Thinking about a holiday in Cornwall? If you've been looking around Rock, Padstow or Wadebridge, you're certainly in for a treat. These areas have several high-quality dining opportunities for those looking to indulge their taste buds, as well as some more authentic eateries for families. Here is where you can find a Michelin-star meal or a traditional taste-sensation…

Fine Dining

Paul Ainsworth at No.6 is a fine restaurant established by celebrity chef Paul Ainsworth from BBC2’s Great British Menu series. The building is a rustic Georgian townhouse, giving it a wonderfully unique flair and a charming ambience which can be unusual in such a high-quality restaurant. The menu consists of British cuisine prepared in a contemporary style, and the chefs pay particular attention to local produce. The Cornish ingredients come together into fresh-tasting dishes that will certainly leave you wanting more.

Nathan Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen is yet another Cornish treasure – since it is renowned for its freshly caught seafood, the chefs pay great attention to the preparation and presentation of their famous fish dishes. Each plate is made to order, exemplifying the freshness of the food, and there is a vibrant yet quaint ambience that gives this restaurant its unique personality.

Family-Friendly Restaurants

St Enodoc Hotel is another Nathan Outlaw experience, and has earned several impressive accolades including two Michelin stars (making it the only double Michelin star restaurant in Cornwall). Children under the age of ten are invited to dine at St Enodoc Hotel before 6pm, so the whole family can enjoy Cornwall’s world-class cuisine while admiring the views of the Camel Estuary. The restaurant prides itself on its sustainability, and has only locally sourced seafood on the menu which is always caught using eco-friendly fishing methods.

Unfortunately, children can sometimes turn their noses up at seafood, but luckily there are a handful of Italian restaurants in Cornwall which also offer impeccable cuisine. Rojano's in the Square is another of Paul Ainsworth’s restaurants, and shares the high standards of his No.6 restaurant in Padstow. Rojano’s serves pizzas, pastas and familiar meat dishes – perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

Traditional Treats

Traditional Cornish delicacies may not appear on the menus of high-quality eateries, but some local markets or small cafes might be of use when you’re looking to sample authentic dishes. Regional foods to look out for in smaller and more informal venues include Cornish Splits, Figgy 'obbin and Hevva Cake. If you’re after a tipple, Cornish Mine Punch or Spiced Mead can be found in many local bars.

Plan Your Dining Experience

For the Whole Family...

St Enodoc Hotel

Rock, PL27 6LA

Tel: 01208 863394

Rojano's in the Square

9 Mill Square, Padstow PL28 8AE

Tel: 01841 532796

Michelin-Star Marvels…

Paul Ainsworth at No.6

6 Middle Street, Padstow, PL28 8AP

Tel: 01841 532093

Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen

1 Middle Street, Port Isaac, PL29 3RH

Tel: 01208 881183

Yearning for your Cornish dining experience? We have a fantastic range of holiday homes in Cornwall (including the Rock, Padstow and Wadebridge areas) which cater to all types of holidaymaker. Our accommodation options each have their own unique style and flair, and many provide you with the opportunity to truly lounge in the lap of luxury during your stay.