Mussel Box in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Avocado on toast was very good. Not huge portions so perfect for breakfast

Taylor at Reggie’s was very helpful, as I am unable to eat chillies. She suggested dosa Cheese and onion dosa. We also ordered onion bhaji. They were fantastic - in fact the best I have had in the UK. We also took two portions to take away. The other dish, green chicken curry with rice was also very tasty. I recommend Reggie’s. Eaten too quickly to take photos!!! ☺️

We got a takeaway. The food was delicious and authentic. We ordered 2 x Karahi Lamb, 1 x Goan Fish, 3 x Naans, 2 x Bahjis and 2 x Pappadoms. Although this cost £71, it was not enough food for 3-4 people. They were very stingy with the amount of fish in the Goan Fish curry, I probably got 3-4 very small chunks of fish which was insane for a £16 dish. The lamb curries were absolutely delicious, but again several very small cubes of lamb were served which just didn’t suffice - we were all still hungry! Please increase your portion sizes, including rice with the curry didn’t make much sense, I’d rather pay more for bigger portions and a separate rice as a side dish. Hence the 3 * review. Hope they improve their portion sizes as Padstow is really lacking a good Indian restaurant.

Visited this evening. We've walked past numerous times over the years but didn't realise its dog friendly. Welcoming, friendly & comfortable. The food is outstanding - everything was so tasty. We had poppadums, pani puri & onion bhaji followed by chicken tikka masala & the smoky chicken curry plus naan bread. Everything was cooked to perfection, so tasty, the chicken fell apart, so delicious. Really wish we lived local - we would eat here every week. A real gem.

Food average. Chicken a bit in the dry side.

Myself and my wife had a delicious meal, the mains were very tasty, the rice flavoured perfectly and the pupadoms and naan were fabulous. My wife had the afghani chicken and said it was one of the best Indian takeaway meals she’s ever had! I had the gobi chana, which I very much enjoyed, although I would say that as a vegan, another more interesting option would be great as it’s quite safe as meals go. There are some very different sounding meat based meals, I would appreciate something equally different and interesting! Still a fantastic meal regardless, thank you all so much!

Visited two years ago when it was called the Mussel Box, then the food was 5 star and the service 3. Now the reverse, good service and OK food. Fish goujions overcooked and dry. Crab tacos not bad. They offer a variety of curries and other dishes. Seems popular so maybe not to our taste. Not sure about the 80s anthems, not quite in keeping hence the 3 star rating.

Ordered takeaway for 8.50pm online arrived just before to find order waiting for me with kitchen ticket marked 8 .30 so sat getting cold for 20 mins

Bland overpriced food, serious lack of any flavour, would avoid to be honest, especially if you’re from south Asian decent. Having said that it is a Lovely location if you want a drink.

This place is brilliant. Amazing seafood and Indian tapas. Something different but lovely. Outside covered space and very friendly staff.

Had 8 small plates for 3 of us. The highlights were the keema, pani puri, bhel and the sea bass (massive portion). All very tasty will be back to try the curry.

Chose the tapas selection - everyone in the party was happy with their choices, especially the crab tacos...Could have had a few more chips for £4 though. Service was fine but lacked a little personality or attentiveness. Would recommend if visiting Padstow and wanting something other than (overated) fish and chips by the harbour.

Managed to squeeze us in despite not having a reservation. The FoH team were great and were so speedy with their service. I have to say we weren't blown away with the curries and the sauces didn't have much depth of flavour, but overall a good place to go for speedy service and quick food.

Amazing food could be the best restaurant I’ve ever been to loved it

Visited with 6 friends without reservation & the waitress made great effort to squeeze us in to service and kept us informed throughout . At a guess I’d say we had 10 separate dishes and everyone said their meal was exceptional. I had the most succulent mussels and belly pork . Our visit was the highlight of our stay in Cornwall all the more special as it was completely unplanned. Go yourself and give it a try they deserve your custom !

Food was good, service less so. Young staff who didn’t seem interested. My Karahi lamb (pictured) was very nice.

