Bringing big flavours and even bigger vibes this spring, Italo-American neighbourhood bar and eatery TALLO has officially landed at SeaSpace, Porth, brought to you by the company behind craft producers Harbour Brewing and Treleavens Ice Cream, and the well-established Atlantic, New Polzeath and Polzeath Beach House.
Mixing a down-to-earth feel with seriously soulful dishes, TALLO maxes out on the best in Italian food, cut through with a New York attitude and underpinned by a fresh Cornish twist – all while staying on point for taste and value.
Anyone with an appetite is welcome, whether it’s a couple of little bites with a drink, a piled-high family dinner or a slap-up date night feast. Line up the small plates, dive into punchy pasta bowls, or go large on a crunchy caesar and beef fat croutons, with a box fresh menu boasting trattoria favourites and sure-to-be-craving classics.
Hot on fresh ingredients direct from the very best Italian and Cornish suppliers, expect jalapeño and cheddar arancini that bring the heat, a prawn po’ boy that’s straight-up next level and new obsession-worthy pork ragu mafaldine, crab pappardelle with samphire, and ricotta gnocchi with Datterini tomatoes.
Group Head Chef Grant Goodson – who honed his skills under Jamie Oliver and Gennaro Contaldo and comes to TALLO from The Atlantic, New Polzeath, says: “Me and the management team behind this new venture want TALLO to be a place that’s loved by locals and visitors alike, becoming a regular go-to for easy, laid back, affordable eating and good times.”
A playbook of his chef journey so far, the restaurant brings together Goodson’s travels in Italy with his experience in the kitchen and his love of New York’s casual dining scene. TALLO’s menu will change with the seasons and emphasises handsourced, authentic ingredients, from the fresh crab caught just down the road to the Calabria-sourced ‘Nduja sausage, and the ice cream straight from the company’s farm.
Alongside the seasonal menu shifts, a handful of big hitters that have stolen the show during the restaurant’s soft launch will be going nowhere – from the high-stack burgers with secret sauce to the pizza fritti with hot honey, and the deliciously boozy house tiramisu.
What’s more, Goodson and his team are keen to shake up the brunch scene too, bringing a must-have bottomless brunch experience to Porth. On alternate Saturdays throughout the year starting 8 March, family and friends can get together and settle in between 11.30-3.00 for classics and specials including toasted croissant with smashed avocado, poached egg and rocket, American pancakes with mascarpone, blueberries and streaky bacon, and crispy chicken waffles and syrup with maple syrup washed down with freeflowing quality cocktails or fizz. No batch pours here, all cocktails are handmade with flair by a team as in love with great drinks as they are great vibes – from classics like the Bloody Mary to the essential espresso martini.
Add to that live music nights, regular events and special offers and happenings and it’s clear TALLO has got hotspot status in its sights. Plus, for locals who want to go Italo-American on the regular, there’s even a card for 10% discounts on food & drink (excl. July and August) as well as first dibs on exclusive events, music nights and more.
The same attention to detail that’s gone into getting the food, drink and atmosphere spot on has shaped the East Coast-style interior courtesy of Cornwall-based design studio Linea, with black and white tiling, minty green accents, big tables, high bar stools, retro-style booths and floor-to-ceiling windows there to squeeze every drop out of that killer Atlantic view.
Says Ben Harper, CEO of SeaSpace says: “From day one, SeaSpace has been about offering something fresh, new and exciting for guests and locals, with a shared spirit that puts coastal lifestyle first. TALLO has taken that idea and run with it full speed to create a place that’s brimming with feel-good energy. We can’t wait to see it become a stand-out show stealer on the southwest food scene.”
Ed Cooke, CEO of The Camel’s Back says: “This latest venture confirms our commitment to the Cornish food, drink and hospitality scene – a place where we’ve been active investors for over a decade, committed to creating and growing great brands, employing local people, sourcing local ingredients and celebrating the county we all love so much. Our mantra is to bring moments of joy and lasting memories to all those who visit our venues or enjoy our products – I know that TALLO, in partnership with the team at SeaSpace, will deliver on this in spades.”
Visit tallo-newquay.co.uk to find out more.
