Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

4.9

1245 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Nov 28, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 7 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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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
Website
http://www.uglybutterfly.co.uk/
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

Location
Carbis Bay HotelCarbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2NP
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 1,245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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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
Romantic
West Cornwall
Good for special occasions
West Cornwall
Lively
West Cornwall
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Review summary

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Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling offers a unique dining experience with "stunning views" of Carbis Bay. Guests rave about the "exceptional food" and "attentive service." The restaurant's commitment to sustainability shines through its zero-waste ethos and creative dishes. Ideal for special occasions, it leaves a lasting impression with its "beautiful presentation" and "unforgettable ambiance."

1,245 Reviews

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Wayne
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Laura
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Utterly stunning food and wine with amazing service
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Paul
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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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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Rosaleen
Warwickshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely excellent service and food. Would like more varied meat options. Would prefer a more upright dining chair and bill to arrive without service charge added as it is a discretionary charge.
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Tom
Cornwall
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish and pastry cookery was first class and the service was exceptional.
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Tara
Cornwall
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Difficult to eat at the low tables but stunning view and wonderful experience
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Angela
London
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great location, lovely surroundings, food delicious and beautifully presented with contemporary and local twists, however the service was disappointing, lacking attention during our afternoon tea. The bar was quiet with only a few tables occupied, so no excuse for staff having to be asked for pots of tea during an afternoon tea service. The staff were pleasant, just not attentive which is expected of an establishment of this calibre.
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Anne
Hampshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience with staff who really cared about us having an enjoyable time. Each element was explained and we enjoyed every part of our afternoon tea. The presentation and flavours were superb.
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Susan
Cornwall
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely interesting flavours. Great theme. Lovely location. Great attention to detail.
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Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling is rated 4.9 stars by 1245 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 28, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

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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

Website
http://www.uglybutterfly.co.uk/
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

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

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