The Alverton Hotel is regarded as Truro's hidden secret, with unrivalled hospitality and AA rosette awarded food that is paired wonderfully with delicious drinks. If you're looking for a great spot to enjoy fine dining in the city, without any pretension or frills, visit the hotel's restaurant and expect a feast for the eyes, and the taste buds. Foodies will fall in love with the menu at The Alverton, which is made up of inventive dishes, afternoon teas and delicious sandwich pairings. On certain days of the week, such as Friday, there are offers like one on fizz and chips, including fresh Cornish fish in a crisp and light beer batter.
During the day you can enjoy a coronation chicken farmhouse sandwich, or smoked salmon and chive tart with creme fraiche. From the deli, enjoy sandwiches filled with Black Bomber, aged crumbly cheddar and carrot chutney, or rolls stuffed with Cornish beer battered fish goujons, rocket, and lemon caper mayo with fries. There are always salads to choose from, such as the gardener with asparagus, chicory, peas, blueberries, hazelnuts, leaves and cresses.
If you're stopping by for afternoon tea, you'll enjoy a chocolate peanut brownie with whipped peanut butter, a raspberry and lime cheesecake and macaron with chocolate glaze. Of course, there are homemade scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, and a delicious variety of savouries. On the evening menu, there's Creedy duck breast with rice noodles, chilli and coriander dressing and toasted peanuts, and a smoked tofu mousse with spring onion, chicory, walnuts and apple. For your main, enjoy the hake with chana masala and charred pineapple salsa, or the beef fillet paired with celeriac, shallot, oyster mushroom, potato and thyme rosti and a green peppercorn jus.