The best restaurants Wales

"The Curry House is the other name of this Sri Lankan-owned pub on Main Street. The establishment is renowned throughout Newport for its fine dining. The quantities are more than generous. We eat very well for very little money. To start with, you can indulge in garlic mushrooms, or a delicious hummus with homemade pita bread. Vegetarians can continue with vegetable lasagna, before finishing with an apple crumble or pudding. Good choice for everyone, even for the children's menu.

Welsh and international cuisine, an elegant dining room and a garden overlooking the castle and the coast (ideal at sunset). In summer, you can take advantage of the pleasant tables set up in the garden. If the wind isn't blowing, you can take your time sipping a drink and eating a bite to admire the superb view of the bay and château. Try fish & chips, lamb or a burger. Nothing exceptional in terms of cuisine, but a very pleasant place to have a good time.

A beautiful location with a terrace, above the Teifi river, and a pleasant cuisine made with local products: enough reasons, it seems, to mention this address! And this, although the menu is a little classic and similar to Welsh pubs.... The terrace is particularly pleasant to eat while enjoying the view and calm of the river. The atmosphere is friendly and the staff is very smiling. As in many pubs, there is also a good choice of beers. A few bedrooms upstairs.

Very good restaurant and tea room. The building dates from 1606 and was once a reformatory. The place has a special atmosphere and to reach the restaurant on the first floor, you have to go through the old prison gate! For the meal, you'll fall for crab cake or fish pie. As a dish, try a meat with lamb or chicken for example or try the very good goat cheese soufflé! For dessert, choose pudding, crème brûlée or chocolate cake or simply Welsh cheese.

A quality homemade kitchen according to the market of the day. Hearty dishes that are served with a beautiful assortment of vegetables. There are also sandwiches and other variants such as wraps. Desserts such as cheesecake or banoffee are as beautiful as they are good. Very appreciated by all. Thematic menus are sometimes proposed according to the seasons and events such as Christmas, Easter... On their Facebook page The Cornstore, they usually indicate the week's menu. There is always a vegetarian choice.

The Archway is renowned for its outstanding cleanliness. It's also the best place to eat good, cheap fish & chips. You'll find all the traditional pub fare. When it comes to special diets, as is the case throughout Wales, it's well thought-out and no one is forgotten: vegetarian choices, gluten-free choices... Even the children's menu has a gluten-free selection. What's more, the staff are very helpful and welcoming, so don't hesitate to ask them if you're missing something. Good, relaxed atmosphere.

One of the most beautiful addresses in Swansea. Since 1690, the No Sign has built its reputation around wine. This tavern was once frequented by Dylan Thomas, who worked a few steps away. This is how the "Wine Vaults" (former name of the No Sign) is mentioned in his writings. Today, the tradition has remained unchanged and the warm welcome has not changed, full of charm, which cultivates an atmosphere of a bohemian tavern with its old armchairs, its fireplace, its wooden tables and its pretty water-green paint. Take the opportunity to taste their delicious tapas!

The pub is housed in a huge medieval house, one of the oldest in the city. The exposed stones and beams on the ceiling give it a special charm. A garden is located behind the house, with a terrace. We appreciate the very diverse programming. Sometimes you come for a karaoke with friends, sometimes you can watch sports. Here again, it's varied since in addition to the traditional reruns of football and rugby matches, we can sometimes see boxing matches... Very often Friday evenings are reserved for concerts.

One of the city's best gourmet addresses, featuring a garden where herbs, salads and vegetables used in cooking are grown. A warm atmosphere, with a menu that's a world away from the ordinary, and very reasonable prices. On the menu: sandwiches, starters to share such as halloumi, garlic bread... But also a choice of main courses. In the evening, the cuisine is more elaborate, with organic Welsh lamb, curry of the day, salmon fillet with potatoes and vegetables... 11 rooms available upstairs in the hotel of the same name.

A fantastic and charming candlelit setting in the oldest house in the city (10th century) next to the Tudor merchant house. We can see an old 13th century Dutch fireplace. In addition to this superb period interior, the cuisine is delicious. The menu features a wide selection of the best local products, ultra fresh fish and seafood, organic meats and freshly picked herbs. And as a final argument, the wine list, which is certainly the most complete in Wales.

