Best Restaurants in Penzance

In total, there are 2 award winning restaurants in Penzance, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Penzance? 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 Penzance is The Shore (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Bruce Rennie serves up award winning Seafood. The Shore currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Penzance, however there are 2 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

At present, there are no restaurants holding an AA Rosette in Penzance; maybe the AA Guide inspectors will visit in the near future!

Penzance, nestled in the heart of Cornwall, United Kingdom, is renowned for its rich culinary heritage. Enclosed by the sea, this idyllic coastal town emanates a culinary ethos that captures the essence of its maritime surroundings. The lively restaurant scene within Penzance glorifies the Cornish traditional cuisine, heavily influenced by the abundance of the sea's bounty together with the fertility of Cornish soil. The town, displaying an undeniably intimate relationship with the sea, serves a rich diversity of seafood, presenting a brilliant blend of historical customs and modern sensibilities in its cooking techniques. The gastronomical journey of Penzance dates back to the time when the town was a thriving port in the 17th century. The culinary philosophy of its early days still seeps into the present, being reminiscent in the town's well-established penchant for traditional Cornish pasties and seafood. The gusto of Penzance's old-world charm is beautifully mirrored in its classic pubs, cafes, and bistros that continue to preserve its gastronomical legacy, offering a unique fusion of old-fashioned, locally-sourced British fare with contemporary cuisine. Today, Penzance's cuisine culture puts it on the map as a destination for food connoisseurs around the world, turning this ancient port into a burgeoning food paradise by the sea.