You have to call to book...they don't have technology here... We had a great time...the 2 waitresses were super and really looked after us. The large Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc arrived promptly - always a good sign Sea bass fillets for my wife, a sirloin with peppercorn sauce for me, 2 cheese cakes, a liqueur coffee and a double Hennessy with the espresso. £112 plus a good tip Very well cooked food all rond - definitely would return read more

My partner found this gem of a restaurant online. Situated in a back street in Looe we found this listed building. It is worth visiting their website to read about its history. We were there for the food even though my partner hadn't realised that it was the Euro semis and England were playing. A wonderful menu which made our choices so difficult. Starters we chose were wonderfully light whitebait and crab cakes with a chilli jam. Do what we did, eat half and then swap plates. Gives you the flavour of both. For our main dish we both chose pan-fried shellfish medley of scallops, king prawns, mussels, clams and garlic. Wow, that was so delicious. I requested the recipe of the jus and the answer was just garlic butter and parsley. There was a mysterious addition which was kept secret. A problem with a restaurant like this is that, as you are eating, food comes out of the kitchen and all the time we think 'wish I had chosen that'. I have decided that we need another trip, soon, down to Looe and then I can try the rest of the menu. I mentioned the Euros semi. Well, the front of the house manager, the owner I believe, kept everyone that requested it an update every few minutes. Thank you. See you on our next trip down the West Country. read more

I got to be the first one to yelp about this awesome Cornish restaurant!! Yay!!! If you ever go to Looe, a quaint little seaside town in Cornwall, please check out this charming historic restaurant!! They specialize in seafood but their traditional "carpetbag" steak was pretty good too! The ambiance is impressive, I love the adorable antique interior of the restaurant decked like an old galleon! Highly recommended! read more

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Well, me and my family were staying in Looe for a week and on Thursday The Golden Guinea was fully booked; we thought let's try something different and so we had a look around and we found The Smugglers Cott we've never been there before, I admit I was anxious at first, but we said give it a try I had the 8oz serlion steak. I had a 8oz serlion steak at Archies which it just down the street and I thought that it was good but when I had the steak at The Smugglers Cott, it was like nothing I have ever tasted before. It melted in my mouth, beautiful. I would definitely DEFINITELY go to The Smugglers Cott. Peace read more

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In July we visited the smugglers cott highly recommended by my daughter who ate there last year whilst on holiday.We pre-booked but unfortunately couldn't make it that evening due to traffic problems.I called the smugglers cott to explain the situation and to ask if we could re-book for the following evening.The gentleman who took my call couldn't have been more nicer or helpful,he even tried to help us with directions to get back to where we were staying and booked us in for the next day,perfect! The meal was absolutely wonderful (to say the least) excellent starters,prawn bowl for myself and garlic mushroom for my partner,both served with lovely fresh bread,then beef medallions in a delicious sauce for myself and Cornish ling also in a delicious sauce for my partner,served with fresh vegetables,chips and potatoes.It was the best meal of our holiday by far.So a big Thankyou to the smugglers cott and the lovely staff,I will highly recommend this wonderful place and will be definitely returning next July when we visit Cornwall again! read more

Wow really really good we are very fussy with food but the food was faultless we ate down in the cellar of the building full of atmosphere really romantic I had steak my partner chicken with shared veg and potatoes all of which was cooked perfectly I would totally recommend to anyone read more

We ate here on18/4/11, 2 fishlovers, one vegetarian and 1 fussy teenager. Excellent service, cosy atmosphere and superb food. The best veggie meal eaten in cornwall so far. Lots of seasonal fish and staples for children. Highly recommended. read more

My son was celebrating his 17th Birthday while we were away on holiday, so we spent one evening walking around restaurants until we found one we thought would be great for a special birthday meal. I booked a table with Smugglers Cott in person two days before his birthday. The restaurant operate two sittings 6.30pm and 9.00pm, with two younger children I booked for the earlier sitting, I enquired about providing a cake but they advised they were unable to do not do this. No problem I arranged this myself. Anyway we arrived 5 minutes early, and the waitress couldn't find our booking, we were advised they were fully booked. Then they managed to push two tables together and put a chair on the end for my youngest son. Not the birthday we planned. I was not happy and asked told them it was for a special occasion. The owner introduced herself and said this was all they could do, and maybe it would be better to book another night??? I asked if she could seat us somewhere else and she told us there were no other tables unless i wanted to ask the family at the side of us to move??? I said that my son's birthday was today, and finally the owner said that if we weren't happy she would rather all we leave ! Not wanting to have further poor service of further spoiling my son's birthday we decided to go. I wasn't loud, I didn't shout or swear I feel I was very reasonable in voicing my dissatisfaction under the circumstances, but they were simply rude and inconsiderate. As a family we are generous in our praise and in our tips for good service, but this works both ways doesn't it? and if you experience poor service then you should have a right to complain. Smugglers Cott it may be high season but every customer should be treated with respect, this is very much on the shoulders of the owner who allowed us to leave very disgruntled and upset on what should have been a special family night https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186237-d1143986-r399503339-Smugglers_Cott-Looe_Cornwall_England.html# read more

We have been coming to Looe for the last 10 years and always have a meal here. One of the best cornish restaurants we have found. The food is delicious. Definately worth a visit. Highly recommend. read more