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Out of this world! It was my second time here last night, and I’ll be back very very soon. It was outstanding!I had scallops to start and my husband had duck three ways – both amazing. We both had the lamb then, also amazing! I had chocolate torte for dessert which was delicious and my husband had crème brûlée as it’s his favourite. He even got a second one to take home! Thank you to Zach and Libby for their fabulous service, a top night all round!
Fine and original combination of tastes Excellent restaurant. Traditional but original combination of tastes giving a nice arrangement on the plate and a delight in the mouth. And also very friendly staff and very cosy atmosphere. Summary: perfect! Fantastic for lunch I have been to Chelsea for lunch a number of times and find it fantastic value for money. They do a set lunch menu for around £12 for 2 courses and £16 for 3. The food is always perfectly cooked and the menu offers a good range of choices. The chicken liver parffait to start is to die for and i like the fact that they offer a steak upgrade to a fillet for a £4 supplement. The only problem with this restaurant is that it is not the most comfortable. Tables are very close together and you often have to ask people to move to let you out of your seat.I have visited once at night and didn’t feel that it was worth the extra money for dinner and so stick to lunch. A place we don’t want to share as it is perfect as is! This was recommended to my hubby when he was asking work friends for their fav restaurants. It is hidden down a quiet side street and was gorgeous. The staff were efficient, polite and relaxed. The setting is quaint, understated and comfortable. The food was superb! We chose the set menu 3 courses which consisted of chicken parfait and pear chutney, rump steak with saute pots, cooked perfectly and quality meat, followed by a delicious and creamy brulee. Highly recommend if your thing is a personal, relaxed and delicious eating experience. We had a wonderful evening and will definitely be returning! Fabulous Food Another great food experience. Set menu provided varied choice and lived up to positive past experience. Service good and food was of excellent quality. Faultless! Excellent Service and Food Great Menu of quality food and always a good Fish selection with excellent service from happy staff with nothing being a problem. 
Decent food and service Went to the Chelsea Cafe in a party of 7 for a friends birthday. Had the basement room to ourselves which was like private dining!As usual, the food was pretty good although my rack of lamb was overcooked (cardinal sin). The mini shepherds pie though was imaginative and delicious. Wine was very good, especially the Uruguayan red.Will book again but next time will probably try the tasting menu. Must be one of Swansea’s best! Although I haven’t tried many of Swansea’s restaurants this must be one of the cities best posh nosh places! As I live in London I won’t be visiting again soon but it’s defiantly on my ‘recommend to a friend’ list.The restaurant has an intimate feel. Great for a date although there was a selection of different groups eating including friends and family tables. It can get a little noisy if you are next to a loud table, the table of four next to us had enjoyed a few drinks and could be a little distracting.I was there having dinner with my mother and at £8.95 we both had high hopes for the starter. We were not disappointed! Three scallops, excellently cooked, on a garlic bread slice with a pot of crumbed lava bread on the side. Excellent! Although the generous starter sadly meant we had filled up before the main even arrived. I had the steak and my mother the pork belly. The pork belly was very rich, as it often can be, and the cracking was disappointing, as it often can be. My choice however of the fillet steak was much better, reasonably priced at £19.95 and cooked perfectly medium rare as requested. The food was rich but full of flavour…an excellent place for a treat meal when the occasion arises!The staff were on the whole friendly except for one very miserable waitress who served wine (don’t ask her for anything else!). However the service was slow, no apologies were made for the wait and we had to go to service counter to pay.My advice go hungry, choose carefully and leave plenty of time! But with that in mind, the Hanson at the Chelsea should not disappoint. Great Food Finally managed a table one Friday lunchtime after a couple of earlier attempts had met with a “sorry but fully booked”. And we could understand why. The fish dishes, for which the restaurant has a deservedly good reputation, were superb but the menu also offers a wide selection of dishes if fish is not your thing. Meals are cooked to order and service can be a bit slow so if time is of the essence then this is not for you. One couple who took their seats walked out before being served a drink which was a shame as they missed one of the best and most conistent restaurants in the Swansea area. “BEAUTIFULLY COOKED AND PRESENTATION WAS STUNNING” Visited this restaurant last night September 15th, along with my husband and 11 year old son. We all had a three course meal and every plate was beautifully presented. My husband had the french onion soup, which was to die for. My son and I both had the scallopes, which were beautifully presented and tasty. The duck was also to die for….just melted in the mouth. My husband had the bass and my son had the sirloin both of which were also lovely. Desserts …. Well what can I say…..All homemade, the lemon tart….Gorgeous…..The chocolate pecan tart….Gorgeous. As for the restaurant, it is a lovely relaxing atmosphere, and a lovely helpful waitress.I definitely recommend this restaurant for any occasion and will certainly be going back there. Fantastic place for a leaving dinner I recently visited this restaurant with my boyfriend after months of wanting to try it and we were not disappointed. Tucked