Margot's Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Used to be a great cafe within a local garden centre where you could guarantee a well cooked, reasonably priced meal. Not anymore!. Just paid £15.00 for undercooked approx 4 ounce burger with a slice of cheddar cheese, 2 slices of tomato and 2 slices of gherkin plus 'chips'. All food lukewarm. This is Cornwall, not Fitzrovia, and even though Mr Ramsay lives here for some of the year no excuse for charging same amount as we pay for a decent burger in his latest restaurant venture. I did ask the waitress to mention my complaints to the 'chef' but this fell on deaf ears. Will not be returning. You have been warned!

I have been here on numerous occasions and have always been moderately satisfied However on this occasion I was somewhat surprised at the prices. One bacon sandwich (on brown bread) and two cups of tea , £11 !!! It always our first stop on our frequent visits to Padstow, but at these prices we will not be stopping again.

Popped in for coffee and cake. Reasonably busy, probably 1/3 or so tables taken. Given menu and asked to take a seat, then our order would be taken. It took over 25 minutes for someone to approach us, as it appeared we had been forgotten. Many customers had left and the place was quiet by then. Other customers had arrived, had their order taken and had been served and still we sat. The server finally approached us, but was intercepted by a couple at the next table who had finished their breakfast, but wanted coffee. So, their order was taken, then ours. Theirs was served, but we then had to wait, as other diners approached the counter to pay. No apology for our wait, which would have made such a difference. Eventually our coffee and cake arrived, but we had to ask for the hot milk which we had ordered. When my husband paid the bill, the waitress had to ask which table we had sat at (the one in the middle if the room in full view of the counter, which you could not see!). It was all very odd and I put it down to staff shortages, but also, poor custoner services, as the waitress seemed unable to prioritise adequately (at one point she was putting g crockery away, whilst we waited for our order to be taken). I was very surprised by all this, as we have been here countless times in the past and never had a problem. We enjoyed Sunday lunch here last week. The food is always excellent too.

After a fairly long wait to be served, we ordered the cream tea for two. When it arrived, we noticed green/blue fuzzy mould on the top and sides of the plain scones. When I complained to the waitress, she told me that they were cooked two days ago so there shouldn't be mould?! Even though she could clearly see the mould! She then told me she could replace the plain scones but they would be from the same batch so may also have mould. I declined and opted for a different type of scone. The waitress then took the mouldy scones off my plate and put them back onto the serving plate with all the scones still for sale! Absolutely disgusting food hygiene! This waitress then avoided us for the rest of our visit after a half-arsed apology in which she insisted the 'fresh scones' we had bought we're only cooked 2 days ago and 'should be fine'. As we left, I could clearly see the mouldy batch of scones still out for sale... I just feel sorry for anyone else who had to eat them! Needless to say, we didn't enjoy our visit and won't be returning.

A very long wait for gluten free fish and chips while other people arrived, were seated, served fish and chips... then puddings. We had to ask for it to be boxed up in the end and wished we hadn't because it was undercooked and horrible. When I complained to the waitress about how long it had taken, she said it was because I had ordered a 'different' meal.

Beautiful family meal out. Friendly staff, service was excellent. The food was very well presented, cooked, and delicious! Will be visiting again! :)

I found this place online - was thinking it would be a nice restaurant for a celebration dinner of my 25th year living in London (I’m from South Africa originally), and I love Italian food. Well, I should’ve stayed back in E14 and gone to our local Italian Il Bianco City Island which has better food and at half the price. Staff and ambience were lovely but the portions of food (5 ravioli as a main for £23!?) and a watery duck egg starter with ‘Parmesan foam’ (yep, one of THOSE places), were very disappointing. I’m no stranger to paying for excellent wine - remember I’m from SA and my sister is a wine master - but the eye watering prices on the wine list make it really inaccessible. It misses a trick; for an average neighbourhood restaurant it is trying to be too fancy for its own worth. I’d avoid this place and spend your £200 for two dinner at another place (we had 2 starters, 2 mains, 2 cocktails and a bottle of wine, one amaretto and a dessert for that). I’d recommend Caprici on the south bank or Fumo if you need to be more central. And of course if you’re in the docklands, go to Il Bianco City Island - you’ll have a better time and pay less.

We had a great lunch great food .What a find on a rainy day looking for something dry to do really nice helpful staff

This was a surprising find whilst visiting the garden Centre. We all had Sunday roast from the car very. It was superb.

I can't rave about this place enough it's first class. The food is excellent the staff are lovely and friendly and attentive. Little extra nibbles and bread and garlic butter brought out while you wait for your meal, means a lot to me. Don't drive by this restaurant it is top drawer and punching above it's weight. We tried to book again tonight but unfortunately it's closed on a Sunday.

