Hotel Tresanton Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We are locals, have been here a few times before and always had an excellent meal and service. This time however, it wasn’t great. Our waiter was doing her last shift before heading back to uni, and I don’t think she could really be bothered with us. Food was pricey and unexceptional. Felt like the chef had decided to move to the autumn menu - squash soup? Asparagus being offered well out of season. My Dover sole was ok, wife and daughter had John Dory, which was ok. Coffee was the teeniest tiniest espresso that I have ever seen. When you are dropping nearly 400 pounds on a meal, you expect it to be memorable, but on this occasion it wasn’t (or rather it was, but for the wrong reason). St mawes is lovely, but I’ll be giving Tresanton a swerve for the foreseeable.

I am a big fan of Hotel Tresanton, and our recent lunch here did not disappoint. Gorged ourselves on lobster, oysters and scallops sitting on the terrace. Luckily, on a sunny day. Great cocktails and yummy cheese cake. The service here is absolutely 5 star which really contributed to such a wonderful lunch

Incredible service and exquisite food. Extensive wine list. Superb views. Thank you to Jonathan and his exceptional team for making us feel welcome.

Met a friend who was staying at the Tresanton at 3pm for a cup of tea. Asked if there were any cakes or pastries or cookies or anything like that and were told there was nothing as ‘lunch service has finished’. Would have expected something to be available at a hotel like this.

Perfect spot for coffee, we sat on the terrace, overlooking the sea, below the hotel. Friendly efficient service from the lovely girl in the terrace hut . Great experience and great coffee!

We came for Sunday lunch, which was Roast Pork. The Roast pork was dry and over cooked. Nobody asked us how our food was until they came to clear our plates. When we told them the food was below par, we just got a shrugged shoulder. Service was very slow. We appreciated the white linen, but the wafer thin menus on cheap paper really lets the restaurant down. Come on, you can do better !

Visited for dinner, they took note of requests in the booking info, when booking directly through their website. Catered for dietary requirements incredibly well with waiting staff and kitchen staff being very accommodating. We had a lovely evening and are very grateful to them. Highly recommend.

We recently had 2 dinners in this restaurant. The room is spacious and open with good views over the sea. Staff are polite and helpful. The ambiance and spacing is perfect. Note that it is high up from the rad so there are steps. Also in the summer there is opportunity to dine outside or across the road on the terraces overlooking the sea. As expected the food is excellent and there is a good wine list. You can sit in a lounge with a wood fire whilst choosing from the menu. It is probably going to cost around £80 each with wine.

We were coast walking and dropped in on Friday afternoon. We wondered if we would be welcome given our shabbiness But the staff were lovely. £35 set course menu was great value. No choice but everything was superb with chocolate fondant star of show. Amazing decor and view. Come before the summer crowds

We popped for lunch on Sunday. We took advantage of valet parking (just pull up outside and take your keys to reception) and were ushered into the lounge to enjoy pre-lunch drinks. My husband said his virgin Bloody Mary was the best he'd ever had. Having decided that three courses were going to be just too much we chose a main and dessert each. I can highly recommend the risotto. It's perfect. I'm gluten free and they had many options for me. I also felt totally safe eating here. The staff are just lovely. Very attentive and friendly. Overall a wonderful couple of hours spent in a beautiful restaurant, surrounded by friendly people and eating stunning food.

Now in our late eighties we used to sail over from Place Manor Hotel, St. Anthony-in-Roseland for afternoon tea (many moons ago), then later drive over from Portscatho for delicious cakes and tea for about ten of us. Two of the family attended the same school as my wife in the 1940s.

A special dinner out in this great location with very nice staff. Unfortunately the food disappoints. Bread is good. Starter of warm but flabby mullet draped over cold green beans on a cold plate? Crispy skin? No. Main course duck, meat ok but flabby skin again? Even I know how to get crispy skin on duck breast. Will think twice about coming again. Local take away fish & chips was much better

On arrival found staff and receptionist to be first class , nothing was off limits to them , made my parter’s getaway the best she has ever had . Food was stunning ( buts its quite pricey), drinks were very good ( they will add 12.5% surcharge on these ) , The view from the rooms were stunning and could not ask for a better view . Bathroom was very good ( but our shower seals were leaking water all over the floor . Rooms made up every day and beach towel set was complimentary for use ( nice touch ) . All in all had an excellent few days away to unwind . If you need to no more , please don’t hesitate to ask for more information.

