European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Padstow

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Appleton's Bar & Restaurant
Appleton's Bar & Restaurant
99/100 (961 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Foie Gras
Risotto
Tarte Tatin
Fish
Apple Pie
Yesterday's Scone
Oyster in Beef Stock
Waffles
Crapaudine Beetroot
Smoked Haddock Quiche Lorraine
Octopus
Today's Scone
Pesto
Fish
Compañero Baba
Scones
Beef
Pigs Head Fritta
Oysters
Trout with Artichoke Horse Radish and Caviar
Wines
Kohlrabi & Raw Bass
Monkey Bread
Pasta
Fillet of Beef
Crab
Smoked Duck
Duck
"Highly recommend Appletons for a fresh Cornish dining experience! Amazing dishes designed excellently to match the local palate. Staff looked after..."
Charlie Vose
"We went there for dinner try to find the right restaurant for a good dinner and I have to say , the best sinner experience of all time!! From the..."
Francesco Buonarrivo
"Another return visit for us, this experience equally as good as the first. Lovely staff, fabulous food, super dog friendly and great value. Thank..."
Mike Dyson
"So glad we found this place whilst on holiday. Food was delicious, staff were so friendly and attentive. We arrived looking like drowned rats, dog..."
Lisa Portman
"Went here June 2023 as a 4 From the sourdough bread to start through to the Pana Cota everything was delicious. Great service and moderately..."
Dave Pople
"Spacious and relaxed atmosphere, with a carefully crafted menu and everything made in the open kitchen on-site. Really friendly waiting staff, and..."
Sam Bromfield
"Superb dinner. Helpful communication when booking online and needed to modify the booking. Spacious & calm atmosphere, excellent service and superb..."
Les Fisk
"A special dining experience with outstanding food and attentive service. Menu is creative and delicious and caters well for all dietary needs (I ate..."
Richard Little
"Great restaurant, fantastic food and friendly staff. Dog friendly down stairs. Parking seems to be a bit of a nightmare and very busy slim steep..."
stuart worley
"Top notch Italian food in a wonderful setting. The dishes were imaginative and very well executed, with obviously excellent ingredients. The staff..."
Philip Maurer
St Petroc's Bistro
St Petroc's Bistro
98/100 (3012 ratings)
Restaurants
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
European
British
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cake
Salad
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toasts
Soup
Crab
Turbot
Plaice
Bass
Panna cotta
Scallops
Bread and Olives
Oyster
Lobster & Chips
Hake
Mussels
Celeriac Soup
Lamb
Tuna
Cheesecake
Eggs Benedict
Pesto
Salmon
Oyster
Fish
Fish Soup
Steak Frites
Pork
Scallops with Coriander and Hazlenut Butter
Pavlova
Parfait
Cheesecake
Chocolate Pavé and Ice-Cream
Beef
Mackerel
Moules frites
Fish & Chips
Gremolata Prawns
Fish & chips
Sea Bass
Sea Bass
Cod
Deep Fried Plaice Fillets
Fried
Duck breast
Prawns
Hake with Pardina Lentils and Persillade Butter
Lobster
Monkfish
gin
Linguine
dover sole
Ribeye Steak
Puddings
Pasta
Espresso Martini
Rump Steak
Sit down
British
European
Steakhouse
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Visited the Bistro to celebrate a friends birthday. We booked our table and informed them we would have our dogs with us, this was no problem. On..."
Ian Dixon
"Have been here 4 times in the last three years never fails to disappoint. The matured rump steak is as good as any fillet steak I have ever..."
Stuart Harvey
"I had the set lunch menu and it was stunning . Perhaps the best lunch I have had this year . The Rick Stein Spanish white wine was superb . The..."
Adele McArd
"Wir erlebten einen wunderbaren und kulinarisch hochstehenden Abend im St. Petroc's Bistro. Auch wurden wir von Ihrem Team sehr freundlich bedient und..."
Bettina Dermon
"Ate in garden on beautiful day, superb service, oysters, John Dory with creamy hospitality cabbage & Cornish potatoes...Picpoul to accompany it..."
Caroline Donnison
"Fantastic rib eye melted in the mouth, fish soup was amazing and my fish main course was fabulous great evening as always in St Petroc's staff very..."
Sara Halliday
"Lovely place, service excellent, great food, we would definitely be back if in padstow..."
Lea Simpson
"Just the most amazing meal! Every mouthful of the food was just delish! The service was fast and..."
Charlotte Tranter
"Came here today for my 50th birthday treat. Ordered a lot of tasty food!. Really delicious and the service was spot on, attentive without being too..."
