The Thomas Daniell in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Avoid if you are gluten free. The only thing on the menu for Sunday lunch that is gluten free was an olive starter. The waitress was rude and disinterested, and when I asked for the manager another waiter came to our table. There was obviously no one in charge. I’ve been previously for Sunday lunch and was served a roast lunch but today only offered olives. It must be the new chef who just couldn’t give a fig. I will never be backz

Great food (fish pie and mushy peas), nice, clean atmosphere and friendly service. Definitely a reason to come back.

First Sunday lunch and it was really really lovely. Lots of food which was delicious

I would rate this as ‘good’ ( it’s not average but it’s not very good) Good superb. Staff kind. Service good Very noisy- sounds like being in a pub but all tables were diners. Booked restaurant but was told had to sit in bar area I think better for a group but not for a couple. But remember… food was lovely

Best food I've had in a long time!

Just ate here. 3 boys on bikes heading to Lands End from Exeter. Unreal food and lovely service too. Perfect spot and good portion sizes. Can't complain 👌

We are regulars here dining most Friday nights but during the week we visit other local restaurants in and around Truro but keep coming back to TD’s because we are made to feel so welcome. The menu is limited but that is sensible because what they offer is cooked well and we are always enjoy whatever we select. The key to the success here is the friendly atmosphere that is generated because people are enjoying themselves and are relaxed. Two things count when eating out the food and the service, here the food is on point and the staff are all committed to making you feel special… If your thinking of visiting do not hesitate you will not be disappointed ….

Visited the Thomas Daniel with my group and food/service was terrific hence the two star review today. My problem today was with the ill-mannered bartender. Obviously if this is a true observation on my part, and he clearly regards the restaurant and it's customers from a merely negative attitude. I'm not sure on what the bartender name was, but he was on the heavier side of build and wears glasses. In one way to describe this bartender today is to say he had an exaggerated sense of self-importance and superiority and it's a mystery to me how this man could be the face of this restaurant. Overall, disappointed; and not for the lack of service or food.

Best Pub and even better is the food. Something Truro has been Waiting for. Friendly, tasty food and a long beer list. Service was exceptional.

OMG... what a find! I was losing hope of finding a place that would blow my socks off... well, The Thomas Daniell, has! I had their brisket, and I was blown away with the rich flavours and presentation - or the other way around - I can not recommend this place more highly, just wow!

Staff were friendly and made our dogs feel very welcome. Food and service were excellent. Would highly recommend for a lunch time meal.

Great pub all round, Good service, good food,

Food was lovely. Staff were friendly. Had the crackling for starters that tasted amazing. Also had the ribs for main and my God the best ribs I've tasted 5*

Pretty poor experience. Had a table booked at 8pm. Got there about five minutes early and got a drink. Went to the toilet and there was urine all over the toilet floor. They then said our table wasn’t ready because the people there before us were still on desert. Waited for 25 minutes, and weren’t able to sit down. They then offered the two of us to perch on the end of an empty table of six. We bailed and went to Wetherspoons

The is a lovely atmospheric spot with super friendly staff and even better food! I had the onion bahjis to start and the ribs for main. By far the tastiest ribs I’ve ever eaten and the portion was more than generous! We all had amazing meals, we cannot wait to come back!

Incredible food; we had Fish & chips, BBQ rips, chicken Madeira, the goan curry the lobster risotto. The food was very tasty and the portions were perfect (the ribs were great for a big appetite too!) 10/10 will go again! We also had a mixture of starters/small plates that were delicious, worth ordering if you can handle a full belly 😆

We visited this fabulous restaurant with our family for dinner. The menu offered plenty of choice for us all. The service was excellent and the waitresses were attentive. I would highly recommend the ribs, chicken and lobster risotto. My partner enjoyed the local beers and my daughters and I had a selection of cocktails. We will return, thank you.

Visited the Thomas Daniel yesterday 29/06/2024 as it was recommended by some local friends and we had seen some good reviews prior. Unfortunately we were deeply disappointed in the lack of options and items not available on the food menu. The wait on food was ridiculous and it was clear that the staff were stressed. Manager clearly struggling to run a restaurant and was told there had been a change of chef/kitchen. I am afraid we won’t be back soon on our travels. The bar staff did slightly soften the blow with an apology, hence the two stars but we won’t be returning anytime soon. This was a great disappointment.

