Paysanne in Conwy

The last time we visited, I'm not sure there was "internet" let alone Tripadvisor! We asked for a variation to one dish when we booked and the Patron was happy to accomodate. Choosing the main off the menu - artichoke in a pastry parcel. Fantastic! Then the chocolate pot to finish. Everything was top notch. Ambience, relaxed and friendly. We won't leave it so long 'til our next visit!

Paysanne used to be a fine French restaurant. Still has a charming host, good service, nice chatty atmosphere . Easy parking opposite in station carpark. Bouillabaisse very tasty, crab dish tiny. Oddly, one duck was rare, one well cooked. Sauce tasted good. Fish a little bland. So quite mixed. I was surprised with shared vegetables which although well cooked and plentiful didn’t seem to link to the meal ordered. Eg red cabbage with fish? So overall quite pleasant but not as delicious as I had hoped.

Great service and atmosphere. Food average. Not sure how so many people rave over it. Sauces lacking and veg undercooked with heaped dauphinoise potatoes almost hard in the middle and whilst the serving dish may have been hot the veg and potatoes warm at best. Could have been so much more.

My wife and I visited Paysanne over ten years ago when we were visiting with family. We were impressed then, so decided to have dinner at Paysanne when we were in the area for a few days recently. This restaurant is excellent. From the warm and friendly meet and greet, the service and food were all excellent. The menu variety was very good. Portion sizes were good and the food delicious. We had to enjoy three courses because the food was sooo good! We will have Paysanne on our list next time we are in the area for a few days. Highly recommended.

Fabulous 3 Course Meal, with great service, in lovely, different surroundings. We will definitely be back, and will be recommending Paysanne to all our friends.

Visited to celebrate or wedding anniversary. An interesting menu with a good variety of dishes on offer. Superb food and service cannot wait to return.

Don’t normally do reviews but … Absolutely fantastic place, food and service!! We will come back again! THANK YOU

Really good value Sunday lunch experience, great selection on the menu, traditional French style cooking with an emphasis on seafood but also roast beef. Outstanding puddings!

Excellent food, great atmosphere and friendly greeting all at a reasonable price.

Food was exceptionally good, service was excellent.

Excellent meal in a typical no fuss French restaurant.. service was good food was excellent along with the wine...

A treat of a meal. Hard to choose from so many choices for starters and mains. Plenty of fish options but not limited if not a fish fan. Great service - relaxed but not slow. Highly recommended!

Great meal with great service, highly recommended. Small but the food and wine was brilliant and competitively priced. Great host

Had a wonderful meal here tonight. The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and accompanied with delicious delphinoise potatoes, garlic butter and vegetables. Dessert, blueberry and almond tart and bread and butter pudding.....wonderful! The Pinot noir wine was delicious. Service impeccable!! Uncomplicated, fresh food just how it should be. French food at it's very best!

We last ate at Paysanne six years' ago, thus we were undoubtedly due a return visit. Pros Notably friendly and welcoming. Cai Ross (proprietor) is a legend and adds to the evening. Very good service, including some good recommendations. We had an excellent table (first right as you enter the dining room). The food is appropriately priced and good value for money. A nice, atmosphere with an air of faded gentility. Cons Very much an ageing clientele. Limited choice for vegetarians (but the dishes on offer are of good quality). My poire pochee dessert was disappointing. This is not a pretentious French restaurant; it's as close as you'll get to a French restaurant in Wales. It is definitely worth a visit if you like traditional dishes, with an emphasis on sauces.

Great Sunday lunch. £25 for 2 courses and a few pounds more £28.50 for 3 . Usual menu . Really enjoyed our visit . Clientele today mostly over 70 I’d say but a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A little formal . Lots of authentic choices - I opted for the soup then the vegetarian . My dad worked his way through 3 courses , a Pernod and rose with his duck . Will definitely go back. Shame I was driving !

