Restaurant Mine in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

What a gem in this beautiful town. Every course blew our minds, these guys really know how to put food together. Staff were amazing, wine list was superb. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.

One of the best places to eat in Falmouth and probably Cornwall. From the atmosphere to the food the whole experience is absolutely bang on and a good price for what is served. And those crab fritters…heaven!! The service is wonderful and the chef is incredibly talented. It’s our second time at Restaurant Mine and we cannot wait to return.

One of the best places to eat in Falmouth and probably Cornwall. From the atmosphere to the food the whole experience is absolutely bang on and a good price for what is served. And those crab fritters…heaven!! The service is wonderful and the chef is incredibly talented. It’s our second time at Restaurant Mine and we cannot wait to return.

A real gem. Fabulous food. Lovely to watch the chefs at work. We visited in April 2023 and hope to do so again on our trip this month (March 2024).

10/10. The staff hosted our 13 person party with ease. All of our courses came out at the same time and the food is still the best I've had in Falmouth. Everyone had happy faces.

An imaginative menu. Each dish was beautifully designed so the flavours complimented each other making each mouthful a pleasure. The service was excellent without being intrusive. The wine list was carefully chosen and reasonably priced. Probably the best meal I have had in the last 12 months.

If you're looking for a healthy, balanced, flavoursome meal eaten at leisure and with ceremony, avoid this place! We went for a special night out, booked for 8pm. After two very poor courses, served at speed, we were out at 8.30! We were rushed into ordering within a couple of minutes of sitting down, the menu was limited and unbalanced and - despite claims on the website of regularly changing local ingredients, it was the exact same menu that we'd seen online some weeks before. The menu itself was carbohydrate-heavy (white bread, polenta bread, crumpet, mashed potato, root vegetables, pasta etc) with not a green leaf in sight. The trout starter was unadorned, tasteless and dominated by a black (squid ink?) crumpet. The chicken confit was a dried out chicken leg sitting on some tasteless mash and gravy with two tiny and frazzled pieces of broccoli. The portions were small. The service was without any aplomb or ceremony. We left at 8.30 feeling very disappointed and very hungry, found a Spar and bought a green salad to eat on the way home. This was a laughably bad experience - we went with the fact that Michelin had been mentioned in the reviews, but suspect this place has somehow become 'talked up', as we have no idea how it could have come to the attention of such a hallowed institution. Either that, or Mine is radically resting on its laurels, and radically needs pull it's socks up.

Wonderful restaurant in a very picturesque courtyard. The restaurant is small and intimate. The menu is small and well thought out and the food is absolutely delicious. The best place to eat in Falmouth. Love it, we book every time we visit the area.

Absolutely fantastic food, drink & service. It is a small and understated restaurant with tables inside and out. The kitchen opens into the dining area and you can watch the two chefs working their magic. It has a limited menu - and that is why it is so good! Everything was cooked to order - and our friend’s allergies messing with their planned menu were easily worked round. This was by far the nicest meal that we’ve had in any restaurant for a very long time. Fabulous! The prices were also very reasonable for the offering and I wouldn’t hesitate to give this place 100/10!

The best food I've eaten in 20 years, and I've eaten out quite a lot! Lovely atmosphere, great service, I really can't be more pleased. How brilliant that this restaurant is in my town. Thank you, Restaurant Mine, we had a great time.

Ate here this evening for the fourth time when visiting Falmouth. Everything was perfect. My husband and I shared the 'snacks'....delicious. I then had the venison and my husband, the hake. Have to say, the celeriac dauphinoise was to die for. Thank you, Mine, for an exceptional evening. Service was impeccable too.

Small, friendly, delicious, perfect. We’ve lived in Falmouth for years and can’t believe we’ve only just discovered this gem. Best food we’ve had for ages, and it’s in our home town. Good for vegans/veggies and others; beautiful food and the dessert of bread pudding was a 5* reinterpretation of a classic.

We had the most amazing meal. Everything we had was just delicious and the service was impeccable. Thank you for making Trevor’s birthday so special.

