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Highly recommend Very impressed! I had seafood and my partner had steak both dishes were beautifully cooked. And the deserts were out of this world.Staff were greatWould highly recommend this restaurant without hesitation.
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. 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. Amazing food with great staff. Amazing food with great staff. An all round success. The venue is so subdued and relaxed whilst the food is a triumph and exciting. Gorgeous food Plenty of choice and out of this world food. Went as a group of friends. Friendly service. No rushing us out. Would recommend Gorgeous food I’ve had the lunch time special a couple of times now and the food has been great value for money on each occassion. 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. Excellent food in a cosy setting. My husband and I visited this restaurant for our wedding anniversary celebration. We booked a few weeks in advance as we heard it can get booked up quite early, especially at the weekend.My husband had scallops with a cockle and laverbread crumble to start – which was beautifully presented and excellently cooked. I chose a focaccia bread with goat’s cheese and red onion marmalade – again, beautifully presented and delicious.Unfortunately, the restaurant had actually run out of duck, chicken and our originally chosen swordfish. Instead, we opted for honey-roast belly pork and beef fillet. Both dishes were served hot and delicious. The beef was cooked to perfection and the accompanying thrice-cooked garlic chips were quite possibly the most delicious chips I have ever tasted. My husband’s belly pork was served with apple mash and vegetables – again, the dish was perfectly cooked.For dessert, my husband chose the brioche bread & butter pudding with honey and whiskey cream. I chose a mascarpone raspberry cheesecake. The bread and butter pudding, my husband assures me, was delicious. Unfortunately, the cheesecake tasted very standard and was a slight disappointment due to the excellent meal it followed.My only complaints was that the swordfish had run out, as well as chicken and duck. The chicken and duck wasn’t an issue for me, because I was determined to try a speciality fish dish. The other fish on offer was hake, which I’m not particularly enamoured with. Also, a group of about 12 men came in about half an hour after us and they were very loud – which put a dampener on what was supposed to be a romantic anniversary meal. We could barely hear ourselves talk once they had ensconced themselves at their table. It certainly wasn’t the setting for a group of rowdy men, but it’s not the fault of the restaurant. That was simply our bad luck, and other diners did not seem pleased by the group, either.Overall, the meal was superb (when not taking the cheesecake into account). The chefs are excellent at their jobs. The restaurant is small and intimate – just pray you don’t have a large group of men sitting near you!I’d definitely recommend this place, though. Don’t sit downstairs in the basement! Visited with husband and parents and booked early table around 6:30pm – I was warned that they only had tables downstairs available, and I said this was ok wrongly thinking that they meant ground floor. The basement is fine but was very quiet until two other tables arrived. We also felt slightly forgotten about until the two other tables came. Food was excellent though and the staff are lovely. We also had some very nice wine and desserts off the specials choices were incredible! Birthday treat We had a voucher for 3 course meal with drink. Excellent value. The food was tiptop as usual. Staff very helpful 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 Quaint Lovely restaurant I had the 7 course set menu, and opted for the duck for my main course. Every course was a taste experience but my favourite was the duck…or maybe the hot chocolate brownies I really can’t choose it was all so nice. The staff we’re discretely friendly, we even had a chat with the chef!. I will definitely be returning and strongly advise you try this gem of a restaurant A wonderful experience – when can we go again? I arranged a family meal here for my Mum’s birthday and hubby and I can’t wait for a return visit! The staff were extremely accommodating – service and food were excellent. I can thoroughly recommend the smoked salmon starter and hubby loved his scallop dish and the main course rack of lamb from the specials board which we both had was just amazing. Others in the party had goats cheese starter which went down really well and the sole and duck were excellent mains. We didn’t sample the desserts as we had taken a birthday cake along which the staff brought out, singing “Happy Birthday” – but on the next visit, there will be no excuse and there were a few I had my eye on! Well done to Andrew and all of his staff – what a gem of a restaurant! 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. 