Location: Looe
Top Restaurants in Looe
Where to Eat in Looe: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Looe (/ˈluː/; Cornish: Logh, lit. "deep water inlet") is a small coastal town, fishing port and civil parish in south-east Cornwall, England, with a population of 5,280 at the 2011 census.
Things to do in Looe
1. Old Sail Loft Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Charlotte M - Bristol, United Kingdom
Lunch visit with friends as part of annual trip to Cornwall. This is the 3rd visit over 3 years and the food gets better each visit. Parfait was delicious and the fish pie was packed with a large variety of seafood.
Good service, could do with being a little warmer in the restaurant but it was during the Artic blast we visited so all is forgiven. Will be back next year!
2. Smugglers Cott
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By 403hjo - Guildford, United Kingdom
Good menu options. Delicious food and excellent friendly service. Comfortable and interesting surroundings.
3. Ocean & Earth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 614 reviews
Our Restaurant is designed to give an authentic Thai garden ambience with lots of artifacts to enhance this. We have 30 covers inside and 8 on our outside Terrace. Our restaurant is cosy and friendly and we strive to welcome and put all our diners at ease.Our waiting staff are English and young. They have a detailed knowledge of Thai food and can help and advise on choices where appropriate.Our Chef and Assistant Chefs are Thai and have a lifetime of experience in preparing and cooking their native food. While we welcome young children there is no room inside the restaurant for prams or pushchairs, so they will have to be left outside.If the restaurant is quiet we reserve the right to close early, it is always advisable to telephone in advance to make a reservation.
Reviewed By Craig P - Coventry, United Kingdom
Visited the Ocean and Earth on a Sunday night in late November. We had been before on our last holiday and decided to visit again this year. The restaurant was quiet but that is fairly indicative of going out of season in Cornwall.
On arrival, we were presented with a complimentary bowl of prawn crackers. These were delicious so we ordered another bowl. For starters we ordered Nua Tod Grob (crispy beef - fantastic) and Beek Gai Gratiem (chicken wings - beautiful). We had 2 stir fry mains with Jasmine rice. Both very tasty and generous portion sizes. And washed with a couple of large bottles of Singha Thai beer.
Overall, a great meal matched by great service. The staff were really accommodating and friendly. So nice that we have booked in to come again later in the week.
Definitely recommended.
4. Papa Nino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 771 reviews
Papa Nino is a small Italian Restaurant, based in the quiet picturesque fishing village of Looe in Cornwall. Offering a range of traditionally loved Italian dishes and wines, whilst also taking full advantage of the wide variety of fresh fish and seafood caught daily by local fishermen.Choose from our starters selection of Mussels, Scallops, Speciality 'Hot Spiced Crab' or Minestrone Soup, Mozzarella and Tomato, Homemade Pate, Avocado with Prawns, Mushrooms in Garlic, Melon with Parma Ham or Prawns in Garlic Butter. Main courses include a large variety of Pasta dishes, lots of Fresh Locally-caught Fish, Whole Dover or Lemon Sole, Whole Sea Bass or Sea Bass Fillets plus many more. Not forgetting our House Speciality Lobster Thermidor or large Fillet Steak. Vegetarian options, Children portions, Fully Stocked Bar and Comprehensive Italian Wine List with Home-made Desserts, Liqueur Coffees and old Italian favourites Sambuca or Limoncello to finish.All served with a warm, family friendly Italian style silver-service. Come try us out, you'll be glad you did!
Reviewed By Susan H
This is one of the best meals we have eaten - its a gorgous intimate restaurant with excellent 'different dishes' pushes your sence to try something different - you won't be dissapointed - lovely flavours - fish tremendous - good spicing - staff very helpful as my hubbie can not eat hot spicy food - their reccomendations were perfect - gets busy so book to avoid missing a delight!
5. Larsson's Coffee House & Creperie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Larsson's Coffee House and Creperie is both the name and description. For those who have not visited France, The crepe is rather like the Breton version of the Pasty. It is delicious with either sweet or savoury fillings. The coffee is made with care and respect. Although we do also serve tea and non-standard alcholic beverages. Basically, it is what the owner personally likes and hopes that his guests share his taste.
Reviewed By LINOLEN - Windsor, United Kingdom
Went there on a miserable wet day in Looe, so glad we did, the coffee and crepes were excellent as was the service, nice and laid back, didn't feel hurried, absolutely perfect star to the day, could of sat in there for ages.
Brilliant place Mr Larson, and thank you.
Lino Len.
6. The Coddy Shack
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By BigDave0 - Rugby, United Kingdom
I can see why so many people love this place.. I noticed holiday makers and locals so always a good advertisement.. Location very good with lots of parking and serves the local community around the areas of Looe, Polperro and nearby villages...I had the large fish and chips however a regular portion would have been sufficient..All food cooked fresh to order.. Slightly crispy batter for my liking however fish was excellent !!!!
7. Sarah's Pasty Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 799 reviews
Reviewed By John W - Kingsville, Australia
Had researched which shop we should pasties at before we arrived in Looe and chose Sarah's...we were not disappointed...they were fabulous! We had the stilton and beef and the traditional....so good! I loved their little shop with the lady there hand making all the pasties....and the smell wafting out of the shop was sensational....all made fresh every day....none of this make in advance and heat up...and they sell out each day...we ordered ours in the morning as we were going on a long walk to Polperro and they were waiting for us when we arrived back in the afternoon. Sarah's you have nailed it!!!
8. Miss Marples Tea Room & Cornish Delights
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By CornishLandWanderer - Cornwall, United Kingdom
Not my cup of tea really...
Busy ish’ because of rainstorm downpour ~ people rushing for cover...
Chaotic service by non-facial waitress who looked like she was in a ‘meltdown’ situation.
Pointing, directing and taking orders randomly...
✅ Clean and tidy table.
✅ Fairly quick service.
✅ Earl Grey tea was good.
✅ Panini with ham n’ cheese, a little flat. Never mind...
NB. Chaotic cash payment situation upon exit. Long story. *yawns*...
I won’t revisit. “Thank You” ☕️
9. The Courtyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 543 reviews
Situated in the Cornish Fishing Port of Looe, the Award Winning Courtyard offers a warm and friendly welcome to all. A key focus is placed on using the freshest, local fish, shellfish, meat and farm produce throughout its seasonally changing menu. Come on in, or dine al fresco in our mediterranean garden, and join us for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or just a coffee and slice of cake! We're are closed until Easter 2016! If you would like to have a private function or large booking before then, please email us!
Reviewed By hamradman - Kidderminster, United Kingdom
We stumbled across this great venue while walking down the main street in East Looe.
It looked a bit different to the other pubs and restaurants with their cheap looking hand written blackboards outside displaying the menus. The staff were very welcoming, attentive and friendly. The food was excellent and the fish and chips I ordered was probably the best fish and chips I have ever tasted and I normally go for lamb or beef. All our dishes were excellent (4 of us) and the bottle of Chilean Merlot was very acceptable and reasonably priced at £15. The young owner/chef has created a good restaurant here and he deserves to benefit from a thriving current and future business opportunity.
10. The Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By les s - London, United Kingdom
We stopped here for a bit of lunch while browsing Looe town. Small and quaint it is bright and airy for a smallish cafe. Lovely staff were very welcoming and service was good and cheery. Good selection of light meals and drinks. We had jacket potatoes which were very filling. All in all it was relaxing, well served and well priced.
