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A photo of The Ivy Asia, Cardiff restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3216)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Cardiff
Booked 94 times today
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 photo of Butterflies Bar & Kitchen restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1437)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Pontypool
Booked 32 times today
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 portionsVoice awards - Best chef 2018Voice awards - Best Sunday lunch 2019Voice awards - Best steaks 2019Welsh hospitality awards - Best Welsh restaurant 2021Welsh restaurant awards - Best in South Wales 2023Best commercial garden - 9 consecutive years Best Restaurant in Wales 2024Current Finalist Best Restaurant in Wales 2025
A photo of The Gate Llanfrechfa restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2572)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Newport
Booked 20 times today
Family run Italian restaurant based in Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran.Our extensive menu offer seafood options and steaks. We accommodate dishes for gluten free and vegetarian people.For health and safety reasons, we do not allow our customers to eat their own celebration cakes but you're still allowed to bring one with you and we will do anything to make your special day unforgettable.
A photo of The Ivy Cardiff restaurant
4.5
Awesome(13999)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Cardiff
Booked 139 times today
The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.
A photo of Gaucho - Cardiff restaurant
4.5
Awesome(877)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Cardiff
Booked 90 times today
Join us this Valentine's Day for a romantic evening set in candlelight with cocktails, finest wines and Latin inspired dishes. Looking for something extra special, our Valentine's menu for £55pp including a bottle of wine is perfect to share. For starters dive into a Black Truffle and Mushroom Fugazetta (a decadent Argentinian-style pizza), for mains choose from our top cuts of steak plus sides, and to end on a sweet note we have a delicious berry-laden Mille Feuille with Chantilly cream.At Gaucho Cardiff, every detail is crafted to enchant. The venue effortlessly blends sleek industrial design with cultural sophistication, creating an atmosphere of sultry glamour that’s both inviting and unforgettable. Whether you’re here for a business lunch, an afternoon cocktail, or an indulgent dinner, the setting elevates every moment.

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  • Denise
    South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Lovely food in gorgeous surroundings. The decor is fabulous. Staff are very attentive without being obtrusive. The 12.5% service charge is a little too much in my opinion. However I would still visit again.
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    The Ivy Asia, CardiffPrice: Moderate• Asian• Cardiff
    4.5
  • Dyfed
    South Wales •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This is our second visit here and there is a good reason for this. The food is absolutely outstanding. Delicious, ideal portion size and perfectly cooked. We opted for the sharing platter and asked for the steaks to be cooked med rare, it was spot on. Staff were brilliant in advising on options, as they could have easily encouraged to order more but said the food coming would be enough. It says a lot when you have to book well in advance for this place. The hardest bit is finding it! Some might say its a bit pricey but when the old cliche you get what you pay for comes out its clearly 100%. Plenty of times I have been paying more than normal for meals and been disappointed. This time its more than justified. Already booked for the summer!
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    Butterflies Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Pontypool
    4.9
  • Alex
    South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Perfect! We visited Gaucho in Cardiff for my partner’s birthday, and everything was flawless from start to finish. Before we even sat down, we were warmly greeted by five different members of staff, making us feel truly special. The service was impeccable—every time our drinks were empty, we were offered a refill without even having to ask, as our server remembered exactly what we were drinking. And the food… simply outstanding! Every bite was perfection.
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    Gaucho - CardiffPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Cardiff
    4.5
  • Helen
    South Wales •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Enjoyable surroundings, lovely place for special occasions (ie Birthday’s), only ever had afternoon tea there, every time your made to feel special from the minute you enter the door.
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    The Ivy CardiffPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Cardiff
    4.5
  • clyde
    South Wales •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 4 Feb 2025
    Our first visit to the Gate under its new ownership and opted for the set menu where we both went for 2 courses at £18. Starters of prawn cocktail followed by a rump steak each. The waitress and waiter worth both very friendly and helpful. We both agreed that the food was fine and good value for money. We will return.
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    The Gate LlanfrechfaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Newport
    4.7

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