Truro Restaurants and Dining

(Truro, Cornwall, England, UK)



View of central shopsOffering far more than simply traditional Cornish pasties, the city of Truro is a great place to eat and has plenty to offer in the way of restaurants. Ranging from trendy coffee shops and bakeries, to fast-food burger bars and lively riverside pubs, there are also many top restaurants to be found in central Truro, where you can expect tasty food at a reasonable price.

Being fairly close to the seafront, many restaurants in Truro feature menus with a definite seafood flavour, serving a variety of white fish, together with lobsters, crabs, prawns, scallops and much more besides. If you prefer sausage and mash, steak and chips, salads or simply a filled jacket potato, then a cheap pub lunch is probably your best bet.


Picture showing eateries and shops in the centre

Opening Hours

Most restaurants in Truro open for lunch between 11:30 and 12:00, remaining open until 15:00 or later, although most cafes and fast-food eateries remain open all through the day.

For evening dinner, expect to eat at any time from 17:00 onwards, with most dining venues remaining open at 23:00 or later, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights.

Where to Eat

Good places to eat in Truro line much of the centrally located stretches of Calenick Street, Charles Street, Castle Street and Kenwyn Street. Nearby, Edward Street and Frances Street border the southern side of Victoria Gardens and this area features several good restaurants and eateries, while the Georgian Street of Lemon Street and New Bridge Street boast several elegant dining venues worth considering.

Many restaurants and cafes in Truro are close to shops, offering the perfect respite and a good place to rest your bags. Even within the Threemilestone Retail Park, on the city's western suburbs, a well-known fast-food outlet suits those looking for a quick bite to eat. Of course, good old fish and chips are hard to beat and many superb chip shops are situated all over the town, with locations including Pydar Street and Old Bridge Street in the city centre, and Pensilva Road on the north-eastern side of Truro.