The Mulberry Falmouth in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Falmouth is blessed with so many excellent places to eat our expectations were high when we visited this beautiful little restaurant with such a fantastic reputation. We opted for the tasting menu and advance notice of a pescatarian in our group meant they had already prepared a suitable alternative menu. The welcome was warm, the service excellent, and the food was exceptional. Every course was thoughtfully constructed and beautifully cooked and presented. It was all delicious but that incredible custard tart desert is worthy of a special mention. Happy to say the evening exceeded our expectations and we’re looking forward to a return visit.

What a gem! Hidden away without any obvious signage, the restaurant is located in an old cellar, painted off white so still feels airy in spite of lack of windows. Lovely, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating waiting staff. The chefs accommodated late notice of a pescatarian diner which enabled us all to have the tasting menu (must be ordered for the whole table) (£70). Enjoyed the wine pairing too (£59). Food was delightful. My non-pudding-liking husband even ate the dessert (high praise indeed). Very small niggles: portion sizes are very small, which may not suit everyone and some of the same dressings etc seemed to be used in more than one dish. Would highly recommend.

Wow! This is a lovely restaurant, one of the best we are at during our stay in Cornwall. First, the setting: the decor is very simple; you sit downstairs and the restaurant has a bit of cave feeling (I mean that in a good way!). There are noise dampeners on the ceiling so you have no trouble hearing each other. The service is very friendly and they’re very happy to answer any questions about the menu or the provenance of the products. We opted for the tasting menu. Everything on it was great. The duck, which was perfectly cooked, and the egg custard tart were particular highlights. We didn’t choose the wine paring as it seemed a bit expensive, but had several different wines by the glass, which were all very good, particularly the whites. Perhaps the only improvement would be if the staff made sure the wines were always on the table with the appropriate dishes. For example, we each ordered a glass of wine to go with the beef, but the meat arrived first. Something similar happened to the table next to us who had taken the wine pairing. But that’s a minor criticism in an otherwise brilliant evening.

Dinner with my wife - we had the taster menu and wine pairing…absolutely delicious….especially the duck and beef…. Georgian wine with the beef was spot on. Really recommend for fine dining

Great food, everything was delicious and well presented. Service was friendly, fast and attentive. We had a great evening

We booked this restaurant a good few weeks ago and got the last table for a Saturday evening, so we had high hopes for a Michelin guide worthy meal. Walked in and were welcomed by the team and seated in the snug (dog friendly area). Presented with the tasting menu and also the small plates menu. The waitress that served us let us try a few wines to decide which we wanted, which was nice. I asked if there was any gluten free bread available (I’d let them know I was gluten free on booking, but there wasn’t). We decided to order 5 small plates between 2 and went with; a polenta mushroom dish, carrots with romesco sauce, John Dory with chicken butter sauce, chicken with orzo and ndjua and pork belly with garlic slaw (although one of the menus said the pork came with cassoulet beans so we had to clarify this). The polenta and carrots came out first, after a few minutes we realised the other small plates weren’t coming at the same time so we started to eat these first. The polenta mushroom dish was pleasant enough but over salted and with very few mushrooms, very small and more of an appetiser than a small plate. The carrots were so so, al dente carrots in a sauce that was fine. The John Dory then came out, a fairly small piece of fish that was in an overly salty sauce again, and the fish was slightly overcooked. Then our pork belly and chicken dishes came out. The pork belly was fine, slightly drier than it should have been and the accompaniments weren’t particularly special, but overall okay. The chicken in orzo dish was very strange, a congealed looking orzo which had no discernible flavour, certainly no ndjuja. The chicken on top was fairly dry and had a kind of boiled taste? My friend couldn’t eat it and left almost the whole dish. After about 20 minutes, when I’d long finished the pork dish, a waitress came to clear our plates and we explained the chicken dish was unpleasant. Unfortunately this wasn’t dealt with particularly well. An awkward ‘oh okay’ with no apology, and no offer of a replacement. We finished our wine and asked for the bill. The waitress from the beginning then came over and explained they’d taken off the chicken dish from the bill, but no apology or acknowledgement that our meals hadn’t been checked at the time. The 12.5% service charge was then added on with no option to remove it. Overall, the food was the main disappointment, lack of gluten free bread provision isn’t acceptable anymore especially with no other carb options on the menu. The service felt amateur and this was highlighted when something went wrong. An expensive and disappointing evening unfortunately.

food was great had the tasting menu, great service can’t recommend enough. Try this place you won’t be disappointed.

