Michelin Star Restaurants in Cornwall

While most restaurants in Cornwall focus on fish and are located in beautiful coastal towns, the team at Crocadon do things a little differently. According to chef-owner Dan Cox, this is a farm first and a restaurant second – meaning the vast majority of produce on the menu is grown on site and is of the highest standards both in terms of gastronomic, as well as sustainability. It is no surprise that the restaurant holds a green star alongside the one star distinction. Come on Sunday lunchtime for their £50 set menu.

Read more about Crocadon’s remarkable journey from both the Michelin inspectors and Dan Cox himself.

Nathan Outlaw opened the eponymous Fish Kitchen – an intimate 15th-century harbor fisherman’s cottage with low ceilings and battered walls – in 2015 and won a Michelin star the same year. A protégé of Rick Stein, he has become a master of seafood cooking over the years. This, the simpler of his two operations in the fishing village of Port Isaac – is informed by the catch of the day and some of the dishes are designed to be shared. The lack of unnecessary adornment allows the gorgeous fish and shellfish to really take the spotlight.

Nathan Outlaw’s other Michelin-starred restaurant offers the ideal platform for him to showcase his talents, in the form of an extensive tasting menu that finds room for a whole range of seafood. From scallops to sole, each dish has its supplier listed next to it on the menu, showing how seriously Nathan takes his magnificent produce. An à la carte lunch is available in addition to the tasting menu, and the whole experience is enhanced by the stunning views of Port Isaac Bay.

For more great views and delicious fish, check out our list of the best waterfront restaurants in Cornwall.

Located in the popular holiday destination of Padstow, this flagship of the Paul Ainsworth empire – which also includes the Italian Caffè Rojano around the corner – is housed in a delightful Georgian house and has held its Michelin Star since 2013. These days, Paul and the team offer guests a real experience with an extra dose of theatricality to the dishes and a menu that literally comes with your name on it. There is a warmth to the intimate surroundings, while the perennial popularity of the restaurant ensures a good atmosphere.

Love all things Michelin?

Cornwall’s dining scene isn’t just about its four Michelin-starred establishments. The county is home to plenty of other fabulous restaurants, including three that hold a Bib Gourmand – the Michelin award for high-quality, great-value cooking.

Cornwall’s Bib Gourmand restaurants are:

Rick Stein’s Cafe, Padstow
Sardine Factory, Looe
The Mulberry, Falmouth

You’ve already heard about the brilliant work going on at Crocadon Farm in St Mellion, but it’s not the only restaurant in Cornwall pushing for a more sustainable gastronomic future. Coombeshead Farm in Lewannick and CULTURE in Falmouth were also awarded a green Michelin star for their work to make cooking greener.