Caffè Rojano by Paul Ainsworth in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We had a lovely meal at Cafe Rojano - eventually. The food was good - especially the PX glazed chicken wings (I bought the cookbook just to get this recipe!) - but we were left waiting for almost 15 minutes at the door before being shown to our table. We had booked well in advance, and it was a good job we had. The place was packed, and the serving staff were doing their best, but it just seemed a little - hectic. We weren't in a rush, but it took the shine off what could have been a delightful evening.

Had an amazing experience at Rojano’s today for lunch. We were a party of 4 vegans, one omni and another vegan with a nut allergy and the staff could not be more accommodating! The food was amazing and really good value. Our server was so helpful and friendly, it was only when we left we hadn’t left a tip, we thought the service charge was included but it wasn’t! Gutted as she 100% deserved a tip 😣 We can’t remember her name, but she was also front of house, so we’d like to apologise and say a massive thank you!!

Whilst this wasn’t our first visit as we live in Yorkshire we can’t come as often as we would love to. All the staff are friendly and professional especially Jamie at this visit. The food is amazing, Fresh and tasty just delicious. Can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Well worth more than the five stars given. Can’t wait to visit again.

Busy restaurant, lovely staff, great food………………oh, and did I forget the Martini! Would go back next time I visit Padstow

A lovely place with fab staff. We didn’t have food, just drinks. The food smelt amazing though! The service was brilliant and quick. Would lovely to return to try some of the food next time!

Great friendly service from the minute you walk in and out the door Great food and prices superb, great atmosphere with a great choice of music

An amazing meal, the staff were friendly and helpful and the restaurant had a lovely atmosphere. My husband and I both ordered pasta dishes which were delicious and well portioned. My daughter had a pizza off the children's menu which was incredibly tasty. We also had desserts, the tiramisu is incredible and I haven't stopped thinking about it. Overall we loved our meal and it was reasonably priced for the quality of food! We will definitely be returning.

Lovely welcome, the lady at the door was fabulous! great atmosphere, lovely table and the food never disappoints. However the main focus of the evening was the service. Evie and Ashleigh were delightful! kind and funny, while still professional.

The food was good and the staff were lovely. The main issue I had with this restaurant was how uncredibly overpriced it was for the food being offered.

I wish I liked this more. Staff were friendly, if anything a bit overkill on the niceties. The interior is just an elevated version of what you get in Prezzo or ASK and unfortunately the pizzas not much better. Very greasy for what they are. The staff were friendly but just not worth the price tag.

I always look forward to eating here. This year again they're on point. Ellie was an amazing host (at least on par with anyone at no.6) The food was again, spot on. Octopus was out of this World tasty, the sauce too was rich and deep in flavour, thoughtful texturally too.. Mackerel was a tiny bit over-cooked for me but then personally I would eat a fish this fresh raw from the sea. Everything else spot-on. Loved it.

Great weekday evening meal. Super tasty with great service. Shared starters were superb. Limited dessert menu.

Food is fresh, perfectly cooked and tasty. Service is genuine, attentive and on point

Always love it here. Tasty food with big portions and a warm, friendly welcome. Wine a bit on the pricey side.

Each time we return to Padstow Rojanos is where we have dinner on night 1. After a long drive it's perfect, pizza or fish it's something for everyone and best of all our dog can come. All the Ainsworth restaurants are amazing and this is no exception. On this trip we took my mum whose Celiac and hates eating out due to choices. She was given her own full al le carte menu, she says the pizza was the best GF she's ever had. It was welcoming, she wasn't singled out and she had so much choice. Often people with severe intolerances are limited or awkwardly having items pointed out but as always the staff were flawless and she felt comfortable. Thank you, we love it.

Another fantastic visit to Rojanos with friends on Saturday. I had the pork rib to start which was incredible and so tasty followed by pork chop!! - it was a pork kind of night 😊 there was 6 of us and every dish looked and tasted amazing. We were sitting upstairs and had a very rowdy table of guys behind us - this really wasn’t a problem for us, quite amusing tbh but the young lad who was in charge of the area and serving us handled them brilliantly. He was an absolute credit to the restaurant. We love it here and will be back.

Wonderful flavour combinations, excellent service, and a lovely ambience

Menu had a good range. The reception and waitress were excellent and informative about the GF range.

What a fabulous place. Excellent and welcoming staff, great menu and amazing pizza. Nice touch of a birthday card on table when I arrived. Can’t wait to visit again and also try the other restaurants in Paul’s brand.