We had lunch at the Tresanton with good friends who live in Cornwall know the area very well. They correctly regard this luxury boutique hotel as the gem of St. Mawes which is a stunningly beautiful, very upscale, and unspoiled coastal fishing village on the Roseland Peninsula, a short ferry ride from busy Falmouth. It has gorgeous views of the bay from the dining terrace, beautifully appointed public rooms, and great food. We did not stay at the hotel because it was fully booked, for good reason.

Three dinners at Tresanton - all exceptional. The menu is short but offers plenty of choice & dishes rotate enough to remain interesting on consecutive nights. Highlights for us were the crab tian, arancini, & all the fish (lemon sole, John Dory, the mackerel starter & sea bass). And the young master says the duck was great too, so much so that I didn’t get a look in… Excellent wine list too - refreshing to see such interesting whites, or so the old master says. He’s a sucker for Italian whites (from the Puglian Fiano to the Vernaccia) but also the Spanish (Albariño & Gordello). My samples - in the form of regular doggy boxes - we’re all tip-top, so thank you as ever to Jonathan, Paul and the whole team in this wonderful kitchen.

Had a lovely stay at this hotel! Room 12 with terrace. Wonderful views overlooking the sea from our room. Breakfast was great & staff very friendly & helpful.

Lovely décor and service. Food was fine but a bit overpriced I thought. Would return if someone else was paying.

Always wanted to visit the restaurant, so was excited But the menu is a little tired and dated, compared to other fine restaurants in Cornwall . Waiters and staff very polite For 2 courses , 1 gin and tonic , no wine £148 , seemed expensive Don’t think will return But glad it’s out of my system !

Excellent restaurant wirh professional staff in a wonderful location. Our food was simply delicious. The asparagus soup subtle but very tasty. The plaice was beautifully cooked and presented. The spinach and ricotta ravioli were very tasty where the dough was paper thin. We finished the meal with sharing the Pannacotta which was good as well.

Typically understated and unostentatious English restaurant. The place is very classy and ensures customers receive high quality service. The food and drink are exceptional, and they handled very well a family lunch for 14 with ages ranging from 2 to 79! Ricardo looked after us amazingly and made everyone feel welcome. That would be enough but too it off with the stunning back drop of St Mawes and St Anthony Head. Cant recommend enough and am sure anyone who goes will long to return….

Our first visit to this restaurant but, hopefully not our last! Dinner was excellent, staff very helpful and knowledgeable, prices reasonable Fully lived up to our expectations! Gerry and Caroline Chichester

We have eaten in the restaurant before but only in the summer and on the outdoor Terrance. This time we were staying for Christmas and had a number of meals including Christmas lunch and breakfasts in the main restaurant. Good range of food options - always well prepared and service was consistent and friendly. Dinner had a good and reassuringly short menu of locally source products: fish of course and sea food including lobster as well as meat. An Italian nod in the form of gnocchi or pasta: a few sides and deserts. A well designed wine list. Breakfast as you would expect - fruits, juices the obligatory crushed avocado to kippers! Friendly and cheerful staff. A great place to eat anytime.

Dinner mid-February. Food: Mostly (very) standard fare. Halibut was dry from mis-cooking. Al dente broccoli and green beans required a chewing exercise and swamped the fish. Dish needed a champagne or similar sauce. Service: Lacks professionalism. Not of the standard expected.

The Tresanton is in a lovely position overlooking Percuil River and Falmouth Bay and really is best enjoyed out on the terrace in good weather. We visited for a family celebration, which sadly turned out a little disappointing, especially given our expectations. The welcome and...

The welcome from the staff was extremely friendly and the service discreet and efficient Our table overlooked the sea in pretty St Mawes. The table linen, china, glass and flower arrangements were so stylish. The crab salad was fresh and delicious. The tiny peppers and...

I treated my mum, sister and brother in law, to lunch today, and sadly it wasn’t what we expected! We last visited on Christmas Day 2021, and it was superb . It seems as if since then, a decline has occurred, I’m unhappy to declare....

