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A quiet Thursday night but a wonderful meal Took advantage of the “Living Social” 2 for £38 deal and visited for the first time on a Thursday evening. The 3 course meal with a drink did not disappoint and we will certainly visit again. (Possibly for a lunch ). Convenient and nice !!(Excellent service from the waitress)
First timers but will be back Beautiful food and excellent service from Molly. We enjoyed a lovely lunch here. We bought a Travelzoo tasting menu; from the bread to the petit fours, everything was delicious and the atmosphere was very relaxed for a great experience. There were a few ingredients that aren’t my favourite, but the combinations worked wonders. My partner wants to return as soon as we can to try the excellent value for money set lunch menus. I would thoroughly recommend Hanson’s, can’t wait to return!! The only photo I took was the quail scotch egg with roast pepper aioli & parmentier of pancetta, black pudding & vegetables. Lovely presentation and flavours. The food was so scrummy, we just dived in and forgot to take any pictures to remind ourselves! 
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. Stunning food not extortionate prices Have eaten here a few times. Have never had a bad meal . Beautiful presentation of tasty food and lovely staff. Small room but carries sound a bit too easily so you feel you have to tone your conversation down when you are in a group because you don’t want to disturb the loved up couples 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. 
Not sure about the second rosette? My fiance and I booked to eat at the Chelsea Cafe shortly after hearing that they had been awarded their 2nd rosette, we had eaten there before and enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately, on this occasion we were given a horrible table right by the door, I appreciate that someone has to sit there but with the cold weather and persons walking in and out I had to sit in the restaurant with my jacket on. Our table also appeared to be in some sort of bermuda triangle as the waiting staff paid little attention to us and we ended up eating our starters without the wine we had ordered. The starters, while being very tasty, were missing a certain something, that would be the lobster that was supposed to appear in the ‘lobster and crayfish risotto’, we were told that there was no crayfish and so the chef would put extra lobster in the starter and I can quite honestly say that there was not a scrap of lobster to be seen (or eaten). I did not manage to enjoy my main course of the confit duck firstly because I was still annoyed about our starters and secondly because there was not much taste to it, it was very greasy and I have had much better to be honest. Lastly, the desserts were in fact very nice but not nice enough to make up for the rest of our visit. Just Simply Fantastic The title says it all. Wonderful food cooked with so much passion by chef and owner Andrew Hanson. We arrived on a Friday night to a really warm welcome. The ambience was intimate with the staff on hand just when needed. We had scallops to start which were cooked perfectly and Lamb as main course (not my usual choice but were just so tender). My wife had the hake which she said just melted in the mouth. We were quite full by this time but were recommend the trio of desserts with two spoons which topped off a wonderful gastronomic experience. Would thoroughly recommend and no doubt will be back soon. Saturday lunchtime My wife and I booked lunch at the Chelsea. We sat upstairs and there is a small downstairs room as well. There were 2 large parties of ladies also in the restaurant. We were well received by the attentive staff. The service and especially the food was excellent. Advice is to pre book because this little gem of a restaurant is very popular. The chef here is consistent , I wish the service was . The food you can not fault , the service varies , either the waitresses are not trained sufficiently or are there part time and not really bothered , they are not bad but just not up to the standard one would expect to accompany such cooking . On the other hand We have very good service from a couple of Waiters who have or still do work there , its odd .As an aside , we were due some change , approx thirteen pounds , it never came back it was assumed it was the tip , yes it was part of it , but if they had not assumed , which they should not have done , they would have actually had it made up to the full ten per cent , a costly assumption , change should always be returned as a courtesy .You will not be dis-appointed with what you choose to eat though. 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 Super restaurant, What can i say about this restaurant it was stunning from beginning to end, our starters of scallops was stunning and the main courses were just mouth watering staff were excellent a really relaxed feel and the rosettes on the wall are well justified. Keep up the good work here this is truly one of the most enjoyable meals we have had in a few years. wish there was more of this restaurant standard available to us in Ireland. There food and wine was not overpriced either. 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. 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. A little gem Took a friend out on a special birthday lunch didn’t know what to expect and we were not disappointed. The restaurant is small and friendly, the food was excellent, as was the service and the house white was delicious. Cant wait to go back. 