The takeaway menu is very limited and extremely overpriced for what it is, both in quality and how generic the menu items are. You cant seperately choose a sauce, meat etc like at a proper curry house. They come with hard rice that is the same as you'd get in a supermarket curry box. There's just one generic naan bread, no option for garlic/pershwari/plain etc. The portions are quite small, my chicken curry had 6 chicken pieces in total but cost £15. In short, the offer is a generic catering meal sold at a price above what most restaurants would charge. I cant comment on the dining-in experience but there are way better places to go for a good takeaway

The food was absolutely delicious. The pani puri was a taste sensation, a real highlight. All our dishes were wonderful. We had never had those kinds of flavours before and felt very uplifted by a lovely dinner, thank you. Staff were fantastic and very kind.

Tourist trap!! Everything we got tasted like school cafeteria food; I could've got a better takeaway from Tescos. Would give 0 stars if I could. The takeaway Chicken Tikka we got was almost definitely microwaved, and wasn't really a Tikka, but more of a generic supermarket curry (and orange, not red like a Tikka should be, the rice was also hard like it was microwaved), and looked nothing like the photos. The fish curry was also absolutely covered in oil. The naans claimed to be "clay-fired" i.e. tandoori naans, but were clearly not: they were soggy, not crispy anywhere. We payed £57 for 2 tikkas, the fish curry, and 2 naans - an absolute waste.

Fabulous onion bhaji and dal tadka.

Lovely setting on the harbour enjoying the sunshine. Food was incredible with a great selection of small plates and curry. Highly recommend all the seafood on offer and bonus theyre dog friendly!

Had lunch here. Food was ok but not worth the price. Customer service could be improved.

A good place to go for nice food 😋

Love it. Amazing fresh tasting Indian street food.

Food was pretty mediocre and we were somewhat disappointed, having thought the menu looked interesting before visiting. Restaurant lacked atmosphere (we were sat under cover outside), but service was good and staff were friendly. If we’d had read the reviews in an advance, we probably wouldn’t have visited. The owner’s responses come across as unprofessional and verging on aggressive - is the intention to put people off leaving honest reviews? It’s not a good look!

The service was great and friendly staff. However, I could not say the same about the food. The starters were below average. Ordered a curry fish, and it tasted watery. Would not recommend if you are looking for an authensic street food curry place.

All in all a great place and experience but a bit of a shame that the crab salad was spoilt by not being able to taste the crab due to the amount of coriander in the dressing. The mussells in Goan sauce where fab, so was the onion bhaji and fries with cheese. We was also told the fish cake had no corriander but again, there was loads.

Visited Reggie’s last week and really enjoyed our evening there. We were seated by the window with a lovely view of the harbour. Food was really tasty, service was friendly. Would definitely return if visiting Padstow again

A nice e location on the harbour, eirh views out. We ordered the house sharing plate which is 3 curries, a Dahl, rice and onion bhaji. The Bhaji were nice, crisp and not clumpy or stodgy. Of the curry dishes, I particularly enjoyed the lamb, though my wife preferred the chicken. The Dahl was OK, though a little watery and on the blander side. Service was good, and could not be faulted. Would definitely go again.

Food was ok but portions pretty small, £12 for a small bowl of 5 prawns isn't great value for money. Service was really poor, asked questions and didn't get answers, even had to ask for plates!!!! Worst meal we've had in Padstow, i'd try elsewhere.....

I had the Ox curry at £18 as it sounded interesting. The sauce was very tasty and had some heat in it. The Ox came as two lumps of meat which appeared tender. One lacked flavour and was bland to taste and the other was inedible as it was full of fat. I sent it back and was offered some cuts of lamb instead whuch I did not want. When it came to the bill I was charged the full price for the meal which I questioned. The owner would only take off £3.50 for the poppadoms which was insulting. I will not be going there again which is sad as other people were really enjoying their food. All it takes is a bit of customer appreciation and at least offer a free drink and halve the price of the dish I had but he refused.

It’s changed its name but was told still the same owners so thought we’d try it. Service friendly, Location nice with open roof and dog friendly.,but the food (we had mussels) was like pre cooked pre packed food.best to go for just drinks.

We had a takeaway last week and it was amazing! We had several curries - the meat was soft, the sauces so full of flavour and so fresh and still hot when we ate it. We will be back, a great addition to Padstow to provide a new option.

