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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.9(1,461)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 portions
Voice awards - Best chef 2018
Voice awards - Best Sunday lunch 2019
Voice awards - Best steaks 2019
Welsh hospitality awards - Best Welsh restaurant 2021
Welsh restaurant awards - Best in South Wales 2023
Best commercial garden - 9 consecutive years
Best Restaurant in Wales 2024
Current Finalist Best Restaurant in Wales 2025The Crispy Duck
Price: Expensive•Chinese•4.8(365)The Crispy Duck is an award winning pan-asian restaurant offering an upmarket dining experience combining flavours from across Asia. Set in the heart of the city, The Crispy Duck has been a local favourite since its launch in 2011. Inspired by the melting pot of cultures across Asia, The Crispy Duck draws from comforting Malaysian family classics like Beef Rendang to beautifully handcrafted Japanese Sushi.
Sourcing our ingredients as close to home as possible and using authentic wok-fired and charcoal roasting techniques helps our dishes capture the flavours and aromas of authentic Asian cooking. Vibrant colours, crisp and fresh flavours underpin the philosophy of our cooking. Set in an elegant but simple dining room equipped with a fully stocked bar, we invite you to sample our range of Asian beers and extensive wine selection. An independent family-run business since our inception, The Crispy Duck offers a welcoming and inventive new take on pan-asian cuisine.
Janet's
Price: Expensive•Chinese•4.8(795)Janet's Pontypridd is a premier and authentic Restaurant that has been proudly serving the Pontypridd area since 2019. Since then, our mission has been to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambiance with skilful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience. We are committed to putting Pontypridd on the map as a food destination.Pizzeria Villaggio
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.8(908)The spirit of Pizzeria Villaggio can be traced back to our traditional roots in Campobasso. A humble town filled with beautiful people in Southern Italy. Pizzeria Villaggio has been run by the Palladino family for the past 35 years. Borrowing our grandparent's recipes and adopting their love of good simple food combined with the Italian/Welsh values of creating a great family atmosphere, for all age groups has attributed to our success and longevity. In our pizzeria, there is a great range of carefully selected pizza and pasta dishes. We also run a daily specials menu that uses the finest, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
IL FIORE
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(98)We are a small independent family run Italian restaurant in the heart of Chepstow, with indoor and alfresco dining areas. We here at il Fiore believe that a good meal has to be cooked from scratch by using only the finest and freshest ingredients, enjoy a classic carbonara cooked with locally sourced eggs or even a pizza made with our homemade pizza dough. You can find us opposite st Mary’s church in Chepstow where there is also a public parking. Everyone of all ages are welcome at il Fiore you can even bring along your furry little friendsThe Rock and Fountain Inn
Price: Moderate•Pub•4.7(1,617)Welcome to the Rock and Fountain
Traditional Country Pub serving Quality Home cooked Food
The Ivy Asia, Cardiff
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.6(3,275)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.Silures
Price: Expensive•Modern European•4.8(413)Whilst Silures is firmly rooted in Wales, benefiting from the abundance of local produce available, the all-day dining menu is inspired by the broadness and endless possibilities of Modern European cuisine.
The all-day dining menu is available from day to night, with Sunday Roast showcasing on the weekends. The bar is a bustling and non-stop space, open to all and featuring a range of crafted cocktails, draught beer and bespoke bar snacks.
Born in Roath, Cardiff, Silures is an integral part of the community not only by creating an accessible but premium offering, but by championing environmental sustainability, local supply lines and ethical practices.
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in South Wales include The Ivy Asia, Cardiff, The Brook Bistro and Yakitori1
Restaurants with gluten-free options in South Wales are The Brook Bistro, Pizzeria Villaggio and IL FIORE
Bottomless brunch in South Wales is available at The Brook Bistro, The Ivy Asia, Cardiff and The Greyhound Inn and Hotel
The most romantic restaurant in South Wales is The Ivy Asia, Cardiff
Restaurants in South Wales with a great view include The Shed Restaurant, The Ivy Asia, Cardiff and The Greyhound Inn and Hotel
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