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Read our guide on the best restaurants in Wadebridge to find a variety of culinary delights!
Wadebridge sits either side of the River Camel and is a hub of Cornwall’s north coast.
The popular Camel Trail passes through Wadebridge, and the town plays host to the annual Royal Cornwall Show.
The restaurant scene in Wadebridge is varied with something for all tastes.
At John Bray, we have a host of cottages near Wadebridge for your North Cornwall adventures.
Browse cottages in Rock or cottages in Padstow.
Read on to discover our top Wadebridge restaurant picks…
Tripadvisor 4.5/5 – Thai cuisine – £ £ £ £ £
Enjoy authentic Thai food at this restaurant in Wadebridge.
Settled on Molesworth Street right before the bridge, The Tiny Thai is an intimate space (it’s in the name!) in a lovely river-view setting.
The menu is full of Thai classics with street food and veggie/vegan options thrown in.
Bpuu, the only chef and co-owner of this Wadebridge restaurant, provides real authenticity. She began learning her skills from real street food chefs from the age of 14.
The Tiny Thai can cater to your tastes as well; if you’re not a chilli fan they can fine tune your dish for your maximum enjoyment.
Veggie/vegan options ✔ Dog-friendly ✘ Takeaway ✔
Tripadvisor 3.5/5 – Chinese / Thai / Cantonese – £ £ £ £ £
The Dancing Taipan ticks all the boxes for a tasty Chinese dining experience.
With an ‘all you can eat option’ on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, you can fill your boots! Prices range from £15.95 to £20.95 depending on which day you visit.
Recent reviews rave about the fresh and tasty dishes, with the restaurant catering well to veggie and vegan guests too.
Veggie/vegan options ✔ Dog-friendly ✘ Takeaway ✔
Tripadvisor 4.5/5 – British / European / American – £ £ £ £ £
“No tableclothes, no dress code, just good honest food…” Need we say more?
Warne’s Bar and Restaurant is a great choice for a casual dining experience. Whether you’re seeking some tasty comfort food after a busy day on the beach, or want a sunset drink to settle into your evening.
This Wadebridge restaurant offers up a range of classics on its menu, from Cornish fillet steak to battered catch of the day.
Vegetarians can tuck into butternut squash and chickpea masala.
Veggie/vegan options ✔ Dog-friendly ✘ Takeaway ✔
Tripadvisor 5/5 – Seafood / British / Seasonal – £ £ £ £ £
The Stepping Stone was founded out of a “passion for great food, fresh ingredients and friendly service”.
Using the best local Cornish produce, this lovely restaurant in Wadebridge has a menu of modern British cuisine.
The restaurant itself is relaxed and cosy, sitting on the corner of Polmorla Road in the heart of Wadebridge.
Head to The Stepping Stone on Sunday for their three course roast lunch, with booking advised as it gets busy!
Veggie options ✔ Dog-friendly ✘ Takeaway ✘
Tripadvisor 4.5/5 – British / Café / Breakfast – £ £ £ £ £
The Granary is a café and restaurant set right in the heart of Wadebridge on Molesworth Street.
Known for their excellent breakfasts, you can head here when you need that full English craving satisfied.
With a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, expect to find timeless British classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Veggie options ✔ Dog-friendly ✘ Takeaway ✘
Tripadvisor 5/5 – Pizza / Italian – £ £ £ £ £
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Woody’s Pizza is just one of several street food venues located within Saltbox, a hub of converted shipping containers.
Serving up classic Neapolitan inspired wood fired pizza, you won’t find a better slice in Wadebridge.
Founder of Woody’s Pizza, Zdenko, is pizza obsessed and it shows. Enjoy vegan pepperoni pizza, veggie options and all the classics.
Veggie/vegan options ✔ Dog-friendly ✔ Takeaway ✔
Tripadvisor 5/5 – Spanish / Tapas / Mediterranean – £ £ £ £ £
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Another Saltbox favourite is Graze Tapas. Offering an Aussie-Tapas fusion, they take classic Spanish small plates and add an Australian barbecue twist.
Expect the usual tapas suspects like patatas bravas, padron peppers, and chorizo.
Being a Cornish restaurant, there’s plenty of seafood options too, including king prawns on the BBQ.
Head here for delicious ice cream too, with their ice cream counter serving up famed Marshfield ice creams.
Veggie/vegan options ✔ Dog-friendly ✘ Takeaway ✔
Tripadvisor 4.5/5 – World cuisine / Street food / Burgers – £ £ £ £ £
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Our final Saltbox pick is Craftworks. Located on the lower deck, Craftworks offers up burgers, burritos and tacos along with crafted drinks and shakes.
Coffee is a specialty here too, so you can be sure to find a great caffeine fix.
It’s the perfect restaurant in Wadebridge for laid back evening drinks, or a chilled lunch.
Veggie/vegan options ✔ Dog-friendly ✔ Takeaway ✔
Tripadvisor 3.5/5 – Chippy / Seafood / Fast food – £ £ £ £ £
If you’re seeking a chippy tea in Wadebridge, look no further. Barny’s Fish and Chip Restaurant serves up exactly what you’d expect; tasty fish and chips!
Dine in or takeaway, then tuck in!
Veggie options ✔ Dog-friendly ✔ Takeaway ✔
Tripadvisor 4.5/5 – Café / International / British – £ £ £ £ £
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Strong Adolfos is “redefining roadside dining”. As stated on their website, they are “essentially a roadside café”, but they offer so much more!
Enjoy freshly cooked breakfasts and delicious lunches, alongside specialty coffee and shakes.
The café is 3 miles from the centre of Wadebridge. It’s the perfect pit stop on the way back from the beach or day out, or your first stop for a big breakfast to fuel your day ahead.
Veggie/vegan options ✔ Dog-friendly ✔ Takeaway ✔
Tripadvisor 4.5/5 – Pub / British / Traditional – £ £ £ £ £
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Last but certainly not least, is The Quarryman. A traditional and award-winning Cornish Free House, set in a historic quarrying community.
This excellent pub sits across from the Royal Cornwall Showground, host to the Royal Cornwall Show.
Take in the countryside views before settling in the slate courtyard on a sunny day, or be warmed by the open fire in the cooler months.
Find tasty classics on the menu, including homemade pie of the day, wholetail scampi and a vegetarian lasagne.
Veggie options ✔ Dog-friendly ✔ Takeaway ✘
For more excellent restaurant recommendations, check out our North Cornwall restaurants guide.
Wadebridge is just a few miles from Rock, where you’ll find more great places to eat. Check out our guide to restaurants in Rock for more inspiration!
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