Duchygrub in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Such great food so tasty and imaginative. Fantastic friendly service If you’re in the area it’s a must

We had a really lovely meal at Duchy Grub and the food lived up to expectations - Greta quality and flavours. The service however was too fast, it was not paced which meant to meal was rushed which did impacted the overall experience.

Fantastic meal once again on a blustery trip to Cornwall. Everything tasted amazing, it was busy but not crowded and we had a really lovely evening. Do try this restaurant, it is fabulous and one we always book when we are in the area.

Really enjoyed the food it was a very different combination of tastes and styles of food a very refreshing approach to food service was great will go back for sure

Food is served sharing/Tapas style in a very well presented restaurant. Individual dishes are expertly prepared & presented although some were somewhat “overthought” in terms of too many flavours - fish plum and tomato water…? The only criticism is the price for what is served, £8 for 4 anchovies in some oil, £19 for a very small portion of steak tartare, really? The recommendation by the staff is 3 plates per person which if including a meat plate will take you to £30+ for what is sampling sized portions. Wine starts at £30+ and quickly gets to £50+ a bottle from the limited selection so the total can very quickly climb. Overall a good experience but hold on tight for the bill!

Best place I've been in Cornwall! Food is amazing, service brilliant. Highly recommend it. Amazing options if you are vegetarian.

Lovely place with an imaginative tapas menu. The food was so nice and great service. Would definitely recommend trialling the cocktail menu. Will definitely be back.

Very much a hidden gem! The food was some of the best I have eaten for a while. The service was excellent and everyone was very attentive. The atmosphere was lovely and I would highly recommend. My girlfriend is vegetarian and even though that meant she ate mainly small plates, she loved everyone. Cocktails are definitely a plus.

We loved our meal at The Duchygrub - such a cool place and imaginative tapas style dishes. We highly recommend. Thank you for looking after us so well.

Love this place. Friendly attentive service, good value and amazing food. Definitely should be on your list to visit if you’re visiting Cornwall.

As always a wonderful meal with super service and great atmosphere. Eating at an owner run and staffed restaurant really makes a massive difference for the whole experience. All food was amazing and will be booking again soon. Thank you Duchy Grub.

Went for an impromptu lunch yesterday. Still talking about our lunch. It was absolutely fantastic. Some of the best food we've had for a long long time. We ordered about 6 dishes including the freshest brill, mackerel, burrata with grilled peaches, heritage tomato salad with a local soft cheese and figs, slow cooked pork rib with soy and succulent hispi cabbage. I can honestly say we savoured every mouthful, with the chef demonstrating a unique talent for seasoning (salty, sweet, sour all balanced perfectly) and flavour combinations. And all served on hand made pottery plates from local clay. Can't wait to return. Thanks Duchy Grub for making our day.

Exquisite, eclectic tapas style cuisine, every dish on the menu was a winner. Interesting cocktails all served up by a wonderful team.

One of the most incredible meals we have ever had! Lovely staff, very reasonable prices and high quality produce. Couldn’t recommend higher

Hands down the most wonderful experience. This little place is a true gem, the staff were so friendly and warm. Small plates were explained really well, we loved hearing about the provenance of each dish. This place reminded us of The Landrace in Bath which is close to home. Wonderful choice of wines, reasonably priced by the glass or bottle. The food is delicious. We had the Steak Tartare - lovely pops of flavour, sardines so fresh, unbelievable potato dish. I could use a whole range of superlatives & run out!

For the last three years, this amazing little restaurant has been our go-to place for the best meal out in Cornwall. Chef Joe creates a menu where every dish is original, most sourced locally and all delicious. it's a truly original place in a restaurant world where homogeneity normally prevails.

For the last three years, this amazing little restaurant has been our go-to place for the best meal out in Cornwall. Chef Joe creates a menu where every dish is original, most sourced locally and all delicious. it's a truly original place in a restaurant world where homogeneity normally prevails.