A memorable lunch to celebrate our friends 50th birthday. We arrived soaked after being drenched from a coastal walk. We were invited to the drawing room, a fire was lit and we were duly given robes while our clothes were taken to their laundry to...

I’ve not been to Tresanton for a while but was really glad that I visited today! We were warmly greeted by restaurant staff and soon settled down by the window to watch the mesmerising seascape. Our waiter was friendly, professional and efficient and gave us...

We had coffee on the terrace overlooking the sea on a glorious day. Excellent coffee and excellent service. We had a look round the hotel afterwards - we would love to stay here. Staff were friendly and welcoming.

Amazing food and lovely setting but think we had the ‘b’ team working last Saturday night. There was a large wedding taking place at the hotel which might have been a factor. One of our dishes, and also one for a lady at the next...

Calm cool chic restaurant / dining area outside overlooking the bay from the the 1st floor level above the street. Great views. Enclosed dining room behind but when we went all guests were seated outside - so on a warm summer evening no disappointment about...

My husband and I had an amazing lunch here today ( Sept 29th) we were celebrating my 4 year post transplant, so a special occasion for us. The meal did not disappoint, we arrived a little early so we’re asked if we would like to...

A wonderful restaurant with delightful surroundings. In 2021 we visited for a drink during the time when the only option was to drink and eat outside and said we would love to eat in the wonderful looking restaurant, we were delighted when this happened. Our...

We went for a special anniversary. We had been given a voucher from our children which we were told would be taken off the bill. On arrival we were given a postcard with value on & placed in the middle of the table. When bill...

Booked to stay here over the bank holiday weekend and it was busy all weekend and had space for people to sit, relax and enjoy. The breakfast was good, lots to chose from, healthy to a full English. Had dinner here on the terrace and...

We're in love with the Tresanton - both the hotel and the restaurant. Perfectly pitched and reassuringly short menu of seasonal classics in a gorgeous and effortlessly stylish setting. The staff are supremely good - their training reflects the Polizzi perfectionism. Just go! (and stay...

We dined at the Tresanton during our stay in St Mawes. Arriving in good time we were shown to a table overlooking the harbour area for drinks. The hotel is not quite at the waterside but affords good views from some tables outside, maybe request...

Exceptional restaurant in a stunning location. Everything about this restaurant was perfect. The menu short but beautiful sits alongside an extensive wine/drinks list. What could be better than sitting gazing over the sea and the Cornish coastline whilst dining on the freshest of fish and...

A lovely lunch with such attentive staff, they were delightful. The food was just beautiful. My crab tian was very generous and the other starter was mackerel which had two large pieces, whereas in most places one would have been given. Again the mains were...

We were staying at the hotel and eat dinner several times in the hotel restaurant. First class food, service and comfort - a little pricey.

We visited this restaurant with our friends during our holiday in Cornwall. When making our booking I was offered 12.30 or 1.45 so we opted for the later sitting. Of course with the reputation and position of the hotel it was quite busy. Our starter...

Visited several years ago - amazing but on this occasion a little disappointed. On this occasion we drove 1.5 hours hoping to be swept away with an amazing evening meal. Hotel looking tired (railings to hotel rusty) The restaurant staff were pleasant but not knowledgeable...

I stayed here many years ago and thought it would be nice to revisit and have a drink on the terrace. Glorious location, as remembered, beautiful day, but what miserable staff! No genuine smiles, and even the false ones were in short supply - and...

The dining room is at its best in the evening as the light fades. The view is wonderful and you feel like you are on a ship. The food is not over complicated but uses great ingredients and is beautifully presented. Good relaxed atmosphere allowed...

Wonderful weather and view helped but terrific food. Roast beef for me after some oysters. . really beautifully presented crab tianne and then lobster ravioli for my daughter. Lovely lunch....great service. Second time, won't be the last.

Lunch at Tresanton was perfect in every way. Service is discreet, thoughtful and friendly. Food was local, fresh and simply delicious. Yes, it’s expensive but so worth it. Thank you so much Tresanton for a relaxed birthday lunch that I won’t forget.

