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Set in chic, contemporary surroundings, The Laguna Kitchen and Bar is done up in contrasting warm and light hues with huge windows creating an airy and spacious feel.

Using the finest and freshest ingredients from excellent Welsh suppliers, the restaurant has successfully created the perfect fusion of flavours to suit all tastes. Good options to begin with, grilled portabella mushroom and ricotta comes with baby spinach, watercress and crostini, whilst ham hock and parsley terrine is accompanied by piccalilli sauce and grilled ciabatta bread. To match your appetite, both steamed Brixham Harbour mussels and confit free range chicken, come as small or large.

Grills such as whole lemon sole or sirloin steak might be served with béarnaise sauce, peppercorn sauce, tomato and chilli jam, hollandaise sauce, tartare sauce, lemon mayonnaise, roasted garlic mayonnaise.

At the Laguna Bar, expect an eclectic mix of fine champagnes, wines and beers. An excellent inventory of cosmopolitan cocktails is also to hand.

Across their locations in South Wales, the Juboraj group of restaurants excel in providing impeccable Bangladeshi and Indian food to their faithful and increasing clientele. Each restaurant is decorated in an individualistic style and the themes range from opulence to laidback informality while the atmosphere is one where you can relax and indulge in delicious food. Birthday parties, anniversaries, receptions and other such functions are perfect excuses to try out the lovely ambience and tasty food at Juboraj, but even if there's no reason to celebrate, a visit there is welcome.

Start out with a kebab platter, chicken and lamb tikka with sheek kabab, served with onions and green peppers to tantalise your taste buds before moving on to a main course of whole breast of tender duckling gently cooked in light spices, honey and lime juice. The pistachio kulfi, delicately flavoured Indian ice cream is exquisite and is the perfect way to end the meal, along with some chilled imported beers or fine wines to lend you company.

Café Naz is a chain restaurant that takes pride in serving contemporary Bangladeshi food in their four outlets. The focus is on quality and taste, so the menu is drawn up with care. Their glass fronted kitchen bustles with activity at meal times, rustling up delicious set and a la carte meals.

Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine have evolved as a result of their popularity, and are today known for their balti and korai curries and freshly baked Indian naan breads. One can also enjoy the rice preparations like biryani and pilau with tangy chutneys and other sides.

Diners can end a meal here with traditional desserts fit for a king. Café Naz also has special offers, a take away counter and a facility to order online.

Frankie and Benny's combine classic American and Italian in both style and cuisine. They specialise in home style cooking 'just like Mamma used to make it'. This is a great place to take the entire family and represents excellent value for money. The restaurant and bar is suitable for any occasion, whether it's a leisurely lunch, a family meal or a fantastic evening with friends - they make sure you have a wonderful time.

Walking into the restaurant is like stepping back into 1950s New York, from the clatter and chatter of the open kitchen to the bottle lined bar. Walls with black and white family photographs showing life in Brooklyn's 'Little Italy' surround cosy booth seating and tables. Combined with the classic music of the fifties, a mix of American swing and beat, they definitely provide a fun and friendly atmosphere for all to enjoy.

Frankie and Benny's offers starters, main courses and delicious desserts, and favourites include char-grilled burgers, pizzas, pastas, steaks and house specialities such as chicken parmigiana, BBQ ribs, lamb shank and much more. The bar serves a wide range of beers, wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks.

Start with sticky wings, crispy coated chicken strips, tiger prawn skewer or Frankie's fried calamari and if you are dining in a group choose the giant sampler platter. The pastas, calzone and pizzas are all made freshly on order. An interesting dish on the menu is a the Boston 7 speciality pizza fully loaded with slices of pork meatballs, spicy pepperoni, ham, crispy bacon, chicken, peppers and red onion, served on a BBQ sauce base. They also serve a variety of sandwiches and burgers throughout the day.

A good value lunch menu is available on weekdays from 11am until 5pm offering a range of popular dishes from the main carte with one course at £5.95, two courses at £7.95 and three courses at £8.95.

For children up to the age of eleven, an all-inclusive menu features a selection of main courses, desserts and drinks starting at £3.95. As an added treat, they'll also receive an activity pack to entertain them whilst you eat.

Enjoy an American Italian meal at Frankie and Benny's with freshly prepared food and warm hospitality that makes you feel right at home.

Signor Valentino is the latest flagship restaurant in Babak Arabestani's expanding chain, and has introduced a refreshing dining experience to the waterside area.

As with all his other restaurants, Signor Valentino has been designed by Babak himself; it has been described as cool, chic with contemporary Italian cuisine. With an open plan kitchen, American oak flooring, original modernistic paintings complimented by marble and glass, this new eatery has already developed its own "community" of regular diners.

The clean lines and fresh modern interior creates a fashionable feel, which is perfectly complemented by the informal and friendly service provided. With a glass frontage that opens up in the summer months to allow for dining 'al fresco', you can be forgiven for feeling like you really have escaped to Italy.