Tabb's Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Overall, we enjoyed our time here for Sunday lunch. We think it's fair value and appreciate that they do not add service although we did. We appreciate having the choice. The service was good. Our hostess/waitress who did not introduce herself is very efficient. Service was unhurried but not too drawn out and attentive without being intrusive Our first two courses were good, particularly the mushroom course. It was beautifully creamy, and the Polenta crout was excellent What let the meal down was the beef main. We found the beef too stringy, and although the roast potatoes were good, the boiled carrots and white cabbage veggies were rather dismal. My partner called the mushroom duxelle pointless, I just found it tasteless . Overall, it was very disappointing. We had expected it to be the highlight As I have said, our first two courses were good and our pudding was enjoyable too. I loved the vanilla cream. Though my partner said it would have been nice to have a biscuity thing with it. I think that would work The decor is quite simple which we liked. It's a relaxing place to eat. The tables are a good size and the chairs are comfortable. I hate having to sit on poor quality ones. I would recommend this restaurant, but not sure we would return. Perhaps I am a philistine when it comes to beef as I am not keen on it being rare, especially when it's difficult to cut as it was here. Having a sharper knife would have helped

The hidden Gem in Truro, Cornwall !!! we have lived in Truro for 18 months and have been meaning to try this superb restaurant and we are so glad we did. From the minute we walked in, it was faultless, the greeting was welcoming and very informative on both the food and wine. Then came the food presented beautifully and tasted even better than it looked ( we eat with our eyes). We had the set menu because it had everything we wanted and at £36 for 3 courses it was Michelin star food and a great price. It had a great wine list again quality at a good price we chose a Spanish Albariño and at just £42 it was one of the best we have had in all our years visiting Spain. We have eaten at all the big named restaurants old and new in Cornwall and this is one if not the best. We will be going back very soon for dinner and have already booked the Sunday lunch which I have been told is an experience in its self.

We had a brilliant meal with new friends. The food was exceptional. The service was unhurried but perfectly attentive. Highly recommended.

The Vanilla in their ice cream is fast fading like their reviews They said they were also normally fully booked and here we were managed to get a table by just walking in with restaurant half empty

WOW! You can find Sunday lunch anywhere; but Tabbs Sunday Lunch is a full on experience from start to finish. The restaurant decor; the warm welcome by Debbie the hostess who then morphs into Debbie an incredible waitress - nothing was too much trouble; our small dietary requirements were handled quietly and thoughtfully and her service was impeccable! Somehow she and Nigel have managed to create a warm friendly atmosphere without any loss of table privacy. Then what is there to say about Chef Nigel except subtle; brilliant and the creator and provider of a real Sunday treat. We've eaten at Tabbs for many years and this partnership really works. Whatever the menu we always want to return to try yet another delicious meal. Our warmest thanks Debbie and Nigel - no praise is too great! Keep going!!

Gorgeous little fine dining restaurant in Truro .. they have special on at the moment 2 courses for £30 or 3 for £36 … we don’t eat meat do they happily adapted our choices .. beautifully presented the lady that served us was fabulous nothing to much trouble .. really nice wine choice all really nice

Best dinner in Cornwall! We had such a wonderful evening. The whole experience made such an incredible evening to share with our friends. Thank you so much! Food was exquisite!! As a vegetarian it’s the best I’ve had for a long long time. My friends haven’t stopped talking about how good their food was. Really delicious wine list! We had the organic Prosecco. Thank you for having us!! We will be back.

This is undoubtedly the top restaurant in Truro. We have now visited many times, both in the evening and for Sunday roast. It is always top notch fine dining with super presentation, taste and texture, all at a very reasonable price for this very high standard of food. We came for the Sunday roast this time, with a delightful four courses that we enjoyed until late afternoon: Excellent and personal service at all times. Highly recommended.

Nigel Tabb is an amazing chef. His cooking exactly what we like but always with the element of surprise/excellence. It is a privilege to be able to eat at his restaurant. Service is always the best. The wine list compliments the food brilliantly. This is the best all round restaurant in Cornwall.

A wonderful evening for my husband and I. First time visit and we would definately visit again. The ambience provided a relaxed festive feel with experienced hospitality. The food was delicious, fresh, full of flavour and real quality. Personal favourite was the poached egg with duck tagliatelle, a flavour explosion, delicious!

