The Bean Inn Vegetarian Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Wonderful little place, we visited when on holiday in carbis bay. lovely staff and stunning food - fresh tasty ingredients - we loved our vegan food - best meal we have had all week, we can’t wait to return 👌🥰😉☺️

Excellent vegan main course. Fresh ingredients and both our dishes were top notc. Friendly service. Would definitely recommend.

After many a drive past over the years on family breaks my husband booked supper at The Bean Inn when we had a week's holiday.We pre-ordered our choices as advised with excellent communication from the restaurant. We received a warm welcome on arrival and shown to our table - tables well-spaced and hosts wearing masks. Drinks menus were brought to our table and a jug of water offered.Wonderful choices of food at each course. My husband (not veggie) had the soup - wonderfully warming and tasty and I had the mushroom pate, served with pickles and sour dough.For mains we had the mushroom bourguignon and potato cakes with dahl. Both fabulous. We finished with the choc/orange mud pie with cream, light and indulgent, a great way to finish off our meal.We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to The Bean Inn, great, attentive service, great food and great ambiance. Highly recommend. We will revisit next time we are Cornwall way.

Went on a Wednesday night and had a great experience. Food was very tasty, generous portions and very well presented. The service was just so down to earth and friendly. Would highly recommend.

Visited with my wife (who is a vegetarian, I am not) and had the most amazing meal.. we both chose the Mushroom and Pecan Pate to start which was delicious and beautifully balanced. I then had the Potato Cakes with Spicy Tarka Dahl and Pea Curry which was delicious and one of the best things I have ever eaten. We both finished with the brilliant cheese board and enjoyed the Wild Thing organic wine. I say this as a non vegetarian - this was a fabulous meal supported by great service and a lovely atmosphere and I would have no hesitation recommending for vegetarians and non vegetarians alike - essentially if you like well cooked and tasty food that is prepared with love and served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere this is the place for you. We will be returning to the area next year for holiday and this will be a ‘must do’. Thanks to everyone at the Bean Inn for such a great night.

Lovely to find a restaurant that is vegetarian/vegan Fabulous meal, good selection to choose from and excellent, friendly service. Highly recommend eating here. Book early, it is popular.

Really lovely restaurant, really enjoyed the food, the waitresses were really pleasant! An overall enjoyable evening! The only thing that would enhance the experience is if they played a bit background music for ambience, as it can feel very quiet whilst your waiting to eat.

Very excited to be visiting this restaurant with being vegetarian. The mushroom pate starter was delicious, the pesto pine nut spaghetti did lack a little seasoning and I would have liked to be offered black pepper, that is my only criticism. Dessert was so tasty, the mud pie. Whilst the food was amazing, our waiter was what made the experience for me. I was a little hot and flustered when arriving, he was just such a lovely person and so attentive, he really made the experience for me, sadly I didnt get his name.

My husband and I ate here tonight. Booked a few months ago, chose our menu a few days ago and not one bit disappointed from start to finish.Freshly cooked food, superb flavours for all our choices. Ordered 3 courses, excellent portions I actually couldn't finish mine. Top friendly service from the waiter, he was a gem, excellent chef behind the scenes. Amazing value for money, would highly recommended. Wonderful to find a restaurant with fantastic choice for vegetarians and especially for vegans.

We just had a wonderful meal at The Bean Inn. We booked an outdoor table which has a lovely view of the bay in the background, we were served by the wonderful Harvey who was very welcoming, attentive and personable. The food was delicious and good value for money. A most enjoyable evening, thank you.

We had a special meal at the Bean Inn. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed into the restaurant and loved the homely feel of the place. When the food came out we were very impressed by the bold flavours and good spicing on the main courses. The presentation of the food was funky, and the chocolate mud pie was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in our party, even the non-vegans! The highlight of our evening was the care from our waiter, Harvey, to ensure we had a night to remember. The The Bean Inn is a must visit for everyone in St Ives, and we loved to see this restaurant thriving. We'll be back!

Amazing little restaurant- delicious food and fantastic service! So good to find this quality restaurant during our holiday and serving the vegans without complaint! Thanks Bean Inn!

