Bistro 8 in Caerphilly

A disappointing visit. The positives - the food was lovely and portion size generous. The negatives - We had booked a table with room for a pram 3 weeks in advance and upon arrival were told we were seated upstairs and would have to carry the pram up which is far from ideal. I questioned whether they could see the request on the booking to which the waitress said yes but if I had turned up to my booking on time then I might have had a table downstairs. Please note, I was 8 minutes late due to there being a rugby event on and the car park completely full so we had to park quite far away and walk down. I informed the waitress that I had indeed tried to call as well to notify them we were a few minutes behind but there was no answer to which she ignored. Worth noting, my other family members had already been seated before us on time and therefore us being late was irrelevant. Apparently a male staff member offered to carry the pram up for them even though they did not have one. We were not offered the same. When food arrived, there was a large female hair on the food covered in gravy. I had already plated other times on at this point and sent the plate back which the waitress happily changed but did not replace the vegetables until I asked. We ordered dessert which one item came with plastic wrapping still on the plate (the carrot cake). It took around 45 minutes after we finished our mains to be offered a dessert menu and upon ordering our desserts we were informed we had to return the table in ten minutes which made us feel rushed when the service was a little slow. There was no discount offered , no apologies, no resolutions with the pram and seating issue. The staff were all very young and did not offer great customer service so this does taint the experience. A shame as the food was enjoyable but I would not visit again due to the few issues encountered.

First class food polite staff, definitely recommend. Would like to see, a different choice of starters, of a group of 12 people, only 3 took starters. (which were garlic mushrooms, and calamari) Maybe good old pate could be added

First time here and it definitely won’t be the last, I didn’t view reviews before I went , an was pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes , well worth the money presented beautifully an service was with a smile , so glad we chose your restaurant today 😁

nice place, great service, so-so food for us Italians but acceptable

First time at Bistro 8 recently after hearing good things. I wish I could give more stars but just feel that with a few minor improvements this place could be so good. Food was okay, but not great. Croquettes arrived burnt on the bottom and were dry, but had the gravy to help. The dish I wanted wasn’t available so chose a burger which was nice but not anything special. The staff working on the night I visited were all very young and clearly trying their best, but it was evident that they needed further training as plates were slammed down in front of us, arms suddenly appeared across us mid food to grab glasses and we were immediately asked did we want the bill after finishing our dessert. The waitress was very sweet and I need to emphasise that I don’t think any of this is her fault, just down to a lack of appropriate training. Probably wouldn’t visit again but that’s probably more personal preference than anything.

We have visited for the first time tonight and we thoroughly enjoyed. The restaurant gives such a relaxed vibe ,with quiet music in the background with a kind of cottage feel about it . The food was absaloulty delicious , we celebrated in style and had starter, main and then a cheeky dessert. Everything was presented and cooked perfectly. The girls who where serving where brilliant , we had a little spillage and within seconds of asking they where there wiping it up. We didn't wait long for our drinks or our food - which came out absaloutly piping hot that's always a bonus. We traveled about 45 minutes to try this pub as I seen it advertised on a social media platform and would 100% reccomend. It's a 10/10 off us . Thank you Bistro8

Fantastic food! You can see the effort in sourcing quality ingredients Quite obvious everything is cooked from scratch! Highly recommend! Shout out to the team for looking after us. Especially Hallie!! You’re an absolute star 🌟

Amazing food, stuffed! Table service was perfect (thank you Meg w!) Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.

First time going here, food was amazing, ended up having a full 3course meal each, The place is 10/10

First time visit. Seated and served promptly with drinks and meals. Had a small issue with my latte which was resolved very quickly. Our meals were beautifully cooked and certainly didn’t disappoint. Absolutely will return.

Brilliant food good service and friendly can’t wait to go again

Visited Bistro 8 today (Sunday) for a family lunch. The roast was really excellent and a very generous portion. Hallie looked after us really well, many thanks to her & all the staff. Highly recommended, 5 stars 👍

The steak was well cooked having asked for it well done. However, we didn't want desert and fancied an Irish Coffee. The answer, "Sorry, we don't do them" Really!

