Cardiff
Trailblazing a path for 'nouvelle Indian' cuisine, chef and author Anand George adds his own twist to dishes from all over the subcontinent – from Kashmir…
Must-see restaurants in Wales
South Pembrokeshire
Pop into this bright and cheerful cafe in the morning for a cooked breakfast or in the afternoon for a glass of wine and a platter of Welsh cheeses on the…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
With a string of awards as long as its wine list, this country pub offers gourmet dining in a relaxed and unpretentious setting. Open fires, leather sofas…
South Pembrokeshire
Candles flicker and the views stretch for miles from the dining room of this upmarket restaurant attached to the St Brides Spa Hotel. Lovely local produce…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Occupying a smartly renovated former barn with views of Cader Idris and the estuary, Mawddach sits 2 miles west of Dolgellau on the A496. Tasteful slate…
Llŷn Peninsula
Making happy use of Morannedd – a light-filled, 1950s, deco-style beachside pavilion designed by Portmeirion architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and once…
Southeast Wales
This traditional inn – with its old stone fireplace, low ceiling beams and burnished copper bar – has become head chef Stephen Terry's showcase for the…
Powys
This lovely little deli-cafe overlooking Monty's picturesque heart is perfect for stocking up on bottles, butter, charcuterie and other supplies for a…
Llŷn Peninsula
Taking its seafood directly from local catches where possible (Aberdaron crab and Cardigan Bay scallops are common), the in-house restaurant at this…
Cardiff
Just two minutes from chain restaurants and cultural venues is this understatedly stylish coffee shop. Owned by a friendly Greek couple who adore…
Powys
Fantastic locally roasted coffee, homemade cakes, panini and soups, Welsh smallgoods and carefully chosen wines and beers are just for starters at this…
Powys
The provenance board on the wall reflects the diligence with which this excellent new restaurant scours Powys, Hereford and Shropshire for great local…
Llŷn Peninsula
With their spiritual needs sorted, the Bardsey-bound pilgrims could claim a meal at Y Gegin Fawr, a little thick-walled communal kitchen with tiny windows…
Powys
Increasingly recognised as one of Mid-Wales' best dining venues, this charming restaurant does fantastic things with local produce. Snugly perched by the…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
Visible from Thomas Telford's famous suspension bridge and itself overlooking the bird-filled shallows of the Strait, this casual, much-awarded modern…
Llandudno
Don, the chef at Llandudno's only dedicated seafood restaurant, is a keen fisherman, and the menu reflects his passion for the local catch: Menai mussels…
Llandudno
Strewn with art, decked out with wicker chairs and comfy sofas, and bedizened with glittering cake stands, Characters is Llandudno's prettiest and best…
Ceredigion
Spread over two floors of a Victorian house above an organic grocer, this excellent cafe uses local produce in a wide range of tempting dishes catering…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Occupying a Grade II–listed building fitted with its original counter, glass cabinets and wooden drawers, this charismatic cafe still looks a lot like the…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
River Cafe makes the most of glorious Wye frontage in the little town of Glasbury, 5 miles southwest of Hay. The dining room is open and airy, with a…
Powys
Run by a French/North African couple who cut their teeth on the London restaurant trade, this delightful deli is the best place in Presteigne to get a…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
This busy gastropub, with a huge deck and gardens for kids to roam, is the place to eat and sample quality beers in this obscure southern corner of Holy…
Ham Bone Food Hall & Brasserie
Llandudno
The best deli-cafe in Llandudno serves a huge range of freshly made sandwiches, perfect for a picnic on the Promenade. Breakfast is served until 11.30am,…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Possibly the best castle tearoom anywhere. The farmer-owner's longhorn beef is on the menu in the form of cottage pie and beef salad, plus it serves…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Blue Sky cafe hides down an alleyway in a former Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, but the secret is out: it's hands down the best joint in town for…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Pete's Eats is a local institution – a busy, primary-coloured cafe where hikers and climbers swap tips over monster breakfasts and under photos of their…
South Pembrokeshire
Atmosphere-wise, this place instantly impresses; it's perfect for a romantic, candlelit dinner. Tucked down an alley in Tenby's oldest house, parts of…
Powys
Run by a passionate young foodie couple with ambitions that exceed the usual small-town bistro, Number Twenty One has been popular since the day it opened…
Anglesey & the North Coast
If it appears that Alfredo's – with its chequered tablecloths, fake ivy, fairy lights, shabby carpets and giant menu of pasta, pizza and traditional…
Anglesey & the North Coast
'The Little Kitchen' is a proper old-fashioned Welsh-speaking caffi, right down to the net curtains and cheery red-polka-dot tablecloths. It's a great…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Bare timber and blue paint give this ambitious little bistro an appropriately maritime feel, given the good things it does to fish. Inspiration is drawn…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
The water wheel still turns at the heart of this converted mill, now a cheerful, bustling pub and eatery. The deck over the tumbling Dee is the best spot…
Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn)
Seventy years old, this local institution is famous for its fresh seafood and decadent three-course lunch menus, which come in a choice of standard (£13),…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Kyffin is a true gem: a fair-trade, vegetarian and vegan cafe with antique-shop fittings and a deli counter crammed with organic goodies, chocolates and…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
In Llanuwchllyn, the village at the other end of the lake from Bala, this handsome stone pub is known for its Welsh-speaking regulars and great food. Most…
Powys
From paddock to plate, the eponymous, hands-on owners here oversee the production of dishes such as the 'local bap' (with sausage made from pork they…
Llandudno
Consistently serving up tasty, fresh fish and homemade side dishes with unaffected friendliness, this is where the locals head for good-value fish meals,…
Cardiff
Wales' first liquid nitrogen ice cream parlour offers a delicious and entertaining experience, as you watch clouds of nitrogen being whipped into…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
At the swankier end of Beddgelert's dining options, Hebog is an upmarket cafe serving the likes of braised Welsh beef in red-wine sauce and homemade…
Anglesey & the North Coast
While first and foremost a butchery with a great line in Welsh meat, Edwards also sells savoury pies, local cheeses and freshly filled baps and sandwiches…
