Plas Rhianfa in Isle of Anglesey

The chateau is a hidden gem and needs marketing as it is truly captivating in both location and style . The food at this restaurant was beautifully presented, was of high quality and was imaginative, and cooked to perfection , such a shame there was only ourselves (couple ) and one other couple dining . The staff were friendly and attentive , professional without being overbearing. This stunning hotel needs marketing as a fine dining restaurant not just a hotel , I have eaten in several places in Anglesey as it is my home and this is one of the best ! Please please management you must get this restaurant marketed as I believe most people will just drive past thinking it is just a hotel ( that has just won wedding venue of the year for North Wales ) . It is waiting to be discovered as a fine restaurant.. Treat yourself and book will not be disappointed x

Had an excellent meal here today. Sunday lunch 3 courses so so tasty. Not only was the food presented well served hot it tasted really good. The staff were spot on pleasant very professional. I’d go again happily.

We booked a window table 3 months in advanced for birthday meal(only one with view),so when arrived for dinner was suprised to see someone else sitting there. They put us in a corner with no room facing two red walls .we ledt and got a excellent meal at Gazelle hotel less than mile away with better views and staff.

Great service, friendly and knowledgable staff in regards to allergies/recommendations for wine etc. Beautiful setting. Food was amazing, I had the goats cheese starter, and the cod supreme, absolutely delicious. Well presented food. Attentive staff.

Perfectly edible but not the treat I was expecting. Broadly absent staff, cheap butter in wrappers, salt and pepper in packets, mediocre wines by the glass. I can’t imagine how this ever won an award.

I was a bit worried about how the food would go as we had seen some varying reports of the restaurant, but I can only assume that the chefs must have recently changed as our meals were absolutely fantastic. The staff definitely seemed a little new, but everyone is new sometimes so this didn't bother us. Given we were staying at the hotel it didn't matter if things sometimes took a little longer, as we only had to go upstairs to reach our beds. The food itself was to die for. I could have paid 3x as much in a nice restaurant in London for this food and still would have been happy with it. There was not a single fault in any of the food or wine we had. The normal restaurant room was closed (not sure why) and they served us in the banquet hall instead, but honestly I think the banquet hall was much more impressive than the images I've seen of where the restaurant normally is. When you're staying in a castle why would you want to eat in a normal room when you could eat in a spacious hall with enormous windows and stunning views of the water?

Slight delay in reviewing my evening but I seriously had no idea how to tackle it. This Grade II listed building and its surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful and the banquet room where two rosette Le Dragon Rouge restaurant is together with well thought out menu gives you an instant feeling of an extraordinary culinary experience about to happen. But unfortunately that’s not what happens next…. Firstly I’m not even sure if I have booked myself into Le Dragon Rouge, are there perhaps two different restaurants at the Chateau that I was not told about? Would definitely explain why my experience was so different from everything I read about it. Starters: Wild mushroom on toast, poached egg - burnt bread/tasteless mushroom/badly poached egg Crevette & Crispy Squid Chowder - pretty much a bowl of sweet double cream with no seafood flavour Mains: Pan fried haddock, broccoli, peas, minted new potatoes, chive butter sauce - first dish with a bit of a flavour, shame all I could taste was salt on a smallest fillet of haddock possibly found in the Irish Sea Cockle & Smoked Mackerel baked paella, Laverbread butter, Parmesan chives - sounded exciting on paper, ended up being a plate of lacking flavour rice Dessert: Coconut & Lychee Cheesecake - a bowl of runny mascarpone cheese with biscuit crumbles and few strawberries on top. Disappointment of the year! I really wish I could be more positive about my dining experience Chateau Rhianfa, especially that I’ve booked it as my birthday treat (absolutely no recognition from the restaurant staff) but unfortunately if you’re looking for fine dining please look elsewhere.

Absolutely gorgeous from the first bite to the last. Helpful friendly staff who clearly know the food they are serving. Comfortable, relaxed, almost homely, atmosphere, not too formal. Can’t wait to come back!

our meal was excellent presented well cooked to our liking through from starters mains and the breakfast the next morning and a varied choice

We stayed at Christmas, ate all our meals in the hotel restaurant and were very happy with everything we had.