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. Superb Food. I had wanted to go to this restaurant for some time,we had been quite here a couple of years ago and wanted a change from the Brasserie.I was late booking and they said it would be a downstairs table,which my wife suggested that it would not be suitable for me,we had booked for lunch on a Saturday,when we arrived the place was packed,the waitress asked if i was ok to go downstairs,i did not expect the stairs to be quite steep and windy,it reminded me of the stairs in a castle.We were shown to our table,there was one other couple seated to the right of us,there was a musty smell that both myself and my wife had noticed,also it was quite cold but we thought once we had our food it would warm up,we ordered drinks by a very pleasant young girl,we looked at the menu there was a great choice of starters and mains.The lady who took our order was a bit short of personality,I choose the hand made fish cake,and my wife choose the scotch egg with black pudding,both starters were excellent.presentation and flavour no complaints at all,for our mains,i went for the sirlion steak and my wife had belly pork,again superb with presentation and flavour,my steak was cooked to perfection,we do not normally indulge in desserts,but the choice tempted us,i went for the chocolate brownie,my wife had cheese and biscuits,absolutely delicious again great flavours and presentation,We both really enjoyed our food,would i return here again yes i would,i would make sure we had a table on the floor as you walk in.For all those disabled people,downstairs is not suitable with quite a steep and windy stairs,on the floor to go in there was one step to contend with,the way the tables were set up i do not think you would get a wheelchair through as the tables were set up quite close together,toilets up again quite a steep set of stairs,I would score this restaurant eight out of ten,fabulous food but as a disabled person stairs quite a challenge. The Best First class meal as always, food is to die for best restaurant in Swansea , can wait till we go back again, we will be booking for april 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! Best meal in Swansea! I have regularly eaten at this restaurant and it is great value for money. As for the review before this one, how can you have the misfortune to eat there more than once. If. You didn’t like it the first time, you shouldn’t have returned. If your worried about your overdraft, there is always the harvester with free salad counter. What a pearled… Cracking little restaurant Incredible food in a hidden gem.Just off a very busy Wind Street but so quiet when inside. A small unassuming restaurant serving exquisite food. Kitchen should be highly recommended. A table of 10 served together( which is always ideal.) Only issue is that waiting staff should have been more attentive in terms of time taking orders and drinks service was slow. Possibly understaffed. Well worth a visit. C’est Fantastique! A group of 5 of us went out for the evening and everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the whole experience. Firstly the food was fantastic, from starter to desert. The prices are not cheap, expect to pay £15-£20 for a main course but based on what we all had as a group, well worth the money! There is also a 3 course set menu for £20 which is excellent value for money, and a specials board. In our group we had a selection of different items all of which were cooked to perfection. They specialise in fish and seafood and the mussels I had to start were beautiful!The atmosphere in the restaurant was very good too. There is only a handful of tables in the restaurant but there seemed to be fairly constant flow of customers even on a Thursday evening. The service was also very good , our waitress was very polite and attentive but did not smother us.Overall the whole dining experience was superb. The food, service and atmosphere were all excellent. I can’t think of any negative aspects to the evening at all and I am sure if they continue in this way there will be more AA Rosettes to be added! Warm welcome on a cold night As a lone female business traveler, it is a great comfort to find such a welcoming place to eat. The waitress even remembered that I had been there before – very cheering!The food is superb, with great credit to the chefs for the variety and inventiveness of dishes, so that the best use is made of local products. The crab and local salmon dishes are recommended.There is one huge fault…this restaurant is in Swansea… but I live in Cambridge. However, I will visit this splendid place whenever I can find an excuse to be in the area! BEST RESTAURANT IN SWANSEA AT THE PRESENT TIME I eat out a lot and Hanson at the Chelsea is definitely streets ahead of the competition if you are willing to pay just a few pounds more. Their set lunch at £13.95 (2 courses) is maybe a couple of £s above most of their competition, but the quality and presentation is streets above – I have eaten less of a standard at Michelin Star places. I had the Goats cheese on Foccacia to start and then the Roast Belly of Pork, both of which were superb – been there a few times so definitely not a one off, the quality of food and service is consistent. Only down side is that it is not the biggest of venues and so the tables are close together and being its so popular then it can seem a bit crowded – but in fairness there is nothing they can do about that! Don’t be put off if they offer you a table downstairs, its now light and airy and a bit quieter than upstairs. Am sure the evening service is equally as good. 