The 50 best places to eat in Swansea that will send you to foodie heaven

When it comes to food and drink, Swansea has an embarrassment of riches. Foodies across the city have an endless choice of places to go for something nice to eat, no matter what your go-to dish is.

Whether it is a fine dining experience you are after, a great Chinese, Indian, Thai, Italian, Greek or seafood meal, a gourmet burger or pizza, or even just a quality coffee and cake, there's endless options no matter where you turn.

From well-established award winning restaurants with stunning views, to smaller, hard working independent businesses who have built up a great reputation, everyone has their own personal favourite.

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To make your next meal out in Swansea that little bit easier we've rounded up, in no particular order, 50 of the best places to eat in 2024 that you must try.

1. Slice

Slice is an established restaurant in Swansea run by business partners Adam Bannister and Chris Harris, who have been cooking together since college and subsequently in high end restaurants around the country.

Since opening in 2014, Slice, a 16-seater restaurant in Eversley Road, Sketty, has gained entry to the Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide. In 2015 Adam won the Welsh title on the BBC's Great British Menu and competed again in 2016.

Sample dish: Suckling pig, loin, shoulder and faggot, savoy cabbage, celeric terrine, caramelised apple puree

Where: 73 - 75 Eversley Road, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9DE

2. Plough and Harrow, Murton

The restaurant has an AA rosette for culinary excellence and has previously been crowned gastro-pub of the year at Cardiff's Food Awards Wales, and was named best pub in West Glamorgan at the London Pub and Bar Awards.

Sample dish: Rack of Welsh lamb, roast asparagus, black butter, wild garlic and rosemary jus

Where: 88 Oldway, Murton, Gower, SA3 3DJ

3. Beach House

Beach House serves up the freshest local produce, whether reared, caught, picked or grown, served through each season, and aims to delivers "a refined dining experience" overlooking the iconic Oxwich Bay.

Head chef Hywel Griffith opened the Beach House doors in 2016, bringing this old coal house on the shore of the iconic beach to life. His food showcases the full flavour of produce from across Wales, and the restaurant has won numerous awards for the quality of its food, including three AA Rosettes, and a coveted Michelin Star which it has held since 2020.

Sample dish: Chicken, Alsace bacon, black garlic, caramelised onion, jus gras, triple cooked chips and radish

Where: Oxwich Beach, Swansea SA3 1LS

4. Truffle

Run by Jodie Haynes and her partner Jon Cox, Truffle is one of the most revered restaurants in Swansea. One review of the restaurant that carries slightly more weight than others was written by TV personality Giles Coren, who has been a restaurant critic for The Times for the past two decades.

“The vibe in the room is unbeatable,” he wrote in 2022. “My meatballs were absolutely historic,” he said, before adding that his son, who accompanied him to the restaurant, said that he’d like to live in Swansea, so impressed was he with his experience at Truffle.

Sample dish: Other than those meatballs, we love pan-fried fillet of bream, romesco sauce, asparagus, sauté potatoes

Where: 1A King Edward's Road, Swansea SA1 4LH

5. Gigi Gao’s Favourite Authentic Chinese

Gigi Gao's Favourite Authentic Chinese currently holds the title of being The Golden Chopsticks Awards' best Chinese restaurant in Wales. We reported in July 2022 how one of the UK's most respected food critics, Jay Rayner, was bowled over by the food on offer at Gigi Gao's, describing it as "candy-coloured, garlanded, ribboned, sequined and tasselled world" of "all round bloody good things".

He explained how he "rampaged through the menu like toddlers let loose on a no-limits sweetie pick’n’mix" ordering dishes that turned out to be so delicious they reordered them. You can read more about that by clicking here.

Sample dish: Those griddled potatoes Jay raved about, surely?

Where: Marina, 23 Anchor Court, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3XA

6. Hanson At The Chelsea

Hanson at the Chelsea is an award-winning restaurant that serves food and drinks of all kinds, but its chefs specialise in seafood, sourcing fresh fish from the local marina. Its restaurant has won 1 AA Rosette award.
The head chef and owner is Andrew Hanson, who trained at the Ritz Hotel in London before returning to Swansea where his reputation now precedes him.