After having enjoyed our visits to Caffe Rojanos last June, we were looking forward to renewing acquaintances this year with a visit last week Tuesday 10th September and as anticipated we had a great time. My wife decided on having a few “Small Plates” dishes rather than having a main course and she thoroughly enjoyed the variety of Sicilian Arancini, Bluefin Tuna Tartare and Caffe Rojanos Fries while I settled for the Caffe Rojanos Cheeseburger with an upgrade to the special Fries - I couldn’t let my wife have the special Fries on her own! Even though we were “pleasantly full”, we couldn’t refuse the Frangelica Affogato for dessert! The young and vibrant staff were attentive and ensured we were ok throughout the meal without being intrusive … the atmosphere is buzzing yet relaxed and is enhanced with the background music. Great!

We are all big fans of Paul Ainsworth and so very excited to eat lunch here on a beautiful late summer's day. It didn't disappoint. The service was warm, friendly and faultless. Sam looked after us brilliantly from the moment we arrived and did everything to ensure we had a relaxed lunch. The food was outstanding. We had a selection of small plates and one large, shared by all five of us. Everything was delicious, but the arancini was voted the star of the show by all of us, including our 13 month old granddaughter. We were still talking about it later that evening.

Was served my Maisy and had the best night! Food was lovely and service was amazing. Definitely recommend. I had the ox cheek ragout and was very nice. The steak was the best we've ever had though. Worth every penny! Thanks for a great night!!

Regular visitors to Rojano. The arancini, children's pizza and the diavola were knock out. However, the burger was so wet. The bottom of the bun had almost disintegrated so when we picked it up the patty and onion ring actually fell out and landed on the plate leaving a sloppy mess - needing to be eaten with a knife and fork. If you are going to charge £20 for a burger at least make sure it can be eaten properly.

Paul Ainsworth's Italian restaurant in the heart of Padstow. I would recommend booking in advance but walks in are also welcome but you might have to wait.

We had such a wonderful time here. One of the party was celebrating a birthday and they had a lovely little card waiting for her and all the servers wished her Happy Birthday! The staff were lovely, very attentive and friendly without being too fussy. Olly was really sweet and looked after us well. There was lots of choice (even separate vegetarian, vegan, GF menus) and all seemed reasonably priced. We all plumped for pizzas and they were superb. And desserts were plentiful with the Frangelico Affogato a big hit. Definitely worth a visit if you get to Padstow.

In a town full of choice eateries this doesn't disappoint. We chose a simple (but not boring) option with Pizza and Burger, both were exceptional. How can you be excited by a Cheeseburger,well I can only say try it - you won't be disappointed. Layers of flavour in a stack (pickles/onion ring/salad) rounded off with a relish that I hope they start selling in jars... Surprisingly good value for money...it must have taken ages to plate this...we will be back. Plus they made our hounds very welcome. Thanks all

Love this place. A must visit. The staff are so friendly too...nothing is too much trouble. The pizzas are sooo tasty. And great value for money

The most delicious burger ever- tasty rib beef and outstanding addons - onion rings especially. Same price as any ordinary pub burger - excellent value for money

Great food tucked round the corner from the harbour. Nice atmosphere and really good selection of vegetarian alternatives (might have to ask for the menu). The pizzas were good and the desserts were delicious.

Cafe Rojano serves up a menu of wonderful food, with starters and mains that truly delight. The wine selection is commendable, a perfect accompaniment to the quality of the fare. However, the beer selection is rather disappointing, particularly given the rich array of local brews. At £6 for a small bottle of Camden Pale—translating to an eye-watering £11.36 a pint—it feels like a missed opportunity. For those seeking non-alcoholic options, the choices are woefully limited. A local alcohol-free cider and a couple of mocktails would greatly enhance the appeal for drivers, pregnant patrons, and those abstaining for other reasons. Service, on our visit, felt rushed. As the first guests of the evening, we were unceremoniously hurried through our meal, perhaps to make way for the next table. This experience stands in stark contrast to the more leisurely pace one might expect from a Michelin-rated establishment.

Came with the family 10 (ish) years after me and my wife dined at No.9 for our honeymoon. Sadly the kids would not have been worth reliving the experience there, but Rojano had them and me and my parents covered with exceptional food, service and atmosphere Highly recommended

Delicious food and awesome service. The beef cheek ragu was well balanced and hearty and paired well with the rocket and parmesan. I liked the addition of lemon zest over the salad.