away from the chaos of Wind St, the restaurant offers a quaint and cozy atmosphere, with excellent service that isn’t too rushed nor too slow. The food was cooked beautifully, especially the Gower rack of lamb and the trio of desserts.I hope to make this a regular haunt of myself and my other half. Thanks for starting our evening on a great note. Birthday Treat at the Chelsea Cafe. We as a group of friends visited the Chelsea Cafe for a birthday lunch and it was fantastic as always.The food and service is first class, I would truly say that this is the best restaurant in and around Swansea and we frequently dine out at many different places.I thoroughly recommend Hanson at the Chelsea cafe. A delicious and unexpected experience In the bleak panorama of the few restaurants and pubs in the centre of Swansea this little place took us by surprise with its delicious offer of Welsh food ‘revisited’ with proper culinary skills by the chef. He buys his ingredients in the local market and you feel the freshness of the fish and the vegetables.The meals are abundant and very well presented. Favourite Our first visit was a few years ago after a work colleague recommended it, so glad we went! Have been coming here ever since. Stunning food. Lovely atmosphere. Never disappointed. Friendly, caring staff. A firm favourite of ours. Enjoyable lunch I have been here a couple of times recently for lunch and was impressed with the meal quality and the service..A reassuringly small selection of fixed price lunches at good value prices; when there is a large section it usually means lower quality in my experienceDecent wines are served by the glass as well as by the bottle. So quaint and food phenomenal We have visited this restaurant several times. for both lunch and evening meals. It’s a restaurant on a side street so a cute hideaway. The staff were so friendly and the food, though expensive, was amazing and definitely worth the money. I would definitely go here again, and would recommend it to anyone. It’s close to Wind St too, so if you fancy a few drinks after, it’s only a short walk, however being on a side-street means that it’s not disturbed by noise from the bustle of Wind St. Lovely evening! A consistently great place to eat! Eaten here at least 5 times now, every meal has been amazing. I’ve eating from the main menu and the specials board, it’s our place to eat when we’re looking for something a bit special. I have eaten in many Michelin stared restaurants all over the world and feel the quality and seasonally reflective menu should hold a Michelin rating! I prefer lunch time dining over evening dinning as I’m not fussed about walking through the gauntlet of half naked youths on Wind St. Good tasting menu deal Found a deal on Travelzoo which my friends and I decided to buy. £89, for 4 people for the 5 course tasting menu. Included bread and coffee. We were quite impressed with our food. Interesting and enjoyable. 3 of us had hake and 1 had the duck for an extra £2 as our main course. Very good. It was a fairly quiet night with 1 waiter, a pleasant young man. He looked after us well. Full price for the tasting menu is £39.95. Despite really enjoying our food, we didn’t think we’d choose that menu at that price. The rillette was not something I’d choose again for instance, but for the price we paid, we enjoyed everything. Another great lunch My second visit. Great lunch time menu. The food is fabulous and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. The wine choice is great as well. SUBLIME Meal was simply outstanding. Husband had the mackerel to start I had the goats cheese, duck and fillet of steak for mains. Service was sublime – highly recommended and will return. once again Fab food and service visited once again for a family celebration, great menu and outstanding food. Service was spot on. Thank you for a memorable evening Heavenly Hanson.. We love this little restaurant ..It is very small and extremely popular so booking, even for lunch is a must. I you are in a wheelchair it’s not the place for you as there is almost no room to manoeuvre, my husband is on crutches and just about managed, plus I couldn’t see a ground floor disabled toilet.The menu offers something for everyone. The food is cooked and presented beautifully, and I have always had good service here. It can get very noisy as the ceilings are low in a small room, but on booking they always let you know if there is a big party due in.A favourite we have returned to regularly. Lovely food but a bit cramped on the ground floor. A small dining area,but makes up for it by providing good food,well presented and cooked.Waiter staff courteous and efficient.Prices ok. Excellent Small but cozy and romantic place. Very refined and never banal cuisine. Very friendly and attentive service. Ideal for a couple’s dinner. Excellent soups to start and meat main courses, especially duck and lamb. Medium to high prices but money well spent. Little Gem My partner and I had lunch here today 18/01/14 this is our second visit to the restaurant. the food was fantastic on both occasions. It is a small restaurant so an early booking would be advised. Well worth a visit!!! Great food, great atmosphere Gorgeous meal for birthday with lunchtime menu very reasonable. Very romantic atmosphere – however if there are large groups not so romantic. Great service, great choice and lovely food A Hidden Gem A few friend recommended this restaurant. It is tucked away just off Wind street so you may not stubble across it if you weren’t looking for it. It is fairly small and it is advisable to book in advance. The decor is nothing special, but the staff were friendly and the food was spectacular. There is choice of a set menu or a wide choice on the main menu. The portion sizes were very generous. The garlic mushrooms were delicious and so was the scallop starter. The steak was the best I have ever eaten. The belly pork was also great. We’ll go back. Excellent lunch would recommend Very nice menu, we went for