Flory Restaurant and Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We had the set lunch here today and what an experience. This restaurant oozes quality, when we had ordered our food our wine arrived in glasses of such quality that I have never seen in a restaurant before. The wine was excellent as well. When the food arrived it was so well presented and delicious that I would have expected to pay more. The service was excellent and all in all a great experience. I would recommend a visit if you are interested in a quality experience.

Wonderful place for a proper Sunday roast dinner. I had roast chicken and my husband had roast beef. The best roasted potatoes I've ever eaten. Healthy portion of vegetables. Had a starter of bread and olives - very addicting. Loved the atmosphere and the host was very friendly and attentive but not overly so.

We were struggling to find somewhere decent to eat in Bodmin and then found this little gem. Ray was very welcoming and we had a fabulous meal. So good that we went back for Sunday lunch.This also was really good. The staff are attentive and service excellent. Reasonably priced. A must if you are in the area.

This is the 3rd time we have been to Flory this year, once for breakfast, once for lunch with friends & this time for a birthday evening meal. Each time we have been impressed with the quality & flavours of the food. The menu is varied with plenty of choice for each course & there is a great selection of wines to try. Staff are very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Went here for lunch and it was brilliant..we have been here many times but never for lunch…was great value and superb food as always…they must be best place in Bodmin…brilliant. Xx

It was a warm evening and all the windows were open to allow cool air ,this restaurant is very close to the mail road in Bodmin so a lot of traffic noise .The food was very mediocre and the service a little slow ,it would be better for lunch think?

A great lunch venue situated in the centre of Bodmin main square. I really appreciated the clean interior with original features and lay out, but didn't feel the furniture was appropriate more in keeping with a Costa's.Loved our food Friday fish and chips and a delicious chicken tagliatelle from lunch menu. Desserts rather limited. Will visit again for a courtyard coffee and snack.

Fantastic place to eat or just to pop in and have a coffee friendly staff and excellent service with top quality food with a outstanding head chef.

We come here a few times a year. It is quietly charming with pleasant staff and interesting food. If you want something a little bit above average, it takes some beating in Bodmin.

Very accommodating. They gave us the dinner menu earlier and were very helpful and friendly. Lovely food and service. Absolutely amazing.

Después de pasar el día caminando por el Eden Project, cenamos en Bosvena porque nos estábamos hospedando en Bodmin moor. Comenzó con unas copas en el patio pequeño, antes de ir a nuestra mesa para una gran cena de tres platos. Teníamos la mayoría platos de pescado, y todos ellos tenían combinaciones muy emocionante de sabores.Yo estaba un poco preocupado acerca de tener un risotto como entrante, ya que muchos de los restaurantes sirven una demasiado grande normalmente parte, pero era justo, fresca, y la luz. El rape en pancetta era preciosa.Personal era muy profesional y relajado.En general, sin duda recomendamos este lugar si estás en Bodmin moor.

Took my family here for my daughters birthday dinner. Superb food fabulous setting and very attentive staff. Planning another visit this weekend. A wonderful dining experience .

EXcellent food and service, nice ambience and a varied menu, my son said. Best meal I've ever had, would recommend giving this a try for that special meal

Mi pareja y yo comimos aquí para cenar el viernes por la noche por el mero hecho de las buenas opiniones tripadvisor y fue absolutamente deliciosa! El restaurante en sí era muy bonito y el servicio era amable. Tuve el pato que era perfecta y mi pareja tenía el cordero, no nos podemos quejar de nada! De postre helado de menta que tenía con salsa de chocolate caliente y mi compañero tenía la tarta de limón. Recomendaríamos a cualquiera que visite Bosvena Bodmin moor! 5 estrellas!

Went for breakfast yesterday and had a full breakfast which was excellent. My wife had a mini version which she really liked. Apparently lunch menu is impressive. I have yet to try that. But I definitely will! Keep it up.