Honestly the loveliest food I’ve had in a very long time. Prepared by two chefs in an immaculate open kitchen right alongside (but no clattering or shouting - they just quietly get on with their thing.) Really unpretentious atmosphere. Nice staff. We’ll make a habit of this.

What a superb place to eat! Intimate, warm friendly service and the food is exquisite.

Delicious food, smiling service

Ate here as we couldnt get into the restaurant we wanted to eat at but so glad we did, a fantastic meal we both really enjoyed, interesting and well done use of ingredients. Service was excellent. Fish to die for and my wifes duck confit was excellent. The apple rice pudding was sublime. Im quite fussy as i can cook well so it takes alot to impress me but Mine delievered on all levels, would recommend and will return.

Lovely restaurant in a great courtyard which has the excellent Chintz cocktail bar nearby upstairs. Food was really delicious, open kitchen has the flavours coming through to the restaurant. We had the chicken supreme which was and the starters were also great. Service was attentive and friendly, we took our small dog and he was very welcome.

The food was amazing - we loved every dish. The crab starters are delicious - worth ordering instead of a starter or as well as. Loved the baked carrots and the chicken and mash. The drinks were very disappointing - avoid the vermouth spritz because it just tastes like soda water with ice and avoid very expensive orange wine which tastes like bottle had been open for days and it was oxidised. For reds the Puglia was good but the D’ouro Portuguese was poor. And service left a bit to be desired. But if you choose drinks carefully and don’t expect engaging service then worth paying for this fabulous food.

We have eaten here a few times now and it just never disappoints. Fresh local food imaginatively and expertly prepared. Service perfect. Very reasonably priced. For example, we had a chicken breast that was generous, full of taste and perfectly cooked so as to be tender and juicy (so rare to find!). A beetroot side that exalted the vegetable’s flavour and complemented it with chalky goat’s cheese. But everything was delicious! Really strongly recommended

Beautiful food, wonderful service… a gem in the heart of Falmouth

Having eaten once before at Restaurant Mine it was top of the list for our return visit to Falmouth. It’s only a small place but has bags of atmosphere, especially as you can see the two chefs cooking everything in their tiny but immaculately organised kitchen. The food was delicious; partner and I both had crab fritters to start, then Cornish trout fillet for me and chicken supreme for him. For dessert, I opted for the millionaire’s pudding and partner went for the honey cake. One of the few times we’ve eaten out when we can honestly say that every course was a winner. The service was friendly and efficient, can’t fault any thing about this place.

The food was OK, nothing special for the price, which was £225 for 4 people. What angered us was their insistence that the front door had to be kept open, which was extremely cold as we were on the table next to the door, it made for an uncomfortable evening, they were not interested in our comfort.

Mine was recommended to us, so we booked and glad we did. Very small menu but broad enough options for most people. Great little restaurant with open kitchen and nice atmosphere. Interesting wine list and waitress let us have a small taste so we could...

Great location and relaxed feel, staff friendly and the food was amazing. The kitchen forms part of the restaurant so you feel connected to the two chefs who do a fantastic job. If you are planning to eat out in Falmouth make sure this is...

In the heart of the city, 'Mine' beckoned us with promises of culinary enchantments. We delved into a Cashew Cream, carrot, and bulgar creation that danced on the palate like a sunlit meadow. The half lobster sang tales of deep-blue seas, each bite a crescendo of flavor. The cheese plate? A mosaic of flavors, each more tantalizing and unexpected than the last. Amidst this spectacle, the waitstaff wove seamlessly, and the chef's artistry painted each dish with layers of whimsical delight. A visit to 'Mine' is not just a meal, but a journey through a fantastical world of flavors.

Outstanding. The nicest piece of fish I've had for a long time. Friendly staff. Couldn't fault it.

Superb food - fine-dining sized portions, but full of flavour and cooked to perfection! Most likely you'll want a starter and main, or main and sides. Small, cosy indoor space with full view of the kitchen. Background music in keeping, and at a level that's just right for ambience rather than being intrusive. Dog-friendly, even for indoor seating (though as it's small indoors, if you have a larger dig you'd really need to sit outside).