Heaven on a plate , Duchy Grub never disappoints, always something different to try ,you never know what’s going to be on the menu as everything is freshly cooked to order . Staff are amazing . It was on my Husbands wish list to go to Duchy Grub having spent weeks in hospital . Tick ,already booked again . Thankyou

A family visit to celebrate our wedding anniversary at lunchtime, chosen based on a recommendation from a friend, and we’re so pleased we took the advice!! Beautiful setting either inside or outside (we sat on the terrace outside as we had our dog with us) and it was absolutely delightful. The lady that served us explained all the dishes to us and recommended the quantities of food we should think about ordering, and she was spot-on with her guidance. We ordered some nibbles to start; sourdough with delicious butter, manchego cheese with jam and iberico bellota coppa meat….all utterly delicious. For the plates we had steak tartare, wild bass crudo, hispi cabbage, tomatoes with Padstow cheese, pork rib and soy, fillet steak and roast potatoes. All the dishes were unbelievably tasty, fresh and beautifully prepared and utterly delicious. This is a hidden gem of a place and if you’re in the area and you want to experience some amazing food in a wonderful setting, this is the place for you. I can genuinely 100% wholeheartedly recommend this place for anyone wanting to enjoy a varied selection of locally produced food, prepared with care and extreme professionalism, that tastes out of this world. Anyone writing a review and not giving this place a 5 out of 5 seriously needs to give their head a wobble. Outstanding, simply outstanding.

A true hidden gem! Excellent service, even better food. Well worth the visit- you won’t regret it!

I booked this place for my birthday and wanted to share my feedback. I’ll start with the good news. The food is good so clearly the back of house are on their game. It’s not cheap, but every now and then I want something high end and yummy. The bad news is as follows: 1. They lost my reservation, no biggie, but then asked me to find it? They were accommodating and found us a table. Not bad, but not great. 2. The toilets were locked so I had to request them to unlock it. I was told the hairdresser may have locked it. What? 3. The restaurant is next to a mobile holiday home and is close to the pool which was a bit noisy. 4. The service and front of house was poor. You will probably get a better service at McDonalds. Conclusion: This place feels like oil and water to me. Great food with poor service and I’m not convinced the location works for the brands positioning. They did not seem bothered that I was there to celebrate my birthday. Would I go back? Nope. But well done to Back of House, at least they know what they are doing.

Amazing food and service! Such a chill vibe & beautiful dishes. Plenty of veggie options too. Truly surpassed all our expectations. And do get the brownie! Most certainly will go back soon.

Such a special place, tucked away all unassuming, it’s quirky and quant. The food has always been exceptional. Each dish has had so much thought go into them, with lots of vege options. Some of which have almost swayed me to turn vegetarian they were so good! Great wine list, extremely reasonable priced and always the best service.

Faultless meal! Can’t wait to go back.

Very odd location at a camp site Signposted at the front gate when approaching from the left, but not from the right, go through main gate and take the right hand fork, once again no sign ?? Excellent food and staff, let down by the ‘Crispy’ Roast Potato’s , crispy to me is like a triple cooked chip, these had a leather quality when being cut and chewed, however others on the table liked them Balcony eating a bit dark under cover, could do with some more natural light, especially when sat at the lower of the tables you cannot see over the balcony sides Eating inside also seemed very dark, I suspect my view would change if we were eating at night (in the dark) with the balcony lights on, but lunchtime eating ambiance is not for me, I need to able to see outside the ‘window spaces’ But well done to all involved

A wonderful meal at Duchy Grub. Amazing flavours. Excellent service and atmosphere too. Highly recommend. Suggest ordering extra bread to go with all the fantastic dishes!

WOW! A gem in Cornwall! Delicious food, fabulous vibe and the best dessert I’ve had in 30 years! 10/10!

Excellent food in a great atmosphere! The food was of high quality and really tasty. The only thing we would forego the cocktails on our next visit. Very small, expensive and not really tasty.