the three course set menu. The starters were excellent, main courses were good but not as good as we expected. We had a cod and mash dish which was a little under cooked and a liver and bacon with hand cut chips which was very nice but lacked a rich sauce. However the desserts were fantastic, bread and butter pudding and a wonderful cheesecake.Restaurant was quiet probably due to the bank holiday week. Service was excellent and very friendly, we would definitely go back, next time in the evening. Another Great Meal at Hansons. We are regular visitors to Hansons at the Chelsea, and every time we have excellent food and first class service.This is most certainly one of the very best restaurants in Swansea and for many miles around.I would thoroughly recommend Hansons to anyone who appreciates good food. Fantastic evening Haven’t been here for some time but glad we did. What a superb welcome by staff at Hanson at the Chelsea. We ate superb food and enjoyed some lovely wine. The starters were scallops for my wife and I had the fish cake with Perl Las. For main we had the belly pork and the steak which were cooked to perfection.. Thanks to Andrew Hanson and his staff for a great evening looking forward to returning soon. Brilliant little gem… Visited for the first time lunchtime yesterday, compliments of a TravelZoo voucher. What a find! Small but atmospheric restaurant hidden away behind Wind Street. Excellent taster menu and great service from Rachel, we will definitely visit again. Excellent food and very good service Just a small gem in the middle of the city. Excellent fish dishes and very good service. Will definetly visit again. thanks 
Suprisingly great food!! Dinner at this place was arranged by our host. Considering the location and set-up of the restaurant, I was humbly suprised by how good the food tastes with excellent presentation. It definitely represent it’s Michelin “guide” menu. We were seated at the basement floor, which was quiet and more convenient for our business discussion. When we arrived at abt 6.30pm, the restaurant was quite empty, thus we were a bit suspicious of the quality. But by the time we leave at about 9.30pm, the restaurant was full and lively upstairs (Ground Floor).Highly recommended. Quite Good Monday night and now much open in Swansea but we found this little gem. I deed seem out of the way, generally in the midst of the pubs and heavy drinking areas on and off Wind Street. But this is a real restaurant with nice traditional food. We dined well and did not break the budget. Very sweet and kind service. Nice quiet atmosphere. Exceptional service and good food 4 of us came after a day playing golf at Machynys.We’ve been before and glad we returned again.The food was faultless and the service exceptional. Our waitress was fantastic and ran the whole front of house too.We will return! Repetiré Comida excelente, productos de calidad, gran servicio, ambiente agradable, raciones de cantidad suficiente y buena relación calidad precio. Recomendable al 100% Delicious food and great service! I always book dinner at Hanson at the Chelsea whenever I am in Swansea: I’ve tried various restaurants in this city and this is by far the best!.(I have now been 3 times and have just booked a 4th)The food is superb; amazing tastes and beautifully presented. Excellent wine list.It is perfect for dinner a deux or supper with friends. The atmosphere is cosy and informal; the staff attentive and cheerful. beautiful Food is amazing! Beautiful starters and every better main. Made a TripAdvisor account just to comment. Well worth it and staff are so lovely! 👍🍾 wow The restaurant sn’t very big but it’s a bit of a hidden gem to be honest. I didn’t know anything about it but was recommended by a collegure so decided to treat the misses to some dinner.The steak was probably the best steak that I’ve ever tasted. Just melt in your mouth. It was so good. I cannot wait to dine there again! Good tasting menu deal Found a deal on Travelzoo which my friends and I decided to buy. £89, for 4 people for the 5 course tasting menu. Included bread and coffee. We were quite impressed with our food. Interesting and enjoyable. 3 of us had hake and 1 had the duck for an extra £2 as our main course. Very good. It was a fairly quiet night with 1 waiter, a pleasant young man. He looked after us well. Full price for the tasting menu is £39.95. Despite really enjoying our food, we didn’t think we’d choose that menu at that price. The rillette was not something I’d choose again for instance, but for the price we paid, we enjoyed everything. An absolute hidden gem This was my first visit here and it is safe to say it certainly won’t be my last.Food is spectacular.Service is attentive not intrusive. Atmosphere is perfect.Wine list is spot on.Overall a fantastic meal in a fantastic place Stunning My husband and I love this restaurant. We went there yesterday, 23rd June for our anniversary. The staff are so friendly and accommodating, Sophie so knowledgeable, an amazing person, Andrew the best chef ever, Nathan well, very inspirational with his soup recipes. Thank you to you all. Lunchtime treat Not knowing the precise location we were surprised at how understated the exterior was, so much so we almost walked straight past! We ordered from the 3 course lunch menu and each dish looked beautiful, portion sizes were perfect and every element tasted exquisite. In addition the perfect meal we found the atmosphere to be cosy and relaxed despite us booking close to end of service. We will definately visit again and highly recommend to all! Fantastic experience, delicious food I came across this restaurant after googling for a classy/upper market restaurant to celebrate a job promotion for my partner and the menu online looked fantastic with a large variety. We got a table with no trouble for Friday evening at 7pm. The place itself is very simple but cute, it’s quite small but gives quite an intimate and cosy vibe. I was initially quite disappointed as the menu