Faultless from start to finish. A lovely warm welcome into a festive beautiful space. Our food was outstanding - hake for me and venison for my partner. The desserts were so beautifully done / nougat glacé for me and sticky toffee pudding for my partner. The service was warm and friendly. We will return as soon as we can!! A gem in Truro.

Great find! Delicious dinner, all homemade including chocolate sorbet. Flavours complemented each other. And good value

Outstanding meal. Superb range of textures and flavours, and unique combinations of quality ingredients. I started with bream and black pasta - beautifully fresh and flavoursome. Mains was a perfectly cooked duck breast fillet on a bed of creamy celeriac with a pot of cassoulet (nice texture, not mush!). Veg side was a real treat - courgette slices deep fried in an exceptionally light batter and served piping hot, and really tasty new potatoes with a paprika coating. For dessert the baked cheesecake had a creme brulee type caramel cover and was served with apple sorbet and an orange sauce - definitely never come across that combination before and it worked a treat. All in all best restaurant I've eaten at in Cornwall.

I found it difficult to recommend anywhere for a fine dining experience in West Cornwall until we visited Tabb’s on Thursday 14th September. Small menu (always a good sign) with just 5 or 6 starters, mains and desserts, I was excited by the menu representing local, seasonal produce. Faultless service, with a complimentary amuse bouche of mushroom soup with garlic oil and lovely homemade bread. The starters of bream on black pasta with artichoke cream was outstanding, whilst my other half really enjoyed a lightly spiced Thai soup. Beef short rib and duck main courses were cooked to perfection and had outstanding sides including pig cheeks with chick peas. Dessert of chocolate marquis with black treacle ice cream and salted caramel sauce was one if the best desserts we have ever had-so much so we licked the plates! Decent wine list at reasonable prices and complimentary iced tap water. This place is an absolute gem and we will be returning on a regular basis.

Nigel Tabb’s Sunday roasts are always special but this menu was particularly good. We only have beef as a rare treat, so, when we do have it, it has to be good. Today’s short rib dish was superb. The accompanying dishes on the menu made for an excellent leisurely lunch. Highly recommended.

I had heard many great things about Tabb's in the past, I can't believe it took me so long to visit. Very friendly welcome by Debbie and Sophie and the service didn't falter once, even down to my chilled glass of Pinot Grigio which was very reasonably priced. The food was amazing, the presentation and quality of ingredients was first class. The mushroom soup with fresh bread is a reason to visit by itself. To start I had the sea bream which was cooked to perfection, for main course I had the steak, cooked to the chef's suggestion and which cut like butter. Pudding was the chocolate marquise with black treacle ice cream, sounds as wonderful as it tasted. The cozy surroundings of the restaurant enhanced the evening and meeting Nigel at the end of the meal was a treat in itself. If you are staying in Truro, or even passing through, Tabb's is a place not to be missed. Thanks to all for a great evening.

This is a fantastic gem located in the outskirts of Truro centre. We had the most amazing food, starting with goats cheese which was truly delicious, followed by Hake, WOW WOW WOW! and then sticky toffee pudding which was so light and tasty I seriously wanted another portion but the waist was definitely telling me I was full BUT found a tiny bit of room for coffee and Nigel's homemade chocolates! What an absolute treat!! The atmosphere was relaxed, cosy and with such friendly service, I felt I was a VIP. Thank you to Debbie for her guidance with wines..very knowledgeable young lady and also to her team for such a memorable evening! We will be back!!

A little hidden gem. Really really good food, good service and we liked the little touches like the little tasters while waiting for our mains. Definitely a highlight of visiting Truro despite being very quiet in there.

Sometimes you just need a great meal out and this was just what we needed to lift us after a hard week. Nigel Tabb’s Sunday roasts are a fabulous four course treat. This time there was a glass of cava to start and coffee to end four perfect courses. The roast venison and accompanying seasonal vegetables was exceptional. The Cote du Rhône Village I chose to go with it was great. Service was a good as the food. There is nothing more annoying than to have great food let down by poor service. This never happens at Tabb’s.

Nigel Tabb put on one of his Sunday roast menus as an evening meal between Christmas and the New Year. It was a fabulous meal which was perfectly executed. I think I would have preferred the mulled wine on arrival rather than in place of coffee at the end of the four courses but this is being a bit picky. The Guinea fowl was the highlight for me but I love Guinea fowl and Nigel cooks it perfectly. This was a great idea. I hope it is repeated.

