EATS
GREENWOOD AND BROWN
Quay Street, Cardiff
029 2022 7972
www.greenwoodandbrowncardiff.co.uk
Priding themselves on great quality
grills, seafood and wine, Greenwood
And Brown is a sophisticated bar and
restaurant with a smart design and
friendly service. You can be assured a
perfect steak or quality seafood dish that
complements the stylish environment
and crisp selection of wines and spirits.
A contemporary grill house packed with
flavour, The Meating Place offers a hell
of a lot more than simple steak and
chips. Choose from the extensive grill
options or marinated hanging skewers
– complete with couscous, roasted veg
and flatbread – and you can be assured
a flavoursome dish that’ll melt. Beyond
the grill, the main dishes are varied and
there’s plenty to excite and enthuse
diners looking for something new.
JAMIE’S ITALIAN
The Hayes, St David’s Centre, Cardiff
029 2002 7792
www.jamieoliver.com/italian
Jamie’s Italian has been a hit since
opening on the Hayes. Often packed
with eager diners, the authentic Italian
menu is reflected by the restaurants
aesthetically pleasing rustic design. The
downside? You’ll be spoilt for choice by
the eclectic wine selection. A romantic
first date that’ll prove you’re not tight.
THE NORTH STAR
131 North Road, Cardiff
029 2062 1736
www.thenorthstarcardiff.com
Cool and comfortable, The North Star
is an ideal place to take a date for
anyone living in Talybont. You can move
seamlessly from your table to the chic
bar area, before sliding (of course) back
to your flat.
LA LOCANDA
66 Wind St, Swansea
01792 644611
If the charming Italian waiters aren’t
enough to pull in the ladies, then the
food certainly will be. Heck, it’ll even pull
in the men. Italian never fails.
MEATING PLACE
40 St Mary Street
themeatingplace.co.uk
029 2022 4757
NO SIGN WINE BAR
56 Wind Street, Swansea
01792 456110
www.nosignwinebar.co.uk
Even with its latest modern extension, it
has still managed to keep the old charm.
The tapas menu is excellent and they
boast (you can judge) the best chips in
Wales. The wine selection is expansive
and if you’re not a wine drinker, their
ales might impress you more.
ASK ITALIAN
24/32 Wyndham Arcade, Mill Lane,
Cardiff
029 2034 4665
This trendy, light and spacious
restaurant is perfect for enjoying a light
meal before heading out for the night. It
can also be enjoyed guilt-free as there is
a ‘light menu’ which offers meals under
500 calories for those who are watching
their weight and their bank balance.
LOUNGING
CHEZ GIOVANNI
52-54 Clarence Place, Newport
01633 259003
www.chezgiovanni.com
Newport’s finest, award-winning Italian
restaurant. Their food is delectable, and
even the non-traditional Italian meals
are incredibly good. A firm favourite of
many local stars, Chez Giovanni has a
great atmosphere perfect for students.
GOVINDA’S
8 Cradock Street, Swansea
01792 468469
www.govindasswansea.co.uk
Govinda’s is a vegetarian cuisine
masterpiece that offers the very best
of all things veggie and vegan at great
prices. With a very useful takeaway
service, try and try as much food as
possible. It’s definitely worth popping in
to see their yoga.
Oscars
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VIVALDI’S
29 Singleton Street, Swansea
01792 456780
www.vivaldiswansea.co.uk
One of Swansea’s best Italian
restaurants, this place will not
disappoint you with its great range of
food, or its fantastic desserts that have
to be tried (and not shared) at all costs.
Perfect for the full Italian experience.
JOE’S ICE CREAM
85 St Helens Road, Swansea
01792 653 880
www.joes-icecream.co.uk
Definitely the place in Swansea to buy
ice cream. The atmosphere is perfect to
just sit down and have one (or more) of
the delicious ice creams on offer. When