The Rising Sun

4.5 (294)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Mitchell Hill, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1ED

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2 people

May 22, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Set on Mitchell Hill, a medieval route from the city of Truro to the East, in a quiet, historical quarter, The Rising Sun is the hub of the local community and a destination for visitors to the county. Surrounded by charming lanes with views to the cathedral, diverse historical buildings, an abundance of trees and greenery.
Seven years ago Katie & Tom Hannon stepped into a very dark and sad shell of a pub. An overwhelming amount of work paled into insignificance against the excitement at what they thought could be created in this out of the way building with a very long and interesting history. A lot of hard labour ensued to create their vision of showcasing the best qualities of a modern pub; seamlessly combining carefully sourced, sophisticated yet familiar food and drink in a welcoming authentic pub environment. Elegant, delicious food alongside fantastic local beers, unusual wines and a great array of craft spirits all wrapped up in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British, French
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01872 240003
Website
https://www.therisingsuntruro.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Mitchell Hill, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1ED
Neighborhood
Truro
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 294 people are saying

The Rising Sun reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Cornwall
Neighborhood gem
Cornwall
Great for fine wines
Cornwall
Good for special occasions
South Coast
Best Overall
South Coast
Best Food
South Coast
Best Service
South Coast
Best Ambiance
South Coast
Neighborhood gem
South Coast
Romantic
South Coast
Good for special occasions
South Coast
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Rising Sun in Truro boasts "delicious food" and "excellent service," offering a "lovely atmosphere" for diners. Guests appreciate the "locally sourced ingredients" and commend the "attentive staff." While some find it "a bit pricey," the "imaginative menu" and "fantastic Sunday roasts" ensure it's a favorite destination for special occasions.

294 Reviews

D
Darren
Cornwall2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at the Rising Sun. Took my Mum & Dad for Sunday lunch. The food and service were excellent. My Dad said best meal he’s had in a long time! Will definitely be coming back
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Jamie
Cornwall2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good meal, the service could have been a bit more attentive and the prices are high, especially with the service charge added to the bill.
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Aoife
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Very reasonable prices for the very high standard of food. Very nice people, chilled and relaxed, and really added the extras to the whole experience.
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Malcolm
Cornwall1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our night out at the Rising sun. Service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious. Even although the restaurant was busy with diners you could talk to each other across the table. Whole place has a lovely atmosphere.
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Soraya
Cornwall2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, nicely presented. Excellent service.
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Ken
Birmingham4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined here a few times and it is the outstanding venue in Truro. I cannot fault it.
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Guy
South Australia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our meal here this evening. Nice atmosphere, tasty food, well presented and reasonably priced for a more upmarket gastropub. The locally sourced ingredients added to the experience of coming here, and the adaptability of the kitchen was also well appreciated.
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Dan
Cornwall1 review
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, great service , not cheap but if you’re after a great night or celebration, would recommend.
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Victoria
Kent4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had heard good things about the Sunday roast and were not disappointed. Everything was superb and this was a consensus with our guests who are also restaurant owners in Cornwall. The only thing we felt was a little under par was the over cooked roasted veg… slightly over done and crispy made so by being kept warm for afternoon service we suspected. The roasts were priced higher than average but the food was very good so we felt it was worth it. The 20% service charge is also much higher than even restaurants in Cornwall so we would have liked this to be lower if not optional.
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Graham
Cornwall2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent meal, good choice menu ,great service, complete value for money, highly recommended a visit…
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FAQs

The Rising Sun offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01872 240003.

The Rising Sun is rated 4.5 stars by 294 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 3 times today

Mitchell Hill, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1ED

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Truro
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, British, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.therisingsuntruro.co.uk/
Phone number
01872 240003

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