Panters Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Popped in for a quick lunch between rain showers before wandering round the garden. I felt the menu limited and the chicken caesar I ordered was disappointing. A tiny sliced chicken breast, maybe a dozen thin slithers of rock hard bacon and minimal shavings of parmesan, expensive at some £14, no plans to return.

Went for the Sunday roast which is offered on certain days of the year. It was delicious and one of the best I’ve had in a very long time. Well done chef!!

I was looking forward to returning after they closed the kitchen to the public during covid and kept it only for garden visitors. I was quite underwhelmed when visiting again, it was very cold in there, a few of the tables were left dirty despite there being a good number of staff that were available. Most of all, the prices now seem very excessive for the venue. £4.50 for a chocolate cupcake, £4.50 for a slice of Victoria sponge cake. It just didn’t seem the right price for the location and the restaurant. A hot chocolate, two teas, 2 cakes and an apple juice came to £24. The cake counter was sparse just before lunch time and many of the glass cabinets almost empty. Unfortunately we won’t be rushing to return.

I’m sad to say that things have changed here….and we have been visiting for more than twenty years since the days of the old cafe. You could always get a good lunch here, followed by an excellent scone or cake. We have noticed standards slipping in recent years and we had a really disappointing (yet costly - in excess of £65) lunch for 3 here this week. Mine was tasty enough - a mozzarella and tomato salad which cost, I think, £14. My husband’s flat bread (similar price) contained a falafel and a smear of hummus. Not great and compares very badly with the excellent ploughman’s lunch served at Trewithen for half the price. None of the pasties were suitable for vegetarians because the pastry was made with lard. It was also rather annoying to be told by a member of staff that I was wrong in recalling vegetarian pasties in the past because pasties had only just been introduced at Trebah….Petty, I know, but I do like my lunch served without condescension! We LOVE Trebah but we are rapidly going off the cafe. Please bring back your old ethos of good and wholesome food at normal prices.

Really fabulous kitchen that offers alternatives to the boring old roasties and burgers. We had broth noodles which was extremely good. I dislike bread burgers chips etc so this was a welcome change. They had some lovely flans and soups also. Our meal was like something out of a top class restaurant. The outdoor eating area was so pretty too. Well done on offering some real tasty food at an exceptionally reasonable price.

Very pleasant open restaurant with splendid terrace for fine weather. Our visit was marred by our own ignorance: if you make for the serving counter you will see boards on the wall offering sandwiches, drinks and so on, so we ordered those. Then, on leaving the serving area there is a board with all the cooked offerings marked on it. Too late. So be beware. The sandwiches were fine, locally prepared and rather expensive. Coffee entirely acceptable.

Ahead of our week in Cornwall we booked in advance a table for Sunday Lunch at Trebah Kitchen and were not disappointed. The roast chicken was delicious, as were the local seasonal vegetables. We also indulged in the pudding - pear and ginger sponge - which was very welcome on a wet and windy Sunday! There is just the one choice for the Sunday lunch main course (plus a vegetarian option) but that makes it all the more special as it is cooked and presented with care. Although busy, we didn't have to wait long, and the service was efficient and friendly. We will certainly revisit next time we are in the area.

The restaurant is nice bright and clean, and was quite busy on our midweek visit in early October. We had a coffee before setting off to explore the garden. Later after spending quite some time walking the gardens we returned of a pot of tea and cake, it was warm enough to sit outside which was nice.

We stopped here for lunch when we visited the gardens. The food was incredibly tasty, and great quality, but we found portions very small for the price. the restaurant was in a beautiful buildings with a lovely terrace. It was very busy at lunch time, but much calmer later in the day.

Really Lovely, food was delicious & great choice, with vegetarian options too, loved that the coffee’s were served in Husk Cups! It was great to sit outside with the dogs, The Gardens are beautiful, highly recommend for a lovely day out.

We were staying locally with friends. We didn’t visit the gardens but had a lovely lunch here. The cafe is very clean . Tables were cleared immediately . The young waiting staff were brilliant very smily and helpful . We had the flan/ quiche and soups . Everyone was pleased good home cooked good. Would recommend.

We visited in June having Breakfast first thing, then coffee and cake mid-afternoon after walking through the garden and spending time on the beach. Food is back to being served on plates which is excellent to see, albeit understanding that the disposable boxes+cutlery were a necessity during the pandemic. The food is as tasty as always, prices are good value and service is good, not fast but prompt considering items are cooked to order. During our visit the staff were only too happy to go the extra mile - someone in the Boat house on the beach willingly helped carry my ice creams back to our group, and someone in the cafe was equally helpful to someone on an adjacent table who had two trays of hot drinks and snacks to carry. Little touches like this really do make Trebah a lovey day out every time.

