One of my favourite meals of all time. Great service, friendly staff, gorgeous location and views. And the food was absolutely amazing with stories in each dish!Dietary restrictions: Fully accommodated for Ceoliac when we notified in advanced!
Mark Fox
Unbelievably good food and service.
Sue Warner
This was the perfect place to celebrate my sister's 70th birthday!We were warmly welcomed by the wonderful team, who delivered impeccable service, throughout our experience.As we entered, we were literally overwhelmed by the loveliness of the restaurant and the magnificent sea view!The afternoon tea with champagne was exquisite and a very special treat, which we all enjoyed immeasurably.This was a significant life-celebratory moment, which was truly enhanced by this exceptional destination, gorgeous food and wonderfully attentive staff.They couldn't have done more for us and we all absolutely loved it. Thank you all for a very special and memorable afternoon!
Anna Schwarz
Had a great first night in Cornwall coming to this place. Every course I thought this is the one with it only to get trumped by the next one. Really nice drinks as well.Generally the service was very warm and it was easy to have a nice chat etc but at times felt a little too much as it was difficult for my husband and I to finish a conversation.In the pricier end but worth it for the experience. Just wish we would have come before dark so we could have seen the amazing views!
Sara Collins
Wow..wow ..wow !Afternoon tea yesterday was absolutely amazing, from the moment we walked in we were made to feel special. The staff were very attentive, so knowledgeable about the food , wine , atmosphere was lovely. Such a fantastic experience, thank you to all the staff that made our afternoon quite magical
Dreadnought
This is an expensive restaurant for normal working class people but save up and do it once in your lifetime. Good is something you will never have tried before, the staff are amazing and beyond welcoming. This is an experience you will enjoy and remember with your loved ones.
Jeremy Brough
Quite simply the best location, the best service, and the best food.
Anthony Sharp
Was it expensive? yes. Did we have a fantastic time and experience? Yes. Was the service the best we have experienced? Yes.From the concept of no waste that flowed through the plates with every dish with the most equisite flavours in every bite to the atmosphere the staff generated. It was the best dinning experience we have ever had.We are both foodies that cook extensively and eat out when ever we find a place that looks to have good food (simple and cheap or fine dinning). The Ugly butterfly is fine dinning at its best without being pretentious.Hats off not only to the chefs but also the Front of house for training all tne staff so we and making our night out a wonderful anniversary.Mirna and AnthonyWe will be back
Mr davey
Had an incredible meal.Lovely courses start to finish including the snacks. Personal highlights for me were the brill scallops and parfait. The venison was delicious and talking to the sommelier about under appreciated grape varieties we’d experienced that happened to be used as a pairings was lovely. All together I’d recommend.Vegetarian options: Girlfriend is veggie and she was completely accommodated
Heather HAYES
Felt we had to write a review for this fabulous restaurant. We have just returned home having stayed in St Ives & having Christmas lunch at the Ugly Butterfly. This was our second visit & we were not disappointed with the quality & quantity of the meal. A few requests we asked for happened & we had a superb table by the window & were able to watch inquisitive seals close to the shoreline. The staff were excellent & very attentive & made the whole Christmas Day experience one to remember. A special thank you to your restaurant manager, Tobie, who was a credit to the restaurant. We look forward to visiting again & will continue to recommend to family & Friends. Thanking you all again & hope you all get a well deserved break in the new year.Vegetarian options: Superb vegetarian selection for fine dining restaurant.
Our best visit yet and certainly best ever Christmas lunch! Really, very, VERY good! Thank you as always.
N5715WLdavidc
If you are looking for a lunch like you've never had before with a view which is stunning this is the place for you. The seven course tasting menu is amazing, every course from the snacks at the beginning to the petit fours at the finish are exquisitely presented, a picture on the plate and taste sublime. The staff are charming extremely well trained and make the whole experience exceptional. we loved the Ugly Butterfly.
jamlucy
Exquisite comes to mind. If you were in Paris a meal of this quality and cooking prowess would cost you 2 or 3 times more. From drinks to before hand to the finishing petit fours we could not fault a thing. Cannot wait to return.
ellieh298
Genuinely one of the best meals of our lives (and we've had a few!) The restaurant is in a fantastic location with stunning views across the beach and out to see. The staff were all incredibly welcoming - friendly, informed, attentive, professional... and not at all stuffy. We started with mocktails in the bar. Brilliant range of options where you didn't feel any compromise had been made to compensate for the lack of alcohol. I had the glass and a half alcohol free - white rum, Cointreau and white chocolate flavours. Incredible! Then we went through to the restaurant. We had the tasting menu. An amazing journey through varied textures and flavours, beautifully presented, technically flawless, creative and different, I honestly cannot fault it. Usually in a tasting menu there will be something not to my taste, even if it's highly competent. Not this time. Every course a winner. And just the right size! If I had to choose a favourite (which is a massive challenge) I would probably be torn between the stupendous canapes, the mackerel dish and the chocolate dessert. This was a wow meal - one we will always remember. Yes, it was a treat - but when you realise how much work has gone into the meal and how incredible the results are - I felt it was very, very good value for money. Well done, Team Ugly Butterfly! You should be very, very proud.
lauragL154MU
Absolutely amazing! Wonderful views, excellent food and service! Fabulous wines with each course recommended by the sommelier. Fantastic honeymoon in Carbis Bay!