Great food, lovely staff👍 Ideal place to go for a special occasion

The food was delicious, and that sauce amazing🤤

I've been a few times and everytime has been amazing the service is brilliant and the food absolutely amazing good selection and such a cozy lovely place 😊

We dropped in for lunch today , friendly welcome and service, we enjoyed tapas and a lovely biscoff cheesecake for dessert. Will be visiting again soon.

Poor service, food nothing special. Quite pricey

Mediocre food for such high prices.. complained as the food was inedible the chicken was so dry and the cake was so hard I thought it was still frozen .. got told ‘that’s how it’s meant to be’ really? expected them to take it off the bill but instead they argued with me about it.. never had that happen before from a ‘credible’ restaurant. Very bad attitude they obviously don’t care about their customers. Overall Wont be back there are far better places.

Bit of a disappointing experience trying bistro 8. The interior was lovely and it smelt great inside. It took quite a long time to be served but I appreciate the restaurant was busy. I had 3 tapas dishes - Korean pork belly bites, Brie and mango parcels and calamari, my partner had the vegan burger. His burger was a bit middle of the road and the chips portion size was on the small side but my food really wasn’t good. The calamari portion size was tiny and overcooked so it was both crunchy in places and very rubbery. The parcels were ok but quite greasy but the pork belly was pretty gross - I know belly is a fatty meat but the fat hadn’t been rendered down or crisped up at all so more than half of each piece was completely inedible flabby fat (I’m also not sure what was Korean about it other than the sesame seeds - it was just bbq). When asked how the food was, I explained the problem with the pork belly and was offered an alternative but we were going to the cinema after and didn’t have time to wait. They did then offer to take the pork belly off the bill. I didn’t complain about the calamari because I had eaten it all (hoping that it wouldn’t all be as bad as the first bite) but I do wish I’d said something now because that dish really wasn’t good either and at nearly £9, it was a bit of a shocker. Having said this, I couldn’t fault the service other than the wait for our food, every member of staff we dealt with was lovely and very attentive despite the busyness of the restaurant.

Beautiful restaurant serving tapas, modern British food. Food servings were very generous - especially their famous garlic & cheese loaf! A literal loaf of luscious garlic and oozy cheese that would easily serve 4+ people. Lovely setting and modern cozy interior. Highly recommend.

Ordered a medium rare ribeye steak at £29 come to the table well done hardly any chips and half a tomato..... Sent it back.... If I'm ordering food at these prices I at least expect the chef to to follow my order..... Having had two previous mediocre meals I the past we thought wed give it another try. That will be the last time we eat at this restaurant. Simply not worth the money . Very very disappointed. Having being unable to respond to your reply, I will say this. The second streak that come back to the table was literally flash cooked on both sides , the middle was raw!! I certainly didn't ask for a blue steak, it was Definitely not medium rare!, and I can assure you I absolutely did not enjoy it! Out of politeness I didn't want to make a fuss again. When you are paying miller and carter prices which by the way is well within my budget, I at least expect the chef to follow what 'me' the customer asks for. The presentation was awful a couple of dry chips and half of a tomato. So my one star review is definitely reflective of the experience I had. I Definitely will never come back to Bistro 8, based on that you can't seem to follow simple cooking instructions. Best regards. Word of mouth goes along way, you won't be getting praise from me and I certainly won't recommend you to anyone....so anyone reading this don't waste your money!!!

Lovely place and the staff are all friendly

Honest review. The food tasted ok nothing special. And I could stomach the premium prices if the portion was bigger very small burger and not many chips the taste of the food was fine but for the money very small portion. And slow getting the food out to u aswell

The food was lovely and great service

I was very disappointed in the food it was not worth the money we paid, which was very overpriced . Spoilt the birthday treat we had planned. Won't be returning .

Faultless experience from start to finish. Food was stunning. Thank you we will be back!!

Fantastic food and great value for money. Service was amazing as well. Best place around for miles.

Lovely experience! Our server Emily was fantastic throughout our whole dining experience could not recommend enough.

