The Mill Bistro in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

A lovely evening organised by the British Legion, sadly let down by the awful food and service. An hours wait to get our main meal, which was just about warm but burnt, and a further 35 minutes to get our desert. The service was slow, the food was burnt and inedible. All this for £25 a head. No thanks. Not going next year.

This promised to be French-style bistro and that's exactly what it is:busy, tables close together, informal table setting etc. The menu is not huge but every item we ordered was perfect. If it's not on menu, they ain't got it - all fresh. We loved our meal and the friendly service. Very French, fun and enjoyable.

Delicious classic French dishes, washed down with some good rose. Exactly as you would hope. Good value on the mid-week deals too. A delightful local treat

A very good local bistro (although not local to us). Good place to meet friends for a relaxed meal and chat. Attentive and good service.

A favourite with locals who enjoy a piece of France on their door steps. Not the posh formal style, but the local country bistrot.

Had a lovely meal at Mill lane Bistro on Valentines Day. Took the lunch on the day option and seemed to eat earlier than the rest of the bookings, who started to arrive as we were leaving. But even though there was only one other couple eating at the time we were, that did not detract from our experience. The lunch menu was very good, with enough choices for an enjoyable meal. The only negative was that it would have been nice to decorate the place with a theme for that weekend; something a bistro we used to go to did, which made the event even more special.

wasn't told about set menu. very expensive. food was good

This place is amazing, we moved down to Essex now but still find time to come back as it's just absutely flawless

Slightly unfortunate that as the night before Valentines, there was only a rather expensive set menu, but overall really good.

Just nice French food. Simple French style Bistro serving lovely food at a reasonable price. Decent wine list and nice service.

Have visited Mill Lane Bistro a few times before and have thoroughly enjoyed it. This time the food was ok but the service was below the usual standard (maybe because the owner was absent on this particular evening). Waitresses seemed slow to take orders and we sat for ages just waiting to order drinks. The thing that really annoyed me was that when presented with the bill we were overcharged by about £75, being charged for 2 bottles of port instead of 2 glasses. Our party had spent £200+, so luckily we noticed and had it corrected. It was a fun night out, but just not as slick as usual.

Very good french cuisine, fairly priced. Great wine selection. The staff is very polite and helpful. Great evening.

We enjoyed our first time here on a very cold night The food was tasty but with all the extras being heavily charged the meal came to over £45 per head for a 2 course and a 3 course meal which I thought was an awful lot for what we had.

Visited the Mill Land Bistor for New Years. The service was quick and the waiting staff were friendly. Food was good quality although the main course took a while to appear Only distraction was other dinners who were seated a little too close for our liking but the meal and ambiance were just right.

Asked for a rare to medium steak, got well done. It was replaced satisfactorily although the cut was quite grizzly. The Bouillabaisse was delicious. Been several times before and will return

not bad and good service but a little pricy I felt.the beef bourgignon was ok but vegetables with it , not in addition to, would have been good.

My friend and I like to meet somehow halfway between our homes to have dinner. We have tried a few restaurants in West Hamstead, and so far Mill Lane Bistro has been the best one. The restaurant is very warm and welcoming. We had very nice food, a lot fitting for my friend who is a vegetarian. The wine list is short but good choices. The waitresses were friendly but not the most attentive. We will be back.

La comida es genial por favor no me malinterpretéis sin embargo el lugar no es merecedor de restaurante No1 en torpoint. Es un club de fútbol en un aparcamiento.

authentic french, very quite at lunchtime but very good food.

Accurate reviews encouraged us to try this restaurant and were not disappointed. Nice to see French bistro with authentic menu, could have been sitting in a side street in Lille and food to match.

Hemos estado aquí dos veces y ha sido excelente en las dos ocasiones. La comida es fantástica y el ambiente es estupendo. Lo recomiendo sin duda alguna.