One of my favourite meals of all time. Great service, friendly staff, gorgeous location and views. And the food was absolutely amazing with stories in each dish!Dietary restrictions: Fully accommodated for Ceoliac when we notified in advanced!
Unbelievably good food and service.
This was the perfect place to celebrate my sister's 70th birthday!We were warmly welcomed by the wonderful team, who delivered impeccable service, throughout our experience.As we entered, we were literally overwhelmed by the loveliness of the restaurant and the magnificent sea view!The afternoon tea with champagne was exquisite and a very special treat, which we all enjoyed immeasurably.This was a significant life-celebratory moment, which was truly enhanced by this exceptional destination, gorgeous food and wonderfully attentive staff.They couldn't have done more for us and we all absolutely loved it. Thank you all for a very special and memorable afternoon!
Had a great first night in Cornwall coming to this place. Every course I thought this is the one with it only to get trumped by the next one. Really nice drinks as well.Generally the service was very warm and it was easy to have a nice chat etc but at times felt a little too much as it was difficult for my husband and I to finish a conversation.In the pricier end but worth it for the experience. Just wish we would have come before dark so we could have seen the amazing views!
Wow..wow ..wow !Afternoon tea yesterday was absolutely amazing, from the moment we walked in we were made to feel special. The staff were very attentive, so knowledgeable about the food , wine , atmosphere was lovely. Such a fantastic experience, thank you to all the staff that made our afternoon quite magical
This is an expensive restaurant for normal working class people but save up and do it once in your lifetime. Good is something you will never have tried before, the staff are amazing and beyond welcoming. This is an experience you will enjoy and remember with your loved ones.
Quite simply the best location, the best service, and the best food.
Was it expensive? yes. Did we have a fantastic time and experience? Yes. Was the service the best we have experienced? Yes.From the concept of no waste that flowed through the plates with every dish with the most equisite flavours in every bite to the atmosphere the staff generated. It was the best dinning experience we have ever had.We are both foodies that cook extensively and eat out when ever we find a place that looks to have good food (simple and cheap or fine dinning). The Ugly butterfly is fine dinning at its best without being pretentious.Hats off not only to the chefs but also the Front of house for training all tne staff so we and making our night out a wonderful anniversary.Mirna and AnthonyWe will be back
Had an incredible meal.Lovely courses start to finish including the snacks. Personal highlights for me were the brill scallops and parfait. The venison was delicious and talking to the sommelier about under appreciated grape varieties we’d experienced that happened to be used as a pairings was lovely. All together I’d recommend.Vegetarian options: Girlfriend is veggie and she was completely accommodated
Felt we had to write a review for this fabulous restaurant. We have just returned home having stayed in St Ives & having Christmas lunch at the Ugly Butterfly. This was our second visit & we were not disappointed with the quality & quantity of the meal. A few requests we asked for happened & we had a superb table by the window & were able to watch inquisitive seals close to the shoreline. The staff were excellent & very attentive & made the whole Christmas Day experience one to remember. A special thank you to your restaurant manager, Tobie, who was a credit to the restaurant. We look forward to visiting again & will continue to recommend to family & Friends. Thanking you all again & hope you all get a well deserved break in the new year.Vegetarian options: Superb vegetarian selection for fine dining restaurant.
Restaurantji Recommends
Our best visit yet and certainly best ever Christmas lunch! Really, very, VERY good! Thank you as always.
If you are looking for a lunch like you've never had before with a view which is stunning this is the place for you. The seven course tasting menu is amazing, every course from the snacks at the beginning to the petit fours at the finish are exquisitely presented, a picture on the plate and taste sublime. The staff are charming extremely well trained and make the whole experience exceptional. we loved the Ugly Butterfly.
Exquisite comes to mind. If you were in Paris a meal of this quality and cooking prowess would cost you 2 or 3 times more. From drinks to before hand to the finishing petit fours we could not fault a thing. Cannot wait to return.
Genuinely one of the best meals of our lives (and we've had a few!) The restaurant is in a fantastic location with stunning views across the beach and out to see. The staff were all incredibly welcoming - friendly, informed, attentive, professional... and not at all stuffy. We started with mocktails in the bar. Brilliant range of options where you didn't feel any compromise had been made to compensate for the lack of alcohol. I had the glass and a half alcohol free - white rum, Cointreau and white chocolate flavours. Incredible! Then we went through to the restaurant. We had the tasting menu. An amazing journey through varied textures and flavours, beautifully presented, technically flawless, creative and different, I honestly cannot fault it. Usually in a tasting menu there will be something not to my taste, even if it's highly competent. Not this time. Every course a winner. And just the right size! If I had to choose a favourite (which is a massive challenge) I would probably be torn between the stupendous canapes, the mackerel dish and the chocolate dessert. This was a wow meal - one we will always remember. Yes, it was a treat - but when you realise how much work has gone into the meal and how incredible the results are - I felt it was very, very good value for money. Well done, Team Ugly Butterfly! You should be very, very proud.
Absolutely amazing! Wonderful views, excellent food and service! Fabulous wines with each course recommended by the sommelier. Fantastic honeymoon in Carbis Bay!