An attractive building to sit inside and even nicer outside on a nice day. Lunch was mostly good - very nice soup and a good egg mayo ciabatta. Quite good strawberry and fresh cream sponge. It wasn't perfect - the filling in the ciabatta was rather mean (the bread was very good), the bread served with the soup had been allowed to dry out, the crisps were no longer as "crisp" as they should be and the flat white was only warm. The basics are good, but there are a few details to work on. Overall, it felt a little expensive - although if the profits go to upkeep of the garden I don't mind.

Had both light lunch and later tea on the terrace. Wonderful staff. Reserved area for dogs (get used to dogs in restaurants in the UK, dogs are people too.)

Gardens are beautiful & a lovely place to visit. However, I was totally shocked to learn that a cappuccino costs £3.95! Unbelievable. I really don’t know how they can justify this price.

We visited recently. The gardens and beach are beautiful. However we couldn't see how Trebah could justify £3.55 for a cup of coffee in the restaurant or £3.25 for a single scoop of ice cream on the beach. Quite exorbitant prices. Cakes in the restaurant...

There was a lot of different options but I chose the vegetarian flan and it was exquisite. Very good quality and tasty food at excellent prices. Staff were all very friendly. Would highly recommend even if you are not visiting the gardens!

The food was amazing and very delicious .the gardens where nice and beautiful as always and they have very polite staff. I would recommend you coming here again at some point my dad is the Head chef 👨‍🍳

Great fish and chips, fast service. Has a really nice menu and also does really good breakfast butties that you can take down through the garden with you.

40 minutes wait for a ham sandwich. 15 mins in the queue to be told wait time. Probably not on our "let's do that again" list.

We struggled to find an indoor table as the tables were socially distanced and it was raining making the outdoor tables uncomfortable. In the end, we found one and had a great snack for reasonable prices

A splendid icing on the visit cake! Lovely outside seating and a nice menu with easy choices for vegans. The cafe by the beach is wonderful too but a super lunch is on offer in the main building.

I used to visit Trebah often when I lived in Cornwall. My first visit last week for a few years. As lovely as ever. We had a gorgeous day out. Gardens are fabulous and we had a superb lunch at the cafe. As a gluten...

We had lunch after our visit to Trebah, so had worked up an appetite. We ordered a delicious butternut squash salad and burger. The cakes are great, especially the carrot, coconut and pistachio cake, please don't stop making it!

Love Trebah gardens but so disappointed with the cafe today. They’ve done really well with all COVID precautions, tables spread out and distancing observed. Unfortunately the ciabatta sandwiches we had were inedible. Hard, cold bread and huge slabs of cheddar cheese. Grated cheese would have...

Visited the lovely gardens here and they did not disappoint. We were told we had to follow a one way system which was terribly confusing as half the time we was walking round in circles and too many no entry signs, which by the end...

Excellent haddock & chips, mine gluten-free, served pleasantly on lovely outside terrace. A little awkward to eat from disposable boxes with wooden cutlery, but that's Covid for you. Couldn't fit the wonderful looking GF lime, orange & almond cake....next time maybe!

Catching up on reviews, we visited in September. We enjoyed a really good bacon breakfast roll here before we started our tour of the gardens. The service was excellent, so friendly. The food was served in cardboard cartons, great not to use plastic. Coffee was...

Lovely café well set up for service during Covid times. We had the Ann’s Cornish pasties with red slaw, which were delicious. There was a good choice of lunch dishes on the menu and sweet treats. The drill in current times is: find a table,...

Well organised after a beautiful walk through the stunning gardens and down to a delightful private beach. ( Cafe on the beach serves lovely coffee and the ice-creams were huge!) We chose the Trebah flans - one veggie and one meat with side salad. All...

This wonderful garden also serves delicious food in its small restaurant. The fish goujons were cooked to perfection & the salad garnish was so fresh it must have been picked the same day, or at least tasted like it. Staff were very helpful & cleanliness was good

Very well organised around covid, nice food and nice terrace. Lovely cakes also. Really enjoyed the coffee the snacks and the atmosphere.

We had coffee and then lunch while visiting the gardens. We were really impressed by the lovely ambience, helpful staff, quick service and delicious food. They also took social distancing seriously which was reassuring

Delicious bacon and egg ciabatta, lovely outdoor sitting places, however very spacious indoor facilities as well. The only reason it isn't 5 stars is because I wasn't asked whether I wanted any sauce with it, and when I remembered and asked for it I was charged an extra £0.50.

