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Best British food near St Ives, United Kingdom
Reviews on British food in St Ives, United Kingdom including Elsie May's Electric Lounge, The Local Cafe, Nuts Bistro, The Oliver Cromwell, White Hart, The Queen's Head, Local Fish and Chips, The Cock, The Golden Lion Hotel Restaurant, River Terrace Cafe
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10. River Terrace Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By SheffieldPip
We were passing through St. Ives after staying nearby and were looking for a breakfast cafe. We had nearly given up when we discovered the river and River Terrace Cafe. What an idyllic place right on the river and as it was a beautifully sunny day, we sat outside. We ordered our food and drinks - coffee came quite quickly, food took a little longer, but we didn't mind that as we were fascinated by the bird life on the river. We especially enjoyed the cormorants, which we have only seen by the sea. The breakfasts were excellent, as was the coffee and the staff. Would certainly return when in the area.
9. The Golden Lion Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By Antarctic
The staff were truly excellent and the food was far better than average for a hotel restaurant. Not the least expensive venue in St.Ives but worth the extra for a tasty and well presented meal.As well as cooked meals, the restaurant also serves a range of sandwiches, burgers etc.Certainly a place to return to if in St.Ives.
8. The Cock
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1011 reviews
Reviewed By Andysview
Cambs Cuisine restaurants are usually so good, so quite a surprise with the Cock. Have been a number of times and usually good, however tonight not so!Tried a fish special starter, King Prawns with garlic, chilli and ginger sounded really nice, however reality was far from expectation. 3 small prawns with a somewhat bland dressing on a bed of blend puree. £8+, avoid, the Duck Parcels that others in our party had were much better choice. I know what I will have IF I go again. Main course steak was much better, if a little basically presented, however others that had the beetroot risotto reported to be rather bland. Deserts were basic fare, nothing to write home about. In summary, they really need to look at the taste of their dishes, after all what is the main priority of the food that is served. TASTE!On the positive side, service was excellent and the beers very good (apart from running out of their guest beer half way through service. May return, but will be keeping a keen eye on reviews first to see if they sort out their menu and flavours. Thank you for leaving us some feedback on your recent visit to us, sorry to hear that you had some disappointment with the food that you ordered.The tiger prawn dish does have a simple puree with it as the prawns themselves have been blasted with the strong flavours of garlic, chilli & ginger, we want to avoid losing these wonderful tastes with more over powering spices. It may well still be on the fish menu next time, if you were to come again. It was supposed to come off a week ago however its been so popular we've extended its time with us.Good to hear you enjoyed the steak. With the beetroot risotto, I like to mix the strong flavours of the smoked mozzarella & candied walnuts, that dress the top, into the risotto. It really brings the dish to life!Our current dessert menu does have a lot of classics on there but I feel chef has given them our own unique twist.If you come again, which I really hope you do, you must try the Pear Tart Tatin with celery syrup & Gorgonzola ice cream or the Chocolate Orange Fondant with chocolate soil & filled with orange curd.Sorry that the guest ale went while you were here, we only get 1 keg of each of the guest ales in, then once its gone its gone, the line is then cleaned & the next one then comes on. The change over can take about an hour or longer if its busy. However with the two house ales & IPA we can kept the flow going much quicker.Lovely to hear that you appreciate our service & hope very much that we get to see you again soon.RegardsBen
7. Local Fish and Chips
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By canuktraveller89
Stopped in here while visiting the area and was craving fish. The service was so friendly and the food very good & reasonably priced. The fish was not over loaded with batter which was nice and the fish was very nice. Also recommend the onion rings too!
6. The Queen's Head
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
Family run village pub with restaurant in the heart of Needingworth, Serving great beers, wines, home-cooked food with a constantly changing specials board, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options always available.
Reviewed By Journey450916
Tonight Saturday 6th April we visited for the first time, when we arrived it was very busy & loud in the bar area as people were watching football. I had booked a table & we ended up having three courses because the menu was so nice & the price was good for freshly cooked & well presented food. We need to call again to try more dishes.
5. White Hart
Overall Ratings
4 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By desrez
Booked a table for 2, when arrived I ordered our roast dinners straight away. Other customers who arrived after us were served, so after 40 minutes I enquired where our meals are, nothing was said except they will be out straight away. Waited another 10 minutes and still nothing, so we cancelled our meals and looked somewhere else.
4. The Oliver Cromwell
Overall Ratings
4 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By MickMJM
Four of us visited for lunch in September. Very warm welcome. Atmospheric, traditional pub. Excellent range of very well kept real ales. The Timothy Taylor Landlord was top notch. There is also a large selection of bottled craft ales. Hearty, home made food. Great service throughout. Recommended.
3. Nuts Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By 107janettef
From the outside it doesnât look great but once inside itâs a cute cafe. Basic looks but lots of choices to eat! I tried an egg mayonnaise sandwich on white bread and a cup of tea. The food came out so fresh and tasty! Bread was really nice. I was given a pot of tea which made two and a half cups. I didnât try desserts but they looked really nice too! Best of all the prices were so reasonable I was surprised by it!
2. The Local Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By ebonylynton
We have had many meals here, the surroundings are a little basic, it is just a cafe, but itâs scrupulously clean, well fitted, with an extensive menu from toast to roast dinners. We have tried most of the menu and have never had a poor meal, the staff are friendly and efficient and the prices very reasonable
1. Elsie May's Electric Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Opened in December 2018, Elsie Mayâs Electric Lounge is a new family-run café and bar located just off the Market Square, bringing back a taste of history to St Neots, complete with delicious food, tasty drinks and comfy seats. The building was purposely
Reviewed By paultheposh
I have to say that this is somewhere that I will most definitely go to again for breakfast and am keen on trying at other times of the day.Surroundings are really nice. Tastefully furnished and service was excellent. Very reasobly priced breakfast which was really nice. Simply couldn't fault it.We will return. Hi there, thank you very much for the lovely comments - I shall pass these on to the team. We hope to see you again soon!