Really tasty food, we had a delicious pizza and ox cheek ragu. would recommend this place if visiting for the day and want a nice lunch!

We got pizzas to take away as the restaurant was very busy. Book a couple days in advance if you want to sit in. We tried two vegan pizzas the med and picante. Some of the best vegan pizzas we've ever had! Worth trying, absolutely delicious.

The service, food, drinks and atmosphere at Cafe Rojano, Padstow - is outstanding. Booking was easily made, it was for a birthday celebration and the staff were excellent in making sure that the birthday person felt extra special. The starters were delicious and perfectly prepared. We had the Buffalo mozzarella with heritage tomatoes, arancini and bluefin tuna Tartare. Each dish was a perfect 10 out of 10. The main star of the kitchen (in my humble opinion) is the Cafe Rojano burger. It keeps me returning every year for my birthday. Whoever created this burger really thought about it and created a gastronomic delight. Moist beef patty, on a soft bun, black sesame seed onion ring, pickles, tomato - God knows what magic is in there but it certainly works. Drinks wise, they stock locally produced gins, wines and beer. I’d recommend the Camel Valley sparkling pinot noir. Thank you to the wonderful staff for another wonderful birthday celebration.

Totally amazing. We eat there every time we come to Padstow. Ox cheak pasta yum. And the rose wine is our favourite. The prices may not suit everyone but I think the clientele stays to a high level because of that . The food is amazing. I can not say enough. The choices change so always something new to try. And the homemade tiramisu is to die for and a bit naughty, it's a must try

Best meal we had in Cornwall. Highly recommended but definitely eat on the patio which is glass covered and open.

Everything's great, but the prices are steep.

Absolutely fantastic food and drink. The staff were excellent. Definitely recommend.

A warm welcome from the staff, a casual relaxed atmosphere and really, really nice food. What's not to love!

Cornish Monk fish 👌💯, fresh from the Cornish sea. Cabbage and chips is lovely.. The even got me a personal birthday card. So sweet. Thanks to my partner for taking me there. Paul & Jules from Southampton

Absolutely fabulous really really fantastic staff I had the arancini and a margarita pizza I took some of the pizza to go I was stuffed

Great service and a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately there was a lack of veggie options (no veggie pasta) and the pizza had far too much cheese (and I love cheese)!

Came with the family and the initially had some reservations of the menu items. Was it really worth the premium? I absolutely think so is my verdict. What they do, they do well, they don’t try to overdo things and adding in the service levels of this place really ensures that the place has a consistent flowing patrons.

Absolutely delicious. Best posh food I've had in a long time. Quality ingredients and great chef skills. The team we're awesome. We opted for several dishes. Hard to choose a favourite. The monkfish was fantastic, the pork Ragu was better than my famous Ragu (never said that before) pizza really tasty. Starters perfect! And that cabbage....... Blimey never had anything like it. Should have taken a picture of it before it was demolished! 10/10 (If the sun's out try get on the balcony, we did) Russ You won't go wrong if your a foodie fan!

Food was lovely & service great! Oli our waiter could not have been more friendly or helpful - what a gem!

Birthday lunch, very nice food drinks over priced spoilt the meal, seated by a speaker far too loud for conversation, August full on Emmit time Parking a mile away

Weirdly bad. Our waiter was clueless, at one point I had to tell him to move to the other end of the table so he could hear what my family were saying. We'd told them about some allergies on booking but these had to be repeated multiple times, the waiter then needed a few trips to the kitchen to confirm what we could and couldn't have. When the food finally arrived the dishes with adjustments for dietary requirements were loudly announced to the whole restaurant, in a good restaurant the waiter remembers who orders what, and in an ok restaurant they at least remember any those with specific requirements. The toast on one of the dishes was totally black, very burnt and inedible which must have been obvious to both the chef and waiter. We sent that back but didn't bother raising the other dishes, chips were far too salty, the gluten free burgers in particular weren't good. Some of the dishes were nice but overall I'd recommend somewhere else in Padstow, there are plenty of nicer restaurants to pick from.

Absolutely to die for - all food we had was amazing and the staff were amazing. Pricy but 100% worth it!

Very relaxed atmosphere. Warm welcome with great service. Food was fabulous and good value.

Beautiful setting, delicious food and staff were very helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend.

Another amazing dinner. Hannah rocks. She should be given a pay rise immediately. Thank you all!

