Friendly cafe with ice cream and breakfast & lunch menus. I had a delicious morning mocha, then…read morecame back for some ice cream that same day. Not too far from the busiest part of town, but also kinda not too close to there. I chilled out here for a good while and read, enjoying the atmosphere thoroughly. I like it and I'll definitely return next time I'm in St Ives.

Voted by the Times as the second best place to eat Ice Cream in the UK…read more.. I don't know who came in first, but I can't argue with the fact that this is pretty tasty ice cream in a pretty gorgeous location. The Ice cream is produced in Zennor, a tiny village with 28 inhabitants which we had passed through while walking the Cornish Coastal Path. The company is family run and the ice cream is made from milk from Daisy, Primrose and Sid Vicious, and many other Friesian cows on Tremedda Farm. They then produce about 30 different flavours of ice cream and sorbet which it then sells through this little shop in St Ives. The shop itself is tiny with just a couple of small tables, however they still manage to serve cream teas and coffees along side the ice creams. Its situated right on the beach front so perfect for take away, particularly when the Cornish sun is shining. I went for the orange and mascarpone flavour which was simply divine. Would I like a free wafer with that? Of course, does anyone ever say no?! I would have to agree with the Times, certainly one of the best ice creams I have been lucky enough to taste. Send some up to Sussex please!

I wasn't quite sure what to make of this place, its brash exterior seems a little out of place in…read moreSt. Ives' historical street frontages; but we were assured by our local chums who had made the reservation that it was THE place for seafood, and they were right. Having got ourselves settled in and drinks ordered, we were told to go and peruse the day's catch in the counter and pick our choice of main course. There is a 'standard' menu on the tables to help you decide, and it would be much easier if they just let you choose from that instead of having to huddle round the counter; still, it's a nice option to offer. We picked the seafood medley for two, which offers a good cross-section of what's on offer, and it was just the right size to satisfy the appetite without resorting to gluttony. Everything was very tasty and well-cooked - it doesn't get much fresher than this! For dessert, I couldn't resist the chocolate, hazelnut and tia maria torte, although in deference to my dairy intolerance I had it without the clotted cream. To give them their due, the server did come and ask if I was OK with that as there was some dairy involved in the torte itself; I responded that sometimes I'm prepared to suffer a little where chocolate is involved! I'm glad I did too, it was absolutely yummy, and I love the little crunchy sugar-caramel decorations that accompany several of the desserts. I'm definitely bookmarking this place for the next time we're in St. Ives.

When we arrived our table has been given to 2 people, the team advised us we had to wait. We…read morethought it was terrible service as there was a few empty tables of two seats and the two people were holding our table. The team didn't even offer us an aperitif while waiting so we left and went to a pub next door to spend our money. 40 minutes later... our table was finally available. As a starter, a few of us had the scallops. The dish was well presented but the scallops were pretty smalls and tasteless. Two of us had the whitebait fritters, the battered was light and crispy around the whitebait, a fine starter but nothing exceptional. For main some opted for monkfish, Cornish megrim sole and sea bass. Some others had duck or chicken breast. I didn't think the main were nicely presented, they were quite simple. I had my monkfish as recommended with hollandaise sauce. It was two tiny pieces of monkfish, it was good but again I wasn't impressed by the dish and by its taste. For dessert, few friends shared a chocolate and orange creme brûlée. I didn't like it and I just thought this dessert shouldn't be called creme brûlée but chocolate mousse ! Overall I didn't think this restaurant was amazing. Maybe on this day we were not very lucky and the team was not at its best. The person who booked this place goes very often to the Sea food cafe and she was very disappointed by the night too and the lack of great service.

The most amazing ice cream place! You have to get clotted cream on top and wait for it to harden a…read morebit and then dive right in. Came all the way from San Francisco Bay area for this ice cream. Can't say enough good things

If you're in the area, this is an iconic must stop location!…read more Huge portions: My husband and I can barely finish sharing one of the large sizes. Fast service: even though there's always a queue, it moves quite quickly. Fair amount of options: if you're not into the hype, there's sandwiches and desserts as well inside. Gluten Free option available if you schedule it in advance. Coffee, loads of merch to buy... Yes the food here is great, they didn't become famous for no reason, but it's the full experience you get to take away with you really!!!