Visited here for an ice cream and drinks and sat outside on the terrace. The positives were that the ice cream was really nice and that the views from the terrace were amazing. There was also one friendly waiter. However, the attitudes of the remainder...

We had a really good meal at Tresanton. Service was great, staff good humoured, dining area and terrace -immaculately clean. The beef and gnocchi were cooked beautifully, tasted good and dessert was fantastic! It’s what you’d expect to pay for quality food, washed down with...

We came here for a treat, I don’t mind paying top price occasionally if it is worth it. The service was as great as always. The food was very good but not as great as usual? That might be because I chose the wrong thing....

So we had the same menu but in the dog bar as Hattie our black Labrador was with us. As is the case as a dog owner we were not alone and we bumped into another dog called Hattie and one called Bilbo. Our Hattie...

great attention to detail given by all the staff we met today for lunch the food and its presentation ,the best of the best amazing flavours in squash soup ,beautiful fresh oysters,beef cooked to perfection, chocolate mouse fantastic the duck pate ,oh my gosh you...

We have stayed at many places of the same value and star ratings but we were not overly impressed with the whole hotel. If you didn’t read the online information you wouldn’t have a clue where the front door is or what to do if...

We stayed here for a wedding in the hotel and everything was just perfect .. The room (3) was stunning with a beautiful window seat looking onto the coastline .. The room had a lovely separate lounge and nice size bathroom .. The bed was...

we went as a group for dinner. The room is bright and elegant. Very grown up without being stuffy. Clientele were older, low key well-heeled. Not a huge choice but very well executed. Service mainly attentive but could veer to bossy. The views must be...

The Tresanton restaurant is very popular. It was difficult to get a table at a desired time., the wait was worth it. Everything was expensive, something we got used to in St Mawes, our wine was £58 but tasted very good. The service was excellent,...

Lunch at Tresanton was very disappointing and very expensive. We arrived early so ordered two coffees it took 20 minutes for the coffee to arrive WHY the terraces were empty! To top it all the coffee was cold! The lobster salad was basically a bowl...

Every time, we are in Cornwall, we visit St Mawes. We have stayed at Tresanton a couple of times at it is wonderful. Today though was just lunch. Although rain threatened, we sat on the terrace and ordered. Parfait, Fig, Fish & Chips, Chicken we’re...

This was a special treat for my lovelly wife and we enjoyed every minute. The staff were helpful even before we arrived and once we had arrived they were eager to ensure we had a lovely time. The setting, overlooking St Mawes estuary, on a...

OK so it helps when the sun shines, you can sit outside, enjoy the food and feel like you are in the mediterranean! and that is what we did. Food was top quality, and the service very friendly with charming young staff. Second of our...

We had wanted to eat here for some time along with our daughter who lives near Crantock and is also a huge foodie. On the off chance, despite their website advising no availability, I called them whilst we were staying nearby last Friday and they...

A few days in The Tresanton is like a visit to a different country. Relaxed but polished. A beautiful location especially when the sun shines. Swimming before breakfast in the sparkling sea and breakfast on the terrace with that view. Very special. Service is fab...

We had a lovely lunch on the sunny terrace. The food was spot on. The Chacuterie starter was fabulous, the Sea Bass perfect. We had a great spritz cocktail. View fabulous across the bay. Service was ok … though you got the distinct impression all...

We were staying in another hotel further along the coast but came here to have a special anniversary lunch, having seen Hotel Tresanton advertised in Rick Stein's "Cornwall". My husband and I turned up wearing masks just after the Covid rules had changed. None of...

This restaurant has a setting worthy of gods, yet disappointed. Granted we had a couple of bottles of rivet booze, but the £260 bill just didn’t shout ‘worth it’. Weve eaten in many places, and this place won’t ‘disappoint’ (it’s better than average), but it’s...

The view from the terrace is outstanding. The staff are very welcoming and extremely efficient. The kids food arrived promptly. which is always a plus. and they wolfed it down! I highly recommend the French fries! We went as a family aged 4 to 74...

What a perfect setting - eating looking out at sea. The staff are just lovely, and the food was great too. I'm still dreaming of the peanut butter and chocolate torte...Also, nice non-alcoholic drinks - not too sweet and also not price-gouging: you feel very...