Comimos aquí esta noche después de leer otras críticas en tripadvisor y no nos decepcionó. Un servicio amable y atento sin ser entrometido; música de fondo tranquila, comida hermosa, sabores interesantes; zona de comedor limpio y fresco, pero todavía con carácter. Entre nosotros teníamos el hígado y empezar cangrejos, ambos tenían langostino de Vinaroz y risotto de vieira y luego almendra, uva espina, y elderflower casablaca helado de menta con chocolate y salsa de Jack Daniels y nuestros platos completamente limpia. Impecable! Pasamos una noche muy agradable.

Called in for a light lunch on a Monday. Nicely decorated place and good ambience. We all had the tomatoe and fennel soup with bread roll and all of us thoroughly enjoyed it. Services was sop on and also friendly. Not the cheapest soup we have ever had but was good value for the quality.

We went for a family meal on Saturday night. The restaurant is smartly decorated, located on a square in the centre of Bodmin. Good ambience - one table sang happy birthday in beautiful Cornish harmony.The food and the drinks are very reasonably priced given the quality. There is also an emphasis on local produce.All the dishes we had were very good. We would recommend the calves liver starter - very melt in the mouth; and crab and avocado salad - great fresh flavours.For mains we had steak - excellently cooked with fabulous thick chips; scallops with pea risotto and chicken tagine - all were excellent.All rounded off with a rich, dark summer pudding full of tangy fruit.

A great place to eat out in Bodmin, delicious locally sourced food. I would've given a five thingy rating except my meal was significantly smaller than everyone else's. As a result of eating here (and a few other restaurants) I now ask when ordering, embarrassing for all I know, it saves having to get chips on the way home.

Called Thurs late morning while visiting Bodmin. Very warm friendly welcome from the staff. Only had a drink and a snack but its was excellent. Didn't wait too long to order or for food to arrive. Very friendly service, great food. Highly recommended.

Casualmento ho cenato al Bosvena ed é stata una esperienza interessante. Considerando che non é scontato mangiare bene da queste parti sappiate che qui cibo e servizio sono all'altezza. Ristorante dove fermarsi assolutamente!

Had dinner at this restaurant and the quality of the food was as expected.The restaurant was busy, we had a friendly welcome and all the waiters seem happy.I ordered lamb served pink and it was absolutely delicious. My friends also ordered duck, prawn risotto etc and they mentioned that the dishes were equally tasty.Although I thought that the food took a long time to get to the table, I will still recommend this place and happy to come back!

Another excellent evening, food amazing and the staff were professional, we just love going to Bosvena and its worth every penny.

Ho cenato recentemente in questo ristorante. Il risultato è stato inaspettato sia per per la cura dei piatti che per la qualità del cibo. Ci è stato proposto vero pane, un risotto con granchio e cappasanta. Interessante anche il dessert. Nel modesto panorama culinario inglese questo ristorante si distingue. Consigliato!

Having spent the day in Sennen Cove we wanted to find a decent place to eat before heading home. Looked in Penzance and surrounding towns and couldn't find anything but came across this place on Trip advisor. The food was so much better than I was expecting and the staff are lovely and accommodating despite being busy in the restaurant area upstairs.

We visited this morning for breakfast. Very hospitable, friendly owners / staff. The breakfast was top quality. We had poached eggs on toast with bacon. Poached eggs were spot on, soft but not snotty, fresh free range flavour, perfect, served on two slices of thick delicious bread, all ready buttered, not a silly butter pat in sight! Tasty bacon, that tasted like good bacon. Breakfast tea, with an extra pot of boiling water, coffee with hot milk. All very reasonably priced too. I can't wait to go back!

We had a great evening there and the food was very good. Service was also good and efficient! We will go back of we are in Bodmin!

Well worth a visit, I just love the food, service and decor of Bosvena. Highly recommended. I had the open Steak Sandwich which is just fantastic for the price and my Mother in-law had a toasted cheese which she said was the best she had ever had! High praise coming from her. I have been several times and have had a fantastic meal each time I can't fault the place.

we stopped in Bodmin on our trip through Cornwall and this was perhaps our best dinner in Cornwall. The restaurant glows a comfy atmosphere, the food was great, really delicious and the matching wine, too. Especially, I'd recommend prawns and scallops, yet lamb or duck are excellent, too.And to finish with lemon tart can't go better.

