The Bean Inn Vegetarian Restaurant

The Bean Inn Vegetarian Restaurant

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Hours
Tue
17:30 - 22:30
Wed
17:30 - 22:30
Thu
17:30 - 22:30
Fri
17:30 - 22:30
Sat
17:30 - 22:30
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.5 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
British, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
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Does this restaurant primarily serve Healthy cuisine?
About
The Bean Inn was born in 2003 and its reputation has grown steadily throughout the years. The restaurant is a popular choice with both tourists and locals and offers a warm intimate setting spread over 3 small dining rooms displaying local art. Our aim in the restaurant is to offer you some of the tastiest vegetarian and vegan dishes from around the world. Bringing you the best flavours means using the best quality ingredients. We therefore use local, organic and seasonal produce whenever possible. We are members of the Vegetarian Society's Food & Drinks Guild. This means that all of the ingredients that we use have been approved by The Vegetarian Society.
CUISINES
British, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles480 reviews
Excellent
382
Very good
67
Average
20
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10
Terrible
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jessicaclaret
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 friends
We managed to book a table for 4 on New Year's Eve before going into St Ives. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, the walls were beautifully decorated with original art and the food was delicious. So happy to have found this place. Great start to our evening celebration.
Written 2 January 2025
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Janet Q
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 couples
This is a must if you are ever in St Ives. We were staying at the Gannet (also lovely) and The Bean was in walking distance. I love vegetarian food but my partner doesn’t and always laughs at the weird dishes I order. He found it by the reviews and was willing to try it although a bit skeptical! Well he was converted and we both absolutely loved it! Amazing, friendly and personal service. It’s small so it feels like intimate fine dining and they can be attentive to all diners. They only do a few dishes but they have clearly perfected them. The flavours were amazing. We will definitely be back when next in the area. Thanks again.
Written 5 January 2025
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Morna L
St Ives31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 none
I live close to The Bean Inn and found their takeaway service perfect. We have friends and family visiting this week with various dietary requirements so ordered main courses , sides and desserts for seven . Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food , it was flavoursome, presented well and in generous portions . No complaints here , we look forward to our next takeaway . Thank you.
Written 16 July 2022
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MsHelen11
40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 couples
This was the first time we have eaten at the Bean Inn in Carbis Bay but it certainly won't be our last. The food was really tasty and felt so healthy. The portion sizes were spot on and the combination of flavours was perfect. The service was friendly and you could tell that the staff were passionate about their restaurant. Thoroughly recommended 👌
Written 2 August 2024
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Macchaz19
Cheshire62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 family
On visits to Carbis Bay in 2021 and 2022 we got take-out meals from The Bean Inn and this year we did the same although you can dine in there. It was easy to order from the on-line menu, and easy to pick up at the appointed time and take the delicious food back to our holiday apartment nearby. We have always been delighted by the tasty interesting food on offer, and the friendly service and efforts made to ensure the food looks as good as it tastes, even when served up in takeaway containers. The interior of the restaurant is quirky and interesting, and it would be a nice atmosphere to dine in too.
Written 16 June 2023
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danniHol
Hayle10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 couples
This beautiful restaurant never ever fails to disappoint. The food is fresh and beautifully served- the chefs clearly put a lot of thought and love into their meals and it shows.the menu is fresh and locally produced, providing a vegan option for each dish (thank you!!) I have been here a few times since turning vegan back in 2016- where this place was the first in cornwall to provide a fully vegan, yummy three course meal for me and it still is my favourite to this day! The staff are beyond lovely and welcoming, they give the place a wonderful atmosphere and Id like to thank them for a wonderful evening 🥰
Written 3 May 2023
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Holly C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 family
Absolutely wonderful family meal here last night. Really delicious food, great service, beautiful setting and suitable for all dietary requirements. We essentially had a small part of the restaurant to ourselves which felt really special. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anybody visiting Carbis Bay or St. Ives. Whether you are vegetarian or not it is top quality dining. And the decor and artwork is great too.