My wife and I have dined at fine hotels and restaurants throughout the world and we were keen to try the Hotel Tresanton. I was surprised to find instant availability on a Sunday lunchtime and so we had lunch today as non-residents.The initial welcome was...

The hotel is absolutely beautiful - the stairway, the hotel, the furnishings and the restaurant. The hotel is spotlessly clean and the staff are warm and welcoming. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is perfection. I would definitely go there again and highly recommend...

I had high expectations for my visit but in summary no better than an average hotel. Room fine nothing special Food good but managed to get breakfast order wrong twice. The website says you can eat in the dogs bar if you want your dog...

We were passing and admired this place! Sign says home made ice creams and when we entered, we were advised it was only for residents! So why have a sign advertising them! Waiter needs customer serving training as rather than apologise and say that needs...

We arrived hungry enough to want a late afternoon mini-meal but not a cream tea. What came was excellent. Breakfast too was excellent with terrific coffee accompanying the various dishes ordered. But, dinner was challenging because the menu choices were too narrow and failed to...

This was a cold and VERY windy day in May so lunch was inside. However, the restaurant is light and ‘summery’, gives fabulous views and has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Our dishes were beautifully presented and everything we had - crab tian, duck liver parfait,...

We ate in the restaurant one evening which is beautiful but it was fairly empty so had no atmosphere. Service was excellent. Found the food to be bland and very expensive.

Lovely and beautiful location with superb views. Small but convenient selection of drinks and good service all round. Fantastic way to take in the beautiful scenery of St Mawes.

Beautiful setting , very helpful staff Superb cooking. Eating outdoors was a treat. Much better than normal hotel restaurants and the best in st Mawes

We were looking forward to a special lunch but left rather underwhelmed. The restaurant felt cold and the menu we felt was rather unimaginative. The food was perfectly ok but nothing special. Our waiter was charming but the service was very slow mainly I think...

First visit to the Tresanton Restaurant. Pluses: Very attractive location Excellent cooking- crab starter voted the best ever Lunch with drinks, no desserts £200 for 4 guests. Good value overall. Not so plus: No 5 stars because of the general staff attitude. Not rude, not...

Outstanding - we had an excellent Saturday lunch here. This place has it all comprising of great views, excellent service and superb food. At our request the Chef even came out to see us at the end of service. A special thanks to Monika who...

We popped in for a couple of drinks on the terrace. It's a beautiful spot and the drinks were lovely but we were astonished at the level of service given the status of the Tresantin Hotel....and the fact that it is owned by the 'Hotel...

We have visited a few times now for lunch and dinner and the restaurant never fails to deliver on all levels. Location, service, food quality - they have it all here. Love it.

Please see my review of the hotel for a detailed review. The hotel is a very pleasant place for dinner or lunch and the food is acceptable but not outstanding, sophisticated, or inspired. Breakfast is OK; not as good as we were expecting.

I've wanted to come here for nearly 5 years now, following a review on a blog. Everything from the ferry over to St Mawes, the weather, the cold champagne on arrival, the best oysters i've had in years, the chicken, the service, and of course...

I was lucky enough to stay at the hotel for a week and ate at the restaurant every day. Every dish was a real treat. Only the Venison tempted me away from the fantastic fresh fish and shellfish. I had a couple of wonderful lunches...

The evening meal was delicious, served by great staff, a little pricy but the service, and food certainly was worthy of the expense

Had a lovely lunch on the terrace today. Great food, great service, great views. My favourite spot in the world.

Having ventured across to St Mawes on a boat from Falmouth, we visited this establishment for a pre booked afternoon meal. To begin with, the views on offer from the terrace looked right over the Bay Area to offer some stunning scenery to accompany our meal. You can people watch galore from here whilst enjoying a drink and/or food. The food itself was delicious and by far the best I’ve had since being in Falmouth. I myself had the fish and chips and others in our group also really enjoyed their respective meals. The waiters were always attentive and in full PPE given the current climate which helped make the guests feel safe and secure. We couldn’t fault the effort they put in for us.