Feines Essen in einer angenehmen Atmosphäre, Preis- Leistungsverhältnis absolut ok. Ambitionierte Küche, die unseren Erwartungen durchaus entsprach.

Choisi au hasard dans la ville de Bodmin qui n'est pas très animée et ne compte pas beaucoup de restaurants. Et c'est une excellente adresse. Décor et service raffinés qui contrastent avec le reste de la ville! Plats excellents et desserts servis avec décoration soignée.Vraiment un restaurant de qualité.

si tratta di un piccolo caffè ristorante molto ben arredato che si sviluppa su più piani, con salette confortevoli e che danno l'idea di coccolarti. buoni pasti e break

Popped in for cake and coffee with my sister in law this morning! Had a massive slice of chocolate and praline cake- and I mean a massive slice! Coffee was delicious and the atmosphere was so lovely. Didn't order breakfast but looked at them and they looked incredible :) I have been impressed on all of my visits- it is clean, well decorated and the waitresses/ waiters are friendly and efficient. As you can tell I am a big fan and I hope this place continues to do well! It is a gem of a find :)

We're staying with family in Bosmin and to celebrate we asked them to recommend a restaurant to thank them for spoiling us. Without any hesitation they said, 'Bosvena'!The meal was fantastic and the service friendly and quietly efficient. As perfect a meal we've ever had in every respect. We all chose the lemon tart which was perfect!It's around £7 to £8 for a starter, £15 to £20 for a main course and £5 to £8 for pudding do it's worth the extra for such tasty, well cooked and presented meals. You'll love it!Thank you.

We stopped at The Bosvena for lunch while cycling along the Camel Trail. We had a first class meal. The quality of the food was excellent as was the service. It's highly recommended.

Excellent meal, good service with friendly staff, would definitely recommend. Good sized portions at an OK price albeit quite expensive but worth it for decent food.

This was a classy restaurant in central Bodmin. The food was beautifully presented. For pretty A la Carte food it was unusually sufficient. The service was excellent. Booking advised.

Travelling south stopped in Bodmin for lunch. Bosvena's cafe the first place we saw. Nice inside, friendly staff and almost full. Awesome toasted sandwiches - and a mistake in our order sorted out speedily, minimum fuss and nicely done. Recommended!

We stopped here after visiting a nearby National Trust property. We parked in town and were walking by when we stopped to take a look. The place was inviting with separate rooms, the staff were very friendly and the food and service was great. The menu wasn't large, but it was interesting and catered for everyone's tastes. Will remember this place next time were in the area!

Went with friends, it was a joint Anniversary Dinner. Hadn't been before so really didn't know what to expect. What a wonderful surprise we had, the service was extremely good and the food was absolutely fabulous! Can't wait to return with a group of friends next time, to show them what a fabulous restaurant we've found. Thank you to Chef, wonderful.

I took my wife for a Birthday treat. We were not disappointed. The meal was excellent and loved the décor. My wife said it was the best birthday meal she has had during the 5 years we have lived in Cornwall and we have been to some top places. The birthday treat at the end was a nice touch.

Having never been to Bodmin and being informed that Bodmin doesn't do food, I didn't have much hope. However, this place was amazing! The food was delicious and - with the potential to be pretentious - the portions disproved this. The atmosphere was lively with a mixture of patrons and we soon got chatting to other customers. The lamb was succulent and the homemade mint ice cream for desert was fabulous. Definitely the best birthday meal I could have asked for and potentially a reason to return also! Many thanks.