What a service at the Bean Inn!1. Polite, prompt replies to emails and organised-perfect temperature when collecting food. 2. We loved the mushroom pecan pate and crumble with silky smooth custard.3. Lovely to have a range of dishes Asian, French etcNo negatives and most importantly delicious. Thank you Bean Inn best takeaway we had in ages.

So, so good! Imaginative menu, beautiful fresh ingredients. Lovely dining room with very friendly efficient service.

Great service and great food - staff are very friendly and our meal was delicious. I would definitely come back again, especially for the fruit crumble!

Everything was delicious but especially the truffle mashed potato. Lots of options which is a treat for vegetarians. We would definitely visit again.

A group of 8 + 2 infants, we were looked after so well last night by the Bean Inn. We really appreciate their help with all the arrangements. The food was amazing and appreciated by all. So tasty and beautifully presented. Between us we had most of the items on the menu and everyone enjoyed their meals

We visited whilst on holiday. You will need to email them to book in advance to ensure you are not disappointed! Then 24 hours before you need to give them a deposit and your order via the phone or email. So many no shows for bookings that small, family run businesses lose a fortune if you don’t! Ensure to preorder all 3 courses. Service was really friendly. They have a good selection of local spirits and wine. We can recommend the Potato cakes and tagine and sharing salad bowl. The best bit was the vegan chocolate cheesecake with orange sauce- so delicious!! If you can’t get a table consider ordering a meal kit- this is really good vegetarian food, cooked with care and thought. You don’t have to be a veggie or vegan to appreciate it. A family on another table had driven for an hour (one way!) the food was so good!

Very difficult finding a good vegetarian option in restaurants in St Ives so to find a vegetarian restaurant was a welcome treat. Buddha Bowl is extremely tasty. Only a few tables so book well in advance.

We have eaten at the Bean Inn a number of times as a couple but this time we ate there as a family of five adults. The service was exemplary and the food tasty. The place is quite cosy but there seemed to be a limit to the numbers that they were allowing in at any one time. My starter of a vegetable pate was delicious and felt really meaty. Even our vegan son was able to fill up with tasty fresh food.

Wonderful people serving amazing food. Cannot recommend highly enough. The service was incredible, the staff could not have cared more. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. The atmosphere was lovely, with exquisite background music.

Great friendly service and tasty vegan food (vegetarian also available).As a vegan, we wanted at least one upmarket tasty dining experience during our visit to the St Ives area, I google searched, and this came up! The online and telephone reservation and pre-booking experience was 5Star , personal and friendly!On the night we felt really welcomed and made to feel really special. The food was tasty, the portions were perfect. With drinks you can easily spend at least £30 per person min.Thanks for a lovely dining experience.

A true Cornish gem Attention to detail is outstanding food service yet such a relaxed atmosphere An absolute must for every visit to st ives

We both thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Bean Inn for dinner yesterday evening. The food was superb and our waiter might be the nicest person I’ve ever met. He also made me a couple of delicious Bloody Marys, which I was thrilled to see on the menu.

So glad that we were able to get a table here. I had to email to ask about allergies and replies were prompt and could feel the personal warmth in the email. Food looked amazing and was really delicious - so good that we bought the cook book!!!!Highly recommend even if you are not vegetarian or vegan

This restaurant is a credit to the owners and creators of some culinary perfection.Firstly my Wife and I are not vegetarian but if we could only dine from this menu every day we would be more than satisfied.The combination of taste, texture, variety of ingredients and imagination create some quite extraordinary dishes.We started with a sharing Buddha Bowl which was a pure joy, a subtle explosion of tasting heaven.I followed with the Vegetable & Mushroom Bourguignon with Truffled Mashed Potato, my Wife had the Moroccan Vegetable & Chickpea Casserole, we sampled each other’s dishes and we could not choose a favorite, they were both sublime.Dessert choices were for my wife the Seasonal Fresh Fruit Crumble, I opted for the Cornish Cheese Board with the addition of the Mushroom, Pecan & Shallot Pate, by now I believe I have run out of suitable adjectives. Our home kitchen challenge is to try and recreate some of these wonderful taste experiences until we are able to return to this restaurant next Summer. If visiting the area, book in advance, this restaurant is very popular and rightly so.