Helen Rees
"My 5 star rating was for the excellent food. We ordered from the set menu, which was exceptional value. Starter- Mackerel Salad Main - 4oz Steak..."
Suzanna Bayley
"This was on my bucket list to dine in one of Rick Stein restaurants for years. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and the food was superb. Myself and my..."
Susan o brien
"Absolutely amazing and wonderful experience today, Sunday 3rd September. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We were made to feel..."
Ian Reeley
"Lunch at St Petroc's Bistro, Padstow was lovely. No other way to describe it. The atmosphere is lively, verging on noisy, but still very pleasant...."
Martin Williams
"There is so much fish in the Padstein empire I went for a steak and chips! The steak was excellent and expertly cooked, medium rare. My wife had Tuna..."
Steve Smithwick
"Visited the restaurant when we were down in Cornwall in Sept. The meal was very good and service was excellent. It's a relatively expensive meal..."
Phil Millington
"A Rick Stein restaurant. The staff were friendly and courteous. The food was expensive but worth it. I had a seared tuna steak, which was..."
Steve Gray
"Had an amazing meal once again, friendly, attentive staff and fantastic cocktails next door. Food was..."
Chris Collins
"Last minute booking, what a lovely meal, lots of choice from set menus one behing a 3 course lunch menu from £17.50 absolute great value for..."
Sara Thorne
"Can not fault the staff,food,location. Absolutely lovely food and a great experience. Thank you for making our day..."
Neil Hughes
"Ignore the poor reviews - some people expect Michelin standards just because of the name. This is a lovely Bistro. Food was excellent, as was the..."
Andrew Beange
"Didn't stay but had dinner. We had drinks I'm Ruby's beforehand, which was lovely. Food was great, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Really..."
lucy d
Paul Ainsworth At No. 6
Paul Ainsworth At No. 6
89/100 (5171 ratings)
Restaurants
British
European
European
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tasting Menu
Pasta
Apple Pie
Turbot
Salad
Yesterday's Scone
Ceviche
Trifle
Crab
Oyster in Beef Stock
Quiche
Scallops
Crapaudine Beetroot
Roe
Duck
Smoked Haddock Quiche Lorraine
Lamb
Oyster
Today's Scone
Compañero Baba
Pesto
Salmon
Pigs Head Fritta
Fish
Trout with Artichoke Horse Radish and Caviar
Pork
Cheesecake
Kohlrabi & Raw Bass
Wines
Ragu
Haddock
Puddings
Shrimp
Monkey Bread
Parfait
Cod
Cake
Beef
Fillet of Beef
Scones
Soup
Smoked Duck
Oysters
Scones
Foie Gras
Polenta
Mackerel
Lobster
Tarte Tatin
Surf And Turf
Monkfish
Fish
Sit down
Contemporary
European
British
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"At night, while the restaurant glows to the light of candles, the sound of the restaurant is happiness and we can't recall eating in a restaurant..."
Thecriticalcouple
"The air of capable enthusiasm from the serving staff made a whole lot of sense after head chef Paul Ainsworth had appeared at the start of service to..."
Cheese And Biscuits
"This is our second time here and it was excellent/ exceptional as before ! Can’t fault the quality of food / personal attention given / from menus..."
sushant tiwari
"It's no surprise that No6 has a Michelin star, everything about our visit was exceptional. As soon as we walked inside, Jasper greater us with a..."
Chris Haywood
"Get ready for the most memorable moments with attention to detail that will delight and inspire your senses as well as blow your mind. The service is..."
Anthony Baldock
"This is definitely my favourite restaurant. It was my 2nd time eating here and it was faultless. Paul Ainsworth was even there to serve us some of..."
Anna Emmott
"Ok, so, it's got a Michelin star. Yes, it was the partners' birthday, and it was a night for something special. You will not be disappointed!..."
Marcus Watts
"Although we did not eat here we stopped off for drinks in Cicis bar before going on to Caffè Rojano just a short walk away. The bar is located up on..."
Rich T
"A top-notch fine-dining experience in the famous Cornwall town - Padstow. We came Cornwall in the late November for a short holiday and booked a..."
Shuyu Lin
"Absolutely stunning, exceptional service, gobsmacked by the intricacy of the food which delivered on flavour as well as appearance. A delightful..."
Matt Gooch
"We had dinner at No 6 last night. What an experience. The food was top class and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. They were all so..."
monica grace
"High end dining with theatrical service. Intimate dining area with a view of the kitchen. Decor is understated with original modern art. A 9 course..."
