Smugglers Cott in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

First time here and have to say the food was first class. I’ll go as far to say this was probably my best fillet steak I have ever had. Lovely cosy old building down a side street steeped in history. So glad we chose to eat here. Bravo

My family and I are on holiday in Looe, and as I'd heard great things about this restaurant, I booked a table for 4 ,for Sunday lunch and opted for a carvery. The staff and chefs did not disappoint! The service was exemplary, the wait staff very attentive and incredibly polite. They were also incredibly accommodating when I explained I'd had a Gastric Bypass, it was no issue for me to have a Child's carvery. We choose all 3 meats (Loin of Pork with crackling, Medium Roast Beef and Turkey) there was a fantastic selection of vegetables and the roast potatoes were cooked to absolute perfection! If you ever visit Looe on a Sunday book yourself a table here, you will NOT regret it!!

Spent the week in Looe and had our Sunday roast here, unexpected but managed to get in this busy pub. Staff were amazing, friendly, efficient, helpful. As a family of 5, we were well looked after and the Roast selection was delicious and vegetables/ roasts/ gravy were in abundance. We returned during the week with our family members who joined us and booked a table for 9. This greeting was wonderful, again, staff members were SO friendly and great with kids. We also learnt so much about the history of the pub. All 9 meals were 1st class, this place is definitely worth visiting!!

We came on Sunday, and first impressions the building is lovely, very warm and cosy and really nice. Unfortunately when placing the booking over the phone we were never told that Sundays is roast only, and one of my children doesn’t eat meat and doesn’t like the nut roast. Also the staff were very young and kept messing up our order and it took them 15 mins to even take our drinks order, they were busy but they were standing around talking while we were waiting for them to take our order. Restaurant is lovely but defo wouldn’t return again unfortunately if back in the area. All veg was hard as well as potato’s and for a bill of over £120 just wasn’t worth it

We’ve visited the Smugglers Cot many times over the years and despite some hit and miss experiences, this year’s visit has been better/good. The service was excellent and the food good but the portions in relation to cost were not up to snuff. Better value for money would bring us back more, but not often.

We dined here for the experience the first night. And we were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. It's supposed to be hearty but not only. It is also good, well prepared and researched. We thought we would go and try other restaurants the next days but ended up coming back two times: once because we wanted to try more of the menu and the second time because there were not that many options open on a Monday and hell, we still had some of the menu to explore. It's beautiful, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and again, the menu 😜🤣. Note that this is not just a restaurant, it's a historical building, with smugglers tunnels recently uncovered and memorabilia. Our best memory of Looe.

This place is amazing, the Sunday lunch is one (if not) the best I have ever eaten. The staff so friendly, attentive and helpful. I was that impressed I left the biggest tip I have ever given. What more can I say . GO

The best roast meal we have ever had out. Have no faults. Good portions, tasty and plenty of gravy. A must if visiting Looe. Booking essential which explains a lot.

We were lucky to get in for a table and we weren’t disappointed. Food was delicious, service was great and we would definitely go back!

Nice little gem of looe , fresh food nice staff would recommend we had the duck , whole place and chicken tenders for my child

The food was amazing the ginger crust lemon cheesecake was out of this world. The staff were friendly and very attentive.

A brilliant 40th birthday meal 💖 It was a surprise to come here as I never knew it existed! The decor, the information - absolutely amazing. However that was nothing in comparison to the food! We were served by the amazing Noa and she was an absolute dream! Xx The food was absolutely out of this world and the ginger base lemon cheesecake - WOW!! I honestly cannot fault this amazing little place. The team are second to none. The food is fresh and the the history and decor - well that’s for you to discover!

Booked ahead for this restaurant as reviews said it was popular and it was. Food was great value. We both had a starter, fish soup and a prawn bowl. Served a lovely fresh roll too. Our mains came with a selection of veg and potatoes. Very good value. We couldn’t squeeze in a dessert. Lovely service too and lovely place. Definitely recommend.