Came in for lunch on a drab Tuesday. Server was polite and cheerful, food was excellent and well portioned for a lunch meal. 5/5 would recommend to a friend.

THE BEST FOOD IN PADSTOW - kids agree too!! If you can’t get a table get take out. Literally the best Indian food outside of India. You simply must go! The whole menu will blow your mind.

We went for my dad's birthday and the food was incredible including for 3 vegetarians. So delicious and unique.

Like some other reviews on here seemingly, what looked and sounded like a menu and concept full of variety ended up being underwhelming sadly The staff were friendly but looked stretched and it all felt a bit chaotic at times - very often 10 covers in the restaurant itself were left with not one member of staff present. Some dishes were very nice e.g. the pork belly but the dosa was overcooked bordering on the chewy and the Nan was crispier than the popadoms. I agree that some of the meals lacked taste for sure i.e the masala which was supermarket in quality at best. The worst though was the glass bought alongside my canned drink which smelt inside that it has just been washed up and sent back out again. Therefore all a bit haphazard and I wouldn’t recommend Reggie’s I’m afraid

We had some super vegetarian food here, my daughter had the cauliflower curry and I had the dosa pancakes.The food arrived quickly and tasted fresh and delicious. Staff lovely too and really reasonable prices. Shame we are here on holiday otherwise we’d eat here all the time!

Delicious food - can’t wait to come back

I've never eaten at Reggies Street food before and wasn't sure what to expect. OMG I was in food heaven, I've never eaten such beautifully, exquisite food like this before and I loved every mouthful and it was so pretty to look at, so beautifully presented and the environment that the restaurant is in, was absolutely beautiful also. My only disappointment was that I didn't take pictures to share with everyone, this food is so beautiful to look at as well as eat 😁 My hubby and I were celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary and wanted something special for lunch and we hit the jackpot with Reggies. We will be coming back for definite 😊

Amazing tasty and full of flavor food without being too hot. Ox Vindaloo was incredible.

This was without doubt the finest Indian food we have ever experienced. The flavours were outstanding. I highly recommend visiting this if you're someone who wants more than a standard curry night. We'll be back!

This used to be the Mussel Box, so please ignore reviews to do with what it was. Reggie's has only been open 1 Month from this review (April 2024). The owner has now changed it to Reggie's (Indian Street Food), and what a positive change for a place in Cornwall that already has far too many grills and fish restaurants! This Indian Food is absolutely top notch, and really really affordable too, and this is coming from someone from the Midlands where good authentic Indian Food is plenty available. The owner imports most of his food ingredients from family and friends in Mumbai, so the name of the restaurant is not just for show. I'm a little stunned with some negative reviews, but I guess for some people if Indian food isn't a fireball then they just think it's a microwave meal. Such a shame for them, as Indian food is much more delicate and delicious than that, and this place definitely hits those notes. The food has proper depth in taste from delicate spices, and you can get all the notes of texture too. It's not like so many Indian Restaurants which are just a ton of Sugar, Butter and Salt. The meats particularly are well prepared too. Great views of the Harbour, and friendly staff. The only thing that took some getting used to was ordering via the Online Menu from the QR Code within the menu, so person-less ordering and payment. The service of food is dead fast though! Let's hope they start delivery for their take-away service! As it's easily the best tasting Indian food in North Mid Cornwall! Lamb Karahi, Afghan Chicken both with Rice, Clay Oven Naan, Bombay Potato and x2 Half Pint of Lager for £46. Well done to the Reggie's team for spicing up Cornwall!

Very exspensive for a microwave curry !

