The Falmouth Arms in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Amazing food! Fine dining at its best. We really enjoyed our meal. The flavours were superb and the presentation was perfect. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere xx

A lovely welcome. Jill & Kevin were more than helpful & accommodating to our requests. All our meals were absolutely delicious from starters through to the beautiful desserts & great coffee. All of us were delighted with everything we had. The Cheese soufflé has always been a winner so we were thrilled to see it’s on the menu as an Autumn special, main. Definitely a winner along with the Pies. Kevin, your chips were incredible & cooked to perfection. Thank you for a wonderful meal. We look forward to visiting again soon.

Very special meal in a very pleasant atmosphere. A must place to visit! 2nd visit and the meal was to the very highest standard. 3rd visit now. Just wish we were closer to the restaurant. West Midlands a bit far for visits more often.

Astronomical prices for a pub. Over £35 for a main with not a lot on it . Deserts over £10!! Not much choice on the menu, especially if you are vegetarian. Would be good to also have a selection of dishes that are slightly cheaper. It is a pub after all. I personally don't care about the chef's history, I'm just after honest and rightly priced food. London prices in Ladock are way over the top. Look after the locals . Shame , we won't go back.

Very ordinary lunch. Prawn and salmon cocktail contained frozen tiny prawns and were watery. S salmon chopped into pieces so minute they had no taste. Roast pork stringy. Bill was enormous nearly £160 for four with minimal drinks. We shall not return.

This is a little gem … very relaxed and friendly .. chatted with the chef Kevin and he was very accommodating with my gluten free allergy. Service is like being at a friends house warm and professional. Food was fantastic, simple visually but packed with lots of glorious flavour . It’s kind of hidden away but deserves a visit before word of mouth packs it full of customers

Yesterday was one of our many visits to this great eatery and pub. We have now had a number of evening meals over the years since Kevin and Jill took over but even more Sunday lunches which was what yesterday was all about. This place never fails to delight in both the delicious food, expertly cooked - often with a professional twist and the friendly service from all the staff. The Falmouth arms is a must for us when we have visitors to showcase the very best of Cornwall's restaurants and one which we enjoy with friends when all the visitors have gone home and it is quieter. Every single element of the meal we each had was delicious and perfectly prepared from the hake and bass mornay to the roast pork I loved and everybody had to taste! Two of our party declared their roast beef as being perfectly cooked just as they liked it and the accompanying veggies were mouth wateringly good. You can always tell an accomplished chef by the attention to detail and little quirky twists that turn a nice meal into a memorable one. Kevin Viner excels at this, especially with his award winning bread and butter pudding with an apricot brandy glaze. I can't end this review without mentioning the cosy atmosphere and decor. A sort of home from home with a difference, go there and find out for yourself but not too often, I don't want to find all the tables are booked and we can't get in.

Always excellent food and hosting, we will definitely be back ☺️

Now open for lunch on Fridays 12-3. We sat in the garden gazebo and thoroughly enjoyed a soufflé and moules frîtes. This could become a habit!

Visited with my partner and Uncle for an early supper. The food was fabulous, but I wasn’t that impressed with having a liver pate on my plate when it wasn’t mentioned on the menu - ok, I left it, but I would have preferred to have known and had it left off. Everything else was excellent, couldn’t fault the other dishes at all. The ambience is a little odd with an eclectic mix of bits and pieces, but that’s its style. It was an expensive meal, but eating out is now - I would rather pay a bit more for excellent food that’s memorable. Would definitely go again

One of the best roast dinners I’ve had for a long time, beautiful pub, great service. Can’t wait to visit again

We stayed 1 night and sampled the evening Christmas menu. We received a warm and friendly reception on our arrival from both hosts. Excellent food and first class service all round. Welcoming atmosphere and clean throughout. We were made to feel special and can highly recommend to others.

We stayed 1 night and sampled the evening Christmas menu. We received a warm and friendly reception on our arrival from both hosts. Excellent food and first class service all round. Welcoming atmosphere and clean throughout. We were made to feel special and can highly recommend to others.

