The Hidden Hut in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

What a spectacular setting with fresh and wholesome soups with really tasty ingredients. We had the crab, tomato and fennel soup which was absolutely delicious but it wasn’t hot. I should have taken it back but my husband’s soup was ok and it wasn’t worth the hassle. However, it was delicious and the view as ever was stunning, we had a fresh and warm potato roll with it as well, gorgeous.

Have wanted to go here for several years and finally made it on Saturday 12th Oct during a brief trip down to Cornwall I hade the fish stew which was excellent very tasty and was served with warm soda bread. My with also had the daily soup and was also well pleased. Give it try some time.

Had always wanted to visit the hidden hut , and I was not disappointed . Went with five friends the hot chocolate was exceptional .Three had Leek Soup one had the squash soup and two of us had the dhal .All dishes were exceptional . The reason that I only gave four stars was the girl that was serving us was obviously not having a good Monday , which was a bit of a shame , as the guys in the kitchen were fab . Toilets were very clean.

Ate here twice recently. In total sampled Moroccan chicken soup , pork goulash , chicken and bacon ciabatta , hummus and a chicken “ stew”. All very tasty with lovely little accompaniments. Breads in particular were very tasty. Good portion sizes - high end street food. Really enjoyed the relaxed environment and all staff were friendly and efficient. Throughly recommend.

Weather was good and our timing perfect. We got a good seat, a nice cup of coffee and a fantastic fresh baked custard tart. Service was wonderful and the loos were clean. An hour later it was thick with people and we walked past happy that we were going back to our campsite.

We were put onto this place by our daughter, who has visited a few weeks before, and we weren't disappointed. Like several reviews, part of me doesn't want to write this, because I'd like it to remain a hidden gem. We had lunch there and return later after a coastal walk for afternoon tea and cake. This is no ordinary beach café or kiosk. This is run by people serious about food. I'd say I was tempted by every one of the half dozen main course options (plus pasties), which is unusual for me at any restaurant. The fresh cooked Mackerel sent wonderful aromers over the outdoor tables and down onto Porthcurnick beach below. But we both had the vegetable Dahl, served with flat bread freshly baked in the outside over. Later the cakes were excellent. One minor, minor downside, was that I suspect the milk was put into our teas a tad too early, and took it some time vigorously dunking the tea bag to get it to a reasonable shade of brown, but it was good tea. DV, we will be back, because I suspect for others too, the Hidden Hut is the destination, that just happens to be next to a beach.

Headed out early so we could try breakfast here. The shakshuka was excellent (it’s a favourite dish of mine so I should know) and a real bargain. The bacon bap got good reviews from my partner. The weather was great, the views even better. It all made me remember why we used to visit regularly. The only thing missing was a strong espresso but with no electric onsite I made do with a decent black coffee.

We were here on a moderately busy day, and had lunch at about 1230 just before an enormous queue formed. The sausage rolls, dahl and sardines were absolutely delicious. The vibe is lovely (maybe slightly less so when it would be super busy), with rugged flower arrangements at the handmade wooden tables. A stunning spot to have a bite to eat at. Thoroughly recommend.

The most over rated cafe. I honestly cannot see what punters see in it apart from the view. I chose a curry dish which was served luke warm consisting of more sauce than meat and veg. Impossible to eat with a tiny wooden spoon. The chef’s apron was filthy and so was his tea towel which he used to wipe down dribbles on the side of my food carton. I purchased a daal dish the previous day which was uninspiring and overpriced.

Absolutely love this place. We took friends from Devon who'd never been and they loved it too. Beautiful setting, delicious wholesome food, fantastic service, fresh flowers on the tables, a chance to chat to other diners, fantastic range of hot and cold beverages. Oh and a gorgeous beach right alongside!

This is a gem of a place! Off the beaten track but worth the effort! Dhal and the Tomato Soup were delicious and the scenery simply breathtaking!! We will be back in the Spring. You won’t be disappointed by this amazing place! A walk around the South Coast path with views not to be ignored!!

