PRESS & REVIEWS

We have been fortunate enough to receive some lovely reviews from both members of the press and the public.

The National Restaurant Awards 2011
Paul Ainsworth at Number 6 in Padstow has been voted number 69 of the top 100 restaurants in the UK in the National Restaurant Awards.

Jamie Magazine- Tom Kerridge
"This was a fantastic meal that captured all that is commendable about the restaurant scene in Britain at the moment: suppliers and chefs working hard together to showcase produce and give us something we should all be proud of."

The Critical Couple
"What a magical restaurant Number 6 is; as we consider the many great meals we have enjoyed this year, Number 6 easily makes it into the top 10, it was that good."

Read the full review here.

FamiliesOnline.co.uk, Neil Hennessy-Vass
"This calm, talented young chef who put his name above the door a few years ago has much be pleased with. He has surrounded himself with professional and charming front of house staff with knowledge of what they are serving so extensive it is beyond impressive. At times I felt I was in a parallel universe of culinary education. This is what I loved about this place, there is a passion and cognition so often missing or just hinted at in other high-end restaurants, but Number 6 delivers on all levels."

Read the full review here.

The Trencherman's Guide
"Placed on Restaurant magazine’s Top 100 Restaurants, this is a stylish and charming Georgian townhouse with a relaxed atmosphere, great service and stunning food. Chef patron Paul Ainsworth uses classical methods to create original, unpretentious dishes that will bring a smile to your face. Lunch is exceptional value and the private dining rooms make an occasion special."

Good FoodGuide, 2007/2008 
Awarded best restaurant in Cornwall.

Good food guide 6 out of 10 2006 to 2011
"Paul Ainsworth has been cooking at this pint sized restaurant - with rooms for six years, the last two as chef/ patron, and has maintained a tenacious local following for his highly crafted regionally based cooking." 

Lee Trewhela, Cornish Guardian
"Quite simply Paul Ainsworth at Number 6 Restaurant in Padstow is the most outstanding dining experience I've had in Cornwall."

Sunday Telegraph, Stella Magazine 8/10, Zoe Williams
"Paul Ainsworth has oomph, and he has discernment. I had cod with cockles, chorizo and chickpea salad (£14), and this was absolutely lovely. Looking at a list like that, you’d wonder who was going to keep all those punchy ingredients in order, wouldn’t you? Well, the cod, essentially, which was subtle but characterful, and had the most beautiful texture."

Read Zoe's full review here.

Square Meal 
Paul Ainsworth took over sole ownership of this restaurant housed in a small Georgian terraced house at the end of 2008 & has established himself as a class act in Stein-dominated Padstow. He is a chef with a fine pedigree (ex Pétrus )  his ambition & energy ooze from every pore of this savvy eatery. Inspiration comes from local supplies & the seasons, & you get the feeling there will always be something new & appealing to eat here.