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items: Best restaurants in Cardiff
items: Best places to eat in Wales
items: Best burger restaurants across the UK
items: Dolaucothi Arms, Carmarthenshire, Wales: pub and hotel review
items: Cen at The Celtic Manor, Newport: restaurant review
items: Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales: where to eat and drink
items: Best gastro pubs with rooms: The Hardwick, Abergavenny

Best restaurants in Cardiff
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date: 2025-01-21T13:42:10.000Z
creator: Tony Naylor
subject: Wales
subject: Restaurants
subject: Local city guides
subject: Students
description: Check out the best restaurants in Cardiff to plan a foodie weekend away, from special occasion tasting menus to vineyard day trips and much more
encoded: Looking for Cardiff restaurants? From tasting menus showcasing local Welsh ingredients to pizza worth a detour, roving supper clubs and much-loved Indian or Thai hotspots, these are our expert picks of the best restaurants in Cardiff. For more city food guides, discover the best restaurants in Bristol, best restaurants in Bath and best restaurants in Liverpool. For more Welsh restaurant recommendations, check out our guide to the best restaurants in Pembrokeshire. Best places to eat and drink in Cardiff Gorse Opened in spring 2024, Tom Waters’ restaurant quickly established itself as a serious player. A chef with a sparkling CV (The Fat Duck, The Square), Tom has returned to South Wales to create tasting menus which – in dishes of Pembrokeshire seaweed broth; bara brith, Perl Wen cheese and Welsh truffle; or steamed cod with a mussel, lovage oil and spruce vinegar emulsion – make impressive use of the Welsh larder. Smooth, warm service seals the appeal of intimate Gorse. gorserestaurant.co.uk Asador 44 One of the pioneers of auténtico Spanish food in the UK, 44 Group opened its first Cardiff venue, Bar 44, opposite the Principality Stadium, a decade ago. Its Iberian aesthetics dovetail with vaulted brick ceilings to create a delicious tapas spot. Nearby, Asador 44 delves into Spanish live-fire cooking traditions in dishes of charcoal grilled hake with jamón, beans and herbs or sharing steaks of older Spanish ex-dairy cattle beef – much prized in the Basque Country. grupo44.co.uk Dusty's Up in suburban north Cardiff, scene legend Dusty’s is using its wood-fired oven to not just ace pork and fennel or ’nduja pizzas but to roast, smoke and then fry its Kindle potatoes, served with garlic, BBQ or spicy mayo dips. Worth a detour. dustyspizza.co.uk Heaneys Stylish Pontcanna address – which includes the wine bar, Uisce – where chef Tommy Heaney serves well-executed food in several modes, from Sunday lunch to cutting-edge tasting menus. Seasonally driven (and using herbs, e…

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Best places to eat in Wales
type: item
date: 2021-07-07T15:24:32.000Z
subject: Travel
subject: Wales
subject: Restaurants
description: We've rounded up our favourite restaurants in Wales, from Ynyshir Hall to Felin Fach Griffin, Restaurant James Sommerin, Llys Meddyg, Bar 44 and Coast.
encoded: Looking for the best places to eat in Wales for St David’s Day? Read our guide for the best places to eat in Cardiff and Gower Peninsular as well as the Welsh coast. Here are the best gourmet experiences to inspire a trip to Wales whatever the time of year. Pysgoty Slap-bang on the harbour front at Aberystwyth, with sweeping views of Cardigan Bay, Pysgoty is owned by husband-and-wife team Craig and Rhiannon Edwards, who also run Jonah’s, the town’s only independent fishmonger. That means the kitchen never needs to worry about having a constant supply of local fish and shellfish, and although the menu takes a global influence with dishes such as tandoori monkfish medallions or moules marinières, chef Pawel Banaszynski flies the Welsh flag with roast cod, chorizo and laverbread risotto; and Cardigan Bay lobster with herb butter and chunky chips. Gower Seafood Hut A converted horsebox trailer located on The Mumbles promenade, the Gower Seafood Hut was a runner-up in the Observer Food Monthly’s best cheap eats category thanks to pocket-friendly street-food snacks like cockle popcorn with laverbread mayonnaise. It’s owned by Sarah Kift and Chris Price, who look to their Mediterranean holidays for inspiration – think Italian-style fritto misto of sardines, squid, whitebait, samphire and capers – but always using locally sourced fish from Swansea Bay and around the Gower coast. Look out for weekend specials such as Never Mind the Scallops: queen scallops rolled in breadcrumbs and served with retro red cocktail sauce and a wedge of lemon. Hot seafood by the sea doesn’t get much better. Llofft This family-run café is at the heart of the Felinheli community, overlooking the Menai Strait. Llofft emphasises locally sourced ingredients for breakfast, lunch and Sunday roasts. From the main menu, we recommend the Thai-style fishcakes, and you definitely need to try their homemade chips. Ynyshir Hall Currently one of five Michelin-starred restaurants in Wales, the dining room at Yn…