A large and pleasant coffee that offers quite creative, varied and not too expensive menus. The service is fast, of high quality, and the rations are generous. People come here at any time to have a drink or to eat quick snacks such as sandwiches or salads and more hearty dishes such as steaks and hamburgers. The atmosphere is quiet at lunchtime, no noisy radio, just nice background music. In good weather, you can also enjoy the small terrace on the pedestrian street.

In the restaurant of the Royal Sportsman Hotel, there is a "2 Rosette menu" which includes, for example, butternut risotto; fried red mullet, mashed potatoes, tomato consommé and onion salad; Welsh pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, cabbage, parsnips and ginger juice. Before finishing with a lemon pie, chocolate brownie, or Welsh cheese. You can also choose more classic, less expensive dishes. All can be enjoyed in the hotel's restaurant or bar, for those who like a relaxed atmosphere.

In this small chain, which has 3 other restaurants scattered around its hotels in Great Britain, you can enjoy a beer and a bite to eat in complete tranquillity. You'll enjoy dishes that blend worldly influences with traditional Welsh flavors in a chic, relaxed atmosphere. In this restaurant, the rotisserie side of things takes center stage, and the roast chicken, the restaurant's signature dish, is delicious. A real success! And on the dessert side, you'll love the delicious raspberry pavlova or lemon meringue tart.

For once, a Welsh word can be guessed... "Olif" means olive! And it's paradoxically one of the few products on the menu that doesn't come from the region. Even the chorizo is local! As you can see, the cuisine combines the best of Welsh terroir with Mediterranean inspiration. You'll receive a warm welcome at this astonishing address, which is part café, part tapas bar, part restaurant and part B&B (five impeccable en suite rooms are available). In short, we'd like to recommend it: it's a wonderful address.

This independent Welsh bistro offers refined cuisine at reasonable prices. The menu changes frequently, preferably using local, seasonal produce. We're easily tempted by crab for starters, followed by Carmarthenshire beef with parsley purée and celery remoulade... Finish with a rhubarb and cream tart... They also offer delicious brunches and breakfasts. A real treat! The team, always smiling, welcomes you with passion and warmth. The food is up to scratch.

The famous Italian chef and businessman Giovanni Malacrino, born in Reggio Calabria, south of Naples, arrived in Wales at the age of three. After the success of his first restaurant located on The Hayes, he decided to open a new choice address in 2013, such as a small gourmet Italian embassy in the heart of Cardiff! Today, Giovanni's is a choice of pasta, risottos, pizzas and other specialities that can suit everyone: from carnivores to vegetarians. Good choice of desserts with Italian cheeses.

The chef is inspired by British cuisine to create contemporary creations. It's lively, modern and tasty. Start with homemade bread, then test the smoked salmon or lentil and quinoa salad. As a main course, your choice of meat such as a Welsh fillet of beef with its carrot purée with roasted onions and red wine sauce. On the sea side, we discover a fish risotto with asparagus and candied cherry tomatoes... A delight! Before dessert, you can discover an assortment of Welsh cheeses. One of the best restaurants in the country!

This is a bar-restaurant with a successful industrial decoration, in this place which spreads over several levels. A narrow terrace, similar to a footbridge, can be accessed from above the bay. On the catering side, the menu is varied. You can find all the classics of the pub but also a good choice of Welsh-inspired tapas. A place to anchor for a drink or a meal. Good choice of beers. For those who come to wake up, there is a very good choice of breakfasts at a reasonable price.

Ideally located on the Penarth promenade, with a view of the Severn estuary, the elegant James Sommerin restaurant offers a modern, mischievous and controlled cuisine. This popular address was awarded its first star in 2017. Book now! There are people.... We start with a burrata or crab. Then we enjoy a fish cooked with artichoke and ginger, a chicken with celery and mushrooms, a vegetarian choice... And finally, among the sweet delicacies we can find apple, banana, pear cakes... A delight.

For those who understand English, yes, you read that correctly, this tea room is located in a (beautiful) park where animals rest in peace. At first glance, an incongruous place to eat, but on the contrary, it's a successful gamble. The dishes are prepared using local produce, the soups are original (sweet potato and coconut, for example) and the tea is very Welsh, with Welsh rarebit, cake and bara brith, as well as the famous and delicious scones!