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 6th visit just as good as the first Hanson’s was written up in the Sunday Times last week, the review is accurate from my experience, I find it difficult to understand why this exceptionally good restaurant, which is good value for the standard it sets, isn’t higher in the ratings. Andrew Hanson deserves better, it must be hard work to produce consistently good meals. Not only have I recommended this to many friends but I intend to go there often. Unfortunately Swansea has a number of other good restaurants that deserve patronage too.I rated the atmosphere lower because of the downstairs seating on this occasion, upstairs is more fun. 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! GREAT FOOD Been to Hansons a few times in the past but not for about a year. Was just looking for somewhere a little different for a Saturday lunch, so called in on the off chance and there was a table available, even though they were pretty busy. Having read some of the view I half echo their comments… the food is outstanding – there was nothing to complain about… ok at £13.50 it was a little more than most lunchtime places and it actually came to more than that as veg was £3.50 extra for a very small portion, wine by the glass was also expensive, but in fairness the food was brilliant and I personally didnt mind paying that bit extra. The service was good, but lacking – just not attentive.. things like finishing your wine and then waiting for ages and not even being asked if you want another glass untill I asked when my main was put down – I would not say its bad service by any means but they could do a bit more and therefore improve their takings! A lovely place, have to say. If you want an intimate dining experience I would suggest the place is too small as you are very near each others tables but if you like the buzz of atmosphere then that isnt a problem. A lovely evening What a delightful restaurant in the centre of Swansea with a cosy atmosphere, delicious choices on the menu and reasonably priced wine.We visited on a Monday when many restaurants are shut and you would not expect a great atmosphere, but Hansons did provide a good venue with a warm friendly and romantic setting.The menu is exciting. Emphasis was on fish with many interesting variations for starters mains and specials. That said I had the rack of local lamb. Delicious.The waitress was a lovely young lady and made us feel very welcome.As I said, a lovely evening, and if you are local or visiting Swansea and want a special meal…this could be the place for you! 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! Great food Whether you like meat or fish this place has an excellent cooking standard… It has a quiet intimate setting without too many tables giving a cosy atmosphere. The service is personal and not over bearing, the waiting staff are very lovely and set a lovely tone. I am a fish eater and the scallops were outstanding nit a lot of places get the right, and my parter a big meat eater was delighted with the racj of lamb stating it was second to none. Many visits. The venue is nicely intimate, and the food great.The atmosphere is most pleasantand the staff polite and efficient.Been many times and never disappointed. 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. Delicious food and great service! I always book dinner at Hanson at the Chelsea whenever I am in Swansea: I’ve tried various restaurants in this city and this is by far the best!.(I have now been 3 times and have just booked a 4th)The food is superb; amazing tastes and beautifully presented. Excellent wine list.It is perfect for dinner a deux or supper with friends. The atmosphere is cosy and informal; the staff attentive and cheerful. Fabulous meal Wow. We just completed six weeks in Wales and Greece and had some fabulous meals but our meal at Hanson’s was my favourite. Service is friendly, helpful and professional. I had hake, my wife and aunt sea bass. Both dishes were superb. Can’t remember my appetizer but it was superb too. Bread and butter pudding for dessert is sensational! Everything about this place is top notch. You need a reservation. I can’t wait to go back there on our next visit to Swansea. Very nice lunch and good value ! Called in for a set lunch last Friday We had the venison ragu to start ( very nice but could have done with more seasoning) We had the pork belly and baked cod for mains. Both were delicious and decent portions At £24 for two courses it was excellent value Recommended Birthday Treat at the Chelsea Cafe. We as a group of friends visited the Chelsea Cafe for a birthday lunch and it was fantastic as always.The food and service is first class, I would truly say that this is the best restaurant in and around Swansea and we frequently dine out at many different places.I thoroughly recommend Hanson at the Chelsea cafe. Gourmet Excellent food with diverse choice in an unassuming location. So close to Christmas we were lucky to get a table. First visit Lunch visit set lunch was full of choice very reasonable and the food was excellent. 