A family-run business just beyond the top of Penzance’s main shopping street, The Alverne offers modern European cuisine using seasonal and artisanal produce from local producers and suppliers. There’s fresh fish and seafood from nearby Newlyn Harbour every day, plus varied dishes that include Spanish and modern Mediterranean influences, and a vegan menu. With its stylish yet unpretentious interior and a sunny outdoor terrace for warmer days, The Alverne strikes is one of the best restaurants in Penzance with just the right balance between relaxed dining and a special-occasion feel.

With a great selection of top-notch restaurants (check out Mermaid Alley, The Cornish Barn and Alverne to name but a few), the iconic Jubilee Pool (soon to be partly heated through a geothermal well), historic Chapel Street with great independent shops and quirky pubs (such as the Turk’s Head – the oldest in the town – and the Admiral Benbow – famed for being in the opening scene of the novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson), there’s plenty to see and do. Don’t be put off by it’s slightly down-at-heel feel – this is a town that’s on the up.

If you’re looking for somewhere to dine al-fresco then Alverne Restaurant and Lounge is an excellent option with one of the best patios in Penzance to enjoy a meal on summer evenings. Alverne is the place to go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner (and brunch for that matter). With full English breakfasts, including a vegan option, light lunches, and hearty mains such as lemon sole fillets, beef stroganoff (another favorite of mine), and classic burgers, there’s something on the menu to please every palette.

Where: Camelot Court, 30 Alverton St, Penzance TR18 2QNWebsite: alvernerestaurant.com. With fish from Newlyn and veg from the surrounding countryside, this Cornish restaurant’s aim is to transport you to the Mediterranean with their tasty modern European menu. Whether you want a day-boosting breakfast of Cornish bacon, a light tapas lunch or a three-course dinner that ends with some incredible Spanish artisan cheese, Alverne’s menu has something for everyone.

This really is a little gem in the middle of town, and it's a rare day when you walk past and the outside tables aren't buzzing. Inside, it's comfy and cosy, and the perfect place for a pitstop when you're in town. Alverne serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the specials board changing daily (and often during the day) to make the most of the fresh Newlyn fish.

Alverne in Penzance is a hidden treasure that attracts a lively crowd to its outdoor seating area. With a Mediterranean influence, the menu offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with daily specials from the Newlyn fish market. Save room for their decadent desserts and impressive cheese selection.

Where the Mediterranean meets the coast of Penzance serving fresh seafood and tapas in a lovely indoor outdoor setting. Alverne Restaurant brings a collaboration of two worlds to one unique setting. Located in the heart of Penzance, this family-operated restaurant has been open for years.

For a nice traditional British menu, stop by Alverne Restaurant for a varied menu and excellent wine pairings. Try some of the freshest seafood in town at Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar.

Local Cornish ingredients are treated with care and confident skill by a very experienced chef. The décor is warm and inviting just like the food. Modern British dishes and Tapas.

Gluten free options with food made from scratch, delicious and reasonably sized. The atmosphere was fantastic, and you could feel the care the staff put into creating dishes.

The staff especially the French man, we're both brilliant and fascinating to chat with. Lovely place which must be Penzance's best restaurant!!. Drive-Through Delivery

Experience modern European cuisine in the heart of Penzance made with locally sourced ingredients and fish caught daily from nearby Newlyn. view more information

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