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1. The Shed Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(268)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Swansea

Booked 9 times today

Hiraeth; a term unique to Wales and Welsh culture, an intangible pull on the heart that conveys a deep sense of belonging, the desire to return to the place of one’s birth, to come home. For The Shed Restaurant and Executive Chef Jonathan Woolway, our place in the world is happily Swansea. Composed along the expanse of Swansea Bay, flanked by the Gower Peninsula and Brecon Beacons, within striking distance of the fertile valleys, coastal plains and farmland of West Wales, the Waterfront City of Swansea sits at the beating heart of nature’s larder. Bounties of the season from land, sea and pasture are at our fingertips. Our daily changing menus reflect a constant creative evolution, making use of local produce at the very place and moment of their seasonal prime. This begins in the kitchen and is realised at the table; Egalitarian, convivial and accessible to all. Full in heart and generous of spirit.

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2. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(3394)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Cardiff

Booked 69 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.

3. The Ivy Cardiff

4.6

Exceptional(14076)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Cardiff

Booked 97 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.

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4. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(1557)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pontypool

Booked 27 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

5. Nant Ddu Lodge

4.3

Awesome(210)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Merthyr Tydfil

Booked 6 times today

We are incredibly proud of our food and customer care here at the Lodge. Our kitchen and restaurant team strive tirelessly to provide the best possible cuisine and service, which have guests and locals coming back time and time again.The Bar & Bistro serves a variety of fresh locally sourced Welsh cuisine and bar snacks as well as a wide range of fine wine, great spirits and local beers. Our lunch and dinner menus highlight the best of real Welsh cuisine including locally sourced seafood, Welsh sirloin steaks and roast rump of Welsh lamb.

6. Janet's

4.8

Exceptional(843)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Pontypridd

Booked 11 times today

Janet's Pontypridd is a premier and authentic Restaurant that has been proudly serving the Pontypridd area since 2019. Since then, our mission has been to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambiance with skilful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience. We are committed to putting Pontypridd on the map as a food destination.

7. The Brook Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(901)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Cardiff

Booked 22 times today

Join us in our beautiful award winning restaurant or outdoor rear garden terrace and you will always receive a warm welcome with great service and delicious food.All Day Dining Menu 12pm - 11pm Tuesday to Saturday.Breakfast & Brunch 9am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 12pm Sunday.Bottomless Prosecco Brunch £25.00 Supplement 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday.Great Value Two Course Set Menu £21.95 12pm - 6pm Tuesday to Friday & 12pm till 3pm Saturday.Our legendary Sunday Lunch Two Course £29.95 Bookings from 12pm - 6pm .

8. The Butchers Arms

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3.6

Very Good(6)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Merthyr Tydfil

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to The Butchers Arms, Pontsticill’s newest restaurant and accommodation located in the heart of the beautiful Brecon Beacons.Our restaurant features a diverse menu of classic and modern dishes made with the finest, fresh ingredients, as well as a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere to make your dining experience unforgettable.

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9. Pizzeria Villaggio

4.8

Exceptional(945)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Cardiff

Booked 24 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 for the past 35 years. Borrowing our grandparent's recipes and adopting their love of good simple food combined with the Italian/Welsh values of creating a great family atmosphere, for all age groups has attributed to our success and longevity. In our pizzeria, there is a great range of carefully selected pizza and pasta dishes. We also run a daily specials menu that uses the finest, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

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10. Eli Jenkins Swansea

3.0

Good(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Swansea

Eli Jenkins is a friendly and welcoming venue offering great food, amazing drinks and unforgettable experiences.Come and visit our recently refurbished pub, which is perfect for any occasion including breakfast, lunch, dinner visits, birthdays, social gatherings and any other special occasions.We pride ourselves on our food and have great offers with selected two meals for £8.49 and £9.49, served every day until 9pm.We also run special promotions on drinks on Tuesdays including Carling, John Smiths and Strongbow for £2.55.We hold lots of fun entertainment nights which include, Bingo @ 7PM Tuesdays, Quiz Night @ 8PM Thursdays and Karaoke Night @ 8PM Fridays with a £20 bar tab available to the best singer.We always have a fantastic selection of Real Ales on offer and have been awarded with the Cask Marque- Certificate of Excellence.Any information you may need please feel free to contact us!We look forward to your visit!

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Charlotte
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic food and amazing service. Had a lovely evening and will be back again. Such a lovely restaurant.
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The Ivy CardiffPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Cardiff
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4.6
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Joshua
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellence is the best way to summarise The shed, an innovative menu serving fresh local produce in time with the seasons paired with a laid back but detailed service from front of house makes this place a must try and one I will be coming back too again.
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The Shed RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• Swansea
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4.6
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Adam
South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This place is outstanding no wonder it is so hard to get a booking The staff are epic be aware that they only take cash for tips and they deserve a tip
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Butterflies Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Pontypool
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4.9
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Liz
Bath/Somerset •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Ivy Asia in Cardiff is a fabulous restaurant, the food and staff are excellent and my only criticism is the background music, “techno”is not a good choice for this environment.
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The Ivy Asia, CardiffPrice: Moderate• Asian• Cardiff
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4.5
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Alison
South Wales •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely setting for this restaurant in Brecon Beacons National Park. Ate in restaurant which is in 2 parts. We had a window seat and were able to watch the birds outside in the roses and shrubs. Good service and great food. More limited menu during day compared to evening but sufficient choice including fish and vegan options. A favourite place to meet and chill with friends.
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Nant Ddu LodgePrice: Moderate• British• Merthyr Tydfil
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4.3

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1. The Shed Restaurant

2. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

3. The Ivy Cardiff

4. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

5. Nant Ddu Lodge

6. Janet's

7. The Brook Bistro

8. The Butchers Arms

9. Pizzeria Villaggio

10. Eli Jenkins Swansea

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