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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
Lovely lunch I visited this cosy little restaurant mid week for lunch,after friends recommended it to us, as there were no other customers there when we entered we were able to pick our table,we chose a table for two near the door as the other tables were to close together, a pleasant waitress took our coats and handed the menu, a good selection for lunch time,my husbands main arrived which was excellent and well presented, my fish arrived without the vegetables,the waitress took it back to the kitchen,it was returned with lovely crunchy vegetables and a delicious cheese sauce, I picked the creme brûlée which was one of the best I have had,we most definitely would return hoping to have the same table. 
Absolutely Outstanding Evening out Visited Hanson’s at the Chelsea for a birthday meal with my Sister. We visited at 7pm on a Saturday evening. We haven’t visited before, and I was immediately impressed by the attentive staff and the intimate feel of the place. We we’re given a choice of tables, and picked a nice 2 seater towards the back of the main floor. The menu had a great selection of food choices, and we had the 2 course set dinner menu. I had the Slow-Cooked Belly pork and it was divine. It was the nicest meal I’ve ever had. Tasty, perfectly cooked and wonderfully presented. I then opted for the Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brulé for desert. It was the best Crème Brulé I’ve ever had. So creamy and smooth, with a crunchy sugary crust. Amazing. I would highly recommend it The staff were also lovely, out Waiter (I didn’t catch his name) was friendly, helpful and chatty (in just the right way) and helped round off the evening to a perfect night. We were one of the first to arrive, and the last to leave; we would have stayed all night if we could! 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. saturday afternoon visited with friends after colleagues had recommended it. we went for the set lunch which was excellent – the food was well presented and everyone enjoyed their meal. although we were the last customers to leave we did not feel under pressure to leave and was face with warm and friendly staff. if you want a table in the evening be prepared to book early due to the fact that they appear to be fully booked weeks in advance. i am sure if you visit you will enjoy!! Delicious Beautiful locally sourced food cooked to perfection.We celebrated our wedding anniversary in style 🥳.Would highly recommend and will definitely return. 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 Cosy nice meal We were three people having dinner at this small restaurant in Swansea. As mentioned before it is quite small, perhaps room for 28-30 people or so, however, it is nice and cosy.We had duck and scallops for starter and veal, seabass and steak for main course, all the food was done well, looked good and was tasty. The wine selection was not big but adequate, personally I would like to have had a few more options for “glass” rather than full bottles but overall ok.Service was good, price reasonable and indeed a good place to have dinner. Not quite tip top When I arrived they couldn’t trace my reservation and weren’t expecting me. Oh dear. They found a table but could have been slightly more welcoming. The food was great if a little uninspired. Classics, particularly fish, well executed and well seasoned. 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. A hidden gem in the city centre Had a fabulous meal at this small and friendly restaurant just off Wind Street in the heart of Swansea city centre. We were worried it might be deserted on a Thursday evening, but were pleased to find a few other discerning diners enjoying their meals. The waitress was very friendly and helpful and not at all overbearing. The menu offered plenty of choice, including seafood, steak, and other meaty choices. The set menu was good value at £20 for three courses (but it was a little hard to read the handwriting on the chalk board!).I had mussels to start – really delicious in a creamy garlicky sauce, really fresh and cooked to perfection. Then I had fillets of sea bass accompanied by a fabulous scallop on a kind of tapenade base, and a king prawn tempura. All excellent. Even the accompanying veg was cooked to perfection – no soggy mange tout here! I went for seafood, as its the speciality – but my friends also enjoyed the 8-hour cooked pork belly and the 28-day aged fillet of beef. No complaints on anything! Puddings were amazing too!We paid around £30 – £35 a head including three courses, extras, liqueur coffees and wine.This place has a really nice ambience and we were there from 7:30pm till 10:30pm – didn’t want to leave! All in all it was really a top quality meal (and my standards are quite high!) and the place really deserves its 2 AA