Superb dining presented immaculately. Before and between course appetisers and superbly cooked and presented food. A must for a special treat.

This was disappointing. We were really looking forward to our ‘celebrity chef’ night out in Cornwall that we do a couple of times a year. The service was good and we had a pleasant welcome. The bar area lacked something, I think ‘warmth’ it felt a bit dated in its decor. We sat facing a cold wood burner. We didn’t really like all of the ‘award’ plates hanging on every hook and again felt this was a bit dated. Most of the food was delicious, however, we ordered the lamb as a main course and no where on the menu had it stated that it was going to be half a plate of offal. I feel this is unforgivable. I was faced with heart, liver and kidney on my plate which completely ruined the dish. My husband had the beef which again (unmentioned on the menu) had liver pate in the dish which spoilt it completely as it permeated everything. Also of note was the Australian Pinot Noir that we ordered was actually South African. Again an unforgivable mistake from an establishment of this price point. I did raise this with the staff and received an apology but I really felt let down by the experience and we certainly won’t go back. In my day, working in top class restaurants, we would definitely have offered the customer some complimentary drinks or actually I think some reimbursement off the bill would have been an appropriate gesture. But that was not forthcoming.

Super food, little second hand bits and bobs to buy, an interesting place. You need to book

Having booked a holiday in Ladock, we were excited to see that Kevin Viner had opened a restaurant in The Falmouth Arms, so booked Sunday lunch. We were placed in a delightful small dining room. Mrs Viner brought us dog treats and a bowl of water. The lunch was fabulous, the star turn for me was the twice baked soufflé, stunning. My wife’s bread and butter pudding was also fabulous. The beef and the pork were of the highest quality, and delicious. Thank you so much, we really enjoyed our lunch. Sadly for us you are taking a break or we would have been back.

We had dinner here and stayed over as we were celebrating a wedding anniversary. We were made to feel very welcome by Gill and Kevin and were quickly checked in and shown to our room which was very cosy with a very comfy bed. The bathroom was a bit on the small side but did the job and everything was to hand e.g. plenty of towels, soap, flannels. A fan in the room would have been nice and if we had asked for one, I am sure it would have been provided. The pub and restaurant was beautifully presented, freshly painted and very clean with some interesting artefacts throughout the building. The food was very good. We were given little appetisers while we were waiting for our main course which were exquisite. The menu was a bit limited. We were hoping for some specials but we understand and appreciate that Kevin is the only person in the kitchen and having to cater for a larger menu would be difficult. The food was all freshly cooked. The four main course choices: vegetarian (maybe vegan), fish, beef and lamb. Maybe have chicken instead of two red meats as some people don't like red meat? We didn't have a dessert as we were full but they sounded nice. The cooked breakfast was also good. There was also fresh, warm croissants and fresh melon. The only gripe is the seating. All the locals had taken up the armchairs and sofas and we were left standing at the bar and then sitting in small upright chairs at a table. The bar area is quite small. It's like sitting in someone's front room with everyone engaged in conversation. Unfortunately, after we had eaten and went back to the bar there was still no comfy seating and had to sit back where we were before dinner so retreated to our room. Maybe have some comfy bar stools at least? Overall, they are very generous with everything, very attentive and you won't go hungry. Good value for money.

We found the whole experience just wonderful. Jill and Kevin are excellent hosts. The main meals and breakfast were all outstanding. We were particularly impressed with Kevin's small delights as a starter. The lounge bar was remarkably cosy with very friendly locals. We spent the night there. Room was comfortable and welcoming. 100% recommendation.

Fabulous Sunday lunch. Prawn Cocktail then melt in the mouth pink Beef, great selection of vegetables with very generous portions.

Fantastic roast dinner.....super friendly staff.....

A very lovely restaurant food was amazing and staff were very friendly, would recommend to anyone the Sunday lunch was wonderful and well priced.