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Best burger restaurants across the UK
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date: 2019-09-03T09:10:57.000Z
creator: Mark Taylor
subject: East England
subject: East Midlands
subject: London
subject: North East
subject: North West
subject: Northern Ireland
subject: Restaurants
subject: Scotland
subject: South East
subject: South West
subject: Wales
subject: West Midlands
subject: Yorkshire & Humber
description: Get your burger fix courtesy of Britain’s finest patty purveyors, from Korean brisket burgers in the North West, to beef short rib cheeseburgers in the capital
encoded: Looking for the best burger restaurants across the UK? Want to know where to find the best gourmet burgers? Read on for our restaurant guide, or check out our burger recipes here... Best burger restaurants in London… Buster's, Brixton A stone’s throw from Brixton station is potentially the best new burger in London. You’ll find it at Buster’s, effectively a hole in the wall joint, bar a few small tables, serving up delicious wagyu beef and fried chicken burgers. The London restaurant scene is full of spots trying to claim they do ‘simple things, executed perfectly’ but Buster’s is a spot that is actually nailing it. The wagyu cheeseburger is made up of tender meat, seasoned perfectly and cooked to a juicy medium. The green peppercorn dijonaise adds a welcome acidity, and the potato roll it is all sandwiched between is soft and bouncy. The chicken burger is equally excellent, crispy, juicy and served with plenty of pickles. The IPA cheese sauce is aerated and rich, perfect for dipping lots of hot, crispy fries in. We finished off the meal with a chocolate mousse, which was light but decadent. If you’re looking for a great burger south of the river, Buster’s is where it’s at. busterslondon.co.uk Supra Burger, Queen's Park Housed as a permanent pop-up in the cosy rotisserie restaurant Cocotte, Supra does smashed burgers and it does them well. The burger menu is short and the five burgers on offer are a variation on double stacked smashed cheeseburger, to which you can add bacon or salad, or change up the sauce to make it a Supra, truffle or barbecue burger. The burgers are generously portioned but without being too big to eat. There’s attention to detail in the preparation, along with the use of high-quality ingredients, resulting in burgers that are juicy, flavourful and smashed to perfection. The fries are crisp, golden and fresh from the fryer, and a side of chicken tenders were succulent from what we guessed must have been a wet brine. As well as a choice of six sa…

