Modern European · Cardiff
Set inside a hotel dining room that feels properly smart — modern, spotless, a bit of a treat — this is more of a special-occasion lunch than a Tuesday-night dash, and worth knowing that before you book. There's room to get a pram in, high chairs are available, there's a kids' menu, and outdoor seating helps if someone needs air. The staff are attentive and warm without hovering, which matters when you're eating slowly around a toddler. The beef wellington comes up again and again, along with the duck three ways and afternoon tea with scones straight from the oven. Portions are judged well rather than enormous. Be aware the menu is fairly short, drinks add up quickly, and three courses here runs to around £50 a head, so it's a considered outing rather than a casual one.
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