We must have gone on a bad night! The prawns were overcooked and were in a very bland sauce. We didn't taste any garlic in it. The ('legendary'!) fish soup had no chunks of fish in it, only very small pieces. My John Dory was tiny and despite being small and thin was partly raw and I had to send it back. There wasn't a noticeable amount of lemon, butter and parsley sauce with it either. I didn't bother with a replacement (10-15 minute wait I was told) and instead had some of my wife's salmon which was exactly as described on the menu, large and very nice. (The John Dory was taken off the bill.) The dauphinoise was partly burnt and served in a dish with burnt food all over the sides which made it look like it had never been washed properly. We were very disappointed after seeing the good reviews.

Went to the Restraunt's 35th Birthday Tasting Menu Evening...it was the best meal I have ever eaten. As always, Cai and his staff were on hand to ensure that everything went without a hitch!

A restaurant that oozes atmosphere with incredible food. We visited as a party of 6 to celebrate the restaurant 35th anniversary. With Cai front of house Dave in the kitchen with his guest chef, Chris Tull what could go wrong ? Absolutely nothing. Atmosphere 5/5 Food 5/5 Service 5/5

We visited Conwy for a weekend getaway with family. We stayed in the accommodation above the restaurant which was lovely. On our last night we ate at the restaurant and the food was beautiful. Service was impeccable. We would definitely return!

Just fabulous! The maitre d' is friendly and helpful and the food is delicious. The house wine is of an excellent quality - after trying a glass of the house rose, I found it to be so good I bought two bottles to take home with me to enjoy with family, and the house red my husband ordered was very good too. Highly recommended - I hope to return if I visit this area again. Update: we did visit again and were not disappointed. Highly recommended!

An absolute gem. Loved our evening. Would highly recommend

It's my favourite restaurant here in Wales and UK I

Very quirky, French restaurant. Excellent service and fabulous food. The whole experience was very enjoyable.

Just a nice evening. Good food, wine, and service, led by the owner who obviously enjoys pleasing his customers. This is not a tasting menu experience and is all the better for it.

We were recommended to try Paysanne, and it definitely didn't disappoint! What a fabulous restaurant, you definitely need to book, the food and staff were amazing, we'll definitely be booking again next time we're in Conwy 🥂

Smashing ambience, lovely service, top class, authentic food, notably bouillabaisse style soup, and perfectly cooked fish with a choice of sauces. The owner/ Maitre d' could not be more charming. The prices are fair- about £130 for three courses, 2 kirs, and a delicious bottle of St. Nicolas de Bourgeuil. (Tip- light Loire reds age well and go with anything- you're welcome). Hugely recommended. If you are mean and/ or a recovering alcoholic, you can eat well for about £30 a head for three courses. This was our second visit in about three weeks. It really is a must visit location.

Food was delicious and the staff was so attentive and kind. Lovely and cozy atmosphere. Amazing overall experience! Good prices too.

Booking highly recommended as Paysanne is a popular small dining space. Relaxed yet professional service, fine dining with a French Welsh style. Delicately cooked fish of the day was superb. Delicious desserts and great after dinner coffee.

We had an amazing meal having been fortunate to secure a booking earlier that same evening. Lovely dining area, particularly for couples, with low-level background music which enhances the ambience. Excellent service, with great menu recommendations and attention to allergy requirements. We opted for the escargot and French onion soup, which were both delicious followed by different ‘fish of the day’ dishes. Crème brûlée from the dessert menu was scrumptious and there’s a superb French cheeseboard. Very good and affordable wine list - we’re were recommended the house white for our menu choice, which was excellent. Would highly recommend this restaurant, which is just a short journey from Conwy, with views across the estuary, and there’s 24 hr parking at the Station, just across the road which is competitively priced too.

