Windy Ridge Eating House in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Visited twice in the week we were staying in Looe. The first time for Sunday carvery and the second time on Friday evening for a meal. We would have gone more, but they weren't open most evenings. The food on both occasions was hot and well presented and there was a good choice. Prices were reasonable and all the staff were very pleasant. It was quite busy on both occasions, but we didn't have long to wait for our food.

Sunday Carvery, consistently good.No joints of meat drying out under the heat lamps, or sad looking veg. floating around in hot water. Seriously good quality food,and lovely friendly staff.

My feincee and I went on Sunday 11th Aug had a very lovely carvery a bit to much for us so next time have a small one but yesterday 14th Aug to have lunch had the menu pointed out the light bite brunch but the staff always seem that you want a regular not asking if you want a small one and charged extra I didn't realize until I sat down it was to much for my feincee pointed out the brunch on the light menu which is small and cheaper the my feincee can't see very well and the staff should ask if you need a small or regular we only saw the small on the menu and that was all we wanted we where on table 20 staff need to ask if you want a small one and not assume you want bigger lite menu means small as she pointed out not want any bigger Stan

Visited windy ridge today and a few times now and always have lovely food went here 4th August 2024 for lunch … food amazing and always so fresh and very friendly staff and good price Well done you all work so well together when busy!

This place has the friendliest and most helpful staff and the tastiest, value-for-money food. One of our party is Vegan and the dedicated Vegan menu made life so much easier 🌱❤ This along with the knowledgeable, friendly staff made it an outstanding dining experience. The food is really excellent and much better value than most pubs or restaurants. Their homemade cakes are spectacular too! Thank you all so much!

The food at the Windy Ridge is amazing, plenty of it and reasonably priced and the desserts are to die for. Had several meals there and have never been dissapointed.

So where do I start ? Ah Yes!! the date 29/06/24 approx 11am Decided to pop in for breakfast as it was en route to somewhere else, Only the biker breakfast available but that was OK, shown to table went to bar ordered then returned to table as not much but empty food trays at counter. waited 10 mins and went up still no fried bread, three pieces of bacon very few mushrooms one egg. So stood at counter waiting for more to show up as there was now a queue building up, all waiting, member of staff walks by and very curtly asks why we are waiting, said "Bacon" to which she replied very abruptly " there's bacon there" and walked off. several minutes later more sausages appear (already plenty there) ! Bacon & fried bread (eventually). So we took our very very small plates (more tea plates than dinner plates) and selected our food during which time my partner discovered as she took hold of the serving spoon that the handle had been left under the heat lamp (not good). Went to table and began eating Bacon Barely warm, fried bread cold, sausages over cooked, added to this it was all swimming in fat. Needless to say for a tenner not impressed and add to that an abysmal cup of coffee.

Went to Windy Ridge for Sunday roast yesterday for the first time. Feelings a bit mixed unfortunately.we arrived, paid for our meal and drinks after we were shown to our table. We waited for 25mins before anyone bothered to ask us if we had gone up for our meal. Eventually we were asked, when we said we were still waiting the young lady went away,then came back and said we could go to the carvery. The gentleman who was stood by the very friendly chef, apologised for us having to wait, had we paid and who served us, we told him and he promptly had a go at the staff member responsible. By this time all we wanted to do was eat and leave. The food was fabulous and so tasty, the meat just melted. We were going to have pudding, but decided not to, but the desserts looked delicious. Shame really we didn’t get a wholly positive experience. Will we go again, probably at some point. We were doing a reccy to see whether or not it would be suitable to bring our friends to for Sunday lunch. We go to different pubs for a change, something we love to do.

Food is great and plenty of it. Staff are so lovely and friendly & made to feel very welcome. Would highly recommend to anyone. 🥰

What a yummy roast! Everything was cooked to perfection. The staff are lovely and friendly too. Highly recommended :))

Good food at a good price.Friendly staff.Pleasant decor. The staff all work so hard and it does get busy, but they keep cheerful. Nice to note that the general manager takes time to reply to reviews.We look forward to our regular visits.

I can remember coming in here in the 90’s and again during the 2012 Olympics twas much different. More many many years the dining options locally were Route 38 or Table Table. The ridge was constantly changing hands which was a put off. Now Windy Ridge is far far superior than is previous selfs, Brightside and the laughing stock of Liskeard (Table Table). To the management you have brought home cooking back to the region, and a local edge to dinning within the region. Thank you!! I just wish you would advertise more to help educate the people of Liskeard there is an alternative to the Microwave meal house which is Table Table.

