Couch's Great House — Restaurant in England

I visited this restaurant with my wife and 6 friends for a 50th birthday dinner but was not expecting the night we had! We were met on arrival by the chef - or so we thought - in his whites, who was very welcoming and jovial. We were given menus and asked what drinks we would like - the men chose the local ale and the women, Prosecco (of course!) . Everything on the menu had a recommended wine match to it - yes, everything! After much debate and changing of minds, we were ready to order - 5 courses!. I think everyone had something different - even the veggies had different fish! The wine choices were excellent too, with much sharing and sampling going on! The food, and I think everyone agreed, was the best we had ever had! My guinea fowl was simply superb and my wife's rack of lamb just melted in the mouth (my mouth is watering just thinking about it). Desert was another jaw dropping experience - all were of the highest quality - outstanding! Cheese and biscuits were next, followed by port and sounds of contentment from around the table. We spent at least half an hour talking to the chef that met us at the door, only to find that he was in fact, the owner and a thoroughly nice man! If only we had come here at the start of our week and not the end! Oh well, we will just have to come back then! Everything about the meal was top drawer - and for only £145 a couple including tip! What a bargain! If you are anywhere near Polperro, you simply have to get a table at this...

OK, this is not a cheap place, but a great place. From the moment we got welcomed we felt completely at home and very well attended to. There is a quaint menu set up, but the way this is organized ensures great value and freshness of the food; there is only one menu available. Set price. Not many options for starters mains or desserts, which indicates that the chef knows what he’s doing. And he or she is!! This is cooking on high-level. Great balance in tastes, risks taken, gorgeous presentation, but most of all cooked and served with an abundance of love and professional knowledge. Our waiter seemed to be overjoyed with every plate he brought in, almost bursting with pride and anticipation for our reaction. Great wine by the way! So a well put together Winelist. Sometimes you feel somewhat disappointed and ill at ease when paying a bill that’s not worth the meal. But here I was more than overjoyed to settle our accounts. This restaurant cannot be over recommend!...

My son and I went for a meal here on the evening of Monday 28th Sept and we weren't disappointed - excellent food, attentive service and really great value for money.

The starter we had of locally sourced scallops with chorizo on balsamic reduction are the best yet tasted from any establishment we have eaten at. This was followed by the slow roasted pork belly main for me, again a really great dish and highly recommended, the crackling was fantastic. My son had the local cod which I also tried, again another really great dish.

Couch's is full on "fine dining" but not at the normal prices you expect for such high quality food and the portions are generous. Would highly recommend to anyone in the Polperro area of Cornwall, whether visiting or living locally to make sure you try this restaurant out for yourselves. I will definitely go back when next...