Restaurants

I've heard fantastic things about Miller & Carter down the bay. I went to the Madeira a few weeks ago. Really enjoyed the foot there also!

I've heard fantastic things about Miller & Carter down the bay. I went to the Madeira a few weeks ago. Really enjoyed the foot there also!

I know people who rave about miller and carter and others who just didn't like it, I've never been.

Madeira a lot of people love, never heard anyone say a bad word but they did get 2/5 when inspected for hygiene.

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

I've heard fantastic things about Miller & Carter down the bay. I went to the Madeira a few weeks ago. Really enjoyed the foot there also!

I know people who rave about miller and carter and others who just didn't like it, I've never been.

Madeira a lot of people love, never heard anyone say a bad word but they did get 2/5 when inspected for hygiene.

Miller and carter is a good standard steak house, Madeiras was also a good Portuguese when I went but admittedly that was a good few years ago now.

Can't believe someone actually mentioned franky and bennies though alongside TGI Fridays that was one of the worst places I've been, and I've been to many a bad.

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

I visit Australia regularly, and I'm back there for three months at the end of May this year, can you recommend any good restaurants in Sydney, I've tried a lot obviously as it's my eighth trip there?
One that I particularly like is called Fish on the Rocks which we always pay a couple of visits to each trip.

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

I visit Australia regularly, and I'm back there for three months at the end of May this year, can you recommend any good restaurants in Sydney, I've tried a lot obviously as it's my eighth trip there?
One that I particularly like is called Fish on the Rocks which we always pay a couple of visits to each trip.

Sorry I meant Fish at the Rocks.

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

I visit Australia regularly, and I'm back there for three months at the end of May this year, can you recommend any good restaurants in Sydney, I've tried a lot obviously as it's my eighth trip there?
One that I particularly like is called Fish on the Rocks which we always pay a couple of visits to each trip.

Through Matt working on the show I've met an incredible chef called Nathan Brindle, superb understanding of flavours and he own a restaurant called blancmange, yet to go there, but I have every faith that it will be excellent, he's a star of e future.

Tetsuyas is a great place and one of my faves, up there with the best cuisine in the world in my opinion. Absynthe is very good if you like French cuisine which is on the north shore.

But Tetsuyas is a must. Drop me a pm when your next in the country and ill send you a list of places to try.

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

I visit Australia regularly, and I'm back there for three months at the end of May this year, can you recommend any good restaurants in Sydney, I've tried a lot obviously as it's my eighth trip there?
One that I particularly like is called Fish on the Rocks which we always pay a couple of visits to each trip.

Sorry I meant Fish at the Rocks.

Yes fish at the rocks is also a very good place, famous in sydney considering its only a mid range and sized eatery. Very good food, and you definately chose well.

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

I visit Australia regularly, and I'm back there for three months at the end of May this year, can you recommend any good restaurants in Sydney, I've tried a lot obviously as it's my eighth trip there?
One that I particularly like is called Fish on the Rocks which we always pay a couple of visits to each trip.

Through Matt working on the show I've met an incredible chef called Nathan Brindle, superb understanding of flavours and he own a restaurant called blancmange, yet to go there, but I have every faith that it will be excellent, he's a star of e future.

Tetsuyas is a great place and one of my faves, up there with the best cuisine in the world in my opinion. Absynthe is very good if you like French cuisine which is on the north shore.

But Tetsuyas is a must. Drop me a pm when your next in the country and ill send you a list of places to try.

Thanks for the info, I'll send you a pm when we're in Sydney.

Excellent, make sure you do

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

But how does it rate amongst the restaurants in Cardiff? - which was the OP's question. I believe it to be one of the best, and if a kitchen is creative then how would anyone else know how their own signature dish is supposed to look and taste?
Intereting that there are no restaurants in Cardiff with Michelin stars, though Mint and Mustard has a Michelin Bib rating. Does this mean that all restaurants in Cardiff are over rated and do not serve food as it should be?
I've eaten in several Michelin starred restaurants and been dissapoined at the overpriced fare on offer - OK the MIchelin star rating is an industry standard, but like many industry standards (THX and the What HiFI awards in my own personal industry) it is not necessarily the realt arbiter of good taste.

Don't know if you've eaten much in Amsterdam, but my favourites there have always been Kas, and In de keuken, though the latter has just upped sticks and relocated in Switzerland.

Travellers Rest
Frankie and bennie's
The Castell Mynach
The Captains wife

Pushing the boat out there Ben aren't you!!!! Why not add Weatherspoons to that list!!!

Just nice places to eat food, Ive enjoyed the food and surroundings so what? It's what I like.... I could eat at the hilton or like I did at Pier 64 in penarth last weekend every week if I wanted to, But it wasn't enjoyable and the food wasn't the best

Food wasn't the best!!!! Ben do you know that all those places you've listed the food is all prepacked and shipped in from outside..? You don't even have chefs in those typeof places just kitchen staff who know how to more or less use a mircowave!!!!

