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St. Eia, Saint Ives, Cornwall

St. Eia

4.8 (33)
£26 to £40
Bistro
The Digey, Saint Ives, Cornwall TR26 1HR

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
St. Eia is an intimate restaurant, wine bar & bottle shop tucked away in the back streets of St. Ives, a stone's throw from Porthmeor beach and the Tate Gallery.

We serve seasonal bistro inspired food alongside wines which focus on conscientious farming practices and family values.

Daily changing wines by the glass and an ever expanding selection of super rare and exciting wines by the bottle at reasonable prices.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Wine Bar, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Wed–Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eleanor Vening
  • Neighborhood
    St Ives
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 33 people are saying

St. Eia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

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St. Eia in St Ives offers a "fantastic experience" with excellent food and welcoming service. Guests rave about the "divine" lemon butter beans and "melts in the mouth" Mangalitza ham. With a "huge wine list" and "friendly staff," it's a "standout in Cornwall," perfect for both lunch and dinner.
33 Reviews
  1. Blandine

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to return to St. EIA to the point where I decided to return a week after discovering it for the first time. The place is cute, cosy and fresh, food is well elaborated with small, subtle attention, their wine list is well picked and staff is dynamic, attentive to details, flexible. It is a wonderful experience for an apéro-dinner evening. And yes, one of the rare places where accoustics is perfectly accurate.

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  2. Tony

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Spider Crab toast is astonishingly good and most probably the best dish we had during out visit to Cornwall! The entire menu is spectacular and the service super friendly. You can't really go wrong here!

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  3. Zach

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure coming to St Eia, always get the lemon butter beans which are outstanding. Also got the sourdough & butter, some perello olives and the Mangalitza ham (which melts in the mouth - delightful). Prices are a bit high, but as a once a year treat we don’t mind. Will recommend every time!

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  4. Pete

    East Sussex1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A pleasant evening with distinctive food but a muddled service. Our main meal was delivered to the wrong table and at the end of the evening we were overcharged by £37.

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  5. Jonathan

    Nottingham4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A sensational lunch - never has a bowl of mussels and a glass of wine tasted so good. Excellent service, friendly staff and a huge wine list - what more can you ask for?

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  6. Alexandra

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always come back every time we visit St Ives and it never disappoints. Staff always go above and beyond and are super sweet, and they have the freshest produce and a great wine selection. Highly recommend, it is definitely one of the best spots in Cornwall!

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  7. Kathryn

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been coming to St Eia for the last few years and it is always a fantastic experience and one of the main reasons we come to St Ives. The food is always excellent, varied and delicious - the butterbeans are divine. The hosts also provide the most welcoming service too. Highly recommend St Eia will return again and again.

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  8. Georgie

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a birthday lunch for 5 of us. It was delicious and we loved everything about St Eia. Thank you all so much👍🎉💯❤️🌟

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  9. Simon

    London27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all round really. Lovely food, incentive menu, friendly staff. Thank you.

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  10. Heidi

    Devon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and warm environment. Tasty food. Hope to return.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
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The Digey, Saint Ives, Cornwall TR26 1HR

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St Ives
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Wed–Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Wine Bar, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eleanor Vening
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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