One of the best meals out in a long time. Lovely veggie dishes with a wonderful balance of flavours, textures and colours. This is not a restaurant to be missed if you are in the area, particularly if you are vegetarian or vegan.

Well, glorious,Divine breakfast choices, plus a pornstar or Espresso Martini. Chocolate Brownies to die for! X

After a week of eating in Carbis Bay struggling to find dinners offering much more than the standard side dish of chips, it was a relief to find a vegetarian restaurant.You can tell the staff in this restaurant have passion for their work. The food was so fresh and tasty and the staff welcoming. Need I say more. Book ahead as this is, not surprisingly, a popular restaurant. Whether you are a veggie or not, you'll love this place.

We were on holiday in St Ives and decided to eat in and get a takeaway. I'm vegan and choices in most restaurants are limited here to vegetables and no protein, but WOW, the bean Inn did not disappoint. We opted for the cauliflower curry and dahl- bags of flavour, not only and not too spicy, and mushrooms bourguignon, rich but healthy and clean. This is a must visit, the owners are lovely and we will try to squeeze another visit before we leave!

We had a Restaurant Meal Kit last night from The Bean Inn. The communication from staff and ease of collection was excellent. The food was simply amazing, I highly recommend, ditch your usual takeaway and have something that is a real treat.

I had a voucher from last year that they were happy for us to still use . I’m gluten free ! They provided us with a diner for one night and a takeaway for the the next night . I can’t say just how much we liked the food fresh and tasty, a great way to spend two nights in our motorhome in storm Alex .

Yummy veggie food! We had a takeaway from The Bean Inn and it was excellent. Service was really good, we ordered in the morning and collected in the evening the same day - very accommodating! We had the Spicy Tarka Dahl and Moroccan Casserole - both delicious and tasty! We would’ve gone back again if we had time.

We enjoyed the most delicious vegan Indian meal kit from the Bean Inn this week. So easy to prepare and the flavours were incredible. A great option. Would thoroughly recommend!

We picked up a take away from here when our hotel restaurant was fully booked. They were efficient and also nice to deal with but, more importantly, the food was delicious.. We had a feast in our hotel room! We chose all the main dishes on the menu - all full of flavour, including a curry that wasn't swimming in oil which makes a nice change.. Even the bottle of wine they supplied was drinkable. Definitely recommended.

We picked up a fantastic takeaway this evening. The order was very easy to complete, the pick up time very punctual and the food amazing! We enjoyed our 3 courses on the local beach and had a wonderful evening thanks to The Bean Inn💚

During these uncertain times we have struggled to find an establishment that offers Restuarant quality service whilst maintaining safe COVID guidelines effectively. The Bean Inn not only delivered on this, but the personal touch wasn’t lost. We have visited before and as a vegan it’s a real treat to have free reign over a menu. My family are not vegan, but were equally indulged with the food offered, in particular the Chocolate & Orange Mud Pie with the utterly scrumptious orange and ginger sauce! We will be returning and recommend to all.

Nicest meal of the weekend, 30 minute walk along the coastal path from our hotel and was very worth it! The staff were lovely and very accommodating and even had a very friendly cat who came to sit with us. Very much recommend anyone visiting st ives to try it out!My partner who is vegan had the spicy Tarka dahl and I had the Moroccan chickpea casserole and both were amazing!

We're on holiday in Cornwall and we are always looking for good vegan food. My wife found The Bean Inn on line and the menu looked really good. I can highly recommend the Morroccan casserole was amazing and the Buddha bowl was great. Totally worth a visit.

Delicious freshly made food.We had the Tarka Dahl and Mushroom Bourguignon and can't wait to go back and try out some of the other interesting offerings on the menu.The current take away system (enforced by COVID19) is well thought out and very efficient. Top notch friendly service.

I was looking forward to going to a wholly veggie restaurant. Decor terrible. Just a white box with bleak lighting. Awful “art “ on the walls. We are vegetarians but that doesn’t mean we eat dull food, we did here.Go to Porthminster Cafe spend 10% more and get a better evening. So sad to have write this.