Fui con un amigo para el almuerzo de domingo. Nos dieron una bienvenida encantadora de Maria y un gran servicio en toda nuestra comida. Ambos nos eligió los dos platos por £10,95 , bistec y hongos flan con una salsa muy sabrosa, seguido de pegajosa pudding toffees, y la comida era deliciosa. Teníamos pan casero en la mesa para empezar, que era muy agradable. Ya habíamos comido aquí en una cena de cumpleaños de noche y hemos reservado a obras comida de Navidad aquí también. Lo puedo recomendar. estupendos precios, comida estupenda, servicio estupendo ... ¡una maravilla!

The food and service here was wonderful! Will definitely be visiting again

Excelente comida a un precio asequible! La calidad y la presentación era fantástico! Sin duda lo recomiendo!

Excellent food, just my neighbour was talking so loudly that we thought she was talking to the entire restaurant. Could a civilised restaurant of this kind warn or ban the unfriendly customers?

We visited again today ( our second time). The food as before was outstanding. Really good service and atmosphere. There is a very good choice on the menu which also has a list of 'Specials'. We have eaten at many good restaurants but the food here is seriously hard to beat and the prices are excellent. We would highly recommend to anyone. We will be back again very soon.

Seven of us went to Mill Lane Bistro for a special occasion. Tables are rustic, but food is not. It's traditional French fayre, executed very well, as far as we could tell... as we never got to the puddings. After the starters, the friend next to me felt water on her clothing. It was dripping from the ceiling. The manager, in true French style, put down a Champagne bucket to catch the drips. Soon after, a trickle of water made a ceiling light bulb explode. There was a baby in a pram near it - fortunately unharmed. The manager looked like a rabbit caught in headlights. We had to suggest he turns off the lighting circuit. When the glass globe of the ceiling light close to our table started to fill with water, my friend decided to move herself and my son to a far table. Thank God, as the globe came crashing down soon after. She could have been concussed or worse. The manager at that point was in blind panic, paying no attention to the welfare of diners. We had channelled the spirit of the Blitz while eating our mains, but in the face of such indifference, we decided to abort the visit. Given the scale of the disruption to our meal and the potential harm, the discount was measly, came only after I asked, and with bad grace. No apology for the disruption or danger. He did not even say goodbye. I will not go back, however nice the food.

A friend and I enjoyed a 3 course meal at Mill Lane Bistro. The Bistro is very cosy and warming. All 3 courses were delicious. The wine menu was impressive and the bar staff were friendly and helpful, even making us a cocktail that wasn't on the list. I'd definitely recommend it.

I would highly recommend booking in to The Mill Bistro, you won't be disappointed. The food is stunning and the presentation is beautiful. We had a lovely time and will be booking in again soon.

It was a quiet night, so service was attentive and excellent. The menu choice was vg and the food was well prepared, cooked exactly to our request and very good indeed. Overall very good and recommended

I really enjoyed my visit to this restaurant. I had relatives staying and wanted to take them somewhere different from the usual Sunday roast establishments, we were pleasantly surprised by the menu catering for all tastes including fussy eater and vegetarian. The home made bread which was offered by very pleasant waitress was excellent. the waitress explained the menu and left us to decide what we wanted . the food was well presented and for the price excellent value. I couldn't eat any tea that night and my visitors were not only pleasantly surprised but said they would recommend this to any one who might visit the area.

Not a massive menu but it's all so good. The Bouillabaisse was a delight with a tasty broth as was the ample portion duck. Well worth a visit

Perfect, great tasting food without the price tag! The best food available on a Sunday around the Cornwall/Devon area! I cannot recommend this bistro enough, service was excellent and the food to die for! Thank you for a wonderful Sunday afternoon.

We had a table of eight, and a couple of fussy eaters as well as a Veggie and for once everyone was happy. Beef was fantastic, pie was full and the friendly staff just kept checking to see if we had enough veg and sauces etc, which was useful as Nan does like a lot of sauce. We didn't think we would have room for dessert but they were just too tempting - best Brulee ever and the sticky toffee pud went down well too.

