Visit St Ives in Cornwall to experience the finest selection of restaurants in the West Country.

Attracting some of the best chefs and catering staff, this  beautiful little seaside town offers an unusually high concentration of truly world class restaurants that you might only expect in the middle of a capital city.

Most restaurants are very central, all are walkable from the train station or any of the car parks.  Take a wonder through the middle of town, explore the myriad ancient cobbled streets and take-in the choice of mouth-watering menus.

Whether you are looking for the atmosphere of the town, or spectacular views across the Harbour and along the coast-line, we highly recommend booking a few days in advance if you have a particular place in mind that you’d like to enjoy during peak season.

Below, we have shortlisted just a handful of  the many restaurants that we have enjoyed over the past few years. We will make some more recommendations in due course. In the mean time, follow us on Twitter.

Some of our favourites:

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click for Porthgwidden CafePorthgwidden Cafe
  • Specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine.
  • With views across the bay to Godrevy Lighthouse, an oasis of taste and visual beauty.
  • An amazing setting for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening dinner.
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click for The AlbaThe Alba Restaurant
  • Smart seafood restaurant, renowned for its contemporary menu based on local produce.
  • Specialising in line caught fish, cornish beef and seasonal vegetables. Beautifully cooked!
  • Upstairs there are panoramic views of St. Ives bay and the coastline beyond.
  • Downstairs, look out on hustle and bustle of the seaside streets and working harbour.
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click for blas burgerworksblas burgerworks
  • These are not ‘just burgers’. They are delicious, high quality ‘gourmet burgers’.
  • Head for BLAS for a great food, atmosphere and if haven’t got all day to hang around.
  • Try the chargrilled mackerel fillets with beetroot and horseradish tzatziki. AMAZING!
  • Find them in a narrow little street named The Warren in the back streets of St Ives.
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click for Porthminster CafePorthminster Cafe
  • Just off Porthminster Point, right on the beach with magnificent views of St Ives.
  • Specialising Asian and Mediteranean seafood cuisine, a fine place to spend an afternoon.
  • A selection of homemade patisserie and the finest ground Italian coffee from Lavazza.
  • A holiday in St Ives would not be complete without a trip to Porthminster beach and Café.
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