Fabulous menu , beautiful surroundings and superb service ! With all the protocols owing to Covid this was a pleasure to enjoy fine food in safe surroundings with our friends who had never been before . A lovely first time experience for them and a great return for us ! Hopefully we will all be able to enjoy this fabulous venue again in the not to distant future . Even the weather obliged with warmth and sunshine . Between us we enjoyed a variety from the menu and were well pleased !

Fabulous food wonderful view and we were blessed with glorious weather too... loved it. The waitress recommended a sparkly rose to start ... delicious ... all our food was superb

We came for lunch on Bank Holiday Monday and had the most glorious time.Sat on the terrace with fantastic views we enjoyed the most delicious lunch.The duck terrine was exceptional. The staff we so professional and provided an excellent service.We will definitely return again but will stay at the hotel next time too.

Having been a regular since opening more than twenty years ago I feel qualified to say that the restaurant at Tresanton goes from strength to strength. The menu is short but varies from day to day, based on whatever is locally available and good. Even with a short menu I feel spoiled for choice - hoping that the dish I didn’t choose might be there on another occasion, during our always too-short stay.If anything I feel that the cooking has become a bit more adventurous over time, but never fussy or complex for the sake of it. I think that the Head Chef will celebrate twenty years at this stove next year, a remarkable achievement. I hope that I will be at Tresanton again in 2021 to celebrate this. Many thanks to all.

Fantastic hotel with family-feel to it while maintaining very high levels of service. Location is unbeatable with its own private beach club. Food is very good and menu changes daily. Staff are super helpful and friendly

We had a long weekend at the hotel at the end of June. Considering all the issues with the COVID, they did very well. We had amazing sunny weather and were able to eat all meals on the terrace. Food and service excellent, but when you make your reservation get your food time slots in as otherwise you might be eating very late in the evening ( unless that is what you want)

On a sunny afternoon in Cornwall, there are few better spots than on the terrace at Tresanton looking out to sea.We have stayed before which has always been excellent, but not this trip, so naturally had to pre book for lunch as does everyone who is not a resident at the moment due to Covid.Service was very professional, food was lovely, however the menu is very limited at the moment which is understandable.

Fantastic quality food and service. We are a family of 5 with kids under 10 and the staff could not have been more helpful. Clam linguini was the best I have had. Great views and good value for the price. Very English. We loved it.

We had a family dinner here during February half term and were not staying at the hotel.The food was delicious. Lovely fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked. I had the whole lemon sole and it was fabulous. Portions were generous, bordering on too large meaning that we could only manage two courses rather than three: when dining at a good restaurant, we prefer to have three smaller courses so that we can enjoy the full variety the restaurant has to offer.The restaurant is very comfortable and tastefully decorated.However the service we received, although not rude, was perfunctory and unfriendly. Were we not welcome as non-residents we wondered to ourselves? The service seemed friendly toward those we thought were staying at the hotel. The restaurant was by no means full, so I would have thought the owners would have been delighted to have an additional cover on that evening, particularly at a quieter time of year. We dine regularly at good restaurants so know the difference between good service and indifferent service. We had high hopes for the evening being a highlight of our holiday, but the evening was ok rather than special because we were not made to feel terribly welcome and we were in and out in an hour and a half tops.

Wonderful. Sensational value for money.... Beautiful ambiance and wonderful staff. Quality silver service and quality ingredients

Went for Sunday lunch. Drinks in the lounge took a while to arrive. Food was good but although the restaurant was less than half full, a family of five were given a table that was within eighteen inches of ours! Their proximity to us, coupled with a distinct lack of any eating manners basically ruined our lunch!

We enjoyed a fabulous lunch in the lovely hotel restaurant. The food was fantastic and the service in keeping with the surroundings, unassuming and quietly attentive. We are looking forward our second visit.

Happy experience sheltering here for a night during very stormy weather. Hotel quiet in run-up to Christmas, so we had our pick of rooms. Chose 2nd floor as wanted quiet and were advised by staff this would be so, though it turned out there is quite a bit of noise transference, pity as otherwise this is a very pleasant, well run place. We had an excellent dinner.

What's not to like. Sitting out on the terrace watching the sun set over St Mawes while have a very fine wine and dining experience. It still remains a benchmark for others and is hard to beat.