Cornwall’s food scene runs from harbourside seafood restaurants and award winning fine dining to proper Cornish pasties and cream teas, and the best choice often comes down to where you happen to be that day.

Use the map below to see every place to eat across the county, then read our full guide to the best places to eat in each location from the links below, covering the spots genuinely worth seeking out rather than just what happens to be nearby.

Whether you are after a quick bite between beaches, a special occasion meal with a view, or the best pasty in town, you will find the right pick here.

Places to eat by area

North Cornwall

Boscastle The best places to eat in Boscastle Boscastle might be famous for its witchcraft and dramatic harbour, but it is quietly becoming one of the best spots for food…
Bude The best places to eat in Bude Bude has transformed in recent years. Once known primarily for its surf culture and canal, it is now home to some of…
Newquay The best places to eat in Newquay Newquay has shed its old reputation. Today, it is one of the most exciting places to eat in the South West. The…
Padstow The best places to eat in Padstow Padstow needs little introduction. It is arguably the most famous dining destination in the South West. While Rick Stein put it on…
Polzeath The best places to eat in Polzeath Eating in Polzeath is defined by the view. Almost every key restaurant here is oriented towards the ocean to catch the legendary…
Port Isaac The best places to eat in Port Isaac Port Isaac is famous for two things: Doc Martin and Nathan Outlaw. This tiny fishing village punches well above its weight, hosting…
Rock The best places to eat in Rock Rock is known as "Chelsea-on-Sea" for a reason. It is an affluent, stylish enclave across the estuary from Padstow. The food scene…
St Agnes The best places to eat in St Agnes St Agnes has quietly become one of the best food destinations on the North Coast. It eschews big chains for independent, quirky…
St Merryn The best places to eat in St Merryn St Merryn is famously known as "Seven Bays" because of its location in the middle of seven stunning beaches. For a small…
Tintagel The best places to eat in Tintagel Tintagel is dominated by its history, but its food scene has quietly evolved beyond just tourist cafes. While you can still find…

South Cornwall

Charlestown The best places to eat in Charlestown Charlestown is famous for its resident Tall Ships and its starring role in Poldark, but in recent years, it has transformed into…
Falmouth The best places to eat in Falmouth Falmouth is the culinary melting pot of Cornwall. Fueled by a creative university crowd and a working harbour, the town is packed…
Fowey The best places to eat in Fowey Fowey (pronounced 'Foy' as in 'Joy') is one of Cornwall's most chic sailing towns. The food scene here mirrors its atmosphere: stylish,…
Looe The best places to eat in Looe Looe is, first and foremost, a working fishing port. The town is famous for its day boats, which land some of the…
Mevagissey The best places to eat in Mevagissey Mevagissey is a working fishing village first and a tourist destination second. This means the food scene is authentic, unpretentious, and dominated…
Par The best places to eat in Par Par is often overlooked as purely industrial, but look past the china clay docks and you will find a thriving local food…
Polkerris The best places to eat in Polkerris Polkerris is a tiny, hidden gem of a cove. Because it is so small, the dining options are few, but the quality…
Polperro The best places to eat in Polperro Polperro is widely considered the prettiest village in Cornwall, but it is also a serious food destination. The narrow, car-free streets are…
Polruan The best places to eat in Polruan Polruan is a village that marches to the beat of a slower drum. Unlike its cosmopolitan neighbour Fowey across the water, Polruan…
St Austell The best places to eat in St Austell St Austell is often overlooked by foodies rushing to the coast, but this old market town has quietly built a solid dining…
St Mawes The best places to eat in St Mawes St Mawes is arguably the culinary jewel of the Roseland Peninsula. It is a village where sailing boats bob in the harbour…
Torpoint The best places to eat in Torpoint Torpoint is often seen as the gateway to the Rame Peninsula (Cornwall’s "forgotten corner"), but it has its own culinary heart. The…

