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Dining with a sea view  - Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling, St Ives, Cornwall

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

4.9
4.9
1251 Reviews
£41 and over
British
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Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

4.9
£41 and over
British
St Ives

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Innovative
In a stunning Cornish Atlantic setting, just a mile from St Ives, Ugly Butterfly restaurant and bar offers spectacular views across one of the worlds most beautiful coasts, Carbis Bay. Ugly Butterfly showcases chef Adam Handling’s passion for converting locally-sourced, quality ingredients into beautifully-presented dishes, packed full of flavour. Offering an all-day dining experience, the Ugly Butterfly bar uses trims and offcuts from the ingredients used in the restaurant to create delicious drinks and bar snacks. This bar menu will illustrate that there is no such thing as food waste, much in the same way that there is no such thing as an Ugly Butterfly.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Afternoon Tea Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01736 805800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Handling
  • Private party facilities
    Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling lucky to have one of the most beautiful views of the Cornish coast. Our open plan restaurant lends itself to semi-private dining, as well as large private hire events and weddings. No matter the celebration, Ugly Butterfly is the perfect location.
  • Private party contact
    Nick: 01736 805800
  • Neighborhood
    St Ives
  • Parking details
    Parking is available within and next to the Carbis Bay Estate
  • Public transit
    BY RAIL The nearest station is Carbis Bay on the St Ives branch line. There are frequent regular connecting services to St Erth station (on the London to Penzance main line). From the train station it is only a short walk down the hill to the Estate.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,251 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • Cornwall

    Best Food

  • Cornwall

    Best Service

  • Cornwall

    Best Ambiance

  • Cornwall

    Innovative

  • Cornwall

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • Cornwall

    Romantic

  • Cornwall

    Great for scenic views

  • Cornwall

    Good for special occasions

  • Cornwall

    Lively

  • West Cornwall

    Best Overall

  • West Cornwall

    Best Food

  • West Cornwall

    Best Service

  • West Cornwall

    Best Ambiance

  • West Cornwall

    Best Value

  • West Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • West Cornwall

    Good for special occasions

  • West Cornwall

    Lively

  • West Cornwall

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling offers an extraordinary dining experience with breathtaking sea views. Guests rave about "incredible food," "exceptional service," and a "stunning setting." The tasting menu is described as "artwork" with "mind-bending combinations." The team is praised for their "knowledgeable and friendly" approach, making it perfect for special occasions.

1,251 Reviews
  1. Shelley

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went for a festive afternoon tea to celebrate my birthday. The staff were welcoming and attentive. The whole place had a relaxed atmosphere and we were made to feel comfortable. The food was phenomenal! Not only was it delicious, it was beautiful. I loved how knowledgable the staff were about the food and the effort that the team went through to reduce waste and use local products. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and wouldn’t hesitate to come back!

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  2. Rebecca

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Divine, incredibly detailed and intricately thought out dishes beautifully presented by knowledgeable and attentive staff- this is a truly special and memorable place which has never disappointed…

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  3. mitch

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience and staff are such fun and so so helpful. Getting the chefs and sommelier helping serve the stories of each course was a brilliant touch. Food is amazing and so “evocative of memories (venison soup and football matches!)” and “tasty”. Cocktails before are expertly done and adapted to your taste (a spicy Bloody Mary was truly spicy!). Tiny observation - dinner in an amazing restaurant with amazing food will always be a pricey treat but the wine list felt too pricey…..a few more £30-50 bottles and so £10 a glass - would give a slightly more affordable feel….

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  4. Maria

    Cornwall

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Excellent service! Stunning view! 100% recommend

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  5. Maxine

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow loved it. We went on a Wednesday evening in December. We were contacted to say we were the only diners and could bring our beloved dog with us as our dog sitter had let us down. We were treated to amazing service and food and even our dog was given treats and lots of fuss. We cannot recommend enough and we will return again. Amazing !!

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  6. mark

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff, amazing food, amazing views. Really enjoyed it!!!

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  7. Wayne

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the ugly butterfly, lovely food, which was accompanied by fantastic staff, so made it a lovely evening for my wife's birthday. Thank you Adam and your team, we will almost certainly be back.

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  8. Laura

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Utterly stunning food and wine with amazing service

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  9. Paul

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend the Ugly Butterfly. Everything about the meal was amazing: the ethos, the team and the concept of the experience. The food was amazing and the service exceptional. It was such a polished presentation of an incredible meal with superb wines.

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  10. Carol

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit to Ugly Butterfly for my birthday could not have been better. The winter menu is the best yet! I really don't know how they pack in all that flavour. Each course was interestingly presented and a treat to the taste buds. There was nothing that could be bettered. We both loved the relaxed, informal environment and the fantastic staff. Shout out to the pastry chef for her indulgent chocolate dessert.

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Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling is rated 4.9 stars by 1251 OpenTable diners.

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Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

4.9
£41 and over
British
St Ives

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

Carbis Bay HotelCarbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2NP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St Ives
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Afternoon Tea Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available within and next to the Carbis Bay Estate
  • Public transit
    BY RAIL The nearest station is Carbis Bay on the St Ives branch line. There are frequent regular connecting services to St Erth station (on the London to Penzance main line). From the train station it is only a short walk down the hill to the Estate.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Handling
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01736 805800
  • Private party facilities
    Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling lucky to have one of the most beautiful views of the Cornish coast. Our open plan restaurant lends itself to semi-private dining, as well as large private hire events and weddings. No matter the celebration, Ugly Butterfly is the perfect location.
  • Private party contact
    Nick: 01736 805800
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