OMG this place lives up to all the hype… fabulous food… brisket chilli with sour cream, jalapeño chilli…. Cheese & onion Cornish pasty made to their own recipe & a brownie that was heavenly…. fabulous views… the beach is pristine and as the place is called “hidden hut”… the anticipation of walking there & finding it is just brilliant … 🤩🤩🤩🫶🫶🫶

Heard lots about this place from social media so wanted to visit. Easy to park and it is a short walk to the hut (very muddy after lots of rain!). We went on a sunny day in February but not much of a queue and lots of places to sit and enjoy the view. We enjoyed lamb goulash and dhal and flatbreads-it was very good but quite pricey-£16 for lamb goulash! However it was worth the visit and would recommend.

Had a fantastic soup and warm roll. Mackerel pate has so much flavour Great atmosphere. A definite visit for another time

If drinking lukewarm hot chocolate, under baked and minuscule sized cake at nearly £4 a slice, whilst being surrounded by Dryrobe clad, Range Rover driving wannabe hipsters is your thing then this place is Nirvana!! …but it’s not for me.

Savoury dhals were superb along with their cakes. Great location right on the coast path. The place is very popular, but well staffed. Not the place for a wet day. There is no under cover seating, but a good choice of warm food

Had the beef brisket chilli which was delicious. Portion size was a bit large for me but I managed it! View is incredible and staff were friendly. Not the cheapest but when you have such a great view a little extra is to be expected. Will definitely be back!

Had our second visit to Hidden Hut and was not disappointed. The 3 of us all had the Chowder and it was AMAZING. This really is a hidden hut. Slightly pricey but the quality of food is great. Fabulous views overlooking Portscatho whilst you enjoy the delights. Will be back in our next visit to Cornwall A must place to eat if in area.

I’d been recommended to The Hidden Hut before my Cornwall visit but when I arrived for my holiday, my parents had already discovered it! They went on Sunday which is soup day and both raved about the soups they had, crab and saffron and mulligatawny, the best my Dads ever had apparently! We went back today (only 2 days later!) for lunch, the setting is absolutely stunning with beautiful views over the beach and out to sea and it’s an easy walk from Portscatho. We had chowder, Dahl and Sicilian beef, all were delicious and being gluten free I was really grateful that I had options and they subsisted my cous cous with a warm gf roll. The staff were friendly and helpful and all the guests were happy to be there, chatty and raving about the food and the setting. Good job guys, can’t wait to come back and will be recommending… what you have there is just a bit special! 🥰

Absolutely love this place. Every time we visit Cornwall we head straight for The Hidden Hut for lunch. Superb food every time from talented chefs and lovely, friendly staff.

Exceeded our expectations. Absolutely delicious lunch. I had the bakes potato & celeriac soup and my partner the pork stew and both were superb! We’ll def be back :) very soon, hopefully

I’ve been so looking forward to getting the opportunity to come past on my holiday and visit this little gem and it was well worth the wait. Yummy food perfect to enjoy after a morning swim in the sea. We chose the chowder and beef brisket chilli. Both so good and the potato bread roll for the chowder was a perfect addition. Can’t wait to come back next time I’m down in Cornwall and experience it all again.

We went by boat moored and went across beach up the path and joined a smallish queue. The menue was amazing catalan beef, squid soup, Lobster and crab pasta as well as dual and other interesting things. Staff were charming and the food was delicious, not the cheapest but excellent.

We are local and finally managed to get tickets for the duck and chips feast night and it was quite simply amazing! The food was absolutely delicious, it was so great to see the chefs cooking on charcoals and the views are stunning! All of the staff were really friendly. An amazing evening, thank you

The most FANTASTIC pasty I have ever had. Not travelled to Cornwall for many years. Came to stay with family. We were taken to the beach and had lunch at the Hidden Hut. 3 of us had the Cornish Pasty and one had the Dahl ! Just fantastic huge tasty and hot. The Dahl was tasty and well seasoned Large portions Good value We sat at a nice bench overlooking the beach. What a great place ..We really did enjoy the whole experience Highly recommended Thank you

Over rated. Limited food at the time. Huge queue and felt under pressure to order food quickly. As I’m coeliac they only has a seafood dish which was very expensive for a lunch at approx £14 and I got the last portion. Oh my god. So many shells in it. Definitely got the end of the casserole for sure. Had the queue not been so long I’d have taken it back but lesson learned, won’t visit again.

The food is nice, but it's overpriced. It caters to the tourist market, but there's no need rip people off. The coffee was terrible though. The tomato soup and ribollita were really tasty. Nobody should expect to pay £12 for dhal, it's a bowl of lentils with some bits on.

