Bistro Mondo in Herefordshire, County of

Went to return here yesterday 26th Sept but found it had closed for good. Was a really nice place with good atmosphere So sorry

My party of 5 had mixed reactions to the quality of food. My own choice (grilled swordfish)was well-cooked and very tasty. My friends were less enthusiastic, however. This, coupled with the delays between courses, has led me to an average rating

Underrated menu! Very nice menu which really needs to be sold a lot better for the great tasting food. Very good attentive service & a really nice atmosphere.

Nos cansamos de rompiente, almuerzos y asador ... pub's ? Luego Mondo es el lugar a donde ir.

Cenamos en un sábado por la noche y el restaurante estaba tranquilo.

Guau, teníamos el almuerzo de domingo allí durante el día feriado de agosto porque tenía cordero en el menú, que no hay muchos restaurantes. pronto como entramos por la puerta que nos recibió con una gran sonrisa y un "hola señor" del personal que nos hizo sentir muy a gusto. que decidimos tener el cordero a £7.95 , cuando llegó no me decepcionó, 2 grandes trozos de cordero asado, guisada patatas, nueva patatas, guisantes, zanahorias, patacas chirivías, brécol, goteras en una luz salsa de queso, relleno y un precioso rica salsa. Este es probablemente uno de los mejores asados de cordero que he tenido (aparte de mi esposa, por supuesto). Recomiendo encarecidamente este Bistro a cualquiera que sabiendo que tendrían una cena espléndida.

Don't let the eccentric decor put you off! We went back two nights in a row because the seafood was so good.

visiting ross on business with my wife , we were looking on trip adviser for somewhere to eat in the evening , our problem was we needed a meal that could be prepared to our needs as we have both recently joined weight watchers, reading the reviews about this restaurant from previous visitors , someone said that the chef had been able to cook for there dietary needs, so it seemed to fit the bill, i asked the chef if this was ok and we weren't putting him to too much trouble , the chef [joe] told us to let him know what we would like and if he had it he would cook it for us …. i choose the medley of fish , and my wife choose a chicken kebab with peppers and rice with vegetables , both dishes were perfect , the mussels that were served with my dish were the best I've ever tried, the staff were lovely and the music was all the best old tunes, the kinks , free, george harrison [gently weeps] …. a very superb night out

Andando y escuchado un trío de instrumentos de cuerda tocando que nos dibujó en. Tuvimos una noche maravillosa, el ambiente, el personal, la música y, en particular, la comida fue inolvidable; sabores eran para morirse, puedo recomendar la lubina y mi pareja kebabs vertical.

Elegimos este lugar basándonos en tantas críticas positivas. Es interesante ver una mala crítica en el 1 ro de agosto así que mi opinión va a volver. Estamos allí el 2 de agosto por satélite el personal es muy agradable, pero la comida es muy estándar de sub con mala gestión. El plato principal pescado frito y arruinó langostinos hecha todo nuestro grupo de cinco decepcionó pero no nos quejamos porque queríamos un lío noche gratis, ya que teníamos que coger hasta después de meses aparte. La noche siguiente nos fuimos a el Wilton Court y pagar un poco más por una experiencia fabulosa. Mondo tienen un problema con la cocina! El lugar también es histórico en su decoración. Rara vez colocar una mala crítica, pero este es uno de los que no dudé en alerta otros pavor. Dos estrellas son útiles para la camarera agradable atención.

Enjoyed our meal. Restaurant was quiet but it was mid week. Very pleasant attentive staff. Surroundings felt very dated. But overall a very nice experience.

Without booking we arrived as a party of 6 (with a child and a baby) and were greeted warmly. Seated, welcomed, all was good. Cider selection was good, and wine list was well priced. I wish the food has been as good as everything else...The veg lasagne was ok was scorching hot like it had been nuked in a microwave and came without garlic bread (?) despite it being on the menu. The beef stroganoff was terrible and tasted like dry kebab meat in a packet sauce. The vertical mixed meat kebab was dry, and more vegetables than meat. No pork in sight? A far cry from the £16 charged for it. The mixed fish grill was good, the only good meal on the table.When asked if we enjoyed our food, we simply said that we didn't. The server was sweet and informed the chef. I went to the bar a little later and the owner(?) assured me confidently that it was fillet steak but when you have strings of meat 8-10 inches long that must have been a mighty cow...We were given free dessert which I appreciated but it still didn't make it for a rather poor experience especially as our family were only together one night. We didn't have expect to need to buy crisps after dinner.

