2 Belle Vue Avenue

Nestled away in the heart of Bude, 2 Belle Vue Avenue is a casual bistro serving a tempting menu of tapas-style small plates and mezze dishes. Taking influence from different cuisines across the world, this charming restaurant caters for all tastes and dietary requirements including vegans and vegetarians and is also fully licensed, meaning you can also pop in for a glass of wine or a cocktail. 2 Belle Vue Avenue's idyllic setting makes it a particularly fantastic spot for romantic meal out, while children are also welcome meaning you can also head here for a special dinner with the whole family while in Bude.

Situated on the street which gives 2 Belle Vue Avenue its name, the white building has creeper growing up the side while there is a small terrace area with a few tables for al fresco dining during the summer. The inside feels more contemporary than you might expect from the restaurant's exterior; stripped wooden tables are spread around the well-lit space and flagstone tiles line the floors.

You certainly won't be short of choice when dining at 2 Belle Vue Avenue thanks to its impressively broad menu. Begin your meal with tasty nibbles such as white bait with Marie Rose sauce, and tostada sobrasada with honey. Tapas-sized starters are designed to be shared among the tables, and range from paprika-dusted calamari with a lemon and saffron aioli to slow-cooked pork belly with crab apple jelly. There's also the option to order one of the bistro's mezze boards. Larger main courses on offer include a Cornish beef burger, pan-fried fillet of bass with roasted cherry tomatoes and fries, and falafel and spiced aubergine with tzatziki served on a grilled flatbread.

Wash your food down with a glass of wine from the short but sweet list or you can go for a bottle of beer or soft drink.