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

But how does it rate amongst the restaurants in Cardiff? - which was the OP's question. I believe it to be one of the best, and if a kitchen is creative then how would anyone else know how their own signature dish is supposed to look and taste?
Intereting that there are no restaurants in Cardiff with Michelin stars, though Mint and Mustard has a Michelin Bib rating. Does this mean that all restaurants in Cardiff are over rated and do not serve food as it should be?
I've eaten in several Michelin starred restaurants and been dissapoined at the overpriced fare on offer - OK the MIchelin star rating is an industry standard, but like many industry standards (THX and the What HiFI awards in my own personal industry) it is not necessarily the realt arbiter of good taste.

Don't know if you've eaten much in Amsterdam, but my favourites there have always been Kas, and In de keuken, though the latter has just upped sticks and relocated in Switzerland.

There are hardly any restaurants in the whole of Wales which have a single Michelin star!!!!

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

But how does it rate amongst the restaurants in Cardiff? - which was the OP's question. I believe it to be one of the best, and if a kitchen is creative then how would anyone else know how their own signature dish is supposed to look and taste?
Intereting that there are no restaurants in Cardiff with Michelin stars, though Mint and Mustard has a Michelin Bib rating. Does this mean that all restaurants in Cardiff are over rated and do not serve food as it should be?
I've eaten in several Michelin starred restaurants and been dissapoined at the overpriced fare on offer - OK the MIchelin star rating is an industry standard, but like many industry standards (THX and the What HiFI awards in my own personal industry) it is not necessarily the realt arbiter of good taste.

Don't know if you've eaten much in Amsterdam, but my favourites there have always been Kas, and In de keuken, though the latter has just upped sticks and relocated in Switzerland.

There are hardly any restaurants in the whole of Wales which have a single Michelin star!!!!

No there aren't and it's a real shame. However I've been to The Crown at Whitebrook which does have a Michelin Star and it's stunning. I also hear that the Walnut Tree is pretty special too. There is good food out there but you do have to travel.

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

But how does it rate amongst the restaurants in Cardiff? - which was the OP's question. I believe it to be one of the best, and if a kitchen is creative then how would anyone else know how their own signature dish is supposed to look and taste?
Intereting that there are no restaurants in Cardiff with Michelin stars, though Mint and Mustard has a Michelin Bib rating. Does this mean that all restaurants in Cardiff are over rated and do not serve food as it should be?
I've eaten in several Michelin starred restaurants and been dissapoined at the overpriced fare on offer - OK the MIchelin star rating is an industry standard, but like many industry standards (THX and the What HiFI awards in my own personal industry) it is not necessarily the realt arbiter of good taste.

Don't know if you've eaten much in Amsterdam, but my favourites there have always been Kas, and In de keuken, though the latter has just upped sticks and relocated in Switzerland.

Yes I understood the OPs question. Surely you would rather eat in a place which is good for its specific type rather than one that is poor for its type. For example, I'd rather eat in a good example of a steak house which is priced accordingly rather than a poor example of a fine dining establishment which is priced above the standard of its food.

Rustic food doesn't catch the eye and are rarely given hats, stars or awards - not internationally recognised ones anyway, but a fine dining establishment will always attract the awards if it does what it's supposed to do well, woods brasserie doesn't. The menu isn't that outlandish so it's pretty easy to know what a dish should taste like, even if its something from left field you can still tell whether it works or not with the balance of flavours and whether they compliment each other - the pallet is an odd thing, not only is it unique, it's also an industry standard, it's a very true statement no matter how contradictory it sounds.

The point regarding not many stars given out in the whole if Wales, that's because there's not many good eateries in all of Wales to put it bluntly. Talented chefs with money to open a restaurant are drawn to the bigger cities in the world as their food will get more notoriety, more customers, higher turnover of covers and ultimately - more profit.

You do make a good point regarding the accolades however, many a time has complacency set in after a star has been given and the establishment goes not free fall and lives of its former glory, likewise it can also goto a chefs head and over complicate things in his new menu.

The key to good food is seasonal, local produce cooked simply and cooked perfectly. There are exceptions to the rule where a talented chef can go left field and produce some weird and wonderful things but I stress these are a handful across the world.

I went to Marco pierre white steak house in yatton last Sunday and got to say it was the best steak I've ever had.
Massively undercooked considering i asked for it medium/well but it tastes perfect

Mr Paxman - I agree with a lot of what you say and I'm sure we can agree to differ regarding Woods. For the price I think the food is very good and you don't. Simples!

Out of interest, have you ever tried any of the Nobu restaurants? What did you think? I've only tried Las Vegas, London and Tokyo, and whilst I found the food enjoyable, I would say that they were overpriced and overhyped. Interested for your views as the menu there is certainly a fusion of flavours that not many other kitchens try,

In response to your question, (even if it was rhetorical), I would rather eat in a restaurant where I enjoy the food and the ambience, and consider it to be good value for money.