Sample dish: Cornish scallops, Swansea smoked salmon, fresh haddock, hake, monkfish

Where: 17 St Mary Street, Swansea SA1 3LH

7. Langland Brasserie

Langland’s Brasserie is an independent family-owned restaurant. Owners Camelia and Emilio Fragiacomo have been working together in the restaurant industry since 2001.

It has a beautiful beachfront location, nestled right on the seafront of Langland Bay, Mumbles.

Sample dish: Bouillabaisse of cod, mussels, king prawn and calamari, crusty toasted sourdough topped with rouille

Where: Brynfield Road, Newton, Swansea SA3 4SQ

8. Grandad Needs His Medicine

Independent burger and sandwich cafe Grandad Needs His Medicine takes its quirky name from an amusing conversation the owner overheard in a pub. It has been praised by one of Wales' top chefs, Gareth Ward, the chef-owner of a two-Michelin-star restaurant, who was blown away by his meal. You can read more about his experience by clicking here.

Sample dish: BBQ beef brisket bun - 16 hour slow smoked Welsh beef brisket, house apple BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, pickled chillis in a toasted potato bun brushed with melted butter

Where: 215a Oxford Street, Swansea SA1 3BG

9. Bouchon De Rossi

Bouchon De Rossi has long been the place to go for elegant French cuisine and satisfying seasonal specials. The restaurant says the ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, and that it always goes to the highest standards. Alongside the main menu, it runs a chef's suggestion which includes seasonal fare.

Sample dish: Fillet steak garnish of mushroom, tomato and fried onion

Where: 217 Oxford Street, Swansea SA1 3BG

10. The Shed

Swansea-born executive chef Jonathan Woolway worked for 16 years at much-loved nose-to-tail restaurant St John and his new restaurant The Shed brings together everything the 43-year-old learned working with Fergus Henderson in London with his desire to return home and bring something different to the food scene in Swansea.

It earned a blistering review from food writer Grace Dent, who lauded the restaurant for its love of Welsh ingredients and the joy of the puddings. Writing in the Guardian, Dent said: "It is a place "for farm-to-fork lovers keen to eat every mooing, baa-ing tasty thing from across the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons, Herefordshire, and the lush farmland of West Wales and the Monmouthshire borders."

Sample dish: Gower sea bass, grilled courgettes, Romesco

Where: Unit 1-2 J-Shed, Kings Road, Swansea SA1 8PL

11. The Secret Bar and Kitchen

Located right on the doorstep of Swansea Beach, The Secret offers a stunning view of the city's seafront, and has a menu made up of a contemporary mix of modern British cuisine and authentic Welsh dishes, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Sample dish: Pan-fried hake, blistered tomato, tender stem broccoli & crispy potatoes with a chilli and garlic butter sauce

Where: Mumbles Road, Brynmill, Swansea SA2 0AY

12. Môr

Môr, located in Mumbles, is a well-regarded independent restaurant which "works with local suppliers to source the finest ingredients and every dish is lovingly made from scratch." It's not short of compliments for its atmosphere and service as well as its food.

Sample dish: Roasted fillet of beef, marrowbone, parsnip

Where: 620 Mumbles Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4EA

13. The River House

Located next to the river Tawe and sail bridge in the SA1 waterfront, The River House Lounge and Restaurant is at the heart of one of the most vibrant areas of the city. The award-winning venue has a menu made up of fresh, local ingredients to produce seasonal dishes.

Sample dish: Pan fried sea bass - mussel and clam chowder sundried tomato, lemon cous cous

Where: Ice House, Kings Road, Swansea SA1 8AW

14. Rok Restaurant and The Lighthouse

Rok Restaurant and The Lighthouse offer dining experiences with some of the most stunning views of Bracelet Bay. At Rok, you can enjoy a mouth-watering menu of dishes including Welsh rib eye and whole sea prawns, whilst at The Lighthouse, you can choose from a menu of pizzas, burgers, baguettes and small plates.

Sample dish: Hash brown, wild venison, horseradish

Where: Mumbles Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4JT

15. Muswanna

The authentic tastes of countries such as China, Japan, and Korea are all served under one roof at Muswanna. The small family-run operation has a menu which offers diverse food options including crispy pork belly, duck pancake options, noodles, Korean beef ribs, bao buns, ramen and more.