Written 3 August 2024
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FluffE
30 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 couples
The owners expect you to pay a £20 deposit up front, with mains at £15.50, we were expecting quite a lot for the thick end of £70 with wine, and we don’t usually have more than one course. The food is OK, but not worth the price. Garlic bread was not made from fresh bread. Buddha bowls were ok but overpriced. It’s a funny old place, like someone’s front room, so there’s not much space or privacy between tables.
Written 3 July 2022
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SPS1967
Burntwood12 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 family
My wife is vegetarian so I always try to find restaurants with good veggie options, so when we discovered we were staying near a vegetarian restaurant, we made certain we had a meal there. It was very nice. I had the mushroom pate starter and the stuffed potato cakes. I quite like a bit of spice (but not too hot) and these were spiced perfectly for me. My wife had the tofu starter (though I think she wished she'd had the halloumi option in the end) and the mushroom bourguignon which looked delicious and hearty. The restaurant itself is very understated, but pleasant.
Written 12 July 2024
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adefieldhouse
Staffordshire53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 couples
Visited with my wife (who is a vegetarian, I am not) and had the most amazing meal.. we both chose the Mushroom and Pecan Pate to start which was delicious and beautifully balanced. I then had the Potato Cakes with Spicy Tarka Dahl and Pea Curry which was delicious and one of the best things I have ever eaten. We both finished with the brilliant cheese board and enjoyed the Wild Thing organic wine. I say this as a non vegetarian - this was a fabulous meal supported by great service and a lovely atmosphere and I would have no hesitation recommending for vegetarians and non vegetarians alike - essentially if you like well cooked and tasty food that is prepared with love and served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere this is the place for you. We will be returning to the area next year for holiday and this will be a ‘must do’. Thanks to everyone at the Bean Inn for such a great night.
Written 22 September 2021
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Caz
London45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 couples
Fabulous vegetarian restaurant. Even my hubby who eats meat was a bit reticent about coming here… however he loved the food and revisited with me. Lovely menu, food is delicious and service is good .
Written 29 October 2024
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Linda T
Slough6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 friends
We had a take-away from the Bean Inn as our 'late lunch' the day after our 'fine dining' wedding and it was PERFECT. Really tasty, high quality, well presented food, our party chose all the main course options and they were all rated five star. The team were very helpful and friendly too.
Written 25 May 2024
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Ellie M
Pokhara8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 friends
We had a special meal at the Bean Inn. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed into the restaurant and loved the homely feel of the place. When the food came out we were very impressed by the bold flavours and good spicing on the main courses. The presentation of the food was funky, and the chocolate mud pie was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in our party, even the non-vegans! The highlight of our evening was the care from our waiter, Harvey, to ensure we had a night to remember. The The Bean Inn is a must visit for everyone in St Ives, and we loved to see this restaurant thriving. We'll be back!
Written 30 August 2021
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Jonathan L
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 couples
Had a very enjoyable meal at The Bean Inn. We’re staying in St Ives so it’s just a short walk (about 20 mins) along costal path. As asked, we pre-ordered our food and we were not disappointed. My stuffed potato cakes with pea curry got some serious food envy from my partner. Service is friendly, chef clearly cares about the food they are producing. An excellent dinner was had by both of us washed down with a couple of local ciders.
Written 28 July 2022
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Sun-eater70
Leicester92 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 none
Great friendly service and tasty vegan food (vegetarian also available). As a vegan, we wanted at least one upmarket tasty dining experience during our visit to the St Ives area, I google searched, and this came up! The online and telephone reservation and pre-booking experience was 5Star , personal and friendly! On the night we felt really welcomed and made to feel really special. The food was tasty, the portions were perfect. With drinks you can easily spend at least £30 per person min. Thanks for a lovely dining experience.
Written 22 July 2021
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