Although there is a variety of restaurants around the Torpoint area, nothing compares to The Mill Bistro! With affordable prices, great tasting food and friendly staff, there is no better place to go for your Sunday lunch. The range of food is brilliant, from the delightful Jacob's Ladder to the vegetarian options to specially designed menus for children- there is something for everybody! With vibrant starters, succulent mains and irresistible desserts, you can't go wrong with offers such as two courses for £10.95. A definite recommendation for anybody looking for good food with a very affordable price!

My wife and I visited Chefs Maria and Richard who have transformed Sunday Lunch into a gastronomic experience. It was simply outstanding. The town is screaming out for high quality cooking with a full range to suit all tastes. Carvery it most certainly is not! Richard is a C F E catering school tutor and with Tanners in Plymouth. Maria is a well known local high quality chef and works for celebrities who often "hide away around the Torpoint area". This is a venture that deserves to succeed. I have eaten all over the UK and abroad and I have no hesitation in recommending it to you. Fine Dining at Mid range prices.

I hate to be boring. This has always been an excellent restaurant, and it still is. I went there on Saturday. Its had a coat of paint, so its a bit brighter and more modern looking. The menu has been updated too. But worry not. We had an outstanding meal. Good wine, great service. Book ahead. It was busy, and deservedly so.

I love that it is a bit outside of the main / central locations, it is cosy, the manager is super helpful - he clearly loves his job - and I will definitely come back cause the food is also superb! and so is the wine

We were surprised at just how good the food was and what good value it is mid-week when they have a two or three course offer. The French staff are attentive without getting in the way and all in all we look forward to returning to this authentic French bistro.

Our 5th visit and we will keep coming, fantastic place. The food and service are just splendid!

Great find in surburban West Hampstead. Lovely French inspired food, nice wine and great service, what else could you ask for?? Highly recommended and great value with the two course and three course deals

Fantastic menu. The service however was slow. The tables too small and uncomfortable in a kind of "student" style (one of the tables was a desk!). The prices, however, are of a proper restaurant. There is a lot of room for improvement and this could then be worth a visit.

It's just a great combination; fantastic service, and very good food and wines. 3rd time and we will keep coming back.

Nice place. Food was good although I had higher expectations having lived in Paris. Desserts were very good though and I'm not a desserts person. The bread was very disappointing, not at all the French baguette quality you'd expect from a place like this (like for instance Bar Boulud serves). Will return if I'm close by but not something I would go out of my way for.

Enjoyed evening dinner. Food was enjoyable; tasty, but didn't make me go 'wow'. It's not overly expensive, by the portions aren't huge (you do need sides really), so given the quality of food is say it seemed slight overpriced; would have expected it to be a tad tastier for the price.

Service was flawless. Michelin Star standards without the fuss. When you fi4st walk in you might think it won't be great only because it looks very small and tables a bit tired but I felt like I was back to France having great food and amazing wine. Well done and we will be back, already have a birthday lunch planned there but we might need all the tables they have :-) Highly recommend!

Found this restaurant through several review sites and weren't disappointed. The food was so fresh and service was good. Although the restaurant is a little walk from the tube / train station, it is completely worth it!

We are French and went there to test it. Actually, it was really good and all the dishes and wine were great but... It was expensive compare to the meal we get. Maybe our judgement is based on a comparison with another French restaurant in Kilburn which is 50% less expensive for a meal quite similar. But for people who have a money to spend or for a romantic diner it's great.

Great food for great value - rather surprising. A bit hot in the summer but not too uncomfortable. Authentic French food - will be coming back.

You feel like a local even when you arent! The food was good - we only had mains but they were tasty. Would go back again and recommend to others.

We'll be back to try everything else on the menu. Loved the food, the service was great.

I have been three tiimes to this restaurant for different occasions and my guests and I have always had a wonderful meal Lots of care is taken with the food preparation. It's a true bistro experience in West Hampstead.