I would not have thought vegetarian dishes could be so good, full of flavours. Food was very fresh and carefully presented. Nothing overpriced here, save the crazy acorn artwork. Restuarant was a home once, we appeared to be eating in the parlour. The toilet required some contortion skills.

We were visiting St Ives, we have just gone Vegan, we were looking for a great Vegan eatery, looked on line, website said open, called but got answer message, said we are took there only to find it closed very disappointed, especially as it was our anniversary.. poor.. not happy.

This was not an ordinary vegetarian restaurant. It was so well season and crafted that one could tell it was made with care. I was by myself and I was seated in a very nice table with a view of the sea.

My daughter was keen to go here as she has found most of the pubs around Carbis Bay do not offer much choice for vegetarians. The restaurant had a very relaxed vibe and the room we sat in was cosy with lots of artwork on the walls depicting local places. Although you only get a choice of four mains they all sounded delicious. I choose mezes platter which was interesting and had a good selection of different food items. It was delicious. I had fruit compot for dessert. Also tasty. Our waitress was very personable and made sure we had everything we needed. I would highly recommend dining here if you are vegetarian or vegan or if you want to try something different.

In July 2018 The Times listed the Bean Inn in a list of what they reckoned to be the top twenty Vegetarian restaurants in the country. I am Vegetarian and ate there in May 2019 and the choice of meals and the meal I chose were really good. The three people with me who are not Vegetarians also really enjoyed their meals and I think we all chose something different from the menu. The meals were all freshly made, arrived at the same time and were just right. I live in London but would love to eat there again when in the area.

Mains not really fine-dining, but excellent food like you'd cook at home (if you had time). Dessert (we both had the mud pie) heading towards fine-dining - delicious and not something I'd try at home (my definition of fine-dining!). Very friendly staff, good ambiance although, for us, music a bit loud and not to our taste.

We live locally and we were treated to a meal by our daughter and her partner. The welcome from the lovely waitresses made you feel at ease and relaxed. The food was amazing and I can’t wait to go back and sample more on the menu!

We (3) all had excellent meals cooked freshly and hot. Great menu and kind staff. Menu mouth watering. Such a treat to be able to choose from the entire menu. Value for money although it was my Daughters treat.

So lovely to find a restaurant that caters for so many dietary requirements whilst offering a great choice on the menu! The food was full of flavour, beautifully presented and the staff very friendly. I just wish we lived closer and I would be able to return as often as I liked.

Tripadvisor have suggested I review this place again. I have absolutely no problem in recommending The Bean Inn. If you want an amazing Vegetarian Experience whether you are or not. Worth every penny.!!

We loved the food at the Bean Inn! The dishes are interesting and made with fresh, local ingredients. The chef is very creative and there was a perfect balance of flavours, especially with the potato cakes! There aren’t a lot of options and prices are on the expensive side, but you can tell a lot of thought goes into the menu. The atmosphere very is nice and arty. Booking essential!

We walked for an hour to find this gem, and what a find! Beautiful setting, homely and arty but not pretentious. The staff were lovely and kind. Our food, one of each of the mains was beautiful, such rich flavours and so pure and delicious. Thank you to all who made it lovely! A must visit for all veggies and vegans and anyone who enjoys good food!

This is a 3 “star” review because of our disappointing starter & cheese board last week. We both chose the tomato tart starter (which is not on the menu this week) which was described as a celebration of different tomatoes. It was an hors d'oeuvre/bite-size case with an almost stew-like tomato filling which could easily be used as the base for other sauces or dishes; I didn’t feel that it lived up to the menu description at all. Our mains were the stuffed potato cakes & the Moroccan vegetable & chickpea chermoula casserole. I loved the flavours of all aspects of the potato cakes dish. The casserole was similarly tasty but it was a small portion as the main component of the main dish (& for the price). All the accompaniments were tasty, fresh & well seasoned. We are not generally dessert orderers however the couple next to us loved theirs. Our cheese board was OK but not special; the yarg & cheddar were wholesome but the blue was very disappointing and not Gorgonzola-ish as described - it had very few veins & very little flavour. It was good to be able to order locally produced alcohol; I had a cider from the vineyard we had visited earlier in the day. The service was good throughout and the ambience is lovely - informal but intimate. I have been a vegetarian for 35 years so I am always excited to have a decent menu to choose from but here, although there were tasty highlights, I didn’t feel that overall the quality & portion size merited any more than 3 “stars”.