4 diners all had different starters and mains all very impressed. Highly recommended restaurant. An Unforgettable Experience. Wow, where do I start… The 3 of us were treated like royalty from the moment we walked through the door. The young front of house staff were truly magnificent throughout the evening. The food we had was absolutely amazing, for starters I had the Venison Ragu, my son had the Crab and my partner had the Salmon, for mains I had the Lamb and my partner and son had the Beef. We all even had Deserts as we didn’t want to leave the restaurant. The whole experience will stay with us for a very long time and the next time we are visiting my son in Swansea we shall definitely be booking a table. Superb small, cosy, and excellent service only topped by the food.Hansons run 2 sittings per evening 7pm and 9pm. You will need to book and suggest that you go for the 7pm slot as I was gutted that they had run out of specials by 9pm. The scallops with pancetta and Lavabread crumble is to die for.Not bad value either. Saturday evening family meal Excellent service by frieindly patient staff, food top class, picture on a plate , simply delicious, unable to fault any dish. Big thanks to all at restaurant . Great food beautifully presented and excellent service We booked Hanson at the Chelsea for a birthday dinner and were not disappointed.There was one piece of brocolli which was more uncooked than al dente but other than that minor glitch the food was excellent, the presentation impeccable and the service perfect. I do have one criticism though – not about the food or service. They advertise a fish restaurant award for 2005. I fail to see its relevance after 10 years in a restaurant that has very few fish dishes on their menu. It also risks misleading anyone who doesn’t check the menu. Time to forget it Hanson. 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. Lunchtime visit. Visited for birthday celebration lunch. Small restaurant in the middle of the city – seats approximately 30. Good choice on menu. Chose from lunch time menu and had chose the two course menu not three course. There was also a set lunch menu. Service was quite slow but enabled us to catch up on news as we hadn’t seen each other for a while. Would visit this restaurant again on a special occasion. Best Rack of Lamb! Lovely dinner at the Chelsea. Hands down the best rack of lamb I had in Wales. Charming little spot, definitely make a reservation as there aren’t too many tables. Affordable good wines. Don’t miss it! Excellent lunch would recommend Very nice menu, we went for the three course set menu. The starters were excellent, main courses were good but not as good as we expected. We had a cod and mash dish which was a little under cooked and a liver and bacon with hand cut chips which was very nice but lacked a rich sauce. However the desserts were fantastic, bread and butter pudding and a wonderful cheesecake.Restaurant was quiet probably due to the bank holiday week. Service was excellent and very friendly, we would definitely go back, next time in the evening. Birthday day lunch with the girls We visited the Chelsea on my birthday, as a party of six, this restaurant never lets you down, the food and staff are second to none , must go more often. Birthday dinner It was our first time visiting this restaurant and it will not be are last – IT WAS FANTASTIC The food was amazing, my husband had the lamb and mini shepherds pie – he hasn’t stopped talking about the flavours in the shepherds pie😀 stunning.The whole evening was fantastic and the waitress was amazing – nothing too much trouble for her and so down to earth.We cannot wait to go back x 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. Fantastic food and service Celebrated our anniversary with a wonderful three course lunch. Each course we had was delicious. The service provided by Molly made the whole experience perfect. Can’t wait to return. 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. 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 Hadn’t visited for some time, but not disappointed. lovely tasty food and decent wine too. The pastry on the beef bourguignon was fantastic. Fantastic Went for lunch for our anniversary. The meal was absolutely outstanding. My wife had the 7 course taster menu. She said it was the best meal she ever had. I had the venison Ragu to start, ribeye for main and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. I don’t think I gave ever had a nicer steak. It was cooked perfectly all the way through.Andrew , the owner came out after he had finished cooking and sat down to talk to us. Such a lovely touch. I would recommend anyone to go and have food at the restaurant as I believe it is the best restaurant in Swansea We will definitely be going back! SUBLIME Meal was simply outstanding. Husband had the mackerel to start I had the goats cheese, duck and fillet of steak for mains. Service was sublime – highly recommended and will return. Eating with friends Our Dining Out group decided to eat here after the long gap of lockdown and were not disappointed. Every person came away extremely happy and all have said how do we beat that? Being an older age range group we really messed them about on numbers with cancellations and then extra people who wanted to come and they were totally unfazed. There was no choosing our menu in advance which is common with larger numbers. Not a person said that they had not enjoyed the meal which was served by charming staff. Recommend the prawn and crab tian and the duck confit was also extremely good but too large for one to my husband’s delight. Fantastic Often come here to celebrate birthdays with the family. Amazing food and fantastic service. Love the steak! Worth a Visit!! This is our second time we have eaten at this restaurant. All I can say is the food is outstanding! Be aware the portions are quite big so make sure you are hungry! You would need to