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. Top class venue for lunch Delicious first class lunch in cosy environment. Menu choices were excellent , the meals were very impressive and the presentation equally so . Staff were lovely extremely polite and professional . All in all a fab lunch time treat. Would Definitely recommend as a upmarket establishment serving high quality delicious local food . A surprise Our daughter booked this restaurant for a special occasion for the 3 of us. She chose it as the website said it catered for vegans – she is one; we are not! It did not disappoint. There was a busy lunchtime service when we visited, but we were well looked after and the food was very good. We were happy with our fish / meat courses; she was happy with the vegan fare.If I have one tiny grumble – it was that I felt cold. Was there heating on? Was it to do with fact we were sat by the window? But I was told I was being ultra fussy, as OH and daughter did not feel at all cold.This place is a surprise, tucked away as it is, at least to me, who “knew” Swansea many moons ago, but not this restaurant. We will return. Excellent meal Went to the Chelsea Cafe last night with family to celebrate a 25th wedding anniversary. This is my second visit to the cafe, the first being a lunch and this being my first dinner. The place was busy with every table full and had a nice ambient feeling of conversation. The place isn’t the biggest so it is quite intimate and although being full there was no sense of urgency or panic from staff you get in some places. Service was swift efficient and relaxed. At no time did I feel rushed or that the server was rushed. For starter I had the mackerel with creme fresh, beetroot and capers. It was absolutely beautiful. The fish was perfectly cooked, moist with a lovely flavor and when complimented with the creme fresh was perfect. There was just the right amount to set me off for my main which was a good old fish and chips. Now I order fish and chips everywhere being it is one of my favorite dishes. Here it was beautiful. The batter was crispy and full of flavour and the fish itself was juicy and succulent cod. The tartar sauce was perfect and the chips… The chips were incredible, cooked in duck fat they were a treat themselves. The desert I had the vanilla cheesecake with vanilla and mascoponi cheese with raspberry coulis. This was full of flavour and although started light got a bit rich by the end. It was nice to get a real size portion though. The entire trip was excellent. Food, service and price for what we had. The bill came to around £230 for eight of us, three courses for all but two, coffees and numerous bottles of wine. Starters were around 6-10 mains 12-25 and deserts just shy of 6 pounds. A great place to eat be it for lunch or dinner. Well worth a try some of the best food in swansea. Also try and choose fish, it is the speciality and you will not be disappointed. The only flaw was that they didn’t serve custard with the crumble. This isn’t a huge deal but if you like crumble you tend to like it with custard. Great Food,Excellent Service,……….But Cold Inside. We had eaten here before and were in the basement i had phoned up and was told downstairs was not open on a weekday to my relief.It was a weekday lunchtime and we had booked for 1-30pm the restaurant was very busy and we were asked by a lovely lady called Molly where to sit there was by the door which we turned down and sat on the left hand side by the fireplace,we both realised straight away how cold it was inside the restaurant and hoped by the time we had food it would warm up.Molly who was the only waitress on looked rushed off her feet,we ordered our starters and mains and service was fairly prompt,my wife choose the chicken liver,and i went for the fishcake,both meals were excellent,for our mains my wife had the belly pork and i had fish and chips again meals were well cooked no complaints,after our food we were feeling quite cold we asked for the bill,by this time Molly was busy serving the big table on the same side as us and was trying her best to serve coffee and desserts and i think it was a few brandys for the big table.We must have waited about half an hour for the bill to come and get paid(I must add Molly seemed under pressure and the wait was not her fault)overall a nice meal service was great but unfortunately you do not book a restaurant and feel cold,would i come back here yes i would but i would insist on a cold winters day not to be seated any where near the door.For all those disabled people level access to go in very tight for space inside tables are situated very close together,toilets upstairs quite steep to go up.I would score this restaurant seven out of ten. First class meal Went there today 18/6 /24 the food was to die for, every fish was perfection, we had a most charming waiter, there was nothing that was to much trouble for him, we will be back soon for another meal Amazing food and service We had booked a table for lunch, so glad we did, as it was packed full, great atmosphere. The food we ordered was outstanding, every mouthful was a taste sensation, excellent qaulity and beautifully presented. The waitresses couldn’t do enough for you, they were very professional and attentive. Look forward to going back again soon Superb Food. I had wanted to go to this restaurant for some time,we had been quite here a couple of years ago and