Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
There's a definite primate theme to this local institution: stuffed monkeys hang from the counter, chimps grin from photos and there's a palm-oil-free…
Must-see restaurants in Wales
Southeast Wales
Housed in a 16th-century barn, 2.5 miles northwest of Monmouth, this upmarket restaurant showcases Welsh produce in Italian- and French-influenced dishes…
Cardiff
This quaint cafe sits above the largest deli in the city. Head to the patisserie counter for Viennese cakes such as sachertorte (a chocolate cake with…
Ebeneezer Chapel Cafe & Emporium
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Making unorthodox use of a Georgian Wesleyan chapel on the High St is this offbeat cafe, its sky-blue ceiling awash with stars and the alcoves crammed…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Numerous pubs across South Wales lay claim to a Dylan Thomas connection, but the poet was such a regular here that he famously gave out its phone number…
Southeast Wales
The Angel Hotel offers a choice of eating options, from an informal meal in front of the log fire in the Foxhunter bar to the more sophisticated Oak Room…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
Equal parts wine bar and bistro, Gales is something of a Llangollen institution. It boasts an ever-changing seasonal menu best enjoyed with a good glass…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Housed within Talgarth Mill, this cafe uses its own artisanal stone-ground flour to bake beautiful scones, bara brith (Welsh tea bread) and crusty bread…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
For a serve of cod, chips and mushy peas bigger than your head, you can't do better than this upmarket chippie. There's a pleasant dining area for those…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
White walls offset with Alice in Wonderland stencils provide an elegant backdrop to an affable eatery, which transitions seamlessly from daytime cafe to…
Southeast Wales
Exposed beams, stone walls and dramatic lighting make this lively Greek bar and restaurant memorable, but it's the authentic, delicious food that…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Rustic scenes of the Himalayas brighten the windowless dining room of this friendly Nepalese restaurant. The delicious food dishes – curries, fried rice,…
Cardiff
Colourful glass lamps and Bollywood posters set the scene for this zippy little eatery specialising in Indian street food. It doesn't take bookings and it…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Right opposite the train station, this pink-hued restaurant is surprising on a number of fronts: it has nothing to do with the midwest of the USA; it…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
This plain 18th-century inn may not be the most picturesque on the Gower, but the food is a cut well above average pub grub. Options include a sublime…
Cardiff
The bright lighting and cheap napkins take a little of the shine off, but this otherwise smart restaurant (the name means 'Special') does a good line in…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Testament to Bangor's multicultural and student population, Noodle One does great, slurpin' bowls of Japanese and other Asian noodles. It offers a crimson…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Named after the Audrey Tautou film, Amelie's has the feel of a French bistro, with wooden floors and flowers on the tables, but offers a multinational…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Wal is a convivial little place, its cosy interior bisected by Roman arches and packed with merry people. The staff are charming and the plates are big,…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Split between a glassed-in dining area with views over the marina and a lounge bar in the arts centre lobby, Doc is an attractive spot for a bite or a…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
A buzzy beach cafe with a sunny terrace, good surfy vibrations and the kind of drop-your-panini views that would make anything taste good – although the…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Whitewashed, hung with flower baskets and with a wisteria-draped back terrace, the White Swan is as pretty a village pub as you could wish for. The food…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Located right next to the castle entrance, this arty cafe serves a tasty selection of meals, including rarebit made with ciabatta and a good choice of…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Tucked away in a rambling old house behind a wonderful bog garden ('cors' means bog), this colourful and pleasantly eccentric restaurant-with-rooms serves…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Fresh local produce, lovingly presented, and a Spanish influence are the key themes of this cash-only cafe-bar. It's a buzzy lunch spot popular with…
Llangollen Oggie Shop & Fine Foods
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
If you're planning a picnic or lunch on the run, drop in here for locally baked pies and sausage rolls (or try a Welsh Oggie – a meat, potato and onion…
Ainsworth's Traditional Fish & Chips
Anglesey & the North Coast
Our favourite North Wales chippie offers a choice of crispy cod, plaice and haddock, along with burgers, pies and fried chicken. It's mainly a takeaway…
Southeast Wales
Set on a cobbled lane in the heart of the town, this little bistro serves very good bistro fare which, despite the name, isn't particularly Italian…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
With a terraced pub on one side and a large country-style dining room on the other, this is the best eating option on the main strip. The menu is…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
Crustacea from Cardigan Bay, including crab and lobster from Tywyn and Aberdyfi, are sometimes highlights of the locally focused menu at this pleasant…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
Serving a crowd-pleasing menu of burgers, baked potatoes, pies and pasta, this cheap-and-cheerful little riverside eatery is as traditional as they come…
Snowdonia & the Llŷn
Run by a Welsh-German couple, this drool-inducing deli offers an abundance of local cheeses, free-range eggs, preserves, spirits and top-notch pies (its…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
The winner of various Welsh curry awards over the years, Yasmin's offers a massive menu of fairly traditional Indian dishes. In the warmer months, the…
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Believe the name and enter an Aladdin's cave stacked with handcrafted chocolates, artisanal ice cream and enticing pastries and cakes. Grab something…
Anglesey & the North Coast
A gleaming refurbishment of a handsome stone bank building can't quite disguise slightly chaotic service, but the food's pretty good, and there's no…
Southeast Wales
Longstanding Misbah is an authentic Bangladeshi family curry house with a large, loyal and sometimes famous following. Paul Weller, REM, Oasis and Arthur…
Anglesey & the North Coast
With 16 ever-changing flavours of properly made ice cream, and Dutch pancakes if you can't take the brain-freeze, Scoops is the place to go to reward…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
The delicious homemade bread and cakes have won this friendly little cafe a local fan base, while walkers crowd in for the generous helpings of jacket…
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Set around a courtyard at the rear of Richard Booth's Bookshop, this light-filled eatery serves upmarket cafe fare such as smoked haddock and crayfish…
Cardiff
It may look humble, but this little eatery has a reputation for cheap and cheerful, simple Italian food. The menu has a good vegetarian selection,…