Excellent meal and service as always. Wonderful place to go to for an amazing dining experience. Great pairing of food and wine from Jill and Kevin adds the personal touch by coming out of the kitchen to chat with diners. Very good value for money and nothing is too much trouble.

Couldn't fault the Falmouth Arms. Stayed for two nights, the room was clean and comfortable, the food was out of this world, superb!! Jill and Kevin made us feel really welcome. We were so impressed, have booked three more weekends!!

Booked for Sunday lunch. Beautiful food, choice of roast lamb, pork or beef. Superb wine list with wines from across the world. Wonderful service from the staff.

Lovely meal with a lovely atmosphere. Only thing letting it down is its a very small menu that doesn't change often. Souffle is 10/10

Absolutely stunning food. Great price. Great service and a lovely atmosphere. Enough said, just go as its absolutely amazing.

We had Sunday lunch here & it was the best I’ve ever had, Absolutely delicious. Roast beef with all the trimmings. The staff are friendly & nothing is to much trouble. We will be back on our next trip to the lovely Cornwall.

We had both dinner and their fabulous Sunday lunch. Always great food and service. Dogs are made to feel welcome too. Just a great all round experience

Oh my goodness!!! This is a little gem, shining in the small village Ladock, Cornwall. I had heard rumours that the heads chefs cooking in this restaurant was special but our experience surpassed all expectations. Service was great; welcoming, coat taken and a aperitif next to a blazing open fire. This place gave me that warm fuzzy feeling from the moment we settled in. Food!! Was amazing!! Scollops to start, an oriental theme and cooked to absolute perfection. Next duck, again cooked to perfection and finished with a delicious tasting jus. I loved the addition of the pink grapefruit in this meal, along with a great mix of root vegetables. Finally pudding, a rich chocolate dessert soaked in liqueur! All in all, a fantastic experience from start to finish and I couldn't recommend this place highly enough!

If you would like an excellent Sunday lunch, the Falmouth Arms hits the spot. We had lamb & pork, served with six fresh vegetables plus roast potatoes & parsnips & a large, light, tasty Yorkshire pudding. Both meats melted in the mouth. 1 course is £17.99 2 courses for £23.99 great value for the quality of the produce used. I was too full for a pudding, my partner managed a bread & butter pudding, which was very good. You may need to book in advance, as the Sunday we visited was very busy.

Have had a number of supper visits and several Sunday lunches. I would particularly recommend the Sunday roasts. Owner chef, well seasoned and wife front of house, work hard to provide a beautiful Sunday lunch, plenty of vegetables and excellent roasties. Well recommended.

Really good food and a warm welcome from a renowned chef who has won many awards. Kevin Viner greeted us and took our coats and his wife was attentive, checking we were happy with everything. Younger staff gave great service. I highly recommend this cosy slice of Cornwall with its roaring fire, comfortable lounge. A perfect Sunday lunch, I recommend the Dark Chocolate cream with Grandmrnier, which was delicious and the best French Onion soup I've ever had. Fellow diners were also enthusiastic.

Was encouraged to go to The Falmouth Arms so I took my dad for his Sunday lunch. Was welcomed by the staff as soon as we walked in, the interior is lovely olde worlde and has a relaxing atmosphere. What I loved about here was you aren’t cramped into your seated area and they are very welcoming to dogs, making sure they have water. The food, wow it was the best Sunday roast I have ever eaten. Had to Fish cocktail, Roast beef was amazing with 6 veg and Yorkshire, pudding was bread & butter pudding. Would definitely recommend and we will certainly be back. Thank you so much.

Perfect hosts, service food and location.

We stopped late on a Sunday but the hosts and chef were very accommodating. The roast pork was melt in the mouth and all the vegetables and other accompaniments excellent. We had desserts as well which were equally delicious. Thank you for squeezing us in.

Just had a fantastic Sunday lunch with my wife. From the moment we arrived to leaving everything was superb. The staff, the atmosphere to the service fantastic. The food was excellent followed by dessert which was wonderful. Thank you Kevin and team. We were so impressed that we've booked Christmas lunch with you. I would highly recommend the Falmouth Arms.