Nice place with delicious food. The service was a bit odd, like someone had told them off for getting too comfortable with the customers, and felt very stiff.

Wonderful food, exceptional service.. we’ll be back!

Really enjoyed our evening here Excellent food with service to match We went for the small plates and had one of everything between the two of us All dishes were fantastic and thoroughly enjoyed Good selection of wine and reasonably priced The service is friendly and efficient Falmouth is lucky to have this restaurant

Underwhelming. Having expected so much I was simply underwhelmed. The welcome and service was just ok. One of the restaurant staff was very pleasant. Another apathetic and another very shy and timid. Not once were we asked how our food was. For a very small restaurant that's just unforgivable. With less than 10 tables you should be checking on each table regularly. Food was nice, however we found a number of dishes very salty. Salt does not compensate for taste. Service was surly, impersonale. The food, whilst decent was not always appetising, salty, and lacking in depth. The best dish was the crispy polenta. We visited for a special occasion. Would I return? Probably not.

Dinner. What's the true definition of a hidden gem? Well, we found one in a basement off the high street in Falmouth. With a beautiful,bright and airy interior. It's been open just about two years now. When choosing a place to dine out,we like to check out the credentials of the chefs first. These guys CV's are impressive. . There is a tasting menu or a choice of small plates. We decided on the small plates to create our own tasting menu and just about ordered everything. To start, warm Rosemary focaccia and Cornish seaweed butter. A very tasty Sweetheart cabbage with hazelnut butter. Crispy polenta, Cornish mushrooms, paprika mayonnaise. Falmouth carrots,romesco,pangratato, a little al dente. Newlyn John dory with a devine chicken butter sauce. Cornish hake, pea and mint warm tartar that just flaked so delicately. Philip Warrens pork belly, bean cassoulet, green sauce. With the crispiest of skin,not too sure about the beans. Pastured chicken, orzo, nduja was so tender. To finish we had to try the desserts. The Cornish strawberry set cream and the delicious Custard tart. Dishes were served as and when they were ready. The service was relaxed and charming. We said a quick hello to the chefs before we left and were back at hotel all within just over two hours. This is a hidden gem that's well worth seeking out.

Dinner. What's the true definition of a hidden gem? Well, we found one in a basement off the high street in Falmouth. With a beautiful,bright and airy interior. It's been open just about two years now. When choosing a place to dine out,we like to check out the credentials of the chefs first. These guys CV's are impressive. . There is a tasting menu or a choice of small plates. We decided on the small plates to create our own tasting menu and just about ordered everything. To start, warm Rosemary focaccia and Cornish seaweed butter. A very tasty Sweetheart cabbage with hazelnut butter. Crispy polenta, Cornish mushrooms, paprika mayonnaise. Falmouth carrots,romesco,pangratato, a little al dente. Newlyn John dory with a devine chicken butter sauce. Cornish hake, pea and mint warm tartar that just flaked so delicately. Philip Warrens pork belly, bean cassoulet, green sauce. With the crispiest of skin,not too sure about the beans. Pastured chicken, orzo, nduja was so tender. To finish we had to try the desserts. The Cornish strawberry set cream and the delicious Custard tart. Dishes were served as and when they were ready. The service was relaxed and charming. We said a quick hello to the chefs before we left and were back at hotel all within just over two hours. This is a hidden gem that's well worth seeking out.

we wanted to try somewhere new in Falmouth and my husband and i enjoy fine dining so we decided to the The Mulberry a try it was excellent! it's a basement restaurant so small flight of steps take you down there warm welcome on arrival and shown to our table. simple but elegant decor. there is a choice of a tasting menu or small plates / tapas menu. we went for the tasting menu (the 3 of us) each dish was explained to us and each one looked stunning on the plate they all tasted incredible we were sad when we'd gone through all the courses! the staff looking after us were polite and friendly. as we left we stuck our heads into the kitchen to thank the team. a truly excellent meal in a lovely restaurant. we really hope they get a Michelin star soon!!