First the good. The food that was served was decent. The choice was very limited. Only a set, TDH menu with basically, steak, fish or veg. And over priced for what was available. It's a long way from a fine dinning experience and it seems the good chefs have left for other establishments. The restaurant feels like it's in a back room, with no view of the grounds or the waterfront and is rather tired, bordering on tatty rather than old world charm. The service was unusual despite an obvious management presence, too many little things wrong to list here but not what you expect from a hotel with pretensions of grandeur. It wasn't busy so no excuses for not having basics in place. Staff were pleasant but we felt at times as though we were an inconvenience, questions about what time we had booked for (but it wasn't a problem to dine at that time), bar not stocked - no Prosecco so had to go and find a bottle, no soup spoon and an awkward conversation asking if there was one (and ended up using desert spoon which is fine until it comes to desert!) I hope improvements can be made, a new chef with a proper menu and trained staff would make a big difference.

Very over rated. Average food at a very expensive cost. You can get better value and quality at nearby restaurants. Also one waiter on the evening brought us other peoples meals and the wrong dessert. For what you pay for the meals they should be better trained.

We stayed at Chateau and we decided to have our first meal there. We were lucky because Adam and Abi served us all evening. Hughe difference when the front house staff is trained and friendly! Food very nice and great selection of wines.

Visited here for my mums and dads wedding anniversary. We had the £40 per person menu which included canapes, breads, starters, amuse bouche, mains, pre dessert and dessert which was wonderful value for money. The food was wonderful if slightly pretentious on the menu. I had the pea and toffee soup to start with a small cheese and herb scone which was all delicious. The pre-starter artisan breads with soy butter were also delicious, very creamy and unique butter! The amuse bouche was a melon and apple soup. I had the hake with pasta, scallops, cockles and samphire for my main. It was all very nice although didnt feel like a dish that came together, just very nice individual items. My mum had the welsh lamb which looked wonderful. The pre dessert of elderflower doughnuts were gorgeous and delicate. I had the arctic roll for desert, the pistachio ice cream was lovely but the roll itself wasnt anything special. My dad had the chocolate and cherry dessert which was very rich but yummy. The staff were very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere was a little lacking with only 3 tables in the restaurant. There had been a wedding on earlier which meant that there was an hour wait between arriving and receiving our breads but service was very quick after this. Would reccomend chateau rhianfa, maybe not this restaurant which seemed a little small and lifeless but the rest of the building and other dining rooms are magnificent!

We loved the food but we did not enjoy the evening as we were placed in a dining room which was small dark and dingy and with nobody else. I know it is a lovely Victorian building, but our dining room was full of dark wood and horrid Victorian paintings of portraits of dogs in period costumes , just to add to the depressing lack of ambience. Guess it depends on your personal taste but sadly we did not enjoy it. Food was lovely, expensive and small and the various amuse bouches very delicious. Lamb was very very pink and we did ask for it be cooked a little more and this was no trouble for them and done with grace. The fish dish was delicious but sadly very little vegetables with anything.

Well curated menu options. Visually beautiful food. Nothing outstanding, but dishes are made with nice ingredients, served by obliging friendly staff.

Had two evening meals both excellent limited menu of high class,reasonable prices,wine on the expensive side Would certainly go back.

The food was absolutely fantastic and so nicely presented. Waiter / Waitress so helpful and polite. Loved the décor.

Lovely cosy dining room but rather low chairs so I asked to swap mine for a higher one. I like the linen tablecloths ...quite rare these days. The choice was good and all food was nice. The desert was a particular delight. It was a...

We enjoyed a lovely three course dinner. There was something on the menu for everyone and staff were very impressive with their handling of one of our party and a severe food allergy that needed adhering to in the kitchen. Thank you.

We only had breakfasts here as we were out and about during our stay. There are some interesting little nooks; heating varies considerably within the rooms. Made-to-order dishes were well above the usual run of quality, and the local yoghurt is delightful.

Just returned from a two nights stay at Rhianfa. Good Points: - Beautiful Venue, I can see how this is very popular for couples getting married. The building itself is beautiful, with amazing little nooks -Perfect for a glass of wine and a book. Beautiful...

We parked below the hotel in the overflow car park, so we entered via a side entrance to look for reception. We were seated in one of the lounges which has great views overlooking the Menai Strait and the Snowdonia mountains.The food served was excellent...

stayed for 2 nights and had evening meal both evenings, the food is very good and tastey, so many times we eat out and the food can be bland, but these chefs are very good, the soup excellent, then the fillet steaks excellent, and the...

So very disappointed,service was very poor,delays on all counts. Had to keep asking for things. Would not recommend at all. The most boring,afternoon tea we have had.nothing like the photos you see.

My wife and I were staying at the hotel when we dined in the restaurant. We had a 3 course menu for £35. I had arancini, monk "fish and chips", and the lemonade dessert, while my wife had smoked duck salad, beef, and the strawberry...

