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Few U.K. cities can rival Swansea, Wales for choice and quality of restaurants - with such spectacular sea views. Anything you could crave is here - over a hundred restaurants specialising in everything from European cuisine such as Welsh, Italian, Spanish, French and Austrian, to the more exotic Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian. Swansea's famed restaurants include Patrick's and Gallini's - all recently patronised by Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones on their various visits to Catherine's home in Swansea. And the proprietor of The Mermaid in Mumbles cooked for HM The Queen on her 2008 visit to open the LC. If you have a penchant for the fruits of the sea, Swansea's fresh sea food caught daily in these waters is unrivalled. The variety of Bangladeshi ("Indian") restaurants is bewildering, and are justly popular. This restaurants list is not exhaustive, and it excludes many of Swansea's cosy and traditional pub restaurants which also number possibly a hundred more. The astounding Miah's Tandoor is an elegant experience situated in a sumptuously converted Victorian church. Glorious Gower peninsular offers one of the finest U.K. restaurants (according to Egon Ronay) courtesy of the superlative Fairyhill - a five star hotel establishment set in 24 acres of exclusive parkland. Congratulations to Hansons Restaurant in Swansea Maritime Quarter - one of the city's multi-award winners. And for that special touch of Edwardian Grandeur, you won't find better than Morgan's -or the superbly refurbished art deco Grand Hotel. Swansea's latest fine-dining sensation is The Penthouse, a breathtaking restaurant situated on the top floor of Swansea's tallest building - the Meridian Quays in Swansea Maritime Quarter, which offers 360-degree panoramic views directly over Swansea Bay and the surrounding landscape. For our exclusive restaurant review, click here for The Bay View Included in the following listings are webmaster Pete's uncensored comments ! |
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698 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4EH Tel: 01792 361616 | |
| Abernethy's a la carte |
Marriott Hotel, Maritime Quarter Swansea SA1 3SS Tel: 01792 642020 | |
| Amore Italian |
18
Princess Way Swansea SA1 3LW Tel: 01792 465465 |
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| Abid Bangladeshi |
21
Dillwyn Street Swansea SA1 Tel: 01792 655030 | |
| Anarkali Tandoori Bangladeshi - past its best.. cross the road and head for Miah's! |
80 St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4BQ Tel: 01792 650549 | |
| Antons Restaurant |
1 Wind Street, Swansea SA1 1DE Tel: 01792 461678 | |
| Ask Restaurant |
6 Wind Street Swansea SA1 1DF Tel: 01792 477070 | |
| Balti Cottage Bangladeshi |
29 Alexandra Rd., Swansea SA1 5DG Tel: 01792 301661 | |
| Balti Palace Bangladeshi |
22a Woodfield Street Morriston, Swansea Tel: 01792 797020 | |
| Bay of Bengal Bangladeshi |
614 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4EA Tel: 01792 366646 | |
| The
Bay View Thai |
400 Oystermouth Rd., Swansea SA1 3UL Tel: 01792 652610 | |
| - Read our EXCLUSIVE review in full - | ||
| Beaches a la carte |
Grand Hotel, High Street, Swansea SA1 1NX Tel: 01792 645898 | |
| Bella Napoli Italian |
66 Wind Street, Swansea SA1 1EQ Tel: 01792 644611 | |
| Bengal Brasserie Bangladeshi |
67 Walter Rd., Uplands Swansea SA1 4PT Tel: 01792 641316 | |
| Big Fish |
56 Wind Street Swansea SA1 1EG Tel: 01792 456110 | |
| Bishops |
27 Herbert St., Pontardawe Swansea SA8 4EB Tel: 01792 869711 | |
| Bizzie Lizzies Bistro Vegetarian - help boost your karma at one of Swansea's first vegetarian establishments! |
55 Walter Rd., Swansea SA1 5PY Tel: 01792 473379 | |
| Bombay Spice Bangladeshi - relaxed surroundings and prompt, a good all round "Indian" experience |
Mill Lane, Blackpill Swansea SA3 5BD Tel: 01792 402402 | |
| C.J.'s
Restaurant Charcoal grill |
135 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4DN Tel: 01792 361246 | |
| Caffe Angeletto Italian |
13
Dillwyn Street Swansea SA1 4AQ Tel: 01792 522950 | |
| Cafe Rendezvous |
Newpark, Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL Tel: 01792 390645 | |
| Casa Nostra Italian - while the Mumbles masses head for Verdi's, get the real deal here!
