Beautiful grounds, lovely owners and wonderful menu. What a find, cosy in Winter but lovely to sit…read moreon the patio with a Pimms in Summer. Will definately be returning!.

Exceptional experience! I've enjoyed returning to the Arundell over many years. From my very first…read morevisit, I was aware of the special nature of the property and its appeal to guests wishing to enjoy its relaxed ambiance (including attractive outdoor sitting area surrounded by all sorts of beautiful flowers and shrubs, the warm, friendly experienced staff, well appointed fine furnishings In the guest rooms and public spaces and a cozy but spacious restaurant with delicious food.) I have now just visited again (July, 2025) It is this recent visit, and the culmination of my previous visits, that I realized above all else, it is the staff, from the front desk personnel, the servers at the restaurant, the bartenders, the house cleaning team and even overnight security that make the Arundell so special. And on this particular visit, one employee in particular (Emma, who often works at reception, went above and beyond to help me out of a significant, unexpected travel bind.  Thank you to Emma and the entire Arundell staff - I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

The Arundel Arms is has a really great restaurant and bar. Have visited many times for a drink in…read morethe evening or for a meal. There are several places to go, from the restaurant itself to the bar area which is very relaxed and has a nice atmosphere, and a lounge area with a roaring fire. In the summer they have a great garden area which is immaculately kept. Really good service and the food is delicious.

A two Michelin star restaurant so kinda pointless me putting my two cents worth. Will just say had…read morefantastic 7 course lunch. The hotel is in a gorgeous setting. Really beautiful grounds, and can take after meal coffee and desert on their wonderful patio overlooking incredibly scenic grounds. Driving there along very narrow country roads is an experience in itself

Who would've known that such an excellent restaurant was on the top floor of Cardiff and Vale…read moreCollege? My husband and I came here for a meal on a Saturday night, booking in advance and we both really enjoyed ourselves! BACKGROUND: The Classroom is led by a very experienced head chef and they train those studying culinary and hospitality at Cardiff and Vale College to help students get valuable work experience, which I'm happy to support! They also hold occasional cookery classes for the general public that you can book. All in all, the idea behind this restaurant is excellent! ATMOSPHERE: As its on the top floor (floor 5) of the Cardiff and Vale College building, the atmosphere is great. Open kitchen for you to see inside as the chefs prepare along with large glass windows for excellent views. The chairs are comfortable and it really models modern European fine dining! CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! The waiting staff manager has worked in a Michelin starred restaurant before so he definitely knows his hospitality. We were greeted promptly with our coats taken and never had to flag down anyone for attention. Our meals arrived quickly as well and it was an extremely efficient service! FOOD: The food here at The Classroom is on a seasonal menu, so if you visit you probably won't be having the same stuff as me, but everything I had was delicious! ~ Starter: Smoked Haddock & Shellfish Chowder with Parsley Oil (£6.95) An excellent start to the meal. I love Smoked Haddock and this chowder had excellent flavours and tasted like the sea. There was a generous amount of haddock as well which I was pleased about and the parsley made for a well balanced finish. ~ Main: Glazed Jacobs Ladder, potato terrine, carrot purée, roasted white asparagus and Italian peas, crispy silver skin onions, red wine jus (£19.95) Really good! The beef was cooked perfectly and was extremely tender and fell off the bone. The carrot puree was extremely creamy and delicious and the onions packed a flavourful punch. My only complaint about this dish is I felt it could have done with a tad extra seasoning as the jus was a little bland but there was salt at the table so it was an easy fix. ~ Dessert: Stuffed baked apple, spiced mascarpone mousse (£5.95) The baked apple was stuffed with what I think was minced meat, and baked with a caramelised outside. Very delicious and the spices they used were fantastic! I especially loved the mascarpone mousse as I'm a huge fan of mascarpone. --- Overall, I would definitely recommend The Classroom to anyone. The prices aren't completely out of this world for a special occasion and my husband and I both loved what we had. I will definitely be back in the Summer to see what their Summer menu would bring!

This was a really beautiful and tasty experience. The restaurant is inside the college, up on a…read morehigh floor with huge windows that over look the city and you can see the forested hills in the background. A truly magnificent view! The food is excellent, I highly recommend the lamb dish, but everything we had was really good. Interesting flavors and great textures, we got to enjoy new takes on classic meals. The service was also top notch, and their cocktails were a lot of fun, including the non-alcoholic drinks for those of us who drive and/or don't want to drink. Really great place!

