The Brasserie, Cardiff

Deliciously cooked food, warm and inviting atmosphere, varied wine list, friendly staff. If you have not been here yet then you should!

The Brasserie is just along the main drag in Cardiff, enter and you are surrounded by dark panelling, saw dust on the wooden floors and happy customers all over.

The food is selected from a fresh counter and the meat and fish options are superb. Vegetarians beware, this isn't for you unless you eat fish!

The sevice is at a counter where you choose your fish from a huge collection of type, or you meat from a smaller yet excellent range. It's weighed and a note taken of your cooking preference and what you like in the way of veg and so on. Try the garlic bread and the chios - I haven't tasted them so good for many years!

If you have a large party try it out it can cater for around 10 on a table. Equally there a table for couples in a quiter area near the front.

The portions are huge, the food tasty and well cooked. The wine list is limited but excellent quality and overall it makes for a fantastic meal.