Lovely, hidden away restaurant, tucked in a little lane off the old High Street. Very welcoming and attentive staff. The food was excellent, especially the hake. I was a bit confused by the tasting menu versus small plates menu, but we settled for the small plates and we were not disappointed.

We vusited the Mulberry in Falmouth as a treat for our wedding anniversary having read a review of the restaurant. We ordered the tasting menu and the wine pairing. The food was exceptional. My French husband voted it the best restaurant food he'd ever eaten. The food was exquisitely presented and the beauty of the tasting was it really made you slow down and savour and appreciate the flavours and artistry of what was on the plate. We were there four hours, but the time flew! The restaurant itself is simple and unpretentious, everything is about the food. Unfortunately I didn't take any photos of the dishes, simply because we were wholly absorbed in the occasion. But I did manage to photo the menu as a reminder!

This Michelin grade food is expertly cooked and presented better than most actual London starred restaurants. With the wine pairings on the tasting menu, blowing us away. Not cheap, but my god you don't mind spending the money for such quality.

Lovely restaurant for a special occasion. 😁

Staying in Falmouth on holiday, had dinner at Mulberry tonight with my wife. What a pleasant surprise! We went for the tasting menu with accompanying wines - all just brilliant. Lovely food, lovely service, lovely everything. We asked a question about the garlic used in one of the dishes and the chef came out for a chat. We’ll be back next time we’re in Falmouth. Can’t recommend more highly.

Was really looking forward to going but disappointed with the tasting menu and matching wine flight. Didn't feel like a very seasonal menu and nothing special about the food.

Fantastic subterranean restaurant with an exquisite tasting menu. The staff were all incredibly eager and attentive, and you could tell how passionate the lead server was in guaranteeing a good experience. They were also incredibly accommodating for dietary requirements. We let them know ahead of time that one of us was dairy intolerant and they had pre-prepared and printed a dairy-free version of that night's tasting menu, which was just as good as the regular menu. Overall a delightful experience!

Very small portions for tasting menu. Cold celeriac puree ( intentional) but served next to hot venison, hot jus, hot carrot and hot venison Ragu in cabbage - just wrong. Dessert pistachio sponge worst I've every had slightly caught and over baked. Salted miso caramel ice lovely but ruined by sitting on a pile of chocolate crumbs. Overpowered whole dish. Petit four. Awful Then top it all. You don't get a bill just told how much and service charge was added. Was supposed to be a treat birthday meal but left feeling deflated and hungry.

Absolutely fantastic, again! This restaurant never disappoints, it really is the best I've ever been too. The flavours are ones that you never forget. I couldn't recommend enough, go and see for yourself.

One of the best places that I’ve ever dined at. Had a very late sitting, opting for the Taster Menu & wine pairings to get the full experience. Every course was excellent & the knowledge of wines when presented impressive. The atmosphere is light & I’d describe as Greek decor. Customer service was impeccable. Would definitely recommend to anyone that wants a great food experience.

Exceptional on every level. Had a stunning meal with my daughter and every course blew us away. Brilliant food, wine, and service. Highly recommend and I will definitely be returning

Truly excellent - had the tasting menu and it was exceptional. Been to Michelin starred places that were not as good. Highly recommended.

One of the best meals we've had. Yes, portions are small, but they're reasonably priced considering the love and craftsmanship that has gone into each one of of them. Every mouthful was an experience. Standout dishes were the mushroom ravioli, the hake, and the chicken. Service was impeccable; friendly and attentive without being overbearing.

A hidden gem!! Our time at The Mulberry was perfection. We really couldn’t fault anything, the food was incredible, service was impeccable. A must try if you are ever in Falmouth!!