Disappointing 70th Birthday: Slow Service and Subpar Food at The Thomas Daniell Full Review: We recently visited The Thomas Daniell for a special occasion—a 70th birthday celebration with a party of six. Unfortunately, our experience was far from satisfactory. Menu Availability: A significant issue was that 30% of the menu was unavailable due to "ordering issues." Some of the missing items included flatbread, onion bhaji, buttermilk fried chicken, ribs, fries, custard, and chocolate sauce. Additionally, on their specials menu, they were missing one of the three dishes. In my opinion, many of these could have been sourced elsewhere. For instance, they only had two more orders of oysters left, which was also a starter. This lack of availability was disappointing and poorly communicated. Better transparency from the staff would have been appreciated, especially if they had informed us beforehand about the limited menu. A call to inform us of these issues would have allowed us to make an informed decision about dining there, particularly on such a special occasion. Service and Timing: While the initial wait for our starters was reasonable (20 minutes), the wait for our mains was excessive. When the mains finally arrived, only five out of six dishes were served. The sixth dish, fried fish, arrived nearly 10 minutes later and was clearly half-full, giving the impression it was hastily put together with whatever was left. When we pointed this out to our server, they returned 15 minutes later with a freshly fried fish, starkly contrasting the other three plates of fried fish, which seemed cooked much earlier. Food Quality: The starters, including the beef tacos, were disappointing—the tacos were served cold. Additionally, the Goan curry was disappointing, tasting more like tomato soup, though the fish within it was well-cooked. The rice accompanying the curry seemed like microwave rice, lacking any freshness. The fried fish mains also varied in quality, with the freshly cooked dish highlighting the staleness of the others. The Asian slaw that accompanied the fried fish was merely cut-up vegetables, lacking the expected flavor and dressing. Bartender: On a positive note, the bartender was attentive and recommended some excellent beers. His knowledge and enthusiasm about the drink selection were impressive and added a small highlight to an otherwise disappointing evening. Additionally, he was the person we gave our feedback to, and he was very receptive to our frustrations, which we appreciated. Management and Overall Experience: The most disappointing aspect was the lack of acknowledgment or compensation for the slow service and limited menu options. Despite the presence of the owners, there was no apology or attempt to rectify the situation. This lack of customer care suggests a low standard of service that is unacceptable, particularly for a special occasion. In Conclusion: What should have been a memorable celebration turned into a frustrating experience with subpar food, slow service, and poor management. We won't be returning, and we hope the establishment takes this feedback seriously to improve for future patrons. Truro is a small community, and word of mouth travels fast—unfortunately, our word will not be favorable. Absolutely disappointed.

Came for the Sunday roast which was really good as always. Would come back for that. They’d obviously been busy as they’d run out of a couple of desserts. ☹️

Absolutely blown away by this place. Went last Friday night with my wife. We had the Brisket steak and the ribs and both dishes were delicious. Outstanding food, brilliant service, and superb atmosphere. Matt from food review club was spot on!

We stumbled upon this place walking into town from our hotel, and boy am I glad we did!! We we're in Truro for 5 nights and ate here 2 of those nights. Superb food and drinks and staff were excellent, couldn't do enough for you. Have no hesitation recommending the Thomas Daniell, it really was outstanding!

We had an excellent experience the ambiance is wonderful the restaurant has never looked better and the food was delicious.

Absolutely love this place, the food is amazing and the staff are brilliant. It’s also a great spot if you’re just after a drink!

Food and services all very good BUT the playlist is absolute rubbish same constant noise This is my third recent visit and twice others have asked for it to be turned down. It shows little thought and imagination. Really needs some TLC to be applied.

Managed to squeeze in a booking on the Saturday evening. Really nice place and ambience Staff were super friendly and attentive during our meal. Had chicken and pavlova. Food was great and a good selection of drinks including local skinners beers. It was a little lively with plenty of drinkers both inside and out too. Will definitely return.