wanted a change from the Brasserie.I was late booking and they said it would be a downstairs table,which my wife suggested that it would not be suitable for me,we had booked for lunch on a Saturday,when we arrived the place was packed,the waitress asked if i was ok to go downstairs,i did not expect the stairs to be quite steep and windy,it reminded me of the stairs in a castle.We were shown to our table,there was one other couple seated to the right of us,there was a musty smell that both myself and my wife had noticed,also it was quite cold but we thought once we had our food it would warm up,we ordered drinks by a very pleasant young girl,we looked at the menu there was a great choice of starters and mains.The lady who took our order was a bit short of personality,I choose the hand made fish cake,and my wife choose the scotch egg with black pudding,both starters were excellent.presentation and flavour no complaints at all,for our mains,i went for the sirlion steak and my wife had belly pork,again superb with presentation and flavour,my steak was cooked to perfection,we do not normally indulge in desserts,but the choice tempted us,i went for the chocolate brownie,my wife had cheese and biscuits,absolutely delicious again great flavours and presentation,We both really enjoyed our food,would i return here again yes i would,i would make sure we had a table on the floor as you walk in.For all those disabled people,downstairs is not suitable with quite a steep and windy stairs,on the floor to go in there was one step to contend with,the way the tables were set up i do not think you would get a wheelchair through as the tables were set up quite close together,toilets up again quite a steep set of stairs,I would score this restaurant eight out of ten,fabulous food but as a disabled person stairs quite a challenge. Recommended by a colleague Great place visited on a Monday night in January. Place was packed with other diners who was obviously was in the know. Had fish starter and calves liver to follow. Really was looking forward to trying the cheese board but had no spare room. I’ll have ago next time I’m in Swansea. 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. Lovely lunch Great food + atmosphere. Very busy though – make sure you book, especially to get a table upstairs (nicer). Best Restaurant in Swansea Book in advance, expect to pay £50 per head inc wine, and enjoy. The food was great, it is a little cramped, but the wine suggested by waiter, and the food were excellent. 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 Enjoyable dinner Remember to book in advance if you want to try out this cozy restaurant at Swansea. Food was superbly prepared. I very much enjoyed my pork belly which was cooked to a high standard. I do wish the starters could be more exciting. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for all those who enjoy quality food this side of Wales. 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!! 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 Don’t judge a book by its cover We visited the restaurant on a Wednesday evening in April for our anniversary. In terms of location – it’s great – in a side street off Wind Street. The only negative about the location is that there seemed to be a lot of homeless people in the vicinity – obviously nothing the restaurant can do about that, but it sometimes helps to be prepared!I’ll be honest – the layout and furniture didn’t look like a 2 AA rosette restaurant – it was pleasant enough in a cafe/bistro type style, but not quite what we were expecting. The bread provided at the start was average at best – nothing fancy – just sliced soft bread… Bit odd. But it sure picked up after that!Both had starters – scallops and pork rillade – great! Main courses were a steak and the Welsh Trio. Absolutely fantastic flavours, well cooked and beautifully presented. I couldn’t manage a pudding, but the hubby had one and that was equally delicious apparently!So, in summary, if your focus is on the quality of the food, I would definitely recommend coming here! Birthday treat Fantastic meal amazing menu ,the range of food was extensive and the quality was superb .staff were very helpful and attentive , lovely place to go for a treat . Anniversary lunch We visited today for the first time and will definitely be back! What a fabulous find – set lunch was delicious. The starters of goats cheese cheesecake and venison ragu were fantastic, followed by the most delicious fish in tempura batter with chips and cod wrapped in Serrano ham on linguine carbonara. We couldn’t resist the dessert menu and opted for bread and butter pudding, so glad we did as it was faultless. Can honestly say it’s the best anniversary meal we’ve had, the staff were lovely and we can’t wait to go back Just fabulous Friend and I visited for lunch today, food fantastic, wine menu lovely, atmosphere brilliant & service gracious…. 