The Old Cellars Restaurant in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Closed at 3.20 rather than the advertised 4pm (on a Saturday), so may pay to phone ahead.

It’s not often you can see the boat that caught your lunch from your table. A real gem of a place. Sitting outside in the courtyard on a sunny Octobers day. If a fabulous seafood restaurant is your thing then you should try this. Delicious fresh crab salads washed down with a glass of Cornish brewed beer. Just the ticket thankyou.

What an absolutely beautiful little gem in a stunning village, we had a traditional cream tea and it was delicious, lovely courtyard seating and friendly and welcoming staff, well worth a visit

Cool little cafe dinner tucked away in the harbour, very friendly service thanks

A disappointing visit today. We won’t be returning. We should have checked the amount we were to be charged for double egg and chips. £14.50! This was chosen as there are few options for vegetarians. My own crab sandwich was tasteless. Sorry but we won’t be returning.

I went to this Restaurant today with my Husband for our wedding anniversary meal. We had Crab Salad. The food was absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly and professional and even bought a bowl of water for our dog. The setting is excellent too. We have been here once before when we were on holiday and chose here because it was delicious last time too. We will definitely return next time we are on The Lizard.

Stayed on the Lizard, at Mullion and visited this place twice for lunch. The service was very good and also friendly, the atmosphere was great for a pub yard, location being very central and opposite the harbour slipway. Seafood Chowder was superb, not cheap, but better value than many other places in this part of the world. Can thoroughly recommend.

The food was great, I had a bacon, brie and cranberry panini which was excellent. Also a cream tea with warm scones and plenty of jam and clotted cream. It was very sheltered so no wind and the service wasn't slow.

I go in the cafe several times on each visit to cadgwith. I usually get my jam and cream doughnut and a pot of tea (if you haven't tried one, you need to) Of course this year was no different but I also tried the Chowder. Which I didn't think I would like to be honest but it was absolutely delicious 😋 Amazing food, amazing tea and most of all amazing staff! The staff go above and beyond and you are always greeted with a smile.

Fantastically fresh lunch, quick service, extremely tasty and really friendly staff.

Nice spot opposite the beach and a pleasant courtyard location. We had two crab salads at £20 each. They were average - although the salad was fresh and plentiful, there was no dressing so it was pretty boring. The crab was only white meat, which I find bland as you need the brown meat for deep flavour. So, overall underwhelming.

So first off, I never ate food here... It was a pit stop from a coastal hike I had just finished and in the way back to the car. However, I wish I would've come back to eat. The first thing you need to know is that this is a seafood place... And the sea food they cook is literally offloaded from the dock just a few yards away... It doesn't get fresher!! My wife had the crab bisque and she said it was just terrific...a definite 5 star. The restaurant itself is kind of tucked into a grotto of sorts right off the street. It has a lot of character. I wish I had had the fish and chips... Perhaps next time!

Busy cafe. Great food. Well priced.

Great friendly service. Had lunch for 3 and each meal was quick and fresh with a particularly good salad.

Good cuisine, a little different but very well cooked. Young motivated team 👍

Lovely little spot and all the food looked delicious! We had the yummy fresh tuna salad. Friendly service from staff. Thank you!

The restaurant is in the small town of Cadgwith. The ambience of the place is very nice and the Old Cellars is also very comfortable, albeit rustic. The food is very tasty and very good quality. The sweet dishes such as: B. the scones are freshly prepared and homemade. The prices are average for Cornwall and therefore OK. A visit to the place and the restaurant is recommended.

Dropped in for two cream teas and a couple of homemade donuts and cream. Both donuts (large) and the cream tea scones were served warm - plenty of cream & jam. Recommended

Treated my dad on Father’s Day to a cream scone and coffee and it was by far the best scone I’ve had on this trip. The jam was delicious and in a little pot, there was masses of clotted cream and the scone was the perfect texture. As for the price I was super shocked as it was far cheaper than I was expecting and the coffees were excellent too. Lovey little pub, with a cobbled courtyard with a gate over looking the harbour. Fantastic

Lovely place run by friendly and welcoming staff. Food was excellent!! Nice little courtyard too.

I was not ready for a sandwich to not have any condiments on it. The service was wonderful and she was very kind and helpful to us as we continued our journey hiking the coastal path!

Just visited with our large family and dogs. Great service, very friendly welcome. We had three meals from the specials menu and kids meals. Although the weather was very windy and cold, it was a lovely place to go and eat at.

We visited this Restaurant last week. It is a nice place, directly across the harbour. We ordered the Fish & Chips and were surprised about the high quality of every Item on the plate. The battred fish was very excellent and the chips has been top of the line - Thumbs up. We come back - definatly.

