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The Greenhouse

Cornwall, St Keverne - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Tucked away in tranquil St Keverne, not far from Helston, the Greenhouse fits neatly in among its neighbouring cottages. It's the kind of place that readers characterise as a 'gem', appreciating the intimate feel of the dining room and a host, Neil Woodward, who enjoys talking about food. Out back, Leonie Woodward conjures a larder of seasonal organic ingredients into dishes that draw inspiration from various global cuisines, with stunning results. Seafood is an obvious strong point: there may be Japanese-influenced treacle-cured trout with nori and tomato ponzu to start, but regional traditionalists will covet Falmouth Bay scallops roasted on the half-shell with lemon, garlic and seaweed butter. For main course, it might be butter-roasted monkfish in crab velouté with cockles and leeks, while the Asian theme resounds again for miso-roasted pork belly and anise-scented tenderloin with roasted beetroot and raisins. Finish with a baba, doused not in rum but carob liqueur, paired w...

Tucked away in tranquil St Keverne, not far from Helston, the Greenhouse fits neatly in among its neighbouring cottages. It's the kind of place that readers characterise as a 'gem', appreciating the intimate feel of the dining room and a host, Neil Woodward, who enjoys talking about food. Out back, Leonie Woodward conjures a larder of seasonal organic ingredients into dishes that draw inspiration from various global cuisines, with stunning results. Seafood is an obvious strong point: there may be Japanese-influenced treacle-cured trout with nori and tomato ponzu to start, but regional traditionalists will covet Falmouth Bay scallops roasted on the half-shell with lemon, garlic and seaweed butter. For main course, it might be butter-roasted monkfish in crab velouté with cockles and leeks, while the Asian theme resounds again for miso-roasted pork belly and anise-scented tenderloin with roasted beetroot and raisins. Finish with a baba, doused not in rum but carob liqueur, paired with a poached pear, and given the regional imprimatur of a clod of clotted cream. Organic and biodynamic wines, as well as local Cornish ales, are the stock-in-trade of the brief drinks list.

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V O’Connell

20 March 2025

The restaurant is run by husband and wife team, Neil and Leonie. He is such a lovely guy, down-to-earth, incredibly friendly and helpful. Meanwhile, Leonie’s cooking is simply sublime. She could easily reach ‘Michelin Star’ standard if they wanted to go in that direction. But they prefer to serve exceptional food in a relaxed and non-stuffy atmosphere. Foodies delight, definitely, but food snobbery, absolutely not. We always have such a memorable evening!

VENUE DETAILS

6 High Street
St Keverne
Cornwall
TR12 6NNGB

01326 280800

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