Was greeted very friendly when we first arrived , shown straight to the table which was by the window , Spent time reading about smugglers cott which is in the back of the menu Drinks arrived quickly & the service was good throughout. Crab cakes were tasty & the Tipsy pork was delicious- very tender Atmospheric & tasty food - well worth a visit

We visited as a family of 4 tonight (1st of June). We have been several times in the past when we have visited Looe. To be honest I read a few recent reviews and I was a little concerned…. IMO DONT be put off!! I had the mixed grill, it was superb! Big chunks of meat served on a skewer with blue cheese sauce and chips. My wife had the duck, which was equally as good with veg and perfectly cooked potatoes. Both the kids meals were exactly as expected, no problems whatsoever either. Deserts…. My wife had pavalova and the kids had ice cream, I was way too full up to eat anymore! I had a really good pint of san Miguel and we shared a bottle of the Romanian pinot Grigio - which we both highly recommend. Staff were great and we could not fault the service, they were also kind enough to move our booking last minute to the earlier sitting for us! Thanks for a lovely meal.

Good food but disappointed by the timing of our dinner. Website said only 2 booking times - 6pm or 8pm. We took 8pm. The restaurant was deserted by 9:30 and on a Friday night, bank holiday weekend. The staff didn't hurry us but we did feel we needed to move on by 9:30pm!

This restaurant was recommended to us for a birthday meal and it certainly didn't disappoint, we had a lovely meal, and the staff were super friendly, we'd definitely go again if we are in the area

Amazing seafood. We really struggled to find somewhere open, luckily we stumbled across the smugglers. Lovely ambience in a really quirky building. We loved the food. I had the bass and hubby said had mussels, best he’s ever had. We were served by Robbie, such a lovely young waiter. Thanks! We will be back

We both had the plaice which was awful. Tasteless !!I The potatoes were not cooked and were hard. Considering the price £70 for 2 meals and two glasses of wine it was dreadful and not a good experience

We booked a table for Sunday lunch and left very happy and full. The staff and food were really good. The place was full of history, would definitely recommend although I would suggest booking as they do get busy.

I was walking around Looe on a Sunday and I fancied a Sunday Dinner. I came across the Smugglers Cove and asked if there was any tables available. The place was full. Luckily they had a table spare for an hour. I sat down and ordered my meal which I had sirloin very nice and the huge Yorkshire Pudding and selection of vegetables. The meal was really nice and the staff was very friendly. I highly recommend going but I say book before you go as it gets full quickly.

We went here for Dinner and the following day a Sunday Lunch. Their food is excellent and plentiful. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We would highly recommend. You definately need to book in advance for the Sunday roast.

Absolutely amazing food. The best mussels I have ever had. And if you’re a steak fan, the Posh Surf and Turf is a must. Staff are lovely and friendly. This restaurant is a little gem and well worth a visit.

Absolutely amazing service. Sophie our waitress was so friendly and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble for her. All our food was absolutely superb. Couldn’t fault it. We will definitely be returning.

A lovely old restaurant dating back to the 1420's with a smuggling history. Some of the interior oak timbers were apparently salvaged from the Spanish Armada. I had the devilled whitebait for starters which were served with a cajun mayonnaise. For my main I had the baked bream which was delicate and simply delicious. A great restaurant with great food and a great history.

Best carvery I’ve ever had staff friendly and cheerful quaint little pub full of character highly recommend Service was very quick

Excellent restaurant and staff, we came for NYE and loved it was just the normal menu instead of a 3 course set menu for a ridiculous price. Food was amazing, staff were fantastic - highly recommend

What a beautiful and fascinating very old building. Staff were very attentive and the food was very good. Will come back next time we visit Looe

Our first visit to Smugglers Cott. A great choice (our friends had visited before)…a quirky place but cosy and perfect for our annual Christmas catch up. Fantastic food & wine. Our server, Rob, was great…polite , attentive & friendly, definitely a credit to the team. All in all a great evening with friends & we’ll def be back.

I’m currently laid down relaxing after an amazing Sunday lunch! We booked a couple of days before our reservation, but in peak season it seems you’d definitely have to book earlier. The building is gorgeous inside and out, loved reading about the history of the building. Three of us all had a different meat, one turkey (wonderful!), one beef (cooked perfectly medium rare) and one pork (impressive crackling!) the portions of meat were generous, as was the veg (with a great variation too) Yorkshire puddings are one of the most important parts of a roast for me and these ones definitely did not disappoint! Roast potatoes were crispy and fluffy and we all loved the cauliflower cheese with leeks. Ooh and the stuffing was amazing too. The gravy was excellent and we were instantly provided with extra gravy on request. Two of us managed a desert - the white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake was proper authentic baked cheesecake, the kind you have to eat with a fork, beautiful! And the chocolate and Cointreau pots were deliciously rich (went excellently with the clotted cream!) The staff were welcoming and friendly too. Absolutely great, we would definitely visit again if we’re back down this end of the country!