Came for food this evening and me and my partner both had steak and we could not fault the meal at all! It was so delicious and we wish we could have eaten it all but we couldn't atuff ourselves anymore! Service amazing and the pub is so lovely! Not one bad word to say! Will definitely be back again

Good food, timely service, lovely atmosphere. Hiccup with the bill but quickly and politely remedied so no complaints.

Amazing food. Brilliant place owned and staffed by wonderful people. I highly recommend visiting.

Wanted to eat, but, wasn't very welcoming. The old guy behind the bar needs to work on his people skills. The whole ambience of the place felt like a library. Glad we didn't eat here.

Immediate impression was depressing, cold and damp venue. Limited menu. Chose 'fish' from menu. It was( I think) sous vide rolled.with completely overcooked prawns. My.friend's steak was tough. When paying the uneaten steak was mentioned. Instead of welcoming feedback a woman appeared with an unbelievable aggressive attitude. I have never before encountered such an attitude before.AVOIDJ

Booked for Sunday lunch and wasn't disappointed. The food was lovely, perfectly cooked and the service was flawless. There is a lovely seating area in the bar as well with a homely feel.

I was persuaded to try this pub restaurant again having previously vowed not to return. On the good side the food was fine but not as brilliant as the numerous trophy plates around the pub suggested that it could be. The beef was cooked to...

Birthday Sunday lunch courtesy of our daughters. Lovely food and great service. Cheese soufflé and French onion soup, roast beef (and they gave me sone pork crackling in a side dish), bread and butter pudding, Apple strudel all delicious. Will definitely be coming back again.

This is a great country pub enhanced by the cooking of Kevin Viner. The menu is simple but well executed. The service is spot on. The surroundings add to the whole experience. Booking is advisable.

Charming little pub/restaurant, good food (although roast potatoes were hard), but poor and slow service. It took 50 minutes for our starter to appear, no apology for delay just “here’s your starter”. We appreciate there may be staff issues, but at least apologise for delays.

Visited for a Sunday lunch. The cheese soufflé starter was incredible! A great variety of main choices available: meat, fish and vegetarian - the vegetarian choice of roasted celeriac with aubergine caviar was delicious. Fantastic service too. An absolute must for a visit. We will...

We have been following chef Kevin Viner for the past 30 years, from his Cornish beginnings at Pennypots (plus Cornwall’s first Michelin star) to Maenporth (where Michael Caine now has an establishment), then Sevens in Truro, holiday park near Summercourt, the Housel Bay hotel on...

We had a superb Sunday lunch at the Falmouth Arms last week. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere warm and friendly and the service was first class. We will definitely return.

My mother wanted to try the Falmouth Arms after hearing many positive reviews. We booked a table of six and this included two children. The restaurant itself is small with low ceilings but it is cosy and authentic. The bar area is dated but they...

Having read the reviews, I had high hopes for my meal. I was not disappointed. Superb food…great to look at and equally tasty. Really attentive service too. Would highly recommend.

Wow highly recommended food , staff excellent

You'll not find a better Sunday Lunch anywhere.

Good friendly staff in a pleasant country pub. Service was good so why only four stars? The food was ok but a little pricey for what was served up. Worth a visit but l wouldn't rush back

Food and service could not be bettered. Brilliant all round and everybody enjoyed . Worth a visit if you like good food.

A wonderful lunch. Perfectly cooked with crackling to die for! ... and a lovely selection of vegetables included. Friendly and very willing staff.

We both has the scallops to start with, mango with scallops was a revaluation, beautifully cooked and presented. I had the slow cooked lamb with ratatouille which was amazing, the other main was the pollock with a caper sauce which I was assured was very...

We booked into this small pub for our 1st night in Cornwall BIG MISTAKE food ok service diabolical staff so not people friendly bill of 150.00 for 4.

