The Gate Llanfrechfa

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  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “We spent our anniversary at The Gate this evening. It was our first visit, so we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The food was okay, but nothing special. My wife ordered the Chicken with a gorgonzola sauce, and the sauce was very watery and lacked flavour. The menu stated it came with roast potatoes, but that was literally all it came with, a chicken breast and a few roast potatoes. My T-bone steak was okay, but again, nothing memorable. The biggest issue was the service. We were shown to our table, ordered our drinks, then ordered our starter and mains. From being seated to finishing our meal, paying the bill and leaving, the whole experience took less than 45 minutes. We felt extremely rushed and didn't feel like we were given the chance to relax and enjoy our anniversary meal. To top it all off, a 10% service charge was automatically added to the bill, which felt particularly disappointing given how rushed the experience was. Overall, it wasn't the anniversary meal we'd hoped for, and sadly we won't be rushing back”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Great find and lovely place for a special meal and we enjoyed sitting outside with a drink after our food, we will be back!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “This is an excellent restaurant with a skilful chef and speedy, efficient service. Scallops and seafood for starters, followed by seabass( huge helping) and lobster ravioli for mains. They were all delicious and we will definitely return.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “I’m staying with friends and was delighted in the experience of dining out in this stylish restaurant. On entering patrons are immersed in tasteful decor. Chairs that add to stylish furnishings are extremely comfortable. Our meals when they arrived were precisely to our liking. I’m sure we will return intermittently to explore further options this varied menu offers”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “We arrived without a booking today for lunch. Not a problem, showed us to our table. Service was amazing as per normal. The food is traditional Italy, Piza, pasta, steak, and some amazing fish dishes. The staff are fantastic, and I use my broken Italian to order food . And they guys respond back in Italian. Love this place, nice and local to us. If you looking for nice food, great atmosphere and great service. Then this place is a must. See you soon guys.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Booked this and was really surprised and a great find as I used to drive past here all the time around 10 years ago. Plenty of parking on arrival on arrival we were greeted and seated very quickly the staff were helpful and friendly and very approachable. I went for a Steak as I heard it had a good reputation. I always go Medium rare and this was a good beautifully very juicy and easy to cut steak. This also included a tasty peppercorn sauce at an additional cost of £4. The chips were also very good and side salad finished off the meal. I really enjoyed it however it didn’t fill me completely. We did order macaroni cheese as a side and it was very tasty. Would recommend for a good steak. Will definitely be back again”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “We booked for 17 people to celebrate a 40th birthday. We booked for 7.30pm but didn't get served mains until after 8.30pm, despite pre booking the food, this was too long a wait. The food all came out together, except for the Lobster Ravioli which was missed, and was well presented. The food was excellent and everyone enjoyed the pizza's, steaks and pasta. Drink quality was also very good although we had to return 3 Pepsi's because the syrup calibration was wrong or it was very low. Service was friendly but a little chaotic, plenty of staff but perhaps need more coordination. 10% is automatically added to the bill for service which I don't like, I always tip for good service and a tip is meant to be an added incentive to give good service not a way of boosting wages. I actually tipped and then saw the 10% addition as well, however the service was very good. The music was erratic and generally awful. We were last to leave and there were a lot of cars in the car park so assuming these were staff then they were parked mostly near the entrance. In all the service businesses I've run my team are always asked to park together, this way they look after one another's cars, and the furthest away from the entrances to allow customers the preferred parking, a small thing but nevertheless the right thing to do. I would return and would definitely recommend. Some of my comments are subjective of course but the overall comment is that it is a very good restaurant with a hardworking and dedicated team. Thank you.”

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  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “I wholeheartedly recommend The Gate pub, a delightful restaurant that exceeded our expectations during our evening out in South Wales. Having searched for a charming venue to spend quality time with family, we fortuitously stumbled upon this gem. Although it was nearly 9 PM on a Sunday, we held little hope that the kitchen would still be open. To our pleasant surprise, not only was the kitchen operational, but the service we received was nothing short of extraordinary. The culinary offerings were remarkable, showcasing a blend of flavors that left us thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere was wonderfully inviting, allowing us to enjoy our meal at a leisurely pace without any sense of urgency. With our party being the only guests at that hour, the staff demonstrated exceptional professionalism, coupled with a genuine friendliness that made our experience even more enjoyable. In summary, The Gate pub is a splendid choice for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience in South Wales. Its delightful cuisine, outstanding service, and warm ambiance make it a must-visit destination.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Took our parents out when they were visiting and had heard good reviews, so booked here for a table of 7 on an early Saturday evening. All staff were super friendly, polite, and attentive to the table . The wait time for food was average and overall it was a nice experience. The decor is beautiful and the ambience was nice for a Saturday night. The food, however, I was slightly disappointed in steaks, they were overcooked, but you could taste it was a quality bit of meat which was gutting ,however £27 for a fillet is great and £7-9 for starters so price wise good for these. Someone did have lasagne and said it was nice but came with nothing, no salad, no chips, garlic bread, nothing, which was a little odd for £14 but again tasted nice, my son had pizza and it was fresh , hot and tasty for £13. A couple of people had the tiramisu and loved it, and the pistachio profiteroles were lush .Wine by the bottle was not too badly priced, but soft drinks and lime and soda were massively overpriced .I would go again and re try it ,as overall was good, just a few minor issues .Failing that, I would happily drop in and sit outside with a glass off blush and a hot pizza .Nice to have a more upmarket restaurant open again in the local area.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Lovely food with great service. Staff were attentive and happy to make recommendations. My only complaint is that some menu items were very overpriced. The price across many menu items is not competitive in any way. Tomato Chicken main course was £17, this was a thin chicken breast with some salad and a couple of potatoes cut in halves. Nice restaurant for a special occasion but very expensive for the small portions, not good value for money. Will most likely return in the future as the experience was enjoyable.”

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