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Dolaucothi Arms, Carmarthenshire, Wales: pub and hotel review
type: item
date: 2016-08-24T14:40:07.000Z
creator: Charlotte Morgan
subject: UK
subject: Wales
subject: Wales travel
subject: Travel
subject: Restaurants
description: Read our review of The Dolaucothi Arms, a Welsh gem in the beautiful Cothi Valley. Homely cooking, charming rooms, considerate owners and a commitment to local produce makes it an olive favourite
encoded: Remote it may be, but a weekend break at The Dolaucothi Arms is certainly worth the journey. Set in the tiny village of Pumsaint, and part of the National Trust’s Dolaucothi Estate, it’s a 16th Century coaching inn that overlooks two rivers, Cothi and Twrch, both of which the pub has fishing rights to. A red-and-white Georgian exterior and beautiful gardens – including manicured lawn, bee hives and wild flower meadow, a pet project of co-owner David Joy – makes for a welcoming approach from the road to Lampeter. Inside, the bar area stays true to its cosy, traditional roots – Chesterfield sofas, log burners, piles of worn books, polished quarry floor tiles and original sash windows are the highlights. But little touches, like meticulously arranged antique beer bottles on the shelves and modern two-tone walls, make it feel fresh and cared for. David runs the bar and chooses his drinks carefully, sourcing real ale and cider from Welsh breweries including Evan Evans and Wye Valley. Even the apple juice is Welsh – try a bottle of Dr Grandad’s, made with teeth-tingling sweet Lord Derby apples. A separate dining room follows the same subtly updated theme. Chairs may be dark wood antiques, but co-owner Esther Hubert has reupholstered them with mix-and-match fabrics to bring colour into the room. Artwork hangs neatly from picture rails and is set against a terracotta-coloured wall, and a large window gives pretty views of the garden and ‘welcome arch’ outside. Food is renowned, to the point where we shortlisted their chicken, leek, bacon and cider pie in our 2014 ‘Britain’s best pub pie’ competition. It’s still excellent, with clean, precise flavours and impressive depth (David attributes that to both Esther’s cooking and the quality of the cider she uses). There are two menus, bar and seasonal, with the latter being a touch fancier. Try heirloom tomato and sourdough salad, a colourful, juicy plate reminiscent of panzanella, with Welsh goat’s cheese as creamy as burrata. A …

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Cen at The Celtic Manor, Newport: restaurant review
type: item
date: 2016-03-10T16:01:47.000Z
subject: Wales
subject: Restaurants
description: A 2013 MasterChef finalist showcases his gastronomic talent as the head chef and namesake of a five-star hotel’s newest restaurant on the outskirts of Newport. Expect a modern, airy dining room, and a menu focused on contemporary re-workings of Asian takeaway favourites
encoded: Tucked away in a large conservatory at the back of the Manor House at Wales’ five-star Celtic Manor hotel, lies Cen (pronounced ‘sen’), a forward-thinking Asian restaurant headed by up-and-coming chef Larkin Cen. Larkin grew up working in his parents’ takeaway in Cardiff and rose to fame, reaching the final three on MasterChef in 2013. Since experimenting with a pop-up at the Celtic Manor last year, Cen has now become a permanent fixture and the first Asian restaurant in the hotel’s impressive portfolio. The space itself is open and airy, with white wooden shutters, billowing fabric blinds on the ceiling and a stripped-back style. As you would expect from a five star hotel, the ambience and level of service at Cen are good, with staff walking the fine-line between attentiveness and intrusiveness with ease. The menu is split in to small and large plates. The former ranges from fashionable, fluffy bao buns hiding slices of hoisin-smothered pork belly; to meaty, juicy scallops served with bonito flakes and bacon dashi. The beautifully presented sea bass ceviche with lime, chilli and jet-black sesame seeds is a welcome lighter addition to the varied offerings. Main courses are divided into plates for one and generous sharing dishes for two. A creamy, spicy seafood laksa arrives in a huge earthenware bowl filled with rice noodles, juicy tiger prawns, fat scallops and coconut milk. Meanwhile Larkin’s twist on traditional beef in black bean sauce pairs Welsh rib eye steak with a wasabi Dijon, crispy triple-cooked chips, spring onion oil and a truly moreish black bean jus, that can (and should) be generously poured over everything – this dish is available as a 20oz sirloin sharer, too. The duck pancakes to share are surprisingly pricey (£68 for this takeaway favourite), but when the brightly glistening slabs of hot, Peking duck arrive at the table next to us, accompanied by a duck consommé, soft pancakes, lettuce wraps, white steamed rice and triple-cooked chips, I make a m…