given to us was completely different from the online one – I am someone who always checks online before I go to any restaurant, so I was questioning whether to stay as there wasn’t anything I had planned to get on the menu and myself and my partner love lobster so I wanted to go here specifically for that (so don’t check online before coming as it is different! If the restaurant could update the online menu it would be super helpful!). We decided to stay and throw our ideas out the window and get the 7-course taster menu as this seemed like fantastic value for money. I am so glad we didn’t leave!! If you come here, you MUST get the 7-course taster menu. It is only £50 and includes starters, mains, and a dessert as well as petit fours (coffee/tea and a little chocolate). The food itself was delicious – simple flavours done incredibly well, the micro herbs adding so much freshness and flavour, and the quality of the produce was sublime. I could not fault a single dish – the venison, the scallops, the salmon, all amazing, and the chocolate torte was one of the best I’ve ever had. We opted for the cheese board at £5 extra per person – we ended up paying £7.50 for a smaller sharer which was great value for money. We weren’t the biggest fans of the cheese board due to the chutney being quite a strange flavour, like 5 spice/christmassy, and not being a big fan of the selection available (i.e., we’d rather have had a strong cheddar over the wensleydale), so we’d give this a miss next time but it was good quality cheese if you’re questioning whether to get it. Overall, we were super impressed with this place and could not believe the price margin. The service was impeccable, we received fresh cutlery after every course, offered frequent drinks top ups, and were not disappointed with the experience at all. We definitely plan on coming again as this place impressed us massively (and the downfalls mentioned in the review were very minor and didn’t ruin our experience at all!!). We had the 7-course taster, extra cheese board, and a bottle of white wine and the meal came to around £160 including a 10% tip. You will not get the same taster menu experience anywhere else for that value. Thank you to the restaurant for making our celebration a great experience. A touch of class, but not the finished article This restaurant is certainly something different to what the rest of Swansea has to offer. An extensive and well-planned menu is based around all local produce. It is clear that this is run by foodies for foodies and is a must for a special occasion.We were seated downstairs in a cellar-type room after being told the main restaurant was full, and in truth this was the major drawback. The room is sparsely decorated, with six tables cramped into a relatively small area. Added to that, there was no music at all, which made the ambiance a bit lifeless and enabled you to hear everyone’s conversations. Despite this, the food was generally of a good standard. I ordered goat’s cheese salad to start, but the two big pieces were far too much and overwhelmed the small portion of cabbage it was accompanied by. However, the dessert of salmon, asparagus and mashed potato was simply one of the best mains I have ever eaten (and I used to be part of a supper club). Tasty, fresh with wonderful combinations of flavours. The dessert, too, didn’t disappoint with a unique whiskey and honey bread and butter pudding. My companion loved his starter of salmon fish cake, didn’t rate the flavourless steak (nor did the couple on the table next to us with theirs), but enjoyed the trio of desserts. There is an excellent wine menu and staff are friendly and attentive.Overall, probably didn’t quite justify the price tag, but with a table upstairs and choosing from the fish dishes alone, you would be guaranteed a night with a touch of class and contented diners. Stunning food not extortionate prices Have eaten here a few times. Have never had a bad meal . Beautiful presentation of tasty food and lovely staff. Small room but carries sound a bit too easily so you feel you have to tone your conversation down when you are in a group because you don’t want to disturb the loved up couples A Jewel in Swansea If this isn’t the best eating house in Swansea I would be shocked excellent friendly service, lovely food, I agree with chicken liver pate comment,meal for two with drinks less than £60. We will return Best Restaurant in Swansea. We frequently dine out as a group of middle aged people and have tried the majority of restaurants is Swansea and in our opinion The Chelsea Cafe is “The Best”.A lovely atmosphere, very good service and outstanding food at reasonable prices.We have eaten here many times both for lunch and dinner. No matter what we pick everyone thoroughly enjoys the food.We cannot recommend the place highly enough. A hidden gem! This is indeed a case of ‘NEVER judge a book by it’s cover’. From the outside, it looks very unassuming, almost Dickensian. What a wonderful fine dining bistro. It seats 32 patrons & there’s a private dining room that seats 12 people. Booking is essential.If you were not a gourmet on entering, you most definitely will be on leaving.A great fish menu accompanied by meat, vegan and tempting desserts. As a rule I do not eat dessert, try not to sample the choc brownies… the lightest I have ever eaten!Andrew, our gracious host and owner was only too pleased to give us ‘newies’ a brief history on the venue.We had the 7 course taster menu accompanied by a lovely bottle of red wine selected from an extremely comprehensive 84 bin wine menu. The food is to die for, and of course, equally so, are the prices, which are in keeping with what one would expect to pay for fine fresh food prepared and cooked by such a great chef. We will be back to sample more of your delightful and innovative menu. The Hanson is not somewhere to go every weekend. It’s somewhere to go for special occasions. It’s a celebratory experience. I was so impressed with Andrew & The Hanson that