rosettes! An excellent choice for a top class dinner in the city centre – and I’ll be taking the inlaws next time they visit! Service staff need more training Overall we were quite happy with our meal. We had the “specials” menu. For the price it was just OK. Choice for the first course was limited to say the least and all the portions were on the small side, but that for a specials menu is to be expected I suppose I had the steak & kidney pie and could have eaten two!Where Hanson’s fails though is in some of its staff. On several occassions we had to remind our waiter that we were still waiting for our meal and also for our wine – which when we ordered it was referred to as a “bottle of No 18 sir?” That’s more in line with a Chinese takeaway than an award winning restaurant!There are better restaurants in Swansea but, although I wouldn’t rush to go back to Hanson’s I would go again – sometime. Outstanding Haven’t been for a meal here for a number of years, but it’s still every bit as excellent as I remember. Ok, I’ve never actually eaten at a Michelin starred restaurant, but I can’t see how they can beat the food at the Chelsea. The presentation is outstanding, the taste is amazing, and the portions are great too. The vegetarian meal I had was amazing (I’m not a Vegeterian, just sounded delicious and it was), and the desert was to die for. Only problem is that I can’t wait to go back and try something else. Fantastic Food A recent visit with an old friend and the food was fantastic. The restaurant is small but cosy and the service is excellent. Definitely be visiting again Always excellent! We should have reviewed this many times. Andrew is a superb chef. So many of the dishes are without doubt some of the best not only in Wales but the UK. We don’t want to be totally positive because to be honest it is a bit cramped. So if you want some space in which to talk to your partner it is not easy. However the food makes up for it ! You have to try it if you like great food being delivered by a great chef! Ritz quality dining. Andrew, the chef and owner, trained at the Ritz. I visited for lunch with a “Travelzoo” voucher priced at £45 for 2 persons. We dined on the 7 course tasting menu priced at £40 each. Obviously all portions are small which allows the chef to demonstrate his work. First course- chicken liver parfait on toast followed by foccicia with red onion marmalade.This was followed by a tiny portion of carrot and rosemary soup, The main course was a choice between the hake fillet or confit duck with Dauphinoise potatoes. We chose the fish. the dessert was a chocolate biscuit and coffee to finish.I selected a good bottle of Chablis la Colombe famille Michaut 2016 at £29.95 to accompany the fish. I recommend a good bottle at a restaurant of this quality. Excellent restaurant. The only slight problem is that the toilets are upstairs so might be difficult for infirm diners. Friendly staff. Recommended. 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. Surprise visit for birthday meal My husband booked Hanson’s for a birthday meal with my family. We haven’t been there as a couple for quite a few years (anniversary I think) and I had forgotten how wonderful the food is. We visited on a Tuesday evening this time and were surprised to see a few couples there aswell. For such an exceptional restaurant, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The waiter (sorry I’m hopeless with names) was very friendly and attentive without being imposing. Although the menu and environment is probably more suited to adults, my teenagers enjoyed themselves immensely (which probably increased my enjoyment) and ate more than they usually do!!! I don’t know why it’s taken us so long to return… I really don’t… but top brownie points to my husband on my special day! 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. Wonderful Restaurant Visited with my mother for her birthday and had their seven course taster menu. Each course was exquisite and extremely tasty, the best taster course menu we have had. Would definitely recommend a visit but advise you book. Amazing!!! Recommended by family member for a celebration meal and was amazed by the quality of food. Everything was cooked to perfection and a fantastic variety of food. Would recommend the scallops and Will definitely be returning!!!! 