Fabulous welcome & service, lovely food. Great to be presented with a vegetarian menu when they knew we were veggie really simplified everything & there were plenty of delicious choices. Loved it will be back.

Very warmly welcomed - I loved that the staff each introduced themselves as they came to our table. It was exceptional service. The food was outstanding, a great selection beautifully cooked and presented. This is a very well organised and managed restaurant, rare to find such care and consideration. It was an absolute joy to spend the evening here.

I went here with some family and friends. The atmosphere was amazing and the restaurant beautifully decorated. Food was life changing! even having the option to have a ‘small plate’ of anything on the menu. The service… impeccable! Thank you Jamie for the amazing service, ensuring our drink were refilled and that we were happy with our food. Thank you all for an amazing experience, great restaurant, great team :) see you soon 💗

What a place. Delicious food and great service. Massive shout out to Ashley, so helpful and a fantastic hostess. Really went above and beyond to look after us. Thank you!

A group of 8 plus a baby joined for dinner tonight, our waitor was Ollie. We had such a fabulous time! Food was incredible - we visited the area this time last year and had to return to this restaurant - the atmosphere was great. But the service was exceptional! Having a friendly, cheerful and attentive waitor made the experience! The cook chatted to us last year and remembered the baby that was with us and she was SO kind! She chatted with him and even gave him a biscuit! The good heartedness of the staff at this restaurant really made all the difference! And the food was incredible. Will be coming back next year!

Super food , value for money, great service, and also accommodated my sausage dog x

Hands down the best restaurant meal I have had in months - This place is a gem.

Great service and good food. We went with a 10 month old and it was very child friendly.

Great food Great Atmosphere 10/10

Great place and a fantastic menu. Service by Sam and his team was perfect all night. Highly recommended - will be visiting again.

Our server, Sam was great. He was so helpful with recommendations. We ordered the tear and share for the main and it was great value for money and size for a lunch.

The best restaurant in England I've eaten since I lived here 8 years ago.

Lovely food all round, recommend the pasta dishes - all seemed very fresh

Put simply the venue needs a name change to “cafe perfection” so dam good

Just simply amazing in every way! Every time!!!

Lovely place, as a solo traveler I felt welcomed by friendly staff. The food was full of flavour + thoughtful touches like crème fraîche on the coleslaw, extra seasonings & pickled veg on the wings, parmesan on the chips, great arancini. It can be rare to find a places that season their food so well. Highly recommend!

The food is out of this world, absolutely delicious. Amazing atmosphere and excellent service. I recommend trying the arancini!

An impromptu light lunch at this charming Italian restaurant in Padstow. We spotted the first floor balcony was in the sun on this beautiful Sunday in May. Prosecco, food and service all excellent.

Thank goodness there’s somewhere else to eat in Padstow! Fantastic food and the staff were smiling and helpful. Great value for money too. Will be back. Cool vibes.

Try the truffle arrancini, very very good!

A fantastic place for great food in Padstow. There is a lot of choice in this beautiful coastal harbour, and it is impossible to leave hungry. Caffe Rojano has a relaxed yet very special feel about it. I could quite easily visit it every day or for a special occasion. The service is excellent 👌 you are made to feel very special, and the front of house team can help you with the choices on the menu. The Mackrell for me is the star in the small plate section. It is so fresh and full of flavour. Local produce cooked to perfection, definitely a place to return too.

Food is absolutely outstanding. Our server was will, and he was more than helpful. He was a very happy chap. 100% recommend 👌

Absolutely outstanding food and service. Couldn't fault. Can't wait to go back.

Brilliant, waiters really great, food and drinks lovely!

Fabulous atmosphere, service and food this evening. Served by our very attentive and professional waiter, Ollie. Our first visit, but it surely won’t be our last.

Just superb. Sri coni is heaven

Great for a date night! The food and drinks were delicious. The staff were friendly. And the atmosphere was so nice. We really enjoyed our evening.

Very friendly service. Best pizza ever!

Absolutely fantastic restaurant with fabulous staff and really delicious food, could not recommend more! We ordered the ox cheek ragout, Arancini and the burger and all were absolutely delicious. We were especially touched by how kind and accommodating the staff were, particularly the hostess (unfortunately didn’t catch her name). A member of our group has to isolate for medical reasons and they immediately offered to open up a closed section of the restaurant so that we could sit inside. They truly went above and beyond and we couldn’t be happier with our experience here.

