St. Petroc's Bistro reviews
"Family friendly bistro with signature Stein white walls, wooden floors and modern art, not to mention the fish. Here they have good meat dishes on offer too. Chic, lively and a magnet to the metropolitan gang."
Belinda Richardson, The Telegraph, 2009
"St Petroc's Bistro (one of Padstow's oldest buildings, with pleasant sitting room and library, courtyard and garden and ten bedrooms) serves unfussy cooking with the freshest of ingredients: perfect skate wing, simply presented with aioli and watercress."
The Good Hotel Guide 2009
"A casual and friendly outpost of the Stein empire, this reliable bistro wins praise for its classic fare."
Harden's Restaurant Guide 2009 (people's verdict)
"This long standing fixture of the Rick Stein empire is a light, bright and breezy white-painted hotel just above the harbour and the crowds. The bistro has Stein's trademark combination of white walls, wood floors and large contemporary canvases, and places the emphasis on fish."
The Good Food Guide, 2009
"One of the oldest buildings in town, this charming establishment is just up the hill from the picturesque harbour. Style, comfort and individuality are all great strengths here, particularly so in the impressively equipped rooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner all reflect a serious approach to cuisine, and the popular restaurant has a relaxed, bistro style. Comfortable lounges, a reading room and lovely gardens complete the picture."
The AA Hotel Guide, 2009
"Sitting a short stride uphill from it's fish suppliers in Padstow's photogenic harbour, the bistro outpost of Rick Stein's empire is a more casual alternative to the Seafood Restaurant. A more jaunty interior pairs bright modern paintings by local artists with crisp white walls and plenty of bare wood, while cheery staff serve up in a professional, unstuffy style. Fish clearly gets pole position on a menu built around classic bistro influences mingling with a straight forward modern repertoire. Kick off with tender warm pigeon breast with sautéed potatoes and walnut oil-dressed watercress salad, then move on to vibrantly fresh grilled sea bass, finishing with a sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream."
The AA Restaurant Guide, 2009