Sample dish: Peking roasted duck (whole) boneless duck with cucumber, leek, hoisin sauce, and pancake wraps

Where: 13 Dillwyn Street, Swansea SA1 4AQ

16. Fika

Fika - named after a Swedish word which roughly translates to having a good natter over coffee and a small bite to eat - opened in Newton Road in September 2022, and has since earned some stellar online reviews since. Their offering is simple: bagels, coffee and cocktails, and as our reviewer found out last year, they do it well.

Sample dish: Bagel - slow cooked beef brisket, Welsh rarebit, BBQ sauce, rocket, caramelised onion

Where: 44 Newton Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4BQ

17. Papi's Pizzeria

Papi's Pizzeria has carved out a great name for itself among pizza lovers in Swansea. Its dough for its bases and breads, along with its family recipe sauce are made fresh on-site daily. It has locations in both Mumbles and Uplands.

Sample dish: Cacciatore pizza - tomato, mozzarella, ham, spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni and salami

Where: 135 Mumbles Road, Mumbles / 75 Uplands Crescent, Uplands

18. Haystack

It is a common sight to see people regularly queuing out of the door at Haystack. It was named as the only Welsh restaurant among the finalists of the Uber Eats Restaurant Awards 2023.

A breakfast and brunch style restaurant which launched six years ago, Haystack's tables are a premium at all times of the day. It serves up a variety of cooked breakfasts, toasted sandwiches, coffee and pancakes among a varied menu.

Sample dish: The Haystack - avocado, halloumi and bacon in a homemade hash brown sandwich topped with a poached egg

Where: 1 Brynhyfryd Square, Swansea SA5 9EB

19. Good Morning Vietnam

Good Morning Vietnam, also known simply as Vietnam restaurant in Uplands, is run by Dawn Harries and is well-known locally for being its interior featuring pictures, artefacts and newspapers from Vietnam - and for its authentic Vietnamese and Southeast Asian dishes.

Sample dish: Authentic Vietnamese lemon-grass vermicelli dish with spring rolls

Where: 36 Uplands Crescent, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0PG

20. Gower Seafood Hut

The award-winning Gower Seafood Hut, once ranked the best place to eat in Swansea, has been trading for seven years and sells a range of freshly cooked fish and shellfish. The hut is run by partners Chris Price and Sarah Kift and has won praise from The Observer, Independent, Sunday Times and Daily Telegraph. We've tried it too and it deserves all the accolades.

Sample dish: Calamari - squid rings rolled in paprika, served with a choice of homemade sauces and a lemon wedge

Where: The Antelope Slip, Southend Park, The Mumbles

21. Little Valley Bakery

Little Valley Bakery operates from the heart of Gower in Parkmill as artisan bakers, selling high-quality bread using organic flour and traditional methods.

The bakery is owned and run by Tamara Williams, an accountancy graduate and self-professed food lover. Testament to its popularity, it opened its second location in St Helen's Avenue in Brynmill in 2021.

Sample dish: Gower loaf, focaccia bread

Where: 197 St Helen's Avenue, Swansea SA1 4NE

22. Smokin' Griddle

Smokin' Griddle serves up burgers cooked with the finest cuts of British & Welsh PGI beef, along with seasoned fries, thick ice cream shakes and homemade sides.

Sample dish: Signature burger - Stateside bacon, hash brown and cheese

Where: 7a, 9a Humphrey St, Swansea SA1 6BG

23. Nomad Bar & Kitchen

Nomad Bar & Kitchen serves wines, beers, hot drinks and small plates using high quality, not on the high street products from low-volume independent producers across Europe.

After a formal education in catering, one of Nomad's founders Sam used his experience in the industry to work and travel throughout Greece, France, Austria, and Switzerland, later studying for a degree in human nutrition. The Nomad concept was created from these experiences.

Sample dish: Small plates menu, including Gower pasture-fed beef meatballs in tomato sauce

Where: 98 Sterry Road, Gowerton, Swansea SA4 3BW

24. Hoogah

Hoogah is named after a Danish and Norwegian word for a "mood of cosiness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment." And the restaurant captures that feeling, serving up a range of delicious food sourced from local suppliers.