Reggie’s Mumbai Street Food in Padstow promised an authentic street food experience but unfortunately fell short of expectations. The ambience was quite promising, giving the impression that one might be about to indulge in a culinary adventure. However, the reality of the food served was far from the bustling streets of Mumbai. The menu seemed diverse at first glance, with a variety of dishes that you’d expect to find in a vibrant Indian street food setting. But the dishes themselves were underwhelming. The flavors lacked the depth and punch typically associated with Indian cuisine. Instead of vibrant, freshly-prepared plates of food, the offerings more closely resembled the kind of ready meals one might hurriedly pick up from a supermarket. For instance, one of the dishes was inexplicably served with a burger bun – a confusing choice that did not complement the meal in any way. The naan bread, while adequate, were nothing to write home about. Popadoms were slightly greasy and disappointingly thin, leading to them tearing too easily when picked up. This did nothing to enhance the overall dining experience, which already felt subpar. As for the service, the staff were visibly hard-working and did their best under the circumstances. However, they seemed overwhelmed despite the restaurant being only half full. This might point to either an understaffing issue or perhaps a mismanagement of resources, but either way, it impacted the dining experience negatively. The pricing at Reggie’s also did not match the quality of the meal provided. A modest meal for two, including a bottle of wine, came to nearly £80. While this price point isn’t unusual for a high-quality dining experience, it felt steep given the average quality of the food. In a town like Padstow, which boasts numerous dining options, Reggie’s Mumbai Street Food unfortunately does not stand out. The value just isn’t there. For those craving a curry or any type of Indian cuisine in Padstow, my recommendation would be to explore other local options or even visit a supermarket for a ready meal, which may paradoxically offer a more authentic taste and better value. It’s a disappointing conclusion, especially when one had hoped to enjoy a slice of Mumbai’s vibrant street food scene in the heart of Cornwall. My advice would be to seek out other establishments in the area where the food might live up to the expectations set by the prices and menu descriptions.

Amazing food super attentive service x

Wow, great authentic food at reasonable prices, definitely recommend!

Had masala dosa at Reggies; one the best I’ve had outside Mumbai and Kerala. Well done for bringing authentic street food to Padstow. 😋👌🏽

Spent the Day Clearing Gutters in the Square as well as Reggie's Mumbai Street Food and noticed people during the day having food in Reggie's and saw the food being taken into the Customers in the Restaurant by the end of the working day I ordered a takeaway to take home .We moved to Cornwall in 1998 and have never had a good Curry in Cornwall as I was used to in London until today 15/04/2024 All I can say is 10 out of 10 for the food Excellent . Although living in Camelford we would make the journey to Padstow for the Excellent Quality Food at Reggie's . Nick and Mandy Davey. A. And .N. Cleaning Services

Amazing food! Will definitely eat here again, service good, friendly staff.

Best takeaway curry I've ever had!

Fantastic food, really tasty. Chana puris were great, as was the fish curry. Highly recommend

First day opening for food in restaurant. Food was excellent. Worth a visit.

I think its the best restaurant in Padstow! Great food! Friendly team! You can really tell that they care about what they do! The roasts are the top! Coffee always delicious! I love the outside terrace with the retractable roof! Perfect on hot and cold days. Located next to Padstow harbour, perfect for watching the little fishing boats. Oh nearly forgot,.. they also have the best curry in Cornwall. Really really worth a try!

Had a takeaway curry tonight from Reggie's. The food was amazing, quality AND quantity was excellent. Would highly recommend, especially the Afghani chicken and Ox Vindaloo! The onion bahjis are a must!🎉🎉🎉

Well my experience is pretty poor! Mussels served with brown bread stead of Focaccia! No IPA ale! A measly slice of carrot - a measly slice of parsnip. A 12% service charge (for what?) Won’t be bothering to go there again!

Great mussels! They were all HUGE and the south Indian broth I had with mine was delicious. Definitely go for the bigger bowl, the fries are good and when launched in to the broth at the end are great treat in themselves. All in all a great spot in Padstow to enjoy some local seafood at a very reasonable price. We didn't order desert as the mussels were enough.

Awesome breakfast here early on a Sunday morning quick service excellent food

Called in for Sunday lunch. Food was amazing. Service excellent and lovely and warm on a damp December day. Would highly recommend.

From booking, to being seated,the staff and the food everything fantastic couldn’t recommend enough

Sadly a very average experience. Largely overseasoned & overcooked sauces, muddled flavours & sloppy execution. The wine list is plain & unadventurous - easily found in your local Majestic (+£20 per bottle of course). The speakers didn’t really work properly & quite a few of the cheap rattan chairs were broken. On the plus side the service was attentive but tellingly not at all inquisitive as to how our meal fared. Sadly we won’t return but wish them well.

