Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling

Name: Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling
Address: Carbis Bay HotelCarbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom, TR26 2NP
Telephone: 01736 805800
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1258 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

10:00 p.m.

Booked 5 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
Neighbourhood
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 1,258 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

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Cornwall
Best Overall
Cornwall
Best Food
Cornwall
Best Service
Cornwall
Best Ambience
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
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West Cornwall
Best Overall
West Cornwall
Best Food
West Cornwall
Best Service
West Cornwall
Best Ambience
West Cornwall
Best Value
West Cornwall
Great for fine wines
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 an extraordinary dining experience with breathtaking sea views. Guests rave about "incredible food," "exceptional service," and a "stunning setting." The tasting menu is described as "artwork" with "mind-bending combinations." The team is praised for their "knowledgeable and friendly" approach, making it perfect for special occasions.

1,258 Reviews

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Christof
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing experience. The food was insanely good and creative. Service was so professional and we felt so well taken care of. Really loved it. Will defined be back. Just such a special restaurant.
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Laura
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful afternoon tea for a birthday celebration. Felt very special and would highly recommend. Great food, great service and great value! We’ll be back.
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Tanith
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, fantastic time at The Ugly Butterfly and the staff could not be more accommodating for my 10 month old daughter.
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Lisa
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal, we came to the ugly butterfly last year to celebrate our anniversary and it was amazing, so we decided to go again this year and it did not disappoint, it was just as good if not better!! Highly recommend
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Jenny
Cornwall
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the best afternoon tea we have ever had. Beautiful setting over looking Carbis Bay ,where we were entertained by seals playing in the surf. Tastefully decorated for Christmas as as the sun went down lovely atmospheric lighting. All of the waiting staff were friendly and knowledgeable with the right amount of attentiveness. And the food, well, what can we say, just delicious, the highlight was the red bauble of white chocolate, vanilla and cranberry, but it was all divine. We will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone for a special occasion.
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Harriet
Cornwall
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the greeting to the farewell, the service was genuine, knowledgeable, friendly, suggestive but not pushy and very professional. The Afternoon Tea was an absolute delight, all of the teas, tasters, canapés, wonderful sandwiches/fillings, extremely adaptable to dietary requirements and the desserts and scones were divine, light & warm. We opted to share a supplemental Caviar Canapé, new to Caviar we were unsure, but when you have a team of chefs like they have, trust in your server and their suggestion. We were blown away, excellent. I would recommend a visit to this restaurant without question or hesitation. We will be back for more for sure!
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Martin
Devon
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was exceptional. The staff were amazing. Very knowledgeable.
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Shelley
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went for a festive afternoon tea to celebrate my birthday. The staff were welcoming and attentive. The whole place had a relaxed atmosphere and we were made to feel comfortable. The food was phenomenal! Not only was it delicious, it was beautiful. I loved how knowledgable the staff were about the food and the effort that the team went through to reduce waste and use local products. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and wouldn’t hesitate to come back!
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Rebecca
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Divine, incredibly detailed and intricately thought out dishes beautifully presented by knowledgeable and attentive staff- this is a truly special and memorable place which has never disappointed…
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mitch
West Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience and staff are such fun and so so helpful. Getting the chefs and sommelier helping serve the stories of each course was a brilliant touch. Food is amazing and so “evocative of memories (venison soup and football matches!)” and “tasty”. Cocktails before are expertly done and adapted to your taste (a spicy Bloody Mary was truly spicy!). Tiny observation - dinner in an amazing restaurant with amazing food will always be a pricey treat but the wine list felt too pricey…..a few more £30-50 bottles and so £10 a glass - would give a slightly more affordable feel….
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Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling is rated 4.9 stars by 1258 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

Dec 22, 2024

10:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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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Private dining

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