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650 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4EA Tel: 01792 367147 | |
| Castellamare Italian - wide tempting menu, clay oven, great location at Mumbles Lighthouse |
Bracelet Bay, Mumbles Swansea SA3 4JT Tel: 01792 369408 | |
| Cefn Yr Erw Primate Sanctuary & traditional pub-style restaurant - a must-visit, support the rescued primates! |
Caehopkin Rd., Abercrave, Swansea Valley Tel: 01639 730276 | |
| Chattery Restaurant |
57-59 Uplands Crescent, Uplands Swansea SA2 0EZ Tel: 01792 473276 | |
| Chicago Rock | 2-3 St. Mary's Street Swansea SA1 3LH Tel: 01792 455345 | |
| Chutneys Bangladeshi |
89 Newton Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BN Tel: 01792 369329 | |
| Cockleshell - spacious and bright but it's still a chain. Expect ordinary food and miserable staff! |
Gorseinon Rd., Gorseinon Swansea SA4 9AB Tel: 01792 893594 | |
| Commercial Brewer's Fayre Restaurant - only if you're absolutely desperate. And even then.. don't bother! |
403 Gower Rd., Killay Swansea SA2 7AN Tel: 01792 203980 | |
| Conservatory a la carte |
Beaumont Hotel, 72 Walter Rd., Swansea SA1 Tel: 01792 643956 |
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56 St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4BE Tel: 01792 655603 | ||
| Dolphin Hotel a la carte |
Whitewalls, Swansea SA1 3AB Tel: 01792 650011 | ||
| Dylan Thomas Centre Restaurant |
Somerset Place, Maritime Quarter Swansea SA1 Tel: 01792 463980 | ||
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125 Samlet Rd., Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9AQ Tel: 01792 701670 | ||
| Eleo's Brasserie Spanish & Portuguese - well recommended.. and unlike La Braseria, you can book! |
32 The Kingsway Swansea SA1 5LE Tel: 01792 648609 | ||
| Ellie May's Carvery |
33-34 Wychtree St., Morriston Swansea SA6 Tel: 01792 772994 | ||
| Espresso Bar |
59-60 High Street Swansea Tel: 01792 653469 | ||
| Evergreen Cantonese |
9 St Helens
Road | ||
| Fairyhill Welsh - sumptuous, opulent, award winning & recommended by many including Egon Ronay |
Reynoldston,
Gower | ||
| Footlights Cafe a la carte |
Grand Theatre, Singleton St., Swansea SA1 3QJ Tel: 01792 478593 | ||
| Foreshore Restaurant | 674 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4EE Tel: 01792 369054 | ||
Frankie &
Benny's
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Salubrious Place, Wind St., Swansea SA1 1EE also at Morfa Shopping Park, next
to The Liberty Stadium | ||
| Gallinis Italian - Highly Recommended. Splendid marina views, great cuisine |
Fishmarket Quay, Trawler Road, Maritime
Quarter Swansea SA1 1UP Tel: 01792 467795 / 456285 | ||
| G & T's Spanish |
602 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4DL Tel: 01792 367309 | ||
| Garuda Indonesian |
18 St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4AP Tel: 01792 653388 | ||
| Gatsby's |
5-6 Swan Court, Precinct, Killay Swansea SA2 7BA Tel: 01792 203311 | ||
| Govindas Vegetarian - tempting, pure and organic |
8 Craddock Street Swansea SA1 3EN Tel: 01792 468469 | ||
| Green Dragon Bar & Bistro (Welsh Evenings "Hwyrnos" - on request) |
Green Dragon Lane Swansea SA1 1DG Tel: 01792 641437 | ||
| Gulshan Bangladeshi |
74 St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4BG Tel: 01792 456390 | ||
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Victoria Rd., Gowerton Swansea SA4 3AB Tel: 01792 872444 | ||
| Haryana Indian Cuisine Bangladeshi |
75 Woodfield St., Morriston Swansea SA6 8BQ Tel: 01792 796995 | ||
| Himachal Indian Cuisine Bangladeshi |
206 High Street Swansea SA1 1PE Tel: 01792 466644 | ||
