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1. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4.6

Exceptional(3367)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Cardiff

Booked 76 times today

The Ivy Asia brings beautiful fusion flavours, exotic cocktails and late night entertainment to the heart of Cardiff, every night of the week. Located in St David's Shopping Centre, just a short walk from the city's historic castle and Cardiff Market, The Ivy Asia Cardiff is perfectly placed to provide a stunning sanctuary for shoppers, tourists and locals alike.

2. The Ivy Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(14043)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Cardiff

Booked 71 times today

The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

3. Gaucho - Cardiff

4.7

Exceptional(905)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cardiff

Booked 39 times today

At Gaucho Cardiff, every detail is crafted to enchant. The venue effortlessly blends sleek industrial design with cultural sophistication, creating an atmosphere of sultry glamour that’s both inviting and unforgettable. Whether you’re here for a business lunch, an afternoon cocktail, or an indulgent dinner, the setting elevates every moment.

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4. The Greyhound Inn and Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(52)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Usk

Booked 8 times today

Natalie and her team of chefs pride themselves on the taste and quality of the food from our kitchens. We use fresh, local ingredients whenever possible, offering an extensive variety of meals and snacks. See our seasonal menu.It's good, honest, home-cooked, traditional fare of the kind most of us love to eat but that's now so often missing from the menus of many fancy restaurants.For your special occasions or get togethers you can book exclusive use of our separate Dining Room where we can accommodate up to 30 people for a sit-down meal.Dogs are allowed in our top bar so you are able to enjoy a meal and a drink or two with your pet. You can also sit outside in our beautiful garden anytime of the year, we have plenty of outdoor seating with patio heaters.

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5. The Rock and Fountain Inn

4.7

Exceptional(1647)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • Newport

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to the Rock and FountainTraditional Country Pub serving Quality Home cooked Food

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6. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(1521)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pontypool

Booked 26 times today

Multi-award winning restaurant situated in the heart of the World Heritage Town of Blaenavon. Originally built in 1832 as the Cross Keys Hotel we have been serving the locals of Blaenavon and beyond for almost 200 years. We are well known across South Wales for our award winning steaks and hearty portionsVoice awards - Best chef 2018Voice awards - Best Sunday lunch 2019Voice awards - Best steaks 2019Welsh hospitality awards - Best Welsh restaurant 2021Welsh restaurant awards - Best in South Wales 2023Best commercial garden - 9 consecutive years Best Restaurant in Wales 2024Current Finalist Best Restaurant in Wales 2025

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7. Villaggio Lakeside

4.7

Exceptional(563)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cardiff

Booked 13 times today

The spirit of Pizzeria Villaggio can be traced back to our traditional roots in Campobasso, a humble town filled with beautiful people in Southern Italy. Pizzeria Villaggio has been run by the Palladino family since opening in 1986. Borrowing our grandparent’s secret recipes and adopting their love of good authentic food, combined with the Italian values of creating a great family atmosphere for all age groups, has contributed to our success and longevity. We have a dedicated & friendly team who are passionate about using high-quality ingredients to produce delicious Italian food.

8. The Goldcroft

4.4

Awesome(70)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Newport

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to the Goldcroft pub, situated in the wonderful village of Caerleon, that sits on the banks of the River Usk. We have an extensive food menu and we serve 7 days a week. We are dog friendly and have a wonderful sun trap beer garden for you to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you.

9. The Ship Inn

4.3

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Grill • Newport

Booked 4 times today

Hi everyone and welcome to The Ship Inn Caerleon. From intimate dinners for two, too large family parties, we have you covered. Our beer garden is having a 30K investment and will have all our little shipmates swinging and sliding to their hearts content! Dog friendly inside and out (must be on a lead at all times)....Loads of fun and great food available....7 days a week

10. The Brook Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(886)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Cardiff

Booked 14 times today

All Day Dining Menu 12pm - 11pm Tuesday to Saturday.Breakfast & Brunch 9am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 12pm Sunday.Bottomless Two Course Prosecco Brunch £37.95 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday.Great Value Weekday Two Course £18.95 menu 12pm - 6pm Tuesday to Friday & 12pm till 3pm Saturday.Our legendary Sunday Lunch Two Course £27.95 Bookings from 12pm - 4pm .

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James
Bristol •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
You know what you are going to get at The Ivy, and the Ivy Asia is no exception. The environment is beautifully decorated and the food is very good although a little on the pricey side. The selection of food and drink is good, the cocktails are great! It’s always really enjoyable and staff are always friendly and helpful. It’s not stellar, but it’s consistently very good whichever restaurant you visit. The décor in the Ivy Asia Cardiff is one of the best it’s really fabulous!
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The Ivy Asia, CardiffPrice: Expensive• Asian• Cardiff
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4.6
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Thomas
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service, also provided help on selecting a wine along with a few samples to try. The steaks were of superior quality, very tender and cooked as requested. Side dishes were also quite good. Nice atmosphere. If I ever return to Cardiff I will definitely dine here again.
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Gaucho - CardiffPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Cardiff
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4.7
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MARY
South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great meal found unexpectedly when working nearby. All 4 of us had different meals and all 4 were lovely. So good; we’re heading back tomorrow!!
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The Greyhound Inn and HotelPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Usk
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4.6
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Malcolm
Hampshire •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Awesome service with lots of smiling staff Food excellent
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The Ivy CardiffPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Cardiff
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4.5
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Shirley
Bristol •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very good food and service. Plenty of choice from several menus.
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The Rock and Fountain InnPrice: Moderate• Pub• Newport
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4.7

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1. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

2. The Ivy Cardiff

3. Gaucho - Cardiff

4. The Greyhound Inn and Hotel

5. The Rock and Fountain Inn

6. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

7. Villaggio Lakeside

8. The Goldcroft

9. The Ship Inn

10. The Brook Bistro

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