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!!! 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! Excellent food and service… can’t fault it! Wow… we dined here on our first night in Swansea and what a delight. Starting with Scallops served with black pudding and duck rillettes with a duck egg and toast and followed by the Welsh salt marsh lamb, this was a delightful meal. The lamb comprised 3 large lamb cutlets, served pink, and a small pan of gorgeous shepherds pie… the accompaniment was dauphinois potatoes, mash and a root purée…. we ordered a side of mixed vegetables merely to add a little contrast to the richness. To finish the meal we shared the dessert platter…. wow! Three desserts -all amazing – bread and butter pudding, Creme brûlée and cheesecake and a small selection of cheese and crackers…. an amazing finale. We left with a very full feeling, hoping that the standard would be repeated the following evening at another Swansea restaurant…. sadly it wasn’t! A ‘must visit’ if in Swansea. Birthday lunch Excellent lunch. Food very good. Service amazing. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and we will visit again soon Beautiful food, attentive service I had dinner here with some colleagues on Wednesday evening. The menu has been refreshed a little since my last visit some months ago. I had a delightful ‘mini welsh breakfast’ followed by the tornado of beef and my favourite trio of deserts. The accompanying wine menu was excellent as ever and the service is friendly and efficient without being overbearing.The restaurant can feel a little cramped when it’s full but it enjoys a nice informal atmosphere.I’d recommend without hesitation. Lunch visit Great impression from 1st visit to the Chelsea. Small intimate venue, fantastic service and beautiful food. Starters were perfect, steak and belly pork delicious, and deserts out of this world. £18.95 3 course was great value, plus £2 supplement for steak.Wait no longer than 10m between courses. Waitress couldn’t do enough.Will visit again soon. Never Disappoints Always great food, service takes a little longer but we dont mind as the food never disappoints. Steaks always cooked to perfection, try the potted chicken Parfait its amazing, good wine list and very cosy. Top notch This is far more congenial than it appears in the photo – it is really very nice. Great people and the food is top notch – except for the creme brûlée. We would definitely go again. A treat Wonderful food friendly staff dreamy atmosphere romantic or fun girls night out or romantic dinner for two ticks all the boxes A Gem ! small and unimposing . Def worth visiting! Family Meal – Travelzoo offer for 4 – Taster Menu. I am vegetarian which is not specifically catered for on the menu but i was offered lovely options. From delicious soup in quaint mini cup and saucer – to the delicious pretty after din chocs the whole evening was wonderful. Exciting to see what was coming next! Luckily they didnt have the duck so my husband and teenage daughter were offered fillet steak which they much preferred. We arrived at 7and left 9.45pm so dont expect a quick meal. We loved the atmosphere and had such an enjoyable evening as we were not sure what to expect. The choc brownie was really delicious! We were all full! The young servers were lovely. It was very warm in the restaurant. I would def recommend and we all agreed the evening for my husbands birthday was a resounding success!! Thanks all xxxxjoy salini xxxx Flying visit I just had the scallop starter and a glass of wine. The service was excellent and the food delicious. Every item on the plate was perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Nowhere else in Swansea serves food of this quality, I shall definitely go back. Give it a visit I visited on a saturday afternoon with a group of seven girls. We were sat on the main floor, my understanding is that there is seating downstairs as well. I ordered from the set lunch menu for approx 12.95 (some things are an additional £1/£2). I had focaccia with goats cheese and red onion which was lovely, followed by a main of belly pork with potatoes. The wait for the food was just right, not too short that you felt rushed, but no too long making you wonder where your food is. Just perfect. Food was perfectly cooked, presented and tasted amazing. Pudding looked great, but I was too full! I will definitely visit again. Only reason for not giving five stars is the service wasn’t amazing and you do feel a little like everyone is listening to your conversation. Perhaps better suited for small groups, or couples. However, you should definitely visit! Delicious Visited for lunch with friends. The lunch set menu has plenty of choice – starter and main, or main and dessert. Our party had a mix of starters and desserts. The starter was pate and looked beautiful, served with bread and chutney. Mains included hake Kiev and chicken with pasta. The hake was served with chips. All were delicious. Desserts were lemon tart and baked cheesecake. Again plates were scraped clean. If you want delicious food that’s slightly different then this is the place to visit. A Perfect Lunch A sunny day brought us to Swansea for a look around and a walk. We researched somewhere reasonable for lunch and found many restaurants were closed as it was a Monday. A review of the TA reports suggested that Hanson at the Chelsea might be a good choice, and we were not disappointed. This is a small (c30 seat) restaurant – casual dining, with