Appleton's Bar & Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We had booked 2 months in advance, giving creditcard as guarantee, specifically asked not to be seated near dogs, as the place is very dogfriendly. As you enter there is a large pink neon sign saying we should probably hang something here, atmosphere pizzeria, when I gave our name, we were given 2 seats, facing a wall, seriously, this is supposed to be an very upscale restaurant, after we complained we eventually were given a table on first floor, where there were no dogs...the food was very good, but the service absoljutely hopeless, and since this IS expensive dining, seriously, paper napkins !!!

Excellent meal with my wife this last week, good choice of nibbles, starters main courses and desserts, all presented beautifully, served with a smile without any delays. Food was excellent, in a good atmosphere in this great restaurant in wonderful Fowey

We visited Appleton’s as we were breaking up our trip from London to St Ives with a short stay in Fowey. In my view having now visited Appleton’s no visit to Fowey is complete without sampling some food at this amazing restaurant. My wife and I chose two different starters she had the prawns and I had the Octopus. We both agreed the Octopus with an N’duja sauce was simply amazing. Possibly the tastiest octopus dish we have ever eaten. That’s not to say the prawns weren’t delicious it’s just one dish has to come first!! For mains we both went for pasta with me picking the Lobster and my wife the crab Linguine. We shared 50/50 and are still arguing about which dish was the best!! To top it all the service and atmosphere were both wonderful and we cannot wait to find another excuse to visit Fowey and this wonderful restaurant!

We had a great dinner here on a Friday evening. All three courses were excellent and we could see why Appletons gets such high reviews, and we’d definitely eat here again. A marvellous highlight for our last evening in Fowey. Curiously, service initially appeared to be a little rushed. The pre appetisers we ordered (with drinks) never arrived, although the starters ( ordered after) did turn up pretty quickly followed fairly rapidly after by the mains. After this though things were pretty relaxed even after ordering desserts and we were the last people in the restaurant and were not hurried in any way.

We have eaten here a lot and it is always good. Last week was no exception. Lyndsey and Andy continue to serve excellent food. As this is an Italian restaurant there were a lot of pasta dishes, as I am not a pasta fan I had Cod which was the best fish I had in Cornwall. Sadly there are very few top class restaurants in Fowey but this is the best. David and Trish. Bath

Lovely place, clean and uncluttered- staff attentive but no overly Food was amazing, I had lamb shoulder which was superb, so tasty and moreish. Atmosphere was fine, a little stark, but thats their style. Loved the open kitchen - food presentation was also beautiful. Prices are on the higher side, but eating out is expensive now and for this quality it will cost more. Will definitely go back next time we are in Fowey

What a find. Amazing service and the food was outstanding. After a poor experience in our hotels restaurant last night we were feeling rather deflated ortoxilaely as this was to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Luckily we found you online and managed to book table for the same ecenimg. Thank you for making our weekend special

Visiting Fowey with friends for a birthday treat. Went on the Hall Walk and then found Appletons whist meandering through the beautiful streets of Fowey. We were quite late for lunch and thought we may be too late but on entering the restaurant we were greeted by exceptionally friendly staff who made us feel welcome. We ordered a two course meal which was just delicious. Nothing was too much trouble. The food, service, location and facilities were all top notch would definitely recommend to friends and family and look forward to going there again.

We have visited Appleton’s quite a few times over the last couple of years and it is always excellent. Always a warm welcome on arrival. The staff are friendly. The food is consistently excellent, at our most recent visit the cheesecake with rhubarb dessert was a real standout. The numerous choices of negronis, as well as the selection of Italian wines make for difficult choices as to what to drink. We very much look forward to visiting again when we are back in Fowey.

My friends and I supported a Lifeboat Charity event on Friday night. The atmosphere was electric, the staff were efficient and attentive. The free welcome drink was completely unexpected, and THE INCREDIBLE FOOD… Speechless! I cannot rate this restaurant highly enough. If you are ever in Fowey and fancy an unexceptional meal with amazing hosts, this is the restaurant for you. And what an extremely generous gesture for Appleton’s to support such a local and worthy charity. Great night 🫶

What a great place to dine. We have been in Padstow for a break so decided to venture south specifically to visit Appleton's and it definitely was worth the trip. As soon as I tasted the anchovy and sage fritters we knew a good meal was in store. Excellent pasta as you expect given Andie's head chefs role at both the flagship Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurants. Great cocktail list (11 negroni to choose from) an interesting no/lo selection and a short but well chosen Italian wine list. Also to find a Sgroppino outside of Italy was a great surprise! Wish we didn't live 200 miles away but will return when back down in that neck of the woods. Well done chef and team.