Especially good salads and everything else was good too. Lovely to find such a good chef in such a remote location in Cornwall where at other venues we found them struggling with staff shortages.

Amazing spot. Had a delicious lunch, the hake special was particularly fantastic. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend.

Lovely Lattee and millionaire shortbread. Staff were excellent and engaging

Popped in for cream tea and crab sandwich today and what a treat. Friendly service and great food, can’t recommend enough!

Just the place after a wind-blown wild wander along the coastal path - and they're licensed, too. Try a Cornish beer with... anything, reallt.

Lovely place for a bite to eat. Panini then Sticky Toffee Pudding and Doughnuts were amazing. Staff very friendly.

Visited for lunch must admit it was our second choice as the Cadgewith Cove Inn doesn’t open until 3pm. The food was excellent lovely fresh local crab and the staff were very friendly and helpful on our next visit to Cadgewith we will go straight here and not bother with the pub. Definitely worth a visit!

Having been disappointed with the nextdoor Cadgwith Cove Inn we visited this restaurant twice. Charming service and very good food on both occasions. I had crab sandwiches the first time and ham, egg and chips the second. Both excellent!

Fish and chips,Spanish seafood stew , very nice , lovely place in a very quiet harbour of Cadgwith

We love Cadgwith.. 😊 When in Cadgwith we pop in for lunch. Thank you 🙏 the staff were lovely. We really enjoyed our meals

My husband and I had a lovely lunch here after our walk from lizard on the coastal path. Had a fantastic prawn open sandwich. Not a cheap place but food and drinks were fab as was the lovely, friendly service

Always a great option in the Cove... Great food, cold beer and a warm reception... super friendly.

Essen war sehr lecker. Bedienung total freundlich. Sehr Hundefreundlich.

Netter Service, absolut leckere Cocktail Spezial mit Hummer, Crabs und Scampi. Klasse auch Fish&Chips und für unsere Tochter, die keinen Fisch mag, das Baguette mit Bqcon. Als wir dort waren nicht Überlaufen und ziemlich authentisch. Wir mochten es!

There was a good variety of food to cater for multiple folk - we struggled having a mixture of folk who were veggie or allergic to seafood so food was hard to find in cadgwith. Beer was very expensive. Nice venue close to the harbour with a good amount of shade. Dog friendly but staff were generally very rude. Ok experience but would advise going elsewhere if you have the options.

Easily missed at first glance, but well worth checking out. Ideal for fuelling up before a coastal hike, or for enjoying a well-earned treat after a strenuous walk. The seating area is mostly within an enclosed courtyard, with shelter available from the sun (or rain) if required.

We used to enjoy visiting the Old Cellars every year. This year - our first visit since before COVID - was disappointing. Cadgwith is a very attractive village and the Old Cellars used to be a great place for tea. The table and menus were very sticky. We were told this was caused by the antiviral cleaner. That was probably true, but the crumbs and marks we pointed out were ignored. In general, the staff were not friendly or helpful. The biggest problem was the scones. They were taken to another table, where the people sitting peered over them and moved the plates before they were brought to us. The scones were warm but had leathery outsides, as would happen if they were heated in a microwave. The bottom of one of the scones was badly burned and it should not have been served. Tea was OK, served in a metal pot with no separate hot water (I expect it would have been provided on request).

Good location and meal but we should have been advised when we sat down that there was a 50 minute wait

Great food. Friendly welcoming staff.

The Old Cellars has a number of seating areas but the evening one was in the small inside area with limited seating and needs advance booking. Due to the kitchen being so close to the dining area you get a lot of noise from the clatter of pots and pans as they are cooking which is not conducive with a relaxing dining experience. The real negative was the fact that by the time we left our clothes, including our coats hanging on the coat rack, smelt of cooking oil. This could be due to again being so close to the kitchen area or the extractor was not working. Having said all this the starters were very good. The Lobster Bisque with Cadgwith Crab Rarebit was very good and full of flavour but could have done with a bit more crab. The Pan Seared Scallops were perfectly cooked melt in the mouth. The Chicken and Chorizo Paella with crusty bread was a little thick and gloopy it need more liquid and sadly the bread was not crusty. There was ample chicken and chorizo but the chorizo could have been sliced thinner or cut into smaller pieces but overall a nice rounded flavour to the dish. Unfortunately, the Crevettes on the Surf and Turf were tasty but just over cooked and almost rubbery. My steak was full of flavour but a little dry and the béarnaise sauce fell out and not poured smoothly from the pot but tasted very nice. The red cabbage coleslaw overwhelmed the plate was and the red cabbage could itself could have been sliced thinner and half the quantity on the plate. What really spoilt the evening was the 500% mark-up on the Tesco own brand Pinot Grigio wine, they could have at least taken the Tesco label off before serving!! Overall the food was ok but way overly priced.