Wasn't sure about this place but chose it for a special occasion meal for myself and my wife. The service was very good, and the food was actually better than described. I had a fillet steak with pate and mushroom. It was really very very good.

Beautiful food in a lovely environment. The host was attentive and we didn't have to wait too long. Our only complaint was that our dessert was served with ice cream and cream, we had only asked for cream

Food lacked imagination, and the chips were undercooked and terrible. Hot and stuffy, needs better ventilation. Glassware also didn't look clean.

We discovered the Bistro on a sunny summer night. We arrived as the restaurant was opening. We were made to feel very welcome. The food we was superbly presented and the chef made subtle changes to our dishes to suit our individual requirements. Result, brilliant meal in a quirky and friendly environment. Highly recommended.

Too late to eat...(next time)!......but warm and friendly welcome by staff and clients alike.We will arrive in time to eat next time and hopefully catch some live jazz on a Thursday night.

Ross has quaint streets and lying in one is Bistro Mondo. Friendly helpful staff " oh the chicken Piri Piri is portugese style so hot ! " more help than a glass of water after to cool it down. The menu will suit all tastes. The fish stew is fantastic, moroccan lamb to Sword fish to steak . A delightfully friendly Portugese Chef who certainly knows how to cook. Well done we will be back soon.

The restaurant serves well-flavoured and well-cooked meals. The menu is not trendy but there is a good selection for all tastes. We are veggies and they had several appealing options. The chef came around at the end of the evening and asked if we enjoyed the food (a first for me). He said that he would happily adapt dishes for vegetarians - what a great attitude!Overall, the restaurant is good value, the atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant (especially if you like music from the seventies -who doesn't?), and the food is of a high standard. We were so impressed we came back for a second night before leaving Ross. I had two smashing evenings at Bistro Mondo.

Very surprised and very impressed. Great menu offering, friendly service , nice atmosphere, not too quiet, not too loud.

Called in here en-route home from South Wales to East Midlands on a Tuesday evening. I was greeted by the lovely waitress, Holly, who looked after me all evening. A delightful, warm interior, in a beautiful small town. This bistro certainly excel with their fish stew, Cantaplana! Upon ordering, I was informed it was a great choice and have to say, I would not hesitate to go back for another repeat. If anything the vegetable side was slightly over cooked but was not too wet or mushy. Overall, a highly recommended dish for any fish/sea food lover.

Thank you for such a lovely Sunday lunch! It hit the spot, and lovely desserts too! See you on our next visit to Ross on Wye.

My husband and I visited Ross on wye and called in on the restaurant on chance as we did not know the area. What a lucky Find! We both had the Dover Sole which was extremely tasty and a good size. The staff were extremely helpful and attentive. Also it was my birthday and we were having a lovely time we had bought little gifts for our grandchildren and we did not realise until the next day when we got back home that we had left them in the restaurant. luckily we had kept the receipt and managed to find the phone number. I rang the restaurant and the gentleman remembered us and that we had left the toys there. Without any hesitation he said he would parcel up and post out the items as soon as possible. This not only cost him money but his time as well. It is not very often that you come across anyone who will go out of their way to help.So a big fat Thank you to all at Bistro Mondo for you lovely food, lovely staff and honesty. Regards, Renate & Kevin

Having fallen into the Bog of Boredom of the day to day, Me and He decided to visit Ross on Wye and enjoyed a very comfortable stay at The Kings Head. We stayed for three nights and spent the majority of our evenings at Bistro Mondo and ate there on two occasions. We were astounded by the warmth and friendliness of the Ross folk in general but particularly Nick and his team at Bistro Mondo who were incredibly welcoming. The food was exceptional and Joe the chef was happy to share his culinary knowledge with us and is clearly passionate about what he does. We were privileged to join the locals at the bar for after dinner drinks and met some genuine unassuming people who have left us with a warm, fuzzy feeling. Superb on every level and we hope to re-visit soon. Thanks Nick and Co for the buzz! Sandra and Simon

We found this place quite by accident. Thursday night is band night and there was a lively atmosphere. Service was a bit slow as it was busy but we were warned of this in advance and that was no problem. Good service, friendly waitress and proprietor. Glad we found this place. A very enjoyable evening.

Just visiting for the day as a group of 6 and had an excellent roast dinner. Great value and service. Would highly recommend.