The pub itself is lovely, however myself & my friend found it overpriced for what it was. Staff were lovely etc. I would however return to use the bar, the cocktails were great. *edit - in response to the owners sarcastic reply, I’m not on a budget, and even if I was - it doesn’t justify the price & portion size!.. and I most certainly would not return now after that comment! Rude.

Called bistro 8 this evening to see if someone could bring me out a drink to the river terrace after a lovely dog walk I was told no, and hung up on! Which was fine after going over the road with my dogs to see an empty bar with four people sat in and asked the question why couldn’t you wait on me I was then told, I’m not really sure. I asked for one drink! dread to think if I booked a table for four people to dine.

Lunchtime burger was the best burger I have ever tasted! Served with fresh coleslaw and triple cooked fries! Yum. We will be back alot! Thank you Chef Xx

We called in when viewing houses on the off chance and had a great lunch meal. Good service , great lunch menu. We were looked after by the staff. And we'll go back for lunch.

Such a lovely place staff where great

Lunchtime birthday meal with my wife and couldn't of chosen a more amazing Bistro/Restaurant. Food was such good value for money, so fresh and cooked to perfection. Service was courteous and attentive and complimented the whole experience 👏👏👏👏

📌 Wayne's Eats - Local Food Blogger for South Wales (Instagram/Facebook Review) Are you ready for this hidden gem in Blackwood, Caerphilly? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 📍@bistro8blackwood I say hidden gem lightly as the people of Philly know this place all too well and it's a trusted favourite with the locals and it's easy to see why! Now I don't tend to find myself in Caerphilly very often but I think that might be about to change 😏 ➡️ Today's Menu: 🍗 Korean Sticky Chicken With Sesame Seeds, Spring Onions, Chilli & Pink Onions. 🦆 Oriental Duck Croquettes With Hoisin Mayo, Spring Onion, Coriander & Cucumber. 🥖 Famous Garlic & Cheese Loaf 🥧 Chicken & Leek Pie Served With Buttery Mashed Potato, Seasonal Vegetables & Rich Homemade Gravy. 🍔 Korean Chicken Burger Panko Chicken Fillets, Monterey Jack, Tangy Korean Barbeque Sauce, Chilli, Spring Onions & Pink Onions In A Seeded Brioche Bun With Triple Cooked Chips & House Slaw. 🍮 Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake 🍫 Chocolate Fudge Cake 🍽️ Review: This is now my official go to place when I'm in the area, seriously impressed with the quality of food and the level of service 👏 Everything we ordered, I mean everything was bloody incredible! The Duck Croquettes were lovely, The garlic loaf was just insane (huge portions) and very cheesy and garlicy. The Korean Sticky Chicken though was the favourite, it was so good it convinced me to go for the Korean Chicken Burger. Very spicy and just quite simply delicious. In terms of our mains as I said the Korean Chicken Burger was unreal and even spicier than the starter. My eyes were watering a little 😅 It was just so flavorsome though, the chicken and leek pie was lovely too. Very rich luscious gravy and the mash was very tasty too, nicely seasoned. Dessert wise, the chocolate fudge cake was great but it was all about the biscoff cheesecake. This was amazing! Needless to say I highly recommend you pay this place a visit ASAP! 👌

We visited today food did not disappoint started with creamy garlic mushrooms on sourdough bread then had the trio of meats dinner which were pork ,beef and turkey with seasonal veg fluffy roasties and Yorkshire pudding amazing food will definitely be back again

Beautiful restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and delicious food! The only reason for 3 stars is unfortunately this was my first time at Bistro 8 and really wanted to try certain foods from the menu only to be told that they had ran out of most of it.

I was here when on business with a supplier nearby. "A hidden gem" is how I'd describe it. Attentive staff, a nice place with very good food as well. I had the lamb rump for my main which was excellent. Certainly a place I would use if I lived locally.