Best in and around Cardiff?

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Madeira, great Portuguese food and good vale, i have used it for the last 20 odd years the only down side is they have just opened a restaurant in Jack land,

Best in and around Cardiff?

Thanks

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Madeira, great Portuguese food and good vale, i have used it for the last 20 odd years the only down side is they have just opened a restaurant in Jack land,

I won't go to any restaurant that doesn't have at least 3 out of 5 for hygiene.

If you have an iPhone the "food hygiene" app is an interesting look

With all due respect, you can eat in dozens of restaurants in every country in the world but unless you understand what each dish is supposed to look and taste like then it matters little. I'm currently in Australia for a reason, I'm part of the foots critic team that is lead by Matt Preston who is now probably the most famous food critic in the Southern Hemisphere. He has just finished shooting masterchef the professionals alongside Marco Pierre white.

Everyone can have their opinions regarding cuisine, which makes food special. But when it comes to judging restaurants there is an industry standard and I'm afraid woods brasserie is poor for the fine dining restaurant that it is. It has been open a few years now and any excellent fine dining establishment should have got a chefs hat or Michelin star and I can tell you woods brasserie is nowhere near. It's ok for a meal with the family or to take work colleagues, it's far from bad - but it is not up to standard for the type of restaraunt it is and it's lack of accolades will show that without me having to tell you.

But how does it rate amongst the restaurants in Cardiff? - which was the OP's question. I believe it to be one of the best, and if a kitchen is creative then how would anyone else know how their own signature dish is supposed to look and taste?
Intereting that there are no restaurants in Cardiff with Michelin stars, though Mint and Mustard has a Michelin Bib rating. Does this mean that all restaurants in Cardiff are over rated and do not serve food as it should be?
I've eaten in several Michelin starred restaurants and been dissapoined at the overpriced fare on offer - OK the MIchelin star rating is an industry standard, but like many industry standards (THX and the What HiFI awards in my own personal industry) it is not necessarily the realt arbiter of good taste.

Don't know if you've eaten much in Amsterdam, but my favourites there have always been Kas, and In de keuken, though the latter has just upped sticks and relocated in Switzerland.

HAVE YOU TRIED THE SUPPER CLUB IN AMSTERDAM GREAT PLACE TO EAT..

Nando's!!!

Nando's!!!

I'm sorry but do people on here understand the difference between a good restaurant and a mass produced food chain!!!!

Oh and Ben, I went to Custom House again last night (my local) just because I tried to work out what you could have had for a bill of £190 for two people and I am convinvced that you are lying I'm affiard. Especially when you can have a starter and a main course for about £20/£25 per person!!! I know the drinks aren't that cheap but over £140 on drinks for the two of you is absolute bullshit!!!!

Nando's!!!

I'm sorry but do people on here understand the difference between a good restaurant and a mass produced food chain!!!!

Oh and Ben, I went to Custom House again last night (my local) just because I tried to work out what you could have had for a bill of £190 for two people and I am convinvced that you are lying I'm affiard. Especially when you can have a starter and a main course for about £20/£25 per person!!! I know the drinks aren't that cheap but over £140 on drinks for the two of you is absolute bullshit!!!!

I forgot to add that I suppose you could have been on the bottles of cystal but the chances of that are slim given your list of places you prefer to eat

Open to all food except seafood!
Looking for the higher end of the market nice surrounds quality cousin!

Cousin?? Is the resttaurant owned by a family member??

Nando's!!!

I'm sorry but do people on here understand the difference between a good restaurant and a mass produced food chain!!!!

Oh and Ben, I went to Custom House again last night (my local) just because I tried to work out what you could have had for a bill of £190 for two people and I am convinvced that you are lying I'm affiard. Especially when you can have a starter and a main course for about £20/£25 per person!!! I know the drinks aren't that cheap but over £140 on drinks for the two of you is absolute bullshit!!!!

Nando's is the bomb!

Madeira is good, but on a busy Saturday night service can take a bit long , but i've never had a bad meal there.

Giovannis on the Hayes is also good, imho.

I fancy trying that Brazilian restaurant below the Maldron hotel opposite the Great Western, any one been?

Madeira is good, but on a busy Saturday night service can take a bit long , but i've never had a bad meal there.

Giovannis on the Hayes is also good, imho.

I fancy trying that Brazilian restaurant below the Maldron hotel opposite the Great Western, any one been?

http://www.vivabrazilrestaurants.com/cardiff.asp

The Beech Tree in Wenvoe is very nice

Open to all food except seafood!
Looking for the higher end of the market nice surrounds quality cousin!

Custom house is lovely, they do quality sea good but they do it all.
Last time I went I was next table over from rossco, his gf and mother in law.

I went to Custom House the other day! Quality food and service.. £18 for 2 course meal - decent portions as well.