We had arranged to meet family in Bodmin for a small reunion. We got there first and the first place we saw was Bosvena. Thank goodness we spotted it, especially after walking around the town and seeing what else was on offer.The menu is comprehensive and the staff are wonderfully friendly and efficient. We ordered a late lunch and when the food arrived it was fantastic. Great quality and very tasty.If we ever find ourselves back in Bodmin we will for sure return to explore the menu in greater detail. Thanks.

Frankly there is only one decent restaurant in Bodmin and this is it. Without too much serious competition around you might think that the Bosvena could quite naturally fall into the trap of not trying too hard, but you would be wrong. This is a seriously good restaurant. The staff are friendly and efficient and the standard of the food is excellent. I had the lamb rump, served pink, it melted in my mouth. Three of us ate - one starter, three mains, two puds, three beers and a glass of decent wine for ninety quid. Recommended.

Lovely fresh, light scones with plenty of cream of jam plus a great pot of tea all beautifully presented in excellent surroundings. Staff very pleasant. Best cream tea I have had in a long time - my wife,daughter and grandson all enjoyed it too.

Bosvena......Bodmin. What a great Restaurant.There are a few realy good restaurants in Cornwall and this is one of them. My wife and i live in Bodmin. For years we had to travel by car or taxi to find a good place for a special dinner or celebration. Now we have one on our doorstep. Freindly staff. A loverly dinning room. Comfotable, relaxing, nice decor, even nice views. Not too big, not too small. Never cramped. Quick, efficient service with a smile but not over the top. Food has been consistently good, no, excellent. Now our number one place for that special do, birthday, anniversary, or just a nice treat.... Looking forward to next visit soon.

Visited Bosvena again to celebrate a special occasion and came away very pleased with our choices ... crab salad & scallops with king prawns were perfect starters and the hake main course plus fillet steak were simply superb!We love the warm & friendly atmosphere in this restaurant and the staff are perfect hosts for an evening out. Highly recommended (again).

My brother was visiting us from his home in the Cayman Islands and all of us thoroughly enjoyed both the food and ambiance. He was very impressed that such a quality restaurant now existed in Bodmin. It is well worth paying a little extra to get an excellent meal.

Took my friend here mid afternoon for lunch in the courtyard. The waiting staff were so attentive and efficient. The food was exceptional. Local produce used. Really impressed. You definitely get what you pay for!

I have been to Bosvena on a number of occasions now. First for lunch in the downstairs bistro and then on 3 separate visits for an evening meal. Every visit has been fantastic , great food very welcoming staff and a lovely atmosphere. On one occasion we were seated in the private dining room which is a fantastic room for a family celebration. If you are looking for a devine evening meal or a scrumptious lunch head to Bosvena

Enjoyed an evening with my family for my sons 25th Birthday, fantastic food and great service, I had the Hake and it was delicious, all round everyone enjoyed their meals and the Birthday cake made by Bosvena was super. Can fully recommend coming here, I will be !

Took my wife here for dinner.Fantastic food.Fantastic service.Our first time here and I would certainly recommend it. The scallops were succulent Nd melt in your mouth.The Monkfish was the best i have had in a long long while.Yes it isn't cheap but the best never is!

This is a 'must stop' in Bodmin, with great bistro style cooking, helpful service and smart surroundings including a lovely courtyard. Just had another great lunch! Summer pudding for dessert pictured.

We were here after a family funeral and the staff were highly trained, attentive, and left us to it while keeping a watch from a distance to make sure everyone had what they needed. The ambiance was excellent. The food was top class, and there was lots of it!we had a carvery style buffet and every dish was absolutely beautiful.I would highly recommend this little gem for any occasion.

Just for putting up with my family would deserve the 4 stars but also the food was delicious. It only loses off a top 5 because of the slightly high cost which when dealing with four mounts up. Best hollandaise ever but going upstairs with my disabled mother was inconvenient

We hadn't booked, thinking that as it was a Wednesday we'd be fine to pitch up and eat. Luckily, there was a table available and we were treated to an excellent meal. The choice of wines is very good too. As we'd read reviews before visiting, we were pretty certain as to what we could expect but we were delighted to find that everything exceeded our expectations. The decor is lovely :not too much but just enough designer's touch to create a beautiful dining experience. We ordered from the A la Carte menu and had a wonderful choice of dishes. Even the fresh rolls were beautifully tasty. Can't recommend Bosvena highly enough, it's definitely worth trying if you're in Bodmin or happen to find yourself passing through.

