Kota Restaurant, the flagship restaurant from Great British Menu veteran Jude Kereama, is the go-to for dynamic fusion dining in Porthleven, Cornwall.

Discerning foodies make the trip to Kota Restaurant to sample Jude’s three-AA-rosette menus, which major on seafood (Kota means ‘shellfish’ in Māori).

Standout dishes include heritage tomatoes from the Isle of Wight with Mylor crab, cucumber, lovage and tomato ponzu, and monkfish cooked over coals paired with mussels, mussel molasses and curry sauce. The menus are 100 per cent produce-led and emphasis is placed on supporting Kota’s top-notch local suppliers.

A lunch menu centres around small plates, snacks and oysters, offering guests the opportunity to order as many (or as few) dishes as they like for leisurely grazing. Must-eats include Porthilly oysters doused in rhubarb vinegar, and pork belly with fermented plum, cauliflower, lardo and elderberry.

Jude’s dishes are skilfully executed by good friend and head chef Ross Sloan. Sample the team’s creative flair, passion for sustainability and use of local produce in the tasting menu with optional wine flight.

Trencherman’s tip

Three harbour-view bedrooms above the restaurant are available for those who want to take full advantage of the wine list. After a good night’s sleep, swing by nearby sister bar and kitchen Kota Kai for a laid-back lunch.