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Where to eat European food in Padstow: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on European food in Padstow, England, United Kingdom. Walking is a way of life in the picturesque Cornwall town of Padstow. The South West Coast Path—which, at 630 miles, is Britain’s longest footpath—stretches along the coast and, via ferry, across the River Carmel. The former fishing port is today a hub of fine wining and dining. Lose yourself in the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a fairyland of heirloom flowers, or go back to the future at the Eden Project, a horticultural wonderland housed inside dramatic biodomes.
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7. The Met Cafe Bar at The Metropole
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By rasenite
Padstow has a reputation as a food town and mostly this revolves around the establishments of a celebrity chef. Now, I have eaten at his restaurants and they are very good and serve excellent food. However there is more to the town than the globe trotting celebrity.I would recommend the restaurant at the Metropole, the food is on a par with other high end restaurants in the town and the views from the restaurant are wonderful.
6. St Petroc's Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1584 reviews
From our 28 day dry-aged aged Chateaubriand to our Devon Ruby Red steaks, choosing something from the grill is a must when you visit St Petroc's Bistro in Padstow. Enjoy drinks in our cosy snug bar, our relaxed lounge or dine in our pretty garden courtyar
Reviewed By BerkshireBoy10
This was a delight - having not been impressed with the Sandbanks restaurant, we came 250 miles to this one with low expectations, but what a difference. Warmly welcomed when we arrived, well looked after by the barman downstairs and then an excellent meal. The restaurant is unpretentious and accessible (ie I didnât feel out of place in my casual clothes!) and ALL the staff were friendly and not at all snooty despite some of the reviews Iâve read....the food is simple fish dishes done well and, yes, itâs above average prices, but we felt that it was done well (and weâve complained before when service hasnât been good believe me!) This was a delight and although I wouldnât necessarily travel 4hrs to visit again, Iâm glad that we did!
5. The Seafood Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5654 reviews
Opened by Rick Stein and Jill Stein in 1975, The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow is famous for establishing an international reputation for the very freshest fish and shellfish, often landed on our doorstep. Head chef, Stephane Delourme and his team create
Reviewed By Woodruffja
Rick Stein's eponymous Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, North Cornwall sets a standard for fine cuisine, attentive knowledgeable service, and unpretentious atmosphere. Let me start with the surroundings.The restaurant is located near the harbor in the picturesque town of Padstow, hard by the Camel River estuary. The dining room is decorated with an eclectic assortment of contemporary art work; if you are interested, your server will gladly provide you with a coffee table book identifying the various artists and briefly introducing each work. The service was friendly, attentive, and unobtrusive. My wife and I enjoyed seats at the bar which provided an opportunity to engage our waiter in conversation throughout our meal; but he never intruded. Despite a full house, everyone on staff made a genuine effort to make us feel like we were the most important people in the restaurant.Believe it or not, the quality of the food exceeded the excellent service and the ambiance. The menu is creative, but not overwhelming. All major ingredients are locally sourced. Consequently, the seafood is as fresh as any I have ever encountered, including in the best restaurants along Florida's Gulf Coast. My Wife enjoyed a crab linguine starter followed by grilled Cornish sea bass. For me it was Cornish crab with kale and wasabi mayonnaise followed by baked red mullet stuffed with white crab. Decaf tea and a delicious creamy cheesecake provided an appropriate finish to an excellent dining experience.Reservations are required. Coats and ties are not.
4. Appleton's Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 155 reviews
For us food is about more than recipes - it's a whole attitude and lifestyle that makes great food the focus of every day. We source and use the best seasonal ingredients at their peak, as well as growing our own - so good we leave them do the talking. Ta
Reviewed By foodcriticreviews
We sat in the sun, in front of sun-kissed sunflowers, drinking beautifully-prepared, eye-catching cocktails & sampling their sparkling wine. The Negronis were wonderful, the nibbles: unforgettable! My mouth is watering at the crisp sage & anchovy bites (the lightest, crispest tempura batter surrounding a melt-in-the-mouth sage leaf & anchovy "sandwich"). Perfect. Lovely bread & smoked butter, too.Mains were stunning: show-casing local produce, cooked with love. The crab with squid ink linguine was divine (with just the right hum of chilli & generous portions of local crab meat). The duck was delicious.I wish I could've stayed until the evening & kept on eating & drinking.Lovely staff, too.Ah thanks so much for writing such a mouth watering review! Weâre delighted you enjoyed your lunch so much. And the sage and anchovy crispy bits with a Negroni sounds like the perfect way to start to us! We hope to see you again for more treats one day. Best wishes, Jess and all of us at Appletonâs
Where to eat Pizza food in Padstow: The Best Restaurants and Bars
3. The Ivy House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By trips2trust
I can't believe that with over 40 years of experiencing Cornish Culnary delights that this was my first visit to this establishment having been open for over 20 years.It was an outstanding eating experience with excuisite food, fine wines, relaxed atmosphere and warm and friendly professional staff.I have to commend them for the light and fluffy fish cakes with watercress sauce served with beautifully prepared and presented fresh vegetables. No need to battle into busy Padstow; trying to get parked; the Ivy House Restaurant Is easily accesssble.Try it and fall in love with it.
2. Paul Ainsworth at No. 6
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5 based on 2872 reviews
Reviewed By Dr_Bill_11
The gold medal went to the comparatively modest starter: raw sea bass on a base of crunchy slaw with creamy kotsuobushi flavoured mayonnaise droplets. Fabulous fillet of beef, beautiful meat perfectly cooked served with charred (carrot cooked on embers) and borderlaise sauce. Pear tart for pudding got the bronze but still Olympic standard (should have had the chocolate cake!)Super Pinot noir by the glass and good choice of non alcoholic drinks. Friendly greeting, service and good send-off. Nicer ambience in the dining room than I remember from last time (though canât pin down why).
1. The Olive Tree
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5 based on 386 reviews
The Olive Tree in St Merryn opens for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday from 6.30pm). Our food is largely influenced by Mediterranean cuisine and, indeed, anywhere you might find olive trees growing. We focus on making the most of the wonderful fresh produc
Reviewed By JohnMalpas
An unassuming exterior, simple but smart interior and such tasty food.Great service, very friendly and efficient.My wife had 2 specials , sardines starter and Gurnard mains- both reported to be delicious.I have goats cheese starter and cannelloni mains - very tasty indeed.We got to park right outside.Well worth the 2 miles trip out of Padstow.Man meets mountain Malbec ( wine ) also delicious. Thoroughly recommended!
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