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Reviewed 13 October 2023 via mobile

We went here on recommendation from friends and we were not disappointed! The food was great. We both had fish. Very well cooked and well presented. Service was excellent. When we asked about the menu, the lady knew what she was talking about that made...it such a pleasurable experience. Well done you guys. We will recommend you to othersMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023

We had dined in this restaurant many times over the years in its different guises and owners over the years. We tried it under it's current ownership and found it to be nothing short of excellent. The staff were friendly and informed about the food...and wines, the food was superb along with the atmosphere. We were so pleased we have booked to go back in a few days. My compliments to the owners.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

We were in St Ives for five nights and we visited this restaurant twice. Had it been open additional nights we would have returned for another meal. Two menu items of particular note are the goat cheese and beetroot appetizer which was a perfect start...to our meal. For the main course we both had the parmesan crusted hake. It was so spectacular that we had this main course both times we were at the restaurant. Service was wonderful and extremely friendly. I’d give the restaurant top marks for both service and food quality. The chef is a professional. Our only complaint is that the restaurant is only open from Wednesday to Sunday. That’s not enough time to allow people to enjoy this place.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023 via mobile

Wonderful food, great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Highly recommend having a meal here during your trip. Best meal of my trip.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023

Excellent food in this cellar bistro you might miss when passing. Early evening three course fixed price menu with good choices. Great value. Friendly and efficient staff. All round good place! Booking advisable!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

Saturday 2nd September we went to the Cellar Bistro for our evening meal, took a bit of finding, walked past it twice! Serious grub in this place, the steaks were fab!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023

This restaurant came recommended to us and we were not disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious. Service was great and staff were very friendly. I recommend booking in advance.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023 via mobile

Absolutely fantastic food and service! I had hake and my mum had the chicken. I’ve dined in some 5* restaurants around the world but never tasted anything like this. We had messed up our booking and accidentally selected the wrong date on the online booking...system, although they were fully booked for the whole evening they had no hesitation in fitting us in! We have booked to go again before we go homeMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023 via mobile

We had a wonderful family meal at the Cellar Bistro. Great atmosphere and brilliant service. All the food was of high quality and the wine was amazing. The photos show the pear and cheese starter which was a taste sensation and the hake is incredible...too. My partner enjoyed the steak which was cooked to perfection. Quality produce which is well presented and well priced. The only feedback I would suggest is for the children’s menu to have a side dish with the meal as my son ordered chicken strips and chips but there was no veg offered but that is just a suggestion as again the food and service was brilliant. Would highly recommend the Cellar Bistro.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023

The Cellar Bistro is a great restaurant serving great food. We had the pan fried sea bass fillets. They were cooked to perfection. The service was excellent and the whole experience was first class.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023

A very enjoyable dining experience. I was seated next to the window looking out onto the harbour; for me it was the best seat in the house. The food was delicious, starter was bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip and my main was...butternut squash tagine with lime infused cous cous. Drink - a delicious Cornish 75. Excellent service. Thank you for a lovely vegan meal.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

This place was amazing, lovely setting and exceptional fish. Would really recommend this place, the only thing we found was that we felt a bit rushed to be in and out within an hour, when we had ordered a bottle of wine, towards the end...of the meal we felt we had to drink it quickly to free up the table. Staff were so friendly and we loved it!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 18 August 2023 via mobile

Wonderful food and fantastic service. Visited twice during our stay in St Ives. The best restaurant we found in the area.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023 via mobile

We visit Cellar Bistro as often as we can. Didn’t really want to write this as would like to keep it as our secret place but Cellar Bistro & the staff deserve the acknowledgment. My husband & I ate there on Friday night. I had...the goats cheese & husband had mackerel pate for starters,both were perfect and just big enough so as not to fill you up before the main meal. We both had the roast chicken supreme special with homemade chips, salad & allioli, wow, what a meal, the chicken was so tender & white yum yum. I finished with lemon posset & husband had a coffee, both came with homemade biscuits. All this was with a lovely bottle of Spanish Sauvignon and served by professional friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. Thank you Cellar Bistro & your wonderful staff for a lovely evening out, you all throughly deserve your top 3 spot on trip advisor, I’m sure it won’t be long before you hit No 1. Hopefully see you all soon.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023

Fantastic quality food , I had The Hake dish which was unbelievable! This was undoubtedly the best Hake dish I have ever had . Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful checking on us throughout the meal . The ambience of the restaurant was incredible. A...must if anyone visiting St Ives Cornwall.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Hello - I don’t think a specific one. Most people I would say dress ‘smart casual.’ I haven’t seen anyone with shorts or beach wear - it is a proper restaurant with fab food without being overly formal. I hope that makes... More
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Cellar Bistro is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5