The best restaurants in Padstow Cornwall, Isles of Scilly South West

Birthday celebration for special person who was greeted with a complimentary drink and the warmest and friendliest of welcomes. We loved the decor, the music; Ella and more, we were impressed by the atmosphere, nothing short of delightful. The food was simply presented, beautifully cooked with quality ingredients and heaven to the taste buds. Starters included crab tart, superb. Served with a small garnish and perfect. Pate, and salmon tempura. All very much enjoyed. Main courses were venison, lemon sole and steak. Wonderful. The deserts finished a very grateful four diners with a warming glow of gratitude to put a date in the diary to return. Thank you. We appreciate your attention to us and our evening celebration.

Such great food so tasty and imaginative. Fantastic friendly service If you’re in the area it’s a must

Nice few hours playing cards at a table whilst enjoying great wine and snacks in a lovely atmosphere. Great selection of wine to try and buy.

£480 TAKEN from MY BANK ACCOUNT!!! I booked this restaurant for myself and 2 of my sisters for Tuesday evening. When booking you are told that 48hrs notice of cancellation is needed. Not a problem, so I thought until we had to cancel. I tried to ring the Restaurant Sunday to advise of our cancellation . but there was no reply just a recorded message saying that they did not open until Tuesday at 10am and that the phones are not manned and no answer machine. We were in the middle of nowhere (deliberately) We were all staying at a caravan site about 10 miles away. from Padstow, therefore no internet service. I managed to get an email through on the Monday morning. I continued to phone in the hope someone may answer! No luck. I was charged for the whole meal not just a percentage but the whole lot. They refused to take into account the fact I’d rung numerous times. I have the proof. Poor show Paul.

Really disappointed. We been visiting Padstow for last 10 years and it’s used to be a friendly nice food place. But last few visits this holiday we absolutely disappointed. Ordered 2 cream teas, pasty and pot of tea, at the end was charged for 3 pots of tea because the brought big one (just because it’s 3 of us) but we ordered small at the first place. Pasty was reheated in the microwave, wet and old. Cream teas, one of the pot of cream was off, didn’t realised at the first place only after putting at one cone asked if it’s look normal and they said “sorry” and brought new cream pot, didn’t swap my waisted cone, so had one one. So unfriendly stuff. Only care about charge you and waiting for you to leave. As soon as we have finished eating, stuff was taken, didn’t gave as time to finish tea. Compare to few years ago when it was warm and friendly place and now its went down the hill, we won’t visit this place again. That is a shame all people care now a day how to over charge and not even trying to smile, most of the people here on holiday and places like this just a big disappointment.

Absolute rip off two sandwiches £28 more green leafs than crab meat total waste of money. The Fern Pit Cafe was 100% better..

Delightful dinner at Salt and Samphire. A very nice restaurant run by a dedicated couple. We both had the Durban curry which was very flavorful and just on the right side of 🔥 ! Not too expensive with a good choice on the menu. I would say that the open kitchen is perhaps too open...if it could be screened a little more, I think customers might prefer it.

Maybe the best cortado I’ve had yesterday morning 🤤 and I’ve just been living in Spain (el casa de cortados) for 7 years.

What a sensational experience. A food taste explosion! What I love about this little gem, is that when you order these small plates, the skill is how the restaurant pairs each delightful dish so that the taste sensation evolves throughout the meal. Lovely food, a taste sensation, warm and welcoming staff and complete joy!

We stopped by this brilliant little wine bar for a quick pre-dinner drink - and ended up staying until chucking out time! Fantastic service from the knowledgeable and friendly staff, we loved the superb wine selection, cheese platter and cocktails - the negroni is to die for!

We have always loved The Chough Bakery and this year's visit was no exception! We managed to visit twice in a week and worked our way through the different pasties, with sausage rolls and brownies too. The lady who served us even put the food in our bag in such a way that meant the brownie would be warm and gooey from the warmth of the pasties by the time we'd walked to the beach to eat them! Everything was amazing, and we can't wait to go back!

Second visit, lovely place, attentive staff, great food and decent coffee…thoroughly recommended…just up the hill towards the estuary

Make your own mind up! These were our dough balls!!! Burned? Didn’t open them until we were home so it was too late to return them….ask yourself if you’d actually serve these to your customers?

This is a lovely cosy restaurant with a great atmosphere and owners who care about what they do. I was celebrating my 60th birthday and had scallops to start followed by half a lobster, my husband had pork bites and hake. The presentation was lovely and food cooked to perfection. The wine choice is very good and very reasonably priced. For pudding we shared a Cornish cheese board and husband had a port whilst I had an espresso martini. The night was really enjoyable and we left very happy. This is a gem of a place in St Merryn and I would urge you to try for yourselves.

I live in France and they have better pizzas than the Italians. I went to Embers tonight and they've just hit the top of the table. Absolutely superb all round. Thank you. 🥰