We stopped in on 23/12 for a quick lunch and on the recommendation of a friend. We were not disappointed. Excellent wine list and the food was excellent. Also a small portion of a regular dish for our 20 month old was no trouble for them. Often the children’s menu’s are typically nuggets/fish and chips / burger etc. it was good to be able to order a half size pasta. Lovely bright premises tucked away in a small charming street and the staff were just lovely and helpful. Recommended.

A birthday meal with family that catered to everyone’s taste. We were greeted at the door with a warm welcome, coats taken and seated promptly. Nothing was too much trouble. An incredible experience all round. service, atmosphere and food were all 10/10. The evening was faultless, thank you to the Appletons team

I LOVE this place. We went for a visit today for what is rapidly becoming our in-between Christmas and New Year tradition. As always the deep fried anchovy and sage leaves were out of this world and the courses that followed were equally as awesome and delicious. It is lovely to see Andy cooking in his restaurant and the atmosphere is always one of calm. All of the staff are very friendly and efficient and nothing is too much trouble. My husband has a dairy intolerance and one of the waitresses took time to discuss his options with the kitchen and then noted them all down on his menu. There aren’t enough adjectives to describe how brilliant Appletons is. It is quite simply my favourite restaurant and I am forever grateful that I live close enough to visit it often.

We went for dinner this evening and the meal was lovely as was the atmosphere, staff and the vibe. The menu selection wasn’t huge but the slow cooked lamb was divine - literally melted in the mouth 🤤 the staff were all very friendly, knew the menu VERY well and very attentive and accommodating.

Great setting, lovely food and friendly service. Booked last minute having wanted to come here for sometime having heard good things about it. Certainly we weren’t disappointed. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, efficient and at just the right pace. This is a great place.

Such a wonderful restaurant. We’ve eaten here a few times being lucky enough to live a ferry ride away in Mevagissey. The food is always exceptional, the crab linguine is genuinely a masterpiece and you have to try the fried sage and anchovy bites, incredible. Always welcoming and wonderful staff who have accommodated us both as a drop in and as a reservation. Try the Vie De Romans Chardonnay on the wine menu, genuinely a special wine. Will keep coming here and looking forward to our next meal.

Top notch food, drink, service and atmosphere. All in all this is a lovely place to enjoy your evening. Will recommend to everyone, no hesitation.

We enjoyed a fabulous meal at Appletons. However, it was spoiled by the attitude of the man who seemed to be in charge. When we queried the cost and size of some of our glasses of wine, he was both rude and dismissive. Such a pity. We had booked a table for the following week which we reluctantly cancelled as we didn't want to come across him again.

We were a walk-in on a Saturday afternoon and fancied the 2-course, £25 set lunch menu. The restaurant had a lovely ambiance and we were sat in a quiet corner upstairs where we really enjoyed mussels and frites, and a sausage ragu. This was followed by a delicious chocolate brownie and ice cream. Overall, this was a really pleasant experience and super friendly staff, and we’d highly recommend. We will definitely be back!

The whole visit was great. The welcome and expertise shown in presenting the ingredients of a stunning menu paved the way for excellence. From cocktails to deserts everything was very, very good. 6 very happy guests.

A warm welcome and friendly accommodating staff. Drinks menu was extensive. Two course lunch was delicious, saffron sausage ragu was fantastic. Brownie and ice cream desserts superb. Thank you for an amazing dining experience.

What an absolute gem of a place. Stunning food, excellent wine and super helpful staff. Everything that came out of the kitchen was delicious! Well done xx

Outstanding food, service, awesome in all respects, such a pleasure to dine well, with excellent range of cocktails and some dam good wine.

Super good meal and service. Food was delicious, would definitely return when we’re in the area next time.

Went to Appleton last night and just had to go back. Why? The food was fantastic and service was great. Going back was a good decision as it showed it was not a one off. Food was as good and service (different crew) was equally...

Having heard good things from chef friends and as we are staying in Fowey a reservation had to be made. So pleased we came. An interesting and inviting menu and a wine list that supports the dishes well. The little sage leaf and anchovy fried...

Everything was perfect! Nduja stuffed queen olives as a nibble whilst sampling a ‘Lemon meringue sgroppino’ cocktail - that had a super light & creamy egg white sorbet. Followed by octopus, cockles & white beans with nduja for me and pickled figs with Gorgonzola for...

This was our second visit and it was still excellent, having visited in April whilst on holiday and we have returned again. The food was really good, wine choice good and service. Such a shame we don’t live here as we would definitely visit more...

