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The Brook Bistro, Cardiff, Cardiff

The Brook Bistro

4.8
4.8
721 Reviews
£25 and under
Modern European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
All Day Dining Menu 12pm - 11pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Breakfast & Brunch 9am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 12pm Sunday.

Bottomless Two Course Prosecco Brunch £37.95 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday.

Great Value Weekday Two Course £18.95 menu 12pm - 6pm Tuesday to Friday & 12pm till 3pm Saturday.

Our legendary Sunday Lunch Two Course £27.95 Bookings from 12pm - 4pm .

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary British, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    029 2061 9738
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 721 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Best Overall

  • South Wales

    Best Food

  • South Wales

    Best Service

  • South Wales

    Best Ambience

  • South Wales

    Best Value

  • South Wales

    Great for brunch

  • South Wales

    Innovative

  • South Wales

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Wales

    Healthy

  • South Wales

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Wales

    Great for fine wines

  • South Wales

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Wales

    Most Booked

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Overall

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Food

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Service

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Ambience

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Value

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for business meals

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for groups

  • Cardiff City & County

    Healthy

  • Cardiff City & County

    Hot spot

  • Cardiff City & County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for fine wines

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for special occasions

  • Cardiff City & County

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cardiff City & County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Brook Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly" service, making each visit memorable. The menu features a wide variety of dishes, including "excellent steaks" and a "superb Sunday roast." The outdoor terrace adds a charming touch, and the value for money is consistently praised, with many patrons eager to return.

721 Reviews
  1. Sandra

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Darren and the staff are always welcoming and the service first rate. Love going there.

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  2. Julia

    South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only thing we didn’t enjoy was the music which was shouty and seemed inappropriate for the setting. Otherwise good food and good service as usual. We chose from the set lunch menu, but, although I enjoyed my spaghetti, had I not wanted pasta there wouldn’t have been a great choi for someone who never orders a burger. A fish choice would’ve been nice or a less creamy pasta choice maybe.

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  3. Allan

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday lunch with really wonderful service staff are fantastic here
    The Brook BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your great review. We really appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again.

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  4. justine

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Lovely front of house and servers. Polite efficient and warm young team. The terrace dining room was freezing, and the heater we needed to stay warm offended a couple behind us who asked for it to be moved. This made it absolutely freezing and very uncomfortable. Food was underwhelming with incredibly small portions. One very small salmon fillet on a spoonful of sauce, two stems of broccoli and three tiny potatoes….. The potential is there but maybe the kitchen is overwhelmed by a busy breakfast and brunch service. The young team are incredible and how they cope with trays laden with drinks and the heavy door between the restaurant and the outside terrace was masterful.
    The Brook BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review. We are sorry you had a mixed experience with us and we hope you will return to see us another time. Next time book the indoor table though I think that will help.

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  5. Heather

    South Wales

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, as always. This place never disappoints x
    The Brook BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words!! See you again soon.

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  6. Aaron

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and cocktails with even better service. Will definitely be back very soon

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  7. Stephen

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food !!! Couldn’t fault it however service was horrendous. Forgot our wine order forgot our sides

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  8. Linda

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My self and friend hade the set lunch which is excellent value for money. It was a shame the parsnips weren’t cooked properly. They were hard and white, we did mention it to our waitress and she brought more to the table. As a starter we had the twisted prawns with chilli sauce which were lovely. Didn’t bother with dessert so can’t comment.

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  9. Dawn

    South Wales

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took mum to Brooks Bistro for her birthday, the food and the service were second to none, I have always enjoyed this restaurant and cant wait to visit again for my birthday end of November with some friends

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  10. Philip

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience - food and service excellent

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The Brook Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 721 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Brook Bistro

76B Merthyr Road, Cardiff, Cardiff CF14 1DJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Cardiff
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–18:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary British, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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