Lovely restaurant, good service but disappointing food. Having been to the Mariners I had high expectations for Caffe Rojano - which sadly weren’t met. Starter of mackerel tartare was the best thing I ate - (if we’re being specific, which I am, the mackerel wasn’t “tartare” as it was cooked) - well balanced flavours, seasoned perfectly and good portion size. Crispy squid was ok, nothing to write home about, a little under seasoned. Diavolo pizza was average. Rojano fries were disappointing (could barely taste the seaweed and rosemary seasoning, the Parmesan was there but was tasteless, the mayonnaise was the only thing I felt was bringing anything to the bowl). Broccoli side was fine, olive oil it was dressed with was good quality. Brown butter ice cream was disappointing- I ate some before pouring on the espresso. just tasted like plain soft serve as the brown butter flavour just wasn’t present. Not worth the price. Overall, I wouldn’t rush back, nor recommend. A shame since Paul Ainsworths name should bring a lot to the table.

Once again, it was lovely food, and we were very well looked after by Ollie. Always a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 10 out of 10 as always x

As we visited Padstow today, Easter Monday 1st of April 2024. We had the opportunity to visit the ROJANO caffe. The staff are great and the service was outstanding, the meal was wonderful, there isn't anything the staff wouldn't do for you. I would like to give praise to all the staff, front of house, waiting staff and of the cooking personnel, for a fantastic meal. Our stay at Padstow was all the better for it. Yours with kind regards, Wayne an Elizabeth Gammon.

Great clarity on gluten free items, which was excellent and inclusive. Arancini were amazing. GF pizza is difficult to assess .....

Stopped by after a long walk from Polzeath. Decided to grab a pizza and a few snacks.. beer and food were delicious. Dog was also gifted a water bowl. Great place.. will be returning.

Hospitality next to none! The staff are a joy and the food just as good. Five stars all round from me and highly recommended!

Had a fantastic meal lastnight. Would certainly recommend this restaurant. Braised Ox Cheek Ragu was beautiful. Pizzas were fantastic too along with the Hispi Cabbage.

Lovely meal in nice surroundings, attentive friendly professional staff,quick service. Vegan menu available. Not far and a pleasant walk to the Restaurant from the carpark.

Lovely, dog friendly (in part) restaurant in the heart on Padstow. The staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive throughout our visit. The food quality was top rate, portion sizes generous and prices reasonable given the overall experience. Well worth a visit.

Great atmosphere great food really enjoyed ourselves the staff were so great especially our tall waitress who was so attentive

More expensive and poorer value than previous visits . Pizza had soggy bottom and pork chop came with no veg or potatoe . If you are going a restaurant you want a meal not just a piece of meat . On the upside service was excellent and we mentioned the soggy pizza they took it off the bill . But overall poor value for money .

Came in for lunch and had the sharing platter Absolutely amazing! And the service was 10/10

Very good food music was for me too loud and the wrong type for such mixed crowd

Having booked a table for late lunch the week before we went to Cornwall, because we liked the look and value of the Winter Menu, we sadly did not end up eating at Cafe Rojano. We discovered on the morning of our booking that the Winter Menu had been removed because it was Half Term! Seriously. The Winter Menu was £29.00 for 3 courses. Very affordable for a family of 4 and my boys were excited by the pizza and desert options. However, having to order from the a la carte menu was a different story. Why does everyone want to rip off the families who already have to pay higher prices to rent accommodation in the school holidays. We were very disappointed and there really is no need. Be warned, cancelling on the day can lead to a 25% cancellation fee. Fortunately, they were able to re-sell our table.

A great spot for coffee and cake to celebrate my husbands birthday. The restaurant is spacious and modern. The service was speedy and super friendly. We will be back on our next trip to Padstow.

Amazing pizzas and great and friendly staff so welcoming as soon as you walk through the door. A 5 star service and Highly recommended!

The croquettas were sublime, pork chop great and pasta great. Good value and delicious. They have rock up tables in the front conservatory

Called in for lunch without a booking. Clearly popular even on a dull and damp February day. Staff welcoming, friendly and efficient. Food was very good, can recommend the squid and the croquettes. Not inexpensive but very enjoyable and it was my daughter's birthday so well worth it.

Superb food, wonderful service and a very enjoyable evening. The only thing we found annoying was the loud music. I suppose we should have asked for it to be turned down but you always feel so old and grumpy saying 'could you turn the music down please'.