I did a really in-depth ‘course by course’ review the very next day. However, TripAdvisor’s temperamental site decided to wipe the whole review. So, sorry to say, if you want to know what’s on the daily changing menu, you will have to phone Molly on 01792-464068. This is a great small hidden gem Food is absolutely fantastic, atmosphere really nice and I would highly recommend to anyone who love to eat out fine dinning. You MUST try the belly pork, it’s the best I’ve ever had with all the little extras they add to it….amazing Bijou British This is a small restaurant, just off the stag/hen do mecca that is Wind St. But don’t be put off – it is a place that cares about it’s local produce, and the staff are attentive and well informed. The dishes and menu are like the restaurant – perfectly proportioned, but not gargantuan. It’s all about quality. Local produce is the speciality – whether it is a local catch of the day, or a rack of Welsh Lamb (I’d recommend – though they sell out, so maybe order ahead if you want to taste the lamb). The wine list is very well balanced, and you’ll find something to please your palate. I’ve been twice, and will go again. Good food and service I’ve tried some places in town and I think this has been the best so far. Nice fish, well cooked and seasoned with good presentation. And not too pricey for what you get. Lovely service too. Fine and original combination of tastes Excellent restaurant. Traditional but original combination of tastes giving a nice arrangement on the plate and a delight in the mouth. And also very friendly staff and very cosy atmosphere. Summary: perfect! Little gem We were staying in Swansea on a golfing break and this restaurant was recommended by a lady at one of the clubs we had visited. We are retired, fairly senior executives, taking little on trust but after a little research we decided we would book. The food and wine was simply superb, I opted for wild sea bass, you can have the farmed stuff if you want, our efficient and friendly waitress Molly brought the other mains and advised me that my sea bass had been accidentally dropped and was being replaced, great no bull and no dish served off the floor with fingers crossed! My dish was well worth waiting for the sea bass included langoustine, prawn, various shellfish including the sweetest scallop ever. My dining companions were all equally impressed with dover sole, traditional fish and chips ( best batter ever ) and steaks. You can pay £25 in Swansea for a rubbish meal or dine here splendidly for a tad more. Outstanding Great atmosphere..amazing food..and friendly but professional service all adds up to an outstanding afternoon! Great food but cramped dining space. Great food and great value for money but the restaurant is cramped and that does detract from the experience.My mackerel starter and confit duck main course dishes were well presented and tasty. My partner’s fish-cake starter and hake main were tasty and generous. The atmosphere was relaxed, the service good and the cost more than reasonable……but the downstairs is small and anyone sitting on the ‘outside’ of the tables is going to be conscious of people having to squeeze past. Great food but not as relaxing an experience as it should be to enjoy it because it’s cramped. Lunch Lovely little place , good wine and great food , our meals would of been more to our liking, if we had a little more sauce on our mains , and that is only because we like a sauce, and I’m sure, if we asked next time we go, it would be ok , absolutely loved it and will be going again xx Stunning, the best food in Swansea Lovely service, absolutely stunning food. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. It was more than just a meal, it was an experience.We will go back again and again.Lovely staff, lovely food, lovely wine! What more could you ask for? I’ve eaten in most places in Swansea, this is hands down the best. Excellent lunch My wife and I had the lunch menu and it was superb. The ambiance ,service and food were all great. In fact I think that the food is the best in Swansea. I had the sardine ad my wife had the smoked salmon to start and we both had the belly pork as a main. Although rather full by this time we couldn’t refuse a dessert. I had bread and butter pudding with honey and whiskey, and my wife had the sponge pudding.. This put together with the relaxed but very efficient service made it a lunch to remember. We’ll be back again soo. chelsea cafe Advance booking needed.Small with a lovely cosy atmosphere.Very frendly staff. Excellent food, reasonably priced.Duck egg & pate with soldiers a very nice starter as was the salmon fishcake.The lamb main was absolutely delicious,unfortunatly we didn’t have space for a desert after the first 2 courses.This place is consistantly excelent. mmmmmmm bop Wind st to the left of me, The Cross Keys to my right.Here I am stuck in the middle with….. Suprisingly nice food!OK so for my first (of many) trip advisor reviews, here goes;The service was great, I was really impressed by the speed of service, politeness and friendliness of our waitress, another good thing is that although it wasnt too busy she wasnt hovering around us which can often be off putting.Its a nice, cosy place clean and the music was nice enough and quiet enough but not silent. The toilets were very clean which was great but its worth mentioning that you have to climb a steep and narrow (although fairly small) staircase to get there.Now, the important bit- the menu/ food… The menu is great in terms of choice, although a minor complaint is that it wasnt easy to read- pretty heavy on the italics!! I really struggled to make a decission as basically Im greedy and wanted all of it! luckily the friends I was with are a generous bunch and so I tried a bit of everything. I ate the pork starter followed by a seabass special for main- both of which were incredible! The set meal options looked pretty good value and quality too.So, in short- I am very happy to recommend this