The Sardine Factory Looe

Restaurant · Looe

The Sardine Factory Looe

Restaurant · Looe

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Quay Rd, West Looe, Looe PL13 2DD, United Kingdom

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Seafood specialist in converted factory, harbour views, Bib Gourmand  

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Quay Rd, West Looe, Looe PL13 2DD, United Kingdom Get directions

thesardinefactorylooe.com
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Quay Rd, West Looe, Looe PL13 2DD, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 1503 770262
thesardinefactorylooe.com
@thesardinefactorylooe

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Sardine Factory

"A converted sardine factory on the quayside plays host to this laid-back and admirably well-run first floor restaurant which affords views across the harbour to East Looe. The extensive menu champions Cornish seafood across a range of tasty, well-priced dishes that have been prepared with evident care. The cooking is appealingly straightforward, with popular fish and shellfish dishes like moules marinière and crab linguine on the menu. Don't forget to try the fabulous sardines too, of course!" - Michelin Inspector

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Michelin Guide 2020: New Bib Gourmands Announced

"Named after Bibendum – the Michelin Man – our Bib Gourmand distinction highlights restaurants offering ‘good quality, good value cooking’ at £30 or under for 3 courses." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

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Seafood Restaurants

"Set in a lovingly restored warehouse with views over the harbour, Sardine Factory utilises the daily stocks offered at Looe Market, which sits right opposite the restaurant. Chef Benjamin Palmer was drawn back to his native town, and crafts a refined yet simple menu, featuring the likes of smoked haddock Scotch egg with curried mayonnaise, Looe Market fish and chips, and the signature chowder with bacon crumbs." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

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Rajesh Rathod

Google
Our experience of having lunch at The Sardine Factory was lovely, right from the warm welcome of the staff to the absolutely delicious selection of seafood. Service was excellent, ambience was beautiful. Thank you for giving us such a good time

Mark Young

Google
Booked a table for the wrong date turned up and they went all the way to accommodate us for the night I was supposed to book for. 2 adults and 2 children Food and service was fantastic couldn't fault it. I would definitely eat here again and recommend it to anyone

steve sharratt

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Truly delicious offerings in a great location, you’ll need to book and we went for lunch at short notice and there was lots of availability. We opted for; Smoked Haddock scotch egg, fish and chips, sardines, octopus, scallop and greek salad. We’ve had these favourites many many times in many many places and from some of the best chefs going in Cornwall. It is not often we get new #1s from these choices…we now have 6 new #1s as they were that good. The wines were great too and the value was incredible…try the Lebanese wine and a dessert wine..you’ll love them both. Ohh n if you shelled peas with your Grandma and were allowed a few as a treat, that’s what the peas tasted like…memories that last forever. 😋😋😋

Elizabeth Baker

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This was our 2nd visit and we were last here a couple of years ago, and celebrated a special birthday. Today, we decided to choose several small plates and share them tapas style, along with bread and koffman fries. As before, we really enjoyed the food and I particularly liked the spicy seafood gumbo. We were too full for dessert. Definitely do book ahead as this place is popular.

ohdear5671

Google
Overall the experience was great. Staff seemed friendly and attentive and the food was very very tasty. Portion sizes weren't terrible for the quality and flavour that we got! Definitely recommend the crab mac n cheese

CJ Sparse

Google
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had with food for quite some time. Watching the kitchen work their magic as the foods came out and enjoying the relaxing ambience as we ate. Chef Ben and staff should pat themselves on their back for their efforts and delivery. Definitely recommending it to everyone and will be coming back again soon.

Louise Amor

Google
Exceptional lunch with friends at the Sardine Factory. Great service and wonderful food and wine. Enjoyed whipped smoked cod roe with cloud bread, humous with pitta, followed by octopus salad, a pleasant surprise! Washed down with a crisp white Rioja. Definitely recommend a visit!

Janice Rotchell

Google
We had another lovely visit to The Sardine Factory, having visited a year ago. The service was lovely, attentive but not over the top, with the waitress helping with matching sides to mains. The food was delicious and we left feeling full, but not too full. We booked again for Sunday lunch, and the staff member said she'd made a note to make sure we got a table looking out on the harbour, so we're really looking forward to our next visit!