Amazing a truly hidden hut of a gem. Lovely freshly cooked tasty food really enjoyed our visit! Shame we live 400 miles away because would of visited again to try more delicious dishes.

Lovely lunch. Sausage roll was good for youngest who didn't want to brave the other options. Recommended.

My wife & I visited the Hidden hut in June. We had tomato soup, squid stew, beef chilli,pasty & ice cream. The stews were some of the best I have ever had. The soup very good.The pasty & ice cream average. All of the food was worth the money in my opinion. We plan to visit for a feast night

We came here for a final swim on the last day of our holidays. We had a fish stew with hake and chorizo which was terrific. Would have loved a little more choice of fish and seafood but other than that superb

Superb food as always. Although one contributer mentions high prices, I felt that the food we enjoyed today was well worth what we paid. Freshly cooked, local ingredients by superb chefs does not come cheap. My cornish crab cakes were slightly less than £10. They...

Really nice food (I'm told), because one of my sons and i could not bring ourselves to pay the extortionate prices now being charged for a cardboard carton of seafood chowder/Beef and Chorizo stew. This was £15.50 and my wife and other son indulged, they...

It was a case of Hooray we snagged tickets for a Famous Feast Night at the Hidden Hut. Thanks to incredible daughter Tina the four of us were able to sit down outside at the Hut on a sunny evening overlooking Porthcurnick Beach. We enjoyed...

Just fab. Great steak pasties, sausage rolls & sea food chowder. Great location, fab food - what more? This was excellent value for money. It's a short walk from the car park, plenty of places to sit, and toilets.

We keep coming back again and again and again…another year on. The food amazing again and again and again.. The staff, chef and team are still fantastic again and again and again. Honestly if Michelin offered stars to beech huts this place would have 3…Way...

Wouldn’t miss this experience for the world , it’s truly amazing and exceeded our expectations. The food was top restaurant quality , delicious, freshly cooked by friendly happy people. The wow of course and setting outstanding hats off to you guys !

Lovely lunch despite the rain. Good choices for vegetarians and hearty portions. Quick service at this time of year.

Beautiful spot hidden away in the cliff side overlooking Porthcurnick beach. Bit of a walk down some steep steps to get to it but the food is delicious and such a fantastic setting. We've been every year for the last four years and highly recommend.

Delicious range of food, with a menu that changes regularly (always including a Cornish pasty) delivered in containers that mean you can carry it down to the beach for a picnic. They also let you borrow trays if you’ve got too much to carry! We...

Believe the hype!!!!!! Had lunch on beach here today. It was fantastic. Great menu. Something for everybody. Going to the standard for Sunday lunch tomorrow. Can’t wait!

As excellent as always. I had the venison and anchovy salad which was outstanding with a fantastic anchovy dressing. My wife had the Sicilian fish stew; rich, warm and unctuous.

This is a must every time we are in the area, the choice of food is amazing and the quality is always excellent, we had a variety of dishes and all of them we will try and re-create at home !

Stunning spot and lovely coffee and sausage rolls - we went on a Sunday right at the end of the Easter holidays, when the weather was amazing. Doesn't do the fancy coffees, just proper filter coffee that's really well made. Packs out early on sunny...

This has been on my bucket list for ages and we finally got there last week. Having bought the cookbook, my expectation were high and it lived up to all of them! Great location, friendly staff, scrummy food. The queues are long around lunchtime so...

We finally experienced The delicacies of the Hidden Hut. We both chose the Clam Stew today, and were not disappointed by the flavour. If I’m honest, the clam stew didn’t have many clams in either of our pots 😒 and the pricing of the food...

Great food and location above beach near Portscatho. Dhal and Cauliflower soup we had were perfect. Must be amazing when weather better in Summer. Will be back

A delicious lunch on a sunny day overlooking the beach. What a gem of a place, a simple but delicious menu and wonderful fresh flavours. We had a seafood soup with a potato roll and coffee. The service was friendly and the setting is perfect....

On a sunny day, like today, nowhere beats The Hidden Hut! Amazing sea views and great food. The chefs create amazing food with fabulous flavours, cooked to order. Take your own alcohol to make it a special treat. Everything is served in recyclable containers with...

We were in Cornwall the end of September of this year (2022). The cottage we stayed at recommended The Hidden Hut for lunch. They were not wrong. Do yourself favor if you are in Cornwall near Portscatho. Go to this place for lunch. Freshly made...