| Hanson at Chelsea Restaurant Seafood |
17 St. Mary's Street Swansea SA1 3LH Tel: 01792 464068 |
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234 Dunvant Road, Dunvant Swansea SA2 Tel: 01792 208112 | ||
| Indian Cottage Tandoori Bangladeshi |
69 Herbert Street Pontardawe SA8 4ED Tel: 01792 830208 | ||
| Jaipuri Spice Bangladeshi |
12 Mansel Street Swansea SA1 Tel: 01792 645555 | ||
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524 Mumbles Road, Mumbles & 85 St Helen's Road, Swansea | ||
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12-14 Northampton Lane Swansea SA1 4EH Tel: 01792 459558 | ||
| Juboraj Bangladeshi |
20-21 Wind Street Swansea SA1 1DY Tel: 01792 649944 | ||
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The Old Station Building Blackpill, Swansea SA3 5AS Tel: 01792 406000 | ||
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91 Mansel Street Swansea SA1 5TZ Tel: 01792 465015 | ||
| Karma Bangladeshi |
3
Victoria Road Swansea SA1 Tel: 01792 477848 | ||
| Kasbah north African |
12 Mansel
Street Swansea SA1 5SF Tel: 01792 645555 | ||
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436 Gower Rd., Killay Swansea SA2 7AJ Tel: 01792 205449 | ||
| Knight's Seafood |
614-616 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4EA Tel: 01792 363184 | ||
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28 Wind Street Swansea SA1 1DZ Tel: 01792 469683 |
| La Prensa |
31 Wind Street Swansea SA1 | |||
| La Tasca Spanish |
Salubrious Place, Wind Street Swansea SA1 1EE Tel: 01792 643246 | |||
| Labaires a la carte |
93 Newton Road, Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BN Tel: 01792 366006 | |||
| Lal
Qila Bangladeshi - attractive bar, the most prominent Indian in Mumbles, but not a patch on "Miah's" in the city centre |
478-480 Mumbles Rd., Swansea SA3 4BX Tel: 01792 363520 | |||
| Lounge | 8-9 Wind Street Swansea SA1 1DL Tel: 01792 479180 | |||
| Lotus
Restaurant Peking, Szechuan & Cantonese |
326 Oystermouth Rd., Swansea SA1 3UJ Tel: 01792 652205 | |||
| Mambo South American - definitely recommended but unless you're a sardine avoid Friday & Saturday nights |
46 The Kingsway Swansea SA1 5HG Tel: 01792 456620 | |||
| Marina Quays |
The Waterside, Victoria Quay, Maritime Quarter,
Swansea Tel: 01792 472576 | |||
| Mediterranean Turkish BBQ |
640 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4EA Tel: 01792 363666 | |||
| Mermaid Restaurant & Coffee Lounge British |
686 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4EE Tel: 01792 367744 | |||
| Miah's Bangladeshi - unique surroundings, nothing like it in the U.K. First class authentic Bangladeshi Tandoor experience. Cardamon Lounge designer bar downstairs. Very highly recommended. | St Paul's Church, St Helens Road, Swansea SA1 4BL Tel: 01792 466244 | |||
| Moghul
Brasserie Bangladeshi |
81 St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4BQ Tel: 01792 648509 | |||
| Moonlight
Tandoori Bangladeshi |
590 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4DL Tel: 01792 360313 | |||
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Morgan's |
Somerset Place, Swansea SA1 1RR Tel: 01792 484848 | |||
| Mozarts European Fusion - the experimental fusion style cuisine is an experience in itself. Recommended. |
76b, Walter Rd., Swansea SA1 4QA Tel: 01792 655351 | |||
| Nawab
Tandoori Bangladeshi |
12 Christina St., Swansea SA1 4EW Tel: 01792 470770 | |||
| New Capriccio Italian - recommended, although the portions have reduced since the change in management. |
89 St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 3UW Tel: 01792 648804 | |||
