Reviews in Cardiff and South Wales

old fashioned pub with old fashioned people who was very clicky, dont bother stay at home

The most beautiful food in south wales,what more can i say! Its well presented and the staff are friendly, well worth every penny. even when its busy (i expect to wait) but there is no wait, its amazing and if you need a table they will try there best to get you one as soon as possible you care to them. I recommend it to every one all ages.

We have had Sunday lunch there several times and been very satisfied. It's good home cooking and plenty of it in a lovely atmosphere. I always book a couple of days in advance because it is very popular.

the food was lovely and really enjoyed the atmosphere. there was a great little area for the toddlers to keep themselves busy.

absolutely fantastic!! warm,welcoming,cosy little pub!! food is fresh homely food! fantastic chips!! (proper potatoes!!) cant wait to go back soon. x

Great food. Welsh steaks.Local produce. All home cooked. newly decorated. Great place to take the family

we went an had a fab meal great staff all nice an fresh good value for your money an have been back an looking forward to my next visit

I would not recommend this pub for something to eat if it was the last pub on earth, but the beer's good

We visited the Maenllwyd on 29th February 2008, intending to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were so disgusted at the treatment that we received from the 'Table Manager' that we left without sampling the food and would now never return. Our crime to sit on a table that could accommodate more than 2 people, we were given the choice of sitting by the door to the car park (bearing in mind it was a cold and rainy winter’s night) or going on the waiting list for a table to become vacant. As we’d arrived just after 6pm, had to get back to collect our children by 8.30pm and already had a table this didn’t seem a very good option. We were also accused of removing the ‘reserved sign’ from the table, if there had been a sign, as there was on the table opposite, we would not have sat there in the first instance. As the ‘Table Manager’ was quite adamant that he was not going to serve us and actually walked away from the table saying he would ‘get someone to sort us out’ we decided that the stalemate was not going to be resolved, so we left. It was incredibly disappointing to be treated with such contempt by someone who should have been concerned about customer service not just the profit that would be made by seating more people at the table.

A real 'family run' restaurant. The staff are very accommodating and really polite. Great food at realistic prices and a superb wine list. Sunday lunch is excellent but you need to book your table two weeks in advance. Definitely worth a visit, it is great for any occasion, first date to family get together. There is plenty of room between the tables. i hope this helps good eating.

Overpriced

Excellent traditional British Fayre served in bar & restaurant along with open wood fires & low beamed ceilings - Home made pate a superb starter also breaded scampi with creamy garlic sauce or chicken & bacon with a crisp green salad all superb - main courses range from grills to more elaborate saucy cuisine - daily "blackboard" special include fish of the day - big emphasis towards local produce - all topped off with guest ales or wide range of international wines - all in all well worth a visit - you won't be stuck for choice or disappointed

Great local with a good food menu and friendly bar staff. Live music, poker and quiz nights weekly

Quite a little gem great food and great prices all local produce and real find go an enjoy!

19th February Went here for lunch on Saturday... excellent food..good choice..friendly staff cant wait to go again..highly recommended

I went to Castellamare for a meal with my boyfriend for Valentines, i had a cod meal and it was really beautiful. A great service and a brilliant candlelit atmosphere makes this fab restaurant a strong recommendation!

Absolutely fabulous. Attention to detail, friendly, personal and plenty of space. Rustic, living room style with only 9 tables. French chef. Our favourite place in the whole of Cardiff. Not cheap but worth every penny. Advanced booking recommended.

Had a meaty spaghetti bolognese made with locally reared meat. There was such an ample portion I couldn't finish it and there was no room for pud!