What a gem of a discovery! Dropped in for a midweek meal and was treated to the best 10 courses I've ever eaten. The wine flight was matched to perfection. The food tastes, textures and temperatures were on point. The menu told a story with delicious autumnal drama. The service was perfect and the setting charming. I've eaten fantastic meals all over the UK and this beat them all. So lucky to have such talent on our doorstep. Looking forward to coming back.

A delightful restaurant where quality was the imperative not quantity at every point, the food, service and ambience. Well done to all the staff.

Excellent underground restaurant offering a tasting menu or small plates. We went for the small plates. Excellent Porthilly oysters. We also had the quail scotch eggs, focaccia, mackerel ceviche, Mylor scallops, monkfish and smoked sirloin. All dishes were excellently prepared and presented. Really good flavour hits. Friendly service and nice atmosphere. It’s tucked away so you’ll need to hunt it out!

Is this the best cooking in Falmouth? Every dish from the tasting menu was finely judged and carefully balanced. Oh, and delicious. Highly recommended.

Wonderful restaurant where we have indulged ourselves in a proper treat meal. Ambient setting, friendly service, amazing wines, incredible food. Can dress up or down depending on the occasion you want to make it.

Simply one of the best meals we have ever had! We are regular visitors to Michelin starred and multiple AA rosette restaurants and this was better than almost all of them. We had the tasting menu with wine pairing and the food was phenomenal in both the cooking and presentation. The wines chosen were a brilliant match and were great in their own right. The cabbage dish was such a surprise where a humble ingredient was created into something magical! The setting is fantastic and all of the staff were friendly, relaxed and knowledgable. The people really made the fantastic food into a memorable experience! I would come back to Falmouth on holiday just to go here again - it’s that good!

There are numerous good restaurants in Falmouth but if you are a foodie that loves exceptional fresh delicious mouth watering food you found it professional friendly service highly recommend bookings essential

Went here for my 21st with my mum, the waitress was lovley, extremely knowledgeable and knew the menu inside out and gave us wine tasters and suggestions. Now the food... the food was something else entirely, I don't think I have eaten such good good food anywhere else. The portions are very small but it was heavenly. I have monkfish, Broccoli and we shared some bread and that was sufficient. Would 100% recommend.

Highly accomplished cooking. Beautiful dishes, presented with great care and delicious local flavours. A lovely venue, reminding us of a south european setting, very cosy and welcoming. We shared a number of small plates but the tasting menu also looked amazing. Highlights were the scallop dish and the Purple Sprouting Broccoli. We tried both puddings and they were both exquisite. Relaxed and attentive service, would highly recommend the whole experience.

The food here is absolutely incredible. I had the vegetarian tasting menu, all six plates were some of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. I can't wait to go back when I'm next visiting Falmouth.

This is an incredible place. We had the tasting menu and it was flawless. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere with the highest standard of food and service. We will definitely be going back.

Update 22/4/2023 We visited again this evening and Mulberry is just as good - well done all! Really creative and inventive dishes, all of which tasted superb. Lovely friendly staff. ********************************************************* This place is a little gem. From the moment you walk in, you know that you have found something special. The service was friendly and attentive but not overly so. The choices available were all really interesting (which means we have to come back to try those we didn't have - try stopping us!). As for the inventiveness, creativity and execution of all the dishes we tried, this was second to none. If Google allowed me to award an 'extra special' star, it would be justified here. Please do not let the exterior of the building put you off as you will be missing a gem of a place.

Fantastic food, service, setting. Can't complain about anything. Feel bad it was so quiet on a Thursday evening. Pray people read this and go. All food was a class apart from most things I've had in Cornwall. This was chapping on Michelin territory. The best course was the pork tenderloin with pan haggerty. We ordered another. I can't gauge pricing at the moment as inflation makes it impossible to define what is expensive anymore, but it seemed reasonable given we had a wide range of dishes. Waitress really helpful and friendly without being intrusive. GO HERE! IT'S GREAT!