| New Cinnamon Thai |
21 High Street Swansea SA1 1LF Tel: 01792 642880 | |||
| New Raj Curry House Bangladeshi |
82 St Helens Road Swansea SA1 4BQ Tel: 01792 645383 | |||
| Nook's American diner - ok for a drunken hen night but not for the connoisseur! |
136a St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4BL Tel: 01792 458635 | |||
| North Gower Hotel | North Gower, Llanrhidian Swansea SA3 1EE Tel: 01792 390042 | |||
| Norton House a la carte - carries an excellent reputation for quality and sobriety. |
Norton Road, Mumbles Swansea SA3 5TQ Tel: 01792 404891 | |||
| Oaktree Parc oaktreep@aol.com |
Birchgrove Rd., Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9JR Tel: 01792 817781 | |||
| Ocean Cafe
Bar |
61 Newton Road, Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BL Tel: 01792 363462 | |||
| Olchfa
House Toby Restaurant - a chain but it's a good carvery. |
Gower Rd., Sketty Swansea SA2 7AA Tel: 01792 297115 | |||
| Only 1
Indian Bangladeshi - Only had 1 curry here .. and that was enough. |
590 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4DL Tel: 01792 360313 | |||
| Opium Den Cantonese - long established and justly popular. Tak Chan's fine cuisine is well recommended |
20 Castle Street Swansea SA1 1JF Tel: 01792 456160 | |||
| Oxwich Bay
Hotel a la carte - local ingredients & specialties but not too expensive.. close enough to golden Oxwich Bay you could shake your fork at it! |
Oxwich, Gower Swansea SA3 1LS Tel: 01792 390329 | |||
| P.A.'s Winebar Seafood |
95 Newton Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4BN Tel: 01792 367723 | |||
| Paco's Spanish - overall very good but proprietors only seem to welcome their regulars! |
22c, St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4AP Tel: 01792 301522 | |||
| Paco's Steakhouse Spanish |
217 Oxford Street Swansea SA1 3BG Tel: 01792 655780 | |||
| Patrick's British - a touch of elegance compliments good old fashioned high standards. Recommended. |
638 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4EA Tel: 01792 360199 | |||
| Peppers French & a la carte |
42 Newton Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BQ Tel: 01792 361443 |
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| Pizza
Express Pizzeria - adjacent to Swansea Castle, by far the best of the national pizza chains |
40 Castle Street Swansea SA1 1HZ Tel: 01792 474320 | |||
| Pizza Hut
- mass produced, inconsistent quality.. do yourself a
big favour and go to a proper Italian
restaurant |
62 Kingsway, Swansea SA1 5HN Tel: 01792 648585 | |||
| Parc Fforestfach, Swansea SA5 4BA Tel: 01792 579957 | ||||
| Pizzeria
Vesuvio Neapolitan & Italian - good food from those cool Castellamare guys. Located in the shadow of Kilvey Hill and Liberty Stadium |
200 Neath Rd., Landore Swansea SA1 2JT Tel: 01792 648346 | |||
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Pump House Quay Maritime Quarter Swansea SA1 1TT Tel: 01792 651080 | |||
| Raj Balti
House Bangladeshi |
81 St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4BQ Tel: 01792 645383 | |||
| Raj of
India Bangladeshi |
358a, Oystermouth Rd., Swansea SA1 3UL Tel: 01792 642695 | |||
| Rajestan Bangladeshi |
39 Uplands Crescent, Uplands Swansea SA2 0NP Tel: 01792 470235 | |||
| Rajput Bangladeshi |
12 Castle Street Swansea SA1 1JF Tel: 01792 654443 | |||
| Rajputana Bangladeshi - quite a good Indian if you're unexpectedly stranded in Gorseinon |
44 High Street, Gorseinon Swansea SA4 4BT Tel: 01792 895883 | |||
| Rane
Bengal Bangladeshi |
55 Woodfield St., Morriston Swansea SA6 8BW Tel: 01792 774871 | |||