As many other reviews on here state, this really was the only place in Bodmin that looked good enough to go in for lunch. The decor is nice, there's plenty of seating and at first the service was lovely. We were only in for a quick lunch, so I ordered a sandwich and fries and my grandma ordered a toasted cheese sandwich. And then we waited... After half an hour of waiting without hearing anything, my grandma went to ask our waitress who apologetically told us that they had just started a new menu and that things were running slowly, but we still weren't given any idea how long our food would be. After 50 minutes our sandwiches appeared but my fries still took another ten minutes. We were very grateful that they allowed us the fries for free and our sandwiches for half price, but we were still disappointed that a nice lunch was ruined by us having to rush it to get back before our parking ran out. The food was really nice, but not worth waiting an hour for.

We popped in for a quick Cornish Tea, the food was lovely when it came but seemed to take a while - we were on a deadline. Been nice to have had the tea first - then the scones. But well presented and filling.

Friday night dinner. Limited but interesting menu. Food well prepared and presented in ample portion sizes. Service exceptional. Pleasant, modern atmosphere. A character restaurant with excellent food at acceptable prices. Will definitely return.

This visit was purely down to a Tripadvisor search - looking for a restaurant in Bodmin, Bosvena came out as top rated so we took the plunge. It was a great choice.The welcome and service were warm and friendly, the atmosphere inviting and the food fantastic. The chicken tagine was a real treat, much more delicately flavoured than many North African dishes and all the more enjoyable for it.

One of the best restaurants we've been too. It's great to have staff that actually know what their doing. Excellent food and excellent staff. To be really picky the decoration is showing signs of wear, a small bit of paint has been damaged, but overall very good. We will go back to Bosvena again, the next time we go to Bodmin.

After cycling along the Camel Trail, we stopped at Bosvena for lunch. What a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was elegant and relaxing, just what we wanted after a long bike ride on the trail.The staff were friendly, helpful & efficient. Will definitely return there again.

For many years, in my opinion, Bodmin has needed a decent place for a day time coffee, cake and a snack, as well as, somewhere with a desire to provide a well-priced, quality evening meal. Two years ago Bosvena took on this role. The establishment is conveniently close to the town centre car park. The owners and staff have produced a very smart establishment and provide a very high quality of service and food and now, after two years, they have maintained their standards.They use good quality ingredients which are well presented and served. A great advantage is that they offer an all-day service and cater for all ages. When we pick up our grandchildren from school one day a week they love to call in for a milk shake, perhaps an snack or a cake.They continue to enhance the environment by adding an attractive courtyard experience.In the evening the menu gives a good, broad choice in an upstairs dining area. The food is excellent quality.Overall, this is a success for Bodmin and I recommend you call in to sample their friendly atmosphere and excellent fare.

This was our first time to Bodmin and I looked up TripAdvisor for somewhere nice to go for a meal on a Saturday evening (after a fairly ropey pub meal the previous night). This restaurant was highly recommended and did not disappoint. We only booked that lunchtime, so had to make do with a 6.15pm sitting and we were the only people in there for a short time, until a group started gathering for someone's 60th birthday party.Anyway, on to the food - for starters, I had the scallops with pea risotto, while my wife Jan ordered the crab and avocado salad, which we both accompanied with a very nice glass of a reasonably priced Viognier. Both dishes were so good that the only thing you heard from our table was "mmm" at every mouthful.For the main course, I had chosen the duck breast with blackcurrants and cassis (served pink, as stated on the menu) with a glass of a rather nice Old Vine Carignan, while Jan had the monkfish wrapped in pancetta, accompanied by another glass of the Viognier. I found myself eating my duck with my eyes shut some of the time, just so I could appreciate the flavours better - once again sounds of appreciation softly emanated from our table.Finally, the deserts, which were just as good as what had gone before - I had a very tasty and stylish lemon tart, while Jan had an elderflower, gooseberry and almond crumble, which she really enjoyed. The service throughout was just right - friendly and efficient without being over the top. To summarise, you don't expect to find a restaurant of this quality in a town like Bodmin (sorry, Bodmin), but it was a totally delightful experience and we will certainly come back again. The only downside was of course, the bill, which came to a little over £90 for the two of us - but we did each have three courses, plus four glasses of wine between us - and I was happy to take it over the £100 mark with a well-deserved tip, for providing us with one of the best meals we've had for a good while.

