Best Restaurants in St Mawes

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

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in St Mawes? 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 St Mawes is Hotel Tresanton (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serves up award winning Mediterranean, Seafood. Hotel Tresanton currently holds 2 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in St Mawes and indeed no restaurants at all in this location listed in the Michelin Guide; perhaps the Michelin inspectors will visit soon!

There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette restaurants in St Mawes consisting of 2 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes.

Nestled on the tranquil Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall, St Mawes is a picturesque coastal village that serves not only as a haven for sailing enthusiasts but also as a hidden gem for culinary aficionados. While its cobbled streets and quaint harbourside charm have long drawn holidaymakers in search of peace and beauty, there is a quiet revolution happening in its kitchens. The village is home to a number of exceptional eateries that celebrate the bounties of the Cornish coast. Seafood, naturally, takes centre stage, with menus crafted around the daily catch hauled in by local fishers. A late afternoon stroll down the harbour often teases the appetite with the enticing aromas of pan-seared scallops and grilled lobsters, their briny freshness matched only by the salty sea breeze. The history of dining in St Mawes is steeped in its seafaring past, when hearty, simple fare sustained the working men of the ocean. In recent decades, however, the village has evolved into a destination for refined yet unfussy cuisine that places local, seasonal ingredients at its core. The rise of boutique hotels with in-house gourmet restaurants, alongside long-standing family-run establishments, has elevated its status on the Cornish food map. One cannot ignore the influence of Cornwall's broader culinary renaissance, yet St Mawes retains a distinctive voice — one that speaks through every shellfish stew and clotted cream-topped dessert served. Eating here is not merely about sustenance but about experiencing the very soul of the coast through the plate.