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 4.
Alverne toast with Boddingtons with jam V 5.5
or with marmalade V 6.
Cornish bacon bap 7.
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Local sausage bap 7.5
Scrambled free range eggs on toast V 10.
or served with Smoked Salmon 15.
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Cornish bacon & local St Ewe fried eggs on toast 12.
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Mushrooms on toasted sourdough, with creme fraiche and parsley V 12.
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French toast with smoked Cornish bacon and maple syrup 12.5
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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 15.
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The Vegan Platter
Mushrooms, roasted shallot, charred tenderstem,
spinach, Heritage tomato, parmentier potatoes and toast VE 14.
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Fresh coffee and teas available.
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Some dishes may contain allergens. Please make us aware of any allergy or dietary requirements you might have.
Lunch
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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.
Marinated Artichokes V GF 7.
Tapas, starters or light meal
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Beetroot Houmous - creme fraiche and toasted flatbread V 9.5
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Grilled Catalan chorizo with crispy potatoes, garlic aioli and chives GF 9.5
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Tiger prawns tails - pan fried with lime, ginger and coriander, served with an Asian salad 13.
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Spanish cured Teruel pork and Salchichon garnished with gherkins, olives and croutons GF* 12.5
Baked Feta - orange blossom honey, filo pastry, Heritage tomato and thyme V 9.5
Crab on toast - garlic aioli, pickled cucumber, rock samphire, lemon and chilli ​ 13.5
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Meals
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Butternut squash ravioli - sage brown butter, spinach, courgette and truffled Manchego V 22.
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Smoked Salmon risotto with dill, lemon, creme fraiche, parmesan and rock samphire GF 25.
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Alverne's Classic Steak Burger - Emmental cheese, Cornish bacon, tomato relish
and gem lettuce GF* 15.5
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Lemon sole fillets in breadcrumbs with tartare sauce, crushed minted peas and fries 24.
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Cornish Crab on Alverne Sub - pickled shallot and cucumber, thai aioli and shredded gem lettuce 21.​
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Chicken and bacon Caesar - sourdough croutons, Romaine lettuce, tenderstem broccoli, crispy capers
and aged parmesan GF* 21.
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Barbecue miso aubergene - whipped Tahini sauce, pickled shallot, charred broccoli and puffed quinoa V 20.
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Spanish tapas (for two) - Authentic Spanish charcuterie, artisan cheese, olives, almonds, hummus,
baked feta, piquillio peppers and Alverne's bread 30.
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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 5.5 Parmesan truffle fries GF 7.5 Garlic bread V 6.
Chargrilled tenderestem broccoli, hazelnut pesto GF V 7. Mixed salad GF V 7.
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Desserts
​Chocolate Cheesecake - almond crumb, salt caramel and popcorn 9.5
Madagascan Bourbon Vanilla Pannacotta - raspberry and honeycomb GF 9.5
Spanish Ponche cake - almond cake soaked in Pedro Ximenez, served with Cornish clotted cream 12.5
Affogato – vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso GF 9.
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.
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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
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Dinner
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17:00 - 21:00
Fresh fish offered every day on our daily specials board that changes from lunch to dinner.
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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.
Marinated artichokes V GF 7.
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Tapas, starters or light meals
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Beetroot Houmous - creme fraiche and toasted flat bread V 9.5
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Grilled Catalan chorizo with crispy potatoes, garlic aioli and chives GF 9.5
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Tiger prawns tails - pan fried with lime, ginger and coriander, served with an Asian salad 13.
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Spanish cured Teruel pork and Salchichon garnished with gherkins, olives and croutons GF* 12.5
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Baked Fetta - orange blossom honey, filo pastry, Heritage tomato and thyme V 9.5
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Crab on Toast - garlic aioli, pickled cucumber, rock samphire, lemon and chilli 13.5
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Meals
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​Butternut Squash Ravioli - sage brown butter, spinach, courgette and truffled Manchego V 22.
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Smoked Salmon risotto with dill, lemon, creme fraiche, parmesan and samphire GF 25.
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Alverne's Classic Steak Burger - Emmental cheese, Cornish bacon, tomato relish
and gem lettuce and fries GF* 21.
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Devon chicken supreme with potato gnocchi, griddled baby leeks, chicken jus and chives GF 24.
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Creedy Carver duck breast with roasted celeriac, potato, red chicory, blackberry and port jus GF 27.
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Barbecue Miso Aubergine with whipped Tahini sauce, pickled shallot,
charred broccoli and puffed quinoa V 20.
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Ribeye Steak - 28 day aged, served with smoked chipotle butter, mushrooms and Alverne's fries GF 36.
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A selection of fresh seafood specials also available during the evening
Extras
Alverne's fries V GF 5.5 Parmesan truffle fries GF 7.5 Garlic bread V 6.
Chargrilled tender stem broccoli, hazelnut pesto V GF 7. Mixed salad GF V 7.
Desserts
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​Chocolate Cheesecake - almond crumb, salt caramel and popcorn 9.5
Madagascan Bourbon Vanilla Pannacotta - raspberry and honeycomb GF 9.5
Spanish Ponche cake - almond cake soaked in Pedro Ximenez, served with Cornish clotted cream 12.5
Affogato – vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso GF 9.
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 and buy local produce whenever possible.
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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: 01736 366007
Opening Hours:
Mon: 9am - 4pm.
Tues-Sat: 9am - 11pm​​
(last orders at 9pm).​
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Booking Recommended.
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Enquiries