Restaurants in Penzance

Cornwall's largest and most westerly borough stands only 10 miles from Land's End in a landscape of ancient Celtic culture and majestic beauty. St Michael's Mount and Mount's Bay dominate the scene, but the whole area is an atmospheric mix of mighty cliffs, sandy beaches and rugged moors.

Penzance is also home to some excellent, personally run hotels, several of which have top-notch restaurants (with great views for good measure). Seafood gets top billing, but it's also worth looking out for Cornish cheeses, lamb and wines.

Bay Restaurant Stimulating views of Penzance harbour and Mount's Bay are a feature of this friendly, family-run hotel; for the best panoramic vistas - choose the outdoor 'deck' overlooking the rooftops to the waters beyond

The Summer House Hotel A seductive little restaurant-with-rooms that is suffused with sunny Mediterranean colour and atmosphere. An Italianate courtyard garden with lush plants in terracotta pots makes the ideal spot for al fresco meals

Harris's Roger and Anne Harris has been plying their trade in this cosy restaurant up a cobbled street since 1972 and - more than three decades down the line - are still as enthusiastic as ever