Excellent all round service. Many thanks. Could not have asked for more and will be sure to recommend you.

This is the second time we have visited Tabbs and it was as good as the first time. The food is excellent and so is the service. It’s fine dining at it’s best and the price is competitive. The chef excels in the culinary delights that is served. I had fish soup, followed by the Hake and then Sticky Toffee Pudding which was like eating fresh air. It was divine. I advise anyone who wishes to celebrate an event or even just because you can, to visit Tabbs. You won’t be disappointed.

The food at Tabb's was absolutely excellent. We certainly felt that the chef was trying to distinguish himself with flair and the service was outstanding in terms of culinary knowledge. It's very easy to get a parking spot - at least in the evenings - and that's a big advantage. It was a shame that the restaurant was so quiet, although perhaps it was the back end of the tourist season. Food of that quality should be attended by far more diners. Perhaps it's the interior, which I felt was rather drab, with decor that wasn't particularly well thought out. I felt that the menu selections were just a shade limiting too notwithstanding the fact that fine dining restaurants will typically have a small menu.

The last Sunday roast, which featured venison and Guinea fowl, was exceptional and just so right for early Autumn. I love chefs who use seasonal ingredients and Nigel Tabb does this so well. The last bottle of wine I fancied had been sold the night before, but the suggested alternative was excellent. Great food, service and atmosphere, what more could you want? This restaurant deserves the highest recommendation. Booking is absolutely essential to avoid disappointment.

Booked Tabbs months before our visit to make sure we got a spot. Very responsive on emails and organisation. Interior design nicer than online pics show, felt very smart and welcoming. Nigel's cooking was as bang on as other reviewers have said - ray wing...

A wonderful evening of fining ding in Truro. Food was presented well, and tasted fantastic. The starter of the deep fried egg was the star of the evening. Wine selection is varied and well thought out. Thank you Tabbs restaurant for making a special day...

We finally got to Tabb’s with some friends for a Sunday Roast. We had been talking up Nigel Tabb’s cooking and finally got our friends to join us. The food and service were both excellent and the four of us had a great time. The...

Went as a group of four for two big birthdays. The restaurant was busy despite it being a weekday, which is a testament to the food. Service is unobtrusive and fast. Menu choices are great, but the food really does speak for itself. I do...

We enjoyed our main courses and desserts, but the food was not good enough to make up for the dark and lacklustre dining room.

Tried before to book but never had a space. Got in today. Excellent food and the service was spot on. Very attentive. Can’t wait to go again.

Rather than write a review each time, I have bundled three meals together. I can honestly say the two Sunday lunches and the one evening meal were up to the normal very high standards we have come to expect from Nigel Tabb. Nigel is a...

We had a great meal here. Just enough choice on the menu and the dishes we had were perfectly executed. Friendly unstuffy service. Fair prices. Will definitely return when next in the area.

I haven’t kept a tally but we have had a large proportion of Valentine’s meals at Nigel Tabb’s over the years. This year was one of the best. Great fillet steak and John Dory mains after innovative starters. Nigel’s food just gets better and better....

First visit to Tabbs, lovely relaxed atmosphere, excellent service and the food was outstanding. Grey mullet starter, venison main and panna cotta dessert. Espresso white martini was a hit with the wife. Definitely looking to book again and try some more of the menu.

When we saw the festive menu we booked for two evenings so that we could try as many dishes as possible. We were not disappointed. It would take too much space and time to describe all the dishes. Suffice it to say that Nigel Tabb...

Visited Tabbs on 22 December to celebrate a special birthday. Although the restaurant was quiet the food was excellent. We had the fish starter which was so tasty and the fish fell away when I cut into it. The main was Venison with a venison...

Wow wow wow! What a ‘find’. An absolutely excellent meal in a lovely peaceful and homely restaurant. I have pondered hard to think how could our experience have been any better - and I honestly can’t think of any way it could be. In simple...

I first of all have to commend the service and the attention to maintaining strict protocols to prevent the spread of Covid - I don’t think they could do more. They are only taking bookings when I went. They time it so that everyone doesn’t...