West Cornwall

Hayle The best places to eat in Hayle Hayle is famous for its "three miles of golden sand," but it’s also becoming a serious foodie destination. The town is split…
Isles Of Scilly The best places to eat on the Isles Of Scilly Dining on the Isles of Scilly is an adventure in itself. It often involves hopping on a boat to get to dinner…
Lands End The best places to eat in Lands End Dining at Land's End is all about the view. Situated at the extreme south-westerly point of the British Isles, the food scene…
Marazion The best places to eat in Marazion Marazion is one of the most picturesque dining spots in Cornwall, largely thanks to the stunning backdrop of St Michael’s Mount. The…
Mousehole The best places to eat in Mousehole Mousehole may be a tiny fishing village, but its culinary reputation punches well above its weight. The harbour, with its narrow entrance…
Newlyn The best places to eat in Newlyn Discover the best places to eat in Newlyn, the culinary capital of West Cornwall. From fresh seafood tapas at Mackerel Sky to…
Pendeen The best places to eat in Pendeen Discover the best places to eat in Pendeen, from the historic North Inn famous for its Sunday carvery to the dramatic cliff-top…
Penzance The best places to eat in Penzance Discover the best places to eat in Penzance, from the historic fine dining at Harris's to the vibrant warehouse vibes of 45…
Portreath The best places to eat in Portreath Discover the best places to eat in Portreath, from sunset dinners at The Atlantic Beach Cafe to hearty pub classics at The…
Redruth The best places to eat in Redruth Discover the best places to eat in Redruth, from the traditional carvery at The Countryman Inn to fine dining at the Penventon…
Sennen The best places to eat in Sennen Discover the best places to eat in Sennen, from the historic Old Success Inn overlooking the cove to the hidden gem of…
St Ives The best places to eat in St Ives Discover the best places to eat in St Ives, from the award-winning Porthminster Beach Cafe to the historic charm of The Mermaid.…
St Just The best places to eat in St Just Discover the best places to eat in St Just, from the hearty Cornish roasts at The Commercial to the famous vegan cakes…
Truro The best places to eat in Truro Discover the best places to eat in Truro, from the fine dining excellence of Hooked! to the vibrant street food at Hub…
Zennor The best places to eat in Zennor Discover the best places to eat in Zennor, from the legendary Michelin-recommended dining at The Gurnard's Head to the historic charm of…

Mid Cornwall

Lostwithiel The best places to eat in Lostwithiel Discover the best places to eat in Lostwithiel, from the intimate tasting menus at Restormel Kitchen to the authentic South Indian flavours…
St Columb The best places to eat in St Columb Discover the best places to eat in St Columb, from the historic charm of The Ring O' Bells to the family-friendly dining…
Wadebridge The best places to eat in Wadebridge Discover the best places to eat in Wadebridge, from the authentic street food at The Tiny Thai to the modern British cuisine…

The Lizard

Coverack The best places to eat in Coverack Discover the best places to eat in Coverack, from the dramatic sea views at The Paris Hotel to the fresh catches at…
Helston The best places to eat in Helston Discover the best places to eat in Helston, from the legendary burgers at Boo Koos to the seasonal dishes at CAST Café.…
Mullion The best places to eat in Mullion Discover the best places to eat in Mullion, from the historic charm of The Old Inn to the wood-fired pizzas with a…
Porthleven The best places to eat in Porthleven Discover the best places to eat in Porthleven, from the Michelin-recognized Asian fusion at Kota to the alfresco seafood at The Mussel…
St Keverne The best places to eat in St Keverne Discover the best places to eat in St Keverne, from the wood-fired pizzas at Roskilly's Croust House to the historic charm of…
The Helford The best places to eat in the Helford Discover the best places to eat on the Helford River, from the historic Shipwrights Arms to the riverside terrace at The Ferryboat…
The Lizard The best places to eat in the Lizard Discover the best places to eat in The Lizard, from the dramatic sea views at Polpeor Café to the legendary Ann's Pasties.…

Bodmin

Bodmin Moor The best places to eat in Bodmin Moor Discover the best places to eat in Bodmin Moor, from the legendary smugglers' history at Jamaica Inn to the award-winning ales at…
Launceston The best places to eat in Launceston Launceston is much more than just a pitstop on the way to more popular locations in Cornwall. The town's medieval streets are…
Liskeard The best places to eat in Liskeard Discover the best places to eat in Liskeard, from the quirky bistro vibes at The Fat Frog to the historic fireside dining…

Tamar Valley

Saltash The best places to eat in Saltash Discover the best places to eat in Saltash, from the quirky burgers and cocktails at Foreign Muck to the historic waterside charm…