We came for a belated Father's Day treat for Afternoon Tea last Sunday and really enjoyed the fantastic building with its beautiful gardens and views over the Menai Strait where we were plied with lots of delicious food, both savoury and sweet, and endless amounts...

We had a lovely Sunday lunch for 4 adults and 3 children in a private dining room. Everything was very well presented and much appreciated. Nothing was too much trouble for the competent staff. We had been here previously and not had a very good...

Visited here tonight and thought it was delicious. Had 3 courses with drinks and bill was £85 for a couple. Ingredients seemed to be of a high quality and were cooked brilliantly and presented very well. The surroundings and view help. It is a very...

Couldn’t fault this afternoon tea, staff were excellent and the selection of sandwiches and cakes were delicious. Views over the Menai and Snowdonia are stunning. Would highly recommend.

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The hotel was amazing the setting right on the Menai the staff were fantastic Gemma & Aimee could not been more helpful and attentive the food the service the facilities just excellent Thankyou so much.

We spent one night at Chateau Rhianfa. The hotel is beautiful, the grounds peaceful and well maintained with stunning views. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room we stayed in was very pretty and had an amazing shower within the turret. The vegetarian...

I have written a fuller review of the hotel as a whole, there are some aspects of the restuarant which could be improved

The room was definitely luxurious! I haven't had such a relaxing sleep in a long time. Yes the price is a little steep, but the accommodation and the level of service completely justifies this! I would give this 5 stars. I would have given it...

Spent one night in this luxury "widows" home on the coast in Wales. Great comfy beds and a terrifc breakfast made for a glorious stay.

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We had dinner at Le Dragon Rouge as part of our stay in Chateau Rhianfa. I cannot fault the food or service. I had the scallop as a starter and the crayfish risotto as main, we ordered sides as well fearing that the portions would...

We had very high hopes from this amazing former stately home. We had a warm friendly greeting as we entered from the staff at reception but all went down hill from there. After wondering around we sat on a table for ten minutes. My partner...

Had an excellent family sunday lunch for my Mother's 80th birthday. The fixed price Sunday lunch menu is extremely good value. This is quite some place with views over the straits. Food and service were faultless. Highly recommended.

Very enjoyable afternoon tea recently. Plenty of food and the tea was replenished whenever requested. Could have done with some background music a bit “stuffy “. Staff very pleasant . Overall a very nice experience would go again

We stayed at the Chateau with friends and ate in the dining room at night. We had drinks in the wine cellar first, where our order was taken and the waitress came back for us when the meal was ready. We had a lovely meal...

We ate here for our even meal on the first night of our stay. From start to finish the staff were brilliant polite and helpful. When the food came we were delighted with the presentation and the taste was fabulous. Highly recommended for a bit...

An excellent experience for my Husbands 50th birhday. Fantastic views over the Menai Strait, like going back in time.a very relaxing luxury break, releases of all stresses of usual daily life. Enjoyed hot tob with champagne and the restaurant was fab great service and hospitality....

From initial query through to our leaving, Chateau Rhianfa staff were efficient, friendly and helpful. I had difficulty finding a suitable venue on Anglesey for refreshments after a funeral and I am so glad that they were able to take a large booking. We had...

Christmas Eve - evening meal - Excellent Christmas Day - lunch - Excellent Breakfasts throughout - Excellent

From the beautiful room to the hospitality we were shown from walking in the door, the stay my partner and I have enjoyed has been fantastic. The room was comfy and warm, the hot tub and sauna were an amazing bonus - but what really...

Good, wholesome food, properly cooked and pleasantly served in decent surroundings. The staff were lovely.

same as previous review food was mediocre to say the least had breakfast there and brunch boxing day the left Chateau Rhianfa a day early couldnt stand another meal there at an extra cost of £70 for a couple

the ambience was christmassy, the waiters /waitresses were efficient and very helpful, the dressing of the chateau was delightful ,the meals were abysmal by my standards ,If the food is not as good as what I cook I rate the meal poor this whole episode...

First class starters and main courses for our table of six tonight (27/12), and friendly if sometimes haphazard service. Is there really only one copy of the wine list?Cheese platters were disappointingly ordinary but the main courses and starters did meet with approval. The restaurant...

The building and grounds are fabulous. The staff were friendly. We had our works Christmas dinner party for 60 people here at £40 per person. I was looking forward to the meal as I heard good reviews for the place. The bar was not stocked...

My 4th visit to this establishment for Xmas lunch and definitely my last! Service was very slow and had to be prompted, food was cold and I had to uncork the wine which proved too difficult for the wine waiter. This is a Xmas lunch...