The Bean Inn is in a slightly quirky setting which we couldn’t find to start with but all four of us really enjoyed our meals. The menu had a choice of 4 starters and 4 mains, all but one (a tart) was happily gluten free. They cater very well for vegans, including vegan ice creams and a cheeseboard too. Lots of puddings which we were too full to sample but we did enjoy gin cocktails. The food was really tasty and felt like thoughtful, well considered food. Everything was nicely presented and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely go back!

We're not vegetarians but had heard good things about this place and we had a lovely dinner there. Firstly, staff were lovely - so helpful and friendly. We had salad to start with, which is one of the best salads I've had in a long time. Then had the potato cakes for main course, which were superb. Cornish cheese for dessert rounded off an excellent meal. Nice wine and coffee too. Parking can be a little tricky in the area so allocate a bit of time before your meal if you're in a car. Will return

We came here the evening we arrived, hungry and tired, ready for a decent meal! This place did not disappoint, the vegetable bourginion and Cornish cider were perfect. Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Thank you!

Went here for our daughter’s 16th (she’s a veggie). Wow! Could not believe the medley of perfectly complementary flavours from the super fresh locally sourced ingredients. Had the Cornish blue & walnut salad followed by spinach and sweet pea spaghetti. A myriad of additional ingredients in both these dishes to make it super tasty. Complemented by some fine local white wine. Lovely service and a really cosy setting with some very eclectic decor and paintings/sculptures from local artists. St Ives side of Carbis bay so only a 20 minute walk from St Ives. Excellent.

Service was superb and the cosy homely restaurant was a welcome change from busy city bars. These weren’t the highlights however, as the food stole the show, from starters to desserts we were wowed. We even bought the cookbook! Recommend to all, great range of meals, and plenty of bone spicy options which is great for veggies who are typically stuck with the same curry.

We ordered starters, mains and a desert to share and all food tasted absolutely amazing. The servers were very friendly and there was quick service also so a very pleasant trip. The food was fresh and tasty, especially our crumble! We would go back again!!

Tiny little place just outside St Ives, serving delicious home cooked food, at very reasonable prices.

Wir waren in dem darüber liegenden Zimmer eingemietet und so lag es nahe dort auch einmal essen zu gehen. Ohne vorhergehende Reservierung ist dies in der Regel aber nicht möglich da das Lokal sehr beliebt ist und fast immer ausgebucht ist, die Karte ist übersichtlich aber bietet ein ausreichendes Angebot an hervorragenden Gerichten. Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis und eine zuvorkommende Bedienung runden das Bild ab.

Our waitress was lovely, chatty and friendly and offered her advice on food we regretably we ignored.

We took a table for 4 after reading the excellent reviews of this place and because our Daughter is a vegan. I have to say we were disappointed with the dishes we were served on this Friday evening - expecting some show stepping flavours and dish ideas. The reality was different, We had some breads and olives which were fairly good and two soup starters that were non inspiring in terms of flavours. The mains were more of a let down, 3 of us had the Vegetable Bourguignon with herb dumplings and this lacked flavour, bearing in mind it's description this was not rich in flavour or seasoning as you would expect for a vegetarian dish. There was a lack of herbs and Garlic plus a few more spices may have helped. The Dumplings were heavy and stodgy and were not carrying a lot of flavour either, which on the whole is a shame for what could be a very promising dish. The desert menu was limited but I decided I would have another chance at finding a winning dish, only to be told after I had ordered the Tea cake Bread and Butter pudding, that it was no longer available - even though the restaurant had not seemed that busy. So overall for the prices of the dishes and the service we received, I do not think we enjoyed value for money, but we salute what the restaurant is standing for and it's quirky interiors.

We visited The Bean Inn for dinner and were not disappointed. Two veggies two vegans and a gluten free diet were all catered for and the food was delicious. Friendly staff made us feel welcome and our various needs were easily accommodated. Highly recommended. Booking essential.

