Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in South Wales

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in South Wales? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Silures

4.9

4.9 (315)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Whilst Silures is firmly rooted in Wales, benefiting from the abundance of local produce available, the all-day dining menu is inspired by the broadness and endless possibilities of Modern European cuisine.

The all-day dining menu is available from day to night, with Sunday Roast showcasing on the weekends. The bar is a bustling and non-stop space, open to all and featuring a range of crafted cocktails, draught beer and bespoke bar snacks.

Born in Roath, Cardiff, Silures is an integral part of the community not only by creating an accessible but premium offering, but by championing environmental sustainability, local supply lines and ethical practices.

Top review

neil

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Great food and service. Loved the chicken and the mushroom risotto

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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (1319)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Pontypool

About the restaurant

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 portions

Voice awards - Best chef 2018
Voice awards - Best Sunday lunch 2019
Voice awards - Best steaks 2019
Welsh hospitality awards - Best Welsh restaurant 2021
Welsh restaurant awards - Best in South Wales 2023
Best commercial garden - 9 consecutive years

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Howells

Dined 6 days ago

Had Sunday lunch with my family, the food tasted delicious and there was plenty of it. Excellent service, we will definitely be back. Thank you

The Gate Llanfrechfa

4.7

4.7 (2457)

£25 and under

Italian

Newport

About the restaurant

Family run Italian restaurant based in Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran.

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Kim

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely restaurant and staff were just as nice. Food was lovely, great experience.

Tickled Trout Newport

4.6

4.6 (162)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Newport

About the restaurant

Welcome to Tickled Trout we look forward to serving you.

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christine

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent night at Tickled Trout. Food was so good along with the service and lovely wine.

The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4.5

4.5 (2911)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Asian

Cardiff

About the restaurant

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.

A glamorous destination restaurant serving incredible Asian-inspired dishes for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, plus exotic cocktails late into the night, it offers all those who visit an experience they’ll remember forever.

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Reynelyn

Dined 4 days ago

Great superb experience will come back for more staffs are kind

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Experience

Taste of Asia Two-Course Menu

Experience

Beaujolais Day Set Menu

Experience

The Ivy Asia Experience Menu

Côte Brasserie - Cardiff Central

4.4

4.4 (71)

£25 and under

French

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Annamarie

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely love this place! Great staff & great food 👍

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Experience

Champagne Breakfast

Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

The Ivy Cardiff

4.4

4.4 (13897)

£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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Tony

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

From the moment we entered the restaurant, we were treated with respect and felt we were the centre of attention. Even potential customers who came in and were shown to their table were treated respectively when they decided that the menu was not to their liking. Well done.

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Experience

Breakfast Set Menu

Experience

Beaujolais Day At The Ivy Cardiff

Experience

£19.17 All-Day Set Menu

The Black Cock Inn Caerphilly Mountain

4.4

4.4 (128)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Caerphilly Mountain

About the restaurant

A classic British pub in the heart of the countryside, close to Castle Coch. We offer a selection of ales, ciders and lagers for the thirsty mountain biker. We pride ourselves on home cooked meals with fresh, local produce - our chips have been rated the best in South Wales! With a range of menu items to please every appetite, including our chefs specials that change daily, The Black Cock Inn offers a warm and friendly welcome to those travelling by foot, car or bike!
We have a dog friendly bar area, as well as an outdoor play park and plenty of seating in our beer garden, perfect for the "sunny" Welsh weather.

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Val

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

Excellent food excellent service excellent atmosphere and friendly happy helpful staff

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Experience

Christmas Day

Gaucho - Cardiff

4.3

4.3 (819)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Every Wednesday, join us for ‘Steak Night Date Night’ and dig into an epic sharing steak for two with sides, sauces and a bottle of red or white wine chosen by our team of sommeliers from £70 per pair.

Experience extraordinary culinary creations, warm hospitality, and an ambiance where Cardiff’s industrial heritage meets the vibrant spirit of Argentina.

Gaucho Cardiff boasts an ambience that combines industrial design and cultural artistry, adding a touch of dark glamour and making it the ideal setting for working lunches, afternoon drinks, and evening dining.
Both intimate soirées and grand celebrations find their place on the top floor. Two private dining rooms offer versatility for more intimate occasions, while the spacious dining area accommodates groups of all sizes, with the option to exclusively hire the whole top floor.

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Barbara

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

Lovely evening, this was my first experience. The attentive waiter Zac was very accomodating of all our needs. Food was deliciously cooked and tasted fabulous.

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Experience

Steak Night Date Night - £70/£80/£90 per couple

Santiago's Tapas Cardiff

4.2

4.2 (805)

£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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EmilyH

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

They had a problem with the ovens but worked round it and we had delicious food. The lighting was a little bright for a tapas restaurant. Great service.

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