Harden's survey result
Summary
This “hidden gem just outside Truro” from husband-and-wife team Ben & Sam Harmer features “impressive” cooking, “exceptional service” and a “splendid outdoor eating area” for warmer weather. Ben’s classical training took in the kitchens of The Savoy and Le Gavroche – hence “the soufflé is impressive”.
Summary
Ben & wife Sam Harmer’s striking timber-built venue with a large outside terrace, in a quiet valley near Truro, generates all but unanimous praise for the “really impressive cooking” on display – a legacy of Ben’s classical training in the kitchens of The Savoy and Le Gavroche.
Summary
“Idyllically located” – in a timber building complete with log-burner and large outside terrace, and set “next to former water gardens, in a sheltered, quiet valley a little way out of Truro” – this four-year-old venue doesn’t generate huge feedback, but such as there is lavishes it with praise. Prices are reasonable, and chef Ben Harmer offers a choice of four dishes for each course, with “an extensive local cheese board” a great way to finish a meal.
Summary
“Idyllically located” – in a timber building complete with log-burner and large outside terrace, and set “next to former water gardens, in a sheltered, quiet valley a little way out of Truro” – this three-year-old venue doesn’t generate huge feedback, but such as there is lavishes it with praise. Prices are reasonable, and chef Ben Harmer offers a choice of four dishes for each course, with “an extensive local cheese board” a great way to finish a meal.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £22.00 | £27.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £10.10 | £27.40 | £0.00 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Penrose Water Garden, Tregavethan, Truro, TR4 9ES
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
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