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Restaurants in Bridgend

• Court Colman Manor, Bokhara Brasserie

  Set in six acres of landscaped grounds including a waterfall, rose walk and even a dog's cemetery, this magnificent listed manor is now a country house hotel much favoured as the setting for weddings and conferences.

  Pen-y-Fai, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Indian

• The Great House Hotel

  This impressively restored mansion was reputedly a gift from Elizabeth I to the Earl of Leicester, who used the place as a hunting lodge during the latter part of the sixteenth century.

  Laleston, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern Welsh

Restaurants in Caerphilly

• Fwrrwm Ishta

  Once a traditional inn in Machen in Wales, this delightful restaurant retains the pub's original features with a contemporary twist, using contemporary art, oak panelling and halogen lights to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

  68 Commercial Road, Caerphilly, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Cardiff

• Armless Dragon

  Paul Lane at Armless Dragon has been flying the flag for Welsh produce since 1999, and his neighbourhood bistro near Cardiff university thrives on unadorned simplicity and honest virtues.

  97 Wyeverne Road, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern Welsh

• Copthorne Hotel, Raglan's Restaurant

  In a picturesque setting four miles from the centre of Cardiff and handy for the airport, this modern luxury hotel benefits from great lakeside views and setting.

  Copthorne Way, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

• Da Castaldo

  Nestling among a row of shops in the suburb of Canton, Antonio Castaldo's eponymous restaurant aims to 'uphold authentic italian traditions within a modern style'.

  5 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Italian

• Happy Gathering

  'Big, bold and noisy' is one view of this long-serving Chinese restaurant, which has established its place as one of the top Cantonese venues in the city.

  223 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Chinese

• Juboraj Restaurant

  The original branch of a growing mini-chain of Indian restaurants, Juboraj occupies an opulent Georgian building to the north of Cardiff city at Rhiwbina, not far from the Milenium Stadium.

  11 Heol-y-Deri, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Bangladeshi

• Le Monde

  A Cardiff favourite for more than 25 years, Le Monde regularly packs 'em in thanks to its carefree informality, flexible way of doing things and top-quality raw materials - especially seafood.

  62 St. Mary's Street, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: International

• Mango House

  Situated within Cardiff's newly restored Grand Hotel, the Mango House restaurant brings a sophisticated and contemporary taste of India to the land of the red dragon.

  Grand Hotel, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Indian

• Mint & Mustard

  The Mint & Mustard in Cardiff is a modern Indian restaurant that has picked up numerous awards including a coveted Bib Gourmand from the 2012 Michelin Guide.

  134 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Indian

• Moksh

  Promising 'a feast from the depths of our hearts', Moksh is an Indian restaurant offering fine cuisine in the heart of Cardiff Bay.

  Ocean Building, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Indian

• Noble House

  One of the best-known and most popular Chinese restaurants in Cardiff, situated directly opposite the bus station, Noble House is a flamboyant place with obligatory dragons dominating the dining room.

  9-11 St Davids House, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Chinese

• Park Plaza Cardiff, Laguna Kitchen & Bar

  Voted Welsh Hotel of the Year in 2007, the ultra-modern Park Plaza oozes luxury and sophistication, with state-of-the-art facilities including a health spa, treatment rooms and a stainless-steel pool.

  Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

• Patagonia

  Set up by a couple who honed their culinary skills at Le Cassoulet in nearby Romilly Crescent, Patagonia is a flexible, two-pronged set-up.

  11 Kings Road, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

• Thai Edge

  Thai Edge in Cardiff's Old Brewery Quarter is just one of an exciting new chain of Thai restaurants opening across North-Western Britain.

  Unit 8, The Old Brewery Quarter, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Thai

• The Cinnamon Tree

  A world away from a tikka masala and a couple of lagers on Cardiff's Albany Road, this swish addition to local Indian scene puts on a glamorous suit of clothes.

  173 Kings Road, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Indian

• The New House Hotel

  Spectacular views are one of the attributes of this 'country hotel' set high on a hill just outside Cardiff: on fine days, there are panoramic vistas across the city skyline and the bay far beyond.

  Thornhill, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: European

• The Thai House Restaurant

  For more than two decades, this friendly restaurant has been flying the flag for authentic Thai cuisine in Cardiff – and has collected several awards along the way.

  3-5 Guildford Crescent, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Thai

• Valentino's Restaurant

  Valentino's Restaurant in Cardiff is a charming authentic Italian restaurant located in Windsor Place, a popular lunch and pre-theatre venue.

  5 Windsor Place, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Cardiff Bay

• ffresh restaurant

  Ffresh restaurant in Cardiff Bay can be found in the Wales Millennium Centre, with its reputation as one of the World's iconic arts and cultural destinations.

  Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

• Garçon!

  The name Garcon, says it all with this brasserie overlooking the revitalised Mermaid Quay as it is Gallic through and through, right down to its French-speaking waiters, mirrored walls and no-frills menu (written 'en Francais', with English translations).

  Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: French

• The St David’s Hotel & Spa, Tempus at Tides

  One of the big players in Cardiff's regenerated hotel and restaurant scene, this striking contemporary edifice, The St David's Hotel & Spa, stands adjacent to Mermaid Quay and the Millennium Centre.

  Havannah Street, Cardiff Bay, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern Welsh

• Woods Brasserie

  Woods Brasserie is part of the splendid rejuvenation of Cardiff Bay, not far from the Wales Millennium Centre, this long-serving brasserie occupies the old Pilotage Building right by the water's edge.

  Pilotage Building, Cardiff Bay, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Cowbridge

• Farthings Restaurant

  Occupying a fine seventeenth-century coach house in the centre of Cowbridge, Farthings Restaurant still retains many of its quaint original features, including bay windows, exposed stone alcoves and even a 50-foot well in the heart of the dining room (toss in a coin and make a wish!).

  54 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: European

• Huddarts Restaurant

  Andrew and Julie Huddart's delightful neighbourhood restaurant occupies a beautiful old Georgian house dating back to 1756, and it's becoming quite a feature of the Cowbridge dining scene.

  69 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern Welsh

Restaurants in Creigiau

• Caesars Arms

  Originally set up as a rural offshoot of Le Monde and La Brasserie in Cardiff, this well-heeled pub/restaurant is hidden away down winding country lanes some 10 miles from the city.

  Cardiff Road, Creigiau, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: European

Restaurants in East Aberthaw

• The Blue Anchor Inn

  The Blue Anchor was established in 1380 - and was once a focal point for the thriving trade around the port of East Aberthaw.

  , East Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Llanrhidian

• The Welcome to Town

  Don't be fooled by the name: this self-styled 'country bistro' occupies the shell of a three-centuries-old whitewashed inn on the north Gower coast, overlooking the Bury estuary.

  , Llanrhidian, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern Welsh

Restaurants in Llantrisant

• Brookes Restaurant & Private Dining Room

  Situated directly opposite Talbot Green designer shopping centre, this livewire venue is easily spotted with its blue and white paintwork and big awning over the entrance.

  79-81 Talbot Road, Llantrisant, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

• La Trattoria

  Paolo and Liza Florimonte are big-hearted, ebullient hosts at this self-styled 'family eatery' not far from Talbot Green shopping centre.

  11 Talbot Green, Llantrisant, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Italian

Restaurants in Llantwit Major

• Illtud's 216

  Georg Fuchs made his reputation cooking at the St David's Hotel overlooking Cardiff Bay, but has moved on and opened this country restaurant at Llantwit Major strangely called Illtud's 216 with his wife Einar.

  26 Church Street, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Traditional

• West House Hotel, Heritage Restaurant

  An exclusive seventeenth-century country house in the ancient village of Llantwit Major, deep in the Vale of Glamorgan, West House oozes heritage and history.

  West Street, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: International

Restaurants in Loughor

• Hurrens Inn on the Estuary

  Standing high on a hill overlooking the estuary of the River Loughor, where Swansea and Carmarthenshire almost meet (but for the tide), this groovy little neighbourhood eatery occupies what was the old Leucarum Arms.

  13 Station Road, Loughor, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Miskin

• Miskin Manor

  Etched with centuries of history, Miskin Manor can trace its roots back to early medieval times (with records as early as 1110).

  , Miskin, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Newport

• Juboraj Restaurant

  One of a growing mini-chain of Indian restaurants, the Newport branch of Juboraj occupies unassuming site just off the Cardiff Road to the south of the town.

  84 Commercial Street, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Indian

• Junction 28

  Named after the nearby M4 intersection, this all-comers' restaurant in a converted railway station overlooking the Usk fairly buzzes with life and activity.

  Station Approach, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Chandlery

  Occupying an elegant Georgian building that once served as a ships' chandlery, this relaxed restaurant is reaping the benefits of a sympathetic makeover.

  77-78 Lower Dock Street, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

• The Crown at Celtic Manor Resort

  A world-class destination with sprawling leisure facilities on a grand scale, Celtic Manor Resort is set in 1400 acres of panoramic parkland in the Usk Valley.

  Coldra Woods, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern Welsh

• The Inn at the Elm Tree

  Cradled in the midst of the Wentlooge Flats, just a few fields away from the Severn Estuary, this bespoke 'inn' started life as a nineteenth-century barn.

  St Brides, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: International

Restaurants in Penarth

• El Puerto

  Occupying the ground floor of the handsome old Customs House (circa 1865) by Penarth Marina, El Puerto is in a prime spot to attract the crowds.

  The Old Custom House, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: European

• Jaflon Restaurant

  A popular local choice for authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine outside Cardiff, Jaflon has been praised by UK Restaurant Guide users for its 'excellent food and very friendly staff.

  41 Albert Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Indian

• The Olive Tree

  Martin Dobson and Martin Say are veterans of the Welsh restaurant scene and have been involved in the business for more than 25 years.