excellent menu great servicesuperb food .This was a return visit,we were not disappointed.The menu is extensive,can recommend the livers as starter and the monkfish.Others ate the scallops and linguine..and equally pleased

We went for an early evening dinner and found all the tables very clean and well presented. The decor was very good, pleasant background music and the food was of four star standard.The standard of service was of the highest quality and from the local area which we really appreciated.If anything, the desert was a little on the large side (-:We will certainly be visiting again.

Thankyou again for another brilliant evening. The food was amazing as usual first class and just perfect. The service was professional and friendly. It helped us finish our time in Cornwall visiting family perfectly. A big thank you and see you again soon.

Our Bodmin hosts told us that Bodmin badly needed a good place to eat and Bosvena is it. The restaurant is up a steep staircase (not good for anyone with walking problems) on the first floor. A small but cozy dining room in modern design. We started with good chicken liver pate and well-cooked gnocchi. This was followed by hake (nice and flaky) and very good monk fish. Generous espressos finished a good meal. Service was excellent and including four glasses of wine the bill came to £81.00 This is a centrally located, casual place to eat and is to be recommended.

The food was fine and the staff friendly but the service was a bit too slow and we also found the restaurant noisy.

Lovely birthday lunch with friend. Food and staff are excellent. They even wrote Happy birthday in chocolate sauce on my plate.a really nice touch. Beautiful place to go out for lunch or evening meal. Looking forward to going again.

As this was the last day of our holiday and we had an early start I wanted to order from the a la carte menu. I asked and they said if they weren't very busy they would do their best.We arrived when they opened. I picked scallops to start which were heavenly and fillet steak for a main which melted in your mouth.My friend had the garlic creamy mushrooms and the fillet steak.The chef came up trumps and it finished off our holiday perfectly.The lady that served us lived at Lostwithel and suggested that would be a better place to stay if we returned. We stayed in North Petherwin so it was a good hours drive to the costal places of interest.The service and attentiveness this lady paid us made the whole experience wonderful.

Good food and very welcoming and attentive service, the food was beautifully prepared and presentation also excellent.

Wow, what a find, food is just excellent, the coffee has to be the best in the county and the service is impeccable. Right in the town square, who knew!!!! Looks brand new in a very old granite building. They do evenings as well. Got to be worth a go......

The Bosvenna has two options, the café/bistro on the ground floor, and main dining room upstairs. It is all within a beautiful Georgian town house, tastefully converted, and furnished and decorated to provide a modern setting without spoiling the character of the building. Parking is across the road in the public car park by Barclays Bank and the restaurant is very convenient for the town centre shops and the main taxi rank. The food is excellent. We ate in the main dining room and had the scallops to start, the lamb and duck breast for main courses, and the cream tea sundae and chocolate pudding afterwards. All are available to see on the informative website with full menu choices. The staff are attentive, but not intrusive, and at just over £80 with wine, it was reasonably priced for a meal of this quality. I had mentioned when booking two months previously that it was our anniversary, and this had obviously been noted down as it was referred to by the staff and our dessert plates were decorated accordingly, a nice personal touch. A very enjoyable evening, and highly recommended to others.