Restaurant with terrace overlooking the beach of Rhosneigr, ideal for beautiful summer evenings. The place is really very nice, with a beautiful bay window, very bright. It is mainly the building, with its unique and innovative design, that makes this address popular. The kitchen is not overflowing with imagination, but is still very pleasant. On the other hand, there are a few good surprises such as Thai-style mussels! And why not start the evening around a cocktail, feet in the sand, at Will's Bar (adjacent and common to the restaurant).

In summer, the tables outside this tea room allow you to enjoy a dish made with local and seasonal products while enjoying a view of the beautiful cathedral. Small menu with simple dishes and local specialities. There are vegetarian and gluten-free choices. The staff is very smiling and friendly. We enjoy eating at Pilgrim, or having an afternoon tea with friends or family, especially on the terrace! Everything is of good quality, with a special mention for scones... Very good coffee.

For a good meal (or a live concert), don't miss this establishment. The huge building houses a restaurant on the first floor, quite chic. Downstairs, in the pub, you can find a "more British" menu: Welsh lamb, salmon and grilled meat. Excellent! There is also a wine lounge area with an impressive wine list! Very good cocktail and gin menu. Besides, if you want to learn how to make perfect cocktails, they give lessons! Feel free to ask them for more information if you are interested.

Its terrace overlooking Bracelet Bay is a spot that has not escaped anyone! The site is also five minutes from the splendid Limeslade Bay's Path and in front of a huge parking lot where tourist buses dump their cargo! Nevertheless, it is good to have a drink on the terrace where there is a small fountain behind the restaurant. It is also possible to eat dishes with Italian flavours: pasta, pizzas, sandwiches, ice cream and a wide choice of cakes. Possibility to have breakfast.

Bouquets of flowers, exposed beams, fireplace... for a tea break in a very relaxing atmosphere. The very helpful and friendly team welcomes you from breakfast with a traditional Welsh or vegetarian option. For lunch and throughout the day, there is a choice of sandwiches, paninis, omelettes, burgers or salads. Also on the menu, some more cooked dishes such as lasagne, risottos... All this, accompanied by a variety of desserts, including excellent apple pies!

A small, warm and welcoming room, all wood and metal, and delicious wood-fired pizzas. The pizzeria's menu includes classics like margherita and pepperoni, as well as more original recipes such as goat's cheese, duck, fajita-inspired pizzas and mussels marinara! All products are fresh and in season. Quality pizzas at very reasonable prices. A menu to suit all tastes, and attentive staff. You'll have a delicious time here.

Just a stone's throw from the seafront, this Italian restaurant in the heart of Llandudno welcomes you in a chic and welcoming atmosphere. A large, pleasant dining room, tasty cuisine and impeccable service are the order of the day. The menu features all the traditional Italian dishes: pizzas, pastas, risottos and salads, and for dessert the inevitable tiramisu. Everything is delicious and reasonably priced, given the quality of the products used. What's more, during the week, the restaurant offers lunch at low prices.

American ambience and a typically American menu. With its leather banquettes and the many photos of celebrities hanging on the walls, it's worthy of a diner. The menu is packed with burgers, and there's something for everyone. But that's not all: you'll also find dishes to share, hot dogs and a selection of Mexican dishes. And for dessert, classic cheesecakes, sundaes and apple pie. An address that will delight the whole family, with generous portions at reasonable prices.

A tiny restaurant that doesn't look like much, with just a counter and a kitchen at the back, meals here are for takeaway or delivery only. Just a stone's throw from the station, this restaurant offers a wide choice of Asian dishes, mainly of Chinese and Thai inspiration. The dishes are classic and simple, but very good and hearty at affordable prices, and the menu is very varied: noodles, curries, rice... As the name suggests, we recommend the dumplings, which are excellent.

The restaurant's large dining room will welcome you every evening, even if you're not staying at the hotel; for a more intimate atmosphere, feel free to settle down in the leather sofas around the fireplace, or at a table in the lounge for a drink or a delicious dinner. The high-quality menu offers traditional dishes revisited to perfection for a delicious and comforting experience. The attentive staff and generous cuisine will ensure that you spend an evening among the restaurant's regulars.

