Reviews in Porthmadog

New early bird menu - fabulous as always!

Well, there aren't enough positive adjectives to describe our recent experience on 13th June 2024 at Y Sgwar. The service was top notch. It was quick, efficient, nothing too much trouble and very friendly staff. The environment had great decor and was a pleasant surprise. From the outside it doesn't look much, but inside the room was well decorated, the tables had enough space between them, there was a welcoming comfortable seating area as you walked in. The lighting was ambient and it was warm without being uncomfortably so. The food was great value for money. We all chose the duck with a most gorgeous plum jus, puree and vegetables in the cost (not extra). I could, however, have chosen at least another 5 or 6 mains. What made it even better were that almost all the meals were gluten free, which for my Mum who has no choice in this, was heaven. So many eating establishments offer may be one or two GF options. Had we found this place sooner, we would have been there every night. Local ingredients, cooked well, just the right portion size and delicious! One Welsh word sums it up: ardderchog excellent).

Bwyd yn ardderchog a y gwasanaeth hefyd, lle cartrefol iawn .

We visited, a party of 4, on a Thursday evening and the restaurant was full. The food was excellent and the service friendly and helpful. One person has Coeliac Disease (me!) and it was so good to have such a wide range of suitable dishes to choose from. My main course was duck, beautifully presented with a swirl of butternut squash puree, a delicious portion of dauphinoise potatoes and a tasty plum sauce. I had asked for the accompanying greens to be soft as I don't like crunchy vegetables and they were perfect. Everyone was pleased with their choices and we all wished we could return but were only in the area for one night.

Our 3rd time to date. Food beyond exceptional a very talented confident chef. Food choice is great for everyone carnivores to vegan. By far the best quality of food in GWYNEDD! A very friendly welcome by all the team, who provide fantastic service nothing is too much trouble. Again a rarity in this area. Don't hesitate to visit, we will be returning soon. Thank you for an enjoyable evening.

Second sitting Sunday lunch. Couple. Great service and we both ordered the same: roast lamb followed by sticky toffee pudding. All up to the usual high standard except sadly the lamb meat which was tough and grisley- most unusual as we are frequent flyers at YS.

We had a Sunday lunch. The food was fabulous. The staff were excellent. Would highly recommend. Excellent value for money.

Everything was fabulous thankyou!

Fantastic 10 out of 10, the menu was varied and what i ordered was delicious, all 3 courses, perfect infact, service was really good too, very friendly, ... looking forward to re visiting soon. Many thanks

Excellent meal Great menu A super French wine Lamb could have been slightly pinker if we’re being super critical Overall a super find and enjoyable evening

Y Sgwar was recommended to us by the place where we were staying, with the advice to book, which we did. Just as well, since it was full the evening we ate there, very popular and deservedly so. Really excellent food and wine and friendly, attentive service, what mote coud one ask for?

This was our second visit and it didn't disappoint. This time we had the early bird menu which was excellent value and generous portions. The lamb was tender and tasty. Whilst the sticky toffee pudding was delicious. After 3 courses we left very satisfied. What compliments the food is the pleasant service. Would definitely recommend.

Great atmosphere. Knowledgeable & friendly staff. Lots of vegan options. Only disappointed that they ran out of arancini (though they're so good it's understandable why that happened).

We had a Sunday roast here. Lamb for me and beef for my husband. The food was delicious. Five different veggies and two types of potato plus Yorkshire pudding. It was well prepared and well presented. The staff were attentive but not a bother. Food arrived quickly and was hot. Finished with Pavlovas. Large portions of everything in pleasant surroundings. Highly recommended.

My wife and I enjoyed a lovely Sunday Lunch and we would definitely recommend it because it was the best we have had. Food, service and friendliness it was excellent and good value for the money.

Excellent food and service.

The food was delicious and the staff were so attentive and friendly. Would definitely return