Great food, view and atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Blown away by the DuchyGrub experience - stunning meal with beautiful terrace views to the sea. Our favourite dishes - scallops with wild garlic butter, oysters, pork skewers, carrots and babaganoush... and the blondie for dessert was unreal. Love what these guys have created - first class food with a relaxed vibe. We'll be back and recommending it to friends!

Absolutely phenomenal dining experience. Lovely atmosphere and service, and the food was just magnificent. Literally every single dish was such a unique and interesting blend of flavours, and yet each one still worked so well. I honestly wish I could give places like this 6 or 7 stars, because they totally deserve it.

Amazing. Just amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is incredibly warm and cosy. The service was brilliant. I can’t fault it. Also they have a great playlist.

What a gem, outstanding food; every dish brilliant and they were brilliant hosts.

First visit and hopefully not the last. Absolutely superb food, with great flavours from some interesting and unusual ingredients that take dishes to the next level. Great showcase of high quality local ingredients, the scallops with wild garlic butter being a particular favourite. The fillet steak was a little pricey for the size of portion, but my word it was the most tender piece of beef I’ve ever eaten. The service was first class too.

We have come here time and time again and it’s been spectacular every time. So many incredible flavours and exciting dishes that leave you gobsmacked. The service is top draw, you’re welcomed in with opened arms! So so good.

Exquisite. Incredible food. Amazing service. Food as good as anywhere I have been. Cocktails also superb. Attention to detail absolutely flawless.

Brilliant, a new find for us. Will definitely return

We had a seriously delicious dinner last night, and loved every minute. Unfussy, Asian inspired, largely veggie menu, with grown up flavours everywhere, complemented by amazing cocktails and a simple wine list. Lovely relaxed service, just a very lovely evening. Having just been to the POTL in Padstow, the cooking at Duchy was a notch up and we’re longing to return. Go and see these guys now, before they hit the big time….

Incredible dinner. Was too busy enjoying the experience to take more pics! But attached is the burrata. Definitely the best meal we’ve had since a Michelin starred French restaurant in Burgundy last summer. Beautiful flavours, great atmosphere and would 1000% recommend. We’ll be back :)

Visited again - once again delicious. Blue Fin Tuna was highlight, along with honeyed courgette and ele cheese abd burrata. Previous visit...On arrival, a little concerned about the dark decor and relatively short menu, given the focus on small plates, and lack of prosecco. Soon relaxed, with the best Mojito I've ever had. The food (scallops, pork skewers, asparagus and burrata - all ably supported with Da Barra sourdough) was outstanding. Tremendous flavour in all the ingredients. Service extremely professional and cheery.

We celebrated my partners birthday and honestly everything was just perfect!! The food was phenomenal and the atmosphere was just perfect!! Definitely recommend 👏🏾👏🏾

Food is AMAZING. Inventive, fun and always interesting. Every time we go there’s another little dish that’s so good we try to recreate it at home (but never as good)! Recent stars are the courgette and Padstow Ele cheese, or the cabbage! Flavours are simply divine, service is fantastic and warm, and the atmosphere is spot on.

Food was excellent. Didn't go for the scallops which were £8 each!

Visited for dinner following a recommendation and good reviews. Sadly left very disappointed. Service was very slow which was strange since it wasn’t busy and it’s a small venue. Half the menu was also not available! Perhaps an off tonight but won’t be visiting again …

We had lunch yesterday with our friends, as there were four of us we had every dish to share. The food is absolutely fabulous and I cannot recommend highly enough. The photo is AFTER we had finished!

Loved the food and excellent service from the owners. The location is a little noisy just above the pool and close to the smoking area below.

Lovely restaurant with delicious food and attentive friendly staff. Not to be missed if you are in the area and would like something special.

Very expensive for very little food! The first time I’ve ever felt hungry on my way out of a restaurant

What a find. Star-level cuisine in the middle of a campsite. Many meatless dishes in a fantastic combination of flavours.

