The best restaurants in Penzance Central Cornwall, Isles of Scilly South West

The Artist Residence, Penzance. I went here to eat for my 50th birthday and honestly it ruined my entire big day. I asked for a gluten free burger bun and it came with a piece of burnt toast on top that was so crispy that it crumbled into dust. The burger ‘garnish’ was a lame bit of lettuce, that was, it with a tiny pot of barbecue sauce on the side but absolutely nothing more. In fairness the burger tasted nice but there was no attempt to make the food look enticing in the slightest. The chips were ‘loaded’ which meant a melted bit of processed cheese on top and some kind of sweetcorn in vinegar which was utterly repulsive as it made everything slimy. Portion sizes were also unimpressive. I went with three friends and they all felt exactly the same way but as we are so ‘typically’ British we were too polite to say anything. Plus, it was my birthday and I think that made it more awkward. I was also really upset after as I had organised us going there - I felt I had wasted other people’s money too. My burger & fries cost approx £20. I will never, ever, ever in a million years ever eat in there again. In fact, I have chatted to various other people since and got similar feedback or a thank you for giving them a heads up. You may be able to get away with the bare minimum amount of effort in the middle of summer when there’s a tourist frenzy but this time of year when it’s locals eating out it should be a different story. The only plus side was that the waiter who served us was lovely.

Went for lunch today with 2 of my friends it was excellent food and service staff friendly and chatty and attentive and the place itself was very clean and hygienic me and my friends will be returning for further meals in the future I would highly recommend you would not be disappointed thankyou to the staff at cork&fork for a lovely meal and the friendly atmosphere we was made very welcome.

The food’s OK, and not overpriced. What lets the place down is the noisy staff member ( owner?). I know it’s a greasy spoon, but still, one should be able to eat and hear oneself think in relative peace. I sit outside if possible.

Efficient and friendly staff and a nice atmosphere

Excellent hotel, excellent service from excellent people, excellent location, excellent breakfast. What more can I say?

Popped in for some food and was not disappointed the food was lovely. We had the whitebait, crispy squid, three fish, and chowder. The only bit that could have been improved was slightly less bacon or even no bacon with the chowder as it made it very salty by the end, and the flavour of the soup on its own was delicious. Staff were fabulous, really friendly and welcoming.

Went for dinner during my spring holiday in Penzance 😆 Food is delicious and authentic. Staff are lovely and provided me good service 👍

Yummy chicken shwarmar - very interesting plate with lots of textures and tastes- so filling we didn't have room for the hazelnut, blackberry and cardamom cake!

An excellent oasis away from the general riff-raff that is Penzance. The menu is pricey, but worth it. Lovely cosy and intimate ambience, and the Romanian girl from Spain is utterly charming in her own staid and sassy way. The other staff are wonderfully bubbly and exuberant and know what they’re doing. Food-wise, I’d recommend the tiger prawns, as they are delightfully chewy and fresh and served piping-hot off a master skillet. I wouldn’t order a vegetarian dish, since chefs these days don’t like cooking vegetarian entrées. So a turf or surf dish would be an ideal choice. The cuisine is casual-gourmet with a nouveau inspiration, though the portions are more generous here than what you’d get at a nouveau venue. One to return to time and time again!

We went on a random Tuesday and the restaurant was fairly busy. We ordered a range of starters and mains and all of them were fantastic. Lovely staff and the food was brought out quickly. Would 100% recommend

Amazing fish and chips, lovely friendly staff, 10/10

We found this lovely dog friendly cafe on the high street. The staff were very friendly and the service was great. We ordered toasties which were delicious. Would definitely visit again.

Fantastic food served by a very polite waitress. Mr Billy’s is only a very short distance left from the top of the high street so well worth a visit! We will definitely return.

Delicious authentic Italian pizza, what more can I say! We can’t wait to try the rest of the menu. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

Another fabulous meal. We were lucky to get in early before it got busy. The food is just delicious. Loved it. Service great. Recommend! Can’t wait to visit again on another trip to Penzance.