Illtuds 216, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan

Since Illtuds re-opened in 2007 my family and I have visited Illtuds regularly and indeed friends on our recommendation have also become regulars. The welcome is warm and as word has spread they have a firm favourite for locals and those travelling futher a field.

Sunday lunch is not be missed - whese else could you be Beef Carpaccio with Tiger Prawns or Christmas Soup (carrots, apples, oranges and coriander servied with crem fraiche, followed by Roasted Leg of Black Mountain Lamb with potatoes flavoured with heather honey, garlic and herbs , and finish off with the speciality of authentic Austrain Apple Strudle with a superbly smooth custard for £18.95.

The other Saturday my daughter and I popped in freezing cold so were delighted to be offered a seat by the log burning stove and tucked in to a special of the day ( Ittud's is always full of culinary surprises) savoury rolly polly pudding with bacon and onion on fresh green peas - WOW a true winter warmer. I can't wait for the 1970s New Years Eve Buffet to see in another fantastic year with friend and where better to celebrate.

I highly recommend Illtuds 216 in Llantwit Major a local gem - pop in you may find me there again.!

I have had many friends and family visit this so called secret of the Vale, and thought that I would go there for a visit with my partner. We arrived to the restaurant at around 8pm on a Wednesday night and was not greeted straight away with any member of staff until a few minutes later. We asked if we could have a table for 2 and was told that we would have to wait atleast 30 minutes before we could have our order taken. This to me was very strange as there were only a few other couples in there and it didn't seem all the busy. This I was quiet disappointed by and thought that it was rather a negative approach to the restaurant. So we sat down in the front area where we had our drinks and looked through the menu. The menu was rather large and seemed to have a lot of food which to my opinion would not have been cooked from fresh, such as the roast beef or lamb!

I opted for something that I would have know would have been cooked from fresh as so did my partner. I found the whole experience in this restaurant disappointing and lacked atosphere. The building its self was over whelming and some of the decor was rather bold.

From this experience I shall not be returning to the restaurant and will most definately not be recommending it to any of our friends.

The Illtuds 216, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, serve excellent food at a sensible price. there is a great attmosphere.

nice people serve you well

will go again and again.

A recommendation for you to go

Service with a smile and the most beautifully home cooked bread. They were able to precook for us to have a swift lunch. The interior is a fresh change to chain restaurants and pubs with an Eastern European bare artistry feeling. Food was well served with large portions and a taste that satisfied.

Personal favourites at Illtuds 216 include the Spinach and poached egg soup, the monkfish and the desserts...? Well, the bread and butter pudding is to die for!!We were told the chef used to work for the Savoy and the QE2 - not surprising considering the quality of the good, tasty and wholesome (without being fancy!) food!Ask the staff about the history of the restaurant building... fascinating!

Went to a fine wedding reception here in August 2007. Food and standards excellent.

Service was also excellent

A complete pleasure to eat at this restaurant

Illtuds 216 in Llantwit Major is easy to reach by car (car parking just across the road) bus or direct train from Cardiff.

They offer superb quality food - excellent choice and presentation - friendly warm atmosphere - interesting and varied wine list - value for money is outstanding - attention to detail - Warm bread and fantastic apple strudel!!

Also, music with Sunday lunch - check for dates.