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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Nestled in a revamped sardine factory, this bright eatery serves up expertly crafted Cornish seafood and hearty dishes with stunning harbor views.  

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

thesardinefactorylooe.com
@thesardinefactorylooe

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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

https://guide.michelin.com/en/cornwall/looe/restaurant/sardine-factory
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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

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-2020-new-bib-gourmands-announced
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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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Becki Ahmed

Google
What to say that does the Sardine Factory justice? The food is incredible, the service flawless and the atmosphere wholesome. We had the crispy squid and oysters, followed by the fish of the day curry and SF fish and chips. For dessert, we treated ourselves to the panna cotta and it did not disappoint! Highly rate the coffees and espresso martini’s too 🙌🏼 A big thank you and we’ll definitely be back.

Endre Kováts

Google
We went for a lunch, We tried nearly every small plate from the menu that picked our mind. The usual and the daily dishes were both exquisite and tasty. The Squid and sausages were incredible.

alison Shepherd

Google
Booked this restaurant months before our visit after watching The Great British menu. We were not disappointed at all. The food quality was exceptional, great service . Will be back ! Thank you Ben and your team

Andrew Blackburn

Google
Fantastic, their recreation of the Great British Menu in which Ben, the Head Chef, won the first course. We are very lucky to live quite close, so the Sardine Factory is a regular venue for when friends visit. Start menu is very good, their specials such as the GBM or the recent Grape vs Grain evening are exceptional.

Robert Cobb

Google
What a great restaurant this is. Superb food, great atmosphere and service and reasonably priced. We had difficulty ordering because everything on the menu sounded so good. Ended up ordering 3 starters between 2 of us as we couldn’t make up our minds. Special mention for the chowder, tuna sashimi, fish curry and soft serve ice cream. Will definitely return to try the rest of the menu. What a pleasure to eat fish so expertly cooked.

Joshua Clifton

Google
Phenomenal experience! Staff amazing, attentive and sooooooo friendly. Food was exceptional, great value and just great dish after great dish. Standouts were the cod taco, sea bass and the ice cream/espresso/sherry desert. Truly worth the drive down and would definitely visit again ! A* all the way

Tanya Rhymes

Google
We enjoyed a lovely lunch at The Sardine Factory. The whipped feta and beetroot, crispy chilli squid small plates and my sea bass main were absolutely delicious. The salmon ceviche was more like a salmon tartare and could have used a bit more zing. The restaurant has a great space with beautiful views of the river, and the service was good. We'd definitely eat here again if we find ourselves in Looe.

Gianni Dongo

Google
It was a lovely experience. A beautiful river side restaurant with amazing views. Service was excellent and the food is excellent value as one would expect from a Michelin Bib Gourmand