Food great. Lovely modern french cooking. Good wine list.

Great food, beautifully presented, charming and friendly service, pleasant and comfortable ambiance

Your booking system did not show that on Monday to Thursday they offer two course and three course meals for £19.50 & £23.50 + Service with almost everything on the menu as normal plus two pound surcharge on two items only. My wife had goats cheese salad and sea bream , I had smoked fishcakes and Steak with blue cheese sauce All cooked very well . Could not understand why it was not packed out .Outstanding value and if you are wine lovers selection of wines by the glass is also very good and picked very well.( I am not connected to this establishment in any way and am treated no differently to anyone else )

My 4th visit to this good local Bistro. Not a massive menu but it's all good and authentic French. Service always perfect. My only gripe is the wine list is a little pricey for average wines. That wouldn't stop me visiting again

Wonderful discovery . Local eatery , great food , ambience and company . Walked past several times over the past year . Don't make the same mistake , step in .

A return visit to this good quality French bistro. My partner and I greatly enjoyed our food, highlights included the chicken supreme and the raspberry crême brûlée. The service was swift and attentive.

A little way from the centre of West Hampstead, this is a bistro with a good atmosphere and old-fashioned bistro menu. Parking nearby can be a bit of a challenge.

Lovely local restaurant . Everything cooked and presented very well, but not overly fussy. Friendly and efficient service. Very French menu, which we loved.

The mill lane bistro Is a great relaxed local restaurant. Food was good, service was solicitous and friendly, and the atmosphere is laid back.

We booked on a recommendation and we were very happy with the service and food.<br />Friendly atmosphere and helpful advice with our wine choice. <br />The food was plentiful and very tasty, presented well with lovely authentic flavours. Absolutely no complaints!<br />Our dessert came with a candle and chocolate icing decorating the plate saying &#039;Happy Anniversary&#039; . Very thoughtful of them, such a nice touch! <br />We were so pleased with the ambience and standard of food from the extensive menu that we have booked again to take some friends.

The bistro is a small and cosy place, tables are &#039;tight-fitting&#039;. Overall food was hit &amp; miss. Stews were nice but our steak was mediocre. Service was ok as it was only one person for the whole place.

Three of us went and we all had a fantastic 3 courses, the food was lovely. I would highly recommend the salmon tartar and the Steak and pork both great main courses.<br />However the service was lousy, every time we wanted a menu, a drink or any other attention we had to shout for it as the surly waiting staff went out of their way to walk around the restaurant without catching anyone’s eye. However this is fairly similar to most restaurants in France so if French ambiance is what you are looking for maybe this is the place

Food was good but v over priced for the type of restaurant. Ambience was lacking and service also lacked any warmth that might have made up for it.

Excellent food and very good wine. The only thing that let the evening down slightly was the abruptness and slight arrogance of the proprietor / manager. Unlike the other staff he could do with being friendlier and acknowledging you when you are leaving given you have dropped £100 on a meal for two. The wine and food selection offers a good choice whatever you are in the mood for. We had snails and frogs legs for starters, the frogs legs pan fried in garlic butter were meaty, tender and satisfying.We both had confit leg for duck which was delicious, thetangy sauce that cuts through the rich duck and complements the potatoes. The skin wasn&#039;t crisp though, which stopped it being a perfect dish.Pudding if different tarts was delightful.

A beautiful little place in West Hampstead. The service was good and we could easily hold a conversation through out the dinner without having difficulty hearing each other. I would recommend ordering a bottle of wine and a number of the entrees and sharing, as the entrees are really the standout for this restaurant.

This was my second visit having had a very positive experience the first time. The ambience is lovely and service good, but our mains were dissappointing, overcooked and over salted. Dessert was fantastic though and the waiter made no fuss about replacing our first bottle of wine when it was very acidic. I will probably still give it another go as it is just around the corner and has a lovley French bistro vibe.