Nom nom nom! My…read morefriends and I had a good chat to the owner of our B&B over breakfast... and she confided that Philp's is her favourite place to grab a pasty.* She also told us the rules for a decent pasty; Apparently it should contain beef, buttery potatoes and swede.** Anyway, I am not a expert on pasties...but I thought these were really good! Waaay better than the rubbish, greasy pasties you an buy in train stations in London!! - If you come at lunch you'll have to wait...it seems like this place is pretty famous...we had to queue for about 10 minutes. - I also bought some saffron buns for £1...they were yummy too. *I actually misheard her and wrote myself a note to look out for "Phelp's" ...but I assume that was just my inability to listen properly as I couldn't spot a shop called Phelp's!! ** Later my other Cornish friend told me that "swede" isn't actually swede(!) it refers to a Cornish turnip.

Every time we come to St Ives we visit this place for lunch-it's just down the steps from the train…read morestation, so easy to get too but away from most of the crowds. the dining room is quite large, but the terrace is too, so sit out if it's a nice day. -For our most recent visit we booked online but didn't seem to have a choice of table. We arrived to find our table inside, but luckily there was space outside so we moved. Our orders were taken quickly but drinks took a while to arrive-they couldn't find the wine! Nevertheless our food was very good. The vinegar was a bit too strong on my warm beef salad, but everything else was great. They do separate vegan and gluten free menus too.

food is not bad but the service lady is rude, annoying, impatient, immature, unprofessional. doesnt…read morelook like the waitress was there to serve but there to get served. this is UK anyways.. so should have reasonable expectation regarding the civilization here and not too much complaint... a "poor" rating is fair. definitely does not deserve the Michelin recommendation. well probably the same case with most of the restaurants there. anyways, avoid going there if you can.

My family love this little place, it can be busy at times but the wait is worth it…read more It's a great treat for them after visiting the park and beach

Such a great experience! :)…read more My husband and I got the banana split and it was delicious with large portions of creamy ice cream in an old fashioned glass bowl with real cutlery. The lady who served us was very kind and patient. Exactly the kind of person I would hope to serve me at an ice cream parlour. I will definitely come back here on my next visit to Cornwall!

One of many great meals during our stay in the UK in 2019, this Cornish seafood restaurant the…read moreNewquay harbor is my favorite for so many reasons. I booked here way in advance for our early September trip, we were seated on the open air balcony with Newquay marina as the back drop. It seemed a little chilly to be seated outside at this time of year, but lo and behold they already thought it out with plastic covers at both sides of the balcony and heaters right at every dining tables. Not only did it create a cozy ambiance but made it warm and comfortable as well. We started our dinner with salt and pepper calamari to share with a glass of Rose and I then ordered Brown crab with salad and fries on the side, while my partner ordered grilled pollock. The dishes were undoubtedly fresh and came out in timely fashion. It is beauty about traveling, discovering new places and truly enjoying it. This experience was made even more awesome due to the hospitality and great customer service from the staff. A must try if you happen to be in Newquay!

i loved the burger, my wife and son really enjoyed the pizza! would come back again!!!!read more

Yes. Yes. Yes!! It is absolutely unbelievable - I've never tasted such finely prepared seafood!…read more So: lobster & crab rolls - delicate, tender with the discrete palette of flavours that sent me to the moon. I went for two starters, so 2nd one was: whelks on sourdough bread. Yes. With the right amount of chewiness, watercress on the side...I cannot express how much I loved it. Didn't eat bread as am not a bread person but shell fish....yum. The menu didn't have dairy-free desserts so they made me dairy-free pavlova which was so absolutely perfect - I'm taking off my imaginary hat. Service was good - attentive and making me feel very welcome. If you're ever in Newquay - go for it.

Great food and quick service. Rating given as someone who…read moredoes not eat at Michelin starred restaurants. My partner has a condition which limits what she can eat. The only thing she could eat here was chips. I had the mixed fish linguini, my partner had some chips and my daughter had the children's tomato linguini. The Fish was very special; freshly cooked prawns and lovely mussels. The linguini in both dishes was cooked to perfection. Service was quick and polite. The chips were amazing which was brilliant for my partner as all holiday she has seen everyone around her eat lovely food while all she could eat was the most basic things. The restaurant still has an old charm to it, it hasn't been polished into a chic modern restaurant, and I love it more for this.

Here, tucked away from the main drag, is a small and personal beer and wine shop. Size does not…read morematter here, it is the quality! The staff are excellent and knowledgeable. You do not feel under pressure to buy anything, even if you have to ask questions and want their help. The prices are probably a little higher than you would find in a supermarket, but most of the items on sale are not available in supermarkets. It is not going to be a place to find a bargain, but with the assistance of the staff, you may well find a gem in terms of quality to suit every occasion. They sell wine, beers, whiskeys, ports, sherrys, dessert wines, champagnes, liqueurs and so on.