  21 Glebe Street, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: European

Restaurants in Pendoylan

• Calon Restaurant

  Spread across 20 acres of beautiful Glamorgan countryside amid woodland, pastures and lakes, Llanerch is Wales' largest and oldest vineyard.

  Llanerch Vineyard, Pendoylan, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern Welsh

• Red Lion

  Kamran and Azita Soroush have done a grand job since taking over this traditional stone-built country pub in a tiny village deep in the Vale of Glamorgan countryside.

  , Pendoylan, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Gastro pub

Restaurants in Pentrych

• De Courcey's Manor

  Established in 1988 and re-built in 1992, De Courcey's is one of south Wales' most opulent dining venues situated in three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds within easy reach of Cardiff.

  Tyla Morris Avenue, Pentrych, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: International

Restaurants in Pontypridd

• Bunch of Grapes

  Ignore the plain frontage and the unpromising location down a dead-end road of terraced houses at the back end of the Glamorganshire Canal, the Bunch of Grapes at Pontypridd is a real find.

  Ynysangharad Road, Pontypridd, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Gastro pub

• Llechwen Hall Hotel

  High on a hill overlooking the Aberdare and Merthyr Valleys, this 200-year-old beamed longhouse has served many functions over the years.

  Llanfabon, Pontypridd, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern British

Restaurants in Southerndown

• La Plie

  Local boy Matt Powell moved back to his home patch to open this discreet little restaurant in a converted corner shop on a narrow lane leading down to Dunraven Bay.

  52 Beach Road, Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern French

Restaurants in St Fagans

• Old Post Office

  Perfect if you are looking for fine food and a sleepover after a visit to the nearby Museum of Welsh Life, this revitalised one-time post office make look folksy and cottagey from the outside, but the interior tells a different story.

  Greenwood Lane, St Fagans, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

Restaurants in Swansea

• Didier & Stephanie's

  Didier Suvé and Stephanie Danvel bring a touch of authentic French regional cuisine to the centre of Swansea in their welcoming neighbourhood restaurant.

  56 St Helen's Road, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern European

• Fairyhill

  Set in 24 acres of mature grounds including a trout stream and a lake, this creeper-clad eighteenth-century house makes the most of its attributes, and you can survey the scene from the outdoor terrace.

  Reynoldston, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern Welsh

• Hanson at The Chelsea

  Andrew Hanson moved from his celebrated restaurant by Swansea Marina to open this new enterprise a stone's throw from the hubbub of Wind Street.

  17 St Mary's Street, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Modern Welsh

• Juboraj Restaurant

  One of a growing mini-chain of Indian restaurants, the award-winning Swansea branch of Juboraj occupies a site in the city's Café Quarter, down towards the docks.

  20-21 Wind Street, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Indian

• La Braseria

  Swansea's take on a Spanish bodega comes complete with multi-coloured glazed tiles, rough-plastered walls and a hotch-potch of wine crates, barrels and rustic plates.

  28 Wind Street, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Spanish

• La Parilla

  'The J Shed on the SA1 Development' is hardly the most romantic address on earth: in reality, this is a fantastic Grade II-listed grain warehouse on Swansea Bay waterfront which has been transformed into a vibrant new eating venue.

  Unit 5, J Shed, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: International

• Morgans Hotel

  Housed in the building that was once used by the Port Authority for administering Swansea's thriving maritime trade, Morgan's is now an unashamedly up-to-the-minute five star hotel with all mod cons, but still swathed in history.

  Somerset Place, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Contemporary European

• P.A.'s Wine Bar & Restaurant

  Kate and Steve Maloney have been at the helm of this lively wine bar-cum-restaurant for more that a decade and continue to serve Swansea well.

  95 Newton Road, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: International

• Patricks

  'Lounging at Patrick's with Rooms' is the name of the game at this expanded premises on Mumbles Road, opened by Patrick Walsh and co in 1993.

  638 Mumbles Road, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: International

• The Bay View Bar & Thai Dining

  Overlooking the Mumbles lighthouse and the sweeping sands of Swansea Bay, this impressive-looking edifice has been a local landmark for more than a century.

  400 Oystermouth Road, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Thai

• The Restaurant @ Pilot House Wharf

  The boats land their catch just a stone's throw from the kitchen door, so there's no doubting the freshness of the basic ingredients at this unusual, easy-going restaurant above a fish tackle shop.

  Pilot House Wharf, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Seafood

Restaurants in Thornhill

• Manor Parc

  Originally built for a Welsh steel magnate, Manor Parc is set in secluded grounds, just a ten-minute drive to the north of Cardiff.

  Thornhill Road, Thornhill, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: International

Restaurants in Treforest

• The Cinnamon Tree at Treforest

  The first of the award-winning Cinnamon Tree restaurants, this inviting Vale of Glamorgan eatery in the small village of Treforest is a real local gem.

  Cinnamon House, Treforest, Vale of Glamorgan - Cuisine: Indian