book as they are very popular! We are bringing some friends to try this restaurant as we have raved on about it! We will see you again can’t wait, local produce at its best proud to be welsh! Again, we had a lovely lunch. We had not booked but we were lucky this time, perhaps people are saving for Christmas ! There are several options to choose from on all three courses so you should find something for every pallet. Value for money, two course £12.95 or three course £16.95. The menu does change but I can recommend for starter the goats cheese, it just melts in your mouth, for main course then it’s the fresh salmon or the beef pie and as for dessert, which you should just have, then the choice is ……..bread and butter pudding. It’s a small restaurant which can get a little cramped and unfortunately tables are a little close together, also the front door opens directly into the room which then gets a little chilly. The waitress again was very pleasant and we did not feel rushed. Great night out Went for a colleagues leaving dinner. Not been here for a while and the food was amazing. The whole evening was perfect, great service, lovely wines and food cooked to perfection. The beef three ways is stunning, with hand cooked chips. They do a special lunch menu which is of great value. Highly recommended! excellent lovely restaurant beautiful service great food had a lovely meal with my wife which we enjoyed immensely the waiter could not do enough Awesome got better!! We went there again a year after our last visit & I was a bit wary as I didn’t possibly think it could match the expectations from our wonderful experience of last time. Well it didn’t……it was way way better! This must be the best restaurant in Swansea. If you only eat out once this Xmas, make it here, I cannot praise the food or staff enough. You pay for quality and this place delivers……. A MUST go to Reastaurant Exceptionally good food. There doesn’t seem to be much choice of fish restaurants in Swansea ( outside of fish and chip shops ) that we could find, but the Hanson came up and we decided to give it a go and managed to get a reservation for the evening on the day.It’s a varied menu but we both went for fish dishes in the shape of sea bass fillets and the sea food medley and both we truly superb.Young serving staff who were keen, but perhaps not up to the same quality as the food but then that was a tall bar to reach and didn’t take away from the fact that this was one of the best restaurant meals we’ve had in many years.As other reviewers have said this restaurant is not cheap, but then this quality isn’t. 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. Very good Bra service, fantastisk mat och bra stämning. Ljudnivån var helt perfekt – hörbarhet 10. Vi kan rekommendera denna restaurang till alla. A small gem in a big city! Went as a group of 6 including a 3 year old boy, for dinner on a tuesday. A bit tricky to find the place. Small but cozy. The service was by a lone waiter who did a good job covering all the 3 tables with diners on that night AND managing to engage and entertain the 3 year old. I went for the £19.95 3 course set menu while the rest ordered a la carte. The bread was not bad( not warm though), but as this is the first ‘dish’ which you normally taste in a restaurant, I am sure they should try and produce something better. My starter mussels in a creamy sauce was very good with some intense delicious flavours and not surprisingly the sauce was finished off with the bread by my co-diners…and the mussels were chunky and fresh. I had salmon for the main course which was quiet good as well. I also managed to sample some of the food of my friends. The carrot and coriander soup was a touch too sweet, but still very good. The lamb steaks were excellent and the wild sea bass was perfect. Desserts were cheescake, creme brule and ice cream – all good( but could be better). All in all, we had a lovely evening with no faults with either the food or the service. Didn’t realise that the restaurant had 2 AA rosettes and I think it thoroughly deserves it. Glad we discovered this place as I do agree with one of the diner’s review that Swansea ( surprisingly for a big city) has a dearth of good restaurants. Will defenitely return. Superb food First visit so only had reviews to go by. The restaurant is small so some people might not like that aspect. However, we had no complaints about the food. The waitress was very polite but I think she needed a little more training. When I asked what the catch of the day was she didn’t know and had to ask the chef. She should have been told that as soon as she started her shift. We had 3 courses each and each one was excellent. For our main course I had fish and my husband had steak which we both raved about. The choice of wine is also excellent. Will definitely visit when next in the area. 