Pontcanna, Fish & Seafood Restaurant Guide

White-painted walls and a sparse, woody interior add to the modernised feel of this ‘Pub & Hotel’ on the fringe of Cardiff, which now more gives the impression of “an interesting restaurant, with an excellent range of beer”. The stated aim is ‘not pretentious fine dining; it’s just about good food’ – so you can choose from the bistro-esque set menu (two courses for £39 per person) or there’s a fancier nine-course tasting menu for £75 per person.

“Absolutely delicious Basque/Spanish food, and not a paella in sight!” – Owen & Tom Morgan’s asador grill specialist, inside a boutique hotel a dropkick from the Principality stadium, offers “some of the tastiest food in Cardiff” alongside an “excellent all-Spanish wine list – we had a very delicious Ribera del Duero red with our ex-dairy cow steak”. But note, “you do really have to like the smoky style of cooking (we honestly felt a delicate sole was not suited to the treatment given)”.