Quaint, Cornish, good service goid food

Very expensive crab sandwich. Cheap bread and no brown meat. Lacked flavor

I was disappointed to find the crab sandwiches were made with sliced factory bread. Furthermore there was no brown meat so lacking flavour. The shocker though was reserved for the end. Five crab sandwiches and five drinks came to a total of £72

The crab sandwich & shared bowl of chips was just what we needed after a walk along the coast.

We had read the reviews on the Old Cellars and decided not to go . However, we were booked in at the pub and they closed as the chef got Covid. We booked into the Old Cellars for 3 evening meals and Sunday lunch. The...

Excellent Food, Service and View, could not ask for more ... Highly recommended 👌

Good food, congratulations to the cook

We’d walked the coast path from the lighthouse, with delightful Cadgwith the village to get to. The Cellars is hidden in a courtyard and where we sat was a real sun trap. Simple, tasty panini with salad, tasty coffees and friendly prompt service ... great....

we stopped for brunch, both had sandwiches and both were tasty and filing the tea was great good food and good service what more can you ask for

Great location, and great panini. Unusual to pay before the food has come with table service, price is a little high for what you actualy get, also table was realy sticky and quite a long wait. And some grittyness in the salad.

Visited solely based on the reviews. Sadly a dissapointing experience. Whilst the service was first class the food was not. We went for Ham egg and chips. The chips were overcooked only one egg and processed ham. It was bulked up with salad and coleslaw...

We just had the best cup of tea ever, they gave us a really big pot with 4 teabags for just 2 people, it was wonderful.

An excellent relaxed atmosphere for walkers on the SW Coastal Path, for tourists, and is well frequented by friendly locals. The seafood dishes are scrumptious, and service is welcoming and customer-responsive.

Lovely place, beautiful position, good food and friendly service, seafood specials are very good. Stayed in Cadgwith so used the Old Cellars more than once.

We stopped here to treat ourselves to a cream tea after finishing our coast path walk from Coverack. We weren't disappointed - the two scones and mountains of jam and cream were more than enough to share between the two of us. Staff were friendly...

Delicious, authentic food and friendly staff. They have a general menu with scampi and burgers and then their specials menu has amazing quality fish dishes. We chose the sea bass but could easily have had anything in the menu. Cadgwith is a beautiful, small fishing village well worth a visit.

popped in on the off chance and, in spite of being very busy, a table was quickly cleared for us. friendly welcome, efficient service, great cheesy chips. we will certainly be back to explore the menu properly, hopefully the scallops!

Delicious food, fresh food, friendly service, I really recommend it.

Last day of my holiday, went in as the specials looked nice. Staff gave us our food then interrupted us saying we had to pay more for the food we were already eating. Was forced to pay more then then was called an offensive name...

If I could give less than one star I would. As we walked in to the courtyard today we asked if they were still serving, the young waitress rolled her eyes and said 'yes unfortunately' We should have walked away then. As we were finishing...

Lovely food, nice staff, quick service

Nice atmosphere and good location. The Waiting Staff were good but the Crab soup was thickened and very poor. Bread pale under baked.

The little coastal village of Cadgwith was somewhere we had never visited before, but we were not disappointed. Lunch was at the Old Cellars, I had crab soup and the beloved had a panini. The staff were very efficient and service was quick. We were...

Had lunch here in the courtyard. Service was very good and the selection of (mainly) seafood snacks and meals was outstanding. Very pleasantly surprised by how good this place was.

Lovely staff, great location, nice menu and very attentive for our family member with a dairy allergy. Child friendly and clean too. We spit outside in the barn type thing that was home to some little birds and lots of character. We had crab salads...

We were a family of seven, looking forward to a good lunch. We ordered drinks, then food. The drinks came, we drank them and then ordered three more. We were asked to pay the whole bill….before the food arrived. Then after we ordered extra drinks...

We stopped off for lunch at the Old Cellars last week during a walk along the coastal path. After being showed to a table we were completely ignored. Another couple entered the restaurant ten minutes after us and were served immediately. I tried to get...

Lovely food and friendly service. Good choice of food and drink. Great for eating outdoors. Central location, very close to the sea.

Great food, excellent service and a great location.

We popped in on our way through Cadgwith for a coffee and ended up staying for over an hour chatting with some locals, other holidaymakers and ordering the famous donuts! It was one of those impromptu experiences that ended up being amazing.The donuts are listed as 'famous' on the menu and I thoroughly recommend trying them and finding out why, yummy! Great atmosphere, welcoming and a perfect sunny morning coffee stop.

I was passing through Cadgwith with some friends on the coastal path walk. We hadn't intended to stop but someone fancied a cappuccino, and other customers shouted that she had to have a cream tea - which turned out to be delicious. I turned up...