Matthew Adams
The Seafood Restaurant
The Seafood Restaurant
84/100 (24943 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Seafood
British
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Curry
Cake
Crab
Squid Ink Risotto
Prawns
Soup
Scallops
Mussels Marinara
Mackerel
Clams
Whole Dover Sole
Oyster
Raspberry Creme Brulee
Risotto
Mixed Bread
Bass
Mussels
Orange Creme Brulee
Hot Chocolate Fondant
Tuna
Seafood Gratin
Cheesecakes
Shellfish
Fish and Chips
Hake
Salmon
Fish Soup
Seafood Restaurant
Sea Bass
cheese board
Cakes
Sashimi Appetizer
Fried
Sardines
Singapore Chilli Crab
Monkfish
Lobster thermidor
Fish
Cheesecake
Fruits De Mer for Two
Lobster
Fish Curry
Treacle tart
Sashimi
Fish & Chips
Scallops and Lobster Risotto
Salad
Fish & chips
Tasting Menu
Chili Crab
Sea Bass
Seafood Platters
Roast Troncon of Wild Turbot
Chili
Turbot
Cod
Puddings
Fish Pie
Sit down
Seafood
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"Was very excited to eat at Rick Stein's restaurant, it didn't disappoint. Had the seafood platter for two and it was perfectly fresh and delicious,..."
Nicole Lombard
"The plan to eat at Rick Stein’s most famous and prestigious restaurant, in the place where his empire was born, Padstow in Cornwall, began with my..."
Kay Gale
"We have eaten here many times previously but this was by far the best experience we’ve had… Food was outstanding, excellent choices with high..."
Lee
"The freshest of fish is the star and the point of the show. Why go for anything else! Classically cooked, not messed around with beyond what’s..."
Philip Hesketh
"Amazing food, lovely staff and beautiful setting. Enjoyed the Tempura Soft Shell Crab for Starter, Roast Monkfish for Main and Affagato and the..."
Kayleigh Caton
"Extensive menu, lovely wine selection. Really lovely meal in lovely surroundings and very well run. All staff were on the ball. Delicious food. Is on..."
Helen Murphy
"Had one, of many, of my 50th birthday celebrations in this lovely restaurant. We had 3 different starters. The sashimi, the tuna tartare and the..."
Emma Hunter
"The food was delicious, the portions are just right and the presentation is lovely. I would eat the halloumi starter every day if I could, it is..."
Elaine O
"Had such a great meal followed by an overnight stay with breakfast. Nothing is ever too much trouble. The room was the comfy room with plenty of..."
tracey furze
"Simply first class, excellent service lovely atmosphere, but more importantly, the food was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. We had a..."
David Mackie
"Excellent experience. Great food and very good service. Not cheap, but worth it for a special..."
Dan D-J
"We ate here a for lunch, a few days ago, and the food was lovely and the staff were very attentive. The only negative was that whilst we understood..."
Stephen Thorne
"I can’t recommend a meal here enough. The food is excellent and ‘good’ portions, the atmosphere is great - very relaxed but appropriate and the..."
Grant Woodhouse
"8 of us went to Rick Steins for lunch. It was absolutely fantastic. Food excellent, staff knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant is spacious..."
Jill Hooper
"It was simply outstanding. The selection of seafood dishes on offer was impressive, with a variety of options to suit different..."
Saeideh M
"From arrival to departure, the staff looked after us well. Zoe and Poppy were helpful and knowledgeable about the food and wine, which was really..."
Paul Millbank
"Went for a friends birthday was not dissapointed . Each course was beautifully presented. I thought the scallops could have been removed from the..."
Robin Kumar
"Dined here for a celebratory dinner. Welcoming friendly team. Delicious food, we had a selection including fish stew and fish curry dishes. Reason..."
Nicola Sunderland
"Omg! Now this is hands down the best restaurant in Cornwall. We had such a nice experience. You have to book in advance as a warning. We booked a..."
Natasha Khan
"This would be our 5th visit to the restaurant and we have never been let down. The staff go above and beyond, the drinks are lovely and the food is..."
Nina
Burgers & Fish
Burgers & Fish
83/100 (892 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
American
British
American
European
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Ribs
Garden Burger
Charred Cabbage
Curry
Freshly Baked Bread
Brownie
Cake
Prawns
Cheesecake
Salad
Wings
Chili
Sundae
Hummus
Crab
Fish & chips
Wagyū
Oyster
Fried
Calamari
Monkfish
Juice & Smoothies
Mussels
Calamares
Juice & Smoothies
Cheeseburger
Chocolate Brownie
Fish and Chips
Lamb
Octopus
Pan Fried Hake
Burger
Chicken Burger
Calamari
Fish
Focaccia
Sea Bream
Crab Roll
Cheeseburger
Pork
Hake
Cheesecake
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Baked Cod Fillet
Ragu
Veggie Burger
Fish & Chips
Gin Cocktails
Beef
Cornish White Wine
Chicken Burger
Halloumi
All Day Breakfast Burger
Crispy Mac and Cheese Bites with Bacon Mayonnaise
Green salad
Cod
Pickled Vegetables
Mussle Dish
Beer
Sit down
British
American
European
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Mastercard
Accepts Mastercard
Visa
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Omg the food was amazing I had the wholey cow the best meal out I've had in ages will be coming back and recommending to friends and family, lush..."
