Bistro 8

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  Lynda Griffiths

  ·4 weeks ago

  “Such a great little find. A beautiful restaurant, very nicely decorated with great staff. Lunch time menu exceptional, great value for money. The food was delicious and very well cooked and presented. Their speciality dish is their cheesy garlic herb bread Mmmmmm😋”

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  Kayleigh Ashford

  ·1 month ago

  “Absolutely beautiful Sunday roast, huge portions! Cauliflower cheese was SO nice! Lovely attentive staff, nice restaurant and plenty of parking. Only downside were the roasties they were grey and not crispy. Desserts were gorgeous! Would definitely recommend and come back.”

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  Designated Snacker

  ·3 months ago

  “I’d heard good things about Bistro 8 for months so I was pleased to finally give it a try. Overall we had a enjoyable meal, although some dishes stood out more than others. The starters were the highlight. The Cajun corn ribs were packed with flavour and the pulled pork and cheddar bon bons were easily the best thing we ordered. They slapped! I went for the venison burger which was well cooked and juicy but a little heavier than I’d expected. Looking around the table, I think the pulled pork burger or lasagne may have been the better choice. The crème brûlée had a lovely flavour but was missing that classic caramelised crack on top. I’d probably give the garlic bread a miss next time. It looked great but didn’t quite deliver, so I’d rather put that money towards a couple more starters or another drink instead. Overall, the food was well presented and we had a good experience with polite service. It felt slightly pricey for what we had but I would return for say a birthday etc… and next time I’d definitely order more starters.”

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  Matthew Marshman

  ·5 months ago

  “​Visited Bistro 8 last night as a group of four. It’s widely known as one of the top-end dining options in Blackwood, and the menu prices certainly reflect that reputation. Unfortunately, the overall execution, basic service, and attention to detail on the night just didn't match the premium price tag. ​We started with two starters to share: the pork bon bons and the leek and cheese on sourdough, coming in at around £9 each. Both were just "okay," but at that price point, you expect something a bit special. The leek starter in particular was underwhelming—it felt much more like a side dish you'd get with a Sunday roast than a standalone restaurant starter. Because three of us had ordered the slow-cooked lamb rump for our mains, we actually ended up saving and repurposing the leeks to bolster our main courses. ​Things got more frustrating when the mains arrived. We had been informed beforehand that they were out of tenderstem broccoli and agreed to swap it for green beans. However, when the three lamb dishes turned up, the green beans were completely missing from all of them. ​We flagged down a waitress halfway through our meal to ask where they were, and they eventually brought out a single, tiny side dish. When we challenged this and asked if they were bringing out the rest for the other two members of our party, we were told she would "have to go and check with the kitchen." ​I know management often replies to reviews asking why issues weren't raised mid-meal, but we did raise it—and being told they'd need to consult the kitchen over a missing side dish when you are already halfway through your main course just isn't the level of service you expect for these prices. We didn't bother pursuing it further as our food was getting cold. ​To make matters worse, we noticed a pretty glaring hygiene issue while we were there. A nearby table of 8 was being cleared. Only 6 people had used it, leaving 2 pairs of cutlery untouched at the end. Instead of clearing everything to be properly washed, the staff left the "clean" cutlery in place and proceeded to spray the table down with a liquid cleaning bottle. The chemical mist sprayed all over the remaining cutlery. The table was then remade with the chemical-soaked cutlery left exactly where it was for the next party. That totally put us off We didn't bring this up as to not cause a fuss with other people eating in the dining room, and the next party also only had 6, so luckily they did not use the soiled cutlery either. ​The fourth member of our group had the lamb burger, which was decent, but the clumsy service and poor attention to basic standards really let the night down. If a venue is going to charge top-tier prices, the execution needs to be sharp. Based on last night, it just wasn't, and that's a shame. Total bill came to over £160, and in our experience, with the food we were served and the experience we had, we wouldn't be returning.”

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  Simon Pontypridd

  ·5 months ago

  “Nice food but asked for our surf and turf to be well done but came after 30 mins only medium..returned for another 10 mins to rectify but chips were only warm then! Shame as looked lovely. Deserts were lovely but pricey £9.25 each. Very busy for a week night”

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  martyn

  ·6 months ago

  “Delicious absolutely delicious The car park is small and can get full quick But there is a pay and display car park couple of minutes walk away. The staff were friendly and attentive. The menu caters for everyone and all diets. The food arrived it tasted absolutely delicious and was freshly cooked. Well worth a visit Will definitely be back”

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  Brad Willis

  ·8 months ago

  “Excellent all round dining experience. Lovely location on the river in a historic building with modern touches. Food was exceptional, particularly the famous garlic loaf absolutely must be tried! We were tempted to do starters but didnt, mains and sides was plenty, portion sizes are generous. Good selection of beers, cocktails, and liquors. Lots of staff on hand = good service. Clean, a nice smell about the place. Free parking on site. Busy even on a tuesday evening. NHS discount accepted.”

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  casey baxter

  ·9 months ago

  “We have been here on 2 separate occasions now and each time has just been perfect 🤩 We came here a year ago for the sunday dinner and everything was cooked well and the portion sizes were great! We then came here around a week ago and had food from the main menu, everything on the menu just looked great! I had the salmon gnocchi which was full of flavour and definitely filling 🤤 We also couldn’t leave without having the garlic loaf 🤤 Can’t wait to come back again!”

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  Carli Phillips

  ·10 months ago

  “Went to Bistro 8 for the first time tonight as a party of 20 for my 40th birthday.I chose here because my sister had been before and the food looked lovely. I felt like from the minute we arrived we were rushed and I feel like the waitress constantly seemed in a bad mood and impatient. Even when my birthday cake was brought out they rushed it away before I could take some pictures with it. We were asked if we wanted the bill at 9pm even though we clearly weren’t ready to leave and when we asked what time they closed we were told 10pm and they had no further people booked in. Considering how much money we would have spent there I would have expected a better experience. Most of our party had said they wouldn’t go back due to how we were treated tonight. Such a shame. The venue was lovely and food was good.”

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  Rhi B

  ·1 year ago

  “We had a lovely family birthday meal at Bistro 8 and the staff welcomed and helped us well. They regularly checked if we were ok or needed more drinks. The food was good. Loved my chef’s salmon starter and the lasagne was good too. Most of the others were happy with their choices too. We had the famous garlic bread, I would say eat it as soon as it comes as ours went dry and hard. I would recommend Bistro8 to others. Be careful crossing the road outside as cars come around/down the bend quickly. They offer a blue light discount on Monday to Thursdays too, which was an added bonus! We did book our table and would recommend you do too. All was clean and no sticky menus😊 we did find it loud and struggled to hear those sitting across our large table.”

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