Carlton Riverside

Carlton Riverside, Llanwrtyd wells

Irfon Crescent
LLANWRTYD WELLS
LD5 4ST

Tel: 01591 610248
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User rating: 4 out of 5 (3 user reviews)
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Description

The River Irfon runs through the town - Llanwrtyd Wells is the smallest town in Britain, by all accounts - and Alan and Mary Ann Gilchrist's restaurant is set beside the bridge in the centre of town. The stone-built building isn't difficult to spot with its light blue paintwork and you can expect a warm welcome on arrival. The restaurant is attractively decorated in soothing tones of cream, beige and brown, and looks contemporary without resorting to overt style statements; comfort is provided by high-backed leather chairs and linen napery, and the diligent and attentive service of Alan Gilchrist. Wife Mary Ann looks after the cooking, her confident, one-woman act undertaken with panache, underlining her obvious passion and talent. Her à la carte menu (there's also fixed-price Menu Surprise) makes a virtue of simplicity, the wonderful straightforward approach driven by stunningly fresh, local seasonal produce. Tagliolini with a spicy tomato and olive sauce is a simple and enjoyable first course, perhaps followed by Carmarthenshire beef fillet with potato rösti, garlic spinach and a red wine jus. There's a bar-bistro in the basement.

Open/closed

Days closed for lunch: all week
Days closed for dinner: Sun (ex BH)

Restaurant information

Cooking type: Modern British
Chef: Mary Ann Gilchrist
Number of seats: 20
Accessible for wheelchairs.
Children welcome.
Children's menu.
Children's portions.
Bedrooms available.

Restaurant price guide

A la carte main course from 13.95 to 25 GBP
Dinner (fixed price) from 22.5 GBP
Prices are for guidance only. Please check when booking for current rates.

Directions

In town centre beside bridge
Nearest station: Llanwrtyd Wells

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User reviews

User rating: 4 out of 5 (3 user reviews)

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User rating: 5 out of 5

Alan and Mary Ann are wonderful hosts. The room we stayed in was beautifully decorated, light and airy. The food was cooked perfectly and we were well looked after by Alan who has a lovely wine list. Highly recommend!

Reviewer: Sarah, Cwmbran
Visited: 28 October 2009

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User rating: 5 out of 5

A real pleasure to stay at Carlton House. Superb food and kindly hospitality. Excellent!

Reviewer: Cristina, Droitwich
Visited: 03 September 2008

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User rating: 1 out of 5

This place has let a reputation go to its head - its about ten years behind the time now and the lady chef is awfully rude - unwarm.

Reviewer: RogerReeves, London
Visited: 07 October 2007

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