Dylanwad Da, which translates as 'Good Influence', is a wonderful little bistro located in the little market town of Dolgellau in North Wales. Run by owner and chef Dylan Rowlands, Dylanwas Da operates as a café and wine bar by day before transforming into a charming restaurant by night. The cosy dining room with carpeted floors and simple furniture forms the perfect setting for guests who come from near and far to enjoy the food and atmosphere. The menu changes regularly and is subtly influenced by flavours from around the world although many ingredients, including vegetables and seafood are bought from local markets.

The varied fare includes Modern British dishes of pork and pink peppercorn terrine with pickled red cabbage; and smoked salmon with a lemon, maple and caper dressing rub shoulders with classic lamb and barley hotpot or sirloin steak (with Welsh beef) garnished with onions, mushrooms and tomato For something more exotic try Thai fish stew with monkfish, salmon and prawns.

Owner Dylan's enthusiasm for wines is reflected in the expertly chosen wine list which mixes classic French and Italian varieties with adventurous choices from Lebanon, Argentina and Australia.