Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Cornwall

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Cornwall? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Amanzi South African Restaurant Falmouth

4.9

4.9 (501)

£26 to £40

Southern African

Falmouth

About the restaurant

We are a small independent family-run restaurant located in the heart of Falmouth, Cornwall.

Carolyn and Ian - your hosts, would love to make your experience at Amanzi a relaxed, warm, and accommodating one. Born in Malawi and Zambia respectively, they spent most of their lives in South Africa; now residing here in Falmouth bringing all the flavours of Southern Africa directly to your plate.

We hope to see you soon, and that your dining experience with us will be memorable and different.

Top review

Treve

Dined 2 days ago

Awesome food, friendly service and chilled atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!

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4.9

4.9 (138)

£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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Kirsty

Dined 3 days ago

Our second visit to Slice and we’ll definitely return again! Such an interesting and extensive menu, it’s hard to choose. The portions are enormous and amazing value for money. Excellent service too.

St. Eia

4.9

4.9 (16)

£26 to £40

Bistro

St Ives

About the restaurant

St. Eia is an intimate wine bar & 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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jonathanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Super wine bar/coffee shop that is so much more! Just around the corner from Tate St Ives you will find a safe harbour, with sharing size plates of wonderfully prepared food. Plus a well stocked wine cellar. And loverly people!!

Tricky's at The Tolgus Inn

4.8

4.8 (507)

£25 and under

British

Redruth

About the restaurant

Tricky's Restaurant and Bar is a great place to dine. Our large restaurant offers cosy corners for intimate diners as well as space to accommodate large parties. We have created a varied menu to cater for all tastes and budgets. From light lunchtime bites to a hearty three course meal and, there's plenty for the children enjoy as well!

We offer fantastic food, wines, real ales and great service! Combine all these with a warm welcome and you can see why Tricky's is as popular as ever. Relax on Sundays and visit Tricky's - the home of the Sunday roast.

During the month of DECEMBER we are running a limited lunch and evening menu only.

If you would like to book for one of our Festive Lunches or Christmas Set Menus please call the restaurant team as we will require a pre-order and a deposit.

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RussellVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely food and attentive staff, although it was not the normal menu , understandable at this time of year, excellent as always

Host St Ives

4.7

4.7 (273)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

St Ives

About the restaurant

Bar, Pizzas & Snacks! Service with a smile from a team that really cares is at the core of what we do in our lovingly restored nineteenth centaury building!

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Ross

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic food and service. The staff were so friendly highly recommend

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4.7

4.7 (84)

£25 and under

Italian

Newquay

About the restaurant

handmade pasta restaurant coming to newquay, cornwall.

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Karen

Dined 4 days ago

As usual delicious freshly cooked food which is simply and unaffectedly presented and full of flavour - the ingredients are local where possible. Lovely food

Hooked on the Rocks

4.7

4.7 (142)

£41 and over

Seafood

Falmouth

About the restaurant

Nothing quite captures the spirit of a Cornish summer than following a summertime dip in its azure waters with a plate of lusciously fresh local seafood. Happily, that's just the experience to be found here at Hooked on the Rocks, which is just yards from the shore of Swanpool beach near Falmouth.

Visit to experience local, sustainable seafood such as Falmouth Bay scallops, Falmouth Bay lobster or crab, whole fish from Newlyn Fish Market or a Shellfish Platter to share, all designed to satiate the appetite of any sandy‑toed gourmet.

Dogs are welcome in our heated awning area or on our sea view terrace.

Head Chef: Jack Frame

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Huw

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing food in a lovely environment with a brilliant view.

The Longstore, Charlestown

4.6

4.6 (284)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

St Austell

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Longstore in Cornwall where we celebrate the best things life has to offer.

Top review

Lee

Dined on 23 Dec 2024

Really had a good time here , friendly welcoming and attentive team of staff. The restaurant looks great , contemporary and fantastic views over Charleston harbour and with an excellent vibrant atmosphere. Our meals were simply superb, very high quality produce used especially the steaks. This has become a family Christmas tradition now because we all enjoy it here so much. Thanks to all the team there.

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Experience

YULETIDE SET MENU

Experience

New Years Eve at The Longstore Charlestown

Experience

Battle of the Boybands Bottomless Brunch

WAX at Watergate Bay

4.5

4.5 (705)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Newquay

About the restaurant

WAX is Watergate bays newest venue. The Bar and Kitchen offers you a chance to experience amazing food and drink while overlooking the iconic bay.

If your looking for a table of 6 or more please give us a call 01637 860353
Please note, our table turnover time is 1.5hrs

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Helen

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

We really enjoyed a festive meal at WAX today. I love Watergate Bay and parking was free as it was out of season...bonus...nice beach walk with dog...bonus...then on to WAX where staff were friendly, food was scrumptious and atmosphere warm and welcoming x thank you, we are looking forward to our next visit xXx

The Upper Deck

4.4

4.4 (80)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Rock

About the restaurant

Relaxed Bistro Style Beachfront Restaurant & Bar with a large open air balcony/terrace that can be covered for eating outside. (with outside heaters and guest Blankets on the cooler days).

Dog friendly, seasonal and local foods of the highest standards served daily.

Local Cornish Beers and Spirits served, Exciting Seasonal Specials changed weekly & Sunday Roast service added on Sundays from October to March.

Monthly Supper Clubs and Special Regular events feature throughout the year.

The restaurant features breathtaking views across to Padstow, out to sea, over the Camel Estuary and across the vast beaches below.

The Padstow to Rock passenger Ferry docks just below the Restaurant every few minutes.

Open all Day for Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Teas & Cakes and Dinner.

Restaurant has just received a full refurbishment in September 2023.

Top review

David

Dined 3 days ago

Really no ice lunch with good service , dog friendly , food was great had three good courses.

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Experience

New Years Eve Dinner 2024

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