plain tables nicely dressed. The menu at lunchtime is a three course (with around six choices per course) for just under £20. The wine list includes three or four good reds and whites by the glass. Service was efficient and swift, yet unhurried.But the main event was the food. This is as serious kitchen. As starters, I chose the salmon fish cake with Perl Wen melting centre whilst my partner chose the smoked salmon and flaked crab, paired with summer fruits and berries. Both were excellent with the fish cake having that balance of external crispness and internal moisture and taste, helped by the melting cheese inside. The smoked salmon and crab contrasted well with the fruit on this hot summer’s day and was a delight. We chose confit of duck and hake filet as our main courses. The hake came with mushroom parfait potato glaze and a herb butter sauce, with vegetables. It was judged to perfection and notably the vegetables were that right balance between al-dente and over-cooked. The mange-tout in particular were beautifully crisp yet not hard. Timing is clearly a strong point in the kitchen. The duck dish with gratin potatoes and port & orange sauce was reported by my partner as the best tasted for many years.For dessert a lemon tart – moist and tangy and a brownie with anglaise sauce and honeycomb ice cream – light and satisfying. The meal ended with good coffee.This is a really rewarding find in a relatively insignificant back-street just off Wind Street near the castle. The value for money is good and it was hard to fault any aspect of what was a truly enjoyable and relaxed lunch experience. Lush Lunch!!! ‘Hanson at the Chelsea’ was recommended to me by a representative that visited our company in the Midlands, he came from Swansea and I was off to the Gower on holiday, he said “you must go to this place, it is amazing”. I duly booked lunch to celebrate my 60th birthday – we were not disappointed – we chose from the selection of the set lunch menu and the food was locally sourced, imaginative, beautifully cooked and very well presented. This restaurant is a little gem hidden away on a side street and most certainly a credit to the owner, we will visit again, thank you, you made my birthday memorable and my waistline expand!! Just fabulous Friend and I visited for lunch today, food fantastic, wine menu lovely, atmosphere brilliant & service gracious…. The hake was perfectly cooked and the best I have tasted in many years I was in Swansea on business, wanted a light lunch and had heard about Hanson’s at the Chelsea. It was a magical experience. I started with flaked crab and delicately smoked salmon- a perfect combination. The I had fish (hake) and chips. It takes a rare talent to cook the fish,which was very fresh, to that level of perfection perfection.I look forward to my next visit and being able to try the tasting menu in the evening. Fantastic lunch at the Chelsea Cafe to brighten a wet, dreary day. My partner and I visited the restaurant on Tuesday lunchtime. We did not reserve and found the restaurant reasonably full. The service from the waitress was excellent and she served us in an efficient, unflustered manner, and was able to offer good advice on the dishes we ordered. As to the food itself, well….My starter was the Salmon and crab and it was a visual and tastey delight. The main I had was the Hake, whilst my partner had Confit of duck. We finished with brioche bread and butter pudding infused with whisky and honey and crepe brûlée, plus we each had a glass of wine with our meal which took the meal to £50 which I thought very reasonable for the excellent quality of the food on offer here. The place has been going for the best part of 18 years and is an absolute gem of a restaurant. EXCELLENT RESTAURANT AND SERVICE – NEVER DISAPPOINTS This has to be one of the best restaurants in Swansea… you need to book ahead as hardly ever can get in as a “walk in” as it has limited tables and very popular. Service is attentive and welcoming – always friendly and making sure everything is fine, they are constantly on the watch out to see if anyone needs anything. The food is excellent – set menu at lunchtime is extremely good value and week on week there are always some changes with popular things such as steak, fish etc., always available. Am personally not a great dessert person but they do look stunning and when I have been with a guest then they have always certainly enjoyed. Definitely worth going… one of the best establishments in town! 