Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in South Wales

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in South Wales? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Harry's Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (204)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Cowbridge

About the restaurant

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Top review

Scott

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Food was incredible. Service exceptional. Highly recommend

Silures

4.9

4.9 (362)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Cardiff

About the restaurant

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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Tom

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely fantastic food and experience from Andrew and his team .

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Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (1394)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Pontypool

About the restaurant

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

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chris

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service, excellent food, great Christmas dinner and Christmas cocktails

The Rock and Fountain Inn

4.7

4.7 (1539)

£25 and under

Pub

Newport

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Rock and Fountain

Traditional Country Pub serving Quality Home cooked Food

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ANGELA

Dined 3 days ago

We have a get together with friends every Christnas and have our meal at the Rock and Fountain. The food is always excellent as is the service. Nothing is ever too much bother and we are always last to leave but the staff don't pressurise us into leaving even though I expect they want to go home. I woukd recommend this venue to everyone.

IL FIORE

4.7

4.7 (63)

£26 to £40

Italian

Chepstow

About the restaurant

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 friends

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Denise

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful service, staff were attentive and prompt to take orders or clear the table. The food was outstanding. Extremely good value for money.

The Gate Llanfrechfa

4.7

4.7 (2534)

£25 and under

Italian

Newport

About the restaurant

Family run Italian restaurant based in Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran.

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Libby

Dined 1 day ago

Visited The Gate this evening with my family for my brother birthday. We all really enjoyed our food, definitely quality and value for money! Staff were lovely and very welcoming. Overall great experience and would recommend to anyone!

The Brook Bistro

4.8

4.8 (756)

£25 and under

Modern European

Cardiff

About the restaurant

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 .

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Andy

Dined 3 days ago

Family of 5 meal out to celebrate a birthday. The food was lovely and the restaurant has a very nice look and feel. Have been there for meals before and never been disappointed. The monkfish in particular was delicious and perfectly cooked: my son who rarely gives praise said his burger was the best he had ever tasted and my husband had the lamb which was outstanding. Just some of the highlights. Whilst it isn’t cheap, you really do get what you pay for

The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4.5

4.5 (3125)

£25 and under

Asian

Cardiff

About the restaurant

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.

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Rob

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and attentive service from Bethany, a lovely night for my wife’s birthday.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Experience

Experience

New Year’s Eve Outdoor Booking

Experience

Festive Set Menu

The Black Cock Inn Caerphilly Mountain

4.5

4.5 (155)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Caerphilly Mountain

About the restaurant

A classic British pub in the heart of the countryside, close to Castle Coch. We offer a selection of ales, ciders and lagers for the thirsty mountain biker. We pride ourselves on home cooked meals with fresh, local produce - our chips have been rated the best in South Wales! With a range of menu items to please every appetite, including our chefs specials that change daily, The Black Cock Inn offers a warm and friendly welcome to those travelling by foot, car or bike!
We have a dog friendly bar area, as well as an outdoor play park and plenty of seating in our beer garden, perfect for the "sunny" Welsh weather.

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Andrew

Dined 6 days ago

Absolutely fabulous sunday lunch, quality and quantity of food was superb. Will definitely book again.

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Experience

Christmas Day

The Ivy Cardiff

4.5

4.5 (13967)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British