Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in West Cornwall

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Updated 05 November 2026

Looking for the best overall restaurants in West Cornwall? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Romano's

4.9

4.9 (57)

£26 to £40

Italian

St Ives

About the restaurant

A Neighbourhood Trattoria, in Carbis Bay, just outside the chaos of St Ives. Family run & neighbourhood focused serving seasonal and traditional, not typical, Italian food. We have a real heart for showcasing a side of Italian cuisine and culture that is often lost amongst what's more frequently seen in the Uk.

Seasonal plates paired with a carefully chosen, full-Italian wine list of over 150 wines (on rotation), daily made homebaked bread and desserts. Community and family at the forefront of how we shape our menus. The style of our service reflects this, multiple plates for the table to share, that come when they're ready, in no set order.

Open for coffee and serving fresh made sandwiches for lunch, six days a week, however we only take reservations for dinner.

Top review

Robert

Dined 4 days ago

Enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and selection of Italian meats and cheeses. Provolone with burnt sugar was a great discovery

Argoe

4.9

4.9 (440)

£26 to £40

Seafood

Penzance

About the restaurant

Argoe is a harbourside restaurant in Newlyn, a lively fishing hub that has been shaped by its essential industry for centuries, the perfect setting for a restaurant celebrating produce from the sea.

Our menus take inspiration from the coastal cookery of Europe, simple and humble restaurants showcasing the regional ingredients, famers, fishermen and growers that surround them.

Dishes are served to be shared, with a focus on whole fish cooked on our charcoal grill, alongside a wine list highlighting the regions that shape our menus.

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David

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous as ever. Our new favourite restaurant. We will be back.

Quarterdeck Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (108)

£25 and under

British

St Ives

About the restaurant

We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely Restaurant.

Relax on the outdoor terrace or gaze through the huge windows taking in the awe-inspiring views across Porthmeor Beach and St Ives Bay.

Open daily for Breakfast, drinks during the day and Dinner in the evening, with a take-away service available.

Serving fresh local produce and daily specials we can guarantee a delicious meal with locally produced beers and a hand picked wine list.

We welcome dogs on the outdoor terrace but not in the restaurant.

Please inform us of any dietary requirements and allergies

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PatGold

Dined on 20 Oct 2026

The best restaurant in St Ives! Perfect view and excellent food!

St. Eia

4.8

4.8 (246)

£26 to £40

European

St Ives

About the restaurant

St. Eia is an intimate restaurant, wine bar & bottle shop tucked away in the back streets of St. Ives, a stone's throw from Porthmeor beach and the Tate Gallery.

We serve seasonal French leaning, bistro inspired food alongside wines which focus on conscientious farming practices and family values.

Daily changing wines by the glass and an ever expanding selection of super rare and exciting wines by the bottle.

Top review

Brian

Dined on 30 Oct 2026

Excellent all round. A gem. I will certainly come again.

MOR

4.7

4.7 (56)

£41 and over

Seafood

St Ives

About the restaurant

2 Michelin Starred, Chef Tom Sellers’ fourth restaurant opening.
Set above one of Britain’s most beautiful white sand beaches, MOR is shaped by its coastal setting and a drive to explore the natural abundance on its doorstep. Led by Tom Sellers, the restaurant brings bold storytelling to Carbis Bay, celebrating world-class Cornish produce where land meets sea.

Guided by the rhythm of the ocean, a raw bar and charcoal grill frame a menu of hand-dived scallops, day boat fish, ex-dairy beef, and vegetables grown in MOR’s own kitchen garden.

Top review

Keith

Dined 1 day ago

Here I am at MOR restaurant in Carbis bay. Trying there take on a Sunday lunch, Surf & Turf. I can honestly say it's the best £39 I've spent on food. And the loveliest staff. Found my favourite restaurant. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ And an added bonus is the view. Carbis Bay Estate Apparently yesterday when the tide was in there were dolphins 🐬 and Seals 🦭

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Porthminster Beach Café

4.7

4.7 (5239)

£41 and over

Seafood

St Ives

About the restaurant

Nestled beneath the steep slopes of Porthminster Point, right on the beach with unbeatable and uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Now open all year round for lunch and dinner.
Porthminster Cafe in St Ives is a multi award winning seafood restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The café specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine and is an oasis of taste and visual beauty.
A Holiday in St Ives would not be complete without going to the beach. Here at Porthminster Beach we have one of the cleanest beaches in the South West. We have been given the prestigious Blue Flag Award which guarantees the highest of standards.