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! Better then ever Dined here with my friends for lunch, l had the smoked salmon, my friends had the fish cake and homemade soup all excellent, main courses , l had the calfs liver as did others all thourght it was excellent, and the cottage pie was very good, as always excellent food and excellent service will be booking agian soon. Birthday meal Food and service were great. The only thing that let the food down was a side of veg that did not show any of the care and Attention given to the rest of the meal. Would defiantly return hear but wouldn’t bother with the extra vegetables offered by the waiting staff, oh and the clams are a bit gritty. Don’t mean to sound like I’m Moaning about what was a lovely meal but it’s these little things that mean its recommended by the Michelin guide but doesn’t have a Michelin Star. Really recommended Small restaurant. Reasonably priced set lunch. Excellent choice. Beautifully presented and served. Spoilt for choice for each course. Has a deservedly excellent reputation. Four very happy diners 🍽 Lunch time visit midweek.Lunch menu not changed much since our last visit.Each course we received was presented very nicely and tasted delicious.Swift efficient service from the waitress who has worked there for some time. Sadly she is leaving soon for pastures new. She will be hard to replace.We always come away happy from this restaurant.Would highly recommend. Birthday celebrations for my dad Once again we chose to celebrate my dads birthday at the Chelsea Cafe, as usual everything was delicious, service was excellent and to top it all they had my dad’s favourite liquor (Kaluha) for him to enjoy with his coffee after a stunning 3 course meal. Will we be back ? Definitely – but we won’t be waiting till dad’s next birthday !! Just plainly SUPERD Just passing and popped in for lunch. Absolutely superb. Atmosphere, ambience, service, food choice were all five star.Wine selection was good but above all else the food was terrific.Cooked as ordered, hot and timely. Every course of the twelve served to our table was outstanding.Will I be going back? – definitely.Would I recommend? absolutely. Last minute booking, very very pleased!! Small restaurant but not cramped. Polite, helpful & courteous staff. Choice was better than average, excellent wines available. Food was excellent, best meal my partner and I have had for some time, not the cheapest but you pay for what you get and after what we had we weren’t expecting cheapness! Will definitely be going back! Fantastic lunch during a bleak Fantastic lunch during a bleak December. The food was amazing and the price very reasonable, I’m sorry I have not visited here more often but will do so in future. Beajouliase Day Excellent meal and service as allways good choice on menu wine was excellent good value best meal in Swansea on thi sday we have tried all the other well known establishments we shall 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. HAD A GREAT NIGHT Currently no.17on TA for Swansea so there must be 16 other absolutely ‘must visit’ restaurants (-have been to one of them and sadly that one came nowhere near the standards we experienced ‘at the Chelsea’).The food was excellent,service very attentive without being OTT and the restaurant clientele was fun and friendly all adding up to a great ambience.Altogether excellent and highly recommended Delicious We arrived early and liked the rustic surrounding, ordered a gorgeous bottle of Australian reisling, my Wife had scallops with a quail’s scotch egg, whilst my mother and myself had the smoked salmon, (I’m gluten and cows milk free with absolutely no issues.) Amazing pomegranate and crab.Main courses of cod, steak and lamb all of which were fantastic, really fantastic! service was impeccable, no desserts but a coke,espresso, Bailey’s, coffee, Tia Maria all for £125.00 extremely good value for exceptional quality. Excellent in every way We visited on a Tuesday night, with very few fellow diners but we felt the food, service and ambiance were first class. Although Hanson’s concentrates on fish, with a healthy specials board of fish, there is plenty of choice available. The chef is clearly influenced by classic french style cooking and presentation, flavour and quality were faultless. The waiter was friendly and efficient and made the occasion special. My wife dined from the A La Carte menu (reckon £30 for three courses) whilst I had the set £19.99 menu. Wines were reasonably priced. Would I go back if in the area again? You bet! Our first night of three in Our first night of three in Swansea and we couldn’t have asked for better!! What an amazing restaurant! The food was incredible and the service was impeccable. Both the waiter and waitress were very attentive and friendly and made us feel very welcome! Can definitely recommend the sharing dessert platter and any of the main courses!! Superb! Beautifully presented and the taste did not disappoint! Amazing menu with a french cuisine theme and lovely intimate atmosphere. I would recommend the mackerel and the goats cheese starter. Each course was beautifully presented and the combination of flavours were equally as impressive. My only critique would be the young waitress who didnt seem to want to be there and the restaurant wasnt