We were very lucky to get a booking since our late afternoon phone-call was made in hope rather than expectation. Restaurant is small, friendly, convivial with attentive, engaging service from when you arrive through to when you leave. We had the best meal, evening out, we have had so far this year - hard to see it being beaten in the coming months. Lots of good choices on the menu and ‘specials’ to consider including on the night we visited John Dory, Hake as well as Confit Duck Leg. Between us we had and thoroughly enjoyed - Soupe De Pecheur, luscious bouillabaisse style fish soup with rouille; Crevettes in garlic butter perfect to mop up with bread. Followed by Hake (beautifully cooked) with lemon, butter and parsley, and Cote De Boeuff Gwalia - tender, cooked to medium in garlic butter. We finished off with Crème Brûlée’ and selection of French cheeses. Wine list is short, sensibly described, ‘off the beaten track’ and reasonably priced. It really doesn’t get much better than this - for which, much thanks to everyone concerned. And we’ll certainly be returning.

Absolutely lovely. Gorgeous food, excellent service. One of our favourite places to eat. Highly recommended by me and my family.

A very pleasant evening. Staff very attentive / well-organised

Went there with huge expectations. I had no booking so I had to wait about 45 min for a table, which was totally fine. Restaurant was full when I got there so I hoped for a great meal later on. Service was excellent, very professional and attentive. Atmosphere was relaxed and cosy. I really liked the decor. Food. I really hope that the chef had a bad day and he/she can do better. My food was blunt, boring and not properly cooked/served. Soup had no taste at all and was so hot that I’ve burned my mouth with a first sip. Veggies which were served on side were quite raw - specially broccoli. Fish was ok, but like the rest of the seasoning was blunt and boring. Being a French restaurant I was expecting much more from served food. If I will be close, I’ll come again to try something different and see if food improved.

Only found out about Paysanne from Tripadvisor and what a find it is. We went on a Tuesday which is lobster night at the moment. My wife is not a fan of lobster so we pre-ordered an alternative main course. All three courses were excelllent and the service was friendly and helpful. Wine list was extensive and priced from reasonable to expensive. We went for a Bordeaux which was delicious and well priced. The building was "house sized" but the interior was well laid out so that it was possible to have an intimate evening for two. Strongly recommended if you're in the area.

Lovely atmosphere, brilliant service and absolutely delicious food! Would highly recommend, we had a most enjoyable meal and evening. Thank you!

Superb value not to be missed. Duck la orange 1/2 duck order in advance. Plenty of fish choices.

Had an excellent meal the other night whilst staying locally. The food is French but toned down slightly for the British taste but still authentic. Service was professional and the wine list is short but very good. The restaurant is small but we were not...

Good service and excellent food. The halibut was excellent.

Wonderful! The Tuesday lobster and frites special was a revelation, will cherish the memory of this, the food, the company and the atmosphere for years to come. Would go back in a heartbeat and no hesitation in highly recommending this wonderful restaurant.

Food was fabulous, the atmosphere was so lovely. The host / owner was really attentive and funny. It was such a good evening

I took my husband here and he loved the food. I am really happy! The poir pochee is very delicious.

First visit after reading about the restaurant and owner in the North Wales magazine over the last few years and encouraged by the excellent reviews. I booked Sunday lunch for my son and I, well worth the trip from Anglesey. The owner and staff were...

Visiting area for first time . Restaurant was recommended by Apartment Host and have to say it was fantastic. Firstly you need to book as it only has seating for about 30. We booked for a Wednesday night and it was full. I had the...

Absolutely superb. Small French style restaurant . Lobster and snails awesome. Service very good and friendly

An excellent little French restaurant serving country style local produce. Wonderful food, service and surroundings. Lovely to see such an extensive wine list. We will be back.

You must book in advance, great french experience the food was really tasty and plentiful , the service was great with a fair time between courses we would certainly return if in the area well recommended

Top quality ingredients cooked to perfection 👏....service is excellent and the friendly owner justly proud of his lovely and unique little restaurant. Highly recommended.

