Alverne Restaurant is a family run business in the heart of Penzance offering the best in modern European cuisine and locally sourced produce.
Having been catering over a long time and having encountered lots of different styles, Classically trained head chef Deryk Heywood has a genuine passion and flair for developing dishes that are modern and innovative, using the best seasonal and artisan produce sourced from a network of local producers and suppliers.
Our menu offers excellent and varied dishes featuring everything from an influence of Spanish and modern Mediterranean, to a choice of fresh fish offered every day from Newlyn, on a daily specials board that changes from lunch to dinner.
Deliveries of fish arrives at the restaurant several times a day to ensure prime fresh fish, crab and lobster which can be found on our daily specials board.
All meals are cooked to order to ensure freshness and quality and can easily encompass a variety of dietary needs. We also offer a separate vegan menu.
An intimate meal in our dining room is always a treat but guests are equally welcome to visit for a casual cup of coffee or a relaxing drink on our cosy sofas or suntrap patio.
Open throughout the day and into the evening we'll always give you a warm welcome.
Breakfast
9:00 - 11:30
Freshly baked pastries V 3.9
Alverne toast with Boddingtons with jam V 5.5
or with marmalade V 6.
Cornish bacon bap 7.
Local sausage bap 7.5
Scrambled free range eggs on toast V 10.
Cornish bacon & local St Ewe fried eggs on toast 11.5
Mushrooms on toasted sourdough, with creme fraiche and parsley V 12.
French toast with smoked Cornish bacon and maple syrup 12.
Add extras: egg, mushroom, tomato
bacon, sausage, hogs pudding, beans, potatoes, maple syrup 2.5 each
The Cornish platter
Grilled Cornish bacon, free range egg,
local pork sausage, field mushroom,
hogs pudding, beans, potatoes and toast 14.
The Vegan Platter
Mushrooms, roasted shallot, charred tenderstem,
spinach, Heritage tomato, parmentier potatoes and toast VE 13.
Fresh coffee and teas available.
Some dishes may contain allergens. Please make us aware of any allergy or dietary requirements you might have.
Lunch
12:00 - 14:30
Fresh fish offered every day on our daily specials board that changes from lunch to dinner.
Marinated Gordel olives V GF 6.
Bread, olive oil and balsamic V 6.
Salted Catalan almonds V GF 6.
Alverne's breads with whipped butter V GF* 5.
Tapas, starters or light meal
Griddled asparagus and fried polenta with shimeji mushrooms and creme fraiche V GF 9.5
Grilled Catalan chorizo with crispy potatoes, garlic aioli and chives GF 9.
Tiger prawns tails - pan fried with lime, ginger and coriander, served with an Asian salad GF 12.5
Spanish cured Teruel pork and Salchichon garnished with gherkins, olives and croutons GF* 12.
Hummus with coriander, chilli, pine nuts and toasted pitta bread V GF* 9.
Meals
Pea and Mint tortelloni served with spring greens, truffle Manchego and salsa verde V 19.
Smoked Salmon risotto with dill, lemon, creme fraiche, parmesan and samphire GF 24.
Alverne's Classic Steak Burger - Emmental cheese, Cornish bacon, tomato relish
and gem lettuce GF* 14.5
Lemon sole fillets in breadcrumbs with tartare sauce, crushed minted peas and fries 23.
Chicken Shawarma flatbread served with red cabbage, spiced cauliflower, coriander salad and yogurt 19.
Meatballs in panko crumbs with fresh egg tagliatelle, marinara tomato sauce and chives 19.
Charred artichoke Caesar salad with Romaine lettuce, tenderstem broccoli, fried capers
and croutons V GF* 19.
Spanish tapas (for two) - authentic Spanish charcuterie, artisan cheese, olives, almonds, meatballs, hummus,
fried polenta and Alverne's bread. 29
A variety of sandwiches also available at lunchtime including
our specials of the day which include a selection of local fresh seafood
Extras
Alverne's fries GF V 5. Parmesan truffle fries GF 7. Garlic bread V 6.
