Ugly Butterfly Restaurant and Bar, Cornwall

The food, the service and the exquisite cooking. This is a worthy Michelin star. The flavour punch is unmistakable and is Adam's signature. Bonus Adam himself was serving a dish - a fanboy moment

Fabulous evening celebrating a 60th with friends! The food was superb and the team made us all feel incredibly welcome - especially the birthday girl. This is service as it should be - amazingly attentive but always warm and never pompous. We were sat next to the kitchens and were lucky enough to chat with Adam Handling who was working hard that night on prep. He was so passionate about the food and his team - it was a joy to talk to him. We were lucky enough to dine at the old UB near St Ives and we all agreed this venue in much better - less echoey, much cosier and “warm”. We will be back!

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.

Unbelievably good. Like 11/10! The team were incredible, so passionate and knowledgeable about the ingredients and processes. I could have talked to them all day. Obviously, the setting and view are second to none. The 4 course lunch seemed like great value. We wanted to have cheese but there was no stomach space! If you're considering it - go. Mark my word they'll have a star within a year.

Lunch so we chose the menu where can choose 3 or 4 dishes for a set price. The food devised by Adam Handling was overall superb. My Cornwall Hen didn't deliver as much as the other dishes but was still good. Sustainably is an obvious passion within the restaurant and the message delivered clearly. The price point is expensive however the food and level of service does warrant that. Izzy, our server, was brilliant. Friendly without being intrusive and her knowledge level of the dishes was very impressive. I would recommend a visit for an unforgettable culinary experience

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 🫶.