We booked our Christmas party here last year, and really enjoyed it so Decided to book again this year, and what a big mistake that was! For £35 pp definitely not worth the money this year. We were given a bread roll which was stale,...

We booked on the 241 Champagne Afternoon Tea November offer, and were not disappointed. Selection of 4 tasty sandwiches, 2 savoury pastries and plenty of sweet treats, all freshly made, washed down with a glass of champagne and plenty of tea (or coffee). Normally priced...

Our last night here has got to the be the worst night I have ever stayed in a hotel. May as well have been on the M60. People screaming and shouting till 2pm in the morning banging doors all night!

First - great location - spectacular views - attentive staff! Lovely enjoyable afternoon celebrating birthdays! Champagne good. Tea fine but no choice. Food - here’s the But - bread on sandwiches too thick although fillings tasty - sausage rolls ( really!!) were cold. Strange ciabatta...

I visited on Sat afternoon for afternoon tea (2for 1) but still £30 for 2. The sandwiches were hard, we had to ask for the glass of wine, tea was served in a tea pot with lots of chips on. The cakes were not home...

Location is spectacular. Building is beautiful and quite well kept. Staff pleasant and ambience great with a live saxophonist playing in the background. Food was nuevo cuisine and very good quality. Had a great evening and price was reasonable at around £120 for two people...

The hotel public rooms look lovely but two floors below is the Dragon Rouge restaurant and it looks tired and almost dingy despite apparently recent renovation. On a wet October night the thermostats were on low and the bare overhead light bulbs far from cozy....

Great food although mains were very small but dessert generous all very tasty. Waiter friendly and helpful however needs educating about the food on the menu. Would definitely recommend!

I decided to treat Mum to an afternoon tea as a birthday treat and what a treat it was. Beautiful surroundings, relaxed atmosphere, courteous and friendly staff and delicious and plentiful food. We're partial to an afternoon tea and on many an occasion are left...

We went here for afternoon tea to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and boy it was truly fabulous, nothing was too much trouble, the portions were huge and the setting was magnificent. Such an interesting place with gorgeous grounds. The afternoon tea was really good...

The hotel and staff are excellent in all respects. Unexpectedly, it is unobtrusive on the coastal side of the road and so we drove past - look right, not left if approaching from Menai direction. Parking is a little difficult but as soon as you...

Visited hotel after walking along Menai Strait from public footpath. Entered from back gate into lovely gardens. Found reception in this interesting hotel, lots of steps nooks and crannies! Had a drink at the bar after being served by a member of staff who was...

With great views across the Menai Strait in a chateau with historic character and well furnished rooms the afternoon tea was an experience to share. Guests are accommodated in one of several interesting rooms like the music room and the tea is generously supplied. It...

Visited the hotel for a summer wedding. We were amazed to discover the building is as spectacular on the inside as it is from the exterior. Our room was simply amazing with views across the Menai . We got to look in some of the...

A nice place to enjoy good food. The service was friendly and efficient. The menu gave adequate choice, and the food itself was well presented and tasty. Prices were consistent with the quality of experience. If you want a good dining experience when you a...

My third visit in two months was every bit as good as my first. First was for Afternoon Tea, which was delicious and beautifully presented by attentive and good -natured staff who indulged us all by taking photographs of our group, Our second visit with...

We were impressed by the quality of the food and the service. Highly recommended. We will certainly go back with our friends.

I cannot reconcile the place we visited last week with the negative reviews on tripadvisor about this place at all. I thought we were looked after extremely well by attentive and friendly staff and were surprised with an utterly delicious amuse bouche of crayfish and...

The food we had at a wedding was delicious with good table wine. Included in our room was breakfast which was an open cereal/continental bar as well as a hot cooked breakfast. there was great variety and the service was great.

The road signage reads Non Residents Welcome so we called in to have a drink and check the place out. It's a spectacular chateau with amazing views across to the mountains. There was a wedding party in full swing so staff were thin on the...

An excellant afternoon tea in superb surroundings. In the window seat overlooking the Menai straight, unfortunately or fortunately, a storm across the water gave us a magnificent lightening show and some heavy rain. The food was excellant plenty to eat, well prepared and presented. The...

If you love the kind of place where the staff try and leave you alone for as long as possible you'll love it here. But if you like to go to a hotel to actually be served say for lunch or drinks then forget it.

We booked lunch for my dad's 91st birthday. The lounge was very comfortable, and the view from the summer terrace out of this world. Three of our party chose the steak - only possibility was cooked medium. My husband asked for medium -rare : not...

My favourite hotel , it is so unusual , the rooms are lovely , don't forget to look around the hotel if you stay and see all the quirky spaces. Views are outstanding and I recommend a bottle of bubbly as you watch the sun...