An excellent cafe frequented by lots of loyal locals - top quality freshly cooked food at great prices served by warm friendly staff - good portion sizes and wonderful value - try and save room for the delicious desserts, so many to choose from. Highly recommended in every way, spotlessly clean too!

The service was warm and the food was freshly cooked and hot. First time I had been, must have passed by hundreds of times. Took my elderly mother for a quick bite to eat. Easy to access up the ramp from the car park. It was pretty busy on Saturday lunchtime, the service was efficient. We had ham, egg and chips and fish + chips. It good. Nothing notable to write about. Next time I’d try some of the home made dishes of the day. Probably get a better sense of what the eating house offers. The Windy Ridge works well as a ‘eating house’. Not my normal choice but delivers what it sets out to do. Btw - there is a great selection of deserts / gateau. Largest I’ve seen in years.

Friendly helpful staff, generous sized meals. Food cooked to order but well worth the wait. Ample parking, well worth a visit

The meal was excellent. Lovely homemade turkey and ham pie. Followed by cheesecake and clotted cream. The service was lovely and friendly. Will definitely be going here again.

Popped in for lunch. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff even though they were very busy we were made to feel extremely welcome. The menu is impressive with a good vegetarian selection. The cheesecakes are AMAZING, best we've ever had.

We hadn't been here for years and then saw an advert on FB, decided to nip in for dinner and we are so glad we did. Fresh fish cooked to perfection with crispy batter, fluffy chips and a generous portion of garden peas. The staff were very friendly - it was if we had known them for years. The meal was followed by a huge portion of the most delicious strawberry cheesecake (to be honest there was SO much choice). Thank you TANYA and your staff for a lovely evening. We certainly will return.

DONT ATTEND THIS DREAFUL PLACE UNLESS YOU ARE IN A BIG NOISY PARTY....HAPPY TO WAIT FOR MY MEAL AFTER A GROUP OF CUSTOMERS AT A BIRTHDAY PARTY.. TOLD 20 TO 30 MINS...ANOTHER BIG GROUP ARRIVED LONG AFTERWARDS AND FOOD SERVED UP IN NO TINE...........NO EXPLANATION FROM THE YOUNG STAFF MEMBER WHO NEVER CAME BACK WITH AN. UPDATE...SHE.HAD TO PROMPTED FOR ANY APOLOGY....ThE ORIGINAL STAFF MEMBER WHO ADVISED ME OF A DELAY SAW ME PAYING FOR MY TEA IONLY AT THE TILL AND SHOWED NO INTEREST.....SHE ASKED ME IBTIALLY IF I WAS ON OWN..WHY ASK . OBVIOUSLY PREJUDIED AGAINST A SOLO DINER...??....AFTER 50 MIINS MY MEAL HAD NOTVEVEN STARTEED TO BE PREPARED AND I SUSPECT THE COOKS WERE NOT AWARE IF IT..... BE WARNED!!!!

Wonderful. I’d passed this establishment several times and visually it didn’t really appeal…how wrong was I. I booked a table for a midday Sunday roast. This had to be the most organised carvery eating experience I’ve encountered. You were shown to your table ( if you’d reserved), you then ordered your drinks and meal requirements at the bar….if you were having carvery (we all were) you gave the ‘pleasant’ staff member your table number. Fifteen minutes later we were called to the carvery and the team were ready to receive us…just us…no queuing, waiting in a line…brilliant…! Deserts were amazing and a bottle of wine reasonably priced and perfectly suited. Well done team.

Windy ridge! What a place! So accommodating and thank you for the staff helping us in making our time there amazing! Staff were extremely helpful with both staff and clients in serving and organising of the food. Strongly recommend pre-ordering food before for large groups and from our experience they get the job done and done very well. If you're ever passing by and in need of a stop off for lunch, Windy ridge is the place to go.

What made our visit exceptional was the friendly attentive staff and the delicious homemade desserts! This is not gourmet food but the meals are homemade and tasty. Would definately return. Thank you to all.

Tried to go several times early evening constantly shut says 7pm online and 9pm on roadsigns and carvery served 7 days a week! So when are you open??as enjoyed lovely meals here in the past ended up going across the road as I’m sure many others have got to say food was ok there but prefer Windy!

Lovely restaurant, owners serving as a bit short staffed but couldn’t fault them. Excellent service, excellent food. Would strongly recommend

Rude unfriendly staff, extremely rude to family’s with children. Wouldn’t go there again, terrible roast, gutted we traveled to the restaurant after hearing really good reviews. Wouldn’t waste your money or petrol. The only person that was polite was the waiter. Friendly advice, why have a play park in your establishment, if you don’t want children there.. disgusting!!