Very friendly we did not have to book although we were lucky because it did fill up as the evening progressed. the food was excellent and plentiful. Would definately visit again

nice meal , friendly owener and waitress nice location for town and pubs, just short walk from hotel

Went to this Bistro 23rd May 2015 what an amazing place the whole atmosphere was was really welcoming I am dairy and yeast intolerant told them, it caused no problems at all they went to get the chef whose name is Joe (who is Portuguese) I explained everything to him he made me the most incredible Portuguese seafood Cataplana (seafood stew) my husband had the seafood mix grill could not believe how much fish and what an assortment, the evening before we ate at a local hotel, my intolerance caused a bit of a stir there.Would recommend Mondo's check it out if you are in the area.Forgot to say waitress was really sweet

My wife and I had a chance to eat out without our kids and so took some time to pick the best restaurant we could find in Ross. Ross has too many restaurants serving the same old stuff that we visitors can get at home. But Mondo's bohemian decor and exciting menu made it a really easy choice.The Mrs adored the Lamb Marrakesh (really tasty, very generous and impossible to make by yourself without a Morroccon relative standing next to you).But I had the totally amazing Cataplana. It arrived in a sealed stewing pot and when it was opened for me an ocean of sheer pleasure was unleashed. King prawns, swordfish, salmon, calamari, vegetables and (please bear in kind I am Irish) perfectly cooked new potatoes in their crunchy skins. I cannot tell you how amazing it looked and then tasted. The healthiest, biggest, tastiest, most exciting dish I have had since I visited a similar kind of restaurant in New Zealand 12 years ago. Food simply doesn't come any better than this in the Northern Hemispshere and I want a cook-off between Bistro Mondos and Bistro 1284 in Rotarua, NZ.Service from Nick and his team was warm and welcoming, ensuring our rare night on our own was truly memorable. We are a quiet and slightly reticent couple but we asked to have a quick word with the chef and met the man behind the food and could see where the imagination, passion and creativity comes from. My wife and I are so passionate about our work in education and healthcare and therefore it is so rewarding to meet others who feels as crazily passionate about what they do as well. We have one shot in this world and so we may as well be our best and not deep-fry some chips and defrosted cod fillets.Very occasially a restaurant gets it perfect and as we travel back home this afternoon our brief getaway break to Ross will be remembered as a perfect evening of luxury.I have never done one of these reviews before and so why now? I am really tired of replicate restaurants serving out the same old stuff on slightly different plates. We'd prefer a sandwich from M&S than waste money on 90% of restaurants that churn out the same old stuff.Mondos is so different. They will transport you to Morrocco or Naples and make you feel like the most important guest they've ever had.If the Roman gods dined out, they'd go here!PS We shared the Cinnamon waffle and ice cream pudding. Blimey...

Such good value and great food, going again soon with some friends - hope they like it as much as we do!

We had an absolutely terrible dining experience at Bistro Mondo. Although the staff are lovely and very helpful, the food was awful. My boyfriend ordered a medium steak which came more than well done, and I ordered the Cataplana which was completely over cooked. The squid was so chewy it was inedible, and the rest of the fish and langoustines were dry. The only thing in the dish that wasn't over cooked was the potatoes! The restaurants decor could be improved vastly as it is very dark towards the back of the room. A real shame as the rest of the reviews for this restaurant were very good.

We visited Mondo today in Ross on Wye for Sunday lunch.I ordered the roast lamb, it was ready quickly and tasted excellent with lots of meat and great tasting perfectly cooked vegetables.The restaurant itself is quirky and theatrical with retro music and decorations that all add to the Mondo experience.

Broad menu and a restaurant deal on offer to include food and wine. We ate on a Monday so the restaurant was not busy .The waitress was friendly and helpful .

Myself and a friend went here last night for a glass of wine and were very disappointed. We both ordered a large glass of red wine and weren't happy with how it tasted. After going to quietly and politely speak to the bartender, we were offered to try the wine from an unopened bottle, and both agreed it tasted better. We were then made to feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome so moved to sit outside out of the way. Definitely won't be visiting again!

Good atmosphere, good music, good choice of drafts.Popped in for a drink and stayed. Liked the mix of clients and music.

Had an amazing meal served by a super waitress who tended to our every need with a great smile and was terribly polite. The ambience was perfect and played amazing music from the likes of the incredible string band

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The vertical meat kebab was to die for! Got chatting to Joe from Portugal ,the restaurant Manager for the evening and another couple who were locals. We were made very welcome and if ever in the area again we would definitely go back. The friendliness was overwhelming!

