Michelle's Restaurant

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1. Freddy Tischler ★★★★★

   We have been here several times over the past few years and nothing has really changed. There is a good choice of food available with specials on offer. Food is well cooked, good ingredients and well presented. A reasonable wine list is also available. Service is a delight. Whilst it is very professional it can also be relaxed depending on the customers. We prefer happy and relaxed (yet always professional) and that is what we had. The atmosphere is fine with a variety of diners none of whom felt the need to shout to the person next to them. Cost is reasonable when all is taken into account, especially considering a bottle of wine was included. My advice to any prospective diners would be to book a table. Whilst of course they would be happy to cater for a 'walk-in', tables are often reserved or in use. I recommend Priscilla's Restaurant highly and no doubt will be returning here in the future

   almost 3 months ago
2. Hugh Rogers ★★★★★

   Exceptional family-run restaurant in the centre of Polperro which we booked by phone. Carefully crafted menu with seafood emphasis but plenty of other options including kids and vegans. Food and service both top rank and a particular pleasure in watching the family at work in the open kitchen and the whole place was spotlessly clean. They happily welcome dogs.

   almost 5 months ago
3. Forex Indi ★☆☆☆☆

   Booked this restaurant after reading all the good review. When we arrive we were the first person arrive at the restaurant and they sit us near to the WC. We order a chowder and scallop. Chowder was sweet and i found a tiny hair in it while eating. As i eat is just sweet taste and very dilute with cream,it is not pleasant at all. I carry on as did not like to make a fuss about it. Scallop was ok given the price and you get huge portion for it. And when the main arrive i was looking forward to taste it only to let down eith huge dissapointment. I order the this week special a lobster dish. The description was cheese sauce bake with bread crumbs with lobster. Sound delicious. But it taste horrible,as i dig in to eat instead of lobster it was filled with tiny prawns and a few piece of lobster bits which taste mushy and not fresh at all.The sauce is actually some cheese flavour water so dilute and watery and was not edible at all. I have to leave the dish,and they have the audacity to charge this dish for £34. The salad on the side was bitter and no dressing. The other dish we order was hake,it says bake with cheese. Again is just not very nice and with some sad looking vegetable on the side. Is a shame because it has high review and we actually books months before our trip and was really looking forward to this. We left with huge dissapointment and it leave a bitter taste after consider we pay for alot of money for food that taste so horrible in polperro.

   almost 7 months ago

1. Geoff Dennis ★★★★★

   A fantastic family run restaurant in the middle of a beautiful historic fishing village, Polperro. A great warm welcome upon entering. The food made with the best quality ingredients and tasted delicious. A great warm lively atmosphere and to finish great homemade deserts. Highly recommend a visit.

   1 year ago
2. Luke ★★★★☆

   Me and my partner ate at Michelle's in August 2023. A cosy, family-run restaurant serving lovely food at a good price point. Booking in advance in essential, they are only open Thursday to Sunday and do a small number of covers each evening. It really is a small restaurant with an intimate vibe and it was lovely to be able to chat to the family who run the restaurant during and after the meal. The service on the whole was excellent and extremely friendly, particular shout out to the young lady who did a stellar job serving us. Now onto the food - we both opted for seafood (both for starter and main) and it was excellent. The crab bisque starter was absolutely packed with flavour and the mackerel pate was also very nice. No complaints there. For mains we both ordered the monkfish in a creamy sauce and the fish was cooked to absolute perfection, and an excellent sized portion for the price. The monkfish was presented in a very nice and refined way, although slightly at odds with the vegetables/sides which I would describe as more rustic. Regrettably, the truffle and parmesan chips we ordered were too dark on the outside (oil too hot/cooked too long) and I couldn't taste much truffle/parmesan. For dessert we both opted for affogato and unfortunately this just didn't really work. I'm not sure why but the ice cream was extremely hard and never really melted, possibly the freezer was too cold, or there is too much clotted cream in the recipe - shame as the taste was delicious. In terms of drinks, there is a good selection wines at very reasonable prices. On the whole, we had a lovely time. Not everything was perfect but the gripes were fairly minor, and I do believe this place has the potential to be truly outstanding if some of the rougher and more rustic edges are sanded off. I'd certainly return if we visit Polperro again.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Safi Martin ★★★★★

   Originally, we wanted to try their seafood but they only serve sunday roast on sunday. They offered very big portions. Eventhough they were very delicious, we couldn't​ finish them.

   almost 3 years ago

1. P ★★★☆☆

   A lovely, quaint little restaurant tucked away in the narrow, charming streets of Polperro. Beautifully cooked and tasty food, if rather expensive. The service was somewhat ponderous and confused, with the waitresses not really seeming to know if we were waiting for menus, waiting to order food, waiting for drinks etc, but they were allways friendly and pleasant. It's not like it's a big restaurant either, just a few tables. Beware of the small colourful flowers used to garnish the food. The ones in our meals, were home to many tiny bugs, keenly spotted by our daughter. If I let my heart rule my head I'd give Michelle's a solid 4 stars, but I have to take into account the price, the inexplicably confused service and the bonus insect protein.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Adele Owston ★★★★★

   The Sunday lunch ive ever had. Amazing service very friendly. Would highly recommend booking a table

   almost 4 years ago
3. Rachael Whittaker ★★★★★

   Amazing service, great fresh food, lovely atmosphere. We were there as a family group for a 60th birthday and all were catered for exceptionally well. Young children were welcomed and vegetarian options were excellent. The staff had decorated the table and written a birthday card which was a lovely touch. Would highly recommend visiting especially for a special occasion.

   more 6 years ago

1. Roger Moore ★★★★★

   Charming and competent staff serving high quality food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Prices are reasonable and very good value, we paid €69 for 3 courses and a bottle of well chosen house wine.

   more 8 years ago

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