Good food all day, takeaway Fish and Chips in the evening, friendly staff, nice food, good value, although lighting in the evening needs some more thought

We had passed the Garden Centre several times in the course of our week's holiday and when we arrived without booking on Thursday night we were the only couple in the restaurant which might have put us off ordinarily but we sat doen and so so glad that we did!! The Restaurant is really modern yet comfortable and the food was superb!! We were offred the most divine Homemade Foccacia with Herb butter for the table then we had one starter of Newlyn Haddock Goujons, freshly breaded and with Homemade Tartare Sauce followed with 10oz Ribeye and Pan Roasted Chicken with Potato Fondant, these were simply put excellent, my steak was served with Henk's famous chips and they are stars in their own right!! Then Pavlova and the RNLI award winning Sticky Toffee Pudding which was to die for.........there is apparently a fight to the death competition in the area about who has the best pudding recipe!! The service too was superb and judged just right. We went back for breakfast on Saturday too and this was so good and although a little more expensive than other places well worth it!! Do not miss out!!

The garden centre itself is an interesting place to look round and different from others with lots of different products.The restaurant is spacious and there is also some seating outside.I can't comment on the food because I haven't had a meal there yet just a coffee but the menu does look enticing. The staff are friendly in the shop but on the two occasions that I visited for a coffee the staff didn't seem to want to stop talking to each other to serve me which was a bit off putting.I will be visiting again when staying in Padstow.

I can’t rate this high enough, Sunday lunch was delicious. I had the beef and gammon it was cooked to perfection. A good and varied selection of vegetables again beautifully cooked. The staff were polite and informative, the setting informal and comfortable. It was very good value for money. The meat portions were extremely generous and vegetables were self service, which I must admit I find ideal. We were to full for deserts which look yummy. I am now in two minds if I rave to much might be more popular but I want them to know just how much we all enjoyed our meal.

Had the most amazing carvery Wonderful ,tasty veg and succulent ,delicious meats (Gammon and Turkey ) Very reasonable .Can't fault it....except maybe gave bigger plates 😊 Fantastic Looking forward to going again ...SOOOOOON XXX

Have had both full english breakfast and the carvery on a sunday and can thoroughly recommend both. The breakfast is the best in the area and the carvery has a good choice of both meat and vegetables with an excellent gravy. Will be back to try some other food on the menu.

Really enjoyed the Sunday Lunch Carvery. Three choices of meats all well cooked juicy and tasty. There was a great choice of vegetables plus extras like sausages and batter pudding. In fact everything you could want for in a Sunday Roast.

Wenn man an gewöhnliche Gartencenter denkt, ist man bereits froh, wenn man im Nachgang eine Bratwurst auf dem Parkplatz essen kann. Nur ganz wenige Gartencenter verfügen wirklich über eine Restauration.

This is about the fifth time we have visited, on this occasion it was for breakfast. It was early morning so not to busy, we sat at a table and I went to the counter to order. The assistant saw me but continued to talk to another member of staff for several minutes, she then proceeded to prepare pots of tea, turning round and asking want I wanted. I gave my order, after completing her task she then attended to me asking again what I wanted. She was unfriendly and non communicative. There was quite a wait for breakfast, it was OK but not the previous standard of food we have enjoyed here. The floor was dirty with indoor plants shedding everywhere, the toilets we not as clean as previous visits. This has been on previous visits a fantastic cafe/ restaurant unfortunately standards are slipping.

First past this restaurant without really noticing it as it was in a small garden Centre and would be easy to overlook. Only noticed it in the evening when it was all lit up. Popped in for lunch with the family and where pleasantly surprised. Very popular with locals, food was very good and home made. Can’t vouch for any more than the lunch menu with well done wraps and a good omelette.

First visit to this restaurant for Sunday lunch.

Lovely sausage & egg breakfast sarnie & nice coffee, toilets were clean & tidy. Staff were lovely. Only criticism was the dog roaming freely around the restaurant, it kept stopping & begging for food right at our table & to be honest it felt like we couldn’t shoo it away, I’m assuming it was the owners dog maybe as it seemed to have free run of the shop too. I’m a dog owner but would never let my dog free in a restaurant.

We had a breakfast sarnies which were fab as was the coffee and all served with a smile. The only off putting thing was the resident dog walking around begging for food and waiting to be fed, I love animals just not when I’m eating.

After a 4 hour drive from Gosport, having left at 0500, we were really delighted to have an excellent breakfast (with our dog) at the relocated Margot’s. Quick and excellent quality breakfast with efficient and pleasant staff. The other menus looked inviting as well so we shall be returning.

