Restaurants in Cornwall

There's more to Cornwall than pasties - although they are still a staple in most touristy pubs. The county's meandering coastline means that fish is a feature of many specialist restaurant menus: mackerel, crabs, lobsters and Helford oysters are regulars, and the once-famous pilchard occasionally puts in an appearance.

The county may be bleak in parts, but its climate and geography ensure early supplies of spring lamb, potatoes, soft fruit and other staples for local restaurant kitchens.

Both Padstow and St Ives have established themselves as high-profile gastro-empires.

The Dining Room Restaurant - Rock The Dining Room is set in a converted corner shop in the tiny village of Rock, across the Camel River from Padstow, it's a smart and intimate setting, with tables laid with crisp linen

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Fifteen Cornwall - Newquay Jamie Oliver headed out west to set up the his latest venture, which stands 'on the beach' overlooking Watergate Bay, one of Cornwall's grooviest surfing destinations. The location is as hip as they come

Bay Restaurant - Penzance There's a fine prospect over Penzance harbour and Mount's Bay from the outdoor 'deck' of this privately run hotel, but the place is equally renowned for its food where local produce is used across the board