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La Casita, Saint Ives, Cornwall

La Casita

4.7
4.7
1021 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
La Casita boasts a relaxed and welcoming ambience. Set in its Carbis Bay location, this family-run restaurant is incredibly vibrant and has a close team of exceptionally friendly staff.
We invite you to join us at the bar for a pre-dinner gin tonic a fino or cocktail. Relax on the terrace with a glass of fine wine sourced from small boutique vineyards in Spain and Europe. Alternatively, we have some superb Cornish and European beers and ciders on offer.
The finest fresh ingredients are meticulously sourced both locally and from Spain. This is at the heart of La Casita's menu which features paella, pizza, chargrilled meats & local seafood, vegetarian & vegan dishes. Our specials change regularly and we have a great selection on our tapas menu.
Children are welcome and have their own menu with a great selection of dishes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01736 799399
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us directly for private events
  • Neighborhood
    St Ives
  • Parking details
    limit parking on our car park at the restaurant - 9 spaces
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • Cornwall

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Cornwall

    Best Service

  • West Cornwall

    Best Ambiance

  • West Cornwall

    Kid-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Good for groups

  • West Cornwall

    Neighborhood gem

  • West Cornwall

    Great for fine wines

  • West Cornwall

    Good for special occasions

  • West Cornwall

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West Cornwall

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Casita offers "fabulous food" with authentic Spanish flavors, featuring standout tapas and paella. Guests praise the "fantastic atmosphere" and "attentive, friendly service." The restaurant's vibrant setting and diverse menu, including vegetarian options, ensure a memorable dining experience. A "lovely" place for both locals and visitors, "highly recommended."

1,021 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious seafood cooked to perfection. Efficient and friendly staff. A very enjoyable evening. Our third visit this year. Thank you.

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  2. Craig

    Cornwall

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great as always can’t wait to go again

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  3. Alice

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a lovely birthday meal at La Casita - as it’s the off season in Cornwall, it was very quiet but still a lovely ambience. The food was delicious and a very generously portioned paella filled with meat/seafood. The staff were very accommodating of my nut allergy, provided the matrix for me to check my order and gave me reassurance. The cocktails were also great!

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  4. Alan

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we entered the premises this was by far the best service and food we have had for a very long time. All 3 courses were cooked to perfection and when we questioned a couple of things the staff were right on the ball with the answers and very helpful. Service was extremely efficient, all courses arrived for the 4 of us at the same time and the timing was well judged between each course. All in all a great place to eat with excellent service and a great atmosphere from all the staff

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  5. Jonathan

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit St Ives every year, and each time we eat at La Casita. Absolutely delicious. You cannot afford to NOT have the mussels - they are the best I’ve ever eaten 😋😋😋🩵

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  6. elizabeth anne

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As Craig Revel Horwood would say FAB U LOUS darling excellent vegan tapas beautifully cooked mussels . great customer srvice Well done La Casita

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  7. Lee

    Devon

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    After reading some of the previous restaurant previews, we we were expecting some great authentic tapas. However we were very disappointed with the quality of the food. The tapas dishes were just bland and very average, but the calamari in particular was inedible as it was rubbery and overcooked. We also had a paella, which had a reasonable flavour, but the prawns had been completely overcooked and were mushy! On the plus side the service was good and the staff were friendly.

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  8. Andrea

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful food, served efficiently in a lively atmosphere. This was our second visit, which tells you a lot, and we were not disappointed. The paella menu is a real highlight. highly recommend, and will be returning.

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  9. Jane

    Cornwall

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous evening at La Casita. The food is consistently excellent, the staff are attentive and lovely and the atmosphere is bustling and lively. Definitely recommend.

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  10. Chris

    Cornwall

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, fantastic food and excellent service. This really is a little gem of a restaurant.

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FAQs

La Casita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01736 799399.

La Casita is rated 4.7 stars by 1021 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Casita

Trencrom Lane, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives, Cornwall TR26 2TA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St Ives
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    limit parking on our car park at the restaurant - 9 spaces
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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