even busy on a Wednesday…a smile goes a long way! Pauline Rainey Fabulous dinner, waiter so nice and efficent. Food amazing deserves a michelin star We will be back and tell friends so good.Wine list fantastic tooBrilliant Amazing! Been to the Chelsea Cafe many times and always had a lovely meal there. Can’t recommend it highly enough! Excellent. Part of a group of 8 (2 tables of 4) on a golf tour from London. The restaurant is not large. We all had the 7 course tasting menu and it was excellent. All fish cooked exactly right. One of the courses is bread and butter but nonetheless this was great bread and for £40 good value. Ordered lots of different wine between us and all priced fairly. Service was very good as well. Already booked to go back Very good food, average atmosphere Me and three friends had a nice dinner at Hanson last weekend. Their food is delicious. Very nicely cooked and full of flavour. I especially enjoyed their Halibut steak fillet served on a bed of mussels and clams. Yummy! Overall, we had a great evening, but to be completely honest I think the place lacks in ambient and atmosphere. The room is a bit too boring and plain. Moreover, the service went up and down during the evening (the service provided by the male waiter was very nice, while the ones received from the female waiter was not). Lived up to the hype My friend and I redeemed our Living Social vouchers here today. She’d been before and assured me it was good. I’d heard great things from many people so had expectations. Even with the restricted ‘offer’ menu it didn’t disappoint.To start I had mushroom risotto while my friend had chicken liver pate on sourdough bread. For mains and dessert we both went for the cod with Welsh rarebit followed by crème brulee. These are all straightforward meals but simple doesn’t have to mean bland. The food was rich and flavoursome from start to finish and we both agreed it was the best meal we’d had all year. We topped it off with the very decent house white. The restaurant was busy and service was friendly. We weren’t rushed at all and made to feel welcome. I’m looking forward to my next visit! The best food in Swansea by a country mile. A great menu with superb choice, a great wine selection, a really cozy atmosphere and great , great service.This restaurant ticks all the boxes.I can’t wait to go back.All four of us were very impressed indeed. Superb Stumbled on this little gem a couple of years ago hiding away in a little side alley off the infamous wind street!So glad I did, the food is fantastic quality and great value considering the obvious care that is taken preparing it. this great little restaurant is quite simply top notch A diamond of a place This was the second time we had lunch at Hanson and myself and my wife would recommend this fantastic restaurant it’s got it all service outstanding ,venue perfect,but the best thing and most important thing the quality of food on offer superb.Both visits were really what I would call value for money but you don’t mind paying a bit more for a quality sitting and we loved the menu and it was very reasonable.You must try the slow cooked pork dish wow really good and I had the mussels to start with one of the best starters I’ve eaten .The chef and the team there have got it down to a fine art and being a foodie myself couldn’t fault any of it Andrew Hanson knows and presents food how it should be .Please don’t take my word for it give it a go you won’t be disappointed. Amazing Often go here mainly for lunch. Andrew is an amazing chef, the food is of high quality and So flavoursome. The staff are great so friendly, would definitely recommend but you would need to book. Wonderful Lunch This cozy restaurant left a big impression! Ambiance was warm and welcoming, the food was delicious especially the vegetarian option, which my dad thought it was the best he had tasted! The service we received was second to none our waitress knew the dishes and was able to talk us through any questions we had, we were all very impressed.I highly recommend to everyone! We will definitely be back and booking the 7 course taster menu which looked delicious!Thank you for a great afternoon! Fantastic restaurant in the centre of Swansea Went here with friends (2 couples) on the basis of trip advisor and was so pleased we did. Service was great and the food was incredible. They were very good with my gluten free requirements (I’m coeliac) and the food was delicious. The scallops and smoked salmon starters were great and the lamb main and duck main were very tasty. Great find off the main strip of Wind Street and would definitely return. Mam’s 80th Swansea salmon is a great starter, we all had it, my wife had hake, my mother had belly pork as did I, very good! Not as exceptional as usual but very busy! Love this place, great champagne, excellent quality and value £109 including good champagne. 