The Alverton Brasserie

What a delight. The Taste of Truro evening was all about the vegetables and local seasonal produce. Each course was talked through by the chef Ollie, who was clearly passionate and proud about what he and his team does and the local produce that he uses. Hearing the explanation, ingredients and where they had been sourced, behind each of the courses was a great element of the evening and really helped you to appreciate what you were eating. I particularly liked hearing about the local goat’s cheese and how passionate the chef was to be using this again in his menu. Each of the courses was beautifully presented. Five out of the six courses were served cold which was a first for me, but worked really well, suited the dishes and the weather. The one hot course was watercress and celeriac risotto which was incredible with the crispy cavolo nero. Just great flavour and texture. I would order this every time. The cold lettuce soup was refreshing and something different. The chef’s menu had me trying things I would have never considered and created a lot of conversation around the room. I had the accompanying wine flight which complimented each course beautifully. The evening was relaxed and unhurried, the staff were friendly, the venue is beautiful and the food was simply amazing. I hope this vegetarian Taste of Truro is held again in the future.

Beautiful building, visited whilst staying nearby on holiday. Service a little disjointed, we were left alone for about 15 minutes and had to ask to order. I ordered a Caesar with a side of tempura veg which, when it came, was all clumped together in one big mass. Other food was lovely. Again left after mains and eventually asked for the bill as we’d gone off the idea of dessert. Very nice setting and quiet, peaceful ambience.

Treated my friend to a Gin Afternoon Tea for her birthday. Beautiful setting and staff were so attentive, nothing was ever too much trouble. We did not like one of the sandwich fillings, the staff were on hand to change to an alternative without any issue. The scones were still warm and the cakes were delicious! Will definitely be returning

Sunday lunch at the Restaurant. Beautiful setting, if slightly poignant eating and drinking in what was a convent refectory! Staff very courteous and super attentive. It wouldn’t take much to take the service to the next level. The fixed lunch menu was small, but with a good variety. The food was a little disappointing. Again, wouldn’t take much to go to the next level. Would I go again? Probably.

We had lunch here for my partners birthday last week. We cannot fault the beautiful building, the gardens or the staff, who were helpful and polite. The food, however, was not of the standard we would expect from a venue like this, or for the price charged. From the vein left in the prawn, the bones left in the fish and a very poor vegetarian selection and unappetising salad. Won't be returning.