went for a lunch time meal we have eaten here plenty of times before but hadn't been for a while…read moreand definitely won't be going back food was really average and over priced, service was poor staff looked bored and looked like they couldn't be bothered not like before always had very attentive staff such a shame it was a lovely little bistro

This small, quaint restaurant is located on one of Pontyclun's busiest streets, Cowbridge Road. In…read morean area that is dominated by Indian and Oriental restaurants, it was a refreshing change to find a venue that offered more traditional meals as well as more extravagant, foreign dishes. The quiet midweek evening meant service was very speedy and I had a menu in my hand before I'd even had chance to wipe the drool from my chops. And what a menu it was, with starters ranging from pates and soups to fried mushrooms and whitebait, accompanying mouthwatering mains that would leave Gordon Ramsay's cookbook looking like a hobo's diet plan. For my starter, I chose the lemon prawn bruschetta and when the first mouthful hit my tongue, it released a taste so satisfying it could make the Antichrist praise the lord. Pan seared with garlic and chili, the prawns were a taste sensation and the chili gave it a distinct kick in the aftertaste for good measure. Served with a modest side salad, this starter got an immediate thumbs up of approval from the spotless state of my plate. For main, I put my love of steak to one side in favour of the pork cacciatore, which was absolutely gorgeous. Two slices of lean pork topped with a tomato and basil sauce was exactly what the doctor ordered, and I would happily OD on that prescription any day. The only downside of the whole experience was that the first two courses were so delicious that, by the time I saw the dessert menu, I was fit to burst. But after such a triumphant first impression, there will definitely be another opportunity to sample that.

Good pizza, friendly service. Although there is a big sign on the outside saying "free meals for…read morekids under 10", we had to pay about 6 £ for each kids-meal.

Really good food. Really nice wine. Catered fantastically well for our family group of 15.read more

La Calabria is probably the best restaurant I've been to since arriving in the United Kingdom…read more Nestled in the countryside of central Wales, La Calabria is one of those places you don't expect to find after having had so many fair-to-midland meals. This place prides itself on serving Calabrian cuisine, which the restaurant describes as "... primarily a diet of simple fresh pastas, homegrown vegetables cooked in a myriad of ways, and meats, particularly pork." Pasta, though important to all regions of Italy, in Calabria it is "... treated with an almost reverence." If I had read this about the restaurant prior to going there, I would definitely have had a pasta dish. But I didn't, and chose one of their house specialties instead, Pollo Marsala. Ironically, none of the restaurant's specialties includes pasta. The Marsala was like none I've had in the past, and it was excellent. The chicken wasn't overwhelmed by the Marsala. Overall it was a simple meal served with roasted potatoes and green beans. On this occasion I broke down and had their dessert, trying their homemade ice cream. One scoop of hazelnut and one scoop of Nutella, which may seem redundant to the hazelnut, but there truly is a distinctive difference just like true hazelnut and Nutella. Also, I sampled the Fruits of the World, a berry ice cream. Great care is taken in presenting the meal and making each patron feel welcome. If you arrive early, they invite you to sit down in the front bar area, where you can order drink, look over the menu, order your meal and get to know those sitting next to you. Once your table is ready, your waitress escorts you to your table. I have to admit that my first choice for that night's meal was at the Daffodil Inn, which is down the road in Penrhiwllan, but they didn't have any available tables for the night. In the end, it didn't matter, because La Calabria was excellent and truly exceeded all of my expectations in every way. It is highly recommended to call La Calabria for reservations at least the morning of your dinner plans.

I took my Mum to G&Ls for dinner one night when I was visiting her on holiday…read more The food was very tasty and the staff were very friendly. We had a lovely meal and will be coming back again! Thank you G&L!!

Fully agree to the other comments. Great place to have a decent real Italian evening. Family run…read moreplace with good food, friendly and efficient service. Its loud and not chic but all in all a great evening if you dont want the usual steak/burger/fish menus that all of the other restaurants seem to have copied from each other in this town...

Wow!!! This place was very very delicious! The service was impeccable. I let the server chose my…read moredish for me because I couldn't decide, and I was not disappointed. What's great is they explain what pastas they have for the day and show you an example of each cut before the meal. I highly recommend a stop!

First time in Cardiff and came as a suggestion of a friend and i have to say it was A-mazing. I had…read morethe Bolognese and it was great I recommend it. My friend had the Minestrone and he was of the same opinion, the food is great. The service was very good. Portions very good too. And if you are wondering, i never give a perfect score because i dont believe perfection exists. But hands down and with my eyes closed i recommend this place. I will be back.

I've been here twice with a group of 7 during one week, starters and mains were always of…read moreecceptional quality and the portions are filling even for hungry sportsmen. The variety is wide, seafood, vanison birds and a wide variety of pork. Sidecourses are rich and well seasoned. The service is professionell and as quick as humanly possible. The atmosphere is 'italian' but thats part of the job. Drinks are international in beers, wines and spirits, they also got draught cider. Definetly worth a visit.

Six of us spent two weeks in England and this was our best meal and favorite restaurant. This…read moreincludes London and other good restaurants around the country. The staff were welcoming, fun and gracious and everything we ordered was delicious. The fish was fresh and perfectly prepared and the salads and vegetables were wonderful. I'd go back to Devon just to dine at Belluna.

This is the most adorable Italian restaurant. The food was very good - my friend had the gnocchi…read moreand I kept stealing it! I had the British carbonara and enjoyed it. As an American, I'd never had it before so it was a great experience!

Great little place in Worcester Tasty food and very friendly…read morestaff, they make everything fresh so it made swapping/picking what I wanted as a vegetarian easy. I would recommend and definitely go back

We have had both sit down and takeaway meals on numerous occassions, and have yet to be…read moredisappointed by the quality. The staff are very friendly and helpful, which makes for an excellent atmosphere. Always look forward to my Italian meal at the Ristorante Rava.

The atmoshpere in Positano is great - very warm and friendly and happy. The staff are great as is…read morethe service. The food is OK - the portions are big and the prices quite low but there tends to be an awful lot of 'red sauce' used in the pasta dishes. Still, you can get some really good offers on if you go in the afternoon and it's perfect for having a bite to eat and getting a little bit tipsy with your mate. It's right in the heart of the city (opposite the church by the old indoor market) and has been there since i can remember. I'm sure someone told me Pavaroti ate here once.

Great atmopsphere, staff are friendly, good prices, wide choice, delicious foodread more

Great to see an authentic Italian Restaurant in Storehouse, very well presented and some very good…read morechoicess on the menu. Tried the real Italian Lavazza coffee during lunchtime and looks the real deal!

A great find! We stopped for a late lunch and had the risotto gorgonzola and the branzino. Both…read morewere great. For dessert we shared the tiramisu and a cappuccino, both of which were excellent.