We are an Italian family who lives in London. We came to visit Cornwall and thanks to the good reviews we decided to stop and eat in this amazing restaurant! I think it was the best food we have eaten in the UK! So congratulations to all the stuff because we had a very positive experience! All was good, good, service, etc 5 stars ⭐️

This was our second time visiting Duchy Grub after a great meal last year. The food somehow seems to have become even better. Every dish is particularly delicious, and the cocktails were great. We would recommend anyone visiting the Padstow area to give it a go.

Will be my fourth time visiting this Thursday and I can't wait as this is one of the best places to eat in Cornwall the food is amazing every time aswell as the service

The food here is amazing! And the team are lovely. It’s a bit loud inside but the outer covered area is quieter if needed. They were absolutely amazing at catering for gluten free (I am a coeliac) and almost everything on the menu was gluten free. They even brought out the flour to double check I could eat the brownie. Really recommend this place for shared food. Little bit harder for vegetarian but the menu is always changing so it may be different next time.

We came at lunch time during a very rainy day and it was the perfect meal to brighten up our day. Fabulous, inventive dishes, packed with freshness and flavour. Ingredients are really treated with the utmost respect here. Huge congratulations to the chef! Each dish was so unique, we can't wait to come back to try more. And we could bring our little dog inside (I think only at lunch time though).

A birthday dinner, heaven. Amazing food and drinks, absolutely perfect.

Great food and top service from Jackson

Just phenomenal food and service and that isn’t even mentioning the cocktails. Highly recommend the oysters, the lamb meatballs and the sides. Must visit!

Great place to eat. fab service delicious food in very comfy surroundings

Genuinely unrivalled food. Eaten in all the hot spots in Soho etc, this was simply outstanding. Every single dish was a 10/10. Well done Guys on creating such an incredible locally sourced menu which changes all the time to suit seasonality etc. can’t wait to get back again soon! Thanks x

We came for a lunchtime slot in the sunshine and couldn't have asked for a better meal. Incredible atmosphere (great music!), very attentive and knowledgeable staff, all complimented by an inventive, creative menu. A huge fan of the heavy native Mexican influences running through the menu - cocktails are heavenly and the turbot & mole dish was other-worldly. The absolute BEST eating experience we've had in 25 years of coming to Cornwall

Booked a table for earlier tonight after reading the impressive reviews online. First impressions weren't great, located at the back of a holiday park not what we expected. It appears to undersell itself from its appearance as a simple cocktail bar which sells a few snacks maybe? Walking up to the entrance there was a strong smell of urine too, wont lie we were close to going elsewhere. I imagine the holiday makers must get carried away after a few too many cocktails but easily done! Anyhow gave it a go and WOW! Blimey did the food deliver. The ribeye was sublime, it left me and my partner speechless as we demolished it. Had a selection of other dishes to accompany... Buratta, breads and oysters couldn't fault anything. Waitress was very well informed on the menu as well really understood the menu which is so great to see there wasn't a question she couldn't answer. Was also very welcoming and friendly to our little boy. This place deserves its reviews another 5 star to add to the list.

Even though this is in the middle of a caravan site, don't be put off. It's excellent and original. It's not cheap, but not Padstow expensive. Highly recommended.

Wow! Wow! Wow! We decided to try Duchy Grub and visited for the first time today and WOW! The service was extremely welcoming friendly and attentive from start to finish, extremely good on its own but then came the food and we were blown away. My wife is vegetarian but the dishes she had were amazing and my seafood fest was unbelievable, I’ve had oysters may times before but not like these and the wild bass ceviche was mind blowing. Everything we ate was stunningly prepared and executed. In an area like Padstow with so many great places to eat it must be very hard to do something different and get it right but here they have most certainly done that. You need to experience this to understand what I am saying but believe this we will be back again soon and very often.

Outstanding dinner. It showed that all the spend is on great ingredients and cooking. Very well put together menu, drinks. Go!

We enjoyed an amazing lunch here. The food was all delicious. Joe the founder/chef was so friendly. A hidden gem that we will definitely all be coming back to.

