The Sardine Factory Looe

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  iain watson

  ·1 month ago

  “This restaurant is perfectly placed in Looe, which makes it a great start. Clean and comfy inside with an open kitchen. So you can watch the food being prepared. We booked for a Sunday lunch, hoping for the roast. We hadn't read the website properly, so it was our own fault when we found out they dont do them in the warmer months. No real drama as the food we.chose was exceptional. We opted to go for several of the smaller plates to ensure we could try a nice mix of food. All cooked to perfection and with ingredients that you know were well sourced. These guys are doing something right as it was busy, but the food and drinks were being delivered efficiently. None of this felt rushed though. It's not the cheapest place to eat bit the food does the talking. Will be booking again for a roast in the winter!”

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  Amber Whitehouse

  ·1 month ago

  “This bright and beautiful restaurant is definitely a must try on your trip to Looe, the decor, staff and food are absolutely incredible. My partner and I came here for our second date night whilst on holiday and we did not regret it. Everyone was so welcoming and really knew their stuff when it came to the menu! Special shout out to Harri, who was our server and an absolute gem, making every interaction effortless and lovely✨ I tried oysters as a starter for the first time and they were absolutely incredible. As a seafood lover, I just couldn’t resist whilst we were in such a beautiful seaside town where all of the food is locally sourced✨ My partner had the fish taco which was succulent and crispy, the tortilla was both crisp and soft, amazing! We tried the Appletini cocktail which was also stunning, so beautifully crafted. I then had the Cornish crab linguine which was served with orzo that night and it was insane, the portion size was huge and really filling! My partner, who isn’t that crazy about seafood, ordered the stone bass fillet and it was stunning. Crisp skin with a beautiful glisten on the fillet, honestly to die for! We would highly recommend a visit to this wonderful establishment whilst you’re in Looe. Ask for Harri as a server, she’s a delight!✨”

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  S U

  ·2 months ago

  “We loved it! As a seafood lover I was in my happy place as there was so much to choose from! The meh bits for us all were the alcohol free/ cocktails. Nothing special. But the food definitely was! Standout dishes were the FRESHEST and juiciest oysters, the sardines were rich in taste, cod roe popped as expected, the octopus texture was just right and a very filling, flavoursome crab mac n cheese filled the table out. Price wasn't as bad I was expecting and a nice card for my birthday was a cute touch. A great start to our Cornish seafood journey!”

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  Claire Lyon

  ·2 months ago

  “I absolutely love this place. The menu changes regularly and I have never had the same meal twice. Staff are always lovely and helpful.”

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  Kate Yeo

  ·2 months ago

  “Went for dinner last night as a treat for my husband’s 40th birthday. The positives: atmosphere was excellent, really buzzing and was lovely to see so many families there. My husband’s fish dinner was excellent as well. The service just really let it down for us. For a Michelin star establishment, it felt really lacking. We were waiting for a jug of water, our main waitress just didn’t seem to like us (lots of smiling as she served other tables but not ours!) and just didn’t have that Michelin star care and quality we’ve come to find in other restaurants. Shame really, as we were really looking forward to it. I’m sure you’ll have a nice meal to eat but I’d rather go somewhere I feel more welcomed, especially for the price. (Also, not entirely sure what she meant but, due to being pregnant, I asked if my burger could be cooked all the way through. The waitress told me the burgers look a little pink as they are cooked the night before, but she would check. I’m sure she must have misspoke, as I’d be surprised if they were reheating burgers but it did make me a bit nervous.)”

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  Benji

  ·2 months ago

  “A lovely restaurant tucked away in Looe. Their bass with kachumber and bahji was delicious, while there were a number of more traditional seafood plates that were all super-fresh. Sensational lobster rolls and oysters.”

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  Hannah Mackin

  ·4 months ago

  “Fabulous experience start to finish. Food was absolutely delicious, good portions and quality food. Nice atmosphere and attentive staff, would recommend.”

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  Ashley Morris

  ·5 months ago

  “Every time we visit Cornwall we visit this restaurant. The food is fantastic, high quality ingredients cooked to perfection. The waiting staff are also extremely attentive, polite and friendly. The best part is unlike many establishments they don’t automatically add a service charge, which is how it should be and also the reason we are more inclined to tip since the presumption isn’t there.”

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  Roland Whitehead

  ·6 months ago

  “Some restaurants do complex food OK but this restaurant does simple food excellently. Perfectly cooked fish and green with fabulous potatoes. All so nice. Be brave with pudding - you won't be disappointed! Kitchen & service staff deserve applause.”

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  Victoria Clark

  ·7 months ago

  “This is one of our favourite restaurants- Ben and his team are always so welcoming and the food is fabulous. My parents drive down from London to come here as often as they can. We had a lovely week recently trying a few places all over cornwall and all said this was by far the best ! Worth the visit for sure.”