Had a very pleasant evening meal - I had a Cataplana, and my colleague had grilled fish platter.Wow - the cooking is so genuine and real that it felt as if we were in the Mediterranean.Only niggle was that the surroundings could do with a freshen up. Fabulous cooking would be really enhanced by if the decor could be given the same attention

Providing it is good any restaurant that does a three course Sunday Lunch at £11.95 for three courses deserves to succeed.It was busy , the décor is attractively quirky with velvet red colour predominating, a bit Moulin Rouge and when the very pleasant waitress looking very similar to Nicole Kidman served us I had to check that this was not a Paris film set !!Food particularly Beef was of good quality and good veg. The owner was very congenial and the Bistro has other attractive offers during the week so we shall return.

We happened to be in Ross on Wye looking for something to eat, and noticed Mondo's advertising Sunday lunch which included a nut roast. As one of our party is vegetarian this was attractive. We went in without having booked and were accommodated at a very pleasant table, plenty of room for 3, The staff were attentive, the food was excellent and not expensive, and the ambience great. We liked the choice of background music. Would definitely go there again.

Bistro Mondo delivered one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. The restaurant itself is full of character, lots to look at in the walls, great soundtrack on the stereo, happy and friendly staff. Quirky would sum the place up well.We had the Chateaubriand, which was served with the most amazing Italian tomatoes, Mediterranean vegetables, field mushrooms, chips and bearnaise sauce. It was all superb. Each mouthful made me go 'mmmm' repeatedly. Which probably got a bit annoying for the other diners.Restaurant is owned by a lovely guy called Nick, who was attentive, friendly and genuinely cared. The Chef also popped up from the kitchen, had a wander round the tables of diners, making sure everyone was happy.Great value food, cooked to a very high standard and served by warm & friendly people in a unique setting.Please check this spot out, its a real gem in Ross on Wye and they fully deserve to achieve success in their business.

Really worth going here, had the Chateaubriand and it was excellent, came with some lovely homemade ratatouille and tomatoes that were out of this world. It was so good and despite being full I wanted to try the toffee sponge and it was also superb. Great place! Thank you

Swordfish steak, hot plate, noodles, delicious... also cannelloni, etc, delicious.. bread, olives starter, vinegrette. Excellent, staff pleasant, great location premises.

Excellent value Sunday Lunch as we are both French visiting ,the waitress was very very beautiful,smilling,and a very good service.The boss present himself in French.I think we need more a place like that.....merci beaucoup et a bientôt j'espèreStéphane

Visited this lovely little bistro for Sunday Lunch today and we were not disappointed my partner had roast beef and i had the lamb it came with stuffing ball,roast potatoes and a yorkshire pudding then the waitress brought us a dish of vegetable's which included some new potatoes,broccoli,swede and carrot mix and also a dish of cauliflower cheese with ample gravy.I have a very good appetite and i did not leave the table hungry lol so no room for a sweet will definitely be going back again.

Simply the best restaurant in Ross the food is excellent a the service friendly and welcoming ;) I'll back very soon. Have a try.

Hooray !! Delighted to say after visiting this restaurant again last Friday we were delighted to find that they had put back all their different dishes, such as Moroccan Lamb, upright kebabs etc.,The meal was as good as before, absolutely delicious ! Really pleased and will be visiting regularly !! It was our belated Valentine's meal as i had had an accident the week before and were unable to take up our booking. But we were made very welcome and even got a Valentine's rose and chocolates - a lovely touch!!

With Nick as mine host you are sure of a wonderful dining experience. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service attentive without being annoying.We ordered chateaubriand for two with Mediterranean vegetables and frites. The steak was cooked to perfection, the roasted vegetables were delicious and the frites topped off a truly delicious meal, washed down with a charming rioja. I would recommend Bistro Mondo to anyone who likes good food at a reasonable price. Book now, you won't be disappointed.

Bistro Mondo is a charming little bistro in the borders town of Ross on Wye. I had been here before but just for a drink and was so taken by the diversity of the menu, decided to return to eat. I ate here on Thursday 12th February and was not disappointed. My friend went for the swordfish on noodles which she said was the best swordfish she had ever eaten and I went for the Moroccan chicken with rice which was truly delicious and so plentiful that neither of us could manage dessert but we did find room for a fantastic cappuccino and black coffee (served with mints) to finish off. The service was friendly and the ambiance was delightful. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for good value, interesting food served in lovely surroundings in this part of the world.

The Bistro Mondo was recommended by a local and when we arrived on a Friday evening we were a little doubtful given there were not many people dining but we are so glad we persevered. The owner is welcoming and takes the orders, the menu was diverse and our group of four all found something interesting and more importantly were extremely happy with their choices. Often meals arrive and you wish you had chosen something else - not here all were well cooked, good size portions and tasty. The house wine (red) is perfectly drinkable and recommended. The décor is a little individualistic but don't be put off. You'll eat well here and the pricing, for the quality, is perfectly reasonable.