World class food at very fair prices served by lovely people in a great location. What more could you possibly ask for? 10/10.

My partner and I came here not knowing much about Duchy Grub but the reviews were great! Slightly hidden away but once you find it this is some of the best food we've eaten in a long long time. Every dish was better than the last and all reasonably priced - staff were great and super helpful as well! Highly recommend 10/10!

Lovely small plate restaurant featuring lots of local produce. Really nice, would definitely go back!

I can’t recommend this small restaurant enough. Tucked away near a campsite in an upstairs room. Warm welcome from Jasmine. Tapas style menu with some larger fish, seafood and steak dishes, superbly cooked by chef Joe. Menu changes daily. All delicious, and served with style. Nice wines.

Amazing! Best food I have had in a long time and superb atmosphere. Lovely evening

A must visit. Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Fantastic food, great service and all round brilliant atmosphere. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

Excellent food , really nice atmosphere and service. A big thumbs up from the distinguished judging panel, who were savouring every bite.

We had the small plates for lunch. Outstanding! We had all of them. A sublime eating experience. Joe is a real talent

Last night I died and went to heaven. Whilst there, I sampled everything off the menu and every dish was just spectacular. Each small plate packed an impressive flavour and aroma punch, was beautifully presented as well as thoughtfully and uniquely put together. The scallops with roasted truffle and shallot butter.... I don't have the vocabulary to describe just how delicious it was. The wine list and cocktail menu are comprehensive and tempting. We really enjoyed the service which was warm and friendly, the decor stylish and the ambience cosy and inviting. This is the type of place you don't want to leave at the end of the night and the moment you do, you start planning your return.

Not sure of the intended format but the menu suggests a Tapas style but is actually a mix of regular dishes and Tapas. Accordingly, we ordered the menu (3 people) and received plates we might not have ordered elsewhere. How pleased we were. Excellent in every regard, will be going back.

What an amazing discovery this restaurant was! It's not been open for long, and word is getting out (with good reason), but it's been great to be able to enjoy it before the masses find out about it. This couple have taken the dining out experience to a whole new level! We were greeted with warmth and friendliness before being seated in a cosy, inviting, comfortable and beautifully decorated, but relaxed setting. The menu was original, unusual and thoughtfully put together, consisting of a variety of small plates. (We had almost all of them)! The wine list had also been carefully selected. Great wines to suit all tastes that complimented the food brilliantly. We were well impressed from the moment we arrived. We knew it was going to be great from all accounts, but everything from the friendly service to the cocktails, to the food and wine was faultless and even far exceeded our expectations. Lucky for us that we're local, so it's now a firm favourite restaurant for us.

Amazing food, excellent cocktails, lovely people and a great view. Will definitely be back.

Fabulous food, we tried virtually every dish and loved them all. Very friendly service and short, well chosen wine list to compliment the menu. Dont ignore the Riesling.

Awesome food and super nice people. A really cool little find. Highly recommend. The cocktails are fabulous too!

You can absolutely tell Joe and Jasmine love what they do! Food cooked with love that was outstanding, service just as good as it gets and a truly magical setting! New favourite place to eat in Cornwall

Had a lovely table on the outside covered dining area great view. Food lovely, service very friendly. Definitely recommend xx

Stunning - go visit asap. Run don’t walk! Loved everything. The small plates, the cocktail, the wine using all local produce, the casual but slick vibe, the lovely friendly team serving. Joe & Jas - you’re already killing it in your first year and I look forward to seeing and hearing a lot more from you! P.s thank you so much to Becky for giving us a lift home ❤️ - above and beyond!!!

Lovely place! Friendly staff and superb food 🤠

Amazing food and service every time. My favourite place to eat out and I go there as often as I can.

Absolute gem; cannot express how good the food was here. Between two of us we had 6 plates in all and experience so many different flavours and new foods all for a reasonable price. You would expect to pay a fair bit more for the quality. Staff were also extremely friendly and welcoming. Must have; courgette (if it's on the menu!)

