Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in South Wales

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Brook Bistro

4.7

4.7 (920)

£25 and under

Modern European

Cardiff

About the restaurant

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 .

Top review

glynis

Dined 2 days ago

Always a delightful place to eat . Food excellent. Halibut was delicious, a varied menu suitable for everyone's need . Wednesday night is great as all bottles of wine are half price 👌 service is good with friendly staff. THE RESTAURANT is airy and clean and tastefully decorated.

Côte Brasserie - Cardiff Bay

4.5

4.5 (88)

£25 and under

French

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Join us for modern French food in Cardiff Bay, right across from the iconic Millennium Centre. Our charming brick restaurant offers stunning views of Cardiff Bay's landmarks, including the Senedd and Pierhead. Whether you're in the Bay for drinks, a show, or exploring the area, stop by our chic, cosy space for exquisite French cuisine. Perfect for special occasions, family outings, or evenings with friends. With Cardiff Bay station just a ten-minute walk away, we're easily accessible for breakfast, lunch, or a leisurely dinner.

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Joanne

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Relaxed atmosphere and tasty food especially the steak frites.

The Ivy Cardiff

4.5

4.5 (14101)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Cardiff

About the restaurant

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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Helen

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely experience celebrating my daughters 21st birthday. Thank you

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Côte Brasserie - Cardiff Central

4.4

4.4 (113)

£25 and under

French

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Visit us in the heart of Cardiff Central for delicious French cuisine in a stylish setting. Relax in our chic space or enjoy dining al fresco in our large outdoor dining area. Whether you're visiting the Principality Stadium, catching a gig at the Motorpoint Arena, or seeing a show at National Theatre Wales, we're less than a ten-minute walk from all these venues. Join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, and let us take care of you. With Cardiff Central station just five minutes away, we're perfectly placed for your visit to the city.

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Nick

Dined on May 23, 2025

Great food and brilliant service! Thanks to everyone for a great evening!

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cardiff Bay

4.4

4.4 (1601)

£25 and under

British

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Discover a hidden gem when at Bill's restaurant in Cardiff Bay. Follow your nose and the sound of clinking glasses, and you'll find us nestled within the Pilotage Building, a historic building with colourful interiors that feel like home. We cater to your cravings from 8am 'til late. Whether you fancy a leisurely breakfast, a delicious lunch or a lively evening with cocktails, we've got you covered. Our menu features a range of your favourite dishes, all served with a touch of Bill's magic.

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Andrew

Dined on May 26, 2025

A really lovely visit, great food, brilliant staff, will be be back

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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cardiff Central

4.4

4.4 (1858)

£25 and under

British

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Start your day with a cheerful 'bore da' at breakfast, and wind down with a cosy 'nos da' after evening cocktails at Bill's restaurant in Cardiff. Dive into our diverse menu, where you'll find a range of options for brunch, lunch and dinner, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Finding us is a breeze - we're just a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Central station in the Wyndham Arcade. Whether you're after a table for 10 on our outdoor terrace or a quiet booth for 2, we've got you covered. So, what are you waiting for? Head to Bill's and let us treat you to an unforgettable dining experience.

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Nia

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Most enjoyable! Faultless service. Tasty food. Would return 100%.

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The Ship Inn

4.4

4.4 (70)

£25 and under

Grill

Newport

About the restaurant

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

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brian

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

We had the roast meat selection on the 2 main courses for £18. The food was value for money and the rest of the menu is not overly expensive. We will go again soon.

Wahaca Cardiff

4.4

4.4 (44)

£25 and under

Mexican

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.

Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.

Located right in the heart of Cardiff’s city centre in The Hayes, Wahaca Cardiff is a great spot for a bite while shopping, before a gig, or heading to events at St. David’s Hall. Buzzing on rugby days, Wahaca Cardiff is an up-beat casual spot shaking zesty margaritas. With three floors there's plenty of space for big groups looking for tacos and margaritas with friends.

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Carrie

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent choices for gluten free with secondary descriptors if coeliac or sensitive. Service was great, location and seating good.

Nant Ddu Lodge

4.3

4.3 (220)

£25 and under

British

Merthyr Tydfil

About the restaurant

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.

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AlanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We visit the Nant Ddu on a regular basis. I had the whole Dover sole with a Mediterranean sauce. I informed the waitress that it was one the best I have ever had. My wife had a chicken dish which she enjoyed

Santiago's Tapas Cardiff

4.2

4.2 (836)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Santiago's Tapas Cardiff is an authentic Spanish and Cuban restaurant in the heart of Cardiff. Specialising in Tapas, this independent, family run business offers a genuine Latin dining experience. We use the finest Spanish and local ingredients and produce. Come and enjoy the Spanish hospitality at Santiago’s.

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Anne

Dined 5 days ago

Incredible food and wonderful service, the staff could not have been more helpful in their guidance and advice for my gluten allergy. Would thoroughly recommend to all but particularly those who need reassurance with food preparation safety for allergens and/or Coeliacs. Thank you so much a delightful experience xx💚

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