A small party of 15 of us dined in Mondos New Years eve. There was no extra premium on the price just because of the date. The food was very good, service provided by Holly and Lilly was excellent, Joe running the kitchen did a first class job and Nick the owner was fun. Between them all they provided a great atmosphere, great food, and the kind of fun time one wants. This place should be packed every day. NB. Thursday nights every week they have live music and a fun time at the bar. I must try their Sunday lunch, everyone's talking about it.

This was not our first visit to Bistro Mondo and it won`t be the last! We called in for lunch with friends and ordered roast lamb, and not only was the meal delicious and plenty of it, the price was fantastic-only £7.99 for a main course but add a dessert for only £2.00! What value!! Don`t miss out book up now.

Came across this restaurant quite by chance. Really glad we did. We went on a Sunday lunchtime and we were the only ones in there but the food and service were excellent. The young waitress who served us was helpful, friendly and polite and was a refreshing change from most people you are served by. My husband and I both had a roast dinner each. Hubby had turkey and I had the lamb which was delicious and very tender, plenty of veg as well. Couldn't eat a dessert as too full but the coffees we had were a decent size, not a thimble- full like in most places. Would throughly recommend.

What can I say. Exquisite food. First class service from Joe and nick. Why oh why is this bistro not packed to the rafters every night. A Jewel in the Ross on wye crown. A1 ++++++

Thoroughly enjoyed my first trip here. Excellent food and great service, and very reasonably priced. Definitely going back!

We've now had 2 evening meals and 2 Sunday lunches at Bistro Mondo. Food was lovely, in particular the Portugese Cataplan, a lovely seafood dish in the evening and wonderful slow roast lamb on a Sunday. Atmosphere is nice, with efficient and friendly service from the charming waitresses and a chef who leaves the kitchen to ensure that all is well with the dishes.Great live music on a Thursday evening: a rarely found accompaniment to the delicious food.Mondo is a real asset for Ross on Wye - highly recommended by my wife and I.

It was our second time going here and I was very impressed.we had a fish and a steak dish and both were cooked to perfection,great to see all the food was fresh and cooked to order.The food is very reasonably priced.Nice and relaxed atmosphere all the staff are friendly .It's a must go to restaurant in Ross

Having had my first meal at Mondo I am sure to return for the sake of the most excellent food and astonishingly superb atmosphere! My Sunday lunch meal consisted of mouth watering lamb cooked to perfection accompanied by beautiful mixed vegetables. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Had 2 steaks and a bottle of wine last night - fantastic value at £25 and the steaks were delicious. Been before for fish which was also very good

We found this lovely restaurant quite by chance. So hospitable wonderful food and even managed to make it the evening a live Jazz Duo played Wish we lived nearer how lucky the residents of Ross on Wye are!! Many thanks for making our visit so relaxing and enjoyable :-)

Met up here with family for the new £7.95 Sunday lunch – it was the first Sunday they’d offered roasts and the place was very busy. It did mean we waited some while for our meals but when they came, the food was really good and piping hot, and there was a lot of it, but it was served on really cold plates, so things cooled quicker than they would have on warmed plates. Desserts weren’t so good. Nothing wrong with the ice cream, but the (bought in frozen?) crumbles and accompanying custard were both cold. When we came to pay the bill we’d been overcharged, but it was corrected no problem when we queried things, just a shame we had to do so. So we think it’s definitely worth considering Bistro Mondo for a meal, but ask them to make sure the dessert is hot, and check your bill carefully before paying.

this lovely little restaurant looks pretty unassuming from outside but is a whole different world inside. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We had the chateaubriand and couldn't fault a thing. It was delicious and so tender. They had our favourite wine from Spain so that was also a bonus. The waitress was really shocked to get a tip of £10 on an £80 odd pound bill - they must not get tipped enough in there!. So go, enjoy the ambience, the amazing food and good wine. And most of all tip the waitresses!

Visited Mondo last night to sample the 2 meals and bottle of wine for £25. My wife and I both had the fillet steaks that were cooked perfectly and presented very well. This deal is such great value as it extends to other dishes on the menu also. It is an intimate venue for a romantic meal but also on a Thursday there is a great atmosphere with live music provided by some really talented local musicians. Give it a go!

What a shame - this restaurant used to have a different and original menu, but has now changed to a steak or fish choice. Although the food is still good, the choice is so limited there are better options elsewhere. Their' specials' prices on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are good value, but won't go again at a weekend, as I need a better variety of food.