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. Just amazing Booked this hidden gem for my birthday and I’m so glad we did. There’s a reason why this restaurant has so many awards. The food.It’s so hard to find somewhere different to eat away from chains these days, so when we came across this independent restaurant we had to try it and I’m glad we did. The welcome we received when we walked in was fantastic and we were given a choice of tables, which was nice. The service throughout the meal was perfect. Very attentive and extremely polite and helpful. The food itself was divine. Everything we had was cooked to perfection and the flavours were amazing.If you are used to dining in chain restaurants then the potion sizes might seem small, however the quality of the food is second to none and to be honest we had three courses and by the end of it all we were glad the potion sizes were what they were and no bigger!If you are fed up of eating in a high street, chain eatery, or if you want to celebrate an occasion, look no further that this place. Yes it’s a little more expensive than some, but you are paying for quality of food.I would certainly recommend this place to everyone, in fact I can’t wait to go back myself. I wish I had been nicer to the overworked young waiter. We were in Swansea for a rather emotional event; the dispersal of ashes of two relatives in the sea at Mumbles, a pair where the couple had owned a house and been happy. It was the husband’s birthday and also mine, although I chose not to mention this. We took our hostess, who was the late gentleman’s relative, to Hanson at the Chelsea to thank her for her hospitality. A very nice young man was the only waiter. He did apologise later for the wait, but he was all on his own and very busy. He obviously wanted to do his best. I decided that I wanted a cold glass of Fino or Manzanilla. I had forgotten that sherry is no longer a fashionable drink; perhaps it’s true that no Briton under the age of fifty drinks it. I got a glass of sweet sherry; the glass was warm to the touch. I had asked for an ice cold glass of very dry sherry. However, my drink was quickly replaced. The white house wine was very palatable. My husband had a gin and tonic (no Bombay Sapphire on offer) and a Chenin Pinot Grigio. We had starters. Our hostess had the goat’s cheese tart, I had the chicken liver terrine and my husband chose the crab mousse. All were excellent. We chose the Dover Sole and our friend had fish and chips. The food was worth the slightly long wait; not an excessive time, though. As we are all upwards of seventy we did not have room for a pudding, but envied other diners what they were sampling. My husand and I had an espresso and an Americano with a little cold milk but our hostess declined coffee. “BEAUTIFULLY COOKED AND PRESENTATION WAS STUNNING” Visited this restaurant last night September 15th, along with my husband and 11 year old son. We all had a three course meal and every plate was beautifully presented. My husband had the french onion soup, which was to die for. My son and I both had the scallopes, which were beautifully presented and tasty. The duck was also to die for….just melted in the mouth. My husband had the bass and my son had the sirloin both of which were also lovely. Desserts …. Well what can I say…..All homemade, the lemon tart….Gorgeous…..The chocolate pecan tart….Gorgeous. As for the restaurant, it is a lovely relaxing atmosphere, and a lovely helpful waitress.I definitely recommend this restaurant for any occasion and will certainly be going back there. 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. Good food good service Eight of us ate at Hansons the food was good as was the service. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Only down side was there are lots of covers in a small area. 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. 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! 21st Birthday- Round 2. I was treated to a meal here to celebrate my 21st birthday (might have been my 30th…not too sure). I didnt know where I was going and had never been here before…..BUT it did not disappoint!! The food was outstanding and the 2 bottles of wine were even better. The staff were fantastic! Really helpful, friendly and welcoming. Some of the best service I’ve ever recieved while dining out. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate my 30th….I mean my 21st!!! Belle of At At Mary’s A simple unfussy environment. An excellent balance of precision and imagination. Reasonable table d’hote prices. A really high class restaurant. We’ll be back. Great food Whether you like meat or fish this place has an excellent cooking standard… It has a quiet intimate setting without too many tables giving a cosy atmosphere. The service is personal and not over bearing, the waiting staff are very lovely and set a lovely tone. I am a fish eater and the scallops were outstanding nit a lot of places get the right, and my parter a big meat eater was delighted with the racj of lamb stating it was second to none. 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 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! Amazing! Been to the Chelsea Cafe many times and always had a lovely meal there. Can’t recommend it highly enough! Birthday lunch Excellent lunch. Food very good. Service amazing. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and we will visit again soon Excellent food and service I eat here regularly as it is one of my favourite restaurants in Swansea. I visited with friends this week to celebrate Christmas. It was busy but the service was friendly and efficient. We ate from the lunch menu. To start I had the chicken liver parfait with chutney and warm walnut bread which was delicious. For the main it was baked hake on a bed of welsh rarebit and mash. The fish was succulent and the combination of flavours worked well. For dessert I had the chocolate tart which set my taste buds tingling, coffee rounded off one of the best meals I have had for a while. The three course lunch menu is £19.95 and worth every penny and, if you haven’t done so before, I would recommend a visit. One thing to note however, if you have mobility problems, is that the toilet is upstairs with no lift. 