We stayed at the hotel Vara and this place was recommended. I had the sirloin and it was cooked to perfection and was so tender. I followed this up with a chocolate torte, again, perfect. Staff were great, so friendly, polite and courteous. I wish I lived closer as this would be my number 1 choice to eat out.

Made special effort to go for a meal here. It was Not wheelchair friendly. We had to leave having spoken to the manager who reassured us that she will address the issue. We have rebooked & I hope to leave positive reviews.

10 out 10 Great customer service in the lounge area, great check back and great coffee. I always tip whenvee I go here just great vibe before going to work. Thank you for amazing service! And great soups!

I had a meal here a week ago and it was really lovely, although not quite enough veggies so we had to order extra. We went again tonight and to be fair there was no fish due to it being bank holiday Monday but we had an early meal and the mussels ran out at 6.30. My mum and husband ordered fish pie, this was literally all mash potato and a tiny bit of fish. We were very polite and told them at the end . The man at the desk was very nice and said he would feed back to the chef what we said. I ordered all I could being a vegetarian which was cauliflower something.. a bit too pricy for what it was (£20) but fairly tasty. I also booked for the dining room but we were given a table in the top bar where there are tall tables , not brilliant t for 80 year old parents I wouldn’t not recommend this place as I have had a good meal here but not brilliant tonight, for a lot of money.

The food and service here is outstanding! A special mention to the desserts! Its refreshing to see an eatery take some care and consideration in to the dessert offering , as well as starters/mains! Not a sticky toffee pud or warm chocolate brownie in sight! Thank goodness! The best dessert selection I’ve seen any where in Cornwall in years! Mains and sides perfect too and the staff make the whole experience that little bit more special. Highly recommend

Lovely meal and great service at The Thomas Daniell. Both my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal of Beef Brisket and Sirloin Steak. Looking forward to visiting again.

Lovely meal and great service at The Thomas Daniell. Both my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal of Beef Brisket and Sirloin Steak. Looking forward to visiting again.

Amazing roast on Mother’s Day! The meat just melted in your mouth, the yorkie puds had shedded meat in them which made them moist yet crunchy, the veg were out of this world perfection! The gravy and spuds 💯. We had a cocktail too and the service was soo organised, professional and friendly. I would give 6 stars if I could! Soo good we are coming back on Easter Sunday. It’s a one hour drive from where we live! 😃. Well done guys. The whole team are smashing it!!!

Just called in with hubby and our dogs for a couple of drinks and a snack, lovely friendly atmosphere and we can highly recommend the Pork crackling with toffee apple sauce and the Sun dried tomato, onion and feta bread, with roasted carrot hummus, pistachio dukkah.

Been in a number of times since it reopened and had a selection of food and drinks, all fantastic. Food, staff and ambience are second to none. Highly recommend for a meal or just a few drinks!

Visited The Thomas Daniell recently for an evening meal with my partner and was hugely impressed. The new owners have done an exceptional job with all aspects of the restaurant. Service was helpful and attentive without being overbearing, fantastic food and great local beers! Can't wait to revisit on a sunny summer evening and try out the benches out front. Great addition to the Truro scene.

Excellent food, amazing service, value for money and accommodating for vegetarian option. The staff was very attentive, looking forward to coming back again to this fantastic atmosphere!

I’m gluten free and dairy free. Asked if there was anything I could have on the menu,waitress asked chef who told her olives and fries 😤

Best steak I've had in ages. Great service. We had a lovely evening here!

Sunday Roast The roast potatoes were black and obviously re heated from the Sunday lunch menu, the beef was dry as was the Yorkshire pudding. My wife had a fish dish and enjoyed the meal. It was Mother’s Day so I decided not to make a fuss and let her enjoy her meal. Under normal circumstances I would have sent the meal back. Yes I left a £5.00 tip but that was under my wife’s wishes. Very disappointed!

First time here with Mum and brother for Mother’s Day and it was just fabulous. From the warm welcome upon entry to the lovely staff and amazing food, the whole experience was delightful!

Fantastic staff. Food was out of thus world. Highly recommended .