Lee Davis
"Amazing food and atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit. We will be..."
Laura Cooke
"First time coming to this restaurant. Firstly I was hesitant because of another fish restaurant opening up in Padstow. How wrong could I have been...."
James Crane
"Great beetroot burger and best ribs ever, meat just fell off the bone. Pork scratchings with apple sauce pretty darn good..."
Sarah Taylor
"We had a takeaway, American burger and chips not the first time, we have eaten in before, as you can see from other reviews it's very good food top..."
Lewis Micklewright
"My wife and I had a great meal at burgers and fish, the food was lovely and the waitress was helpful and attentive. We would definitely go..."
Toby Randall
"Absolutely top notch! Had take away burgers from there twice on our short stay in Padstow and can highly recommend them - all I can say is "truly..."
Matthew Wilkes
"Amazing food, wine and excellent service....and above all a great ambience, don't just walk by, head up the steps, you won't be..."
Daniel Pettitt
"Would thoroughly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Great location, lovely staff and the best burger I've ever had!! Be sure to try..."
Stephen Burns
"Amazing meal tonight! Everyone loved it, the kids can't wait to come again for a yummy fish burger! Can't recommend enough! Thank you!..."
Jezzie Griffin
"Amazing food...amazing place..even our dog was allowed..."
Jo Stanley
"Very good value for money although ices for dessert are rather pricey. Defo go..."
Jenny Crane
"Fantastic, lovely restaurant tucked away up a flight of stairs. Food was excellent as well as great service, would highly recommend, well done Redas..."
Heidi Wall-Holden
"What a hidden gem! I have been to padstow many times over the years and can’t believe I have never been here! The food was absolutely incredible..."
Rhiannon cara
"The only restaurant we found in Padstow that was happy to seat us ( and feed us) after 9. Really nice food (Hake ) and friendly, efficient, speedy..."
Richard Crossley
"This is a quality place, they gave my partner and I a complimentary champagne because we had just been married. The food is really tasty done to a..."
Anthony Gillham
"Lovely staff who let us in with our dog... super friendly and great service! The food was delicious and tasted really fresh. We thought it was a bit..."
Ruth Moorcroft
"Booked ahead but no need as a quiet Wednesday evening. Dog friendly. Really lovely atmosphere, soft music and candles lit, a lovely space to dine in..."
Chloe Last
"My mussels cooked perfectly. The sauce is taste creamy an clean. No taste of sea or sandy..."
Joana Ampan
"Great food, pleasant waiters, unfortunately given a table under the only speaker in the room, touch too loud for me..."
Kay Higgins
"Good food and excellent, speedy, service. Somewhat overpriced. Hake and black rice was fresh and perfectly cooked, but overpowered by the..."
Michael Isherwood
"Ordered the squid and prawns to start, and by far the best starters I have had in a while and the prawns probably some of the best. We ordered the..."
D Wright
"Amazing restaurant the food was delicious I can't say anything bad about it. The Mocktails were good as well and also very delicious. The staff was..."
Lea Nanz
"A lovely experience from start to finish. Opting for the all day breakfast burger I was not disappointed. Cooked to perfection, I will warn you it is..."
Ben Pope
"Beautiful setting, great food and service. Lamb ragusa was a..."
Daniel Hill
"Fantastic food, one of the best places to eat in Padstow. We come here every year. Friendly and attentive..."
helen m
"We had the most amazing experience Friday night. They managed to squeeze us in even though fully booked. My piggy burger was a total taste sensation..."
Tone Tolley
"Amazing food and service. Veggies will love the black bean burger with cheeky extras of cheddar cheese and a friend egg! The diabolito burger was..."
Belle M
The Met Cafe Bar At The Metropole
The Met Cafe Bar At The Metropole
74/100 (76 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
Cafe
European
European
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Afternoon tea
Fish and Chips
Cake
Scones
Crab
Mojito
Sit down
Café
British
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Gorgeous setting, very professional service and good food. The lemon meringue cheesecake and Eton mess puddings we’re both..."
Emma
"The service matches the views- great! We were staying at the hotel, on a short break, and after checking in we popped into the bar area, first to..."
Barry Benton
"Attentive staff and delicious food - definitely will try to come..."
Anton Ozornin