Went for dinner on Friday night. Very disappointed!Booked a table for six of us. We were the only customers in a gloomy restaurant.Service from the waitresses was OK but the food when it finally arrived was terrible.Everyone ordered steaks which finally arrived accompanied by cold (frozen) vegetables.On complaining to the chef we were met with arguments.How can they serve up frozen chips that are cold?Certainly wont be going back

Over the past year Mondo has added a superb new chef , Joe from Portugal, and expanded its live music offerings. So what was a good eatery has become even better! Joe is VERY particular about his fresh fish and will always cook it to your personal perfection. We like our fresh tuna lightly seared on two sides but left pink in the middle (like our steaks that way too) and Joe has always done exactly as we ask. We even requested crispy skin on the fresh sea bass and that was no trouble either. An exciting new seasonal menu should provide satisfaction for pretty much anyone who enjoys good food in relaxed surroundings. Matched with the attentive staff, Mondo's is a "must visit" restaraunt. Excellent range of wines and beers available too.And every thursday its live music from 8pm , not too loud and performed by proffesionals, the syles range from country and blues through to soft pop and mellow jazz. Our favourite is Kim Cypher who plays the most amazing saxophone. Accompanied by a gentle electric guitar she has your feet tapping as you eat. A marvelous way to while away a couple of hours. We like this place a lot!

Very good food but menu is very limited. What we had though was great, and the cheese board at the end is one of the best I have had. Nick, the owner is very friendly and makes the whole experience very good, he even remembered we had booked for our anniversary and wished us a happy one. If I was in Ross on Wye again I would definitely revisit.

We were looking forward to trying somewhere a bit different and Bistro Mondo appeared to fit the bill. We were the first customers on a quiet Saturday evening. The decor is interesting and seemed to fit the promise of something different.However service was terrible. We were ignored and found it very difficult to attract the attention of the waitress who spent most of our time there gazing dreamily out of the front window instead of looking around to ensure that customers were happy. The owner/manager kept disappearing so the two waitresses were left very much to their own devices - however, ensuring that customers are happy and keeping an eye on the room are not difficult skills and should not require constant supervision. We noticed that other guests who arrived after us were also left desperately trying to catch the attention of the waiting staff.The food was also disappointing. The cooking was at an amateur level. The pasta ratatouille that I ordered had aubergine that was almost raw, and the seasoning had not been stirred through, meaning that my first mouthful was very underseasoned. I rarely add salt to food, but on this occasion the blandness of the first mouthful indicated that extra seasoning was required. However the third mouthful seemed to contain the entire amount of seasoning for the dish and was overly salty. My husband's lamb tagine was also bland.As a saving grace, it does have a decentish wine list.

A great atmosphere. Excellent meal and evening. The online menu could be kept more up to date - disappointed not to have the lamb off the online menu. A Southern European atmosphere in the restaurant. Nice touch the owner and chef checking our satisfaction. Like the idea of the small bar at the immediate entrance for small number of local drinkers. Would be my favourite watering hole - definitely worth a visit.

We visited Ross a couple of weeks back. While out on the Thursday night we stumbled across live music at Mondos. The weather was lovely, the front doors were open and atmosphere was brilliant. So we walked in. Nick and his team were very welcoming and we spent the next couple of hours talking with the Mondos team, the Ross locals and listening to the live acoustic set. We simply had a fantastic night. We certainly recommend a visit to Mondos on your visit to Ross.

Didn't realise Wednesday was Fish night - which was brilliant for us as we love fish. Had a brilliant starter of whitebait followed by swordfish on noodles, very tasty and fantastic value. Good friendly service. Much improved from our last visit and very good choice of menu and will certainly be back.

Siamo stato a Ross solo 4 giorni e per 4 sere siamo stati a mangiare al Mondo.. Senza avere la voglia di provare altro.. Detto tutto!! Cibo ottimo e personale veramente friendly

A group of us had a meal here last Friday. The service was friendly and efficient and the food was excellent. The menu is very varied with loads of fresh ingredients. Some of the group chose the steak and they said it was the best they had ever had! We couldn't fault anything.This restaurant is really fabulous - it has oodles of charm with a lovely relaxed atmosphere.We would recommend that you visit the superb team at Bistro Mondo - we will definitely be going back.

Went to this restaurant for an evening meal and had a great time. Very nice atmosphere and the food was very good. Very clean and the service was excellent.Recomended highly

Returned to Ross for the first time after probably twenty years to find that it has changed for the worst. The place is tired. There are several good pub grub places but Bistro Mondo stood out and we were not disappointed. A friendly welcome, good menu, good food and wine. Recommended.