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 …….. One of the best places to eat in Swansea. Chelsea cafe is one of our favourite placed to eat in Swansea. The lunchtime menu cannot be beaten for value. The food is a high standard and is always seasonal. Even though it is a little more expensive in the evenin it is still worth the cost. Staff have always been accomadating. The only downside to Chelsea cafe is the size of the place, but it has a small intimate feel. Really really good food Food excellent, service excellent, what more do you need.First time out since March but glad we went to this resteraunt Amazing Valentines Had previously been to the hanson and the food was outstanding, my partner booked for us to go on valentines night, they had 2 sittings, ours was at 8.30pm. We were the last to arrive for the sitting but ended up being on of the first to receive our food… this was not to the other customers delight. People were complaining around us about the service but as soon as their orders were taken and the food came out, they were more than happy. We had the confit duck and a lamb dish and a steak, was beautifully cooked and well worth the money. Always amazing food here!! Highly recommended. 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. Gourmet Excellent food with diverse choice in an unassuming location. So close to Christmas we were lucky to get a table. Excellent service, excellent lunch choice My mother and I decided to have lunch here as word of mouth reviews were very complimentary. I am a fussy eater but was torn as to the choice of starters. We chose a salmon starter and a goats cheese starter. Good portions and tasted wonderful. We paid the extra to have steak which was perfect. The service was second to none. We were served by a young gentleman who was attentive and extremely helpful with our choice of meals. Excellent place to take a party group and will do so in the near future. Excellent Food, great service Friendly service and fantastic food. II couldn’t choose between two starters so had both. The Buffalo Mozzarella was very creamy and the scallops were stunning. I was on a birthday meal so treated myself to the excellent Cotes De Boeuf which was cooked to perfection. 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. excellent lunch – worth booking we had a really good meal from the set lunch menu, to celebrate a family birthday.The menu offfered a good, sensible choice, and the food was well cooked and presented. The restaurant was pretty much full, but service was efficient and always friendly.We looked at the blackboard menu too, and were impressed with the local seafood on offer (though didn’t deviate from the good value set menu).For around £80 for three, including a decent bottle of wine and coffee, we felt this added up to an excellent experience. Yummy food! We’ve eaten here on quite a few special occasions and today being my husbands birthday was another of those happy times, the place was full for a Thursday lunchtime which which shows how the reputation has grown. We were not disappointed the food once again was superb- we had the three course set menu with plenty of choice, my goats cheese starter was yummy, confit duck beautiful all finished with a scrummy homemade baked cheesecake. We’ll be back for many more happy occasions I’m sure!! A real find, loved it I picked this restaurant at random firstly, I wanted to take my family out for lunch some where different but in the region. Then I read some reviews a mixed bag it seems. Well we couldn’t have been happier, they were very understanding as we were badly late due to traffic, kept our table for us and were patient about the whole thing. The food was excellent, we bumped for the fixed lunch menu and I loved every morcel. Tempura cockles fantastic ! Mains, I have to say mine was good but very jealous of the double lamb option. I am coming back to try that looked amazing and cooked perfectly. Pudding’s who can resist chocolate ganache, not me !! Look forward to coming again soon, would certainly be happy to bring clients for lunch, or meet the girls and gladly bring family and friends to dinner here. Well done keep doing what you’re doing. The wine list would please even the picky ones. Awards are very much deserved. Food very good.. A busy Saturday night in Swansea….table booked and food/service very nice…Waitress very pleasant and willing to please…I would however pass comment on the toilets…their accessibility and basic hygiene??Those stairs are very dangerous….I am so glad that I was not dining on your lower ground floor… Lovely food, nice birthday treat We went here for my birthday and there was a group of 5 of us. We were seated downstairs and we were the only ones downstairs. This was fine as we were a group but would have been disappointing if there were less of us. We all chose the steak and it was excellent. Also the trio of puddings was quite literally like having 3 desserts – I definitely recommend them! Prima gegeten met zeer vriendelijke service Dit kleine en gezellige restaurant biedt een prima keuken. Mijn zoon en ik aten een prima stukje gerijpt rundvlees met handgesneden frietjes, die in België niet zouden misstaan. Er is een uitgebreide keuze aan starters, die er allemaal lekker uit zagen en mooi werden gepresenteerd. De service was uitstekend en uiterst vriendelijk. Een aanrader! 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. 