I enjoyed a quiet Tuesday night meal with a friend at The Mulberry. It was one of the few restaurants open on Old High Street on a Tuesday. The food was exquisite, scallops perfectly cooked, the Pan haggerty with pork loin was incredible, we had 3 small plates each and finished with coffee an petite fours. Every dish from the perfectly cooked homemade Focaccia to the dessert was flawless. The menu held great provenence with local suppliers featured such as the incredible Patricks Patch Forced Rhubarb. The front of house service was wonderful. I'd recommend to anyone who want to experience the best of the Falmouth fine dining scene.

I can not recommend this restaurant enough. The food, atmosphere, incredibly friendly service - all top notch. They are our go to for date night, hosting friends and family, basically any occasion which involves eating out! Recommend booking as word is getting out how great this place is. Wholeheartedly recommend.

Fabulous food. We had the taster menu and wine pairing. Every dish was fabulous, rival any top restaurant. Local produce cooked with love and every item on the plate complimented each other and balanced the dish. A very, very talented chef ( where’s his Michelin star!) and front of house were knowledgable about wine pairing. A fantastic experience. Well worth a visit.

We ordered the focaccia and the quail scotch egg for starters. The eggs were a delight! We then had the mackerel and sweet cabbage wich was delicious. The Pecorino wine was OK. Good service. Compliments to the 👩‍🍳.

The staff was really nice. It's a pretty place. The flavour of the food was really good but I have to say that we were really disappointed. I checked the reviews before we booked. The meals looked amazing on the photos but what we got it wasn't what we saw. The portions were not even half of what we saw in the pictures, it felt like it was overpriced for what we got. Also, the sirloin tasted like it was just taken from the freezer. I wish our visit would be better. We had high expectations but it was not worth it. :(

I’ve walked past this place 100 times and never noticed it before. A simple sign leading down some steps is your only clue to the existence of this treasure. Decorated like a Greek tavern with white wash walls and simple art, the restaurant has both a cosy and classy vibe. The food is served tapas style small plates - we ordered pretty much everything on the menu and it was all delicious. I’d definitely go back! My very fussy parents had a really great time too.

Had the most amazing food, drinks, and service here last night. The small plates were all fantastic, really fresh oysters, superb wine and cocktails, and fabulous wine. Love the stripped back and I fussy decor and lively ambience. Staff were sooo good. We’ll be back soon…

I had the most wonderful evening at the mulberry for a special birthday dinner with my partner. As students, the tasting menu was a little out of our price range so we opted to try some of the different small plates (which was a little cheaper in total) and I must say that it the food was absolutely lovely - we left with belly’s full and big smiles on our faces. Such lovely staff and a beautiful scandic looking restaurant means that I shall be back the moment I get the chance to!

Fantastic food. A choice of a tasting menu or small plates. Its set to get a Michelin star I think. Best in Falmouth, loved the scallops and crab. Fabulous

Excellent food & wine served with care. The flavours and presentation were of the highest standard. Lovely bright interior with Spanish feel. Will definitely return.

Fantastic food and service. The place is tiny, so make sure to book ahead of time. They offer 70GBP 6 courses menu or small plates. The plates aren't that small, though. We had 2 dishes each, and 2 desserts, and were full by the end of it. Scallops, sirloin steak and crab were all very interesting. And for dessert make sure to try the custard tart. It's something special.

We were so lucky to find this place. Definitely fits a fine dining gap in the market in Falmouth. We had the tasting menu with accompanying wine recommendations. The food was a great celebration of local produce, wonderfully paired with various wines. Our favourite courses were the mullet (particularly the bisque it was served with), and the cabbage with black garlic and warm tartar. Flavour explosions! We'll definitely be back the next time we're on Falmouth.

We had a lovely evening here. The food was tasty and nicely plated. The order of our plates came out slightly strange and not in the right order. The small plates portion sizes were also not quite in line with one another. Not big issues. The service was attentive and very friendly.

Best food in Falmouth with amazing wine and great service. Thank you

Just fantastic..! Loved the small plates menu, great wine and service