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. My birthday lunch I along with 14 friends had a wonderful lunch at Hansons last November, I have not set aside time to write my review up to now due to a busy life! However I have to say it confirmed my view that this is the best restaurant in Swansea city. The food is always amazing, service excellent and the atmosphere is exactly how you want, it’s busy always as it’s so popular but still quiet enough to feel relaxed. You are never rushed and always made to feel welcome. I would definitely recommend it for a special meal particularly, it’s not cheap but not silly prices either and you get good value for your money. Very pleased Went for the 3 course lunch menu. Every course was delicious and filling. I didn’t eat until around 9pm that night due to the meal. Very small and cosy. Can’t imagine it would be great for big parties due to the size. The sauce with the confit duck was delicious but I would have liked more. Only comment I would make in regards to improvement is that the staff were quite slow in services and long wait between starter and main course, around 25 minutes. I would go again however Jewel of a restaurant Was taken to Hanson’s for a birthday taster meal and all I can say is wow! The food was delicious and superbly presented and the service faultless. It’s a small restaurant so booking is advisable but well worth it Always Impresses! Although this is about my 5th visit to this restaurant, this is my first review of it. As always the food is so tasty, cooked very well and presented so neatly, and the customer service is always friendly and accommodating.I’ve only ever encountered one issue with one of my dishes and that was a tiny bit of crab shell in my prawn and crab avocado salad, but that can happen and as it was such a tasty starter I completely disregarded it. I highly recommend the fillet steak which is what I’ve had on 3 occasions now. Last night I asked for medium/rare but more rare and it was exactly that, cooked to perfection! Their fish dishes are amazing as well (and they have one several awards for them). All in all this is by far the best restaurant in the centre of Swansea, and suitable for all occasions; for a romantic meal, or a friendly catch up with friends. Oh and I forgot to mention their lunch menu is amazing value, pretty much the same options as you would have in the evening but half the price. Whether you go in the day or the evening, it is definitely worth a visit! Worth the search A cold night in Swansea, alone on business, and looking for a friendly retreat with good food, all I could see were the chain restaurants and noisy places packed with students. Then, in an alley I found Hansons restaurant – small, cosy and superb food. Obviously a family business, the food was well presented, tasty, using local produce and with an inventive touch. The mushroom risotto was creamy, with at least 3 types of musroom, The cod mornay much better than expected with herby saute potatoes – just what I needed, comfort food with class!I would recommend to all who are in Central Swansea and looking for a romantic or comfortable place to eat and drink well for a modest bill. Lovely Meal Went for a 5 course taster menu with a Groupon voucher. The meal was very good and plenty of it. Service was very good and we didnt have to wait long between courses. Would def go again . Simply gorgeous. Elegant. Full of flavour. I went here for my birthday with my boyfriend. It was such a lovely atmosphere. We chose a glass of red wine and we’re served fresh soft bread with salted butter as an appetiser. The starters were lovely (fishcakes/chicken pate) and the mains – stunning (fish and steak). We chose off of the specials menus.We did not have dessert as we were so full. But im sure it was just as lovely.A really wonderful restaurant of high quality standard, deliciously prepared, well presented food. Definitely worth the money, perhaps not quite Michelin, but the potential is most certainly there. Reliably good food Lovely food, well cooked and nicely presented. Prefer lunchtime as more reasonably priced. Pity vegetables cost extra in evening. Swansea March 2024 What amazing food and service at a great price plus a wine list that caters for every taste. Monday night in Swansea as well! Definitely will visit again Excellent food and service We went here for dinner and all really enjoyed the evening. Both the food and service was excellent. I had the scotch egg and confit duck, both of which would not have been out of place in the West End. Delicious high quality food. Highly reccomend 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Delicious, high quality food with a great variety to choose from. Food arrived in a good amount of time, a perfect portion size and beautiful presentation. The food tasted incredible and each flavour complemented the others. The waitress was polite and helpful and even accommodated