Had a wonderful evening, we both had the chowder to start with which was so full of flavour!!

Stopped off for lunch and we were not disappointed.

Good value for a very good Sunday lunch with all the trimmings. Excellent roasts and a good choice of beverages.

We ate here one evening with our two young children and dog. The service was fantastic and the chef’s cooked up a feast for our two children. Nothing was too much trouble. Our meals were also absolutely divine. The atmosphere was just lovely and our waitress was so friendly and helpful. We have been back for coffee and cake which was also yummy!

Although the sign outside says Cafe , do not be put off, as this is anything but. Friendly and helpful staff and some really excellent food at very affordable prices using local produce , I had the sirloin Steak and it was the best one I've had for ages. If this place was in Padstow Town there would be a queue to get in.

We popped in to the local garden centre in Padstow and stumbled across this absolute gem! We only had a light bite but the lunch and evening menu looked great and reasonably priced. The decor is really modern and tasteful and the staff are really friendly! The breakfast was huge and looked delicious! Will definitely be returning to sample the menu. Dog friendly and licensed.

We called in for breakfast and my partner was going to have the full English but at £8.50 we would have liked to have seen what was on the plate as there was no menu and he's a bit on the fussy side... he wont eat hash browns, mushrooms, black pudding or fried egg and there was no way of knowing if any of these would appear on his plate. I suppose we could have asked but by the time we got to the counter we had decided to go for the bacon sandwich and we are very pleased we did as these were the best bacon sandwiches we've ever had. Staff were helpful and friendly and we didn't have to wait long for the food to arrive. If we lived in the area we'd go every weekend for our breakfast sandwich.

Brilliant breakfast and very well cooked would certainly recommend this to anyone, best breakfast in the area.

Have called in for coffee and light lunch a few times over the the past few months ,all looks very good , called in today 7/1/18 around 1.30pm for coffee no seats , the Sunday roast looked fantastic , asked about booking for next week and was told we don’t take bookings ?? , our normal places are pickwick inn st issey or boscastle farm shop who both take bookings and have a great reputation for food and are always full , while we looked around 2 family’s of 4 and two couples walked away as no seating or bookings allowed,obviously we will not return for a Sunday roast not knowing if we will actually eat ,also noted you don’t reply to any comments, just hope your bubble does not bust in 2018 when people what to book

We decided to have our Staff Christmas meal here and weren’t disappointed. The food was good and the service quick.

We were taken to Margot's by friends and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the Sunday carvery. Food was plentiful and tasty and we had access to the garden centre for a browse before/after lunch!

We visited Trevisker's Kitchen with our daughter, this was her first visit and our third. I can only say this is a hidden gem of a place. The food is excellent, it is so difficult to choose from the menu. Henk did me a special starter as I had tried the dish in the summer and was keen to have it again but it was not on the menu - warm salad of local mushrooms, chorizo and bacon. My main was Pork Belly to die for, my husband had scallops to start and sea bass on a bed of pea risotto for a main dish and a sticky toffee pud to finish, my daughter had squid to start, beef fillet with beef shin and potato rosti for a main and she finished with a Lemon Posset. Henk served us a complimentary desert wine and white chocolate fudge to end our experience in style. well done Henk and team, an amazing job well done. Can't wait for our next visit.

Two of us called in for tea and cake. It was about 3.30pm and they were in the process of replenishing the cakes- they all looked very inviting. The staff were busy chatting so we waited until they had finished. My teapot was half filled so I asked for more water. As we sat enjoying the tea and cakes we noticed several times customers were kept waiting while the staff chatted. We then saw a member of staff had very baggy sleeves that were dragging over the food- not good. However we then saw her using a slice to serve the cakes but actually picking up the cakes with her fingers and then handling money. It seems more staff training is needed to ensure customers are served promptly and that good hygiene standards are practiced. A real shame.

Not longed opened and well worth a visit, lovely friendly staff serving tremendous food for breakfast, great value and bacon exceptional. Once settled in this will be a great spot to eat

Visited on Saturday night. Was quite worried after reading that the head chef had just left and it is now called Treviskers kitchen I think.

Visited here today for lunch which was average but we didn’t stay for pudding because we were so cold. The warmest place was the toilet.

We read about this place and decided to make an effort to get there for lunch. We were not disappointed!, great menu choice, great service, the benefit of a theatre kitchen adds so much to the ambience which was very buzzy. We both ordered the fish cakes, they arrived piping hot after a short wait, to be expected when everything is cooked to order. The fish cakes were delicious and amongst the best we have ever eaten.