Staff were friendly and welcoming, food was really tasty and presented well. Good atmosphere and we had a lovely evening!

The menu was fabulous really good variety of dishes ., especially fish and meat .,,the mussels were the best I’ve tasted as a starter ., posh beef and reef is recommended by myself too ., also the strawberry pavlova is recommended by us both

What can you say,other than ' fantastic'. They do everything right,why go anywhere else! Phil Doncaster & Family.

Great atmosphere in one of the oldest building in Looe. Friendly service and excellent food. Would book here again.

We had a lovely meal here on our first night in Looe. It was delicious, the best red cabbage I've ever had! I need the secret recipe! Great atmosphere, attentive staff and very reasonably priced!

We’ve been to Smugglers Cott many times over the last 5/6 years and it’s never let us down. All the food is delicious; particularly the beef medallions and the tipsy pork! One of our favourite places in Looe.

Make sure you add this restaurant to your list and book in advance as the food is amazing. Such an old building the ambiance is just perfect. Portion sizes are excellent and good value. The muscles are the best I've ever had. Faultless and thoroughly recommend

Wonderful roasts had by all. They do 2 sittings, 12 or 1.45. Booking essential as they seemed very busy

Disappointing Sunday lunch. Meat bland and overcooked. Veg tasteless and overcooked. Gravy stodgy and cold. Roast potatoes tasted more boiled than roasted. Very quant and cosy pub and friendly waiter and staff

Had a lovely Sunday roast I had the three meat. It was lovely would highly recommend. Please make sure you book because it is really popular and deservedly so.

Disappointing evening. The Smugglers Cott was recommended to us but we found it to be tired and old fashioned and the food felt the same. The menu was uninspiring and the food bland. The vegetables tasted like they were frozen and microwaved. The decor is very dark and shabby. This place could be amazing as it’s right in the heart of the village. The three servers were all extremely friendly and attentive.

Wonderful food in a cosy delightful little restaurant. Staff were great and couldn’t have done more for us.

We were told that we needed to book a table. So glad we did the restaurant is very popular. When we arrived you could see why it got very busy very quickly.The food was just amazing the staff were brilliant nothing was to much.keep up the good work and thank you for a great night.

So disappointed , we went for a evening meal, arrived at 6.30 pm, No ribs, No burgers, we ordered filet steak medallions in a sauce, food arrived, steak was tough and the meal was bland, over priced food , would not eat there again

Excellent meal. I ordered a steak which was perfectly cooked and came with more chips than I could eat! Gf had the surf and turf and throughly enjoyed.. Reasonable prices too and a lovely atmosphere

We have been in Looe for a week, tonight was the best food we have had. Absolutely delicious! Really great and friendly young staff. A credit to this restaurant.

You need to book here as always full as not very big. The staff were very attentive from start to finish which seems a rare thing nowadays. The food choice was good and the meals were very nice. Our meals came with a selection of...

I ordered the mackerel pate, my husband ordered the soup he loved his soup and the mackerel Pate i ordered was lovely. For main course I ordered the sea bass fillets my hubby ordered a steak with chips and blue cheese sauce, no mention from...

The pub/restaurant is ok, teens didn’t enjoy the food Vegetarian pasta bland not a lot of flavour But nice to go for the old world experience Had a good time but wouldn’t return

Booked in on Thursday because of the reviews we ordered two meals first was awful returned it sent a second different meal was even worse don’t now or where they get these reviews we have eaten all over the world and this is the worst...

Love this place never disappoints a lovely grown up place to eat with beautiful fresh food we saved this for our last night a last supper before we went home.We both had the sea bass which came with a selection of veg and new potatoes...

Booked a few days in advance based on reviews for Sunday lunch and so glad we did! Really lovely and interesting restaurant with delicious Sunday lunch and really friendly staff. Generous portion and huge home made Yorkshire pudding. Will definitely be back next time we...

We were lucky enough to get an early evening table. Most of the good restaurants in Looe seemed to be closed and most people seemed happy with pasta, pizza and burgers and almost the only fish came with batter and chips. This seemed very disappointing...