My wife and I used to visit here often but it was our first visit since the refurbishment and change of ownership. Firstly, we were greeted by Steve who was amazing throughout our visit. The decor is simply stunning. Very contemporary, clean, light and airy. The food was absolutely first class. We both had the ‘ham, eggs and chips’. This is not ordinary ham, eggs and chips. I will not go into details and spoil the surprise. All I’ll say is: order it and you’ll never order ‘ham, egg and chips’ from anywhere else ever again. The bread and butter pudding was genuinely the best I’ve ever had. It was THAT good!! My wife loved their cocktails (hence why I’m writing this review). Please, please visit The Thomas Daniell, you will be met with the most amazing staff/service in a wonderful environment and genuinely enjoy simply outstanding quality food and drinks. First class all the way.

Absolutely AMAZING FOOD! Brilliant cocktails Nicely decorated place and friendly staff Me and my other half had the ham egg and chips, it was the best we have ever had! Would highly recommend

Amazing difference a change of management can make. We visited in October 2023 and the reception was lukewarm and that is being generous. Tonight was very different. The menu is small and in my experience that means good. We all had different choices and all were pleased. The staff had the balance just right. They’re when you need them, not over bearing and not inattentive. Congratulations on such a turnaround and big thanks to Steve and Archie for just the right level of service and banter. We will be back.

I went with my family for dinner to celebrate for my brother and my birthday. Lovely atmosphere throughout our dinner. I must say that everything was above and beyond by the staff and oh my goodness the food/drinks were outstandingly amazing and also affordable for a high end place like this. Can’t recommend this place enough!

had some new clients in town, went for Lunch and the Thomas Danial great food and wine and the service was fantastic my clients where very impressed that Truro had such great eatery. i would recommend to all that are thinking of going i believe its under new owners looks like they have got it just right.

Had some clients in the city for a meeting chose the TD lunch wow ! food wine and service was fantastic our clients loved it too and will re visit when next down, certainly the place to go to impress and show off what our City of Truro is all about. well done TD staff

We came for cocktails and dinner, let's just say we were not even remotely disappointed. The staff, the food, the drinks, the atmosphere were second to none — Will be making frequent visits here, bringing everyone who will let me!

Saturday lunch with family. Warm friendly welcome on arrival. Really nicely furnished bar and restaurant. All the staff were really attentive without being too much. We had a variety of meals and sides, all reallly very good. Drinks were also great, nice to have a properly dressed Bloody Mary for a change.

A great spot for drinks with friends. Super nice staff, great drinks and a friendly atmosphere. A great selection of food on the menu too!

Excellent service and incredible food

Great gastro pub, food is excellent in every way.

Wonderful food, great friendly service.

Cool atmosphere day or night, sophisticated yet relaxed, beautifully refurbished,small menu but food and presentation is high quality, very professional yet friendly welcoming team.Alltogether my favourite bar restaurant in Truro.

Well very nicely decorated restaurant with amazing service, nothing was to much trouble. Food was amazing. Only down fall it was a Friday evening and it was a little loud.

We booked ahead for Sunday lunch and it was confirmed that we had reserved a lovely table in the corner of the pub. When we arrived we were seated in the middle of the pub next to a table that had a pet dog with them that was actually sat on a chair at the table. The waitress who was very pleasant came and took our order of 2 roast beef dinners. Before long the food arrived which was well presented and was very tasty. Half way through my dinner I asked our waitress if it was possible to have some more gravey. The young waitress looked embrassed and said yes but its an extra £3. I questioned this, again she said sorry yes it's £3 to which I replied that I would rather leave the food. I was perplexed and quite honestly disappointed that you would charge an extra £3 for some more gravey. Never In all our years of going out for Sunday lunch have we every been charged. Speaking to other friends neither have they. I know people reading this would say its only £3 but it's the sheer audacity that you would charge for it on top of £22 for Sunday.I am utterly disgusted with your choice to charge for extra gravey and would not book again for Sunday roast.