place! Book to avoid disappointment Visited on my birthday for lunch. Been there long time ago and cannot work out why have not been back before. Food excellent staff attentive but not overbearing. I had three courses which is really unusual for me. Scotch egg on top of black pudding with some delicious sauces. Next was fish in tempura batter with triple cooked chips, again delicious. Desert I chose was the cheese cake. We will be going back in weeks not years. It is a small resteraunt so that is why I advised book to avoid disappointment at this time of year. Over from Dublin visiting family Visited this restaurant this week as a guest with new family. Service was excellent. Goats cheese starter delicious followed by lamb 2 ways – the nicest lamb dish I have tasted in years – lovely creamy potatoes with 2 lamb cutlets which were melt in your mouth ! The second lamb dish was a small pot of shepherds pie also delicious. For dessert we had the sharing platter with various assorted desserts and cheeses. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals – duck, steak and fish dishes. Best meal I’ve had in a restaurant in a long time ! Definitely will return. MOST CONSISTENT RESTAURANT IN SWANSEA I eat out a lot and probably 3 or 4 times a week in Swansea alone… I have reviewed this establishment before but felt that I wanted to review again to say that this is probably the most consistent restaurant in Swansea for excellent food and service. So many places have ups and downs depending on who is cheffing and who is serving but every single time that I have been to Cheslea everything is so consistent to such a high standard. Its probably because the head chef and I suspect the head waiting staff never change, but so many establishments could learn from them as there is nothing worse than having several good meals somewhere and then it suddenly taking a dip every now and then. If you want an excellent meal then you will not be disappointed here whether you are dining alone, as a small party or a large party of a dozen or so, the food and service is exactly the same. Birthday day lunch with the girls We visited the Chelsea on my birthday, as a party of six, this restaurant never lets you down, the food and staff are second to none , must go more often. lunch As always we had a fantastic meal again with friends and family. The food is always perfection and the service excellent. This place is a hidden diamond in the centre of Swansea can’t wait to go again. Terrifically Splendiferous Absolutely First Class. We went for lunch , it was amazing value for money , the service was excellent, the food was absolutely joyous, we loved everything about it and cannot wait to return for my birthday Our first visit will not be our last – Fab Evening This was our first visit to Hanson and definitely will not be our last, everything is first class the staff are attentive but very discreet, The food is fab, excellent selection and quality. The surrounding are small but fab, so much better than these huge restaurants which are everywhere these days.highly recommended and cannot wait to return either for another evening meal or will definitely be trying their lunch time menu. Lovely birthday treat! My husband booked a table for 7.15pm on 11th January. Having never been before and reading the reviews I was very excited and was blown away by the place. I had the goats cheese to start and my husband had the scallops which where both divine. We both had the belly pork for our mains, which we ordered side orders of veg all absolutely stunning and very good size portions!. For desert my husband had bread and butter pudding and I had a gorgeous raspberry cheesecake again another perfect course. We had 3 glasses of coke and a glass of house white wine which I found a little poor. Our bill came to £86 which we think was very good value for the food and experience we recieved. For us with 3 kids, a business and only one night a month which the kids sleep over there grandparents its the perfect place for us to relax and enjoy good food. Already planning our next visit! Stunning Came here as a couple for a birthday meal. This is a hidden gem. The food was stunning. So tasty. It was perfect. By far the best steak we have had. Highly recommend. Beautiful wine too. Outstanding Delicious. Lovely little place, full of character and relaxed atmosphere. It felt cosy without being cramped. £15.50 for two course lunch was excellent value. We both had fish and chips and lemon tart. Both were delicious. Lovely batter. Good chips. Nice mushy pea puree (I could have eaten more). Very good choice of beer and delightful glass of merlot. Staff were lovely and service was speedy which was just what we needed. Outstanding lunch. Thankyou. Fantastic food,atmosphere and service. My family and I have visited this restaurant many times and it is our favourite eating place in Swansea. The superb food and service cannot be beaten and we all highly recommend it. We have never been disappointed with the food, it really is perfection. Just a few points to note which would actually make this restaurant 100% perfect. On arrival the table cloth had a faded wine stain, the waitress although very lovely and super efficient, whilst wiping cutlery dropped it on the floor and put it back. Also maybe the toilets could do with a bit of a revamp. However these small points will not deter my family and I from visiting as the outstanding food, atmosphere and service is always a joyful experience. Highly recommended. amazing lovely quality stunning food always the same cannot fault it at all. staff are very helpful and polite. i go there at least once a month its a treat Fabulous food team night out What fabulous food a little gem of a find had fish ale to start and belly pork for main and cannot recommendation highly enough was absolutely delicious and filling I could not have a dessert will definitely be back A****** Family celebration meal Went for a celebration meal with the family, what a delight to have