extra requests for my cousin. Would definitely return and am interested in the tasting menu in the evening! Thank you. Great food – a bit cramped To be fair we ate here because of the reviews and menu and we weren’t disappointed. Excellent choices from a short-ish menu and some good wine options. We were downstairs and knew we’d be there when we booked (don’t leave it late to book!) and this was the only real downside to the evening. I had my back to an entrance which the servers came through from upstairs – and, wasn’t able to see them coming so it all felt very closed in and slightly uncomfortable. Had the table been set the other way then perhaps this wouldn’t have happened. Though had it been done like that there may not have been enough room for us!)I’d definitely go here again despite the noise & heat the small rooms generated – the food is definitely worth it. Very Good first visit I certainly didn’t have high expectations having used hungry horses locally. Excellent service food was speedy and more importantly well cooked. Everyone was very professional and the facility very clean. Location/parking brilliant. 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 Fantastic lunch during a bleak Fantastic lunch during a bleak December. The food was amazing and the price very reasonable, I’m sorry I have not visited here more often but will do so in future. Room for improvement. As expected the food was very nice and good selection of wines but professionalism and efficiency of staff could be improved. Our first course arrived before our wine and they took a long time to bring the bill after being asked. Lovely food, locally sourced Fantastic food, quite a good choice with a 3 course set menu for under £20. Enjoyed the lava bread crumble and cockle popcorn, always good to have local food choices. Quite a small restaurant, but felt intimate so good atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended! 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. 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. 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! Probably the finest food in Swansea I’ve been to Chelsea three times, and I’ve never been disappointed. The atmosphere is nice, warm and quiet, and the food is probably the best you can get in the city of Swansea. The lamb is particularly good, and obviously the fish never lets you down.The only thing they could improve a little is service, as once we’ve been served by a quite incompetent waitress, but that was because she was new, and to be honest it didn’t bother me at all, as the food was so nice!Definitely worth it. Never lets me down Great value and superb food. Belly pork is one of the best I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to go back. Good selection of wines which appeased my self professed wine snob friend. 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. Another Beautiful Meal at Hanson at the Chelsea Cafe. We frequently eat at The Chelsea Cafe and have done for years.I have to say we have never been disappointed. Lunch or dinner is always excellent.We visited lunchtime as a group of friends, there is a smashing lunchtime menu with delicious food reasonably priced. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. There service is also first class.I thoroughly recommend it and will certainly be back again soon. 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☺️ second visit and fab again me and my wife have been here twice now , and i must say that the food is world class , we chose the 3 course meal each time which is varied , and this place cannot fail you ….it is a little pricey , but the saying is you only get what you pay for ?we be going back soon .keep up the good work guys …….. Dinner in Swansea It was a friday nite. We didn’t book a table but we still had place. Lucky for us, because the resto was quite full afterwards. The resto was small and cosy. The location wasn’t good with noisy bars and clubs on the opposit side of the resto.The menu was small with a fine selection of starters and main dishes. We took the swansea smoked salmon and the courgette soup as starter. The salmon was well prepared and matches quite well with the crab and the sweet fruit. The soup was ok, nothing special here. As main dish we got the gower lamb, which was also well prepared and seasoned well. Overall we were quite satisfied with our meal. 30 birthday meal Went here for my birthday with family and I have to say the meal was perfect from start to finish. Everything was so fresh and cooked perfectly I had the belly pork which hardly had any fat on and tasted amazing. The staff were also very professional and even made a dish off the menu for one guest. Will definitely return Weekday meal Very good food, lovely lamb and belly pork for main, good value for money and nice location. Would recommend dining here Let us know what we were able to do for you.
