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Source Kitchen

Cornwall, St Ives - Central European - Restaurant - £££

The place to be for seasonal Cornish produce

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Deep within the reticulated thoroughfares of St Ives, Source Kitchen is worth seeking out. The place is dedicated to the abundant glories of mostly local artisan produce, in a space that looks very much the place to be for an unhurried lunch break – or as evening deepens. Snack options open the menu in fine style, with house pickles and ‘seaweed-kraut’ or coppa and cornichons to prime the palate. Dayboat fish is always worth a look, perhaps for gurnard in Mediterranean array with blood-orange, fennel and herbs, a whole brill Goan-style, or monkfish tail in green peppercorn sauce. Premium grass-fed Cornish beef onglet dressed with zhoug could well be the sole meat option, its exemplary quality hardly needing any alternative. Lighter lunch dishes encompass carrot risotto with kale and crispy sage, or butterflied mackerel from the local bay, sauced with salsa verde. The chocolate mousse with olive oil and sea salt is not to be missed at any cost, but if you need a...

Deep within the reticulated thoroughfares of St Ives, Source Kitchen is worth seeking out. The place is dedicated to the abundant glories of mostly local artisan produce, in a space that looks very much the place to be for an unhurried lunch break – or as evening deepens. Snack options open the menu in fine style, with house pickles and ‘seaweed-kraut’ or coppa and cornichons to prime the palate.

Dayboat fish is always worth a look, perhaps for gurnard in Mediterranean array with blood-orange, fennel and herbs, a whole brill Goan-style, or monkfish tail in green peppercorn sauce. Premium grass-fed Cornish beef onglet dressed with zhoug could well be the sole meat option, its exemplary quality hardly needing any alternative. Lighter lunch dishes encompass carrot risotto with kale and crispy sage, or butterflied mackerel from the local bay, sauced with salsa verde.

The chocolate mousse with olive oil and sea salt is not to be missed at any cost, but if you need a little more waking up, the affogato should assist. Stithians (a mature, slightly wilder cousin of Yarg) is served in splendid isolation as a cheese course, accoutred with hot honey and walnuts. A short wine list opens at £9 a glass, and is supplemented by some artfully crafted cocktails.

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VENUE DETAILS

6 The Digey
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 1HRGB

01736 799487

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OTHER INFORMATION

Counter seating, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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