Underwhelmed on this second visit. Starter parfait served with fried bread which was oily and Melba toast would have been better. Lamb shank sauce was overpowering. Steak was fatty.

It is a small restaurant and you could be in a small village in France and the food would be very similar there were 3 of us all having completely different meals and all said very tasty and without using superlatives said the meal was excellent

Mill Lane Bistro is a charming venue, it really does feel like an intimate French bistro but is, sadly, let down by the food. Fish was served under-cooked and when returned was definitely &quot;of&quot; and acknowledged to be so. A beautifully cooked duck breast was spoiled by being smothered in a thick &#039;cherry&#039; sauce (which might have been nice to dip into if served in a separate dish) and the mashed potato and celeriac was hard, tepid and tasteless. Nice venue that needs to get the kitchen in order.

Had a fairly enjoyable meal food of a good standard. The only thing that I could fault was, I had duck was not asked how I would like it done, did not say anything as being a French restaurant expected to get it pink the way I like it but came up too well cooked for me. Also the chairs where not very comfortable and without the 25% discount would have been a little expensive.

The food was very good and the service was pleasant. All members of our group really enjoyed the food. In particular the main courses were excellent. There was also a good selection of wines available.<br /><br />My only complaint was the table we were given. I had booked in advance and we were seated at the rear of the restaurant beside the kitchen door which naturally was in full use through out the meal. As two of our group were overseas guests we did push the point and asked for an alternative but were told none was available. This experience let down what was a good over all evening. If booking again I would ask about table location before confirming the reservation.<br /><br />But overall we enjoyed the evening and I would return.

Wonderful little spot tucked away in West Hampstead. Food and wine are always reliably excellent and Cyril, the owner, goes out of his way to make his guests feel at home. Love this spot for the full French breakfast on a weekend or a delicious dinner. Always a treat (and dog friendly, too!)

A very good restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and chilled out service (in a good sense of the word).<br />At first we thought it&#039;s a bit overpriced, but after seeing the size and quality of the portions realized that the value for money is more than fair.<br /><br />Definitely recommend.

We had a very nice evening at Mill Lane Bistro. Charcuterie board was a great starter to share. We both had steaks for main, and they were cooked just as we liked.<br />Nice atmosphere, friendly service. Also good value with the Opentable 25% off entire bill offer. Highly recommended

An authentic intimate bistro serving wonderful <br />French food by by the owner. Cosy and small<br />With generous portions of delicious French <br />Favourites this restaurant lends itself to <br />Intimacy and good reasonably priced food. The<br />Only thing missing was steak tartare <br />And as a French staple should be on there . <br />Service was good too .

Food excellent. Ambiance lovely. Wonderful quiet, non invasive service from a very friendly host. We had beautiful food and the four of us enjoyed a relaxed evening.<br />So nice in West Hampstead.

Classic Bistro with good food, presentation and ambiance.A little slow to bring Menus but would deffo return

All the food was delicious and I would recommend the pork dish and the chocolate fondant may have been the best ever tasted.<br /><br />My only food issue was that my soup was so hot that everyone had finished their starters before I could begin mine and I then felt I had to rush it.<br /><br />The menu appears overpriced but it&#039;s not for the quality and portion size - extra sides definitely not needed.<br /><br />If booking try for a table in the front part of the restaurant as it&#039;s not the best ambience at the back by the net curtain to the toilets.<br /><br />Overall, for the food I give 4 stars. For more regular visits I would prefer smaller portions with prices reduced accordingly.

The most pleasantly French experience I&#039;ve had outside France (and sometimes inside). Charming, friendly service, delightful ambiance, and excellent food. I had snails, rabbit and creme brulee, and pretty much expired in a haze of calorific deliciousness. Excellent wine list too. Wonderful for a special occasion. We pushed the boat out but it&#039;s pretty reasonable priced for very good food too.