Great food, great music (& you can actually hear it to enjoy it too. They play plenty of Pink Floyd👍), great staff with great, friendly service, great place. Price is a little higher than the likes of your usual Sunday roast venues & other other dishes, but it is a little more special too. Great drinks offered (pitty I was driving & couldn't enjoy any😠). If I had to mark them down for anything, I would say it's the fact dogs are allowed down stairs, but some would find that a positive. The only other thing (which was good in a way too) was that we had 2 from the party who didn't come as they couldn't seat all of us down stairs due to disability, but when we arrived, only then they told us they could accommodate all of us down stairs. The disabled 2 had not turned up then cause as far as we were all concerned, they couldn't accommodate us down stairs. But all in all, the place is great & will definitely return & recommend to everyone 😉👍

Disappointing evening. The food was poor and over priced and the service was very slow. However the waitress dealt with our complaint promptly and professionally but overall a disappointing night out. We won't be rushing back.

Great service, very friendly staff and the food is amazing!!

Best Sunday lunch in South Wales. Try the homemade Cauliflower cheese. Best I've had. Don't tell my wife that!

I have been a harsh critic on previous visits but tonight this was a 10 out of 10. Excellent food and service well done .

Great food I would highly recommend

Great experience. Very nice lunch and well presented.

Bistro 8 is one of the most amazing restaurants the food is to dye for one most chefs also front of house staff our chef tonight mason hughes who Cooke our meal and it was fantastic thoroughly enjoyed ever bit of it x

Went for lunch only one person serving so had a bit wait to be seen as she was busy upstairs but she was very polite and helpful food as always was spot on the only negative we found was the house slaw which looked like tescos own coleslaw that they charge you a fiver for doesn't put us from calling again just won't have the house slaw

Many happy times here Tom and the team always welcoming

Love Bistro 8... Good food, amazing atmosphere... I had duck from the specials board, cooked pink how it should be.. started to eat before taking pic!

very average and way overpriced, what i had could have been served in spoons at less than half the price. service was slow and tables were sticky. i expected better

Visited Bistro 8 today for Sunday lunch for a party of 5. The Roasts arrived with trimmings and the vegetables were served separately the dish inwhichthey were served was the size of a small bowl which contained enough for two portions in consisted of swede mash, broccoli and peas no extra gravy we assumed more was to follow! Unfortunately this wasn't the case. We asked for more as it clearly wasn't enough for everyone, we had to repeat the request before an even smaller dish was brought out with only broccoli and peas we had all but finished our meals . Really disappointing experience as the meat and trimmings were lovely as were the vegetable just would have been nice to have had them together. Did Express our disappointment to the waitress who replied Mmh !!!

Food was good staff were good however the lack of anything in the decor to absorb sound was a disappointment only us in and very difficult to hear what was being said. Buy a good carpet or some think curtains. It's a real shame style over substance. It should have been a 5 but sorry not for me

We went here for new years eve table of 4 was looking forward to cheesy garlic loaf sold out so wnt for katsu chicken curry should of came with vegetables but instead had raw sliced chilli peppers the chicken wax frozen breaded chicken strips with a not very much flavour curry sauce which I'm sure was packet not very happy to say the least my daughter asked for hunters chicken it should of had cheese on top but no it was just covered with way to much bbq sauce my son had chicken and chorizo gnocchi which was very dry and stuck together on the other hand my partners gammon was ok very disappointed with it being new years eve and for how much it cost there when I told the girl she replied really and walked away 😀

Was quite disappointed. The service was very slow and had to remind the staff about various orders a couple of times. It is very overpriced for what is essentially quite average pub food. It has a nice interior but unfortunately I won’t be returning and wouldn’t recommend.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch. Tasty and plenty Staff really friendly and helpful

We weren't overly impressed with this place, it was nice but far too expensive for what it is. The reviews are mixed and they're justified. We had soup & calamari to start, the calamari is £8.95 and it was literally 7 pieces with a bunch of rocket underneath & a sauce. Although it was nice, it wasn't worth the money. We had the duck & hunters chicken and they were lovely but luke warm. We didn't complain as the table of 8 next to us had already sent 3 meals back for being undercooked and contaminated with hairs. The waitresses were lovely and seemed swamped but were attentive. Maybe we shouldn't judge based on one seating but I don't think we'd return. £101 for 4 drinks, 2 starters 2 mains and a side for anyone needing a price guidance

No atmosphere on ground floor, I’ve been in nicer pubs, yet was still charged restaurant prices !!

