Steak • French • Cheese • Ice Cream
"The food was very good through the three courses. My only qualification would be that I would have expected more bite in the scallops. But main courses (Sea Bass and Guinea Fowl) both very well cooked and presented. So to the desserts. We had two reservations about the context. First, there are too many tables in a small space. It felt crowded and even with only 50-60% full it was noisy at times. Secondly, we were offered water immediately but not drinks. We were then left for 15 minutes before being offered drinks. By which time we wanted to order food. So an opportunity missed for the restaurant and for us. But these were minor grumbles: the food was certainly not a disappointment. Not perhaps as imaginative as nearby Thomas' but less expensive."
Wine • French • Coffee • Chicken
"Lovely relaxing restaurant with excellent ambience emanating from owner and staff with excellent attention to detail. Food first class and carefully crafted and fully explained by staff prior to ordering, limited by very good fresh and delicately prepared menu. Sweet to die for and excellent cheese board with great selection of cheeses all carefully maintained to reach the table in first class condition. A great relaxed evening and looking forward to introduce other friends when filming in Cardiff."
Cafés • Steak • Mexican • English
"How on earth this restaurant acquired 5 stars is utterly beyond me. It doesn 't deserve one star. I looked at the menu and the reviews and booked. As it was Valentine 's night there was a set menu. 3 options on each course. This was not stated on the website. We were greeted when we arrived and were served drinks. There was no ambience whatsoever. A rose/carnation on the table or a glass of champagne/prosecco on arrival might have been an idea.... I would have chosen the crab and salmon ravioli. However we were told than ten minutes prior to our arrival the chef had 'dropped the whole tray of ravioli on the floor '. So the ravioli was off. We then chose the pate. We were given one piece of toast Main course was dreadful. My salmon was lukewarm. Very small portion too. My guest chose steak but was not asked how he wanted it cooked. It arrived very rare so it was sent back. It was cooked a bit more and returned to the table. It was very very tough. By this time I had finished my main course and my drink. I was not asked whether I would like another. After quite a while, we had to ask. The cheese board was mediocre to say the least. The restaurant was cold and uninviting. Rather sad as it is a lovely building with great potential. Why they only had three options on the menu is beyond me. It was not even busy! The owner was in jeans and a cowboy shirt.... there was no attempt to make this night special in any way. We were told that two staff had called in sick. Poor excuse. This restaurant has been open for exactly three years. It should have made its mark by now. The owner did make a reduction to our bill. However the evening was ruined and I came home feeling hungry. I think the owner is in the wrong job. Just a final comment.... having read the glowing reviews of this place before I booked I suspect the owner has a lot of friends! Such a pity."
Coffee • Chicken • English • Chicken
