Best Restaurants in Padstow

In total, there are 7 award winning restaurants in Padstow, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Padstow? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Padstow is Paul Ainsworth at No. 6 (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chefs Paul Ainsworth and Mason Winwood serve up award winning Modern Cuisine. Paul Ainsworth at No. 6 currently holds 1 Michelin Star, 4 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 22nd in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in Padstow which holds 1 Michelin star. There is also 1 restaurant holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 3 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 5 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Padstow consisting of 1 restaurant holding 4 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes and 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Dotted amidst the rolling Cornish greenery, sprawled upon England's charming southwestern coast, lies a gem of a gastronomic delight: Padstow. Steeped in culinary tradition and basking in the flavours of the sea, it's a picturesque harbour town adored by food connoisseurs across the nation. Historically, fishing has been the essence of Padstow, the frisson of life in the bustling harbour, but over time, it has seamlessly intertwined with the tapestry of the town's hearty restaurant scene. This harmony between the bountiful sea and the gourmet has fashioned a culinary landscape bearing rich maritime flavours, infusing the town's cookery with the fresh essence of the sea. As one delves into Padstow's gastronomic scenery, a name that resoundingly echoes through every foodie's tales is 'Rick Stein'. Crowned the 'Seafood King', Stein has been the veritable guardian of the town's culinary realm, etching Padstow firmly on the global gastronomic map. His collection of restaurants in the town, heralded by the renowned 'Seafood Restaurant', stewards a trove of marine delicacies, sourced conscientiously from the adjacent Atlantic. From succulent oysters to zesty Dover sole, each dish is a testament to the vibrant, fresh flavours that define Padstow. A waltz through its narrow, winding streets unravels many a rustic gastropub, bistro and cafe, each serving tantalising food influenced by Cornwall's abundant produce and sea's trove, a delectable homage to the legacy of Padstow's restaurant history.