What a lovely place to visit - with wonderful Mother Nature and my two lovely daughters, wife and a friend.. Oh, and lovely food too !

Booked for 4 at 12.30 pm today, had heard various reports but look no further, service quality portion absolutely fantastic. The restaurant was full but the roast chicken was a beautiful chicken breast moist and tasty with roast potatoes, stuffing, cauliflower cheese, green beans, cooked to perfection, We followed with sticky toffee pudding and clotted cream, perfection, have booked a table for next week as well. Can’t recommend highly enough. Superb well done

On a rainy and mixed day of weather what better place to call in for a late lunch? Good menu, wonderful snacks and interesting cakes..but we wanted something hot and filling on this wet miserable day....no other choice but Fish and Chips! Crispy batter, lovely fresh fish, minted mushy peas, tasty chips. Really good choice...and we ate the lot. Along with a cup of Hot Chocolate and. Coffee we were fortified to take on the afternoon again. Good shop selling Knick knacks, cards, ceramics, and a small plant shop with gardening bits and pieces inside as well but the main plant site was closed for the winter. good car parking

Delicious lunch of smoked salmon stuffed with light and tasty dill mousse with a delicately dressed lemony salad and thin crispy nutty slices of toast. Despite being late November the restaurant was light and airy and the garden looked beautiful. The huge windows make you appreciate all the daylight even at this time of year! The room was perfect temperature now all provided by green sourced energy. Most impressive. The shop was stocked with some very tempting garden things, excellent range of cards and I bought several locally-made laser-cut wooden Christmas tree decorations. The gardens are just fabulous whatever time of year but its fun to pop in just for the lunch too. Really worth a visit. Vanessa

A lovely big, bright, cheerful place for lunch when it's cold and raining. There's is a special area where people can eat and have their dogs with them. There is a lovely, covered veranda where you can sit outside surrounded by wonderful trees and plants.The food was delicious. We all had soup of the day, which was sweet potato and leek with sour cream and parsley on top. It came with 2 big chunks of lovely bread and was really tasty. The service was quick and friendly.The gift shop is full of beautiful knick knacks and cards and the plant shop, although small this time of year, had an unusual shrub for sale that my Mother had been looking for.

So, about 25 runners parked up at Trebah, did a 5m circuit and then piled in yo the cafe for breakfast. Jo and the team had been forewarned, and they had reserved a number of tables for us. They looked after us like we were royalty, and a super time was had by all, no exceptions. Thanks so much Trebah, we would love to do it again sometime. Nick, FRR

Trebor Garden was about to close, so we settled for the Kitchen and the Gift Shop. Both very good decisions : the meal was quite good, especially the Cornish Pasty. Refreshing and healthy soft drinks, too. The Gift Shop has some very special decorative garden accessories, which we bought.

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Visited this cafe whilst on holiday with family.It was very busy and we had to wait at least 30 minutes before our food was served. However, we were warned about the wait and we were not in any hurry.I was glad to see that dogs were only allowed in one area of the cafe, as i’m not keen on eating when dogs are around and feel it’s a bit unhygienic. The food here was excellent and I enjoyed looking around their adjoining gift shops.

We visited this eating facility twice on our visit to Trebah Gardens. Although the food and drinks we had were good, we did feel some things were a little pricey compared to other places we visited. They had a good selection of hot and cold food, plus the usual drinks. Plenty of tables inside and some outside, they also had a section in the restaurant where you could take your dog when using the facility.

Fresh and very tasty food, with a good variety and helpful service. Just felt a bit pricey for what it was. Beautiful gardens mean we will return, all the same.

We found a leaflet for this garden and placed it on our to do list. So glad we did. After a lovely walk around the gardens we decided to have lunch. The menu was very varied and the food which we chose was of exceptional quality. Service lovely with seating inside and out.

Clean and presentable place. Prompt and friendly service even when busy. Nicely presented good food.

good food, nice atmosphere, a great setting with friendly wildlife and flowers. nice clean toilets...

After a wonderful tour of the gardens, my parents, my son and I enjoyed an excellent meal in the light and airy restaurant. I had a quiche which was lovely, with crispy chips and an impressively large side salad . Everyone enjoyed the food.

Two of us called in for a bite to eat after visiting the gardens. Soup and a cheese roll was the order of the day. The soup was delicious and the cheese roll had a ‘sensible’ chunk of cheese, that is not a finger of grated cheese as so many establishments have but a thick slice of cheese you can taste.