Heaney's is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant serving creative dishes. You can choose between…read moretheir tasting menu (which allows for all or a slightly smaller number of courses) or a monthly tasting menu. My husband and I had the monthly menu. The dishes were all interesting and beautifully presented. My only request would be a bit more time between courses. They come quickly. Our server was pleasant and friendly, and she remained so even after the restaurant became busy. She was working hard, but always remained kind and helpful. The restaurant is casual, but also upscale. We are visitors to Cardiff. Heaney's could be a successful restaurant in California Wine County. It has the same rustic chic vibe. My only request would be different "music." The thumping house music felt out of step with the food and became tiresome. Overall, I would recommend Heaney's to anyone who enjoys the adventure of a tasting menu. It was well worth the visit.

This was our introduction to Sunday Roast. Oh, my! Sunday roast is such a treat! It was a delight…read moreto the senses. The dishes were well composed and pleasing to the eye. The dishes were well seasoned and just the right amount of food. My only complaint is that we discovered this place while on vacation. It may be a long time until we are able to visit again! Please enjoy their food for us! We sat inside but I believe you may have the option to sit on the covered patio. The dishes came out at a good pace. I don't know how to rate the dishes as everything tasted so good. We started with the oysters and ended with dessert and a cheese plate. Everything in between was just delicious. Come check it out for yourself! Enjoy!

went in for lunch after spinning the "wheel of Lunch" AWESOME. little expensive for my tight ass…read morewallet and you can get more at sub way but the taste buds are still dancing an hour later. family run business and good luck to them! food was excellent and I will return with work colleagues. AAA+++

If you are looking for a fine dining experience, look no further that this superb restaurant…read morelocated at the Penarth end of the Barrage. Set in a stunning old building with a bistro downstairs and dining room on the first floor, the views are simply spectacular. I have only eaten upstairs and the service was impeccable,the menu simple and modern british and european in style with well thought- out dishes and a carefully chosen wine list too. The staff were well turned out and quietly efficient and all in all this was fine meal out. The food was beautifully cooked and I would love to go again.The prices? Expensive but worth it for a special ocassion or treat.

This is my favourite restaurant. They do two course lunch specials which are good value and the…read morefood is superb. Staff are helpful and friendly well worth a visit if you enjoy fine dining.

I've eaten here on a number of occasions, both as part of a large group and just as a couple…read more What I particularly like about this place is that you can have little dishes, which is great if you're a bit of a grazer like myself (so no worries of leaving any food). If you're after something perhaps a little more substantial the menu also includes larger meals. The little dishes (also available as main courses) are pretty reasonably priced at £5, with a 3 for 2 offer available at lunchtime. Whilst the main dishes are a little more expensive at around £15 each, they are extremely delicious and incredibly well presented so I do believe are worth the price. The staff are all very friendly, and despite the upmarket/trendy atmosphere of the place are thankfully not pretentious. The ambiance of this restaurant is particularly good at Christmas time when it's full of very pretty white fairy light which together with the pretty Christmas trees adorning Llandaff high street, really put you in the festive mood!

Not the best of places I've been. I wasn't a huge fan of this upmarket restaurant and found the…read moremeals to leave me wanting. The atmosphere felt a little dead in here and as quiet as a school room that's just been told off by the scary head master. The staff were great though and very friendly.

Arrived in the rain... with some help from the iphone map. walked through the door and were greeted…read moreby a friendly waiter. how did he know we had walked through the door? the place is small but well decorated, it has the feeling of a french mason, med villa and english eating room. the dinning room has seating for about 20 people served by 2 people and a matron. the service was good, friendly. if you are pretentious about service, pretty waitresses (it is waiters) and the london style then this service will probably not match your style. the menu is set with a range of about 8 options for each courses. the food was beautiful, and well balanced flavours and tastes. the wine was good and the bill was came in under estimate. £45 head including tip, drink, 3 courses and port. I will be returning.

So. After a long time coming, I made it to the Willow Tree last night. It was the final restaurant…read morein Taunton that I hadn't been to, so I was excited as well as disappointed that I'd gone through them all. We had a warm welcome in there and we were shown to our table right away. We were a table of six - four chefs and two publicans. It's tiny in here, but that really adds to the ambience and charm of the place. I'd imagine that I'd feel a bit self conscious if I was on a date with a hot lady, the tables seem pretty close.. An awkward silence would be noticed by all the other diners. As for the food though, it was really good. I had a game terrine to start. Roast duck with dauphinoise for mains and a sticky chocolate cake for pud. We had a measly bit of delicious home made bread as well, I like to be in charge of my own bread, not be offered one slice, however delicious is it. We went on a Wednesday, so it was under £30 for three courses. That's great value if you think about it. A duck breast would cost maybe £16-17 elsewhere, then split the other two courses between the rest. We spent a fortune, but we had lots of wine. All in all a very nice place, and something Taunton needs to hang on to before it is totally overrun with faux Italian joints. I'll go again for sure. Cheers.