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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Cornwall

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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!


A photo of Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1265)
£41 and over
British
St Ives
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Kate
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
We enjoyed another fabulous meal at ugly butterfly. Everything about the occasion was perfect. The staff were friendly, professional and very knowledgeable about the food. The description of each dish and the story that it represented made for a really great occasion. All our party felt truly pampered. The food was absolutely delicious and a really memorable experience.
A photo of Argoe restaurant
4.9
4.9 (119)
£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
Victoria
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
Delicious food as always, beautifully cooked and presented with lots of interesting flavours with super fresh local products. We were especially impressed with the way the chef and staff catered to a vegan in our party. Excellent vegan menu packed with flavour and taste.
A photo of Amanzi South African Restaurant Falmouth restaurant
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!
A photo of The Old Forge Lelant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1277)
£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
Joanna
Dined 7 days ago
Lovely food and excellent service as usual in this restaurant
A photo of The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling restaurant
4.8
4.8 (382)
£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
Cecily
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
We were made to feel extremely welcome by all the staff. The food was absolutely delightful as was the setting. Will definitely go again and thoroughly recommend to all our friends.
A photo of Host St Ives restaurant
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!
Top review
Ross
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic food and service. The staff were so friendly highly recommend
A photo of Little Ears restaurant
4.7
4.7 (84)
£25 and under
Italian
Newquay
About the restaurant
handmade pasta restaurant coming to newquay, cornwall.
Top review
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
A photo of The Longstore, Charlestown restaurant
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
Mike
Dined 7 days ago
Great place to eat, friendly staff, great tasting food
A photo of The Longstore Lemon Street restaurant
4.6
4.6 (186)
£25 and under
Steakhouse
Truro
About the restaurant
Welcome to The Longstore in Cornwall where we celebrate the best things life has to offer.
Top review
Rupert
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful experience as always. Food was exceptional, as was everything else
A photo of St Tudy Inn restaurant
4.4
4.4 (70)
£41 and over
British
Bodmin
About the restaurant
If you’re looking for the perfect mix of a Country Pub and Gastro Restauarnt, where great food and drink combined with rural escapism, then welcome to the awarding wining St Tudy Inn.

Seasonally changing menus, a bar stocked with the best Cornish & International beverages, and roaring log burners during the colder months make the St Tudy Inn a proper country pub.

Whether you’re stopping in for lunch during a Sunny countryside walk, joining one of our Supper Clubs, pulling up chairs near the fire and quenching your thirst with one of our many Cornish drinks, or simply taking a break in one of our elegant rooms for a few days, the St Tudy Inn is here to provide the sanctuary you need.

Open All Year. Quality Service. Serving the finest Cornish Produce. Dogs Welcome.

Top review
Graham
Dined 7 days ago
It was a pleasant setting, thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas lunch. Well done Paolo and your staff!
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