Really good food!! Absolutely top notch 💪 staff were lovely too. Absolutely recommend 👊👊👊

It's a lovely cosy restaurant and they serve great food. We had a great night. The service was great...friendly and relaxed just how I like it. I'd recommend booking in advance

Although a little awkward to locate...once you find the Old Brewery Yard near the top of the hill , High Street...go in and it's at the back on the right. No big signs. The food was superb and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Warm and...

After visiting a few years ago we came back to Restaurant Mine and were even more blown away than our first visit! We had the crab fritters to start, which were also a winner last time (definitely recommend!). The waitresses were lovely and attentive and always ensured we were taken care of. The food was sensational and we couldn’t recommend Restaurant Mine enough!!

Absolutely lovely place for dinner. Came here with six friends and called ahead to say we would be a little late (taxi problems) and they were very considerate and polite. Ordered the crab fritters and they were delicious! Some of our party didnt like fish and even they liked the fritters. The beef shin starter was incredible, so tender and flavourful. For mains we had the hake and pork loin. The hake was flaky and cooked to perfection. The pork loin was incredible, lovely balance of flavours and meat to fat ratio, not too fatty at all. Overall it was an amazing meal, and we would 100% go back. The staff were friendly and so helpful with suggesting wines and drinks to pair with our meals. Its a bit pricey but for the food you get and the intimate experience its well worth it. Thanks everyone for a great night!

Superb! Excellent food and service.

Had dinner with my wife last Saturday and the food, service, wine and atmosphere were super. Had scotch egg as a starter with runny yolk, pork as main and a gooseberry fool desert … delicious

What a great restaurant! Really really good food, the more I think about it, the more I realise how good it actually was, like genuinely outstanding food, creative, simple and full of flavour. The menu is small but packs a punch with its options, covering all your vegan/veggie and GF needs, producing such beautiful looking dishes. The chefs are loving and charming, down for a chat with any interested customers, and you can otherwise feel free to admire their work via the open pass. It gives the place a real sense of togetherness, especially considering how it only seats roughly 20. We had a slight issue with our server, treating a disagreement over what was ordered (including meat being handed to a vegetarian couple) with a little frustration, but other than that they were attentive and kind enough. If you’re debating going out in Falmouth, go because it’s lovely, but really consider ending the evening here with a top quality meal. Great stuff

Cosy place. Warm, accommodating service. Exceptional food. Easily the best top quality nosh in Falmouth!

Super romantic location with only half a dozen tables sat watching the chefs busily conjure up their magic Friendly attentive service and good to die for A very small menu that evolves frequently

Completely delicious! Amazing flavours, relaxed atmosphere and lovely staff. Everything was perfect!

I can honestly say that this is one of the best meals I have had in Cornwall and we eat out most nights when we come here on holiday. Every course was delicious we started with Hog pudding followed by the pork loin and finished...

Fantastic food and a lovely night out

Excellent food and great atmosphere, will definitely come back in the future.

Wonderful food and a sommelier who knows her stuff. Not super cheap, but amazing value for money.

An absolultey fantastic meal all around. It has a small, carefully curated menu with intriguing items and a well pared list of wine choices, in an intimate setting where you can see the kitchen work their magic. The crab fritter and mushroom toast starters were excellent, as were the pistachio potato cakes with goats cheese (vegetarian) and the river trout with roe. Friendly service capped off an altogether wonderful experience.

Eaten at Mine tonight. The food was fantastic. The staff were very accommodating with my wife, who struggles to get around. Shame we had to miss dessert bug another time. Thank you for a lovely meal

Amazing meal. Staff were all great, we were sat right next to the kitchen to see how much care and attention went into each dish. The food was superb, same care and attention clearly went into produce and ingredients as it did delivery. They also played a track with Chali 2na featuring which is always a plus. Would recommend without a doubt.