| Rendezvous Oriental & Mediterranean - recommended, great diversity. Try the seaweed! |
St. Davids Square, Princess Way, Swansea
SA1 3LG Tel: 01792 467113 | |||
| Retreat Vegan - proves you can eat and be all spiritual at the same time! |
2 Humphrey Street Swansea SA1 6BG Tel: 01792 457880 | |||
| Rossi's British fish & chips - a cut above the average "chippie" with a good range of quality fish. Shame about the polystyrene plates in the eat-in area |
235-240 Neath Road, Landore, Swansea SA1 Tel: 01792 458406 | |||
| Sam Pan Chinese & Cantonese |
604 Mumbles Rd., Mumbles Swansea SA3 4DL Tel: 01792 367531 | |||
| Schooner Indian
Restaurant Bangladeshi |
4 Prospect Place Swansea SA1 1QP Tel: 01792 466889 | |||
| Sea Garden Chinese |
Penclawdd Rd., Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3RB Tel: 01792 872886 | |||
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| Slowboat Cantonese - Swansea's first Cantonese & still very popular. You can enjoy live music while you gnaw on your spare ribs.. |
12 High Street Swansea SA1 1LE Tel: 01792 645253 | |||
| Spice Thai |
43 St Helens Road Swansea SA1 4AZ Tel: 01792 654764 | |||
| Steak By
Night - cheap but cheerful, catering chiefly for the late night drunks from Kingsway's clubland |
10 Craddock Street Swansea SA1 3EW Tel: 01792 466810 | |||
| Surma Bangladeshi |
30 St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4AP Tel: 01792 469111 | |||
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12-13 Salubrious Place Wind Street, Swansea SA1 1EF Tel: 01792 474494 |
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Pilot House Wharf, Trawler Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 1UN Tel: 01792 466200 | |||
| Toad At The Old Post
Office Pub style |
11-17 Wind Street Swansea SA1 1DP Tel: 01792 455145 | |||
| Topo Gigio Italian |
55 St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4BD Tel: 01792 467888 | |||
| Treasure |
29-33 Newton Road, Mumbles, Swansea Tel: 01792 361345 | |||
| Tree Tops a la carte |
Pengwern Road, Morriston Swansea SA6 7LW Tel: 01792 771028 | |||
| Underground Diner - theme restaurant - in need of a new theme after all these years.. how about "The Mole's Hole"? The menu also needs some fresh inspiration |
37 St Helens Road Swansea SA1 4AY Tel: 01792 649689 | |||
| Venturers Carvery |
Hilton Hotel, Lakeside, Swansea SA7 Tel: 01792 310330 | |||
| Verandah |
73
St Helens Road Swansea SA1 Tel: 01792 465506 | |||
| Verdi's Italian - great views of Swansea Bay; generally good food & ice cream but last orders are too early |
Knab Rock, Mumbles Swansea SA3 4EN Tel: 01792 369135 | |||
| Viceroy of
India Bangladeshi - one of Swansea's longest established "Indian" restaurants |
50 St. Helens Rd., Swansea SA1 4BD Tel: 01792 466898 | |||
| Vietnam
Restaurant Vietnamese & Cantonese - cosy, friendly and relaxed antidote to the customary Cantonese bedlam with a unique and 100% authentic Vietnamese twist. Highly recommended. |
36 Uplands Crescent, Uplands Swansea SA2 0PG Tel: 01792 650929 | |||
| Vivaldi
Ristorante Italian - small but good |
29 Singleton Street Swansea SA1 3QJ Tel: 01792 456780 | |||
| Vojon Bangladeshi |
13 St Helens Road Swansea SA1 4AW Tel: 01792 466658 | |||
| Welcome To Town | Llanrhidian, Gower Swansea SA3 1EH Tel: 01792 390015 | |||
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43 Mumbles Rd., West Cross Swansea SA3 5AB Tel: 01792 401143 | |||
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14-16 Orchard Street Swansea SA1 5AS Tel: 01792 472121 | |||
| Windsor Lodge British & French |
Mount Pleasant Swansea SA1 6EG Tel: 01792 642158 | |||
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