Fantastic food and lucky To get a table as hadn’t booked. We had ribs and the beef and reef both amazing. The ribs fell Off the bone the steak scallops and mussels were fantastic. Defiantly book as we were lucky to be squeezed in and...

We tried to book the day before but couldn’t get a table. Turned up on the off chance mid service and managed to get in. You could see why it was so popular. The staff were brilliant and the food was amazing

A really quirky, quaint restaurant with plenty of history. Reasonably priced, good quality food with friendly staff providing good service. Like everywhere in Looe, there’s no where to park, so we used the car park just outside the town and walked in. It takes about...

We visited on our final night in Looe after struggling to get a table on our other nights because it’s so popular. The menu looked a little like enhanced pub food, but with such good reviews we decided to give it a try anyway. I...

The starters were great, I had mussels and my husband had scallops. When choosing the mains there were a couple that I would have preferred with rice, as that was not an option I went for the pork. My husband had the beef medallions which...

We had read the reviews for Smugglers Cott and definitely wanted to give it a go - agree with other reviews; booking is essential. We called at 4.30pm for a table at 5.30pm the same day and managed to get one, but people turning up...

Beautiful meals/ We ate here twice on our visit to Looe. Must book as it was full on both visits. We shall be back!

I rarely leave unfavourable reviews, preferring to say nothing rather than something negative but the Smuggler's Cott needs to up it's game to keep good reviews... it's incredibly uncomfortable to sit in the booths, they are very narrow and lean forward, there was an incredibly...

Went with my wife for a meal tonight after having read previous reviews. The atmosphere in the restaurant was great - all of the staff were so friendly, attentive, and professional. All of the food was top notch and plentiful. I would highly recommend going...

If I was just reviewing the restaurant on the desserts and it would be getting five stars. Undoubtedly, however, having visited with friends he did not live up to the usual standards, which was a shame because we had highly recommended it to our friends....

I called the restaurant not expecting to get a table for the same day but we were in luck . Arriving for our reservation at 530 the restaurant was already busy with a lovely atmosphere , the place is full of charm and I couldn’t...

My wife and I have just come back from a 2 week stay in Looe. Having been to Looe a few times we only discovered this place last year. We booked well in advance so as to be sure of a reservation, as it always...

We visited the Smugglers Cott for our 55th Wedding Anniversary, on a recommendation, and we're not disappointed. We were seated in the cellar part of the premises, and it had the most fantastic atmosphere as if you were in a smugglers cave. The service was...

One of the best meals me and my husband have ever eaten. The service could not be faulted. The food and wine were reasonably priced for the location. We were only sorry that it was the last night of our holiday so we could not...

This place is amazing! Such a lovely ambience, so atmospheric. The food is delicious, we both had Tipsy Pork Tenderloin, served with plentiful chips, boiled potatoes and veg, it was fabulous! Then we had White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake and the Selection of Cheeses for...

Wow - what a fabulous meal with top notch service which is such a rarity it seems these days! I very rarely leave reviews but felt it absolutely necessary to do so as everything was superb. I had the tipsy cider tenderloin and my husband...

Drop into this place on the off charce but what a find lovely well cooked and plentiful meals with a good choice of gluten free options

Food was delicious - I recommend the fillet steak & the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The staff were friendly & helpful.

We visited here this week and had to go back again as it was so good, quirky and beautiful, my grandkids loved it too as they thought they were eating in a pirate ship… quality of food was amazing and the staff were attentive and...

An overall poor experience unfortunately. The venue itself is interesting decorated with pirate themes throughout. Staff were poor, from long waiting time for ideas, drinks and food to hygiene issue which is pretty unpleasant when serving food, to missing food orders and missing drinks. None...

Called in on the off chance, although fully booked for the next sitting managed to squeeze us in prior to this, having already seen the menu outside( this may have helped us) we knew what we wanted, drinks and food ordered,food being freshly prepped not...

Great staff and service Would recommend the Cornish muscles and Beef surf consisting of beef, scallops, muscles. Crab cakes also good. Desert ginger crusted lemon cheesecake with blueberry coulis delicious. Good value for money. Also went for Sunday's beef roast which was lovely and still...