If you enjoy vegetarian food you will love this restaurant. Everything we ate was delicious. All the food was inventive, very tasty and very well presented. The actual restaurant is lovely too with a quirky charm about it. Finally our waitress Fran was absolutely delightful, she genuinely seemed to care that we were enjoying our visit. Definitely 10/10 and just wish we lived closer to come again.

As a party of four vegans and a vegetarian it was a real treat to find somewhere with a varied menu that was not just burgers, pizza or falafel wraps!

Very relaxed atmosphere, with small rooms and fantastic service. My husband isn't vegan but we both loved the food and drinks. Couldn't fault it. We booked in advance and were given helpful advice about parking. Really good experience, thanks!

The menu was very varied and the food was delicious, well cooked and beautifully presented. The young waiting staff were so enthusiastic about the food and the restaurant and they were clearly enjoying their work. We are not vegetarians and between us, we are quite difficult to feed vegetarian food - one with a nut allergy and one with a bell pepper intolerance - and they went to a great deal of trouble to make sure we were catered for and had a good choice of dishes. A delightful experience and good value for money too!

We were lucky to get a table on our first evening as they were almost fully booked. The feeling is of eating in someone's home. Traditional tables and chairs not all matching but comfortable.

Booked this restaurant as a result of some pre trip research. It looked our kind of place and didn’t disappoint. Intimate ambience and delicious food. Ensure you book as it’s not somewhere you will necessarily stumble upon on a stroll around the area.

As a life-long vegetarian, I really want this place to be excellent. But it just isn’t. My soup starter was delicious, but the ‘home-baked’ breads were average. The ordinary spaghetti main, at 14 quid, was vastly overpriced and the soggy bread and butter pud was disappointing.

Amazing, outstanding 3 course meal, worth every penny.. We had a wonderful time in the restaurant. Considerate and astute thought given to table arrangements. Without don't we will come back here.

Oh my, we went as a family of 4, 3 meat eaters and one veggie, my brother in law being the veggie, who found this wonderful place !!!!!

The mains were great and one dessert was, too, but don't order the cheese and biscuits! There was hardly anything on the plate - grossly over priced.

My husband I had a wonderful dinner at The Bean Inn. Delicious innovative fresh beautifully presented dishes in comfortable spacious surroundings with excellent service. Suitable for vegetarians ans vegans. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

Took my partner, my parents and my son to this restaurant to try out as my partner had recently turned vegetarian. All of us were so impressed with the quality of food and service given to us. My son (8yo) was worried he would struggle with the menu choices but actually ended up trying everyone’s meals and proclaimed he needed to come back later in the week just so he could have different dishes. We can’t wait to come again!

Eating alone was made comfortable by lovely staff. Liked art on walls by local artist.. Food- yummmm

As an avid meat eater ( who wants to keep his wife happy) I reluctantly went here!! Well, take it back about veggie food being boring!! What an absolutely amazing place,lush food,so tasty & filling,our waitress HELEN was just superb & when they didn’t have the desert my wife had planned to have on the menu she sorted it with the kitchen so they made it!! YOU HAVE TO EAT HERE ❤️❤️❤️❤️Gigi

Had a lovely dinner there with my wife and the food was fabulous, coupled with fantastic, friendly service. Great value too. Even though we were there as vegans, anyone would love the food and I doubt would know the difference. Highly recommended.

We have just eaten at the Bean Inn, it was "fantastic".

We had eaten here a few years ago when on holiday and loved the food. We returned again last week and had an amazing vegan meal. A true taste explosion. It was devine! The service was excellent. We booked breakfast for the following day and again fantastic. Blueberry pancakes with maple syrup. Hard to believe food could taste so heavenly. Thank you so much for your wonderful resturant.

We were in the St Ives area and went to the Bean Inn for dinner.

It was fabulous. Food, service and art were all fabulous. So quirky too. Cannot fault and a real breath of fresh air!! Loved it.

Gorgeous food, very friendly and polite, lovely setting, quick service, good prices and amazing portion sizes!

