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St Petroc’s Bistro has anchored the Padstow food scene since it opened more than thirty years ago. Rick Stein’s long standing affection for simple ingredient led cooking guides the Mediterranean kitchen here. The menu shifts with Cornwall’s seasons while drawing on French technique and coastal supplies. A recent AA Rosette recognises how consistently the team executes this straightforward approach.
Head Chef Mark selects daily lunch specials that highlight fresh catches from St Austell Bay and regional meat suppliers. Guests often order moules marinière followed by mountain sausage ragu with parpadelle pasta during the weekday early supper window. A sticky toffee pudding finished with local clotted cream closes out the service without overstaying its welcome. The kitchen balances French foundations with Mediterranean cuisine throughout the week.
A secluded courtyard sits behind the main dining area and serves as an al fresco extension for summer lunches and evening cocktails. Downstairs, Ruby’s intimate bar hosts classic mixed drinks while natural light floods the private dining room above through dual aspect windows overlooking the harbour. Jill Stein arranged the interiors to feel effortlessly inviting for groups up to twelve. The layout supports everything from spontaneous visits to weekend celebrations.
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