Belvedere — Restaurant in Wales

I wasn't familiar with Belvedere and my first impression is that it seem like a quaint traditional Italian restaurant with the whole atmosphere and decorated...Italian style. Chatted to the owner and his wife (I assume), who seemed very pleasant enough. I did ask if we could pay by card (unaware it was a cash only restaurant) and he replied that it was fine. I ordered the stuffed pepper with prawns and cheese, which was lovely, followed by spaghetti and meatballs in tomato sauce with cheese garlic bread. Cant fault the starter, but the main course was a disappointment and certainly not very Italian. It doesn't cost that much to produce spaghetti and is normally served in a large bowl. My mum felt that the Carbonara sauce was too watery. The owners seem to disappeared and a young girl and man served us. I could not help overhear when he was taking orders over the phone with bookings, that the restaurant is cash-only, that I spoke to him about this and was reassured by the owner that cards were accepted. Even the couple next to us were not aware of this. A simple sign on the door should of notified us this. So, I had to walk 5 minutes to the cash machine and back. It was a lovely restaurant, but its a shame that the main courses was not up to standard and I felt the restaurant should of made it more clear that its a cash-only restaurant, that it clearly ruined...

If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience, look no further than this hidden gem of a restaurant! The food here is simply amazing. From the pizza to the lasagna, everything is fresh, delicious, and cooked to perfection.

But the real star of the show here is the tiramisu. It was hands down the best I've ever had - creamy, light, and bursting with flavour. I could easily have eaten another serving!

The atmosphere in the restaurant is cozy and welcoming, and the service is friendly and attentive. It's clear that this place is a labour of love for the family who runs it, and their passion for their craft shines through in every dish.

Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting setting. It's a true treasure of a place that I can't believe I haven't discovered before. I'll definitely be back for more of that...

Very disappointed to be honest, Given that it’s a small family run Italian business I expected the food to be really traditional with fresh pasta and sauce cooked over long periods of time for taste. Instead it really tasted like they’d bought a tin of tomato’s from Aldi and poured them over pasta. My son’s pasta wasn’t even cooked properly and had 0 flavour unfortunately. Service was lovely but there was 0 heart in the food which shocked me for the price we paid...