Why this chef isn’t as famous as other Padstow residents is beyond me . His food is exceptional . I️ have followed him for years having been a Margot’s regular before he arrived . Great to have this wonderful facility in Wadebridge.

I've returned several times to enjoy their soups and chowder, hoping to get out for an evening visit. Not your typical garden centre based café - it's a classy foodlovers paradise with positive surroundings and staff. It's amazing how quickly have adopted it as a favourite lunch venue.

This new restaurant is an absolute MUST! A lovely friendly welcome followed by complimentary herb bread which was superb! Our party all had the Plaice which melted in the mouth, so fresh and beautifully presented. It's a very modern place but comfortable. Recommend to book. There is an extensive stock of wine and beer, cider's and fruit juices available. Also dog friendly! We will be back!

Visited Henk’s new restaurant for dinner whilst on a family holiday in Cornwall. Margot’s has a lovely contemporary feel, it manages to adapt its charming ambiance from day time cafe to evening restaurant. We received complimentary rosemary and garlic bread which was delicious. We all opted for fillet steak with mushrooms and hand made chips. The food was very well cooked and tasted lovely. For dessert we had chocolate panna cotta, again wonderful! There are lots of Cornish ciders and beers to tempt you, plus a good selection of quality wines! Service was very good, with friendly yet professional staff. Can’t wait to go back!

All the local restaurants were fully booked and Margot’s don’t take reservations so we turned up looking for a table for six. All the indoor tables were taken but there was space in the covered outdoor area. There were a couple of gas heaters and even though one end of the area was uncovered it was not too cold.

Excellent cuisine. Excellent service. Ambiance lacking in character. Can be noisy owing to hard surfaces all round.

Passed this place many a time,but noticed a Cafe/restaurant added,was not disappointed ,we only had sandwiches and coffee,other meals looked very good as well,Nice selection of cakes,staff very friendly and helpful, dogs are welcome which is good.the only thing I would say,it would be much better to have menu's on each table,rather than at the till. There's also a doggie boutique, plants, and shop,all worth a visit.

We were a party of 10 for dinner. The starters were amazing, my medium rare steak melted in my mouth and the desserts were perfect.

Can’t fault the food service or location the whole family loved it My ribeye steak with ration butter was to die for

Thank you Twitter from an occasional user. I was able to twig that Adrian had moved from Little Petherick to a new location.

we called in for a late lunch and we were excited by the quality of the food at this new venture 'MARGOT'S' at Trevisker garden centre.

Visited Margot,s for a meal while holidaying in the Padstow area.The staff were cheerful and friendly and the food was lovely at a reasonable price.The fact that our dog was allowed in was a big plus.We will call again on our holiday next year.

We popped in for breakfast when we arrived in Padstow and loved the feel of the place straight away. Breakfast was fab and we will definitely be back x

Stopped on a whim on the way passed, sausage sarnie for me & a bacon & egg sarnie for my other half, both were lovely, hot & quickly served my lovely staff.

Having stalked Adrian from Margot's in Padstow to The Old Mill at Little Petherick we were not surprised at the fantastic meal we had at Trevisker. A great new partnership and great venue, the food was beautifully cooked and absolutely delicious. Couldn't fault the food, the drink or the very welcoming reception... we'll be back!

We have visited the restaurant for coffee and cakes in the daytime, but yesterday took a local friend there for dinner. Good service, delicious food, stunning puds - and good value for money, including the wine. We shall certainly go again, and our friend also intends to recommend it. AND we were able to take our dogs in too. Long may it stay and thrive!

My partner and I visited Margots at Trevisker garden centre a week ago. The car park was very dark, not good visibility at night however inside the restaurant was very bright and very open like a large canteen type room, the service was very good and the food was very good . When we arrived I asked if we could have a quiet table for two near the window as I could see one free but was told to sit in the middle of the room which we later discovered was beside a really large party of men and we were squeezed in beside this big group of men who were very noisy, wasn't the most comfortable and relaxing of atmosphere for us and I was quite disappointed that they couldn't have given us a quieter table . The lighting needs to be softer and a little bit more thought given to the general ambience and atmosphere . Felt like a service station restaurant, sadly I won't be going back

So pleased to of found where Henk from Kingsley Village now is. First visit.. Quite a distance from us but we will keep coming now we know where you are !! Absolutely delicious carvery.. Turkey succulent, cauliflower cheese beautiful.. Yorkies perfect. I'm reliving it now :o

Had lunch here with my grandma and a friend, and we all really enjoyed it! The food was tasty, the service was good, and the ambience was nice.

