West Porthmeor in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Very disappointed with staff member who served us today (Liz). I asked about recycling and her response was she wasn’t told where to put recyclable material and it’s not up to her where customers put theirs. I think being close to the sea and using recyclable marked containers is laudable but only if implemented properly. The sign showing where to put cardboard and pizza boxes is lamentable - a piece of plywood written in pencil barely legible or noticeable and not even a bin just a shelf. Let’s hope they get their act together for next season. As the attitude was “well we’re closing for the season”. ie we don’t care!

Superb breakfast, perfect location and really friendly staff. The breakfast burrito was amazing, perfectly spicy. We enjoyed one meaty and one veggie, they were delicious. Very reasonably priced for the location.

What a wonderful location right on the beach. Fabulous pizzas with a huge variety of toppings. Lovely chefs who take a pride in their cooking and good quality ingredients.

Such a wonderful location. You're right on the beachside; get it right and you'll be thinking you've landed in the Mediterranean. The sunsets are spectacular here and the vibe is relaxed & laidback. The pizzas are all handmade in front of you, with the bases being made at the end of each evening for service the next day. Result? - beautiful, fluffy, perfectly cooked pizzas with very generous toppings. Prices are very reasonable too, especially considering this is the centre of St Ives. There is a restaurant, cafe and a bar on site so you can move around to your hearts content. Staff are friendly and largely comprise of locals so you get a real feel for the town if you hang out here. My favourite find by a long long way........

Such a cool little spot where we sat and watched the waves on a wet and windy august night. Under cover with the heaters eating delicious food and cuddling up to my new husband was the perfect evening.

I absolutely loved it here. There is 3 floors, 3 different styles. First we sat on the deck at the top in deck chairs, the view was amazing as we were literally on the seafront! Then we had dinner on the tables that basically touched the sand, had a pizza which was absolutely delicious. Very acceptable prices. Queues were to be expected however could be annoying. They offer takeaway as well. Seating for every option.

Been here many times , fantastic location. Highly recommend everything… Drinks and food all good and reasonably priced. This year we walked over the beach with our dogs every day… at least twice. Great for an early morning coffee and breakfast chiabata. Back for a beer in the afternoon or evening and pizza good too.

Wow! What a lovely spot. We got pizza and ate it on the beach while watching the sun go down. It was such a perfect way to spend the evening. We got a mixture of their pizzas and they were all just delicious. Their portion sizes were also bang on. Plus they also can do their pizzas as gluten free (and still taste really good!!!!). The staff serving were all really lovely. We will definitely go back next time we visit Cornwall. 1000% would recommend.

Visited the Fish Bar at West this evening. This is a strange admission as I really, really don’t like fish. Why did I go ? My wife really, really loves fish and anything for an easy life. I have to say the food was sensational. The seafood tacos were delicious, the sweet potato incredible and I adored the mussels ( and I really, really don’t like seafood ). Chocolate and blood orange jelly is to die for . I can’t recommend this enough. The service was excellent and the location stunning. We were both horrified to realise we didn’t have any cash with us to leave a tip so we must apologise profusely for that.

We had several pizzas from here during our week’s holiday and thoroughly enjoyed them all. The jackfruit one was really tasty. Another time we called in for lunch and had the most delicious quiche, salad and chips. Couldn’t fault any of it. It’s just a shame they don’t serve Rattler cider. The service is great and the location couldn’t be more perfect. The only slight gripe is that it’s quite an uphill walk up the steps to use the toilets, which may not suit people with mobility issues.

Was looking forward to a lovely meal but it was disappointing on the whole. Muscles were tasty, the whitebait nice but not great, chips ok but no more. Unfortunately all served on cold plates so went cold very quickly, I appreciate eating in a pod so outdoors but at Porthmeor cafe the food is served hot and stays hot. In comparison it’s worth paying the extra and having a more enjoyable meal. Unfortunately I won’t be back. I also was up during the night for 2 hrs with stomach ache??