Stayed at Ross On Wye for a few days on the 31st July. The town not up to much, but Mondo's saved the day. We had a really good evening there as they had a great jazz trio and the food was excellent. The staff, chef included, were all brilliant. Thanks for a memorable evening. Couldn't have been better, especially as it was my wifes birthday.Many thanks, Dave and Karen from Hampton Court, Surrey.

Went to Bistro Mondo tonight Thursday 31st July and a wonderful and warm welcome from host Nick Stephens and his staff.Excellent food and wine to accompany the jazz singer trio.Wonderful evening and will definately return.

Good menu choices, and waitress could answer our questions about the food. Friendly waitress, good service. The restaurant was busy for a Thursday night.

We visited Mondo's again on Saturday and I can say it was better than before! It was very good before, but this time the food was superb! The Cataplana is a wonderful dish, full of flavour and if you like seafood - it's a must! Everything tasted fresh, even the side veg were delicious, lovely creamy new potatoes and green beans - cooked to perfection! Joe- the chef did an excellent job! Good, efficient, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. It's so nice to have a 'proper' restaurant in Ross rather than have to go to a pub to eat. Long may it continue !

A visit to this restaurant is a must. Lovely food and wine, seafood was delicious, and piri piri chicken is a must for spice lovers! portion sizes were great, a party of 6 and none of us could fault it in anyway. The staff were excellent, it was a birthday so they let us bring our own cake and even gave a free glass of wine to the birthday girl! A very awkward couple were next to us, and the staff dealt with them superbly. Would definitely go back.

Enjoyed a superb lunch in a delightful bistro. Staff were friendly and helpful . A relaxing atmosphere with a good menu choice and well presented quality food.

wonderful ambience and equally amazing food. Nothing is too much trouble and the food was second to none. The team are so friendly and attentive. Highly recommend to all

Great to have a Wine bar in Ross. Menu looked good but food was absolutely tasteless, what a disappointment. The smell of the kitchen was too much. The service was good and I thought that the man in charge was a delivery man until I was told he was the owner...I think his appearance could have matched his importance. So disappointed will not be going back sorry. Waitresses were smart and very friendly and efficient. Music was too loud for the size of the restaurant and killed our conversation. Come on Bistro Mondos you can do better than that if you want to do business with the locals and their visitors.

This was our second trip to Mondo's this time to celebrate my birthday, and we weren't disappointed. The music from Phoenix J was wonderful jazzy and sassy! The food was even better than last time with their new Portuguese chef. I had Duck breast cooked with a blackberry, raspberry and red currant sauce with dauphinoise potatoes, and my husband had a ribeye steakboth cooked to perfection. The cheese board was amazing. We shall certainly be returning againand would recommend to all.

I have now eaten in this restaurant 5 times and have never been disappointed ! The food is beautifully cooked and presented with the ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The music in the background is just at the right level, you can hear it, but hold a conversation easily over it.We have taken friends there and they have taken their family and friends there - word of mouth (apart from Trip Advisor) is usually the best recommendation! It is nice to have a 'proper' restaurant in Ross instead of having to rely on hotels and pubs for a meal out.The menu changes frequently and it has a lovely ambiance and decor and the staff are friendly and helpful. Tasha is a model of quiet efficiency and calm. The wine list has a good choice and variety and they serve Stowford Press cider on tap (for all us 'real' cider drinkers out there!). We will be eating there on a regular basis! it is also open lunchtimes for coffees and light bites and the bar is open in the evening for people who just want to socialise ! They often have music evenings there with different performers which are very popular!

Lovely atmosphere, excellent food, friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you and Pinot Grigio blush, what more could you ask for! When we are in the area again it willbe a must to go back! Thank you very much for all the staff.

My Wife and I went because we saw a musician friend was appearing there. Hadn't seen it before, and it was an absolutely lovely experience.We hadn't booked, didn't faze them, found a lovely table, and the service for the evening, from the young Gentleman, and Lady, was at just the right level - efficient, and pleasant, not too in your face or formal, and this was the same later in the evening with Nick the Owner, I assume, when enquiring how everything was.Well, everything was lovely, my Wifes Pork Tenderloin, and my Rosini, and a very nice cheese assortment.The Music was first rate, sound level excellent, talk or listen, and a very pleasant atmosphere. I would recommend a visit (music or not, which appears to be monthly), and we shall certainly be returning at an early opportunity.

great food ,we were a table of 4 and had the lamb, trout,and steak all cooked perfect,good service ,all friendly.Will be going again soon

Great food,great decor,great ambience combined with very friendly and efficient service! Centrally located in Ross-on-Wye and certainly seemed popular on the night we visited!