This place is incredible. Wonderful and friendly service, a lovely relaxed atmosphere and outstanding, fresh and interesting food. I feel like it won’t stay under the radar for long, so I’d get in before the masses discover it. We had an oyster (my first ever!) and it was delicious, the brill sashimi, mussels, wild bass with heritage tomatoes, potatoes with truffle, cabbage (wow! Who would’ve imagined a cabbage could be so amazing) and bread. We loved every single bite. Probably the best mojito I’ve ever tasted too. I wish the team nothing but the best, you deserve every last bit of the success coming your way

So glad to find this new business not just surviving but thriving. Great premises, great people running it & best of all great food! Oh, & some interesting booze too.....

Absolutely UNREAL! All four of us were blown away by every dish; cannot speak highly enough of this place. The food is the stand out but the atmosphere, service & decor just heighten the whole experience. Finally - the things this place do to a cabbage is pure magic LOVE!

We visited this new restaurant with our foodie kids near harlyn bay and must say that we were blown away by the passion shown in what we ate. The detail and quality of the dishes were refreshing and delicious. Thanks to a very creative chef! Our hostess Jasmine was also very attentive to us . Definitely coming back.

If I could give Duchy Grub more than 5 stars I would. The food is incredible - creative, original and seriously delicious. For me, our lunch there was a league above anything else we’ve eaten at restaurants in the area and we’ve been to some great places in their own right. The surroundings are simple, the service is perfect, the food is outstanding. I will be going again on our next trip down to Cornwall… if I can get a table of course 👍

Absolutely loved this place. We chose a selection of the small plates and they were all delicious. Great service, ambience and food- you will not be disappointed. We will definitely be back

The food, service & ambiance are simply perfect. The product is right on trend and beautifully delivered. We would eat there every night if we could.

Excellent meal. All the dishes were beautifully presented and had a contemporary twist. Cocktails are great too. Would recommend ordering some bread for moppage as all the sauces were great. Very friendly and welcoming staff. A little gem.

An unexpected joy with stunning views out across the North Cornwall coast. The delicious ‘Small Plate’ menu focuses on delivering a mix of seafood and fish combined with tasty vegetable dishes. Particularly recommend the Pollack ceviche, Scallops with Cafe Paris sauce and the John Dory - reasonably priced and beautifully presented. Grab a table on the balcony to get the full benefit of the location.

Amazing cocktails, oysters, scallops. Tapas like menu. Great service.

Excellent food, friendly staff. Highly recommended.

If you only eat out at one place this summer, make it Duchy Grub. The food is sublime. We were a group of 6 and had a plate of each item on the menu. Among our favourites were the squid (…on another level!), the scallops (so fresh and tender) and the cabbage with oyster leaf - which was extraordinarily delicious. 10/10 for this genius team. We sat at a high table and watched the sun set over the sea. A really superb and memorable night. Thank you!

Incredible food - creative, flavoursome and contemporary with refined local flavours. Impeccable relaxed and efficient service with outstanding cocktails. This place is a MUST visit for people wanting a genuinely high quality experience that comes with an informal vibe. Future legends to watch! Thanks both x (Everyone needs to immediately order those scallops - literally to die for!) .

Someone recommended Duchy Grub as a place to get into before the crowds discover it, and oh boy were they right! This place won’t stay off the radar for long. The food is fantastic, the restaurant is lovely and the couple running it are charming. The food was fresh and exciting with interesting twists. Ancho (Mexican chilli pepper not the fish) and lime pollock ceviche was outstanding. As were the muhammara mussels with pickled chilli and coriander - quite the most interesting bowl of mussels I’ve ever had. Scallops with seaweed butter (adapted for us as we don’t eat meat and the dish was meant to be scallops con carne with a pork topping) were sublime. Literally everything we ate was delightful. I hope we can get a table next time we visit north Cornwall.

A fantastic restaurant, great food,great front of house and tastefully decorated. We are at the seafood restaurant the night before and this was a more enjoyable experience all round. David Kay