Absolutely superb! Food was truly delicious and service was fab from our host. There was limited vegetarian choice, but the option on offer was fabulous. Don’t believe the 4 ££££s! Really reasonably priced, considering the place’s status on the Michelin guide. Would recommend to anyone...

So good to have Tabbs back open and to be treated to some superb food and great service. COVID issues have reduced the number of covers (so book early!) but it hasn’t affected the quality one iota. The mushroom and truffle oil starter with fresh bread was delicious, the hake and wing of ray were superb. The cheeseboard and Nigel’s homemade chocolates rounded the meal off beautifully. I’d you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out, if you have, you’ll be back.

The hidden gem of Truro! You have to make an effort to find it ( if you are not local) but it is well worth it.You get high-end dining at half the price you would normally pay at establishments producing such food. Flavours are strong, service excellent, dishes are always interesting.Don’t miss it!

The first Friday we went after Tabb’s reopened was so good that we booked for the next Friday. We had mains of ray wing and venison which are both brilliant. Starters and desserts are equally excellent. Service is exemplary and so safe considering the current COVID-19 restrictions. Recommend most highly. Booking is absolutely essential.

So on Tuesday evening i visited Tabbs restaurant, ive been before so had high expectations, but Nigel surpassed himself. The meal from start to finish was delicious, beautifully presented - a total delight. My taste buds just kept coming back for more. Nigel that sundried tomato soup has turned me into an addict - more please! The fish, the meat, the vegetables, each mouthful was better than the previous one! I enjoyed my meal so much i was unable to do justice to Nigels desserts, however i felt it would be rude to not sample his homemade treacle ice cream with salted caramel scrumptiousness!! My noble effort was rewarded by heaven on a plate.Nigel thank you. Debbie you are amazing- thoughtful, efficient, always one step ahead of your customers needs. Well done you. Still in recovery from knee surgery, you still managed the same fabulous service. You guys make a formidable team! Now when can i book in again??

A warm delightful atmosphere with food to dream about and a charming hostess to guide us through the delicious menu. Recommend highly.

Tabb’s is easily the top restaurant in Truro. Presentation, taste and texture are all top notch, giving you a fine dining experience at far less cost than many places. We need to come here more often!

Due to Covid 19 I booked this restaurant at least a month or so in advance of our trip to Cornwall.As usual I spent time looking for good places to eat while we were going to be away. I had booked a lovely cottage in Fowey, which meant that we really needed to travel for some good eats.Nigel - chef/owner was very good at communicating, even sending a confirmation email & Covid guidelines reminder on the day of reservation.The restaurant is set away from the hustle & bustle of Truro city, on street parking was easy just a short walk away.Due to the new restrictions, the covers for the restaurant have obviously been reduced, this sadly means that there was little ambiance now, due to the seating was well spaced. This was done to provide staff and guests safe distancing, so to be expected.However we received a warm greeting on arrival, we were seated at our table and perused the menu & wine list. The menu was reasonably extensive considering that Nigel cooks alone, and actually provides a great choice of tasty & beautifully presented dishes for a one man team along with Debbie his wife, a very friendly, pleasant & well informed lady front of house.We both thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the wine was great too, loved the extra little touches.Many thanks for a very enjoyable evening definitely worth the drive!

You can eat really badly in Cornwall and you need to search out the Gems. Tabbs is really very good indeed. A warm welcome, exciting menu great sourcing of fresh fish and meat and a skilled practitioner at the stoves.Innovative combinations on the plate. A Ray dish was outstanding and don't forget the puddings. Interesting wine list.Tabb's standards are a beacon in a culinary landscape that can often disappoint.

Fab little restaurant. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and waitress was lovely and very helpful when our 2 year old fell off her chair. All appropriate social distancing measures were taken this made us feel at ease. I would recommend booking in advance as availability is limited.

Intimate restaurant with a nice ambiance. Food was nice and presented well but taste wasn’t stand out. Had the steak which was a small portion and wanted this rare but seemed more medium. A pleasant evening however overall.

I would not normally write a second review so close to the last one but I had a brilliant dinner for my 70th birthday worked out between Nigel Tabb and my wife. It was a great surprise and a great way to celebrate in difficult circumstances. The food was exceptional, the service wonderfully attentive without being overbearing but what else would you expect! Thank you all.

