Monmouthshire Restaurants

Foxhunter, The

Hidden in the tiny picturesque village of Nantederry near Usk, is a gem of a find called The Foxhunter. After eight years of training under some of the most celebrated chefs in London, culinary sensation Chef Matt Tebbutt returned to his homeland and plunged headlong into his new venture - turning an old Victorian pub into a modern restaurant that has a stunning mix of original features and contemporary comfort.

• Address: Nantyderry, Abergavenny, NP7 9DN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £26.00, Dinner: £38.00

Hardwick, The

Any suggestions that The Hardwick is a gastropub should be disregarded. Here they predate the gastropub era, back to those days of innocence when it was possible to walk into an old traditional pub and find good, soundly prepared food of a straightforward and satisfying nature.

• Address: Old Raglan Road, Abergavenny, NP7 9AA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £44.00

Inn at the Elm Tree, The

The Inn at the Elm Tree is a former 19th century barn that assumed the avatar of a renowned restaurant until the year 2000 when it also became an inn and since then, it has become a Newport favourite for numerous reasons.

• Address: St Brides, Wentlooge, nr Newport, NP10 8SQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European, Modern British, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £45.00

Junction 28 Restaurant

Junction 28 is a tastefully decorated, converted railway station, with the lower part of the restaurant decked out to mimic an old-fashioned railway carriage. Given the current difficulty in finding a train at all, let alone one that actually welcomes passengers aboard, it is not altogether surprising that there is nearly always a scramble to find a seat on this elegant Pullman coach with its anchor firmly down, as you approach the station.

• Address: Station Approach, Bassaleg, Newport, NP10 8LD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £22.00, Dinner: £36.00

Kings Arms

• Address: 29 Neville Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5AA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European, Modern, Welsh
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £18.00

La Cantina

La Cantina in Usk is a lovely café and bistro type restaurant where time seems to stand still and the only thing that urges you on is the need to taste some of the delicious modern British cuisine that is prepared there.

• Address: 61 Bridge Street, Usk, NP15 1BQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro, Traditional, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £30.00

Lion Inn

Built in the late 16th century, the Lion Inn was originally a coaching inn, brew house and pig farm and after being meticulously repackaged much of its original features like the brewing cellar still remain and so do a number of outhouses.

• Address: Trellech, Monmouth, NP25 4PA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Vegetarian, Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £18.00

Med Restaurant, The

Cwrt Bleddyn is an impressive Victorian manor house set in 50 acres of magnificent grounds in the valley of the Usk. There is a considerable amount of banqueting goes on here but in between times the two award-winning chefs produce mainly traditional dishes that are both tasty and generous.

• Address: Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel, Llangybi, nr Usk, NP15 1PG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £24.00

Misbah Tandoori

At a stone's throw distance from the historic castle and the ancient Market Square at Monmouth is Misbah Tandoori, one of the few restaurants to serve Bangladeshi cuisine in town. The minimalist décor and immaculate furnishings lend a non fussy ambiance, ideal for a pleasant dining experience.

• Address: 9 Priory Street, Monmouth, NP25 3BR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bangladeshi, Indian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £15.00

Morgans Restaurant

The process of rejuvenating your mind and body becomes easier to contemplate when you visit a charming countryside resort like St. Pierre Park in Chepstow. A Marriot undertaking, this resort is perfect for a getaway when you need to restore your inner balance or just to enjoy the picturesque sights of rolling green South Wales in a remarkably serene and beautiful space.

• Address: Marriott St Pierre Hotel & Country Club, St Pierre Park, Chepstow, NP16 6YA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Welsh
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £40.00