Spontaneous stop for lunch on the terrace with some friends. One had the flat bread with brie and olives; the flatbread was burnt. The others (a "croque madame") were ok. The accompanying "herb salads" were just giant handfuls of supermarket lettuce and at tiny bit...

Lovley place to visit for a treat. The afternoon tea was delicious. The service was brilliant and was well looked after. Would highly recommend

The food challenges the top chefs in my opinion across the country! Presented as a set 2/3 courses from a selection of 3/4 choices for each. Excellent value for money. I will certainly be re-booking when I'm nearby again.

I have already done a review re the Chateau but having read recent negative reports about its restaurant I felt I needed to stick my oar in once again. Don't diners realise that in top end establishments it is almost de rigeur to serve up...

Stayed at this wonderful hotel with friends and had dinner are the first night. Service was so slow we had to go looking for them twice. Baked Hake fish was very good, Lamb was grossly overcooked and came with a green sort of dressing that...

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights celebrating our 48th anniversary. Very impressive place in a beautiful setting overlooking the Menai Straits. Everything was excellent the staff were very attentitive and went out of their way to make our stay very enjoyable. We...

The food was OK, but not amazing. The wine list disappointing and very limited. Considering the hotel has a wine bar called the Wine Cellar, the least we expected was a decent wine list. We went for a 'safe' choice of Malbec, but it wasn't...

Special treat for wife's 50th - booked table in advance and mentioned we both coeliac. Fantastic venue with views but meal in restaurant sub standard. Despite mentioning we both coeliac, we still had to request gluten free bread 3 times. We ordered side dishes with...

The meal we had was for four celebrating my friend's seventieth. The starter was crispy egg with asparagus wrapped with parma ham.....the egg was OK the asparagus was hard,not al dente but hard. The main was lamb in a Colcanon crust which had so much...

The good: Venue is great, very handsome. Stunning views and well-maintained gardens. The not-so-good: Staff uniforms could do with an update. Some silver service training required too. The bad: Food. Sunday roast was poor. Chicken was dry and overdone, roast beef tough. Roast potatoes had...

This was our first visit to eat at this hotel and it will definately be the last, we booked a table for Sunday lunch which had a limited menu so we chose the beef and were unable to chew it, the roast pots were dry...

Amazing building, amazing view, nice garden and beautiful Afternoon Tea in a cold but shining April day. Three of us, we really enjoyed. It deserve the price, it make happy your day!

Our meal was beautifully presented and very tasty. The staff were very polite, friendly and helpful. The restaurant overlooks the Menai Straits, so there are great views from the window tables.

Excellent food and service just missing attention to detail. Needs better supervision of the staff by management.

Having visited Château Rhianfa for afternoon tea on two occasions we thought it would be nice to stay over and sample the rooms and cuisine. On arrival you can drive up to the door for offloading your cases et cetera and there is a large...

Four of us dined at the Chateau, and had a wonderful time. From spotting the smoking dragon that greets you from the road, to entering through the huge medieval-looking door, we knew we were in for an exciting evening. The building is frankly ridiculous, in...

We stayed at the hotel and it was lovely...really pleased but so very disappointed with the food which arrived as tiny portions, and my pork loin was incredibly salty so much so I couldn't finish it. When I asked for a portion of vegetables for...

My daughter took me for mothering sunday. The Chateau is beautiful and the grounds are lovely. There are lots of steps and stairs so not ideal for those with disabilities and mobility issues. The meal was wonderful and could not fault it. Staff were fantastic....

As a solo diner, on checking out, I was amazed by the total of my final bill only to realise that certain items had been duplicated! The receptionist seemed unsurprised about this & muttered something about it being a glitch on the system that sometimes...

I've lived here nearly 4 years and have passed Chateau Rhianna many times to visit Beaumaris but never stopped to visit. On a spur of the moment with friends up from London for the weekend where do you go when it's horrid weather? Our sightseeing...

We stayed here for two nights were very disappointed firstly not to be in the lovely chateau (in a new build lodge in the grounds) secondly cleaning of the room left a lot to be desired and thirdly the breakfast on the second morning took...

stunning location, the food was excellent and the service was equally special. they treated us very well and couldn't fault the special room the duchess suite with views over the menai cant wait to go back, for a lovely afternoon tea with champagne, all the...

Surprise booking, stayed in the duchess suit, absolutely stunning! Grounds and chateau were beautiful. Staff were accommodating yet discreet. Evening meal was beautiful and the breakfast delivered to the room was wonderful! Cant wait to stay again and for longer!