My first time at bistro 8 Was seated at a table with huge pieces of peeling paint coming off it. Ordered the turkey roast off the festive menu. Tho I had a good amount of turkey, the mash was very dry and tasted like smash. And the stuffing was the size of a school eraser and just as hard. Sorry i won't be in a rush to return.

Called on the day to book a table and was accommodated. On arrival we had dog treats ready for our whippet and a heater on which she coseyed up to. Food and staff were great festive menu was lovely. Dog menu available to. Best thing about this place is that they are dog friendly (downstairs) only. Thank you.

Really lovely place! Welcoming staff, lovely food, big portions and a great pint! We had an emergency just as our mains arrived, no problem for the staff…they wrapped our plates and said for us to keep them! We went back two days later for another meal, took the plates back and enjoyed another lovely feed up! We will be returning! Try the garlic & cheese topped loaf!!

The Festive food platter is unbelievable . Give it a visit you won’t be disappoint

Read so many rave reviews about Bistro 8. Sadly came from there very underwhelmed. I had the festive plater and my wife the festive chicken burger both meals arrived luke warm. Both chicken and beef burgers were dry and barely warm also side dish of onion rings were left uneaten as they were so greasy they were disgusting. At no point did a waitress ask if the meals were ok as we would have complained. Sadly left there disappointed with the eating experience.

Despite arriving at 7pm and there being only one other table occupied our burger and chips took over 45 mins to arrive. The food was ok but I feel very overpriced for what you actually get. The setting and decor were very nice but didn't make up for the poor service and overpriced food.

It's a nice restaurant, pity the service is not up to the mark, a Tuesday evening, not busy, arrived at 6:50 ordered two festive burgers and waited 45 minutes for food ... burger was ok but a bit overpriced

Food and service was brilliant food was a bit ate but the staff couldn't apologise enough and we were offered free drinks and nibbles why we waited ...had a fab night

Food and service were excellent. However, a little off-putting was the alarming belch coming from the kitchen! Luckily the food didn't have the same effect on us!

Sunday lunch for 5 people, downstairs was cold, food was lovely and service was fine .

Really nice, went for Sunday dinner and the food was perfect, as was the service! Definitely visiting again and highly recommend!

Totally fabulous from booking to dining to service!! Top notch restaurant at superb value for money cost! All you can ask and more!!

What a pleasant surprise. Had heard mixed reviews about this place so I went 2 Sundays In a row to check this place out. Sunday lunch and desert. Easily the best Sunday lunch in the area, yes the food is fantastic but also nice big tables, big plates, sharp knifes (some I've been do it's about as sharp as a butter knife). Lovely staff and reasonable price as well. Parking is very easy and already booking for next week. Well.done B8

Brilliant evening, great food and friendly service

Had a lovely Sunday lunch. Will definitely come back again.

I enjoyed the experience as a whole, but i wouldn't rush back. The food was excellent, mash potato the Yorkshire pudding was superb, service was ok and it came highly recommended. Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Selection ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Seating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Parking ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lunch on bank holiday Monday, we booked on the day but tables were available for walk-ins. We had three courses. Calamari & Patatas Bravas for start, cooked perfectly so much flavour. Salmon and Rissoto for main, absolutely exquisite, outstanding food cooked to perfection. Red velvet cheesecake was recommended by the server and she was not wrong, absolutely amazing. We will definitely be coming back, the atmosphere and staff were amazing, no long waits for food and drinks were served promptly. Can't wait to visit again!

My aunty arranged a surprise birthday party of nan as it was her 70th. Table was booked for 7, wasn't sat until 7:15 meaning my aunty had to stall nan before entering. The balloons and banners were not set up as agreed. The table was wobbly and sticky.Two lattes were ordered which were freezing and had to be sent back after waiting 30 minutes to receive drinks. My father ordered the lamb koftas to start which didn't arrive. Gammon was cremated, the steak and ale pie was stale We ordered two garlic loaves that arrived 40 minutes after the food had been put out. Really poor service, that was my first and only time I'll be eating there

Nice place! I had tasty chicken breast for dinner and it was very good. Raccomended.