A must for any veggies or food lovers visiting this area. Wholesome, tasty, fresh flavours....perfect after a long day walking! A welcoming homely environment to enjoy a 'home cooked ' delicious dinner washed down with a rather delightful local Cornish wine.

Our trip to St Ives included celebration of a wedding anniversary & as our first ever trip to that part of the world was to Carbis Bay, & we are both veggie, it seemed a nice idea to have an evening meal at The Bean, a restaurant new to us. The choice of food was interesting and vegan options were available if needed and all drinks were either veggie or vegan. We both really enjoyed our different choices of starter & meal. The service was good & very quick. We both really enjoyed the experience of eating at The Bean.

We had dinner on 28/12/18. Like our previous visit in August 2017 it was a joy for both our vegan daughter & us omnivores. From the homemade bread to the puddings everything was delightful. The waiting staff are very friendly & the rooms full of quirky artwork.

Wonderful flavours, excellent quality and great service. Very small and intimate and totally recommend this little haven. i havent been for a quite a time but desperate to re visit.

We went as a group of five towards the end of the season and had mixed views. A full time vegetarian friend and I chose the more strongly spiced middle eastern and Asian dishes and we both had excellent meals. Two of the others who opted for more European dishes were a bit disappointed. However, the house wine was good and sensibly priced, and the waitress charming though a bit inexperienced. Certainly worth a visit if you want to see how to make good food without meat or fish.

This was our first visit to a vegetarian / vegan restaurant and we were thoroughly impressed. The decor was lovely and the food was beautifully cooked and at reasonable prices. Staff were efficient and very friendly.

I have to say that I am mystified by all the rave reviews that the Bean Inn gets. The food was perfectly edible, and if you'd cooked it yourself for a weekday supper you'd think it was tasty enough but to use the word 'Restaurant' to describe a room that looks like an old fashioned B&B; breakfast room is extravagent. From reading other comments it's clear that the same menu has been going for years. Probably the best thing we had between us was a chocolate torte which actually looked attractive, unlike the pallid wrinkled square of bread and butter pudding I received. My main course was so overloaded with garlic that I could still taste it 24 hours later. Service was pleasant enough, except for being addressed as 'guys' inumerable times even after I'd pointed out that we were two ladies well into our sixties. Would I recommend? Sorry, no. I am local and there are plenty of excellent restaunts in the area serving delicious vegetarian choices where I would far rather spend my money.

My wife is a non-meat eater and has been for years. The problem is always trying to find somewhere that she can find something nice on the menu. So we had heard a lot of great things about The Bean Inn and thought we would try it out. I admit I am not a Vegetarian but I do still eat a lot of vegetarian foods. The food here was great. Halloumi to start, lentil Dahl and followed by bread and butter pudding. Can’t go wrong. Great food at a great price. Try it out for yourself.

We ate at the Bean on two evenings during our stay at the Coast B&B.; We're both vegans, and I'd say the meals we had were absolutely wonderful, some of the best vegan restaurant meals we've ever had.

The Bean Inn has always been a good choice when visiting the St Ives area of Cornwall, but their vegan selection is now even better. Most of the menu is vegan or can be adapted. They have also started serving alcohol - a bonus! Be ready to eat three courses as there is just such a lot of choice.

I visited the Bean Inn for dinner and was very impressed. Great choice of dishes, beautiful art on the walls and staff were terrific. Definitely recommend it!

If you’re looking for excellent service and exciting, tasty vegetarian (and vegan) dishes, The Bean Inn ticks all boxes! Nestled in the centre of Carbis Bay this restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere. The staff are really friendly and attentive. It was my friends birthday and they brought out the dessert (with a candle) and said she didn’t have to pay for it – I thought this was such a nice gesture, which we really appreciated.

Lovely meal, highly recommend, interesting, colourful and healthy meal; a 'must' when staying in the area.

Really not sure what all the fuss is about. A nice enough meal, quite tasty actually but certainly not ‘wow’or worth raving about.

Every time I go to Cornwall I go to this restaurant and will continue to visit. Shame it’s not nearer to Yorkshire. Friendly staff and excellent food. 10 out of 10