Food was amazing although would have been nice to have let it go down before leaving.. Disappointed by the way we were rushed and asked to leave our table after only there for 1 hour and 15mins. (£100 bill for 2 people) We booked a week in advance 1.30 booking for my friends birthday and by 2.45 we were asked to leave due to another booking needing our seats. Not a great feeling and embarrassing especially when a table next to us (of the same size) were there longer than us! :( *would recommend to check how long your reservation will be.*

Tori was an excellent host for a fantastic time at the Thomas Daniell whilst sitting by the fire place. Great service, great food, great everything

We booked ahead for Sunday lunch and it was confirmed that we had reserved a lovely table in the corner of the pub. When we arrived we were seated in the middle of the pub next to a table that had a pet dog with them that was actually sat on a chair at the table. The waitress who was very pleasant came and took our order of 2 roast beef dinners. Before long the food arrived which was well presented and was very tasty. Half way through my dinner I asked our waitress if it was possible to have some more gravey. The young waitress looked embrassed and said yes but its an extra £3. I questioned this, again she said sorry yes it's £3 to which I replied that I would rather leave the food. I was perplexed and quite honestly disappointed that you would charge an extra £3 for some more gravey. Never In all our years of going out for Sunday lunch have we every been charged. Speaking to other friends neither have they. I know people reading this would say its only £3 but it's the sheer audacity that you would charge for it on top of £22 for Sunday.I am utterly disgusted with your choice to charge for extra gravey and would not book again for Sunday roast.

Had visited in the past but the recent change of hands and refurb with an excellent menu, stunning service and great buzz is an even better experience than before. Congratulations to Neil and his team. One to revisit ......many times.

Yet again a fabulous dinner at this wonderful pub/ restaurant. If you havent been since the refurb you have to visit. Very classy..fresh flowers everywhere and marvellous food. But the very best thing...the wonderful professional attentive and super friendly staff who are committed to making...

These guys have nailed it, fantastic food, atmosphere and service !! By a country mile the best restaurant in Truro for a meal or a just a chilled cosy drink.

This is the perfect antidote to our cold dreary winter! The food was outstanding, the service was a perfect combination of attentive but not obtrusive and there was a warm welcoming atmosphere. Several of us commented on how every little detail has been thoughtfully considered...

What a fantastic place to celebrate my birthday. The TD only reopened a few months ago under new management, and the transformation is superb. It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into every detail: the copper-topped bar, the lighting, the decor, even the...

We went for there Christmas lunch and omg it was absolutely exquisite and couldn't ask for anything better.

Neil and the team were welcoming, friendly and professional. Their service was exceptional. The food was outstanding, my wife loved the Steak and Betty Stogs pie. The drinks were great and there was no rush throughout the meal. As visitors from San Francisco, while staying in Truro, we have enjoyed everything about Cornwall and especially this Pub/Restaurant. While commenting on the decor, and design aesthetics, the former Mayor was sitting next to us, and so gave us a brief potted history of the pub, awesome. Alf & Ann, and we will go back before we leave for California.

What a lovely evening we had last night thank you to all excellent service and the meals where spot on

Great to see this place back open! Looks stunning inside. Had some nibbles and great cocktails, all served by friendly and smily staff! A great evening with friends, Thankyou!

We (4 close friends) enjoyed our Sunday lunch together today and it was FABULOUS! Certainly delicious (3roast beef, 1 roast pork) excellent vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, crackling, and feeling very full… Then, chocolate tortes and treacle puddings. Add a few cocktails and a bottle of Malbec and we could hardly move. Service was friendly and helpful, atmosphere was cosy, soft lighting and festive without being in your face. So glad my local is SO good and I’ll be returning soon.

Sunday lunch is incredible, excellent service also considering how busy it was. 100% recommend.

Fabulous food at the Christmas party. Thank you

3rd time eating here tonight and yet again blown away by the food, drinks, ambience and service. The food is exquisite, far superior to some of the ‘celebrity chef’s restaurants’ we’ve eaten in. (Try the brisket!!) The service is superb, so welcoming from start to...

Wonderful welcome, great atmosphere, comfortable, fabulous service. Delicious lunch all freshly cooked and hot. Coffee also delicious. Even the water tasted good! Will definitely become a regular.

We have become regulars here and are loathe to promote it too highly as we might have a job getting in. Why? Because it’s the best run restaurant/ bar in Truro and we know because we have tried them all. The food is consistently good...

Had the small plates and a few drinks; lovely venue, great service and will be back!