Good to find the Hidden Hut open on our walk along the coast path to and from Portscatho whilst staying in Rosevine. The warm lemon and ginger cordial was much appreciated on a wet day 😊 and the pasties we took back to the holiday...

Food excellent, visited here last year and had a vegetarian soup, it was delicious. We had the hot chocolate this year.

Beautiful location, dog friendly beach and simply the best chilli I’ve ever eaten. The Hidden hut know food, the best ingredients cooked perfectly. Love this place..

We bought cakes a chocolate brownie and a peanut and banana slice- to take back to our holiday cottage and, although they were delicious, £4.25 for a slice of cake is extortionate. Coffee cups full of soup £8!

We enjoyed a sunny lunch time in September. Fish Stew and Chicken Tagine and home made bread roll. Very nice

One of our favourite spots in Cornwall, we love eating here when in the area, usually after a walk along the beautiful coast line. My personal favorite is the Tomato Soup, my wife enjoyed the soup special of the day(squash and chili). On our second...

Luke warm food, poorly prepared and overpriced. When you order a pork curry you expect it to be hot and with some pork in it. Alas not. Will not be going again

We always return to the hidden hut when in Cornwall. The team are so friendly and the food is always top notch...The location is amazing and the vibe is always good. the hummus is better than anything from anywhere else...its like its got bubbles in...

After a long walk to towan beach we visited the hidden hut on the way back to the holiday house…..all the menu items looked tasty, but I went for the broccoli soup and boy oh boy it was the best soup ever ! Cheese pasty...

Lovely walk down to the hidden hut with amazing views , ordered the Dall with flatbread, delicious and very filling . Continue walk to the beach & a lovely swim . Perfect .

We had never heard of this place, but our AirBnB recommended it. Whilst it was a 45 min drive, it was well worth it. The fish caponata was excellent and really unusual, and the curry and soups were accompanied with some lovely warm bread. Perched...

The hut is about a minute walk from the beach. We ordered a beef ciabatta and a chicken tagine. The ciabatta had just the right amount of sauce and flavour with the tomatoes and gherkins. The beef wascooked rare and very nice. My husband had...

We visited after reading great reviews... however a simple fruit crumble cake was more of a soggy mess, combined with a snooty attitude from serving staff when asked for the I ingredients to avoid a nut allergy made it a very disappointing experience 😕

The Hidden Hut is consistently fabulous, year after year. The crab soup today was sublime, the steak pasty and sausage roll were fantastic and great value, the cakes and ice cream could not be better. All of this with the idyllic beach and fabulous views...

only do filter coffee, no specialities. reasonble prices. free drinking water & toilets. food looked nice. no alchol.

Great food on the beach, we had the chicken tagine which was amazing! Friendly service in a great location. Parking can be a problem

We stopped here for lunch whilst exploring Roseland Peninsula. As we were driving we had to use the precarious roadside parking down the side of the lane which leads to the beach which is fairly sketchy. However it is well worth the hassle of getting...

Had a fantastic lunch - everyone had something they enjoyed and all want to return. The setting is beautiful overlooking the beach, with the ability to eat at the tables or take food down to the beach. The staff are wonderful - very accommodating and...

On had ice cream and soft drinks which were very good if a little expensive, try the still Sicilian lemon lemonade for a refreshing drink on a hot day, beautiful location.

What a find. Great, and that’s an understatement, food. Amazing location. Overlooking the excellent beach and it’s calm waters. Just can not recommend enough

On the first day of my holidays, My family and I went to the hidden hut. It is a beautiful place to dine on a Saturday afternoon, overviewing the beach, I had the hake stew which was surprisingly very average as I had heard this...

Wow amazing squid stew one of the best things I've ever eaten superb and must try if your in Cornwall you won't be disappointed

Best steak pasty and salt caramel ice cream in all of Cornwall, served in amazing surroundings by the most pleasant staff.

For once in my life I’m speechless. Great food served in a stunning location. If you are anywhere near then give this place a visit. You will not be disappointed.

Quality of food never fails to impress. Not the same ols same old you get elsewhere but a lot of thought goes into the menu.