Crab bisque was not hot and had to resend it ba ck to kitchen. Could not finish it as it did not taste of crab. I am not a fussy eater but this did not taste good. Cheese croquettes where also warm not hot. Mains where better. No desserts at lunch time which is a bit disappointing.

I have been here many times over the years but since it has been the “mussel box” I fear it’s a bit hit and miss. The food is “good” and service “good” but it’s not much more than that. I’ve experienced that if you come at off peak times, as we have in October this time, the menu options are a bit lacklustre and the outside glass dining space was freezing. My partner had a whole hake which was very skinny, and hard to find much to actually eat on the plate. The starters however were gorgeous! I don’t doubt this place has good food and service, i just don’t think it’s one I will return to as there are definitely better option in Padstow .

We returned to the Musselbox this week full of excitement after a fantastic roast last October. We we sadly disappointed with mussels that promised so much (juicy and succulent) but which delivered little flavour from the marinere sauce. The food looked great but was lacking in the flavour sensation we experienced previously. The speed of service was fast but this in self meant out main courses arrived when we’d just finished our starters, plates hadn’t been cleared and we were in for less than 52 minutes before we’d had 2 courses and decided to go elsewhere for dessert

This is a firm favourite for breakfast everytime we are in padstow. The food is delicious and the staff are super friendly and helpful. What makes it for us is the view you get of the harbour. We've always gone early and out of prime holiday season, bit we've found it a very relaxing spot. Only had breakfast but the evening menu looks good. We've got a food allergy in our group and they have always been very accommodating. Really knowledgeable about their menu and don't mind all the questions!

Travelled 240 miles to eat there as part of a weekend away to find the menu had been scraped and had been replaced by one with hardly any sea food on it, we were not notified of this despite the restaurant having my email address. To top it off we were also charged an automatic “service charge” on top of the bill, a pet hate of mine.

Amazing place, highly recommend. We visited on a weekday evening. Food was outstanding. Gluten and dairy free intolerances catered for. Dog friendly. Service excellent.

Indian Muscles & muscles mariners mariner so tasty and succulent Half shell scallops with sausage extremely generous amount. Lovely whole sea bass perfectly cooked. Not over seasoned (some chefs are way to liberal with salt) Pudding was again really good.

The best meal of the week in our stay at Padstow. Great mussels to start and the fish curry was fab. Really nice staff and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks all at Mussel Box

A cozy place facing the port, with good value for money and interesting dishes. To highlight the squid and shrimp with mango. Very good service. I didn't like that the only beer was Cruzcampo. Otherwise, recommended.

Lovely location, nice staff, and quick service. Food was excellent. We had mussels in South Indian sauce and crab tacos. Mussels were quite exceptional and great value.

If I could judge this restaurant based on location,service and starters alone it would have a six out of five. We dined as a party of three on a lovely summer evening in the conservatory area, with views of the harbour and a warm welcome for our two dogs. The atmosphere was lovely and the service was good. A great start to a meal all round. We then ordered a portion of mussels as a starter, which were gorgeous and plentiful and served with delicious bread for dipping. We also had a mixed seafood starter with garlic and chilli and that too was also delish. So far so great! Everything was going wonderfully until we had our main courses... My sister and I ordered the Reggies fish curry and the spiced aubergine curry mains. My partner ordered a pork belly main. The mains did not come with rice/chips etc, these were additionally priced. My partner really enjoyed the pork belly main but thought this should automatically come with a side of potatoes of his choice as it was essentially a piece of meat on the plate. The fish curry and the spiced aubergine mains were in effect the same meal in fish and vegetarian versions. Sadly, they were not enjoyable for us at all. The curry 'sauce' was mostly hot oil with dried curry powders which had turned bitter, and not a true curry sauce at all. There was no depth or complexity of flavour you'd imagine from a home made curry sauce which had been lovingly prepared over many hours, no feeling of eating anything other than curry powdered oil. There was so much clear oil on the plate that the "curry" within it floated in little slivers of fluffy brown within the oil. Neither of us could finish our meals and I was very sorry I had tipped my side of rice into the plate where the oil took hold of it completely. I don't know whether this dish is always prepared this way or whether there was an off day in the kitchen... I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars as there were many positives to the dining experience but two of the mains were poor. We would return, but I would definitely not order this main meal again.

