
Gatto Lounge
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About Gatto Lounge
Gatto Lounge is a restaurant on Gas Rd in Pontypridd, beside the river Taff at the top end of the High Street, with large open-plan windows facing Ynysangharad Memorial Park. Board games and toys for children are provided, and dogs get treats, so the lounge has something set aside for every member of a family. The menu runs from breakfast and brunch through to evening mains, with three-plate tapas and Dan Dan chicken noodles among the dishes. Vegan and gluten free menus are available, and the drinks list includes bubble tea and mocktails. A quieter area downstairs is used for events and larger groups. The team works in casual dress, with rugby shirts in place of uniforms.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegan and gluten free menus, bubble tea and mocktails, burgers and tapas and dan dan chicken noodles.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegan and gluten free menus, bubble tea and mocktails, burgers and tapas and dan dan chicken noodles.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly staff are the most repeated praise, with one waiter getting the whole restaurant to sing happy birthday to a twelve-year-old and another team member hosting a charity well-being event downstairs with free tea and coffee. The birthday group loved the bubble tea and mocktails, while others single out the Dan Dan chicken noodles, a three plate tapas, and full vegan and gluten-free menus alongside a comprehensive range of drinks. Several like the window views over the river and park, and sitting outside on a sunny day. Complaints centre on food and value. Breakfast is called hit or miss, with a toastie judged overpriced, and one burger lacked flavour with tiny chip portions. A few mention an awkward staff joke calling a diner boring for skipping avocado, staff without uniforms, and a table left uncleared for over an hour. One family waited until their drinks were finished, had part of the children's order missing, received their own meal stone cold, and left with a refund.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly staff are the most repeated praise, with one waiter getting the whole restaurant to sing happy birthday to a twelve-year-old and another team member hosting a charity well-being event downstairs with free tea and coffee. The birthday group loved the bubble tea and mocktails, while others single out the Dan Dan chicken noodles, a three plate tapas, and full vegan and gluten-free menus alongside a comprehensive range of drinks. Several like the window views over the river and park, and sitting outside on a sunny day. Complaints centre on food and value. Breakfast is called hit or miss, with a toastie judged overpriced, and one burger lacked flavour with tiny chip portions. A few mention an awkward staff joke calling a diner boring for skipping avocado, staff without uniforms, and a table left uncleared for over an hour. One family waited until their drinks were finished, had part of the children's order missing, received their own meal stone cold, and left with a refund.
Featured reviews
- Nesta Darch
“Not good. Food took ages to come, we had all finished our drinks waiting. Food arrived at different times for our grandchildren and us. Some food missing on children's order , had to ask twice. Came eventually after other food eaten. Ours came after they had finished theirs and was stone cold , obviously been forgotten about. A few other people were also complaining. We were offered fresh food but as our grandchildren had finished theirs left with a refund for ours. Not the best experience. We've been here on many occasions.”
- Christine Binding
“Our charity Eye to Eye Counselling was supported by Gatto today by holding a well-being event downstairs and providing free tea and coffee. Chris was our contact person for the day and he went all out to make sure we had a great day. Very kind friendly knowledgable and supportive. We all had a meal and drink afterwards and the food and service for a large group was excellent. Massive thank you to you all”
- missmariposa1983
“We had a fantastic meal here for our daughter’s 12th birthday. There was a group of 12 of us. The food was fantastic and the girls loved the bubble tea and mocktails. The waiter, Chris, was brilliant and he went above and beyond to make the occasion memorable. He got the whole restaurant involved in singing happy birthday to our daughter and she felt very special. I’ve eaten at Gatto Lounge many times and it has always been an excellent standard of food and service. Chris in particular is a standout waiter there. Will def be back!”
- ryand65
“A nice visit overall. Staff were polite and friendly and food and drinks arrived promptly and we were happy with the food, although I could’ve done with more chips. The table wasn’t cleared for over an hour afterwards though and it was also confusing who worked there and who didn’t because there were no uniforms and staff were dressed casually in rugby shirts etc”
- S B
“Very disappointed with our visit to Gato Lounge. We spent £45 on two burgers and three non-alcoholic drinks, which felt like bad value. The burger lacked flavor and the chip portions were tiny. Worst of all, we found insects inside the vinegar bottle after finishing our meal. When I pointed this out at the counter, the server didn't apologise, and didn't offer a refund—they just tried to order another meal (and was quite rude) when it was too late. It's a shame because the venue is nice, but I would not recommend.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Your Lounge is your home away from home, serving tasty food and drinks from morning until night. It’s a place to come together, relax, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere that changes with the rhythm of the day. Our aim is simple: to make sure every guest leaves happy. The menu has something for everyone, with gluten-free and vegan choices included. You’ll also find board games to enjoy, toys for little ones, and even treats for four-legged friends. Whatever your age or interests, we're here to make you feel at home. We can’t wait to welcome you soon!”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- Casa Bianca Pontypridd4.52930.1 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatto Lounge | 4.41,121 | — | — | vegan and gluten free menus, bubble tea and mocktails, burgers |
| RusticoGood for kids · Reservations | 4.8188 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | mushroom arancini, choose your pasta type, pistachio tiramisu |
| Casa Bianca PontypriddOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5293 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | slow table service, pizza, focaccia |
| Golden DragonReservations | 3.751 | 1.1 mi | £10–20 | salt and chilli chips, crispy beef, chicken balls |
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