Ugly Butterfly Restaurant and Bar, Cornwall

This restaurant is a dream. We were welcomed by an incredibly friendly team and shown to our table overlooking the beach. From the very beginning, the knowledgeable sommelier impressed us with her guidance through the wine list, setting the tone for an exceptional meal. For the rest of the lunch, Stephanie took wonderful care of us—professional, attentive, and genuinely passionate—explaining each course and highlighting the best of the local produce. The whole experience was seamless, thoughtful, and memorable. Without hesitation, we would place the Ugly Butterfly in our top three UK restaurants, even when judged against very fierce competition.

We celebrated my birthday with dinner here and it was such a memorable experience. From the thoughtful greeting card to the warm hospitality of the staff, everything felt so welcoming. The tasting menu that evening highlighted seafood, and it truly told a story — Chef Adam takes you on a culinary journey along the English coastline, showcasing the finest regional flavors. The presentation was creative, striking, and at times even playfully charming. A wonderful dining experience I’d highly recommend. Definitely worth a visit when in Cornwall!

We were curious to try Ugly Butterfly 2.0 in its new location and even rearranged our trip to accommodate the new location. We are so glad that we did, it was a very memorable experience. The team were full of smiles and showed no shortage of enthusiasm with drinks and food. It was lovely being able to sit outside and enjoy the weather and fully soaking up the view. As for the food, it was utterly sensational. Having been big fans of the tasting menus before we surprised ourselves with how much we enjoyed choosing a dish. ‘Mother’ is true perfection. We had oysters and every course. Just go for it Absolutely faultless and in fact quite incredible.

Thank you so much to Adam and his team for making our anniversary meal absolutely perfect. We felt so welcomed (even being a younger couple) from the friendly team who spoke to us about the food, drinks and our time away in Newquay and what we have done for our anniversary. They made fabulous suggestions for alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks (that wasn't just juice). The service was impeccable, any questions asked were answered. A real credit to the team for being so knowledgeable! Definitely will be coming again 🫶.

The Ugly Butterfly was simply the most amazing dining experience. Adam and his team have really blown things away here, actually lost for words with the level of culinary delights. Wow!!!! The staff were the most amazing, friendly and ever professional in their service. We had the tasting menu experience over 2 hours and each amazing dish as it’s brought out is explained to you in detail. Combine this with the stunning Carbis Bay location and you are in for the most wonderful dining experience. Thank you guys we will most certainly return.

Amazing light lunch at Ugly Butterfly 2.0 at the Headland today! Sumptuous and contemporary surroundings, polite, on point service and a great selection of really lovely wines. I had hash browns topped with caviar and frankly I was bowled over! SO SO tasty 😋 Folks had the chicken / fish burgers and said they were tasty and filling with the best chips they’ve had in a long while. All in all great spot to eat and escape the beach!

I was absolutely blown away by the atmosphere,service and food. Steph and her team explained all the different ingredients and how they are big on minimal food waste. We were treated with respect and kindness. The afternoon tea is something everyone should experience at this restaurant. I also love the minimal waste cooking. We had the beautiful sunny beach as our view while we enjoyed our tea. The front of were an explosion of flavours too. Thank you for a wonderful experience for my son and I.

Stunning restaurant and incredible food. Staff were exceptional and friendly. Can't fault the place. Highly recommend. The ingredients are carefully sourcedand considered which is explained to you when served. Every dish was immaculately presented.