Having moved to Cornwall 8 years ago, and only just getting to Tabb's is a mistake. Having rectified the mistake and visited last night I now realise how big this mistake was, but I won't be making it again. The COVID-19 based precautions that are being taken are sensible and should give confidence to all planning a visit, an email before we arrived, telling us what we can expect and what we should do was a great touch.The welcome itself was lovely and warm and at no point were we rushed or made to feel anything but welcome. Excellent!The food, well, it was excellent. The pre-starter soup shot was amazing, the scallops to start were cooked perfectly and served on a delicious slice of local drakes pudding, the duck breast was full of flavour and cooked perfectly with a delicious beetroot stir-fry, the accompanying veg great, the cheesecake dessert was so light and delicious and the wine selection was very good.We were extremely full, content and happy after a really clever and well executed meal and enjoyable experience.I have found my new favourite restaurant, and will not be waiting anywhere near the 8 years it took me to book up before returning. Thank you Nigel and Debbie.

We had a family celebratory meal which we thoroughly enjoyed.. Very imaginitive menu. We all agreed there is nowhere in the area that comes close to Tabb's for quality of food.

I had looked at the menu on line unfortunately when we arrived and looked at the menu all the starters were the same except 1 had been changed which was the one I wanted. I asked if it was possible to have a goat cheese salad as there wasnt anything else there to my liking. I was told a they could a goats cheese salad which was great but then was told , did I not want the soup but unfortunately it had blue cheese in it which I dont like I asked if I could have a minute to think she came back and suggested goats cheese beetroot and mushrooms stew which again was not to my liking I wasnt trying to be difficult but she clearly wasn’t happy as her food suggestions didn’t work for me as I don’t like mushrooms when she walked back to take our order she said are you staying!!! Wow she needs some customer service skills! Part of working in a restaurant is that from time to time there will be a few fussy customers and how you deal with the person and the situation is key to your success. Service is very important.Add insult to injury she said gave us some sort of mushroom soup palette cleanser and said directly to me will you like that to which i replied YES she replied I wasn’t trying to insult u. Just saying that is an insult. The food was nice not suited to me tho.

The first mouthful reminds you why you love Nigel Tabb’s cooking. After months of no restaurants, we really needed this. My John Dory starter and my wife’s soup were both excellent. We then had the duck to follow. The wines by the glass meant that I could choose something to complement each course. The service was excellent as always and, in keeping with the times, the COVID-19 precautions were all in place. We felt perfectly safe without the measures intruding on our enjoyment on the meal. Booking is absolutely essential.

Had a 3 course amazing meal for our honeymoon treat. OMG... wow.... I had the duck to start it was out of this world. MR had beef for main and I had Hake.... followed by a yummy fondant.... lovely bottle of red.... wonderful service by the most friendly people you could ever meet... 5 star definitely. We will be back!!

Just had a lovely 2 courses of delicious food at Tabb’s. The mushroom soup served before the starter was a lovely touch. We had the chowder and pilaff starters and both had the hake main (never had deep fried cauliflower before) all served with an excellent house recommended Pinot. The speed of service was just right for us. Loved it and we will definitely come back again when we return to Cornwall in Feb 2021.

Having been meaning to try Tabb’s for ages we eventually got around to going, but despite the rating on here it was very poor. Two things were wrong, the service and the food. The waitress looked and behaved as if she didn’t want to be there and certainly didn’t make us feel welcome. It was all very rushed and from the moment we got in we felt we were being harried to finish and get out, which was strange as there was only one other table occupied in the whole place. Although the individual elements of the dishes were well cooked, the combinations on the plate were just odd, like the chef was trying to be too clever and it just didn’t work.At over 100 pounds for 2 courses and wine, it wasn’t cheap, maybe we got a bad night but we won’t be going back

We have had an evening meal and a Sunday roast in the last month or so. It both cases the food was excellent as was the service. The dinner was an intimate affair for just the two of us and the Sunday lunch was for a group of four. In both cases the atmosphere matched the occasion. The evening meal was as usual for the restaurant but the Sunday lunch only happens approximately twice a month. It is very special and well worth looking out for. Whatever you choose you can be sure of a great experience. Booking is essential.