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Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales: where to eat and drink
type: item
date: 2016-03-07T12:59:26.000Z
subject: Drink
subject: Wales
subject: Wales travel
subject: Restaurants
subject: UK
subject: Travel
subject: chef awards
subject: Whisky
description: Where to eat, drink and stay in Anglesey, Wales in 2016. Find out where to feast on fresh-from-the-creel seafood, Welsh whisky ice cream and deconstructed bara brith
encoded: Looking for the best restaurants in Anglesey? Here are the best places to eat and drink on the Welsh island, including Menai Bridge... This pretty, pastel-painted village, linked to the mainland by Thomas Telford’s suspension bridge and the sturdy Britannia Bridge, was for years bypassed by holidaymakers heading for the pier at Beaumaris or the Irish ferries at Holyhead. Today, Beaumaris, a sailing haunt, has a faded elegance, but the high street in Menai Bridge bustles with independent retailers including high-class chocolatier and patissier Benjamin Lee. Dylan's, Menai Bridge This contemporary restaurant down on the waterfront dishes up local seafood straight from the creel beside floor length picture windows onto the strait. Seafood starters include salt and vinegar whitebait, crispy sea bass tacos and homemade crab cakes. Show-stopping fish mains range from roasted local lobster with garlic butter and skinny fries to hearty seafood chowder with Menai mussels. There are plenty of pizzas, too, topped with local ingredients such as Dolmeinir Farm lamb. dylansrestaurant.co.uk Sosban & the Old Butcher's, Menai Bridge An exciting addition to Menai Bridge is Stephen and Bethan Stevans’ rustic restaurant Sosban & the Old Butcher’s, the original slate from the butcher’s shop still cladding one wall. Stephen worked for Marcus Wareing in London before heading back to his native Anglesey. Open from Wednesday to Saturday evenings, this is touted as a dining experience rather than as a traditional restaurant. There’s no menu – the eight to 12 courses are a ‘grouping of ingredients’ – and while dishes sound simple, the result is pure theatre: ‘celeriac, coffee, apple’ is a sort-of risotto, the chopped celeriac resembling rice, served under a cloche filled with smoke. ‘Bitter chocolate, passion fruit, olive oil, peanut’ is a chocolate sphere of passion fruit and peanut dissolved at the table by liquid caramel. sosbanandtheoldbutchers.com Halen Môn Saltcote and Visitor Centre, M…

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Best gastro pubs with rooms: The Hardwick, Abergavenny
type: item
date: 2015-10-27T10:18:27.000Z
creator: Charlotte Morgan
subject: Wales
subject: Wales travel
subject: Restaurants
subject: UK
subject: Travel
description: Locally-sourced food and smart but cosy rooms make The Hardwick in Abergavenny a must-visit.
encoded: Stephen Terry, owner and chef of Abergavenny’s The Hardwick, and proud adopted Welshman, has worked with the greats – including Michel Roux Jr, Alain Passard and a young Marco Pierre White – and pocketed Michelin stars, but there’s not a shred of show-off in him or his cooking. He and his brigade work with outstanding produce from Wales and the Marches, and turn out highly elevated pub food that never feels pretentious. The food and drink As well as hearty platefuls like Middle White pork belly and black pudding with capers, apple and mustard sauce, or ribeye steak with wild garlic, portobello rarebit and chips, there are vegetable-loving dishes, such as salt-roast beetroot with goat’s curd, cauliflower soup with Welsh cheddar, and seasonal treats of asparagus or puntarelle. Star suppliers Smoked salmon is from Severn & Wye Smokery, and the beef is from TV legend Johnny Morris’s farm, aka HJ Edwards, near Hay-on-Wye. Look out for Welsh charcuterie from Trealy Farm, and lean, organic Black Welsh Mountain lamb raised near Abergavenny. The Greek-style yogurt at brekky is from Neal’s Yard creamery in Dorstone and the sourdough from Hay baker Alex Gooch. The booze It’s got to be a pint of Ty Gwyn cider, Butty Bach or Hereford Pale Ale. What are the rooms like? Stephen and his wife Joanna converted The Hardwick from an old boozer into a smart but cosy place to eat and stay. The eight rooms look neat and modern, with walk-in showers and tables commissioned from a local joinery, and warm touches such as Melin Tregwynt textiles, and furniture and art from the Terrys’ own home. Breakfast The strapping cooked breakfast features smoked bacon, black pudding and bread fried in Middle White pork fat. Alternatives include fried eggy bread, bacon and maple syrup, sausage sandwich, and eggs benedict or royale. thehardwick.co.uk Written October 2015

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