Revolution is both a lively bar with music and sports broadcasts, and a restaurant. The menu is pub-style, not too expensive, with pizzas, chicken and French fries, burgers and other simple dishes or nachos to share. And there's no doubt that the dessert menu is sure to please any sweet tooth. Children's menus are also available. On weekends, you can even indulge in brunch options with traditional avocado toast and sweet pancakes... Gluten-free, vegetarian and even vegan options are also available.

For the best pies (savory, of course), it's here! In fact, the restaurant won the "Best British Pie" award in 2023, and they're well worth a visit. The menu also includes a selection of sandwiches and local dishes to suit all tastes and budgets, as well as a wide choice of local beers. This authentic restaurant, just a stone's throw from the National Museum, caters mainly to regulars, for both business lunches and moments of relaxation. The wood-panelled dining room offers a warm, intimate atmosphere.

If you like Indian cuisine, go there! First of all, just for the place itself: the decor is elaborate, the atmosphere cosy, full of little lights, subdued atmospheres and some chairs have been replaced by swings... It works, and we love it as soon as we sit down. As for the food, you can choose with your eyes closed - it's all excellent. The Mother Butter Chicken in particular is to die for! We even have a gluten-free and vegan menu for those who want it. £1 is added on each bill to support their association.

Here, we enjoy the famous welshcakes! If at first you're not sure what Welsh gastronomy is, these little raisin-based cakes soon make up for it. Fabulous Welshcakes has two small stores, one of which is close to the castle. Here, your cakes are prepared and baked in front of you. And for many, that's where you'll find the best cakes! Plus: a few original recipes, such as white chocolate or lemon. Divine!

The Blue Bell, opposite Cardiff Castle, is the place to go for traditional Welsh cuisine. The warm atmosphere and welcoming staff make it a pleasant place where tourists and locals rub shoulders every day. Local specialities are given pride of place, and traditional dishes are revisited for the better and cooked with fresh, quality produce. Last but not least, on match nights, the atmosphere becomes euphoric in front of the screens, and it's very pleasant to have a drink with the fans.

On Cardiff Bay, we fly straight to Asia, its Bollywood atmosphere and spicy flavors, in the home of the Duchess of Delhi. In 2019, this restaurant was even voted one of the best in the country for South Asian gastronomy. Because here, despite its name, not only Indian cuisine is honored, there are Nepalese, Thai, Sri Lankan flavors... adapted to Western taste buds when it comes to spices. Please note that service can sometimes be a little slow, so it's best to book ahead and take your time.

Cardiff is full of superb restaurants that make us travel and discover other cuisines. And this one is a wonderful example. It all began in the 1990s, when the owner moved to Britain with the idea of opening a restaurant that would bring out the best in Turkish cuisine. On the menu, cold mezzés such as tabbouleh and hummus, or hot ones such as soups or grilled halloumi, dishes with grilled meat or other specialties. And for dessert, there's an excellent carrot cake, for example.

In this typical British pub, you'll find a varied menu with all the essential dishes of Welsh gastronomy: fish & chips, the timeless mash/sausage, the famous "Steak & Ale pie", but also the traditional breakfast. A generous menu, with hearty dishes at affordable prices. In the evening, to accompany the beers offered here, don't hesitate to choose one of the many dishes to share. Located right in the heart of Aberystwyth, The White Horse offers a pleasant break at any time of day.

A family-run restaurant next to the ruins of Swansea Castle, where you're always made to feel welcome. An unpretentious place with delicious Indian cuisine. Meals here are inexpensive and hearty. The waiters will be delighted to give you the best advice on a menu of dishes not always familiar to everyone. As with all good Indian restaurants, the dishes are very spicy. All dishes are tasty and will take you to the other side of the world. A restaurant well worth the detour.

A large, warm and friendly room, with a heterogeneous decor, welcomes you to this Swansea shopping street. A varied menu featuring both local and international dishes. Brunch is served all day long, as are burgers, tapas to share and salads. The restaurant also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus, so there's something for everyone. Open every day from dawn to dusk, you can enjoy breakfast or a beer at the end of the day, with family or friends.

Specializing in wood-fired pizzas, The Stable offers an original menu based on fresh, local produce. The modern decor and relaxed atmosphere make it a very pleasant place to eat. In addition to pizzas, the restaurant offers a selection of local ciders and beers, as well as dishes to share. The long tables in the center of the room are ideal for large groups. Whether for a drink or a bite to eat, this is a very pleasant place to meet up with family and friends.