A mid evening arrival in Truro and a walk down from the Station to our hotel and we stumbled across this unassuming restaurant and looked at the menu and decided to give it a go. what with being tired after a long journey. What an unexpected delight this turned out to be. The restaurant from the outside is almost un-noticeable. Inside it's not too large. The welcome was sincere as we hadn't booked. The menu was well crafted. I had the Red Gurnard which was superb. There was a great choice of starter, and a wonderful tempting list of deserts both of which I resisted. We were a small teacup of mushroom and garlic soup with our bread which served well as an appetiser rather than a starter. A decent wine list to tempt and tease every diner and the table was refreshed with tap water as required without asking. The service was unobtrusive, If there was music, I never noticed it, and all in all a memorable mean on a mid winters evening after a long journey. Highly recommended by myself and my friends, and Tabb's will be re-visited again when we come back to Cornwall again.

Visited here for my birthday meal whilst spending the weekend in Truro. Absolute amazing food and great friendly professional service. Would highly recommend and looking forward to visiting again

We visited on a lunchtime for a big birthday celebration so there were 12 of us. They even opened on a Monday for us. Nigel Tabb is a very talented chef and the food was superb; the set menu is such good value. Debbie; front of house, was very efficient and discreet with it. They are such a good team, a winning combination. We are so lucky to have a top class restaurant like this in Truro, not a burger in sight! They deserve to do well. We were all impressed.

If you are looking for delicious fine dining at reasonable prices, with a diverse and interesting menu, go to Tabbs.We went here after the Festival of Lights Parade on a cold and windy night. It was our first visit but we will definitely be back. From the warm welcome to the delicious food, it was a truly delightful find. I was going to eat from the set menu (at a very reasonable £25 for 3 courses, with good choices on offer) but was tempted instead by the fish chowder with lemongrass and ginger as a starter. Absolutely delicious with subtle but distinct 'Thai' flavours and just what was needed to warm me up. Both my husband and I had the beef fillet with accompanying 'pan' of shin of beef casserole. The beef was delicious, tender and tasty and to be highly recommended. It was onwards and upwards and after 2 fabulous courses, we felt we had to make sure the desserts lived up to the same standard - and they did. The cardamom ice-cream was a revelation which they were happy to substitute for the banana sorbet with the very rich and decadent chocolate dessert. Thank you Tabbs for welcoming us on a rather quiet night, we are so glad we found you.

....better than all the rest. Nigel Tabb's restaurant is still the top fine dining experience to be had in West Cornwall. For those who know their wines, it has one of the best , well balanced and value for money wine lists around. Service is impeccable and supports the intimate atmosphere that has been created in this former pub just a relatively short walk from the centre of Truro. For a special celebration or one of Nigel’s occasional Sunday roasts (check the website) it is well worth seeking out. Booking is essential.

OK, hands up; I’ll admit it. Mrs Reviewer and I do like really good food. And that is exactly what Tabbs gave us on our visit.

We treated ourselves to Nigel Tabb's fabulous food, and were not disappointed. We had the set menu, superb value at £27.50 for 3 courses, and each course was a visual and edible treat. Very highly recommended

Four of us just had one of Nigel Tabb’s Sunday roast specials and it was brilliant. Nigel takes great pride in his cooking and Debbie is so correct in her service without being the least bit stuffy as you can find in other top restaurants. The combination is a perfect and incredibly relaxed lunch. Nigel came out at the end of service and it was great to talk to the chef. If you have not tried one of Nigel’s Sunday specials, I understand that there are still some spaces left for the two dates in August. Check the website for details.

Had a great dinner at this intimate restaurant - food was excellent quality and we really wanted to give 5 stars, but our overall experience was a bit less than that purely because the front of house, though very efficient, was rather brusque! We weren’t asked to try our wine - it was just sloshed into our glasses...... But our food was well worth a visit and we shall go back!

The restaurant is nicely situated on the outskirts of the old town of Truro. It was not busy when we went but the atmosphere was pleasant and the service helpful.

Nigel Tabb is the best chef in town and further afield for that matter. His menus are well crafted and brilliantly balanced. You will get excellent food cooked with passion and care. The same passion and care will be seen in the service you receive. The wine list is exceptional value for money with a selection of sensational offerings by the glass and by the bottle. This is a special dining experience not to be missed. Booking is essential.

Tabbs in Truro Nice athmosphere. Limited menu options. Small portions. No child menu. Very quiet (not busy) desserts a bit disappointing. Overall not much to write home about. good service.