We had a meal there with both of us having the sticky chicken and veg. It was delicious and the service was great too. Apparently the girls were short because a couple of other staff were ill so they were worried about upsetting the customers...

This is a wonderful restaurant, we had a starter and main. Starter, try crab cakes. The taste is amazing! Rich crab taste,fully loaded. If you do t like fish like my partner, try the brie wedges which he liked. For mains we had sea bream...

The food was lovely as usual very pleasant and friendly staff very helpful good choices of food on the menu food was hot when arrived lovely choice of starters

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here last week. Four of us dined, food was first class and the service was impeccable. The posh beef & reef was delicious, plentiful and cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend this restaurant to all visiting Looe.

Possibly the best steak ive ever had eating out... We had a sirloin and a fillet and peppercorn sauce (best ever) with home fries new potatos and veg, absolutely Stunning, a definate 10/10, cant recommended this place highly enough, Staff were brilliant, attentive and fiited...

Only in Looe for 4 nights & came here twice. Steak for my husband and fish for me, very nice. Very good side dishes of fresh veg and potatoes. The staff are friendly and efficient. Lovely old building. Two evening sittings 5.30pm or 8pm. Prices...

What a wonderful venue! Wife and I both had seafood which was cooked really well. Sea bass and plaice were really tasty. Staff were really attentive too. Would definitely recommend! Thank you guys!

Had an amazing Sunday roast here today. Arrived without having booked but only just after 12pm and they had a table free. We were told right away that there was a booking for 1.45pm but that gave us plenty of time. Both of us chose...

We have eaten in smugglers cott on many occasions over many years, unfortunately on this visit the succulent sounding” medallions of fillet steak cooked in a mushroom sauce with cream and brandy” turned out to be overcooked CHUNKS of beef neither resembling fillet or medallions....

Had a weekend in Looe and booked this restaurant for Sunday lunch. We both had the sirloin and we can honestly say it’s the best pub roast we’ve every had. Really tender meat and an excellent selection of vegetables. Lovely historic and quirky building. Friendly...

Wow what an amazing treat we had, fillet steak and scallops were amazing and very good size portions indeed, staff were a pleasure to speak too and were very attentive and friendly Restaurant has real character too I will return again for sure and would...

A great evening meal. Good choice of food, served prompyly and all members of our group loved their food

Fantastic Sunday lunch well worth a visit. Best Sunday lunch I have had in years. It was delicious. Staff were very friendly & the service was excellent

Always great food here, nice cosy atmosphere and food and service are good. You need to book in advance as they get extremely busy. If your in Looe on a Sunday the roast is always a good choice to

We visited Smugglers Cott last year for the evening but we were keen to experience Sunday lunch, after being recommended it by a local FB page. We booked last week ahead of our weekend in Looe and we were seated on the lower floor, very...

Excellent service, excellent food, wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a first class meal, service and atmosphere. Will definitely return whenever we are in Looe again.

Recommended by Dave at the Deganwy hotel and what a good choice. Superb food and a lovely ambiance in a great setting.

My wife and I are fans of Cornwall and Looe in particular but this was our first visit since the lockdowns. We have eaten at The Smugglers several times before and have always enjoyed the food and found the prices to be reasonable for what...

16th April 2023 Four of us were meandering through the narrow back lanes of Looe and came across this Inn. 2 ladies came out for freash air during their birthday celebration. The praise and compliments were of the highest order. As we were on a...

Amazing building dating back to 1400s. Very friendly and efficient service- really welcoming. Food was good if not a little old-fashioned it not necessarily in a bad way.

Such a quirky little pub/restaurant. Sat downstairs, all good unless over 6’ tall then duck going down. Really nice, downstairs probably more for romantic evening. Meals were nice but just a bit up on usual pub food but it was delicious

We were in Looe for a short break and chanced upon this hidden gem on our second night. Very small restaurant but they haven’t tried to cram in too many tables like many do. Food was amazing. The seafood medley was so good my wife...

We had the moules marinere and mussels in cider which were really tasty. Lovely atmosphere and good wine. Highly recommend if you’re out and about in Looe!

Make sure you book in advance as it gets extremely busy. We took my mother out for Mothering Sunday. We had a fabulous lunch!

Best roast dinner we’ve had in cornwall for years. Generous portions, tender meat and lovely staff. In a beautiful atmospheric setting. Re booked for next visit!