Surprise end of walk culinary masterpiece….simple but so good in the sun and bring your own booze….how could pea, asparagus and leek soup be so good. Sadly no sleepover as I would still be there. Thank you 🙏 🗿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A beech hut beyond fabulous. Lovely diverse but concise menu from which you can have a full lunch, light lunch, pasties and ice creams. We had the curried cauliflower soup and a Dahl both with accoutrements. Full of flavour these two were utterly delicious and...

Great food. Fresh ingredients. Made there and then with knowledge and care of what works together. The veggie dahls are fabulous. Best location and views of the beach and sea. Parking near. Dog and child friendly. We've used Hidden Hut's recipe book and it too...

Great Al fresco Sunday lunch! Great crab soup, pasties and sausage rolls. I agreed with previous reviews that the prices are not cheap but it is a gourmet meal in outstanding setting. We’ll worry it as a treat.

This was definitely a meal to shout out about😍 The hidden hut only does takeaways but there are benches and tables scattered around for you to enjoy your meal with a view 😄 It helped that we had the most glorious day with wall to...

What a wonderful little place! The views and the food were amazing! It is pretty pricey and the queue to order was over 10 mins but the staff are friendly and efficient and it’s worth the wait.

We've been here several times over the years and the hut rarely disappoints. Seafood curry was one standout dish last year, dhall another. This time the smaller snacks grabbed attention. Rich, meaty peppery steak pasties and light savoury sausage rolls held particular appeal for our...

The food was as good as ever. But the ‘peak hut’ review is right. The prices charged now are approaching the cost of restaurant food. The increase in a year is about 50%. The hut needs to keep the cost down if it is to...

Absolutely love the food served here - quality, tasty, flavoursome. We've tried many dishes and everyone have been superb. Very organised so you don't have to wait long (even when there's a long queue). We usually buy our food and take it onto the beach...

The hidden hut is a little gem which offers amazing views and scrupulous food. We both had the squid stew and it was without a doubt one of the tastiest stews we've had. Top that off with warm soft bread rolls and it really was...

Worth picking this beach for the food. Beautiful beach food of a very high quality. Quality food you would not expect on a beach.

We were told to head to The Hidden Hut by someone in Fowey so headed over on Monday afternoon just before they closed. It was an absolute delight, the food was wonderful; we had the tomato soup, cheese and onion pasty and the hummus, and...

Stopped on coast path walk. Excellent location overlooking the beach. Food and business set up was very good with food quickly delivered. Negative would be the lack of recycling as there was only one bin with recycling said to take place off site so as...

Wij hebben hier alleen maar een hot chocolate gehaald en die was nogal zoet. Maar de plek is fantastisch en...

This was my fourth visit. Yes, the food is tasty and wholesome. But I'm calling peak Hidden Hut. The views are lovely, but less special when - even on a chilly April Saturday at 1400 - you're sitting on a grass bank with 20 other...

With a daily changing menu this hidden gem attracts a diverse range of customers who love their dining experience. It was so good that we returned the following day as we did not want to miss out on a wonderful culinary sensation it was well...

We had been told about this Hidden Hut and wow the food was amazing and a lovely relaxed way to eat it sitting on the wooden benches overlooking the beach. I had soup and my husband had a Cornish pasty finished off with cakes, we...

The Hidden Hut completely lived up to expectations! Their lamb stifado was worth the two boats & 1.5 hour coastal walk each way to get there from Falmouth!

Had the most amazing soups on a blustery Sunday. Loved the new installation of tables with each of the benches. Never disappointed here.

On the south coast path overlooking Portcurnick beach and 50 yards from the road down to the beach where you can park (at least out of season). Offers the usual drinks and snacks and a changing and interesting main course (hot) lunch menu. The food...

Easy walk from the car park and a lovely pasty but service could be more welcoming. Felt like we were a bit of an inconvenience

I went here with my family and the service was excellent. We got our food very quickly and the seating areas were in good condition.

A beautiful little find, tucked away over looking the beach. Outstanding location, beautiful views, lovely food, great staff - what's not to like?

Hidden it is at the end of the narrow road which leads to unspoilt and uncommercialised Portscatho beach. Just above the beach a rudimentary but well thought out café serves tasty soups and pasties all year round to everyone hardy enough to eat a homespun...

A truly superb lunch. Expertly cooked food with real depth of flavour to every dish. Friendly, smiling and chatty service with a genuinely warm welcome. Absolutely perfect. Thank you.