Sample dish: Three Cliffs ruben pretzel - salt beef, mustard, sauerkraut, spicy mayo, smoked cheese

Where: 68 Brynymor Road, Swansea SA1 4JJ

25. Nishimura

Independent Japanese restaurant Nishimura, which has locations in Mumbles and Uplands, serves a wide range of authentic Japanese dishes including sushi and noodles.

From donburi to bento boxes it's a winner if you want that real Japanese flavour.

Sample dish: Prawn Katsu wrapped by avocado, top with tobiko, tempura butters, katsu sauce and mayonnaise

Where: 580 Mumbles Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4DL

26. Bangkok

Bangkok is run by talented chefs April and Chris Napier who previously ran Bangkok Express takeaway on Walter Road for more than five years. It opened in Uplands in 2022, and among the most popular dishes, diners can choose from stir fries, soups and Thai salads, as well as sharing platters, and starters and snacks like prawn tempura, chicken satay, grilled pork and dim sum.

Sample dish: Pad Krapow - stir-fried meat or vegetarian option of your choice with chillies, fine beans, peppers, onions and basil leaves.

Where: 57-59 Uplands Crescent, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0EZ

27. The Indian Street Kitchen

The Indian Street Kitchen started in 2019 as the vision of Mumin Uddin, who was hugely popular as a pop-up business, which then evolved into a food truck in Swansea city centre. He now runs a successful restaurant at Walter Road in Swansea serving up a fusion of Indian food and street food dishes.

Sample dish: Pulled tikka burger - Signature hand pulled tikka in a brioche bun with a potato waffle, lettuce, creamy cheese and tamarind chutney.

Where: 16 Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5NG

28.Boo's Kitchen

Boo's Kitchen is an independent plant-based cafe serving locally-sourced wholesome food and speciality coffee. It serves a range of nachos, burgers, dirty fries and salad bowls, including the boo-fu bowl with sesame tofu, slaw, kimchi style sauerkraut, edamame, brown rice and spring onions.

Sample dish: Boo's house breakfast - Poached egg, VG sausage, potato hash, baked beans and smashed avocado, served with Little Valley bakery toasted sourdough with mixed leaves, seeds and chilli salt

Where: Woodville Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4AD

29. Square Peg

Established in March 2015 as the first speciality coffee shop in Swansea, it has since become a lively community hub in the centre of Sketty. It serves up a full brunch menu Monday to Saturday, and also hosts a guest roaster at the store each month on espresso and filter beans, alongside its house custom roast by Coaltown coffee roasters.

Sample dish: The Teifi - Grilled bacon with melted teifi savel cheese, poached egg on sourdough

Where: 29B Gower Road, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9BX

30. Joe's Ice Cream

Joe Cascarini created a unique vanilla ice cream back in 1922, and four generations later, his family of ice cream purists still use the same recipe to craft and serve the distinctly moreish Joe’s Ice Cream that people flock for in their numbers each and every year. The business celebrated its 100th year of ice cream making in Wales back in 2022, and is one of the things the city is best known for.

Sample dish: Fresh vanilla ice cream with toppings

Where: 85 St Helen's Road, Swansea / 526 Mumbles Road, Swansea

31. Verdi's

Another city favourite when it comes to ice cream, Verdi's is located at the heart of Mumbles, and serves up 30 flavours. But it also takes great pride in its food and its coffee, serving up authentic homemade pizza, pasta and salad dishes, many of which are also traditional family recipes.

Sample dish: Penne all’Arrabbiata - spicy tomato sauce, garlic, grilled mozzarella

Where: Knab Rock, Mumbles Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4EE

32. Kardomah Cafe

Kardomah Cafe has been an institution in the city for over 100 years, having initially opened in Castle Street in 1905, with the likes of Dylan Thomas, and poets Vernon Watkins and Charles Fisher filling its seats and even becoming known as the Kardomah Gang.

The cafe was destroyed as the Blitz struck the city but for its many loyal customers Portland Street has become the place they have grown to call their 'second home' for the last 67 years. And it hasn't changed a bit in all that time, with its original tables, pillars, tiles and overall appearance staying exactly the same as the day it opened.

Sample dish: Lasagne served with salad, chips or a small portion of garlic bread (Or a frothy coffee and custard slice!)