Stopped by on the off chance.We we’re welcomed in sat at our table staff were great very polite great smiles bit of banter.Ordered our food which arrived promptly could not fault the food at all if we would of known about this place at the...

On our way back home from Plymouth around 2pm we were feeling peckish & now summer season is over decided to stop at Windy Ridge for a late lunch. The main lunchtime rush was coming to an end with a number of tables still dining...

Haven’t been here for years. Was very surprised. Friendly helpful staff. Good food & plenty of choice. Had a m in bed grill wow!!!! See photo.

We reserved a table for 4 of us for Sunday lunch. We hadn’t visited before, but will absolutely be going back. The servers were friendly and service was prompt. The choice of desserts was mega! Too hard to choose! The portion sizes are really great...

Great food great service staff very helpfull good selection on menu will visit again 10/10 very polite staff

Went today, carvery, meat good, cabbage ok. The rest…….. shame. Even to the point of when changing veg trays, my wife ended up with the scrapings off the old one. Service good. Just not a lunch I will ever repeat.

Wonderful visit after a sad day for the family, big breakfast really fills you up. I have to write 100 characters so yeah.

We were looking for somewhere for breakfast, despite the recent negative reviews we thought it was worth a try. Happy to report we received a lovely cooked breakfast, a large one for my husbands expansive appetite and small for me. Fried bread was fantastic addition....

Went for dinner whilst down visiting friends food was ok but none of the familiar faces from last year only a waitress who didn’t seem to smile, food was average nothing compared to the quality last time, atmosphere non existent, a few new stencils on...

Visited twice recently whilst on holiday in St Germans. The first occasion was for a lunchtime bite and food was good. The second occasion was for a Sunday evening meal and I decided to try their carvery as nothing else was available. The quality of...

Somewhat disappointing. Cauliflower cheese dish had plenty of cheese on top, but the cauliflower was just a mush qnd certainly didn`t taste like the cauliflower cheese I`m used to. Best thing on the plate was the tinned pineapple !

had a lovely Carvery at this place, and then I had a lovely strawberry cheesecake, and my wife had a lovely toffee gateax. Perfect food, and staff very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend visiting this place.

Terrible service - don’t bother - go elsewhere I was virtually accosted by the ‘head chef ‘ for complaining about the wait! There was no one else there waiting for food when we arrived just staff waiting around nibbling on the restaurant food including the...

Popped in for lunch on a wet Saturday. Our first choice off the menu had all gone (liver & bacon), so second choice for me was fish and chips, lasagne for hubby. Service was good as ever, but food on this occasion was hit and...

Went when visiting family down here first time went found it now closes at 4pm so not catering for the people who want eve meal anymore went back for lunch food was good although service not great the waitress serving us seemed to huff and...

The parking is chaotic and certainly not enough for the turnover. The food was good however...we booked for 26 and a couple of days later increased it to 28. When we arrived they had not registered the extra two people and tried to say that...

Fancied a nice burger I asked the waitress are the burgers a nice minced beef patty type or are they the thin cardboardy types you get at a roadside burger van She said they are nice thick burgers Not really a definite answer but I...

My friend and I were enroute to Looe in Cornwall and stopped by Windy Ridge today for a lunch. Sadly we didn't get to meet Rod otherwise the customer service may have been a lot better. I went to use the Ladies and when back...

Well where do we start, our first visit, since moving down here. have been told so much about this place Walked in to staff smiling {good start}, And after that it only gets better NO joke has to be best carvery we been to in...

I hadnt visited this restaurant since it was a truck stop many years ago but visited today for a breakfast not expecting too much but was very pleasantly surprised! Nice new clean decor,lovely big breakfast and lovely service.Will definitely visit again to try dinner menu!

Nine guests enjoyed a lovely birthday occasion recently at lunchtime. Always a friendly welcome and homely atmosphere. Lovely food and the small appetite meals are more than adequate. Freshly cooked and tasty. What more can I add? We were well looked after, especially when bringing...

Having living abroad for years. We decided to pop in here. The memories of my uncle telling me it was a transport cafe back in the day. Pleasantly surprised , really enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere and service was fantastic. Thank you

We as a family of 7 and different tastes decided to try Windy Ridge. 4 had carvery and 3 had off the menu. All the food was at an edible temperature when we arrived back at home in Callington. All portion sizes were good value...