Book a table by all means you will not be disappointed but don’t stay the night. It is not a boutique hotel , as advertised on Airbnb. Far from it!! Every wall of every dinner room is covered with attribute plates, diplomas and pictures of...

The best food we've ever had out, well worth every penny! Friendly staff, good selection of local ales and wines, what more can I say?!

All I can say is wow! Such a beautifully decorated place, restaurant and the rooms. We were so brilliantly looked after in our weeks stay. The food was exceptional, especially the haddock special and the cheese soufflé. We were greeted by Jill who was so warm and welcoming, our room (Room 1) was lovely and cosy, with great amenities including homemade biscuits (lovely touch!). The bed was very comfortable and made for a great nights sleep after 3 courses. It was my birthday on the Sunday we were there, after chatting with Kevin about this we came back to two homemade cakes with a ‘Happy Birthday’ note attached which really made my day. All in all, possibly the best bed and breakfast we have had. We were made to feel so welcome, it was lovely chatting to Jill in the mornings during breakfast and also during the evening. Thank you so much for such a brilliant holiday. You should be proud to own such a beautiful establishment!

The food was brilliant and I couldn't fault it at all but from some of the staff members it felt a little bit cold. As we came in we were seated and it just seemed as if my family weren't welcomed by some. There was a lovely young lady who quickly made us feel welcomed and I can't fault the mostly quiet atmosphere, just the quiet staff.

Food was amazing ...thankyou Chilled out and friendly pub

one of the best restaurants in Cornwall! A little gem of a find! The food is amazing, all fresh and stunningly cooked. Selection is great something for all

The food is haute cuisine, with a good choice, at a very reasonable price. The service was good, but front of house could try a smile!

Charming pub with lovely atmosphere and staff

Three of us ate here on a weeknight evening whilst staying on holiday very locally. Generally the staff were very courteous and considerate throughout the evening. The service was at a relaxed pace and we never felt rushed. I liked the fact that the menu...

Went for Sunday lunch. Very nice staff. Covid measures in place. Food was excellent, perhaps a few more roast potatoes/parsnips would have been nice. Very tender roast beef.

Super cheese souffle and oriental mussels. The breast of chicken stuffed with crab was generous but we felt that someone had left the paprika out of the sauce which was unfortunately bland. The bill for £115 for two, although it included two gin and tonics...

Group of 4 visited for a mid week catch up. We've been to Kevin Viners restaurants lots in the past at various locations so thought we should try the Falmouth Arms. We were shown to our table by a young girl who was very polite...

If you want some of the tastiest food in Cornwall then The Falmouth Arms just has to be the place to go! When we go out as a group of friends it's to have a good time and chat and relax and eat good food and the atmosphere and service lends itself to just that here. A lovely welcome, great waitresses ( difficult to communicate through masks but obviously not their fault ) and food to die for!! Soufflé was like heaven, Lamb was amazing, Posset was perfect! Not much change out of £60 a head but the quality of food and the ambience certainly makes it worthwhile!Well done to you all!

We ate here on two nights whilst we were down in Cornwall. In fact the second visit was our last night on holiday and we drove 30 miles just so we could go back there. On both nights the food was superb, the welcome extremely...

What a stunning Sunday lunch, great selection, David and I had the fish medley in filo pastry....outstanding. Gorgeous veg as usual, ......how does he do his cauliflower cheese ? Welcome back, great to have a natter with all the locals...come on in and enjoy.

Very warm and welcoming, good social distancing rules in place, very friendly and helpful staff, fair prices but no bar snacks.

Meet and greet was on par, service good. Food was excellent. As like many places at the moment choice is limited, however we all found something we liked. Maybe some bread on the table instead of crisps (which was a first for us!). However, look...

Excellent meal, not massively expensive. I'll definitely be going again some time soon.

Nice steak and good dauphine potatoes

Delicious food, the cheese soufflé is to die for! Lovely couple, always a pleasant and cosy experience. Would recommend!