Most of the standard food was fine but don’t come here if you like a nicely cooked steak. I’ve had better steaks in Harvester. Asked for med rare and as usual in restaurants were there is a cook and not a chef. It came back really well done. Didn’t complain as it was my wife’s treat and didn’t want to spoil the family atmosphere! Chef prices, fast food quality. 🫤

Had a nice meal, tempura battered haddock for my wife and a burger for myself, staff were friendly.

Fabulous food, attentive staff well worth a visit

Matige kaart, luidruchtige gasten, echt voor de dorpse welsche mensen, niet geschikt voor romantisch avond eten.

Took my son and grandson here last night for a tomahawk steak and it was fantastic, enough for the 3 of us. Perfectly cooked and so tasty, the staff were really friendly, we will definitely be returning 😊

When we arrived, there was no staff to be seen, in fact we waited 10 minutes before someone appeared. I almost walked out. But eventually a guy came from upstairs, he was pleasant, served us and took the order. Meals came quickly, very nice meal. They gave us water as an extra. Lovely place, looks new on outside but once in it's very old but stylish...I liked it and would go back. Just hopefully get served quicker. Maybe they could have a bell attached to door so they know when customers come in..

Lovely place for an evening meal, somewhere I would visit again. I had Hunters Chicken, and a side of loaded onion rings. The Hunters Chicken, was covered in a generous amount of sauce and the chicken delicious. The bacon on top with thick, Nd felt for £16 the price was matched perfectly. Chips were crispy and fluffy inside. The loaded onion rings, even though its down as a side. I would day most sides are sharers. The size of the it can be seen in a picture and felt like a portion in itself. All the food coming out looking delicious; the garlic loaf, is a full loaf of bread. It's something you don't realise till it comes. Someone had the tomahawk steak, and it looked unreal! For £60, 32oz tomahawk..not bad. Parking can be a nightmare, there is loads of space but if you can see in the one picture if it gets busy everyone parks anywhere so be cautious on the busier times you may be awkwardly blocked in. Inside they had a dog food menu, which I thought was a really nice added bonus. Inside was gorgeous. Spent around £70-80 for 2 people, 3 plates of food and 6 drinks. Recommended

Just returned from lunch with friends ,2 of us had the Salmon and have to say we both said it the best Salmon we've eaten anywhere it is as delicious . Service was fab , lovely young man .

Friendly, polite and attentive staff. Very good menu choice. We were a party of 7 that were all pleased with our meals. A little disappointed with the portion of sea bass but satisfied even so. Will definitely return.

Very accommodating, it was a birthday celebration and made us feel so welcome..nothing was too much trouble..definitely go back

Top service at an excellent venue. Our party of 11 enjoyed a fine lunch. The manager and staff dealt very courteously with my misunderstanding of NHS discount. They even made a considerate gesture though they were not bound to do so. You don't find this quality of customer care everywhere.

Had lunch with my children and granddaughter - for Fathers Day the steak was really good - cooked to perfection - wine was also good which was a surprise Would highly recommend *

Staff were amazing, friendly, and very welcoming. The food was amazing and beautifully presented. First time trying and won’t be the last. Even the mock-tails were stunning

So disappointed with the change here....used to serve freshly cooked triple cooked chips but now frozen oven chips... shame as my fish in batter was freshly cooked and stunning. My husband had lasagne and the cheese top had no colour at all..... unfortunately will not return

Great food and atmosphere, Marybeth our sever was excellent

Lovely food, lovely staff very friendly make you welcome, well worth a visit ☺️

The food is not as good as it used to. Frozen chips on the menu now....

Lovely decor, nice layout and good selection of draught. The espresso martini was one of the best I've ever had and the food tasted amazing! Cariad our waitress was lovely. All round good experience!

Tonight! Food was amazing... really good portions... chef did brilliant.. service was spot on by cariad! I think that was her name... Shall be back for more

Items of food on menu not available. Coffee not available. Spent over £100 Very disappointed

Very busy but great food. Nice location with a big car park. Definitely recommend.

Music was good as well as the garden area

Was expecting better quality of food and cocktails for the price