21st Birthday celebration for our son. Very welcoming with really friendly staff, amazing food and nice to be able to take our dog

Extremely welcoming staff from the moment we entered. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and wine. Our server was able to advise and recommend dishes to us with detailed information about each one. Fabulous food. Great presentation. It was nice to have decent sized...

Very nice food and a lively service. Very nicely decorated, adding to a pleasant ambiance. Recommended.

We had a wonderful experience at Appleton's Bar & Restaurant. This was our 3rd visit in the last two years and it just gets better and better. I can understand why this restaurant has a Michelin Star. The waitress was delightful. The cockle starter is...

We were lucky enough to secure a table at short notice in Regatta week and what a treat it was. The whole family from teenagers to grand-parents were blown away by the food at Appleton's across the range from Seafood to Steaks - exquisite!

Fantastic food. It really was outstanding. My only minor criticism is that the seating was a little spartan and the background music too loud - to do the food and service justice.

What a really lovely restaurant with delicious food. We enjoyed being able to watch the chefs at work and understand why they have won a mitchellin star and this is definitely reflected on the price. It was expensive but on the whole worth it, the...

We were a little concerned that our four legged companion might not fit into a Michelin Star rated restaurant but we needn’t have worried as the staff were amazing. The ambiance is perfectly balanced and is warm and welcoming. Service was first class and the...

I choose this restaurant after reading Trip Advisor reviews of restaurants in Fowey. The service was friendly & efficient and the food was sensational. The wine list is a little expensive but well sourced. I would highly recommend dining here if you are in the...

We were rather surprised when we walked into the restaurant , its has much more of a cafe feel with a basic, quite stark feel . Our next surprise was the London prices on the menu , starters circa £16 mains £26 .Whilst the wines...

Our experience was not wonderful, we do not mind paying for great food, but this was not great, a lack lustre atmosphere with quite unexciting food. Really expensive drink prices, as a local we have tried it and we will not be returning, there are...

A very special dining experience with outstanding food and attentive service. Dog friendly and very spacious. Menu is creative and delicious and caters well for all dietary needs (I ate fish and my wife had the vegetarian menu). The best place you can eat in...

Midweek visit with my family plus puppy. Sat downstairs as we had our puppy , but the staff made us and him very welcome. All dishes ordered were excellent , so happy we chose to dine there. Price wise £55-60 a head for 3 courses...

Great informal but quality restaurant. Good menu, well crafted dishes and something for everyone. I had the crab linguini and my wife the flat iron steak - both delicious. The wine list offers a good selection of wines by the glass. Staff are friendly and...

Cannot fault anything, fantastic! The food is amazing, The restaurant is very chilled and they allow dogs downstairs which is a bonus. The staff are always attentive without being too pushy.

This was a 60th birthday meal with a small number of friends and family (7 people in all). The staff were very relaxed, knowledgable about the menu and wines and not very humorous with quirky requests later in the evening. The food was superb and...

Fantastic grub served by well trained staff in a clean modern setting right in the heart of the village.

Excellent food and service but spoilt by sky high wine prices. £48 for a bottle of Prosecco. £48 for a bottle of Gavi.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant in Fowey. Stylish and comfortable dining space, friendly, knowledgable and relaxed staff but .. it is the food that you must come for. This chef really knows how to cook. Every dish we had from the anchovy and sage fritti as starters,...

A lovely lunch. I like having a small menu to choose from. Plenty of choice. Flat iron steak was beautiful. Only criticism was that the aspargus with the meal was cut through the middle. I'm a bit disappointed not to have a few whole spears....

This was the best meal I’ve had in years. Not only was the food incredible, the service was excellent. So much so I was driven to write this review as soon as we left! We ended up eating four courses and every bite was exceptional,...

Exceptional, rarely experienced such quality and passion what an amazing evening thank you to Lyndsey and Andy for your efforts in making our evening unforgettable

We had dinner at Appleton's in Fowey. The food was very good and the staff very pleasant. Unfortunately the restaurant is a large open area and very noisy with people on adjacent tables shouting to be heard and this for us spoilt the occasion. The...

Holidaying in Fowey and visited twice in one week, once as a couple and then with friends. The staff were delightful and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was absolutely excellent. Lamb starter on crumpet was fabulous, as was the pea ravioli and as for...

Great evening - location central, welcome effusive, service relaxed attentive, food first class. Thoroughly recommended. Wines are London-priced, but overall good value for a first-class meal.

Lovely food! Every course was beautifully cooked and delicious. Prices are good value considering the quality. Good wine list too.