West has a great location on Porthmeor Beach. We visited twice during our visit to St Ives, with very different experiences. The first to the downstairs Pizza/Cafe for an evening drink and impromptu dessert pizza. The staff were brilliant, perhaps being from Yorkshire helped?! And the drinks and pizza excellent. This left us very much looking forward to our visit to the new fish bar. Sadly our visit to the fish bar couldn’t have been more different and disappointing. The staff didn’t seem very attentive, getting the drinks order wrong and slow. The team did check on an allergy and work out what was possible, so good there. Sadly the food did not live up to the promise of fresh sea food, the chef took good ingredients and smothered the flavours with overpowering sauces. The Hake was lovely but overpowered by a Smokey fishy oily sauce on everything, the samphire had been over cooked. We were told the pork and prawn curry was in a broth, which was fine. However again the dish was just in a strong oily liquid that destroyed the flavours and the fresh ingredients. The fish bar has massive potential, but in my view it needs to showcase fresh seafood at its best, not over complicated dishes that don’t work.

The service was out of this world, we had a couple of the waiters/waitresses going through our options as there was vegan food and their recommendations were top! We ordered pizza and a starter of flat bread with various seeds and spices and herbs and vegetables and chips. Everything was fresh and the right temperature, we even had a dessert and coffee and local beer on the tap. Amazing views but the food was fresh, delicious and yummy! I wish I could go back and eat there tomorrow, but am too far away. We were treated very well and looked after and the food was top gourmet standard! Can't wait to go back.

Don’t bother,pizzas are average and over priced ,staff are very patronising, and there is no tangible booking system. Sad really because as it stands the bar/restaurant allows customers to enjoy the beauty of Porthmeor. Not the way to run a profitable and sustainable business.

View is amazing...seafood was not fresh and rude waitress. You read the menu and you think wow! It came and was very disappointing. Old furry prawns is unforgivable this close to the sea. A real shame as the Porthmeor cafe on the other side is unreal and the staff are amazing

Great location, stunning views, decent breakfast, but very rude staff. A real shame cos otherwise I'd love to go back

Tried the new Fish Bar at West last night. Our group sampled most of what was on the menu. Delicious food, good wines, great service and - of course - one of the best views in town (if not the world). All in all a...

Fantastic food , location and service at the new fish bar at West. Perfect outside dining in pod overlooking the sea . We tried most of the fish to share dishes and all were great.

The food was great quality but wouldn’t come back again, which is a shame as this was our first ever visit. The food choice was limited, pretty much pizzas and a few specials but the pizza topping choices were quite strange, unless you like goats...

Really good, tasty food. I had belly pork, with prawns and asian salad, best food I've had out in a long time. Lovely, friendly staff. A really good all round experience

After the walk from Zennor we were hungry and tired but the staff made us comfortable and welcome. A plate of the filing zuppetta and half a cider was the perfect meal whilst himself tucked into an Asian inspired pork belly plate and a full...

Perfect lunch on a slightly chilly September day - comfortable seats, heaters and delectable food. The zupetta with mussels, hake and aoli and a side of chips was a triumph. Good service.

We came here for dinner and had sourdough pizzas which were delicious. The view also made the dinner even better looking out to Porthmeor sandy beach - a great location! The staff were very friendly and the restaurant was covid friendly with staff wearing masks...

Love this place! As the spring high tide bought great entertainment as it sprayed those seated by the waters edge we enjoyed our food and cocktails. Kids loved their pizza and I my Korean king prawn dish - pictured. We stay in St Ives for...

You may have to lower your gaze from the glare of Joules antique gold waterproof coats and the deafening insouciance of the entitled who booked their tables well in advance (natch). Don’t let this put you off as this place is a bit of a...

We had a gorgeous family meal at West Porthmeor Cafe. Highly recommend this place for beautiful food, great location and happy staff! Would have loved to go back but fully booked for the foreseeable future..

Lovely location, nice decor, super relaxed beach vibe. Quite a limited breakfast menu and very draconian about adding extras. And coffee served in paper cups. Also, didn't have any gluten free options which was very disappointing. But the food we did have was lovely. If...

Came here for an evening meal, location is great and our pizzas were OK, had worse and have had better!

Pizzas on the beach after a good days bodyboarding on the beach. The pizzas were nicely cooked and delicious.