We went for my birthday and husband and I had the fillet steak. It was very nice although bit rustic looking, slab of meat.

We ate their on a Saturday - myself and two friends. The food was excellent and, although overall it's is a pricey restaurant, it was well worth it. I started with the warm crab salad, which was minute in quantity but very tasty. I followed with the Phillip Warren fillet steak. I asked for it Medium Rare but it came Medium Well. I did not make an issue of it as the quality was remarkable and still both tasty and moist. It was one of the best steaks I have ever had in the UK. My fellow diners also said their food was excellent and I think they were being honest (it was my treat to eat there). The wine was the local Camel Valley Bacchus -- a first for me and was excellent. Service was excellent and friendly. I would certainly go back on any future visit to Bodmin.

I ventured out with my baby girl and thought I'd be adventurous and treat myself to breakfast and a coffee. The food was delicious, well cooked and just what I needed. What I hadn't bargained on was my little on waking early from her nap and disturbing the rest of the customers. To my surprise and delight one of the waiting staff who had be pleasant and friendly throughout, asked if I'd like a hand with my daughter whilst I ate as it was quite quiet. To my amazement this wonderful woman picked my daughter up and showed her around, rocked her and talked to her whilst I finished my breakfast. Amazing setting, amazing food and amazing staff, this lady is a true credit. Thank you

Turned up on spec, amazing food great service. That good we went back for breakfast the next morning in the cafe down stairs which was equally as good

We met some family here on a dreary, cold and wet Cornwall morning.The staff were friendly and attentive and our meals were well presented and tasty.Coffees here are good and above the UK average in standard.A good place to visit for a light snack and good coffee.

Arrived on spec and were treated to a great meal and first class service. I had lamb from the al a carte. Cooked to perfection and the jus made me want to lick the plate.

I have been visiting Cornwall for years and have visited many great places to eat. Sorry Bodmin but I never thought I would find such a jewel in Bodmin!This is a great little restaurant which I was taken to by friends. Sadly we were the only people in the place which normally would ring alarm bells. It did not nor was there a need for it to as it was a great dining experience. This would be good for a couple,a friendly get together or a place to celebrate a family occasion. I believe that it gets very busy at the weekends which is no surprise. As word of mouth passes on knowledge about this place it can only get busier so get in now while you can!The place was smart,well presented and clean. We were greeted professionally with a warm smile and cheery disposition.We all felt the food was excellent. I will go back and I hope that others are encouraged to visit this little jem Yep Bodmin has somewhere special to eat. PS.Its appropriate for well behaved well mannered kids

This is a fairly high class restaurant but also has a tea room and small garden. Service was fantastic and staff very polite and welcoming. We both had a cream tea which was absolutely perfect. The scones were so tasty, ample strawberry jam and clotted cream.Could not fault it.

We really enjoyed our first experience at the Bosvena Restaurant.It was a special occasion: my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary, therefore we wanted a venue with an extra touch of class. That is exactly what we found!! Elegant venue, perfect food & friendly staff. We really look forward to our future visits. A real gem of a place.

The food and service were excellent .Very highly recommended !we will have no hesitation in visiting again .

The owners and staff made the evening very enjoyable with their patience and friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was amazing.

Had a wonderful breakfast to celebrate granddaughter's 18th birthday. Food and service were excellent

It was the last night of our holiday, and we needed somewhere to eat. Sadly Bodmin, unlike the neighbouring towns, isn't well endowed with good eating places, and we were at first a little reluctant to go, because we thought that this might be an Eastern European restaurant....Bos (Bosnia) vena (Herzagovena) But the reports were good and we were jolly glad that we went.The restaurant is on several floors opposite the old County Hall, a relic from the days when Bodmin was the County Town of Cornwall, and we were warmly greeted. We had a wonderful meal. Yes, it was quite pricey, but it was well worth it. I had Scallops on Black Pudding with a Pea Puree, a pretty standard, and this was the only minor flaw I detected, in that there were only a few scraps of Black Pudding, and the Scallops were crying out to be seated on a generous wedge of the stuff! My wife chose a Duck Breast with asian fusion accompaniments, which she pronouced to be excellent, and I had a wonderful pink Lam Rump, with a gorgeous Potato Cake, presented in a port jus. One of the best two meals I had on our holiday! Sadly we hadn't room for desserts, but the cuisine here is stunning.I then got to the bottom of the curious name...it is not a Yugoslavian restaurant, it turns out that Bosvena is an old Cornish name, being the name of the proprietors family. If a traveller is in Bodmin and looking for top class tucker, this is the place to go. But why no Michelin stars? Surely Mr M hasn't been asleep on the job?