Absolutely delicious meal. Best ravioli I have eaten. Staff very polite and unobtrusive. If you are in Fowey, would definitely recommend a visit.

Appletons is pretty high end and definitely the best restaurant in Fowey. The restaurant and bar area looked fantastic and the kitchen was very busy. Staff were slick and unobtrusive and the service was perfect. Everything arrived on time and although we opted for the...

Everything about Appleton’s was perfect. The service was impeccable and the food was fresh and cooked to perfection. I went with my parents and none of us could fault anything from any of our three courses. I’d particularly recommend the octopus to start, it was...

Wonderful every time. We have been lucky enough to go 3 times this year and it's Wonderful everytime. The staff are just the most lovely staff we have ever had in a restaurant constantly so thank you. This place is laid back yet everything is...

This is probably the best restaurant we’ve been to in the South of England. And we’ve been to some very good restaurants, even Michelin starred. And we don’t usually like Italian-inspired cuisine outside Italy, because it is either amateurish or pretentious. But at Appleton food...

My wife and I had dinner there last night for the first time ever, and it was the finest meal that we have ever had. My past career allowed me to dine with "A " list celebrities and members of the royal family , dinning...

Wow, completely blown away by tonight's meal, so much so, that we had to write this review as soon as we got back to the hotel. Our Starters of Scallop Risotto & Asparagus were so good. Mains of Flat Iron Steak & Squid Ink Linguine...

Lindsey and girls were amazing !the chefs are making some delicious food . Absolutley amazed ! We visited from London and loved the place !

We’ve been fans of Appleton’s since it opened in Fowey and we live in Polruan across the way. I’ve always loved the angnalotti ever since it appeared as a main course a couple of years ago. Now as a starter with a lamb ragu it...

We dined at the restaurant this week and it was fabulous- our daughter booked for us as a birthday treat and we thoroughly enjoyed it - the food, the service was brilliant. Would definitely recommend and also will return.

The experience started as we entered, warmly greeted despite muddy boots and dog. Amazing selection of cocktails, worth checking out online before visiting so more time can be spent tasting than reading. The arancini was amazing, cheeky dog tried to steal one and spent the...

We had the most delicious meal at Appleton’s. The menu made it difficult to choose as everything sounded so good. We chose the mozzarella with bee pollen, buttermilk and walnuts, and the slow cooked lamb ragu pasta. I have to say the mozzarella was very...

Sublime food, lovely relaxed atmosphere and great service. The flank steak melted in the mouth and together with the smoked white bean purée and jus were utterly delicious. The pasta dishes were generous and delicious and the starters including the sage anchovy fritters and arancini...

Another excellent meal. Always the highlight when visiting Fowey. Thank you Gordon and team and see you again in May, in July, probably in September and definitely at New Year.

Always good to dine in a committed family fine dining establishment. This is a star venue. Creative and marvellously presented food with local flavours and ingredients. Such a delightful and original menu it was hard to choose! Wide range of cocktails and good wine choice...

Firstly ,the staff were excellent but it ends there. Limited menu choice and the food served was luke warm . Everything is ridiculously overpriced particularly the wine list. £48 for a bottle that would cost you a tenner in a local store is a huge...

Fantastic from the moment we walked in. Greeted so warmly, great service throughout. Nothing was too much trouble & spot on with timings. Food was simply fantastic, all 3 courses. Particularly enjoyed the coppa ham with poached pear to start. The cheesecake was divine! Really...

Just… WOW! We had the best meal at Appleton’s this evening, faultless from start to finish. As a gluten free diner I’m used to compromising on the menu but this was genuinely one of the best meals I’ve ever tasted (I had the coppa starter...

This is a wonderful place right in the centre of Fowey. It has a great atmosphere and a buzz about it. If i lived in Fowey I would be there every week (money allowing!). Really knowledgeable and friendly staff and fantastic food what more could...

Yesterday I was treated to a birthday meal at this restaurant where we received excellent and courteous service. The menu was refreshingly different and the food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was casual and I was pleased to see that, at least lunch time, well...

Staying in Fowey for my 'significant birthday' as a surprise trip and having had a very disappointing meal on our special first night at our hotel....someone recommended we try Appletons on the second night...WOW ! what a saving grace..the Appletons and their delightful and professional...

I’ve been mulling this over all day and I can honestly say that I think Appleton’s is one of my favourite restaurants, anywhere, ever. It’s not ‘just’ the food - although that is outstanding and utterly delicious - it’s the whole ‘package’ - ambience, staff,...

