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Signatures

➤ Aberconwy Resort and Spa, Conwy LL32 8GA, LL32 8HH, United Kingdom

Piatti • Kebab • Asiatic • British • European

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"As you drive into the car park at Signatures, you may wonder if you’ve made the right choice for dinner. Yes, it’s a restaurant that’s at a “holiday home resort” – and that’s a posh caravan park to you and me. But, fear not, we’d been here before and know that it punches above its weight, making it one of the better restaurants along the coast. The menu is well rooted in “Modern British” food which means it occasionally makes a leap away from the comfort of Northern Europe. As in a starter of king prawns, dressed in a quite pokey satay sauce, served with a crispy noodle salad. It worked. As did a lobster bisque which had the richness of the one you get in jars at Waitrose but enhanced with small bits of lobster. It’s accompanied with a small slice of toast, topped with mayo, crab and prawns. Sirloin steak was accurately cooked as requested but could have done with a bit of seasoning. It came with classic accompaniments – nicely cooked “fat chips”, grilled cherry tomatoes and a field mushroom.. “Trio of lamb” was a good representation of the modern classic of “meat three ways”. A couple of slices of perfectly pink fillet. Some long cooked shoulder. And breast, also long cooked, then pressed, breaded and fried to crisp. That came with “Palouise” potatoes – Google doesn’t find that term but it seemed be a boiled potato topped with buttery gloop (no, I wasn’t a fan). But it’s more than made up for by Savoy cabbage, roasted carrot and a lovely rich sauce. We often pass on dessert but not this time. Two classics on the menu, Firstly sticky toffee pudding – it’s rare to see a menu these days which doesn’t have it on. And, most times, it’s not worth the calories. But, here, it’s a delicious light sponge, pretty much perfect butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream, Homemade “Arctic Roll” and jelly will whisk a generation of Britons back to their childhood. Ice cream surrounded by sponge was fine. The fruit jelly was excellent – really fruity rather than just generic “sweet”. Good coffee to finish."

The Gladstone

➤ Ysguborwen Road, LL34 6PS, Conwy, United Kingdom

Piatti • Meat • Cafés • Steak • Cheese

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"Got stuck in a horrible traffic jam and decided to pay this pub a visit. Very glad I did, the staff and premises are lovely. Dog friendly too. Had an absolutely delicious lunch, the Jaffa cakes sundae dessert was utterly delicious and the coffee excellent. Definitely visiting again as everyone I spoke to was delighted with the other dishes they tried. Really recommended for a lovely meal in a spotless and well kept place. Walkability: Easy to get to from either of the local towns. Food drinks: Excellent, and my mum is hard to please she loved it. Noteworthy details: Nice views, lovely staff. Dog friendly and very nicely kept business . Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Luxury, Great view, Kid friendly, Great value"

The Beach Pavillion

➤ Promenade, Conwy, United Kingdom

Piatti • Meat • Cafés • Pizza • Breakfast

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"I recently visited the Pavilion Cafe in Llanfairfechan, and it was an absolute delight! Nestled right by the beach, the cafe offers stunning views of the coastline, which made for a perfect backdrop while enjoying my meal. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a cozy interior and friendly staff who made me feel right at home. The menu has a great variety of options, from hearty breakfasts to delicious lunches and tempting homemade cakes. I opted for the full Welsh breakfast, and it did not disappoint—everything was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The coffee is top-notch, and I couldn't resist having a slice of their freshly baked Victoria sponge cake, which was a true treat. It's clear that they use quality ingredients and take pride in their offerings. Overall, the Pavilion Cafe is a fantastic spot whether you're looking for a relaxing coffee break, a tasty meal, or just a place to unwind and enjoy the beautiful views of the North Wales coast. I highly recommend it and will definitely be returning soon!"

Cinnamon Indian Balti Tandoori Takeaway

➤ 10 Station Road, LL33 0AL, Conwy, United Kingdom

Piatti • Meat • Indian • Cheese • Chicken

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"We have been loyal customers for some years now, but after our experience last night, we will not be returning. We placed our order at 7:40 and were told it would take 50 minutes. However, our food did not arrive until 9:30, and when it did, it was completely wrong. The butter chicken had no chicken, the plain rice was actually pilau rice, and the saag paneer was replaced with samosas, even though we are celiac and cannot have gluten. When I called to try and resolve the issues, the person on the phone did not speak English and could not understand me. I asked for a full refund and offered to return the food, but had to wait another 50 minutes for the money to be dropped off. The delivery driver who brought the refund did not even apologize. Overall, it was a terrible experience."

Riverside Pantry

➤ Aber Road, LL33 0NR, Conwy, United Kingdom

Piatti • Cafés • Vegan • Coffee • British

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"I had the vegan breakfast and my family had the big breakfast and the traditional brealfasts. It was amazing, the hashbrowns were soft and crisp and they had vegan black pudding I don 't remember what black pudding tastes like but my family tried it alongside real black pudding and said it was remarkably similar Wasn 't keen on the scrambled tofu, was a bit bland except for termeric, but I 'm not fond of tofu. The vegan sausages were great, they had skins and tasted really nice. There was a good variety of items, hallumi would have been nice and the fried baby plum tomatoes went really well. Big teapot had two cups of tea and they provided refills of hot water and a choice of oat or soya milk as well as normal milk. Also gave complimentary homemade shortbread with the tea, all vegan but tasted buttery with a hint of orange. Everyone was full and really enjoyed their breakfasts."