Top review

ian

Dined on 27 Oct 2026

Outstanding food. We have eaten here numerous times and always had an excellent experience and fantastic food.

Porthminster Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2875)

£26 to £40

International

St Ives

About the restaurant

Porthminster Kitchen serves up a refreshing, playful take on Cornish cuisine, introducing a menu of smaller plates and lighter options which combine global flavours, fresh local ingredients and creative cooking.

We have stripped out much of what is unnecessary; dairy and gluten take a backseat in favour of fresh and exciting textures and flavours.

Porthminster Kitchen enjoys awe-inspiring panoramic views from its location in the heart of St Ives. From your vantage point above the harbour, escape the hustle and bustle and relax on our sun-drenched terrace, or gaze out from huge windows and take in the 180° view.
We are dog friendly but have limited space for our furry friends please let us know when booking to avoid disappointment.

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JonathanGold

Dined 5 days ago

Fabulous venue over looking the harbour at St Ives. Food was excellent, particularly recommend the Sole and the Sticky Toffee pudding! My 8 year old daughter loved the moules!

Porthgwidden Beach Café

4.7

4.7 (2501)

£26 to £40

Fish

St Ives

About the restaurant

Nestled beneath the steep grassy slopes of St Ives “Island”, right on the beach with unbeatable and uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. Now open all year round for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The café specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine and is an oasis of taste and visual beauty. The café is open daily for a selection of patisserie and the finest coffee.

A Holiday in St Ives would not be complete without going to the beach. Here at Porthgwidden Beach we have one of the cleanest beaches in the South West. We have been given the prestigious Blue Flag Award which guarantees the highest of standards.

Top review

Colin

Dined on 26 Oct 2026

Lovely restaurant, amazing views and food, staff were amazing. Would highly recommend.

Tricky's at The Tolgus Inn

4.6

4.6 (693)

£25 and under

British

Redruth

About the restaurant

Tricky's Restaurant and Bar is a great place to dine. Our large restaurant offers cosy corners for intimate diners as well as space to accommodate large parties. We have created a varied menu to cater for all tastes and budgets. From light lunchtime bites to a hearty three course meal and, there's plenty for the children enjoy as well!

We offer fantastic food, wines, real ales and great service! Combine all these with a warm welcome and you can see why Tricky's is as popular as ever.

We are now open for breakfast Monday - Saturdays mornings between 9-11am.
We also now offer Afternoon Teas Mon - Sat 12-6pm - payment required at time of booking.

When booking please state in the notes if you require seating in our dog friendly lounge area or any specific seating preferences and if we are able to we can seat you accordingly.

Top review

Dianne

Dined on 11 Oct 2026

Excellent service and food. Very friendly and lovely atmosphere.

45 Queen Street

4.6

4.6 (93)

£25 and under

Contemporary European

Penzance

About the restaurant

45 Queen Street is a vibrant, bustling, neighbourhood bar & kitchen, deli & shop that is continually evolving. Open for breakfast, lunch and supper – showcasing local food, cocktails, cold beers, coffee and interesting wines. Specialising in freshly prepared organic vegetables, local seafood, fish, meats and homebaked cakes and pastries.

This spacious, charming warehouse has been brought back to relevance with love and care. Beautifully restored and filled with an abundance of colour and light - to create a space in which everyone is welcomed and looked after. There is also a cosy outside courtyard filled with subtropical plants - the perfect place to enjoy a meal and a cocktail in the sunshine.

With a lively atmosphere, friendly staff, 45 Queen Street is a year round, locals favourite. Nestled in the heart of Penzance, the perfect gateway to visit St.Michaels Mount, the Jubilee pool and Newlyn harbour. If you are visiting the far south west, this is a place not to be missed!

Top review

Jeremy

Dined on 29 Oct 2026

45 Queen Street is the ultimate in a relaxing dinning experience whatever the time of day. Perfect for a date or a catch up with a friend. Delightfully informal and unpretentious. Staff are always great.

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