Went to Tabbs for our ruby wedding dinner, there were 13 of us , the food was amazing , the service was fantastic , we were so well looked after , nothing was too much trouble for them from start to finish , I recommend this restaurant to you all , the choice of food is so good and the flavours that are all put together has to be tried , all done by Nigel and front of house Debbie ,

We are a group of something like 20 ladies who take a visit about every three months or so to a very special eating establishment, and take it in turns to make the choice.

Having had a superb meal on my first visit in February, I chose Tabbs for the April outing of my village Ladies Dining Club. The nineteen members of our group who had a meal there last night were unanimous in their praise of the delicious food we were served and of the very attentive and discreet service we received. A resounding culinary success! I can't wait to go back!

Booked this restaurant previously for a birthday celebration but had to cancel. Mr Tabb was very understanding. Rebooked for this evening and had a lovely meal with attentive waitress and delicious food. Very glad I rebooked, it was worth the wait.

This was my first visit to Tabbs and I had the most enjoyable culinary experience so much so that I have chosen the restaurant for the April outing of my village Dining Club. This has become one of my favourite fine dining venues. I felt very welcome as a solo diner.

had a great time in the restaurant wonderful food well presented and excellent cooking with polite and understated service well worth every penny it cost there was nothing to fault very highly recommended

A complete good dining experience. Really good food pleasant atmosphere and a very personal touch of service and perfect presentation.

Not been here in 7 years. Excellent food.added treats at no extra charge. Superb starter and main. Perfect. This guy really knows how to cook and present locally sourced fish. Wine selection good too and not overly pricey. Thoroughly enjoyed the friendly efficient service. We will definitely go again. And again ! Thank You

A thoroughly enjoyable experience, good food in pleasant surroundings with excellent service. Difficult to as for much more. The soup as a pre-starter was a nice touch - small but vert tasty. Nice combinations of fresh local produce in a limited but well thought out menu. Deservedly popular, so booking essential at weekends even in winter.

Nigel Tabb is a top chef who uses the best of local ingredients to produce excellent fine dining experiences. This review follows a dinner before Christmas and a Sunday lunch in January. Both meals were brilliant although quite different. The dinner was an intimate meal for two while the lunch was with friends. In each case the service matched the situation and enabled us to enjoy the food and occasion. There is also an excellent wine list and a good selection of wines by the glasses to suit all tastes.

A well decorated restaurant with a nice cosy, comfortable feel. The waitress was great. Made us feel welcome and service was excellent. The food was fantastic and we will return. Thank you to the staff and the owners.

We had the restaurant to ourselves [party of 4]; first visit even though it's on our doorstep. Welcoming reception, shown to the small lounge whilst waiting for our friends, offered drinks. Perfect service throughout the evening. Comfortable dining areas with tables not too closely spaced. I'm always suspicious when the menu contains so many choices - how they all be done well. Here, we had a choice of 4 Mains - one beef, two fish and a vegetarian option. The 4 of us tried 3. All stunning. Fabulous flavours, presentation and portion - just right. A very comprehensive wine list that couldn't fail to please even the most discerning palette. We will definitely be back!

I have to apologise! I had written a detailed review the night after we ate at Tabbs but it mustn’t have uploaded...

So pleased Nigel was able to accommodate our party of 7 at short notice, we all had fillet steak which was cooked to perfection as asked for individually, desserts were sublime all served professionally by Debbie.

My husband and I were staying in Truro for the weekend and wanted a really nice place to eat on Saturday evening. I looked at the tripadvisor reviews for Tabbs and booked online. I received a very pleasant confirmation email very shortly afterwards.

A real gem. Exquisite food beautifully arranged. Mushroom starters, followed by game soup, belly of pork with new potatoes and roasted sea salt courgettes to die for! Finished with sticky toffee pudding with hand-made ice-cream, washed down with a blended Shiraz and pot of peppermint tea. A good, clean, aesthetically-pleasing establishment and polite, attentive staff. They have earnt everyone of the five stars, would definitely recommend.

Once again a five star meal and service. Best restaurant for miles around. Highly recommended if you are looking for something very special.

My husband and I went to Tabb’s last Saturday, we have had a very busy time lately and deserved a treat, what a treat it was!