Just as lock-down was being lifted, we visited the cafe for some mid morning breakfast after a walk along the beaches with the dog. Restaurant had done a lot to be COVID safe but this did not distract from the lovely location and excellent food....

We have been visiting St Ives for 10 years and this was the first breakfast we have tried at West Beach; we have seriously been missing out! The breakfast was absolutely outstanding with the added bonus of a fantastic view. We will be back next...

Tucked away on the surfers beach (Porthmeor). A cool hideout serving chilled out beach food. We had prawn skewers, pizza & beer. Chilled out, cool view and delicious food. Book early - it’s a gem!

Had a beech chalet (very handy) and came here every morning for coffee and breakfast. Very friendly staff and lovely food, with lots of great gluten free options, including pizza

Delicious pizza and very friendly service! We love the relaxed environment and how close to the sea the restaurant is. Would recommend the prawn pizza, the prosciutto pizza and the garlic bread.

We visited West Beach Bakery after a three hour walk and were very much in need of some quick tasty food - the pizza and quick service did not disappoint.

We have been visiting St Ives for over 30 years and never noticed this fabulous cafe! We visited three times in the end. Food was lovely,very relaxed,great music and fabulous beach views.Outside heaters in sheltered area with blankets for a cosy windy rainy day. Not...

West Beach bakery has a lovely setting and the pizza is good! We were however very disappointed with the quality of customer service we received. After we finished our meal (as a group of 6), we decided we'd go up to the adjoining bar upstairs...

Sorry to see the original and classy breakfast menu changed to nothing much more than breakfast baps. I can get these from a burger van on the A38. Service used to be very friendly but today it was functional. Nothing to complain about, just ordinary,...

We found this lovely little cafe by chance - It’s location is fantastic overlooking Porthmeor beach. They have a large selection of food throughout the day pasties, quiche, salads etc. Staff are very happy and welcoming. Lovely place to stop for a bite to eat...

West Beach Bakery is located at the far end of Porthmeor Beach and is worth a visit. A great place to go as you come off the beach after a long day. There is a DJ playing chill out music and if you can get...

One member of staff made our visit uncomfortable as she spoke to us like we were children waiting for a school dinner she was rude and patronising the place is well over priced so you would expect a friendly service,the next time we visit porthmeor...

Great spot for a snack and a drink. Wide variety of delicious looking food at fair prices, friendly staff and a good selection of alcoholic and soft drinks. Dogs allowed as outside. Definitely recommend!

Stopped off to grab a picnic for our walk to Zennor and we weren’t disappointed. Hands down the best sausage roll we’ve ever had and a delicious asparagus quiche. Heaven!

Great place to eat and drink by the sea. Pizza best in St Ives. A special mention too Gareth and the rest of the staff for superb service and atmosphere. Can't wait to return again in August.

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We had Tiger Prawn pizzas for lunch today, they were light, crispy and tasty with lots of topping. Friendly staff and fantastic Atlantic view. Will definitely be back soon.

Great for a family pizza night. Variety of pizzas to choose from- pricey but never disappoint! Great base and good amount of topping. Pizzas are not served until after 5pm though. Before that great selection of fresh salads, quiches or lasagne at good value. Beautiful...

Pizzas here are lovely, staff are friendly and helpful and the location...unsurpassable. You'll love it.

for a simple beach cafe it has lots of seating inside and out , staff nice but my bacon bap was nothing special, loads of bacon on toasted bap with an overcooked egg. Im afraid it was quantity rather than quality for me . but...

Visited here recently with family, including our two young children. The cafe must have only just opened for the season. The two children wanted an ice cream and as they are only 4 and 6 I asked if they did a children’s cone. The reply...

And much more. Check out the menu on their website. Still the best around, highly recommended with great staff.

Without a doubt the best place to be on Porthmeor with a chilled relaxed atmosphere and upbeat staff this place will blow your mind, not with flashy gimmicks just an original vibe and great food try the prawn pizza it's a taste sensation all freshly...

This isn't the first time we've been and it won't be the last. Friendly staff, lovely setting, good food, just what a beach cafe should be.