This place was a revelation, totally unexpected delight. What you expect from French cuisine is simple ingredients delicately cooked and dressed with the right flavours and this is exactly what you get here. If you like sea food then there is a good selection of...

An excellent first time visit to Paysanne for dinner with friends who have been coming here for years. They live in Canada and come back to Wales every year and make a beeline for this wonderful bistro. We now understand the attraction and wish we...

Great food excellent atmosphere, staff and level of service first class.

Fabulous place. Staff were amazing, very attentive food superb great atmosphere

Our party of eleven had another most memorable lunch in Paysanne. Food and wines delicious as always. We have been visiting this gem of a bistro for a few years now. Great value too.

Great little bistro, lovely food and wine and atmosphere. Very friendly and approachable. Strongly recommend!

Just a small place and the food was fantastic. Cai, the host, was so nice. We hope to come back in the future and if we do, will definitely eat there again!

I had fish with orange and tarragon sauce my partner had chicken with a creamy sauce, both cooked to perfection with flavours to make the taste buds sing. Desserts were wonderful, we chose blueberry, blackberry & almond tart with custard and the cafe gourmand (a combo of espresso, fruit jelly, creme brulee and a mini macaroon) - beautiful !!

Absolutely amazing night My Girlfriend and I we’re treated to an evening of wonderful food and fabulous service. Will definitely go again ! The Perfect place for a wonderful romantic evening ❤️

We were a bit apprehensive walking in as restaurant very small and crowded but tables are placed so that you can enjoy your evening, food was very good and was served with the right amount of time in between courses, the quality and quantity of...

Amazing place, amazing food it's a must. 5 stars

Delicious food, great atmosphere & attentive staff

food was excellent, service very good - excellent value for money

Always great food and good friendly service

My second time here and could not rate the food highly enough, their choice of fish of the day is cooked to perfection. The creme brulee is perfect and the almond and blueberry tart was divine! Top class family run restaurant with food out of...

Great food. Customer service was excellent

Very good food. Great service. Good atmosphere.

We love everything about Paysanne, the food, ambience (very quirky) staff, service, menu. They never fail to please . We visited tonight and had yet another outstanding experience. Thank you…. See you soon

We visited on Thursday 22nd December 2022 From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, everything was absolutely lovely, food, owner/waiter, just great. My partner is a French ‘foodie’, and living here in North Wales together we had a lovely romantic evening enjoying lovely food and wine… Mike

Excellent food, friendly, lovely front of house. Definitely recommend!

First time here and enjoyed ourselves. Could do with a little more ambiance with the lighting. Would have preferred my crab and prawn starter cold to spread on toast, main very tasty . Served by a very friendly host .

Charming, unassuming yet very cosy place. French cuisine du terroir done with quality ingredients. Service done without rushing patrons. All in all, a very pleasant restaurant. But, please, don't tell anybody.

Had Sunday lunch here with my family. Food was exceptional, as was the service. Remarkably good value for money. Highly recommend!!

Nice atmosphere; yellow decor; quiet tasteful music; jolly maître d' (owner?); on-street parking; great food and attention to detail (eg. in relation to my intolerance to alchol). We both had the half duck with crispy skin (which needs to be ordered in advance) which was...

What a lovely place to eat. We were lucky enough to get a table last minute on a Saturday evening. The food was really tasty and staff really welcoming. I just wish we lived closer so we could revisit. We'll worth a visit.

Visited tonight whilst staying two nights at the Quay Deganwy. Small and intimate restaurant with great hospitality, classic French food and a feeling that your custom was genuinely appreciated. We had the melon salad, fish soup and Guinea fowl and it was excellent. Prices very...

We eat here regularly and it’s one of the best restaurants locally. The food, service, staff are amazing it’s such a fantastic place. Need to book in advance as it’s always so busy. Such a great experience.

