Best restaurants near me in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

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151 restaurants available nearby

1. Nant Ddu Lodge

4.2

Awesome(182)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Merthyr Tydfil

Booked 6 times today

We are incredibly proud of our food and customer care here at the Lodge. Our kitchen and restaurant team strive tirelessly to provide the best possible cuisine and service, which have guests and locals coming back time and time again.The Bar & Bistro serves a variety of fresh locally sourced Welsh cuisine and bar snacks as well as a wide range of fine wine, great spirits and local beers. Our lunch and dinner menus highlight the best of real Welsh cuisine including locally sourced seafood, Welsh sirloin steaks and roast rump of Welsh lamb.

2. The Butchers Arms

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4.0

Excellent(1)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Merthyr Tydfil

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to The Butchers Arms, Pontsticill’s newest restaurant and accommodation located in the heart of the beautiful Brecon Beacons.Our restaurant features a diverse menu of classic and modern dishes made with the finest, fresh ingredients, as well as a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere to make your dining experience unforgettable.

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3. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(3211)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Cardiff

Booked 94 times today

The Ivy Asia brings beautiful fusion flavours, exotic cocktails and late night entertainment to the heart of Cardiff, every night of the week. Located in St David's Shopping Centre, just a short walk from the city's historic castle and Cardiff Market, The Ivy Asia Cardiff is perfectly placed to provide a stunning sanctuary for shoppers, tourists and locals alike.

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4. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(1436)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pontypool

Booked 36 times today

Multi-award winning restaurant situated in the heart of the World Heritage Town of Blaenavon. Originally built in 1832 as the Cross Keys Hotel we have been serving the locals of Blaenavon and beyond for almost 200 years. We are well known across South Wales for our award winning steaks and hearty portionsVoice awards - Best chef 2018Voice awards - Best Sunday lunch 2019Voice awards - Best steaks 2019Welsh hospitality awards - Best Welsh restaurant 2021Welsh restaurant awards - Best in South Wales 2023Best commercial garden - 9 consecutive years Best Restaurant in Wales 2024Current Finalist Best Restaurant in Wales 2025

5. Janet's

4.8

Exceptional(774)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Pontypridd

Booked 16 times today

Janet's Pontypridd is a premier and authentic Restaurant that has been proudly serving the Pontypridd area since 2019. Since then, our mission has been to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambiance with skilful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience. We are committed to putting Pontypridd on the map as a food destination.

6. The Ivy Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(13999)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Cardiff

Booked 152 times today

The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

7. Gaucho - Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(877)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cardiff

Booked 75 times today

Join us this Valentine's Day for a romantic evening set in candlelight with cocktails, finest wines and Latin inspired dishes. Looking for something extra special, our Valentine's menu for £55pp including a bottle of wine is perfect to share. For starters dive into a Black Truffle and Mushroom Fugazetta (a decadent Argentinian-style pizza), for mains choose from our top cuts of steak plus sides, and to end on a sweet note we have a delicious berry-laden Mille Feuille with Chantilly cream.At Gaucho Cardiff, every detail is crafted to enchant. The venue effortlessly blends sleek industrial design with cultural sophistication, creating an atmosphere of sultry glamour that’s both inviting and unforgettable. Whether you’re here for a business lunch, an afternoon cocktail, or an indulgent dinner, the setting elevates every moment.

8. The Brook Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(793)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Cardiff

Booked 27 times today

All Day Dining Menu 12pm - 11pm Tuesday to Saturday.Breakfast & Brunch 9am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 12pm Sunday.Bottomless Two Course Prosecco Brunch £37.95 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday.Great Value Weekday Two Course £18.95 menu 12pm - 6pm Tuesday to Friday & 12pm till 3pm Saturday.Our legendary Sunday Lunch Two Course £27.95 Bookings from 12pm - 4pm .

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9. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cardiff Central

4.3

Awesome(1835)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Cardiff

Booked 70 times today

Originally built in the late 1800s, Wyndham Arcade, a Grade II listed building, is home to Bill's Cardiff City Centre restaurant. The newly refurbished restaurant is packed full of colour and charm, ideal for a cosy dinner or catching up with friends. Both impressive and intimate, with little booths, nooks and crannies, there's plenty of seating including a large outdoor terrace, making Bill's Cardiff Central the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

10. Silures

4.8

Exceptional(398)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Cardiff

Booked 7 times today

Whilst Silures is firmly rooted in Wales, benefiting from the abundance of local produce available, the all-day dining menu is inspired by the broadness and endless possibilities of Modern European cuisine.The all-day dining menu is available from day to night, with Sunday Roast showcasing on the weekends. The bar is a bustling and non-stop space, open to all and featuring a range of crafted cocktails, draught beer and bespoke bar snacks.Born in Roath, Cardiff, Silures is an integral part of the community not only by creating an accessible but premium offering, but by championing environmental sustainability, local supply lines and ethical practices.

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Dyfed
South Wales •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is our second visit here and there is a good reason for this. The food is absolutely outstanding. Delicious, ideal portion size and perfectly cooked. We opted for the sharing platter and asked for the steaks to be cooked med rare, it was spot on. Staff were brilliant in advising on options, as they could have easily encouraged to order more but said the food coming would be enough. It says a lot when you have to book well in advance for this place. The hardest bit is finding it! Some might say its a bit pricey but when the old cliche you get what you pay for comes out its clearly 100%. Plenty of times I have been paying more than normal for meals and been disappointed. This time its more than justified. Already booked for the summer!
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Butterflies Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Pontypool
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4.9
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Darren
South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very nice adult eating experience idea for well deserved treat for the wife.
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Nant Ddu LodgePrice: Moderate• British• Merthyr Tydfil
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4.2
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suzanna
South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The dragon menu was delicious- a lovely selection of food. Very pleasant experience - dining with my daughter and she loved it. The set menu was good value but of course extras like drinks desserts and vat and tip doubled the price. Lovely lace to visit as a treat.
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The Ivy Asia, CardiffPrice: Moderate• Asian• Cardiff
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4.5
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Helen
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Absolutely fabulous food, if you haven’t been get booking!! Thank you
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Janet'sPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Pontypridd
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4.8

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151 restaurants available nearby

1. Nant Ddu Lodge

2. The Butchers Arms

3. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

5. Janet's

6. The Ivy Cardiff

7. Gaucho - Cardiff

8. The Brook Bistro

9. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cardiff Central

10. Silures

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