Recommended by local friends. We were not disappointed. A new venture with Adrian Oliver, who used to own the renowned Margot’s Bistro in Padstow. We ate (in the evening) in the main restaurant, which is spacious, airy and bright. There are more tables in a conservatory extension for use in warmer weather. Our food was very good: an avocado and salmon salad, a goat’s cheese salad, followed by roasted hake. We shared a dessert of 4 scoops of good ice cream, but it was served in a tall, narrow glass so one could only eat one flavour at a time – a wider dish would have been better. Very efficient and cheerful service. Good value - for example the hake dish was a very modest £14.

We both had the Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Lovely soft just cooked scrambled eggs, cooked in a pan as they should be, not microwaved as some places

Visited Centre and had tea and cake, very impressed. Noticed that the restaurant had relocated from the centre of Padstow and decided to give it a try. In the evening the door to the garden centre closes and using the separate entrance we were met by friendly staff and a welcoming environment. Food was well presented and delicious. We will return

Delicious fish for lunch - mackerel and cod cooked to perfection - tempted us to book for an evening meal at this lovely dog friendly eatery. Almost unheard of for dogs to be allowed in a restaurant in the evening! We had a wonderful meal - soup and chowder starters, steak and trout mains with wine and coffee, all served very efficiently by our friendly waitress. We have booked again for tomorrow!

We had stopped off to use this little nursery back in June and noticed they planned to open a coffee shop later in the year. In early September we returned to buy a shrub and had a quick look in the cafe. WOW! Amazing looking cakes were the first thing we spotted, then as it was lunch time we decided to try out the food. Normally I associate eating in a garden centre with something my parents would have done but then I spotted the wifi sign in, margots2.

What a little gem! Called day one as were passing and saw the fab breakfasts being served. Called back day 2 for breakfast and we were not disappointed! Great coffee and the best French toast bacon and syrup ever! My other half had scrambled egg and bacon on toast he said the scrambled was perfect. And let's face it so many get scrambled egg so wrong. The chef there, we discovered owns a local inn so off there for supper! Halfway house at wadebridge.

Always looking for new places for lunch very pleased we found Margot's. Four Diners enjoyed three different lunch choices ( including one dairy free) , good choice all freshly prepared pleasant staff, be warned if like me you have a sweet tooth the cake selection was excellent . Thanks to everyone at Margots I am pleased to recomend you :)

What a lovely dinner we had! Margot's is a really nice place in a garden centre, so you might miss it passing by. Superb food and very kind waitresses. We hope to come back.

Had coffee here, splendid, lovely surroundings, very polite staff and beautiful cakes , will certainly go there for food. Not only restaurant but beautiful garden centre and dress shop, florists and pet centre.

We went to the new Margot at a Garden Centre expecting really great food. It was OK, served relatively quickly but all the dishes we ordered, we felt could have had more depth to them. My husband & I both ordered duck cooked with a thyme & red wine sauce. I was very under whelmed. I couldn't really discern what the sauce was. A bit disappointing really.

Visited with family for Sunday dinner. Service was excellent ,food great. Plus a lovely garden centre to browse around. Recomended. Worth a visit.

After a lovely morning walk along the cliffs in the sunshine we stopped off at Trevisker Cafe for a coffee..first time visit and we will be back for sure. Great value coffee and munchies, comfortable relaxed surroundings and friendly helpful staff!

What a super restaurant great food, service was attentive and it feels very welcoming. Will be back for dinner again soon thanks so much!! Lucas family

We tried the new Margot's at Trevisker and to be honest we were bit disappointed. The choices in the evening were a bit unexciting and safe, though well cooked and served with eagerness and enthusiasm by mainly young and inexperienced staff. The duck confit was delicious, the steak flavoursome, but there was no 'wow' factor.

After a very successful stint at the old mill Adrian Oliver is back and Margot's has been reborn at the Trevisker garden centre. Dont be fooled into thinking this is your average garden centre cafe, couldn't be further from the truth. They do breakfasts and light lunches but in the evening it comes alive with the cullinery skills that have been Adrians trade mark for many years. Please make the effort to visit if you are in the area you wont be dissapointed.

The food is excellent, the service first class and the ambiance really lovely? I can thoroughly recommend this lovely restaurant.

Tried the cafe for lunch. So good went back the next day. Looking forward to trying their evening menu. To find such an interesting menu and such well cooked food in a cafe is rare. A huge recommend.

This is a newly opened restaurant attached to the garden centre, everywhere is 'dog friendly '. We called in for breakfast, there was a warm welcome, great choice on the menu. We did not have to wait long for our food to arrive, it was well presented, tasty and good value. There is passion for food and service embedded in this new venture, long may it remain. Would definitely recommend.