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. Evening Meal with a friend We asked what the chef recommended. He said, via the waitress, Mollie, that the Halibut was exceptionally good that day (6th June). We took his advice. It was ‘melt in the mouth’ delicious. Always an excellent meal whether day or evening. As my old school friend who now lives in Canada was over at her birthday time.. I naturally took her to the best restaurant in Swansea. Possibly the best food I’ve ever eaten Visited Friday just gone with my wife for a special occasion and was thoroughly impressed. Service was good and the food absolutely fantastic! Yes it’s not the cheapest restaurant but you very much get what you pay for!We will certainly visit again Gastronomic delight Booked this through an offer with travel zoo, and didn’t really know what to expect. We were absolutely delighted!! There was a great selection of starters, main courses and desserts, not to mention an excellent wine list. The staff were very friendly and welcoming – nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious, all three courses served with a very nice bottle of red. It was a fun evening, and although the restaurant was full it still felt intimate. We shall most definitely visit here again, and would have no hesitation in recommending. wow The restaurant sn’t very big but it’s a bit of a hidden gem to be honest. I didn’t know anything about it but was recommended by a collegure so decided to treat the misses to some dinner.The steak was probably the best steak that I’ve ever tasted. Just melt in your mouth. It was so good. I cannot wait to dine there again! 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. 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! Fantastic experience, delicious food I came across this restaurant after googling for a classy/upper market restaurant to celebrate a job promotion for my partner and the menu online looked fantastic with a large variety. We got a table with no trouble for Friday evening at 7pm. The place itself is very simple but cute, it’s quite small but gives quite an intimate and cosy vibe. I was initially quite disappointed as the menu given to us was completely different from the online one – I am someone who always checks online before I go to any restaurant, so I was questioning whether to stay as there wasn’t anything I had planned to get on the menu and myself and my partner love lobster so I wanted to go here specifically for that (so don’t check online before coming as it is different! If the restaurant could update the online menu it would be super helpful!). We decided to stay and throw our ideas out the window and get the 7-course taster menu as this seemed like fantastic value for money. I am so glad we didn’t leave!! If you come here, you MUST get the 7-course taster menu. It is only £50 and includes starters, mains, and a dessert as well as petit fours (coffee/tea and a little chocolate). The food itself was delicious – simple flavours done incredibly well, the micro herbs adding so much freshness and flavour, and the quality of the produce was sublime. I could not fault a single dish – the venison, the scallops, the salmon, all amazing, and the chocolate torte was one of the best I’ve ever had. We opted for the cheese board at £5 extra per person – we ended up paying £7.50 for a smaller sharer which was great value for money. We weren’t the biggest fans of the cheese board due to the chutney being quite a strange flavour, like 5 spice/christmassy, and not being a big fan of the selection available (i.e., we’d rather have had a strong cheddar over the wensleydale), so we’d give this a miss next time but it was good quality cheese if you’re questioning whether to get it. Overall, we were super impressed with this place and could not believe the price margin. The service was impeccable, we received fresh cutlery after every course, offered frequent drinks top ups, and were not disappointed with the experience at all. We definitely plan on coming again as this place impressed us massively (and the downfalls mentioned in the review were very minor and didn’t ruin our experience at all!!). We had the 7-course taster, extra cheese board, and a bottle of white wine and the meal came to around £160 including a 10% tip. You will not get the same taster menu experience anywhere else for that value. Thank you to the restaurant for making our celebration a great experience. Sublime Whilst in Swansea, my companions and I decided another culinary journey was in order; needless to say this led me back to Trip Advisor to define our path. Surprisingly our third choice, Hanson at the Chelsea, was decided for us as the alternatives were already fully booked however – on this occasion – I am glad they were.The small restaurant on St. Mary’s Street is surrounded by the off-putting night life of Swansea, but when you cross the threshold and are taken to your table you easily forget this. Our waiter on that particular evening was the personification of charm and an expert in his field. From waiting patiently for us to deliberate which wine to sample (a full bodied Syrah from Chile) and telling us how certain parts of the meal have been prepared and cooked when asked—all the while keeping us entertained with his good humour and quick wit.On to the food which was our reason for being there and the chief delight of our experience. For starters one of my companions and I both opted for the scallops on a bed of risotto accompanied by black pudding and a small