We had the fabulous crab sandwiches - all crab, not bulked out with mayo - followed by a delicious cream tea with warm, light, fluffy scones.

Gorgeous location! Extremely busy so I give this review with some understanding that these things do happen. My mum had the crab sandwich and it was superb. I had the prawn salad and it was not so great. The prawns and salad came with no dressing at all. It was a bowl of prawns and a plate of lettuce and I sat there for 30 minutes before anyone came over or I could get someone’s attention to find out it should’ve come with coleslaw and dressing…they brought the dressing out (after my mum had finished her food and I had eaten half mine out of hunger) but never brought the coleslaw and didn’t really seem bothered by this mistake. I would try this place again as it has wonderful reviews and in a great location.

Disgusted two of us ordered scallops, over nine pounds There were 3 very small scallops in a shell dish in a sauce, the sauce was nice, a very few leaves of parsley around edge, that was it, no side salad no bread to mop up juice Other meals crab baguette shell in crab not particularly nice apparently, bacon baguette cold bacon. Waited and waited had to pay up front, not surprised!, complained about scallops, waitress said she will tell them, but no apology. I never complain usually, but probably worst rip off I have experienced. Very sad as a favourite place to visit.

At last open for evening meals. It may have been cold outside but had a Pimm's Cocktail and dreamt of Summer! Great steak cooked to perfection. Couldn't finish the Chocolate Torte - one step too far!! But had to have it. Will be going back.

Nice homemade donuts. I recommend plain ones. A sheltered place to take a break. Toilets clean. The lunch menu looked amazing but our timing was off. A beautiful setting, in a traditional Cornish fishing village, that wants to stay that way.

Went here with my mum for lunch and we both ordered the crevettes. It was delicious! Food and service just fantastic, can't fault it. Thank you for having us, and see you soon!

Food only being served outdoors right now, but as lovely as always. Had a great homemade crab soup in the sunshine. Spectacular.

Small courtyard with really good food. We had the lobster bisque and the crab soup and really loved them (and I’m not a soup person). Deserts were also really good. We had a homemade donut (warm and perfect) and a millionaire’s shortbread (also exquisite).

Great courtyard location and nice staff, but food a bit underwhelming and our salad hadn’t been properly washed... there was mud under it on the plate and no apology from the kitchen.

Cadgwith is a must visit place. Magical coastal views and thatched properties. Called in for lunch. Fresh produce at fantastic value. The special of the day, Seafood Cocktail, lobster prawns etc, was cheaper than a crab sandwich in the shop across the road. Lovely safe...

Beautiful fresh fish specials..we had the mussels prawns and the old cellers lobster cocktail..all fresh and beautifully presented..great service and lovely sunny court yard..lookkng forward to trying lots more fish specials..excellent choice of beers too..

Lovely little courtyard, great place to stop off for food and a drink. Staff were excellent too

Visited for lunch on Friday. There are some benches in the courtyard that are well spaced. It was a sunny day with a chilly wind - but we were sheltered enough to feel comfortable. A good selection of daily specials including mussels and crab soup....

Lovely food freshly cooked. Great location and service

Wonderful food especially the doughnuts and pizzas

Visiting the village for the first time we popped in for coffee and cake. There were tables outside but in the shade and too cold. Inside was quite gloomy and uninviting. Amercano coffees were good albeit on the small side and the carrot cake and...

After returning to Cadgwith after 35 years. Fantastic being back and visiting the old cellars as I did as I child. The Donuts were as I remembered and cadgwith hasn't changed. Great service and kids loved it. Great memories

Crab sandwich was wonderfully fresh and delicious. Crispy chips were cooked to perfection. Topped off with views of the cove and fishing boats makes for the perfect lunch stop. Did I mention that they make home-made donuts with lashings of jam and cream? Heavenly.

Taking advantage of one off tourists in charming old village location. Toilets out of commission and directed to filthy public toilets nearby. ( sorry " Covid " is not a valid excuse for this idleness ) Service extremely slow and food poor and overpriced.

Popped in on a walk from Lizard Point. It was only going to be for coffee but I saw there was crab and couldn't resist, so went for the crab sandwich which came with a side salad, coleslaw and chips. Plenty big enough for a...

Great little spot for coffee and eats. Don't forget to have a jam donut.

We have been staying in Cadgwith Cove, every year, for the last four years. We never miss visiting The Cellars, several times, during our stay. Food great. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Great scenery.

Excellent food and good service

Good food, good service and friendly.

Had a fab cream tea in the courtyard

Very disappointed Poor I would have given less score if I could . To be honest I never post a bad review but as I feel you wasted my friends money who paid I have decided too. We made the effort to go following the...