Great meal, great service thoroughly enjoyable. Most definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Table booked and even accommodated before time. Limited menu and advised not to believe what is on the internet! Starters were the famous Soufflé and a Scallops, mains in view of limited choice were duck. The starters were very good and once the bread and...

Lovely food at the Falmouth Arms courtesy of Kevin Viner. Scallops were amazing, and the main fish balti tasted as great as it looked. Lucky to have this as our new local 💖

So lovely to have such a super restaurant on our doorstep. Long time since we have enjoyed food so much as there are not many restaurants in Cornwall with such quality cuisine. The young staff were delightful. Great all round experience.

Starters were good, In general main cause was good. The major fault was the undercooked vegetables and to be honest what looked like the use of packaged frozen veg Which were undercooked. Overall food was good. Service left a lot to be desired with a...

Disappointing, we’ve been looking forward to coming here & booked well in advance. Social distancing very poor, we were back to back with neighbouring tables. Orders accepted for mussels as main courses but then as there weren’t enough mussels x6 scallops added to what were essentially starters portions for 3 adults . Mussels were very small & flavourless. My daughter had plastic in her fish & chips, the chef apologised & said probably cling film but eyes weren’t what they used to be.... Not overly welcoming, definitely wouldn’t go again especially during these times.

Well what can I say! We had dinner with 4adults and 3 children. Welcomed warmly by the owner’s. The Menu was to die for. Starters-Pan fried Scallops, Double melted Cheese soufflé. Main-Slow roasted duck leg, Balti style fish of the day (Hake). Dessert-Cornish yarg cheese with peach and almond pie, Lemon Posset. Children didn’t like anything on the menu! No problem said the chef. He made them chicken burger on home baked bread with home made chips. A great Wein list too, to wash everything nicely. Thank you very much Kevin & Jill.

Booked a long weekend at the Falmouth Arms and can't fault a thing. Generous, kind hosts, food to die for and all for very reasonable prices. We ate there with friends the first night and the good was brilliant, with extra nibbles while we waited...

The whole experience was a delight from the friendly welcome to the professional service and attention to detail. The star of the show was the amazing food. We were served a hearty and very tasty lamb dish and the vegetarian dishes ordered by three of...

Lovely meal and not too expensive. Great evening and set up well for social distancing.

This establishment is quite unusual. It is a country pub, very welcoming, friendly and yet professional. The restaurant area is an informal affair but with a lovely ambience. It is nice that there is an adequate but not massive menu - this always indicates that the food will be fresh and not frozen. The food and service were excellent, the food is far far above the standard you would expect from a country pub. The chef, Kevin Viner, takes excellent quality fresh produce and makes it into wonderful food. On top if this the personal attention you receive, not only from the owners but the waiting staff is excellent. The food is price fairly, and there is an excellent wine list on offer. A lovely experience.

Great stay, amazing food and friendly atmosphere. Will definitely return.

Great pub, fab food good beer and friendly atmosphere an staff.

This is a local pub with excellent food. It was recomended to us and we were not disapointed. Bear in mind it is a local pub and not a restaurent, but if you want good food this is the place. You will need to book.

Wir haben hier drei Nächte verbracht. Zimmer sauber und gemütlich. Das Restaurant klein aber fein. Die Küche von Herrn Viner...

Excellent food in a lovely old pub with good parking.

Absolutely amazing. The owners are amazing and Kevin Viner is an amazing Michelin star chef. Highly recommend

Superb cuisine by a top class chef. Can't beat it. Been a fan of Kevin Viner for many years.

followed Kevin since 1989 at penny pots, 2007 at the foxes revenge, February 2020 at the falmouth in ladock. Michelin star then same quality now. book early if you want a seat. closed mondays.

Stopped in after a walk and had a wonderful warm welcome. Wished we had stayed for lunch as the menu and food looked stunning. Lovely atmosphere and beer good to boot although drank out of a glass.

Just been for lunch. Excellent food and service would recommend. But you do need to book.