Nice eatery much as you would expect - from this calibre of venue I only had a snack which was fine could imagine that a family lunch might add up, there is a veranda for good weather days.

Sat outside to eat which was lovely as we found the inside was very like a canteen without much atmosphere. The filled rolls were quite expensive but I thought worth it as the filling of ham and cheese was locally produced. Indeed the ham and cheese were both good but without butter or salad or pickle the roll was very dry and hard to swallow. Coffee was good.

Our first visit to this light and airy modern restaurant. Had a really enjoyable lunch. Imaginative menu using quality local ingredients. The mackerel with saffron potatoes, roasted beetroot and pickled fennel was superb. Certainly a higher standard than one might expect at this type of café/restaurant. Will definitely call in again when next in the area.

What a wonderful restaurant at Trebah Gardens. Fab for a light snack or a proper lunch. And really good value as well.

The soup and lasagne I had for lunch today was ok but sadly the bread accompanying the salad was soggy - not properly cooked.

Arrived for morning coffee at 10am which was their advertised opening time.

We visited today with our dog. Receptionist very friendly and confirmed that dogs were welcome in the restaurant. On return from walk to beach and soaking wet, all three of us, we tried to buy food from a young woman who was having a long conversation with a male colleague which went on and on. Eventually she provided our tea but then stared blankly for some time, ooh! then it hit her there was no cake on our tray!!! We then walked over to a table by the window and were just about to sit down when another member of staff came hurtling over in a flap and said that we could not sit there but she would show us where the dog seating was!!!!! At that point we left without having any tea or cake. What a shame that our visit to this beautiful place was ruined by the lack of training/interest by some of the staff and lack of signage.

Wow, what a space to escape in.Lots of varied shrubs and flowers to enjoy. Well worth the visit and a wonderful cafe restaurant to indulge in also.

As usual when we visit Trebah we always enjoy the tea and coffee here , lunch is always well cooked and presented with a comprehensive choice

Lovely food. Lots to choose from breakfast or full 3 course meal to afternoon tea. Fish was perfectly cooked and chips divine. Prices were reasonable.

Visitó en septiembre de 2018. Caf no muy ocupado - buena elección de menú. Teníamos la salchicha y huevo ciabatta y sándwich de pescado. Ambos muy bien preparados - sabrosas salchichas y huevos perfectamente cocinados. Los dedos de pescado eran peces propios y muy sabrosos. No podría ser criticado y feliz de recomendar.

We made a reservation for Sunday lunch. The cafe is light and bright, looking over the garden terrace with outdoor seating. It is possible to visit the cafe and shop without buying a ticket for the gardens (though we did and would recommend it).

A wide range of snacks, usual fare from sandwiches and panini to plenty of cake and treat options, price was ok, quality good.

Wide range of reasonably priced delicious healthy food. Very beautiful gardens. Thoroughly recommend.

We have eaten here several times and always enjoyed the freshly prepared food. Simple food but excellent salads and Thai fish cakes.

We had fish and chips and it was lovely. Very fresh and served fairly quickly. Also if you don't wish to purchase drinks they have jugs of tap water and glasses available self service. Dogs welcomed!

We ate here and the food was very good indeed, the staff were very friendly and it was very relaxing. We would without doubt visit here again.

As a family we go to Trebah gardens a lot. During our walk I tell myself not to go to the dining area, but always end up there somehow. Hot drinks are always good, and the food always tempting. Same time next week I expect. Lol

Came here last week with my family. The staff were rude and curt with us whilst serving.

Wonderful food for a Birthday treat. Thoroughly enjoyed the day walking in the grounds and then a lovely lunch time meal. Highly recommend.

the cobs are expencive as the same cobs would cost about £1 cheeper in other local shops but overall the service was good and the selection is good

Trebah gardens are lovely, and it’s great to find that the restaurant is still serving a good range of fresh food, including salads, sandwiches and cakes/scones.

We stopped here for breakfast before heading out for a coastal path walk to Falmouth. Sitting outside in the sunken garden it was the perfect tranquil start needed for the day. The breakfast was freshly prepared, good quality produce and all tasted superb. They even make their own home made baked beans which my husband although initially reluctant was very impressed with! Great coffee, fantastic location and dog friendly as well.

Enjoyed sitting on veranda for lunch after a lovely walk around the gardens. Good menu selection at reasonable prices. Staff very friendly

Pleasant place to sit for a drink, a little expensive. Beware leaking tea pots. Snacks and larger meals are available.

