Verbena Restaurant

Verbena Restaurant, Cribbar Yard, Bank St, Newquay
07930 305118

Recent Reviews

Julian Varikovic

We had very good tapas and staff was very friendly and helpful.

Jesse Dodkins

This has got to be some of the best food in The South West. Don’t think twice about going.

jessica munro

This is my favourite restaurant in Cornwall. It’s small and intimate with a lovely happy vibe. The food is always amazing, sharing plates with delicious combinations of ingredients, always something new. Front of house staff explain the dishes and pour lovely organic wine and can tell you the provenance of all the food from the beef to cavalo nero- seasonal and all sourced locally, where possible.We have followed Adam ‘s food for 4 years- hoping he doesn’t leave Cornwall but would still travel to eat his foodSimply delicious and lovely . Thank you for a fab evening celebrating our son’s 21st

Phil Hulton (Philthyfresh)

Absolutely stunning food, such a cool and cozy place! A must visit if you are down this way :)

Susannah Lawrence

Dined here a few weeks ago and had such a memorable evening. The atmosphere is relaxed modern European bistro and the food here is amazing - the summer squash tart was a particular favourite with its perfect balance of crisp pastry surrounding a silky filling of fragrant flavours; but throughout the menu - the fassolakia, sea bass, local crab, lamb - there feels like there’s a kind of harmony of fresh, deliciousness.The polenta cake with lemon verbena cream was delicately zesty with a smooth sweetness, and the chocolate mousse with caramel was rich and creamy.If I lived in Newquay, I’d be here on a weekly basis - I’m not sure how anyone could resist!

Pebbles084

Outstanding service and amazing food. Sharing plates of food. Drinks were lovely too - good choice. 100% recommend this little treasure of an eaterie.

Thomas Dawson

A proper dining experience. All locally sourced, in-season food. No pretense in the delivery, but absolutely delicious. Couldn't recommend it more and will definitely be coming back. They managed to fit us in later on in the evening despite having no booking. Thanks for a great evening, well worth the wait!

Ari Stein

A lot of hype on this place and I get it it has the hallmarks of a idyllic village hot spot but the food was so so, the beans, pasta, sea bass and mozzarella were all quite average. The pasta was Al dente and unique but Way too much lemon on the pasta and the sea bass, although immaculate presentation, was under seasoned and the beans were served cold and the mozzarella was quite plain, I will say the buckwheat was a nice touch. The service ‘was outstanding and friendly and the prices were reasonable. The presentation beat out the taste unfortunately. The only reason we went is because 4.9 standard was expected.

Ella Perryman

I absolutely loved this restaurant. Its setting is tucked away in a courtyard next to a lovely wine bar. So cosy and atmospheric with amazing service, they go through the menu and recommend unique, natural wines you wouldn’t otherwise try. Food is so delicious, loved everything but particularly the pasta dishes and the chocolate pudding.

Jemma Adams

Stunning food and wine. Lovely staff, relaxed but excellent service and great food.

Athina Selina

Another restaurant I have no ideas why it has so many good reviews. The food was mediocre at best. All the dishes lacked seasoning and flavour. The fasolakia wasn't fasolakia at all just a simple bean stew. The filled pasta barely had any filling. The butternut squash dish was almost like a canape. The best part of the meal was probably the bread. The dessert (8 pounds btw) was literally a dollop of ganache with a little biscuit. I would most definitely never return.

JamesHunt98

This restaurant is superb in its attention to detail and it’s matching with its seasonal ingredients and wines. We came here on a staff outing with a prior booking, considering how small the venue is, I couldn’t be more impressed with the flavour packed dishes matched with perfect wines. The staff are well informed and up to date with their menus and describe the dishes perfectly. Thank you so much for hosting a excellent night.

Jeremy G

Outstanding. Our second visit. First was great, this was better. Delicious and interesting food, unusual (in a good way) wine list and lovely quirky surrounds. Knowledgeable and friendly service. Don’t go, I want to still be able to get a table.

Annie Gentil-Kraatz

I usually try to leave only good reviews on Google Maps but I left this restaurant feeling really upset. My husband is a vegetarian so he ordered 2 vegetarian dishes and a vegetarian starter. I am not a vegetarian so I ordered a meat dish and a fish dish. They only bring a dish at a time and they brought the vegetarian dishes first so I had to look at my husband eat for what felt like an hour with only a glass of water for myself. My husband then flagged the problem with one of the chefs when she brought the last vegetarian dish. Then, finally, a meat dish appeared and then my fish dish, but I was already fuming inside. My husband had to look at me eat my dishes but I ate fairly quickly because I had waited for so long. The waitress apologised and then she apologised a second time with my husband when I had left the table. He was pretty happy as he had eaten well and on time but I was very upset. We did tell at the beginning of the meal that he was a vegetarian and I was not so I can‘t understand how the service could be so wrong. It‘s a pity because the food was delicious and flavoursome. I hope they improve in the near future.

mattstedd

Amazing food and fantastic service. Lovely atmosphere and we were very well looked after. Very good value for money when you consider the service and quality of the food.

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