salad. Never before have I had scallops cooked so tenderly, the flesh so supple it seemingly melted in your mouth. The black pudding was, likewise, elevated to new culinary heights: no oatmeal logged sausage was this but a tender, light, disc that left us longing for more.After such an excellent start we eagerly awaited our mains and were, once again, far from disappointed. Two of our group choose the eight hour slow roasted pork belly served over sage and onion mashed potatoes with scrumpy apple sauce and a pink lady glaze. However what the menu didn’t mention and which truly brought the dish together – from the creamy potatoes, roll of pork belly meat so tender it fell apart at the merest suggestion of contact with the fork, and sweet but ever so slightly tart apple sauce – was a mustard sauce that perfectly complimented every element. Rarely does one have a dish where each element works so well in combination with every other, taken as a whole or in varying combinations.With such a high standard set so far it would have bordered on impoliteness to not sample the desserts. Fortunately, for one of my companions who finds decision making more taxing than the rest, a sample is exactly what was on offer. The trio of desserts consisted of a dark Belgian chocolate pudding topped with sauce anglaise, Baileys crème brûlée, and oven baked apple crumble. Each was superb: the sauce anglaise pairing beautifully with the silky smooth chocolate and verging on being worthy of a pot all to itself and the crème brûlée having a wonderful contrast between the crackle of the caramalized top and the rich creamy pudding inside. This other desserts my companions and I choose were similarly excellent, decadent, and worth savouring from the first mouthful to the last.Every dish each of my companions and I had was cooked to perfection, the portions generous, the tastes balanced expertly, and the meal plated masterfully. It must be said that the chef is extremely talented in his delicate execution of fine cuisine.I could only make constructive comments that would improve my experience, none of which are necessary: updating the decor would provide an even better first impression and improve cleanliness and providing aperitifs and petit fours wouldn’t go amiss. But those points aside – I will be dining at Hanson at the Chelsea upon my next visit to Wales and implore all readers to do the same. best meal wow top notch amazing food. all freshly prepared using local ingredients. 5 of us went for a family meal here and it was delicious. everything cooked to perfection and we paired it with a margaux . great food and lovely service. Love the fact no salt and pepper on the table, if you wanted it or added sauces just needed to ask. also thanks for the buttered gluten free toast for the pate that was an appreciated gesture. 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 Filling time A very pleasant experience, my first visit was only to fill time waiting for the new bond film to start.my wife who is a regular persuaded me to try it. On appearance it looks as if the premises have seen better days, the specials menu was enough for us as we were only killing time. Although it was midday the restaurant which was empty when we arrived soon filled up, giving me confidence that the tired image hid a possible surprise. They were right , a very good lunch which begs a return evening visit. Looking forward to it.Ps enjoyed the bond film too. Shame I don’t like fish! Excellent meal but when I went limited choice of meat or veggie dishes – it was a long time ago so check – this may have changed, Quite Good Monday night and now much open in Swansea but we found this little gem. I deed seem out of the way, generally in the midst of the pubs and heavy drinking areas on and off Wind Street. But this is a real restaurant with nice traditional food. We dined well and did not break the budget. Very sweet and kind service. Nice quiet atmosphere. Excellent restaurant Excellent experience. Front of house staff were very efficient and helpful. The food was really great. I have recommended Hanson to a number of our friends. We have eaten at the restaurant a number of times and we have never been disappointed. Fantastic Food! Lovely Place! I’ve been going here for a number of years now. The standard of the food is consistently high – an innovative menu and excellent service. This really is a hidden gem. 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. What a Place What can I say….this is such a good place to eat. The lunch menu offers such good value it is a place you should visit! Top notch. 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 …….. Amazing lunch This restaurant is so good. Food and service are excellent. We had a delicious lunch from the reasonably-priced menu. Fantastic well,what can I say. It was perfect!!service friendly and attentive, food arrived quickly and was excellent. It must be one of the best fish restaurants around. Great Evening Meal Five of us dined here as working in the area. It had come highly recommended and it certainly didn’t fa8l to impress. From start to finish everything from service, wine, food, ambiance etc. was as close to perfect as it gets. Will definitely return. Tasty food We went last night and the staff were very attentive but the real star of the show was the food. Absolutely perfectly cooked and enough that everyone went home full. There were a couple of vegan options on the menu too. Have been twice before and will go again. Let us know what we were able to do for you.