plenty of room for everyone and families are more than welcome, including your four-legged friends!

Top review

Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Another lovely carvery, the food is delicious and a really nice atmosphere, highly recommend.

The Rising Sun

4.5

4.5 (302)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Truro

About the restaurant

Set on Mitchell Hill, a medieval route from the city of Truro to the East, in a quiet, historical quarter, The Rising Sun is the hub of the local community and a destination for visitors to the county. Surrounded by charming lanes with views to the cathedral, diverse historical buildings, an abundance of trees and greenery.
Seven years ago Katie & Tom Hannon stepped into a very dark and sad shell of a pub. An overwhelming amount of work paled into insignificance against the excitement at what they thought could be created in this out of the way building with a very long and interesting history. A lot of hard labour ensued to create their vision of showcasing the best qualities of a modern pub; seamlessly combining carefully sourced, sophisticated yet familiar food and drink in a welcoming authentic pub environment. Elegant, delicious food alongside fantastic local beers, unusual wines and a great array of craft spirits all wrapped up in a relaxed atmosphere.

Top review

Frank

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Great overall experience, despite service being slow. You feel like you’re in your favorite neighborhood restaurant/bar and keep looking around for your friends and neighbors

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