We had such an amazing day yesterday at Porthmeor beach. Went to West for a coffee and some fruit. lovely fresh fruit, great coffee. Very friendly staff and great service. Chilled on the beach for a while, went for a swim, then went back to...

As a local I always look forward to west open ing reasonable prices and superb food. Only problem it's not open all year :(

This is ideal if your children have been playing on the Porthmeor beach as they can whip you up a pizza in no time flat. Not at all dressy but the food was first class and reasonably priced.

Fresh vibrant atmosphere, fresh food really reasonably priced. Kids had fried chicken and chips, all fresh food freshly cooked, which they loved. Will visit again. Great location, lovely views.

Sister of Cafe at Portmeor so knew it was going to be good Very informal. lovely setting and had a terrific Avo on toast dish and an amazing french toast with bacon and blueberries. Loved

This cafe (also sells some alcohol) is tucked away at the far West End of Porthmeor beach and so I am sure lots of visitors never see it, but it is right on the beach and a great location. The food looked good, but we...

Went here for a meal on our first night having visited last year. Ordered pizza and a bottle of wine. Very busy but we did not have to wait long, pizza was excellent, thin and crispy, just how it should be.

Best pizza in St Ives by a long way. Made better by the location and view. Just perfect. Won't go anywhere else for pizza ever again!!!

Go for the amazing curry. Sometimes they do tacos and also one of my favourite dishes. Great place for apero drinks post beach day. Great vibe

We were taken here by friends who have just moved to St Ives. It's not in the heavily populated part of the resort, so is a bit of a hidden gem. Their pizzas are delicious and big, plus on Mondays it is buy one and...

Love this place for lunch or early evening dinner. The pizzas were fantastic, also liked the Thai curry. Lovely place to watch the sun go down. Nice pleasant staff.

Lets hope they succeed in giving the Porthmeor Cafe a run for it's money! Coffee and pizza was brilliant!

The beach bakery far exceeds the cafe on porthmeor beach for food, service and atmosphere. Visited here as a family of four 3 times during a 2 week stay, once for lunch and twice for breakfast. Atmosphere and location really good. Weather dictates how busy...

Ordered pizza, was told 15=30 mins, fine they where busy, 1 hr 15 mins later, still waiting, when I complained that my child was very hungry and was still waiting, the manager got very rude, and kitchen staff found it funny. Being a local and...

A dip in the sea and then hungry for breakfast this definitely worth a visit! French toast bacon maple syrup and bananas, a cuppa perfect!

Un-organised chaos, is the best way to describe our experience last Sunday night, thankfully we got a bottle of wine for our troubles. Food (6 pizzas and a curry) took an age to arrive, we had to move table to accommodate the next sitting (who...

Sono ritornato perché l'anno scorso avevo mangiato una buona pizza. Quest'anno invece la pizza che ho mangiato quest'anno non era...

Ero stato al west beach l' anno scorso e avevo mangiato una buona pizza.quest'anno sono ritornato convinto di provare le...

Didn't eat here, but menu looks good and is a good price. Have bought coffee if desperate but very expensive and just a cup of froth really and not much to drink ! It's better value to have a hot choc or tea... Cheaper and...

This is still a secret destination, so book quickly before too many people find out. This eating experience, is open to the elements, you really feel part of the beautiful beach, and I really recommended a paddle after your meal. Service is just right, and...

Its hidden away in plain sight, and I reckon many people don't ho because its on the "wrong" end of the beach, but its worth it. Very relaxed, great pizzas, with fab views. Has a funkier vibe than most places in St. Ives and gets...

We have been here a few times. The salad choices are very good. Fresh ingredients that are always a bit different. Today we decided on a pizza. Was really great to have a proper one, not round, with fantastic toppings. The mushroom and blue cheese...

Great coffee Great service Amazing fresh food packed with flavour and some excellent bakery goods offered too.

On the Beach and could be LA greatest sunsets a bit basic limited in door seating mostly outside but why not it's on the Beach. Food average and limited choice but served with style by happy staff. The atmosphere is unique not well known other...

We ate at the West Beach Bakery yesterday evening and it was superb. We took one of the tables in a small snug and it was lovely... Cosy, comfortable and overlooking the beach. The pizzas were among the best I've had, especially the tiger prawn,...