Yet another outstanding meal. Food simple but perfect. Had the best duck I&#039;ve ever eaten.<br /><br />Cannot recommend more.

food was pretty awful. service also bad. everything late or poorly presented. ambience was excellent. also cost far too much!!

We have eaten there several times now. Food is always great but service is poor especially when it is busy. Manager met us by the door, found our booking but then turned away at started taking the order from a table nearby. We were left standing waiting as none of the waitresses could take us to the table (despite the fact it was ready). Our waitress didn&#039;t know the menu, it took her forty minutes to bring the starters and then one was not what we ordered. Beware- you are unlucky not to get the main room table, you will be squeezed in a hallway next to the toilet door, even if you booked. Shame as the chef is certainly very good.

Attentive service, helpful and good value suggestions on the wine. Lovely food, although not quite as good as memories of previous visit. Lovely creme brulle to finish though! Will return soon

Excellent service, a very interesting choice of dishes with daily specials,it is a pleasure to eat here. I enjoyed a mini cheese fondue as a starter, a dish of fine mussels and chips as main, and an excellent tart to complete a most enjoyable lunch which certainly brightened up a wet day.

Mill Lane Bistro makes you instantly feel in Paris. The decor has a charmingly disorganised assembly of collector items, the food is authentic French (try the pate to start with) and the wine list offers broad choice of nice French wines at decent prices. On top of that you get the all-embracing charm of Cyril. Vive la France!

Had another superb meal there on Friday.<br />The food is freshly cooked, it&#039;s hot, it&#039;s tasty, and I always leave feeling happy. The wine is excellent too and not expensive.<br /><br />Do try this restaurant.

We went for a third time for my husband&#039;s birthday and Cyril took very good care of us. The meal was fantastic - even my grumpy father-in-law was impressed. Cyril surprised my husband with a birthday &#039;cake&#039; of profiteroles which was a lovely treat. We will definitely be back. This is a jewel in West Hampstead.

One of my all time favourite places!

Brilliant restaurant in West Hampstead, friendly family run place with beautiful authentic French cuisine.

First time at this bistro and for NYE. We live in the area and was surprised by what a lovely atmosphere it had. The food is more expensive than other local eateries, particularly as that evening only had the set menu at £40pp which was only apparent when we arrived.<br /><br />Food and service was nice and a good place for something abit special :)

We dined on New Years Eve as a couple. The food was very good but the evening was let down by the service. There were only 2 people working and we were ignored for quite a while after being seated as they were very busy. We also noticed another couple come in and left waiting at the door for ages before even being acknowledged by the staff. One more person working would have helped. We were also seated by the front door so were very cold as people coming in and going out did not shut the door behind them.

Nice cozy place with good choice of wine. Food is so so. Service could use a smile and some warmth!

We had passed Mill Lane Bistro numerous times and, yet, never went in. We kept saying that we must visit. And so when my father offered to pay for a night out, we took him up on it and went to the Mill Lane Bistro. It&#039;s a cute little place that has that French bistro feel. The menu is varied as is the wine list. Service was the perfect amount of attentive and relaxed. It was nice not to be rushed as we made our way through three courses. In the end, we were very happy to have stopped by as the food was quite good. My parents, husband and I left the restaurant very satisfied.

Lovely little place, excelent food, great value

We enjoyed our food here; particularly duck belly as a main was excellent.

As always the food was great. There was a festive option (Turkey) which was a nice change. They always have specials and change the menu so even regulars get to try new things... A really nice little restaurant off the beaten track in West Hampstead. A great French wine selection.

Rabbit and duck plates I&#039;ve tried so far have been delicious. The cheese platter is small but varied and rich, plenty for pudding. The wine list is a real treat and it&#039;s possible to order just a glass of most special wines, much better quality wines and choice than most restaurants

Lovely to find a cozy restaurant serving French food as it used to be. Delicious, generous portions, attentive service, obviously popular as many were turned away. Phenomenal value with TT 50% deal. Easy parking.