Some restaurants have a brigade of chefs and others have the chef/owner doing everything in the kitchen. Both can be excellent but Tabb’s is a one chef business that beats many of the larger establishments. Nigel Tabb produces flavour and texture combinations that are as good as anyone’s and better than most. His current teaming of scallops with chicken thighs is brilliant. The menu is not the most extensive but every dish is well thought out and wonderfully executed. There is a wine list that has a choice for all diners with a good selection by the glass. The prices are most reasonable for the quality of wines on offer. Service is top notch and as formal or friendly as the customer wants. Booking is essential.

A little gem of a restaurant. First impressions are that Tabbs is unassuming and shy - but then meet the wonderful couple running the restaurant, taste the food and listen to the music and you soon realise that you have found an idyll!

Birthday celebration for a friend with approximately 25 guests.menu was fine dining with chosen wines to complement the dishes,totally awesome experience with the food coming out on time,relaxed atmosphere

We visited Tabbs restaurant last night after reading reviews and a recommendation we were not disappointed.. On arrival we were greeted and seated straight away by a friendly hostess. We were offered a set menu as well as an a la carte menu to choose from, and all of which sounded lovely. For starters we had the black pasta, smoked duck and deep fried egg with truffle oil! OMG it smelt gorgeous and tasted amazing! I don't think I have eaten something so slow in my life as I did not want it to end. For mains we had the seared beef fillet and braised shin with a peppercorn horseradish cream, paprika potato's and deep fried courgette with what looked like a light tempura coating on which were amazing. The beef fillet and shin was extremely tender and full of flavour and the horseradish and peppercorn sauce was divine, needless to say I also savoured every mouthful. For desert my wife had the sticky toffee pudding and I had the chocolate fondant and black treacle ice cream, both were amazing. I cannot recommend Tabbs highly enough, and I my eye it is the best restaurant in the area and should be listed as number 1 in Truro. We were that impressed we booked for another evening before we left the restaurant and we can't wait to return. This was a fine dinning experience and great value for money.

We thoroughly enjoyed my birthday dinner at Tabbs. The food was excellent, the interior design well thought out, the service was very good. Pleased to see Tabs is on the Michelin list - well deserved. A Mitchelin star coming?

Tabb's is very pretty on the inside, with pastel colours, and an elegant menu. The dark chocolate sorbet that we had was very authentic, I had never tried something with just that taste. I recommend it for special occasions, the duck is so good.

Have promised ourselves a visit for years and finally got round to it tonight, and I have to say we are all really pleased we did. We will definitely be back. The uninviting back street location belies a wonderfully warm and inviting ambience as you enter. Only one other couple to begin with but the place gently filled as the evening progressed. Fine dining is the genre and everyone really enjoyed their various starters and mains. The desserts, though beautifully presented were OK. Not a wine buff, I chose the Argentinian Malbec, and all agreed it was a great choice. Tabbs thoroughly lived up to the very high reputation it has earned on TA.

A group of 8/9 of us meet up every year and this year it was Truro. This year there were 8 of us and we selected from the set menu. I had the chicken followed by the duck. Others had the hake. The “amuse bouche” was a mushroom soup, which should have been a menu option! The deserts options were very interesting and many chose the panacotta or raspberry/choc marquise. All remarked that it was a super meal. We were really impressed by the great service and value for money. What a gem!

Visited 10 years ago on recommendation of a friend. Returned this evening for an anniversary meal as we were visiting the area. Staff were exceptionally helpful in adapting each dish for a dairy and gluten free diner. Each course was full of flavour and a real delight. Initially courses were being turned around rather quickly for the relaxed evening we wanted, but as soon as we mentioned this the pace settled nicely. Service was very friendly. Looking forward to our next visit!

We 'dropped in' for a special lunch during Christmas Shopping years ago and always promised ourselves a return visit. We knew it would be something special for our anniversary and were not disappointed. Good welcome, good menu, great service, great cooking.

This was an evening out for dinner and chat with friends. The menu was quite limited which is usually a good sign. This was no exception; the food was excellent, sensible portions and sensible prices. Between us we had Confit Duck and Hake. Everyone enjoyed the meal. Sweets were equally well received. A good wine list with acceptable prices and friendly service.

There was a limited choice of vegetables and some of the menu was unavailable. The service was god but it was very cramped and limited area to sit before eating.