Bodmin has been sadly lacking somewhere good to eat, until now. The Bosvena opposite the Shire Hall is well worth the reviews it gets. We visited with our son and his wife and the food is excellent and service was quick and friendly without being intrusive. Although I have recommended a mains and a sweet, I should say that all the family enjoyed all the dishes they had. Another recommendation would be the mango, pineapple and kiwi with meringue. The staff were extremely helpful and obliging. We look forward to sampling more of The Bosvena's food when we next visit Bodmin. Booking is recommended at weekends.

Me and my mum went here whilst in Bodmin. The portions were well sized and filling, both my mum and myself had one of the smoothies and they were really nice

I would not hesitate to eat here again! The food is prefect, faultless! Lovely place, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, Thank you

The food was superb and the service was excellent. The scallops with black pudding were amazing, as was the monkfish I had for my main.

We had a lovely meal, excellent service, pleasant surroundings.There were eight of us (plus a baby) and we had various choices from an jnteresting menu - all good.

This is a lovely restaurant serving an eclectic and interesting menu in refined surroundings. We had the supper menu and there was an excellent selection (and a good children's menu), and a small but well chosen wine list. The main restaurant menu is available wherever you sit, so there actually is a huge amount of choice. The food was served quickly and was very good. An enjoyable meal - highly recommended.

First time vist on 2nd April 2016, having stumbled across this Restaurant / Coffee shop. Bright & modern in a old building. The staff obviously take pride in their service, both in what and how they serve. Excellent drinks and cakes etc. Good value.

Lovely meal at Bosvena with excellent food and great service. We were there for a family birthday and there was something for everyone - all agreed the food was delicious and the extra touch of a happy birthday message on the birthday girl's dessert was a lovely touch. We've waited a long time for a restaurant of this quality in Bodmin and on the standard of our meal, hope it's here to stay!

Went to Bosvena last night for dinner and had a lovely evening. Between us we had the soup and chicken parfait for starters followed by medium rare rump steaks and the monkfish for mains. Deserts sampled were sticky toffee pudding and the cheese board which was really nice with probably four local cheeses and a variety of crackers which were nicely different from the usual. We all had a great time and were very impressed with the ambiance, the attentive staff and of course the menu. Give it a try, it's just what Bodmin needs. Full marks!

Called in on the off chance to get a bite to eat, we had our little dog with us so asked if it was OK for him to come in, they were more than obliging they even have a room for humans and dogs to sit which was just as nice as everywhere else, felt as though dogs were their first thought.Food was amazing and the staff were so friendly, if in Bodmin again would defiantly call in.

Fantastic meal had here. Great starter mains and cheese board.. Staff very attentive, professional and asset for this restaurant. Will return

Myself and my boyfriend visited for dinner tonight as it is the last day of our week away in Cornwall. Saw that it was #1 on Trip advisor & now we know why. Superb food & superb service! Cannot go wrong. There is something on the menu for everyone, and the guys that work there are more than happy to help. 100% recommend! Thank you! P.s no parking directly outside, however large car park over the road, which is free if you visit after 4pm.

Everything about Bosvena is good. The atmosphere, the service and the food was amazing. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I had the chocolate and hazelnut torte for dessert and it was to die for. It makes a change to have a restaurant like this in Bodmin town. I will defiantly be eating here again soon.