Sadly we regret ordering the half-rack of ribs at £15.95 - 4 very thin virtually meatless tiny ribs, are certainly not our idea of a treat.

Seriously gone down hill. Very high turn over of staff, constantly advertising for new chefs, says a lot really. The food is nowhere as good as it used to be. Sadly while waiting to be seated, we had to endure 3/4 members of staff standing...

The food is bland at best but the staff is nice but whoever's cooking needs to find another job . Tough steak , curry is terrible etc etc etc

Very good carvery. Proper home tasting roast with good gravy which was a bonus. Options for 3 sizes Large, Standard and Small. Husband had large and it was massive! Veg was well cooked and not over cooked and mushy. Impressed will visit again.

We arrived from near Helston in Cornwall to the Windy Ridge at about 11.40 a.m. after a drive of continuous monsoons! The staff were so friendly and helpful and let us have our dogs in with us as they are quiet. Fab late breakfast, lovely...

Visit fairly regularly on twice a month or so, always had great meals here in past went to go tonight (Weds) but was closed, did hear that it was up for sale again so hope we don’t lose it as one of a few decent...

My first visit for a while, Damp squib. Perhaps it was a late visit that turned my head Meal was average not that exciting.

My wife and I stopped at the windy ridge for an anniversary breakfast on Monday 17th October, we were both pleasantly surprised by the great food by the really awsome and friendly chef and the fantastic service by the front of house was second to...

Delicious carvery with a selection of 3 meat and 5 veg, the pudding choices were over 10, cheesecakes, pies, ice creams… cheesecakes were very reasonably priced for the portion size. We were a party of 9 and booked on the morning and we’re given a...

Visits to Cornwall would not be complete without a visit [or more] to Windy Ridge. Same welcome and helpful staff make this a very friendly and positive visit. Small appetite meals are very generous, and a choice of gluten free available. Well done Windy Ridge...

Went for family Sunday evening dinner. Delicious food, carvery was great even late in the day... highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding.

Having just walked out of Kernow Mill across the road it was great to be given a lovely welcome as we came through the door - shown straight to a table of our choice and drinks order taken immediately. Menus promptly arrived and food order...

Need to sort their hours out several signs on road saying open till 9 but tried going Tues after 3 they were shut! Then tried again later in week 5.30pm to be told kitchen had closed early as they hadn’t been busy third time was...

Went today at 1430, not very busy like iv seen before loads of times . I used to prase this place on cavery . But no more prase from me I'm afraid. The place has gone down hill fast no wonder the were signs for...

Everytime I have been here there has always been outstanding service, and the food is always absolutely amazing. Will definitely keep going back!

Visited on Monday with my partner and little doggie the meal was lovely and our little dog is made to feel so welcome, fussed and given water, a lovely touch! the lady and gent serving were friendly engaging and gave a great service, so hard...

We stopped off here on the way back from a family day out, having not been there for a few years. It was now under new management apparently, and having heard good things about it, we thought we'd give it a go. What followed was...

Visit this restaurant at least once a month as food is good home cooked food no frills and all the staff are lovely and helpful, have tried the Carvery on a Sunday and one of the best roasts around and we have been to a...

Unfortunately would not recommend the carvery here at all. Was quite shocked to find 'meat' pre carved swimming in water. My 8 year old actually said 'it's like the meat we get at school'. Every carvery I've ever been to its carved in front of...

A belly busting breakfast brunch. A toss up between the American diner nearby and here, slightly higher TA reviews so chose here. Two big breakfasts really hit the spot, beautiful sausages, lovely bacon, although if I go again I'll ask for the bacon a bit...

Went for my birthday lunch with husband, daughter and three little granddaughters. Food was really good, portions good we all ate it all. The only one small gripe my mixed grill could have been on a hot plate coz there was so much, it got...

Always lovely friendly service.Good, fairly priced food. Great cakes. Couldn’t be nicer. We visit regularly and it is always a pleasure.They do great Sunday roasts and have special pizza, steak or fish days.Also a veggie option.

Two very happy visits this past week. Excellent service from great team. Staff helpful and obliging on the phone when booking, so ask for details if you have special requirements eg gluten free. Generous helpings even with the Small Appetites Menu. Prices are extremely reasonable,...

Don't bother apart from the beef and yorkshire pudding everything else was either undercooked { carrots } or overcooked { potatoes, stuffing } I could'nt put my fork into the carrots or cut up the potatoes whose skins were rock hard.gravy was ok.why is it...

Went with the family for roast dinner, we always book on a Sunday as the place is always packed so must say something about the food! Carvery is one of the best around and all the family enjoy it and saves me washing up! Staff...