Where: 11 Portland Street, Swansea SA1 3DH

33. Bluebell Coffee & Kitchen

Bluebell was founded by owners Tim and Sophia back in March 2017, and has become a staple of the Sketty community. It is open seven days a week, and cooks everything from scratch. Its menu features breakfasts, burgers, pizza, soups, fish cakes, and lots more, along with Sunday lunch, Sunday brunch and afternoon teas. It also serves up coffee and cake.

Sample dish: The Big Greek - homemade Greek style sausage, halloumi, egg, back bacon, herbed mushrooms, BBQ beans, Greek lemon and oregano potatoes, plum tomato salsa and homemade toast

Where: 17-18 Carnglas Court, Carnglas Road, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9BQ

34. Pizzeria Vesuvio

For generations, Pizzeria Vesuvio has been one of the city's go-to places when it comes to getting a good pizza. It is cooked authentically in a traditional pizza oven, and its salted bread is also a firm favourite among customers. Its menu also features steak, pasta and fish dishes.

Sample dish: Vesuvio pizza - pepperoni, sausage, peppers & fresh chillies

Where: 200-201 Neath Road, Plasmarl, Swansea SA1 2JT

35. Iokasti’s Kitchen

Iokasti’s Kitchen uses traditional family recipes to serve up a range of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine at Swansea Market.

Sample dish: Moussaka with salad

Where: Swansea Market, Swansea SA1 3PQ

36. Nonna's Deliciously Different

The family-run bakery called Nonna's is tucked away in Swansea Market and serves up delicious, generously-sized iced doughnuts and other sweet and savoury vegan treats. It is run by Barbara Johnson and her husband David Johnson.

Sample dish: A range of doughnuts, coffee, croissants, brownies and cakes.

Where: Swansea Market, Swansea SA1 3PQ

37. Gallinis

Gallinis has been a well-established business for over a decade, located in Swansea's SA1 Marina. It serves up a mainly Italian menu, along with fresh fish dishes. Its dessert menu is also popular, in particular its Tiramisu.

Sample dish: Penne al pollo - Sliced roasted chicken, spinach & mushrooms cooked in a creamy sauce & parmesan cheese.

Where: Fishmarket Quay, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1UP

38. Brewstone

BrewStone is an independent day and night bar and restaurant located in Uplands area, serving up a varied menu from breakfast through to dinner, with food cooked in an authentic wood-fire oven with locally sourced ingredients. In the evening, its right side opens up to our industrial-style copper bar. It has also recently opened up a games area featuring interactive darts, shuffleboard, pool and classic arcade games.

Sample dish: Slow-cooked marinated lamb, dauphinoise potatoes, roasted carrots and lamb gravy

Where: 33 Uplands Crescent, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0NP

39. Lotus

Lotus is one of Swansea's best-rated restaurants when it comes to Thai food. Located in the SA1 area, it serves up a menu full of authentic dishes including soups, curry dishes, rice and noodles and a range of starters.

Sample dish: Med Mamuang Himmaparn - Stir fried mixed peppers, onion , mushrooms, carrot, spring onion, fried chilli and cashews in chilli paste and oyster sauce.

Where? The Ice House, Kings Road, Swansea, SA1 8AW

40. The Observatory

The Observatory is located right on Swansea Bay's beachfront and features a bar and restaurant where you can enjoy a cocktail, brunch or a coffee and a cake. Another cool spot to watch the waves crash in or see the sunset.

Sample dish: Organic house tofu scramble - cavolo nero, roasted tomato, pickled red cabbage and harissa oil

Where? Marine Quarter, The Slipway, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1YB

41. Food By Sean

Food By Sean has a great reputation in Swansea, thanks to the dishes served up by Sean Martin, who previously worked as a chef for Marco Pierre White and as former head chef at Langland Brasserie.

Together with his partner Nicola, the couple first started the business finding a gap in the market during lockdown, where, whilst people were unable to enjoy a slap up meal in a restaurant due to Covid restrictions, Sean and Nicola decided to bring the restaurant to them, purchasing a catering van and parking on the driveways of customers to serve them three to four-course meals.

Where: Rainbow Business Centre, Phoenix Way, Llansamlet

42. Greek Flavours

Since he first began cooking up Greek street food from his van in December 2019, Alexanter 'Alex' Stetos worked non-stop to achieve his dream of having his own restaurant, something that became a reality in 2023 when he opened up along The Kingsway, having already won legions of fans before that.

