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Yamas in Looe – Greek-Cornish Quayside Dining, Michelin Recommended

A toast to Greek-Cornish cooking

In Greece, "Yamas" is the word you say when you raise a glass to good health, among friends old and new. That spirit sets the tone at this Looe quayside restaurant, where chefs Nikos Oikonomopolous and Ben Palmer bring together two culinary worlds. Nikos draws on recipes and methods from his village in the Peloponnese; Ben sources the best local Cornish ingredients. The result is a menu that’s simple, fresh, and lets the produce speak for itself. Michelin Recommended in 2026, Yamas is a place where Greek cuisine meets Cornish influence without fuss.

Dishes are served in true Greek style, arriving from the kitchen as and when they are ready. The restaurant sits on the ground floor, with a relaxed bar upstairs that opens at 6pm for over-18s. Upstairs offers a small-plates menu and the full drinks list, plus regular resident DJ evenings. Whether you stop by for a light lunch, dinner with family, or a night out, the setting on East Looe Quayside gives you river views and a welcoming, unhurried atmosphere.

The cooking combines authentic Greek produce – some of which you can buy from the small deli shelves in the restaurant – with the freshest local seafood and seasonal ingredients. It’s a clear, confident take on British and Greek cuisines, rooted in tradition yet distinctly of this Cornish coast.