I cannot praise this restaurant enough. We went as a group of 6 of us and had the most wonderful experience. The food is incredible and beautiful without being pretentious. The portions are perfect for you to be able to enjoy a three course meal...

Wow! What an experience. Just visiting Falmouth by boat for a few days. Found this gem of a restaurant via an online search. The proprietor knows her market and the chef (background including Le Gavroche) is on point. We had the succulent Cornish Lamb and an amazing goat’s cheese creation:; the rum baba was to die for. This is gourmet … but the price point is not excessive. Interesting wine list too. Cleverly positioned in a discrete cobbled yard. Just go. It’s probably Falmouth’s most competent restaurant - a really inspiring evening out. And all the better for the surprise of finding it.

We did not leave this small restaurant saying ‘wow, that was a really good meal. Rather, we felt like Oliver Twist wanting to ask for more because portion sizes were minimal and overpriced.

Small menu with fabulous food. Tiny restaurant with kitchen part of the room. Recommend it

Excellent quality of food and good value, though beer and coffee pricey. Service a bit slow, but good atmosphere and well worth visiting for the food

Every time we go to Mine I mean to leave a review, as it is simply THE best restaurant in Falmouth and area…and we are locals. We are discerning now about going out to eat in restaurants near us, as, sadly, so many are geared up for the tourist trade, and are either ridiculously expensive or abandoned over the winter months. Mine is a delight, the food is superb, with a carefully curated small menu (always a good sign) and the food is cooked with care and flare right beside you. The produce is carefully chosen from local suppliers. The ambience is fantastic, a small, intimate tasteful room in a cobbled yard (with a funky bar next door!). The staff are delightful, and you actually feel you are in someone’s house as a guest (which is brilliant!) If you want generic, overpriced “coastal food”, or pretentious weirdly named tasting menus, go elsewhere but I worry that if you all come to Mine (as you should!) there won’t be enough room for us to book a table !!

This is a very small restaurant, I think there was room for maybe 14-16 covers. There was no atmosphere so they cranked up the music. that together with the noise from the table of 6 meant we could not have a conversation. The acoustics in...

What an impressive restaurant. Small but perfectly formed. Everything is cooked in front of you. It’s fine dining at its best. Presentation and taste were outstanding. If we were staying longer it would be the place to go. Excellent wine suggestion too. This was a...

Bit of a late review as we ate here in December. But one of my new fave restaurants, live the other side of cornwall but will definitely be back. So quaint and wonderful. Vegan option was awesome. The barman/waiter was absolutely fantastic, really welcoming; super...

A really enjoyable experience. Well cooked food with great flavours. Verdant ale (Headband) on offer also which I liked. Very intimate place in a nice courtyard area. The service was very good also.

15 out of 5 if I could 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 These chefs seriously know what they're doing. 👏 We spent a week eating in Falmouth at the best places we could find at all price points and this was hands down the best place in both food quality and value, and one of the best we've ever had in the UK. ✊ Unreal food, carefully balanced, presented with finesse. Every dish was perfectly cooked. 🦈 Open kitchen presents a lovely vibe, the staff are really incredible, tentative with their knowledge of the drinks and food. 🍸🥣 Seriously this is a 15 out of 5 must visit for Falmouth 💯 Top tip: check out Chintz next door for a pre or post drinks, super cool bar 🍹 @bristolsecretfoodie for more secret reviews 📸

It was certainly nice enough, food WAS good but nothing I haven't had in similar local restaurants but at a more expensive price. Portions were small and a bit mean to be frank. The deviled eggs were not deviled at all, i'm not sure if...

Absolutely amazing food. And a very cosy and comfy atmosphere friendly staff and good drinks. Slightly let down by leaving still hungry. But over all I'd recommend and say over all it is worth the price

Without a doubt, one of the most impeccable — and that’s exactly the word to describe it — meals I’ve had in years. From the homemade bread and starters (ravioli and a Scotch Egg that is a revelation) to perfectly prepared venison and grilled chicory, everything was low key, unpretentious and, well, perfect. Thoughtful, quiet and impressive in every way.

