Host St Ives

On a very quiet January night we we’re the main group of 6 dining. Place felt cold. Service was attentive but pizzas were Not really wowing + prices are very high indeed. This was a shame as we’ve been before and was very good food and live music on a Friday

The Host is a beautifully renovated old bank and is outstanding. It offers an exceptionally comfortable stay with great hosts who are warm, welcoming and always ready to assist. The attention to detail in every aspect of the property is remarkable, making it not just a place to stay but a home away from home. Moreover, considering the quality and experience provided, it offers excellent value for money, with a great restaurant and bar downstairs. It is situated close to everything in the centre of town. Highly recommended for anyone visiting St Ives.

We visited as a special treat while away over half term. There was a nice atmosphere and the decor is beautiful. That's where the positives pretty much ended. Slow service (although friendly), with long wait times on food. The restaurant is small and wasn't over crowded so the food really shouldn't have taken as long as they did. We ordered pizza as had heard they were the best in St ives. Ours, however, looked poorly constructed with holes in the dough and uneven toppings. The base was horribly over done and hollow and very crunchy to the bite, and the toppings were pretty flavourless. There were similar complaints from the table who were sat next to us, they said it used to be very good and that the food and service was definitely terrible. Was such a shame as was so, so looking forward to this and it was the only 'nice' meal while we were away and really wish we hadn't bothered. The prices are on the steep side anyway, but when the food is so poor makes it completely unacceptable. We should have read the more recent reviews.