Fantastic dinner, amazing staff and service ☺️

Amazing food, very friendly staff, and an outstanding atmosphere

Wow! Even though this is our local it is the first time we have tried the Sunday roast - I am never cooking a roast again! We have tried the small plates before and they were amazing, especially the zucchini, but this was the most...

Wonderful bustling atmosphere for Christmas with excellent food and great service.

Excellent service, fantastic food and local brewery drinks. Just what Truro needed!

Very noisy acoustics inside. We went on a Sunday evening and all that was on offer was a roast menu. I did not want a massive dinner at that time, so we chose a couple of starters and the cheeseboard to share. 1 tiny piece of blue cheese with 2 bits of bread so I asked for more. The whipped feta salad was all frisee, beetroot and no feta but the fishcake was lovely. Wine very expensive as expected but good. On the whole, won't be in a hurry to return unfortunately.

Have just returned to this gastropub after new owners have reopened after a refit. Excellent lunch of small plates, and dessert. The squid, Caesar salad and monkfish were very good. I particularly enjoyed the dessert of sticky date pudding with clotted cream. Service was exemplary. Good coffee too. Range of beers is a bit route 1, I would like a bit more variety with smaller brewerys guest beers etc.

A superb experience throughout. Classy and warm atmosphere, a real well thought out luxurious decor but in keeping with its old historic building. The service was impeccable, very well cared and catered for by all members of staff. Food, well what can I say!! One...

As a local pub this bar supplies a friendly environment for a quiet drink at the same time a convivial environment

Visited with my granddaughter for Sunday lunch. One of the best roast we’ve had. Absolutely amazing food, excellent service, just what Truro needs. Definitely be back with the rest of the family!

Our first visit but not our last, great food and service, a little on the noisy side but you can’t have atmosphere without a bit of noise and this place has got bags of atmosphere. We were very well looked after and happily surprised at the exceptional quality of the cooking. Highly recommend…..

Great food in lively surroundings, Neil looked after us from the moment we arrived until we left. First class food served with panache the only downside was the wine served on the warm side but eventually with lots of ice the problem was resolved. This...

Absolutely excellent! We turned up without a reservation on Sunday… and it was not a problem! We ordered the roast and it was the best roast I have ever enjoyed… it was sensational! I take my hat off to anyone who can deliver beyond expectation!...

Lovely menu, superb drinks and great atmosphere

Just had a birthday Sunday roast at the Thomas Daniel which was brilliant. The beef was so tasty with all the trimmings. In our opinion it’s a better dinner compared to the Longstore & the Wig & Pen and these restaurants do great food too....

Excellent food, friendly service-but then the experience was spoiled when it came to paying the bill. Presenting us with an immediate request to name our tip was grating (and a little rude) and took the shine off a lovely evening. It’s the last thing we want to think about. Don’t make a customer feel bad if they don’t leave a tip. This also gives the impression you don’t pay your staff well. Please consider just adding a service charge automatically into the bill, if you must.

Excellent lunch for four of us, based around the small plates menu, tapas style. Excellent service. We will come back again.

Fabulous atmosphere, beautifully decorated & excellent food enjoyed the small pates on our last visit, had the Sunday roast this time one of the best roasts in town.

Been twice now. Small plates menu is lovely and the Sunday roast is by far the best I’ve had in Cornwall ever and I’ve had many over the years. Lovely decor and super staff. Can’t recommend this place highly enough!

Such a lovely place. Decor and ambience really beautiful. Young, enthusiastic and friendly staff. The food that everyone else in our large party had, looked amazing. Sadly, as a vegan, there was no choice for me. I had a choice of olives with chips, or padron peppers. With chips. Unfortunately, even the bread had cream in it, so that was a no go. I ate my peppers and went home for a sandwich. Such a shame.

The small plates menu was both varied and sensational. Wine list was perhaps too dominated with big strong entries but it didn't take away from a great meal out.

Now that the Thomas Daniel has reopened, I’ve been a couple of times and the atmosphere, food and staff have all been great. Super attentive, lovely drinks menu and a good vibe. Big thumbs up 👍

Fabulous pub, service is excellent and the staff are very friendly. Cool menu and the food is delicious!!