an excellent meal, thouroghley enjoyed, food excellent value and a good wine list too. Service was attentive and the waitress had a smile,! Nothing was too much trouble for our needs, food arrived swiftly all 14 of us were happy with our choices and recommend the belly pork, gluten free for my daughter was not a problem here and good choice of menu for her. Make sure you book ahead though as this resturant is in great demand! A Swansea Gem Always a joy to go to Hanson’s. Lovely warm, intimate atmosphere and consistently excellent food and service. Looking forward to our next visit 😃 Superb visited this restaurant for the first time, it was faultless. Food and menu was excellent. Staff friendly and helpful. atmosphere lively. Prices were on the high side but certainly felt we had a ” special ” meal. Will definitely go again and would recommend. Hervorragendes Restaurant Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Abend in diesem Restaurant. Das Ambiente ist sehr angenehm und es ist sehr ruhig zum Essen, anders als in den vielen Pubs und Restaurants in der Wind Street. Das Restaurant liegt sehr zentral nur 50 m in einer Seitenstrasse zur Wind Street. Das Essen und der Service waren hervorragend. Wir können das Restaurant auf jeden Fall weiter empfehlen! Good ambience, lovely service, not much seafood choice on set menu We dined here on a Living Social voucher which was extremely good value for money. Having heard that it was an excellent seafood restaurant, sadly we didn’t get the opportunity to sample much of the seafood. Can’t complain though as the voucher was very good value for money and the choice on the set menu was fine.My carrot and coriander soup was excellent, as was the roast belly pork. My husband’s fish goujons in tempura batter was disappointing as the batter was heavy and soggy. Again, we had a lovely lunch. We had not booked but we were lucky this time, perhaps people are saving for Christmas ! There are several options to choose from on all three courses so you should find something for every pallet. Value for money, two course £12.95 or three course £16.95. The menu does change but I can recommend for starter the goats cheese, it just melts in your mouth, for main course then it’s the fresh salmon or the beef pie and as for dessert, which you should just have, then the choice is ……..bread and butter pudding. It’s a small restaurant which can get a little cramped and unfortunately tables are a little close together, also the front door opens directly into the room which then gets a little chilly. The waitress again was very pleasant and we did not feel rushed. Fantastic Lunch Went here for a birthday lunch February 2015. We had made a reservation. The restaurant is small and cosy. The staff were friendly and attentive.We both ordered the mussels for starters. We were not disappointed, it was the nicest bowl of mussels we had ever had.For the mains we ordered the belly pork and the baked hake. Again both meals were perfection. The belly pork just melted.It was nice to see the chef taking time to chat to diners at the end of lunch.This restaurant experience, the food, wine, service and atmosphere was absolutely fantastic. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys good food! Always amazing I’ve eaten here many times. In fact I had my graduation meal here. Their lunch menu is really good value and the specials are also very interesting. Service and the standard of food is second to none. It’s a small venue with a downstairs seating area that I don’t like (no natural light and noisy) so if you book make sure you ask to be seated upstairs. City Centre Eatery Good quality food at reasonable price. Atmosphere very pleasant First visit Lunch visit set lunch was full of choice very reasonable and the food was excellent. 4 diners all had different starters and mains all very impressed. Highly recommended restaurant. Found it! Despite having eaten here before, I still had a job to find it….but it was worth the hunt! It remains my hidden gem.I was a little early, but had a happy time with a glass of wine and the art until they opened.The fish dishes are superb, and they are justly famed for them.Delicious food, modestly priced for the quality, care in preparation and presentation. I had the crab and prawn starter, then Hake – splendid.The best meal I have had since….well, last time I ate here! Late lunch at Hanson at the Chelsea I was on M4 at 1.40pm and hungry, took J42 and A483 into Swansea parked in the Strand, the street behind all the bars and restaurants in Wind St and only 5 mins walk from Hansons at the Chelsea Restaurant.Walked in the door at exactly 2.00 pm from a desolate freezing cold deserted Swansea into a delightful small but packed bistro type room full of hubbub and cooking aromas, marvelous welcome from waitress who turner out to be proprietor.The 2 beers we had was the worst part of the visit, cold wet, however they need to up the quality, any decent bitter in a bottle.Everything from that point on was fantastically good.Crab and Smoked Salmon starter followed by Confite of Duck and some delicious dauphinoise type potatoes + veg platter, me mate had Pork Belly with crackling, apple sauce and veggies. Great meal . Nice Viognier and 2 double espresso. All in £45. Bargain of the year so far. Improvement suggestion, call it Hanson at the White Hart Lane, COYS A Delightful Experience Set in the centre of Swansea we came to experience their tasting menu on a trip advisor deal. It was our first visit and we were not disappointed.A compact rerestaurant probably seating around 30 is comfortable. The service provided by 1 solitary waiter was excellent and attentive.The food was very well prepared and presented and tasted good. Accepting that this was a tasting menu on an offer this was very good . We would visit this restaurant for lunch if on a visit to Swansea to try their fish courses in which they specialise.A solid no frills restaurant. We will return Simply The Best We have recently returned