We cannot thank Lindsey, Andy and the whole team for the most amazing evening. We were a party of 14 celebrating a ‘significant’ birthday and were made to feel so special. The food was beyond incredible - we cannot wait to return. Thank you so...

Dined here last night as a party of four and one word - superb!! Staff are very warm and welcoming, displaying a detailed knowledge of their menu coupled with a friendly attitude. The food was exquisite and four starters, four mains, two sides, two desserts,...

The food was excellent, well presented and tasted fantastic. Service was very good, didn’t have to wait too long between courses and staff were attentive without being over powering. My only developmental feedback is that the acoustics upstairs are quite poor - the decor is...

Fab foodie treat. As we were staying in St Austell we found this super restaurant prior to our stay. Luckily for us a table was available and the experience was excellent. The tight and well formed menu is all very tempting. Both front of house...

We had dinner for two at this chic, Italian-inspired Cornish eatery in a prime spot on the main road through the village, near the waterfront. Owned by a husband and wife team who opened two weeks before lockdown hit in March 2020. I can’t imagine...

We had dinner at Appletons, our first experience of dining at the restaurant, having had a few take aways during lockdown. It was a fabulous evening. The food was sublime ; we had scallop risotto to start followed by the beef and linguine. The whole...

We had dinner and what a wonderful meal it was. Delicately presented sea trout - like art on a plate - with intriguing flavours and textures, and crab linguine that was light, flavoursome and delicious. They even made my linguine with a different sauce as...

One of the best dinners we’ve had in ages. We started with the prawns and the risotto scallops which were both perfect. Followed them with the cod and the linguine, absolutely outstanding! We found the ambiance and the staff/ service to be what you would...

We visited Appleton's on 3 occasions during our visit to Fowey, 2 lunches and 1 dinner consisting of fish / seafood dishes together with desserts. The food and service are both excellent. We were served on several occasions by Molly who has a perfect approach...

Lovely place, great food, unfortunately my wife was violently I’ll all evening following our dinner on Friday evening The only thing we ate differently was the arancini which she consumed earlier on An expensive laxative indeed!

A short break in Fowe and Polperro to mark our 25th Wedding anniversary and despite all the years together the other half wanted to go with the flow, which means he made no dinner reservation, we were fortunate to get an early table at Appleton's....

When we were in The Maldives in April we met a lovely couple Who were very well travelled and had lived in many countries. I asked what is the best restaurant you have ever eaten at? Their answer Appletons in Fowey. What an accolade. So...

Red prawns in garlic, lobster risotto, squid ink linguine with crab etc….classy cocktails and a few glasses of Fiano..? That works. So glad we booked here well in advance of our week in Fowey. Regret not going back for a second visit because nothing else...

We had an afternoon in Fowey en route to a few days at the Eden Project & booked a meal at Appletons after investigating recommended restaurants in the area. We could not find a single fault with any element of our dining experience. The restaurant...

We have had lunch at Appleton's a few times and during lockdown enjoyed their home delivered meals, so thought it was high time we went for dinner. The staff are friendly, polite and well trained. The menu choices make your mouth water as you read...

This was our second visit to Appletons, previous visit 6 months ago. The restaurant is lovely and the staff very friendly and attentive. The food again was very nice however I was disappointed with the menu choices. They were essentially the same as our last...

Yes,the food was great,but Appleton's have a fantastic package creating an excellent night out. Outstanding cocktails, a Negroni menu! A varied and regularly changing menu. Staffed by attentive,but not overly so,local people. My special thanks to Lyndsey and James. Thank you Appleton's for providing me...

Amazing food. You HAVE to try the anchovy sage antipasta - incredible flavours. We loved the vodka cured trout and lobster risotto starters, both mains (squid ink linquini with crab and the agnoletti pasta) were superb, and the panacotta and cherry desert was probably our...

So I don’t really write reviews but the food at Appletons is incredible. We went there during our family holiday to Fowey. From start to finish the experience was amazing, from being greeted at the door to the meal was just fantastic. Don’t be put...

530pm booking in August. Spotted the Michelin board outside. Quality team present fantastic food and paired wines. Attentive friendly service. So pleased we sailed in. See you again.

We stumbled across Appletons and were lucky enough to bag their last available table that day. Exceptional menu, exceptional staff, and exceptional selection of (10 different!) negronis. The care and attention to detail was clear in everything from the presentation of food to the decor...

We visited for my husband's birthday and loved Appleton's. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and the food was some of the best we ate in Fowey. A real treat.

Excellent choice of food and wine. Food was absolutely delicious Good atmosphere and exceptional service. Highly recommended