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Wednesday 5:30pm - 9pm Thursday 5:30pm - 9pm Friday 5:30pm - 9pm Saturday 12pm - 2:30pm 5:30pm - 9pm

Kota

Kota Food & Wine
Porthleven From here, Jude works his culinary magic on the best local produce using his signature Asian twist.
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Kota, meaning ‘shellfish’ in Maori, (chef Jude is half Maori, half Chinese Malay) is set in a 300 year old building, right on the harbour front of the historic village of Porthleven.

06/10/2026

It’s not just delicious food & carefully selected w**e here at Kota.

Meet the Kota Vesper Martini: oyster shell–infused Saint Sithney Gin, seaweed vodka, fino sherry and Knightor white vermouth.

Think dry martini, with a touch of umami and a mineral-driven palate. The Cornish coast, stirred down.

We have perfect comfy corners for a cocktail with a view - pop in and try one this week.

02/10/2026

▪️WINE & DINE▪️

Meet the W**emaker Dinner with Knightor W**ery

Friday 30th October | Service from 7pm

We’re welcoming Knightor W**ery to Kota for a one-night-only celebration of Cornish w**e and food. Set above St Austell Bay, Knightor crafts small-batch still and sparkling w**es from their own vineyards at Portscatho and Seaton, plus Cornwall’s very own vermouth.

Join us for canapés followed by a five-course menu, with each course matched to a Knightor w**e and introduced by the people who made it.

£100 per person

Spaces are limited. Book via the link in our bio or email [email protected]

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07/09/2026

Autumn evenings at Kota.

Open throughout September for dinner, Thursday to Saturday, 5.30–9pm.

Four courses plus Oysters, with an optional w**e flight to match.

Refined dining overlooking the harbour.

Book a table using the link in our bio or by emailing [email protected]

13/07/2026

The countdown to Kuki is officially on…

If you joined us last summer for our harbour BBQ pop-ups, soaked up the sunshine with a couple of sangrias and tucked into some great food, then trust us… you’re not going to want to miss what’s coming next.

We’re putting the finishing touches together and can’t wait to share it with you.

Keep your eyes peeled… more news is coming very, very soon.

06/05/2026

We are so pleased and honoured to have been awarded Best Bar at the 2026 Trencherman’s Awards.

After a challenging year for hospitality and for Kota— this recognition means so much to Jude and the entire team. To be acknowledged by such prestigious awards is incredibly special, but knowing the award was voted for by the public makes it mean even more.

Refining and honing our drinks offer has been a real focus for us over the last few years, so to see that hard work recognised in this way is incredibly rewarding.

We want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to all of our loyal customers who have supported us over the past 20 years. Your loyalty and support over the years has helped shape Kota into what it is today.

We’re incredibly excited for what’s next — and we can’t wait to share the journey with you.

Why not pop in and see us in our new home, enjoy one of our delicious cocktails or carefully chosen w**es, all with a view of the harbour.

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09/04/2026

New home ~ Same Kota.

Have you been to visit us in our new location yet?

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28/03/2026

We’re incredibly proud to be named a finalist in the Best Bar List category at the 2026 Trencherman’s Awards.

In a year that’s brought change and challengez, one thing we’ve remained committed to is consistency — in quality & in experience.

Dan and Jude work hard with passion and creativity to keep our list evolving — thoughtful, exciting, and always true to Kota.

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04/03/2026

~A little announcement from us~

Over the past few months, Kota has been operating from the old lounge room at Kota Kai, sharing the kitchen and working alongside our sister team. The response from guests has been incredibly positive, and the teams have quickly settled into working together as one.

After careful thought, we’ve decided to make this our permanent home — two restaurants under one roof.

At a time when the hospitality industry continues to face real challenges, we feel incredibly fortunate to be able to make this move in a way that supports our teams while allowing both restaurants to thrive side by side.

You’ll still find Jude in the kitchen, with Elle and the Kota front-of-house team leading service and delivering the same experience guests know and love.

Two restaurants, two styles — now sharing one home here in Porthleven.

All existing bookings remain unchanged and will simply take place in our shared home at Kota Kai. If you have any questions or concerns about an upcoming reservation, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support
Jude & the Kota team

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24/02/2026

Tucked quietly under the same roof as our sister restaurant - Kota Food & W**e remains very much its own space.

Nestled in the end room with views across the harbour, it’s an intimate setting, the perfect spot to enjoy our tasting menu, featuring the best seasonally sourced local ingredients all matched with exceptional w**es.

Date night, solo dinner, or something worth celebrating — whatever the occasion, book a table and pop in to see Jude and the team.

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17/02/2026

We’re incredibly proud that Kota has once again been recognised by the Michelin Guide, and as we head towards the 20th anniversary of opening our doors, it feels especially meaningful.

As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, adapting, while staying true to who we are isn’t always easy — but it’s something we’re deeply proud of.

This recognition is always a special one for our team - thank you to them, and to everyone who continues to support us.

Address

Kota, Harbour Head
Porthleven
TR139JA

Opening Hours

Wednesday	5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday	5:30pm - 9pm
Friday	5:30pm - 9pm
Saturday	12pm - 2:30pm
	5:30pm - 9pm

Website

http://www.kotarestaurant.co.uk/

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