Chargrilled tenderestem broccoli, pinenut gremolata GF V 7. Mixed salad GF V 7.
Desserts
Chocolate malt tart - nut praline and mascarpone 9.
Sticky toffee pudding - toffee sauce and Rodda's clotted cream 9.
Rhubarb and raspberry crumble - almonds, oat crumb and vanilla icecream 9.5
Affogato – vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso GF 8.5
Callestick Farm Ice Creams GF 3.5 per scoop
Spanish Cheeses – La Solana truffled manchego, picos blue cheese, payoyo goats cheese,
served with Miller's biscuits GF* 13.
Some dishes may contain allergens. Please make us aware of any allergy or dietary requirements you might have.
We source local produce whenever possible.
GF - No gluten containing ingredients GF* - Gluten free without bread/biscuits
V - Vegetarian VE* - Can be made Vegan
Dinner
17:00 - 21:00
Fresh fish offered every day on our daily specials board that changes from lunch to dinner.
Marinated Gordel olives V GF 6.
Bread, olive oil and balsamic V 6.
Salted Catalan almonds V GF 6
Alverne's breads with whipped butter V 5.
Tapas, starters or light meals
Griddled asparagus and fried polenta with shimeji mushrooms and creme fraiche V GF 9.5
Grilled Catalan chorizo with crispy potatoes, garlic aioli and chives GF 9.
Tiger prawns tails - pan fried with lime, ginger and coriander, served with an Asian salad GF 12.5
Spanish cured Teruel pork and Salchichon garnished with gherkins, olives and croutons GF* 12.
Hummus with coriander, chilli, pine nuts and toasted pitta bread V GF* 9.
Meals
Pea and Mint tortelloni served with spring greens, truffle Manchego and salsa verde V 19.
Smoked Salmon risotto with dill, lemon, creme fraiche, parmesan and samphire GF 24.
Alverne's Classic Steak Burger - Emmental cheese, Cornish bacon, tomato relish
and gem lettuce and fries GF* 19.
Devon chicken supreme with hasselback potatoes, griddled asparagus, chicken and tarragon sauce GF 24.
Creedy Carver duck breast with fondant potatoes, petit pois a la francais and burgundy reduction GF 28.
Roasted cauliflower with hummus, cumin, spinach, lemon, pine nut gremolata, puffed chickpeas GF V 19.
28 day aged sirloin with panko king oyster mushroom, spinach, parmesan truffle fries
and Hennessy peppercorn sauce GF* 34.
A selection of fresh seafood specials also available during the evening
Extras
Alverne's fries V GF 5 Parmesan truffle fries GF 7. Garlic bread V 6.
Chargrilled tender stem broccoli, hazelnut pesto V GF 7. Mixed salad GF V 7.
Desserts
Chocolate malt tart - nut praline and mascarpone 9.
Sticky toffee pudding - toffee sauce and Rodda's clotted cream 9.
Rhubarb and raspberry crumble - almonds, oat crumb and vanilla icecream 9.5
Affogato – vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso GF 8.5
Callestick Farm Ice Creams GF 3.5 per scoop
Spanish Artisan Cheeses – La Solana truffled manchego, picos blue cheese, payoyo goats cheese,
served with Miller's biscuits GF* 13.
Some dishes may contain allergens. Please make us aware of any allergy or dietary requirements you might have.
We source and buy local produce whenever possible.
Alverne Restaurant is a family run business in the heart of Penzance offering the best in Modern European cuisine and locally sourced produce
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Contact
Alverne Restaurant
30 Alverton Street
Penzance
TR18 2QN
For all bookings please call: 01736366007
Opening Hours:
Mon-Tues: 9am - 4pm
Weds-Sat: 9am - 11pm
(last orders at 9pm).
Booking Recommended.
We plan to open Tuesday evenings from mid May and Monday evenings in July and August.
Please Enquire.
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