Went for dinner last night, which was absolutely excellent. Having had a few disappointing experiences elsewhere recently, this was such a joy. The food was absolutely delicious, from the homemade bread and butter through to the lovely local cheeses at the end. I had seen...

Absolutely incredible food and amazing personal service. I have been twice - once for a delicious meal with my partner and once for a glass of wine and a couple of small plates. Could not recommend this restaurant enough!

Had lunch today and it was really lovely. We actually had 3 starters and 2 mains all shared between the 3 of us. Front of house was great, very chilled and relaxed, the food was fantastic. Loved the open kitchen as well.definitely coming back soon....

What a great little place! Small, relaxed and unpretentious setting with the kitchen in full view. The staff were lovely and really helpful regarding our dietary requirements. The menu is small and simple but beautifully showcases a range of fresh seasonal ingredients with imaginative combinations...

Fantastic Food and service a Restaurant not to be missed if in Falmouth.

The service was second to none, the most delightful staff - attentive doesn’t even describe it. Combined with the most outstanding cuisine. Imaginative, special, different, perfect, adaptive. Genuinely can not wait to share this hidden gem with everyone. It’s the hidden hut of Falmouth x

Tucked away in Brewery Square you could easily miss out on one of Falmouth's hidden gems. Small venue and small menu but big on quality, flavour and ambience. The chefs go about their business in full view of the restaurant and never seem flustered whilst...

We went with another couple on a very rare, no children evening and treated ourselves to the incredible food at Restaurant MINE. From the moment we walked in we were met with smiles and friendlyness. The open kitchen is amazing to watch as it is so calm and so much magic is happening. The food was amazing and I have been wishing to be back there already. Sorry no pics of the food. Thank you guys for making this such a special evening. Keep smilin

Excellent dinner this evening, all three courses were fabulous, good wines to pair with each course, small and intimate setting with chefs in full view, open kitchen, very lovely staff.

Starters pretty good, Mains very good, Sweets too heavy, Restaurant decent vibe but cold, also badly ventilated, had to hang our cloths in the wind for 24 hours to get rid of the cooking smells. Had a better meal in Newlyn for half the price...

The venue is small and intimate, service was exceptional and the food was some of the best I have ever eaten. A well considered wine list, the open kitchen really adds to the vibe and in all honesty I would say if you think it looks pricey (or they should pour your beer from the can for you) then this place is probably not for you. I had no hesitation giving it a 5 and having enjoyed the experience would probably have paid more and still been happy. If you can, then go.

This is our third visit … restaurant now slightly bigger - food excellent and great service definitely will be back when next in Falmouth

Great food, reasonably priced, excellent service. Loved it. The atmosphere was welcoming, staff were attentive but not pushy.

Exceptional meal on Valentine’s evening. All good was beautifully presented and super tasty. Friendly service too. Our second time eating here and can’t wait to come back when we are next in Falmouth. Well done Mine !

My fish was cooked very well. Interesting wine selection. Really pleasant staff. Quite a small restaurant and open kitchen.

Just excellent, very friendly welcome and service. The food was excellent.

What a great venue. Intimate setting with the chefs cooking in front of you. Fabulous food the crab fritters are a must. Would recommend trying this place if you’re in Falmouth

Super food, super staff. Very small which created lovely atmosphere and could watch and chat to chefs. Great all round evening. Thank you.

I'm not a local, but if I was this would be a regular. My mantra is that I love places that do what they do, really well. That applies here. It describes itself as a "neighbourhood restaurant". It uses very local produce. Limited menu (three...

What a find, intimate restaurant, a tiny jewel. All the courses were delicious, presented with elegance, care and a love for the ingredients they used. We enjoyed Trout Tartare & Pork Cheeks (with a deep flavoured jus) as our starters, followed by Gurnard in a...