Thanks to Covid it's been almost three years since we were able to visit Paysanne. I'm delighted to report that the standards of the food, service and atmosphere have not diminished at all in the intervening years. We had Sunday lunch for the first time...

Excellent food and perfect atmosphere and a very friendly owner

10/10 would recommend. Get the lospster thermidor and crème bulee. Great atmosphere and waiter.

Good food in what seems like a small town house , owner a little overbearing but we enjoyed it the evening.

Superb meal. The French cuisine was beautifully prepared, presented and was a real delight. Service was attentive, friendly and prompt. All round a most enjoyable evening. Thoroughly recommended. Thanks to everyone involved.

This was our first visit to Paysanne but won’t be our last. From the moment we arrived we were looked after with unobtrusive attention. All of the staff were excellent. The food was absolutely delicious. I haven’t had Guinea fowl for over 20 years and...

Hidden gem! We all loved our food and the service was even better. Fun, intimate atmosphere. Highly recommended.

This is a 'proper' grownup restaurant with great traditional French bistro food and really good friendly service in a lovely atmosphere. The wine list has a selection of French wines at very reasonable prices, Thoroughly recommended.

This is a must visit, excellent service, excellent wine & excellent food from Cai and his team. Make sure you book well in advance because as you’d expect it’s a busy place!

We begged to be squeezed in having stayed next door and been treated to the smells coming from this place for days. Sunday 3 course lunch was incredible, wine from the local village was just as good and the lovely owner Cai couldn’t do enough to give you a lovely dining experience. Food was delicious, all 3 courses and lovely to sit and watch the world go by!

What a lovely dinner. We have been staying in the Llandudno area for the last three days ans discovered this place by chance. Thoroughly recommend it. Great food, wonderful service and lovey atmosphere.

Enjoyed a wonderful meal. My duck was beautifully cooked as was my husband's hake, with a delicious selection of vegetables. Great variety of dessert, perfect portions. Staff were very attentive and it made for a special evening.

Great food, wine and atmosphere.

Booked in advance, highly recommended, and was seated next to the window in a very quaint and cute restaurant in Deganwy. Having lived in Quebec for many years, the food was very authentic and great quality. Wine selection vey good. The Escargot was fantastic and not over done by heaps of cheese, garlic was just right with butter. This was followed by the most delicious fresh Hake served with mashed potatoes and veg. Perfectly done. The desert being a crime brule also done to perfection. A really authentic evening and our table was ours until it closed. Very highly recommended and definitely a 5 star experience.

Very good food and friendly service

Oh we loved it we had family over from America and decided here seemed the perfect place to take them as they were staying at the quay hotel, service was brilliant couldn’t fault it, the food was exceptional, my own started of field mushroom were...

Great food, good service, friendly staff. Best meal this holiday.

We arrived 15 minutes early, out table was booked for 4 people at 8pm This was our first visit and we were unsure of how long it would take to get there so didn’t want to be late. We were asked to leave and they...

First night of our Welsh holiday Food lovley great staff good ambiance All Around lovley first night. Try it for yourself. You'll not be disappointed.

We had a lovely meal here at Paysanne. Although I wouldn’t say the food feels particularly “French” it was very delicious, and we have already recommended it to friends who visit this area often. We sat outside which was lovely and highly recommended. My only...

Cosy restaurant with top notch food can highly recommend

A superb evening with the usual exceptional food. A really great little gem of a restaurant I would highly recommend

Love this quirky bistro. Over the years we've tried a range of dishes but this time enjoyed sea bream, duck and cherry Sauce. Both were superb. Second time had Salmon with leeks and the steak. All were perfectly cooked, and very tasty. Kai provides an...

Always a joy like the late Actor Roger Moore it's my fav resteraunt also. Plus the Duck a'lorange is superb as are all the staff

Boulebaisse soup was like water fish had been washed in and 2 miniscule pieces of fish and not much else. Duck was so dehydrated and hadn't seen moisture for some considerable time!