Absolutely appalling ..staff were terrible, food was mediocre at best. Will never go again, would never recommend. A far cry from what it used to be

Have just had a beautiful breakfast here served by very pleasant staff. The restaurant was well laid out and very clean.

Have been meaning to stop by this place for a while now but its always been the wrong day or time. Its been 30 years since I have last been here the first experience was great first as a truck stop and the 2nd as...

as a vegan I love being able to visit for a Sunday roast! - aside from always having some vegan options on the main menu - they usually always offer a vegan main for the carvery, however sometimes I choose to just have all the...

Fabulous meal Friendly staff Fantastic meals Would recommend a trip to Windy Ridge best to book on Sunday Can't wait to come back again A Big Thank You xx

We called in to the Windy Ridge on Friday 5th November 2021. Plenty of space for car parking. Pleasant efficient staff served us quickly. Meals were of good quality and plentiful.

My friend and I visited The Windy Ridge today for the first time after many good recommendations. We had a delicious Carvery, with a good variety of vegetables and gravy and sauces. We were very impressed with the lovely staff and good service and the...

I hadn't been to Windy Ridge for about 10 years so when my parents suggested meeting there I was curious as had read some decent reviews recently on T/A. Although I was a little disappointed the breakfast options finished at midday, we all found something...

Worst carvery I’ve ever eaten rock hard potatoes need a chain saw to get through them only thing that was edible was the green beans felt worse than a school dinner would go as far as to say it was horrific. We were in and...

This has got to be the most disgusting dinner I've ever had the misfortune to have to pay for . Everything was frozen..The meat was pre sliced rolled frozen joints...lidl's or Iceland's I'm guessing The roast potatoes were unrecognisable...see photos ...I couldn't actually tell what...

Fantastic meal. Good Gluten free options. Friendly staff and very clean. Would recommend. Chips cooked in separate fryer so gluten free

We wanted a good, but unpretentious meal, catering casually for us older types, and even older parents. We were delighted to find exactly that, with "smaller appetite" items included on the menu, like steak, etc, not children's items. The (young) serving staff were absolutely calm,...

Went to Windy Ridge yesterday for a carvery at 3pm . The food was lovely very fresh and hot and the staff not only were very professional but also very friendly as well . They had lots of vegan choices although I am not one...

Booked in for 1pm, but then understandably had to wait to be called up which was approx 25 mins later. Meat had been boiled and when placed on the plate was dripping in water. Still unable to put our own veg on the plate. Asked...

Booked at short notice and were not disappointed with the quality of the food, the service or the cleanliness of this very ordinary looking eatery. We will definitely be back to try more of what's on offer.

Admittedly, when it re-opened after a change of ownership, it was not at the same standard as the previous owners - but a lot of time has passed - we've had Covid hanging over us all so eating out was out of the question -...

We have lived in Liskeard for over 15 years and often use the windy for a car very when we are busy as it was good value. It still is good value but they no longer do a proper carvery, the meat is not cooked...

6 meals and everyone of them excellent and amazing service considering they are sort staffed. We will be returning as family very soon as the best in the area.

We visit Looe every year and every year drive pass Windy Ridge...from the outside it looks like a fast food diner so we have never been tempted but today we gave it a go and from stepping into the building we knew we would love...

Good for a family get together, superb food and friendly staff. Prices are great value. Restaurant is clean and bright with a lovelyatmo

CAME HERE FOR EVENING MEAL. BEEN HERE before but just had to write this review As I and a friend had the LIVER and BACON it was really nice AND we will definatly be back for more.Thankyou to the chef I now it's not everybody's...

absolutely fantastic food staff are so lovely and welcoming food was sooooo good and price was good desserts were out of this world highly recommended

Just had a super lunch. Small appetite lasagne which turned out to be a generous serving with garlic bread and a fresh salad dressed with mango, lime and chilli. Great service and covid comfortable.

We came here as we had heard the cheesecake was worth a visit and so glad that we did! There were too many great options to choose from but I eventually picked the forrero rocher cheesecake. It was delicious and served with ice cream or...

Came here after shocking service and attitude at another establishment. Great customer service. Epic food One complaint? Portions are massive

Absolutely banging brekkie available on a Sunday morning too!! Staff are pleasant and COVID measures in place. Was able to squeeze us in at short notice. Has become our favourite Sunday spot.

Very clean, very attentive to covid protocol. We were met at the door and shown to a really nice table with a great view. The guy who served us was friendly and polite, giving options for items not available. I had scrambled eggs which I...