This is a great place to rest either before or after your Trebah Garden experience. Lovely food and great staff. There are outside tables for eating in the better weather. Dog friendly too. Disabled toilet facilities and wheelchair accessible.

We visited Trebah Kitchen on the early May bank holiday. We arrived for lunch around 2, only to find that all the specials were sold out, which was disappointing. I had the soup, which was very good. My husband had the fish finger sandwich, which he also liked. The three kids all ordered pizza (think they were £6 each), but the dough for the base has maybe rosemary(?) in it, which no one liked and all wanted to pick out, and whole slices of tomatoes. They are not afraid to try new things, but this particular taste didn't suit any of them. Just seemed a little over-fancy for bog standard kids' food. Rather than get in line again, we ended up not eating much of our own lunch and sharing it with the kids. I'd pack a picnic the next time we come.

The natural light comes streaming into this place and they have a designated area for diners with their Dogs within the restaurant but then this is a very Dog friendly attraction. The food is varied and tasty plus the service is well to the fore,...

Had lunch the other day. The food and service was good and the staff friendly. We sat outside in the tropical gardens which was a nice little sun trap. Didn't have time to go round the gardens. Will do next time tho.

Very good food at very reasonable prices set in an attractive building within this wonderful garden setting.

We visited a year ago & found the restaurant not to match the high standards of the garden. Came back this week & gave the food another shot & I have to be honest it was much better. The portion sizes were good & food...

Excellent food and staff, a bit pricey although the Sunday roast is very reasonable. Best to book for this,many locals eat there rather than cook at home.

Offers snacks, meals and refreshing drinks. Had 2 teas and slice of banana cake. This only cost £6 and was delicious. Saw portions of fish and chips which looked tasty. After walking round garden had a large pot of tea for two only £3. If I was staying in the area I would definitely use again

Most gardens have catering facilities. This one is exceptional. Large, bright, airy. Great selection of food, lunches, cakes, soup. The garden alone is worth a visit. This facility turns the visit into an occasion.

Great lunch menu at a reasonable price. Very tasty home made soup and bread bun. Sandwiches limited in choice. Sunday...

I'v eaten a few times at the café in Trebah Gardens and the food is usually of good quality and...

Always great food and a wide selection available all through the year. Love the fish Fridays and the mixed fruit...

Always an enjoyable place to eat and the set lunch was excellent value at £9 for two courses or £11:50...

pre xmas treat, breakfast consisted of 1 fried egg , 2 rashers of bacon , 1 sausage , 1 tomato,...

After a lovely walk in the gardens we stopped for lunch in the restaurant. There is a super choice catering...

We ate lunch at the Kitchen while visiting the gardens. The resurant was clean and bright and well laid out....

After a lovely wander around the gardens and beach we went for some lunch in this superb dog friendly cafe....

After going round Trebah Garden we went into their restaurant for a meal. The food was good and served by...

Home cooked and delicious! An excellent menu, obviously seasonal and locally sourced. Dog friendly terrace(areal bonus for us) but plenty of dog free zone for those who want to eat without them!

A lovely light airy space with a good choice of foods, dog friendly spot and fresh homemade foods. Nice staff.

Went here today and had a lovely walk around the gardens and down to the beach "what a view "as I walked up to the top again I thought I would try the cafe as I was quite peckish by the time I got to the main building again.I had the sardines with roasted Mediterranean vegetables they were fantastic followed by a coffee and some cake.it was perfect after a great walk I will be back.

We're British which makes it impossible to visit a garden like Trebah without tea and quite possibly cake. The Kitchen then does a great job of sorting out that fundamental need and sets us off down the hill happy! Seating is better outside generally but dogs are allowed in a set area inside too, which is helpfully enlightened these days. The great trick of course is catching you when you've been down to the bottom of the valley and have made it all the way back up! Definitely time for another cuppa! There's lots of choice and it all feels fresh and is definitely tasty.

We had lunch here after our walk around the gardens Service was efficient, surroundings were pleasant and clean Facilities for dog owners to bring their dogMenu is varied if a little pricey We had Smoked Salmon and Soft Cheese Baps and a pot of tea - prices a little high but food was very fresh and tasty

A favourite of ours to walk the dogs, culminating with a pot of Tregothnan tea from the Trebah Kitchen, 'ansome.

Decided to treat ourselves to a cream tea at the end of our visit to the gardens.Lovely cafe with nice friendly staff and best of all a nicely baked scone with jam and yummy Cornish cream.The perfect end to a wonderful day!