Interesting menu with some hits and misses. Recommend the mussels.

Had lunch here on the last day of a lovely week. The food was spot on we both sampled from the specials board. The salt and pepper king prawns were great 👍 and the plaice was great for a light lunch.

Really fantastic food, perfect if you are looking g for a nice meal/lunch during a visit to Padstow Harbour. I went for the cod curry, really fantastic good quality food. Tasted amazing and fresh/clean. Would definitely recommend here :)

Geat food, slightly small portions.

A bit pricey BUT well worth the visit. It is PROBABLY (in my wire) the best place to eat in Padstow!

Very nice breakfast, the location was excellent, we sat inside this glass styled building overlooking the harbour. Reasonably priced full english, made with high-quality products - yummy!!

We ate here twice on our recent visit to Padstow. Dinner was lovely, although the mussels weren’t as great as I would expect given the name. The service was a bit slow and lacklustre at times. We then returned for breakfast on a wet morning and it was absolute carnage - it was clearly understaffed, which meant service was slow and coffees were rubbish. Our main issue however was that kids completely took over the place - they were stood on the furniture in their wet shoes, running up and down the narrow walkway and parents spread out their wet coats and belongings as though they own the place which made it very unpleasant for other diners - we finished our food and left asap. I understand the staff were young and may not have wanted to say anything to the other diners, but it was really unpleasant for everyone else and meant I wouldn’t go back there for fear of it happening again.

Great food and location, recommend the mussels chilli and veg sides.

As a regular visitor to Padstow the Mussel Box is part of our arrival routine. Leave home early [05.15] and then head for The Mussel Box on arrival. Fab, full Cornish breakfast is my go to and they also have great coffee. Always a great start to our Cornish break, whether short or long, with quick and efficient service.

Best pork belly I’ve ever had!!

We had an amazing lunch here today, amazing service and amazing food!!!! Sensational mussels and an outrageous lobster, has got me wanting more!

Ordered food. Came burnt. Returned food. Chef brought out new food. The bread had changed the rest was food was from original order. Totally dried out rubbish

We went for dinner for my son's 14th birthday and had an amazing time. The food was delicious! My son keeps asking when we can go back again

Stopped off for a late breakfast this morning (15th May). Lovely bit of grub, and service was perfect. Going back tonight for evening meal 😊😊

Lovely sunny Sunday lunch with a great view.

Friendly staff Order the mussels, but not the best considering the name of the restaurant.they where Very gritty. As for the crab we ordered, it was very oily. And they had no oysters at the time which was a slight disappointment

The soft shell Crab 🦀 was very Oily, and mussles were tasteless, Staff was nice though.

Lovely food, friendly and efficient service.

Although tasty Sunday roast was cold! Meat and yorkshire brought out first then waited 5 mins for veg! Extra gravy was also cold and served in a ramekin so could not pour it properly. Pigs in blankets were undercooked and unappatising. Disappointing meal as have previously had good experiences here.

Super chilled venue with lovely views of Padstow Harbour

We had modules marinier, fries and mayo plus a bottle of Camel Valley Bacchus. Mussels were very local and very fresh. Fries just great. Staff were efficient and friendly.

Disappointing flavours at a very high price point. Lovely service and ambient glass fronting by the harbour.

Excellent local mussels and local wine. Relaxed atmosphere. Staff were very pleasant and efficient. Was pretty full when we arrived and easy to see why.

Had 2 course Sunday lunch here for £25. Roast beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and lots of vegetables. Only slight criticism was the beef not too hot, but everything else was and very nice. Service very good too.

Lovely, hearty Cornish breakfast before we left for our journey home.

Good food for the price point, nice service, and nice location. Accommodated our dog without fuss. Nice atmosphere, had a friendly chat to the table next to us.

Great staff pleasant atmosphere but small portion starters (and desserts) especially the whitebait.. where 12 for £12+ seems steep

This is an odd restaurant. If they get it right it great, if not it's average. You order prawns in shells but don't get finger dips or a side plate for the shells but the pork belly is great. Service is haphazard sometimes v quick othertimes v slow. Sunday roasts are iffy, go later rather than earlier. Its a matter of chance but don't dismiss it.