Delicious Greek food, beer and coffee are served up with authentic music in a relaxed, casual setting.

Sample dish: Kotopoulo Lemonato - Oven roasted half chicken marinated with olive oil, lemon, garlic and Greek herbs. Served with roasted potatoes and lemon sauce.

Where: 32 The Kingsway, Swansea SA1 5LE

43. Crafty Smuggler

Situated in the unlikely location of Western Street, Crafty Smuggler café sits at the end of a row of terraced houses and has been beautifully renovated by Bam Day from a derelict building which had previously been used for storage into a vibrant cafe which is popular for its coffee and pastries.

Sample dish: Selection of coffees and pastries

Where: 82 Western Street, Swansea SA1 3JS

44. Kokodoo

The restaurant has been a favourite in Swansea after first impressing at the Swansea Bay Pop Up, serving 5,200 meals in eight weeks.

Now located in Uplands, it serves authentic Korean fried chicken alongside dumplings, fans can choose between four homemade sauces of sweet and spicy, honey glazed, sticky soy and fiery chilli for £9 with a choice of sticky rice or delicious skin on fries. Sides of chicken dumplings, breaded prawns and pumpkin croquettes are amongst the choices of additional options ranging from £2.50 to £4.50.

Sample dish: Fiery chilli Korean fried chicken - Authentic Korean fried chicken smothered in extra hot fiery chilli glaze, served with sticky white rice and Asian-style coleslaw.

Where: 37 Uplands Crescent, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0NP

45. Hiks

Hiks restaurant and takeaway is run by Emir Hikary, who started the business sitting in the garden shed at home peeling potatoes, stocking up his van before driving around a few destinations in Swansea hoping to generate business.

He now has a thriving business at Llangyfelach Road in Brynhyfryd, having won a plethora of awards, including Wales's number one takeaway of the year, number one Swansea takeaway of the year, being named among the top ten fish and chip shops in the UK, and among Fry Magazine's prestigious Top 50 in the UK.

Sample dish: Cod, chips and a side salad

Where: 189 Llangyfelach Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea SA5 9LE

46. The Pizza Boyz

The Pizza Boyz, run by Delano and Ali Tortorella, twins born in Swansea with their "dad’s Italian roots and mum’s Welsh business head" has won loyal customers since its humble beginnings trading out of a horsebox several years ago before upgrading to a busy restaurant and takeaway on Walter Road, Uplands, in the former Tenby pub. It is known for its delicious handmade pizzas.

Sample dish: Holy Pepp pizza - Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, honey and chilli flakes

Where: 129-130 Walter Road, Swansea SA1 5RG

47. Cwtchitas

Cwtchitas, located inside Founders & Co, serves up Mexican food which has gone down a storm since it first opened in the city, together with the venue itself. Its menus change weekly, but it specialises in a range of tacos.

Where: Founders & Co, 24 Wind St, Swansea SA1 1DY

48. Cattle & Co

The authentic American BBQ smokehouse first opened in Clydach, before moving more centrally into Swansea city centre, now based at York Street.

Sample dish: Fourteen-hour smoked brisket served with homemade brisket gravy, coleslaw, pickles and fries

Where: 1 York St, Swansea SA1 3LZ

49. Sloth Coffee

David and Harrison Lees opened Sloth Coffee Co in 2023. The brothers, who both have a background in carpentry, followed their passion to open their own coffee shop when they saw a former osteopath business premises up for sale, and it has been a massive success. The business has gained great popularity for its coffee and cake, especially its pastel de natas.

Sample dish: Selection of coffee and cakes

Where 102 Glanmor Road, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0QB

50. Pant-y-Gwydr

Rustic-chic dining room with stone walls and pine floors serving traditional French cuisine. Every starter, main course and dessert from the French fish soup, stocks and sauces to the desserts, sorbets and ice creams are all made with the skills of a French chef on site.

Sample dish: Navarin of Welsh lamb, slow-cooked in white wine with a decoration of carrot, courgette, celery, turnip, potato celery, sulphites

Where: 180 Oxford Street, Swansea SA1 3JA