Just had a great evening at Mondo's, good food and excellent live music from Phoenix J, a really super atmosphere. Where else can you get a decent meal and such good music in the area.Would thoroughly recommend to couples. Will certainly go again.

Second time in mondos, staff great and the steak was equaly so .thankyou . We will certainly visit mondos again when we next have an evening free.

As a declaration of interest I've been to this venue several times, but professionally, as the 'roadie' to an act performing there. So in passing, if in a biased way, may I commend Bistro Mondo for its support of live music, and recommend these special evenings to anyone seeking a full dine-out and entertainment experience.However last night was purely personal. A dark, dank winter's night in Ross-on-Wye, but with the kids taking over the house for a party I took my wife out as a surprise having seen tantalising dishes waft past before (they also do Tapas nights), and we fancied a 'special night out'. The decor is already a beacon of warmth and light to greet you, but the staff act in perfect complement from the moment you walk in. Attentive and friendly, but unobtrusive. It is an 'intimate' venue, which makes it perfect for two, but we have seen much bigger parties easily accommodated. The meal was just perfect and arrived piping hot after just the right time to savour an aperitif and chat. We started with the Thai fishcakes, which are breaded and offer a subtle flavour of the spices from that country. For mains my wife had the Chicken Piri-Piri and I opted for the Lamb Marrakesh. Both stews basically, so great to swap and compare. And both delicious! The portions were generous and the flavours a lovely, varied tour of diverse global cuisines. Pricing reasonable for the experience, ambiance and calibre of cooking.

We have been four times now. Always a warm welcome, great atmosphere and consistently good food. Thank you !

I would recommend this restaurant to others highly (After reading and hearing some mixed reviews I was unsure what to expect) - however my partner and I were both greeted with a warm welcome, helpful staff, and were impressed with the lovely and original decor.We had the £10 for 3 courses meal - having Parsnip Soup & Roll /a Greek Salad/ Orange PanacottaPate on toast / Spaghetti Bolagnese / Lemon TartAll our food was served in a polite manner with attention to detail on the portion size and presentation. All the right temperature and very enjoyable. We were very pleased and it was a lovely anniversary meal. I hope others who were unhappy before give this place a second chance as you will see how good it is. Good luck and hope you do well here in Ross. We shall be back again happily.

Our first impression of Bistro Mondo was what a nicely decorated and well finished environment. We anticipated that our food would be in keeping with the attention to detail that had clearly been lavished upon the décor and surroundings. We were certainly not disappointed! A great choice of food from around the world was offered on the menu. Our choices of food were served piping hot and well presented. It is clear that fresh and quality ingredients were used and overall the food was to a very good standard. The owner and his staff were all very friendly and attentive to our needs. We will certainly be back on our next visit to Ross. Nick & Nicola Piper.

Went to Mondo for their Christmas Tapas night. Excellent range of quality tapas served by cheerful and attentive staff who actually wanted to be there ( unusual at this time of year). Musical accompaniment from a duo ( lady singer, male guitarist). The guitarist was absolutely brilliant and worth listening to on his own. A great night was had by one and all.Then we went in on christmas eve just for a drink and were greeted with the same degree of hospitality. Marvelous. They have a good selection of beers and spirits as well. We shall certainly return.

My aunt and I went to see how it faired, and as locals to the area go mostly every Saturday to eat out Mondo is ,very reasonable to eat and drink, nice warm surroundings and happy staff, would recommended and have Mondo,s, especially for the Christmas set menu meals, so will continue to use, and all people we have said to try have said very nice

Two of us ate dinner here last night and had a lovely meal in what is a very pleasant restaurant.The menu has a nice choice of dishes which are all reasonably priced and the wine choice, although not extensive, is extremely well priced. If anything, the portions were a little big for me, I chose to have the tomato & basil soup, which was very tasty and clearly freshly made. I requested a starter size portion of pasta for my main and couldn't eat it all, even though it was really lovely, it was just slightly too big for my little appetite. My husband had 3 courses and thoroughly enjoyed them all, the cheese board was packed with cheese, biscuits, grapes, olives and chutney.The service was excellent and there was a really nice buzzy atmosphere. The décor is warm and welcoming as are the waiting staff.We would recommend and when we re-visit Ross on Wye, we would definitely return to Bistro Mondo.

What an excellent evening, absolutely first class food on every course, staff very attentive and friendly, it's hard to find a restaurant of this quality anywhere!