from London & Paris where we selected many acclaimed restaurants All deserved the complimentary reviews This Wednesday we were back in Swansea & decided to reserve a table at Hanson’s to celebrate my husband’s birthday What a revelation ! Quality, presentation can be rightfully to the very best We felt so proud to be in our home town & have the priviledge of this wonderful eatier Thank you Mr Hanson we look forward to the next time Cynthia & John davies An exquisite restaurant located in an quiet alley The atmosphere in the restaurant is very good. The food is nice and rich. We went there for dinner on a Monday night. Although only one waitress in the restaurant the whole night and the restaurant was full until 8:00pm, she works very professionally and efficiently. We didn’t experience any delay for the service. I sensed a bit of Michelin’s service standard. I also took a glance of other tables and their received as good service as we did. Well done! FABULOUSLY TASTY visited 16-12-15 – party of 6 – the starters, mains and desert were all beautifully presented and cooked. I can thoroughly recommend the restaurant. Surprised From the outside the restaurant looks like something out of a Dickensian novel. But once you walk in it is modern but not overdone. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. Our waitress was extremely helpful. The food was a delight the only down side was that the food was so good you wanted to have bigger portions. Quality at a Great Price We had a 3 course lunch here just before new year . A group of 20.The food served up by this place was amazing value for money …3 courses for £19.95 I think it was a bit extra for the steak …the only minor downside is the size of the place… can feel a bit crammed.. more so when the place busy …but this does not detract from the fact that this place is Superb !! …..Menu ,staff , Quality ,Atmosphere and Price all get top marks …if you are heading to Swansea look this place up ..We highly recommend it . Great food Attended this restaurant today for a baby shower,we were downstairs.I had read that the food was excellent, and it was,very very good.The only drawback, was the size of the rooms,it was ok where we were as we were all together,and was great that we could make a lot of noise.Upstairs would put me off going, as everyone was on top of each other,with no privacy.But as I say,excellent food,really great. Exceptionally good food. There doesn’t seem to be much choice of fish restaurants in Swansea ( outside of fish and chip shops ) that we could find, but the Hanson came up and we decided to give it a go and managed to get a reservation for the evening on the day.It’s a varied menu but we both went for fish dishes in the shape of sea bass fillets and the sea food medley and both we truly superb.Young serving staff who were keen, but perhaps not up to the same quality as the food but then that was a tall bar to reach and didn’t take away from the fact that this was one of the best restaurant meals we’ve had in many years.As other reviewers have said this restaurant is not cheap, but then this quality isn’t. Balmy Saturday dinner for two Food tremendous. It looked and tasted beautiful. Three delicious courses each, coffees, a beer and a very agreeable bottle of prosecco for a shade under £90. Service was good.The one drawback with visiting on a warm Saturday evening is that with the front door propped open you have to endure the sounds and smells of whoever passes by. On this particular night there were goodness knows how many stag, hen, 21st birthday parties staggering noisily up towards Wind Street. People’s cigarette smoke also wafted in through the doorway as well as what appeared to be a homeless guy lying asleep a few yards from the restaurant entrance. Minor stuff but some sensitive diners might prefer to choose a quieter night to visit. Many visits. The venue is nicely intimate, and the food great.The atmosphere is most pleasantand the staff polite and efficient.Been many times and never disappointed. Superb small, cosy, and excellent service only topped by the food.Hansons run 2 sittings per evening 7pm and 9pm. You will need to book and suggest that you go for the 7pm slot as I was gutted that they had run out of specials by 9pm. The scallops with pancetta and Lavabread crumble is to die for.Not bad value either. Best restaurant in Swansea Hands down the best place to eat in Swansea, I’ve eaten here twice, the food is gorgeous and the staff are so lovely☺️ Well worth a visit!! mu husband and i went for dinner last night. We are my no means regulars but try and go twice a year. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! The food is amazing, great atmosphere, lovely staff and an all round great experience. Miss it miss out!! Possibly the best food I’ve ever eaten Visited Friday just gone with my wife for a special occasion and was thoroughly impressed. Service was good and the food absolutely fantastic! Yes it’s not the cheapest restaurant but you very much get what you pay for!We will certainly visit again Lovely lunch Great food + atmosphere. Very busy though – make sure you book, especially to get a table upstairs (nicer). I want to eat here everyday! Absolutely beautiful! The staff are brilliant and very attentive. I have never been to a place like this before so was worried if i would like it but i was pleasantly suprised. Food took 10-15 minutes to come and was hot. Beautifully presented. Very good range of different foods to have. The 1 thing I have to mention is that nothing is ever too much trouble!! If u want cheesey mash with your steak instead of chips then no problem, if you dont want your cod in batter then no problem I even heard somebody order ‘whatever the chef wants to give me’. Would definately eat here again without a doubt! Mouth watering There is nothing you can fault about this place. The lunch time menu is excellent value for money. The choice is amazing. I would recommend booking. Let us know what we were able to do for you.