I haven't eaten here so cannot comment on that but as a local I've bought ice creams during the day when on the beach. The scoop sizes given depend on who serves you and I definitely had the raw end of the deal! It's £2...

Best bar you kind ever ask for. The drinks menu is simple but the quality and view is great. The bar is directly on the beach and we got an amazing view of the sun set and a family of dolphins swimming across from the...

Best place to grab a bite to eat, generous size portions and super tasty food using fresh ingredients... very relaxed vibe, one of my favourite places to eat whilst watching the surf...

We stayed in St Ives for a fortnight, and found ourselves visiting on numerous occasions, general just for a drink or a light something to eat. Great view of the beach & surfing, friendly staff, didn't have a full meal but definitely worth a drop...

Great choice great prices.fantastic quick efficient service with ftiendlu.staff. Been here several times a day all.summer long

Cena con pizze, mangiato pizze di diverso gusto, io li ho assaggiati tutti, li ho trovati buone. Pizzeria da spiaggia...

This wonderful little place were nothing is a problem to the staff has a short and excellent menu, simple food beautifully prepared and made in front of you. This is a small beach café of the best possible order, its location is perfect, I want...

What an awful experience here this morning! Bad service, bad attitude from the supposed management team. Such a shame! We were made to feel embarrassed as the staff & kitchen made us feel as though we hadn't paid even though we had. The "Manager" /...

Location and food are fine. We were there last Monday 24 August and service was not bad but went for brunch today 29 August and were disappointed in the service. Our order was taken incorrectly - no problem there, stuff happens - but then, when...

Being St Ives regulars, we know how good the food is in most, if not all of the restaurants. West Beach is great. It's on the beach, seasonal, and has quite a limited menu. But that's all you need, especially if you are in charge...

Not many people know about the great food at the West End of Porthmeor beach. Gorgeous fresh made breads and hand made pizza. Serves fabulous pizzas til 9pm so you can watch the sun set. Watch out for seagulls though!

Whilst walking on Porthmeor Beach the sign for West Beach Bakery is very obvious, but what a find. It has really excellent views across the whole of the beach towards The Island, and serves delicious food, such as sour dough pizzas, freshly made baguettes, cakes...

Away from the evening crowds in the town, enjoy a romantic meal with stunning sunset as the backdrop.

This cafe was recommended to us by some friends because of its excellent views, delicious pizzas and reasonable prices. Wow were they right?! The prawn pizza is my favourite pizza ever. Priced at £9 ish with one of the best views in St Ives it...

A lovely cafe directly onto the beach. Very friendly and helpful staff. Blankets provided when the sun set and the night became chilly. Pizzas were very good, some of our party ordered green chicken curry which was very good, although portions of this were disappointingly...

Handy cafe, sells a great range of cakes and snacks. Nice to sit in their chairs and beach watch. My only grumble is that drinks are very expensive, and not always that hot. We bought a flask in the end!

Open all day. Fab breakfasts 🍳 the range is small and some items feel a little overpriced (drinks in particular) ☕️🍺🍷but it's really convenient being on the beach. Stays open late. You have got to try the pizzas ... They are first class 👍🍕

Very Friendly staff, lovely food especially the pizzas which are amazing. Although Hot drinks are pricey for the size you get. They also do a lovely breakfast burrito which I can recommend

Would confirm all previous comments giving excellent reviews. Staff prepared a small pizza for our 2 year old grandson. His response was "Mmm, yummy - delicious!" Sat on the beach, looking out to sea on a beautiful evening waiting for the sun to set. Nice!

Perfect setting to enjoy excellent food. Staff very helpful and menu to suit all tastes. Teenage boys had pizza which they both agreed were the best they'd tasted in a long time. All the food was freshly prepared but it was quick to the table....

If your to do list includes sitting in the evening sun, enjoying good food, watching the sea and the surfers and just maybe catching a glimpse of a pod of dolphins.. There is no better place! Staff were great..friendly and helpful. One word of warning.....

The best place to sit in an evening and have one of their wonderful pizzas whilst gazing out over the sea!!!