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Dining with a sea view - Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling, St Ives, Cornwall

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

4.9
4.9
1240 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
21:30
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Innovative
In a stunning Cornish Atlantic setting, just a mile from St Ives, Ugly Butterfly restaurant and bar offers spectacular views across one of the worlds most beautiful coasts, Carbis Bay. Ugly Butterfly showcases chef Adam Handling’s passion for converting locally-sourced, quality ingredients into beautifully-presented dishes, packed full of flavour. Offering an all-day dining experience, the Ugly Butterfly bar uses trims and offcuts from the ingredients used in the restaurant to create delicious drinks and bar snacks. This bar menu will illustrate that there is no such thing as food waste, much in the same way that there is no such thing as an Ugly Butterfly.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–13:30 Afternoon Tea Wed–Sat 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01736 805800
  • Website
    http://www.uglybutterfly.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Handling
  • Private party facilities
    Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling lucky to have one of the most beautiful views of the Cornish coast. Our open plan restaurant lends itself to semi-private dining, as well as large private hire events and weddings. No matter the celebration, Ugly Butterfly is the perfect location.
  • Private party contact
    Nick: 01736 805800
  • Location
    Carbis Bay HotelCarbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2NP
  • Area
    St Ives
  • Parking details
    Parking is available within and next to the Carbis Bay Estate
  • Public transit
    BY RAIL The nearest station is Carbis Bay on the St Ives branch line. There are frequent regular connecting services to St Erth station (on the London to Penzance main line). From the train station it is only a short walk down the hill to the Estate.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • Cornwall

    Best Food

  • Cornwall

    Best Service

  • Cornwall

    Best Ambience

  • Cornwall

    Innovative

  • Cornwall

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • Cornwall

    Romantic

  • Cornwall

    Great for scenic views

  • Cornwall

    Good for special occasions

  • Cornwall

    Lively

  • West Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • West Cornwall

    Best Food

  • West Cornwall

    Best Service

  • West Cornwall

    Best Ambience

  • West Cornwall

    Best Value

  • West Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • West Cornwall

    Romantic

  • West Cornwall

    Good for special occasions

  • West Cornwall

    Lively

  • West Cornwall

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling offers a unique dining experience with "stunning views" of Carbis Bay. Guests rave about the "exceptional food" and "attentive service." The restaurant's commitment to sustainability shines through its zero-waste ethos and creative dishes. Ideal for special occasions, it leaves a lasting impression with its "beautiful presentation" and "unforgettable ambiance."

1,240 Reviews

  1. Rosaleen

    Warwickshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely excellent service and food. Would like more varied meat options. Would prefer a more upright dining chair and bill to arrive without service charge added as it is a discretionary charge.

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  2. Tom

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fish and pastry cookery was first class and the service was exceptional.

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  3. Angela

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location, lovely surroundings, food delicious and beautifully presented with contemporary and local twists, however the service was disappointing, lacking attention during our afternoon tea. The bar was quiet with only a few tables occupied, so no excuse for staff having to be asked for pots of tea during an afternoon tea service. The staff were pleasant, just not attentive which is expected of an establishment of this calibre.

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  4. Anne

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience with staff who really cared about us having an enjoyable time. Each element was explained and we enjoyed every part of our afternoon tea. The presentation and flavours were superb.

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  5. Susan

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely interesting flavours. Great theme. Lovely location. Great attention to detail.

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  6. Ciaran

    Devon

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was hit and miss. Some courses were interesting whilst others were a bit more formulaic. The pricing was a little high for the quantity and quality of food received. Service was generally good.

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  7. Ellie

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dining experience we have ever had. Flavours were incredible and not a single plate we didn’t enjoy - for someone who has never eaten fish, I loved it all! Service was absolutely amazing, everyone who visited our table took their time and knew their stuff, everyone was genuinely lovely. We can’t wait to come back, would 1000% recommend a visit.

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  8. Amanda

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and perfect service - highly recommended

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience with some incredible food. The team were great and interactive.

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  10. Lorraine

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here on a recommendation and it was an amazing experience and a wonderful way to celebrate our wedding anniversary .(the card on our table was a lovely surprise Thankyou ) The personal service , individual descriptions of each course , how it was locally sourced where possible and with an emphasis on no waste , was charming . We could not fault anything . We had the tasting menu and each dish was delicious and uniquely flavoured . The atmosphere was relaxed and the view over Carbis Bay such an added bonus . Excellent evening Thankyou

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Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling is rated 4.9 stars by 1240 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

Carbis Bay HotelCarbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2NP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    St Ives
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–13:30 Afternoon Tea Wed–Sat 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available within and next to the Carbis Bay Estate
  • Public transit
    BY RAIL The nearest station is Carbis Bay on the St Ives branch line. There are frequent regular connecting services to St Erth station (on the London to Penzance main line). From the train station it is only a short walk down the hill to the Estate.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Handling
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.uglybutterfly.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01736 805800
  • Private party facilities
    Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling lucky to have one of the most beautiful views of the Cornish coast. Our open plan restaurant lends itself to semi-private dining, as well as large private hire events and weddings. No matter the celebration, Ugly Butterfly is the perfect location.
  • Private party contact
    Nick: 01736 805800
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