Exceptional, carefully selected dishes (including a near-guaranteed lack of food envy given there is precisely one option each for meat, fish and vegan) and wines at a reasonable price for the quality in a pleasant and well thought-out space. I am always excited to see the kitchen at work - it's fun to watch dishes come together and see the skills involved. The service was also excellent with good wine recommendations for each course. Food this good deserves a larger space and more attention!

Hole-in-the-wall perfection. A beautifully decorated tiny restaurant with a superb menu and friendly staff. For £85 we had starters, mains, and dessert for 2 including 2 alcoholic beverages. Everything was delicious and I’ve booked to go back next week. They have a short menu that changes slightly each week so there’s always something new. It’s my new favourite Cornish restaurant.

We didn’t know what to expect as we had never been to this restaurant before. What a lovely surprise…right from the booking via email to the great service, freshly cooked food and drinks. We had a very enjoyable and intimate evening for our sons birthday...

Lovely simple menu with beautifully cooked food. Lovely intimate space with chefs cooking in the restaurant. Everything was just right. The ambience, furniture, chefs. Highly recommend.

Great little bistro style restaurant with space for only about ten covers inside. Really nice to see the open kitchen with everything cooked to order in front of you. Food was good but a little on the rich side. For the price I would have expected the can of beer to be poured into a glass for me instead of just being plonked on the table.

Visited a few nights ago. Love this small & cosy restaurant. Food was a delight, all fresh seasonal produce cooked in an open kitchen for diners to watch. Will definitely return and would definitely recommend.

Small restaurant with fantastic food and a great atmosphere. Sitting in with the chefs watching them make your dinner was a really different experience. Lovely host as well.

High quality food, laid back comfortable atmosphere, great service. Perfect size portions - every mouthful was heaven. Our second time here and it did not disappoint. Best place in Falmouth we’d say!!!

Really good food, service and atmosphere. The only negative I would give is that the main course could have been slightly bigger, the restaurant does offer sides on the menu, so advice whilst ordering would have been appreciated as I'm 6, 4 120kg male. I don't want to lower the number of stars on the review just for that as most would be fine and it's a very easy issue to resolve. Excellent. 5/5

We had a spectacular dinner, the duck confit is definitely a speciality I’ve had it twice. The chefs are very visible and it’s mesmerising to watch them orchestrate the meals.

This restaurant is a real find in Falmouth . The best food I have experienced in Falmouth my a wide margin . Great atmosphere and service . I liked it so much went back the following night .

This was our third time at this wonderful restaurant. The food remains exquisite; one of our party said it was one of her best ever meals out, and she has been out a lot in her 69 years. A highlight is their bread, which this...

餐點份量很夠，真的能吃飽！另外停車也很方便，非常建議大家去喔！

We booked into Mine for our 20th Wedding Anniversary whilst visiting Falmouth. We had high expectations having read the reviews and we were not disappointed. The service, the food, the setting were all absolutely fabulous - wished we lived in Falmouth!! Thank you for a...

One of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time and up there with the best chefs. Braised beef cheek melted in your mouth. Yummy. Pork tenderloin was beautifully cooked with amazing tarragon sauce and fennel and the chocolate mouse with salt and...

A real real treat... they found us a seat last minute and the food was just gorgeous. Tiny cosy place, friendly staff, super food, vegan options so yummy. Lovely place

This tiny restaurant was a find! You will need to book to get a table. The small, open kitchen buzzes with action to produce fabulous freshly cooked food. We could have picked anything from the menu and not been disappointed. Prices are good for such...

A cosy little space with a teeny tiny kitchen, the food can only be described as miraculous, absolutely delicious and such interesting combinations. The service was second to none and the wine list really special. I would recommend this to anyone with good taste. Also...

A small restaurant with only about 14 covers inside. Despite the small space the food makes it very worthwhile. Duck breast carpaccio with smoked prune purée was yum as was the confit summer squash and fillet of bream. All delightful and perfectly balanced flavours ....

Eating here is a unique experience. Few tables, squeezed into the building, some cheek by jowl with the open kitchen may not be to everyone’s liking but because of the food it is certainly to ours. The menu is not extensive and as the dishes...