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. Brill What a lovely restaurant food and service was excellent had the brill as a main it was cooked beautiful and then cheesecake for dessert. The service was very good with reasonable prices for the food and drinks we will be going back very soon to enjoy again thanks. Valentines meal I booked a meal for myself and my wife for Saturday lunch time. It was our first visit and the overall experience was very very good.We arrived a few mins early for the booking and we were shown to our seats. It did take a little while for us to be seen to and for our orders to be taken. But after that we both ordered and the meal was underway.We both ordered the same starter, smoked salmon….and we both really enjoyed. Just the right size and full of flavor. For our main meals, i opted for the belly pork… it was served with potatoes and black pudding and was outstanding… i REALLY enjoyed. I dont remember what the wife ordered, which can only be a good sign, cos i was so engrossed in my food. But i do remember her really enjoying to :)The restaurant is quite small, but it just added to the cozy feel and you dont feel that the other dinners are on top of you, even though the tables are quite close to each other. Overall i would defo recommend the restaurant. The food was defo worth the cost and the lunch time menu is really reasonable. Will defo be visiting again. Lovely food and atmosphere We booked only the day before, but were told because we were only a table of two that they’d be able to fit us. Upon arrival, we were taken downstairs to sit on our own- not ideal as we weren’t told this on the phone. Here we ordered drinks and our food, before a waitress come down to tell us a table had cancelled and there was now a table upstairs available for us. We were seated, right beneath the specials board. A bit gutted that we didn’t see this or was made aware of the specials before ordering.Despite this, we really enjoyed our evening from here…We ordered 3 courses; we had the duck and the fillet steak, both beautiful food. Could not fault it, one of the nicest dishes I’ve had. My partner also described the cheesecake as “the best cheesecake I’ve ever had”.It’s only a small restaurant, and all the tables are quite close together. I personally like this, as it creates character and atmosphere. And the staff were lovely and really friendly. Overall, a lovely evening out. 
5 star service & food!! A long overdue visit for us, and a lovely experience all round. We went for the 7 course “taster” menu, amazing value for money at only £40 pp for such excellence. Have paid far more than that at other more pretentious restaurants, and have come away feeling hungry, unlike the generous taster portions we enjoyed this evening, As a footnote, credit is due also to the amazing Molly, who single-handedly waited on a full restaurant this evening, such efficiency on her part added greatly to our experience👍👍 Can’t Fault this place 2nd visit for lunch in a few weeks. Food is great, the choice is also just right although I tend to go with what I like all the time. Plenty of Thatchers Gold kept us all going whilst the women enjoyed Prosecco as normal. Can’t fault Mollie who looked after us again. Can recommend the Terrine also the Salmon and Haddock. Going to have the Scallops next time as they looked fantastic and I did have a try. A nice find Went here as part of my father in law 70th Birthday celebrations. We booked a table for 12 of us. It’s a small restaurant but has a nice atmosphere. We all had starters and mains. I brought my five year old. The website said that they do a children’s menu but they don’t. My son just had some chips.I had the Swansea salmon with melon, capers, pickles and horseradish to start. It was lovely. My husband had the scallops and laverbread and cockle crumble. I had the duck confit. It was nice but a bit greasy. The potato gratin was tasty. My husband had the steak and from the varied meals everybody enjoyed.The restaurant is close to wine street and was a few drunks around and loud. Worth noting that the only toilet is upstairs, and very steep stairs. It isn’t cheap but you are paying for quality. 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. Very very good Having bought a travelzoo voucher and never been before we decided to visit.The place is small and quirky but this adds to the vibe as being very intimate and relaxed at the same time. My partner had soup, whilst I had the chicken liver parfait. She had hake for main whilst I had steak. Desert was chocolate tart and I had the cheese board.Everything was cooked to perfection and the portions were ample.We thoroughly enjoyed so much I have booked to visit again in 2 weeks. Well done. Always delivers – the benchmark to which other Swansea restaurants should aspire Went as a party of 3 on a Saturday evening. Restaurant full with a friendly buzz to it.Waiting staff informative about the dishes. Great value 3 course set menu and a competitively priced a la carte menu/fish of the day board, with a good eclectic mix of local and international ‘twists’ (twist as in a good way, not bad !)The scallops starter, served on different purees/sauces with an accompaniment of cockles and laver bread crumble are sublime, and even my dining companion’s more traditional pate had a certain edge to it, elevating it beyond the mainstream.Main courses of hake with rarebit crumble topping; pork medallions and daily special of lobster thermidor were drooled, oohed, ahhed over and devoured !Especial mention goes to their bread and butter pudding with Penderyn whiskey – which knocks bread & butter pudding knockers like me, firmly back into their place. Light, creamy, dreamy and flavoursome – banishing all (bad) memories of school puddings once and for all.Good wine list catering to all palates and budgets; and no sniffiness when you ask for tap rather than bottled water !Forget the rest, this really is the best ! Top Quality in Swansea We dined here on a Saturday evening. The food was absolutely top quality. I have even been converted back to laver bread after trying it with the delicious scallops! We both had the welsh trio of lamb (in a mini shephards pie), beef and venison for a main, and it was outstanding – the best venison I’ve ever had, and the steak was first-rate too. Looking for fault, perhaps the lamb Shephards’ pie was a little ordinary, but overall it was the best main we’ve had in Swansea. The specials board can be difficult to read for a few tables, and you are packed in a little tight.If you are on a budget, it’s worth knowing that they serve drinks other than those on the wine list, but there isn’t a drinks list anywhere. Believe the hype! It’s a superb little place. Sneaky Supper Took advantage of a free evening and a very handy voucher that gave us the 6 course taster menu at an amazing price. Our second visit to this restaurant did not disappoint. The food is excellent, service to match. We will be back, soon hopefully. Above average but could be excellent We had a lovely lunch here. It’s a small place and our server kept apologising for the waits which were fine and not excessive! Very reasonable lunch menu- we both loved our starters. The mains were fine but not as good as the starters. The reason I can only give 4 stars. The service needs a few tweaks. Two servers on duty and they were both lovely and friendly. But… we had to ask for a spoon for the soup starter, a steak knife for the main course and our Prosecco was brought to us in an ice bucket but once the bottle was dispatched into the table the ice bucket was taken. Also I was asked to place orders for me and my partner while he was in the loo. None of this are dealbreakers- they were lovely and I hope this is constructively (recognise they were busy!) – but the focus seemed a bit off. We’ll come again probably! One of the Very Best Restaurants in or around Swansea. We often have lunch or dinner at the Chelsea Cafe and have done for a number of years.The food and service is always first class and the atmosphere is very pleasant.The menu is extensive and there are also daily specials to choose from, so there will be something to suit all tastes.The wine list is also good, albeit a bit pricey, but not more than other comparable restaurants.We highly recommend the Chelsea Cafe for lunch and for dinner and for special occasions. Great food good service Eaten there quite a few times and the food is always good and the service excellentMust be the best restaurant in Swansea great seafood 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. 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 Cosy this small restaurant was hard to find but well worth the trek in the Swansea rain. We hadn’t booked but arrived just before 12 and they accommodated us. I’d recommend booking as the place was at full capacity by the time we left. The staff were so sweet and took our coats. They have a nice set lunch menu as well as daily specials on the board in this intimate restaurant. We both opted for the fish and chips which was nice enough but not the best I’ve ever had. The dessert was delicious as was the wine. It’s a little pricey but worth a visit. Find this hidden gem opposite the clock work magpie down a walkway between the cross keys and just before wind street. Beautifully presented food , excellent quality very fresh. Fabulous food lovely intimate surroundings, definitely a two rosette restaurant,well worth a visit. I had my birthday party here,we took over the whole restaurant and the standard was exceptional, everyone was so impressed with the food thank you all for a memorable evening. 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. Beaujolais Nouveau Ate at this restaurant with friends for the first time on Beaujolais Nouveau Day. Restaurant was busy with great atmosphere. Set menu all sounded delicious. Had salmon and crab starter, beef main and profiteroles as dessert. Considering how busy it was, service was quick and efficient. Food was delicious too. Looking forward to visiting when not quite so busy! Cosy City Haunt Tucked away in a quaint little street just off Swansea’s popular Wind Street is this super restaurant. The menu is local, fresh and really good value. Very stylish and beautifully presented. Worth a visit to discover their fresh fish dishes. Leaving Do Recently went to the restaurant for a colleagues retirement do, there was ten of us so we were seated in the basement. It was lovely and cool down there compared to upstairs during all this hot weather. I had ordered the fish cake for starters and the duck as my main. Both were beautiful with the duck meat just falling off the bone. Great service and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend. Wonderful food and service Lovely food, wonderful service very reasonable price well done we had a great time food really tasty, starters main meal and dessert Christmas meal excellent food. fillet steak was cooked to perfection. every staff member was so friendly despite being run ragged. Let us know what we were able to do for you.