The Dining Room in Gwynedd

Book ahead. Amazing food & service. It's an intimate venue x

5 of us had a wonderful dinner last evening. Great service, very relaxed and un-hurried. Food was outstanding

Simply the best food anywhere , let alone in Abersoch . Very original menu , local produce put together with perfection . Small & intimate atmosphere with friendly staff . Must try the recommended aperitifs.

Yes, we liked it so much we went twice in a week. It is small, intimate, wonderful food, good wines, excellent staff. These places are becoming increasingly difficult to find so this - essentially a one-man operation - deserves full support from those who like good food.

Great, seasonal, freshly prepared food, great service and very reasonably priced. Good varied menu with plenty of choice, sensibly priced wines and a nice range of cocktails and gins. If you have any specific dietary requirements you can also be assured that you’ll be very well looked after.

Top quality food ,set price menu,at a reasonable price for this quality food The presentation is outstanding, good choice of wine good service. Need to book well in advance..

The Dining Room’s food and beverages are without doubt the finest to be had in the village. At £42 for 3 courses and sensibly priced drinks it’s very good value, particularly when compared to some of its overpriced and average competition. Attentive service by lovely staff rounded off a most enjoyable evening.

The Dining Room’s food and beverages are without doubt the finest to be had in the village. At £42 for 3 courses and sensibly priced drinks it’s very good value, particularly when compared to some of its overpriced and average competition. Attentive service by lovely staff rounded off a most enjoyable evening.

Absolutely fabulous food , lovely cosy ambience, loved the martini gin liquor.. we’ll be back ! 🤗

I went with my girlfriend and my best friend and his wife last Sunday night. The food was terrific, the wine list excellent and the service was superb. I hadn't been for a few years and it was even better than I remember it. I lived in London for many years and went to numerous Michelin star restaurants and this is up there...and is excellent value. Because my friends live in Abersoch and know Simon (the chef), he came out of the kitchen to say hi. He seemed like a lovely, down to earth guy. Thanks v much

Top line dining. Not cheap, but great quality. It was fairly quiet when we went so lacked buzz but others might prefer it that way.

Lovely warm welcome and service. Amazing food and drink. Will definitely be visiting again.

We were delighted to get a booking last Friday as this restaurant has been on my to do list for ages . It is tiny and cosy but lovely atmosphere . The staff are charming and welcoming . The menu is a good variety and everyone will find something they like I am sure. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Set price menu made it simple and I had understood this from the website . Many thanks for a very enjoyable evening . We will definitely come again . The Dining Room is a gem .

Took my son there for a treat as I had noticed that the menu in the window had a couple of vegan options and I thought it would be nice for him to experience vegan food cooked by a really talented chef. Si even asked whether there was anything in particular that he couldn’t eat, as he does the menus on Wednesdays so could accommodate special requests. The food was amazing, with 2 vegan options per course. We had a lovely evening and it was great for the vegan to feel like more than an afterthought. The non vegan food was equally good. So deserves his success and I recommend this restaurant unreservedly.

Absolutely lovely meal at The Dining Room. Impeccable and friendly service, great menu, extensive drinks list. Small but perfectly formed, all tables were full, atmosphere was pleasant, very conducive for enjoying the food & drinks. Never felt rushed. The service was discreet and informal, making it a very comfortable expression.

We attended for a meal whilst on mini-moon, the food was exceptional, the service was fabulous and the atmosphere was lovely and warming - we would definitely recommend. A hidden gem! Great selection of wines too. Si the chef/owner is excellent! 5* all round! :)

To Chef - give your very good ingredients a bit of love …wood pigeon needed a twist of salt plus the raspberry vinegar was lacking acidity and flavour, lemon sole was unlike any lemon sole eaten previously - hard, dry & unseasoned, and in my humble opinion sea trout skin needs to see a hot pan to get the most out of the fish… all the food was well presented and looked appetising but just missed on bringing the flavour to the table, an off night perhaps? To everyone else … a very intimate restaurant with limited tables and modern British food, so can see why The Dining Room is popular, friendly service, good wine list though would have appreciated more variety of wines by the glass but understand why in a place with 20 covers may need to limit.

We were lucky enough to book a table for the last night of our visit to abersoch at this small restaurant. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent and at £42 for 3 courses I felt it was good value for money as it was top notch. They weren't massive portions but the quality was excellent. We had sardines and smoked haddock to start followed by monkfish and lamb rump. Everything was good but my husband was amazed at how tender and tasty the lamb rump was. Baked cheesecake with blackberry compote and brie with parkin for dessert, both excellent. Husband had a chocolate old fashioned and their own vanilla gin. Both very tasty. Two lovely young ladies were serving us who were very knowledgeable. We liked the fact that there was a slight wait for the food between courses as in some places you feel rushed. We loved the concept of a small restaurant with a set menu which changes on a daily basis depending on availability of produce and we'll definitely visit again when we return to Abersoch

Fell upon this place whilst visiting the area so fortunate to get a table and rest assured it was well worth it!

I was warned to book a table for two at this place well in advance, and now I see why. A tiny, tastefully furnished and intimate restauarant (18 diners) with a fantastic selection of drinks and excellent service throughout. The menu is fixed priced for three courses. Delicious bread and olives to start and all three courses were absolutely superb. Service was attentive but not over-bearing: perfect. Book with confidence, this place deserves to thrive, as I'm sure it will.

Lovely friendly atmosphere and food clearly made and served with passion.

Liked the menu, service and attention to details. Nicely spiced food, suauces that make a dish memorable. Can recommend.

Very good food. Plenty of choice on the menu. Appears to be a small area, but even with all seats taken up there is a nice atmosphere. Service was spot on.

Fabulous as always … a really enjoyable evening , Si is a magician in the kitchen , creating the best food …love love love !

This restaurant is small but perfectly formed. The staff are brilliant - so helpful and efficient - and the food is simply sublime. We had a lovely evening.

Had a very lucky step into this restaurant, found it absolutely amazing. How this is not Michelin starred I don't know. Food was so amazing, so original and so tasty,huge compliments to the chef. Our kids live in London and still rated this tops. Wonderful, thank you very much. Excellent service also A*

Brilliant. Very different, and really very good food. Even the side dishes were excellent. When you keep asking “what’s in that” it must be good. Service very friendly and informative. We were lucky to get in as apparently a 2-3 month waiting list and they had just had a cancellation

The most difficult thing to do in a restaurant is to be consistently good every time, especially when margins are slim and you can't afford the extra staff. This is essentially a one man operation which means there is a wait between courses - which is not a problem. The food is very good. The staff are excellent, the atmosphere is nice and its a hugely enjoyable privilege to eat there. Long may it continue.

Felt like being in somebody’s dining room and it was lovely. 4 courses and everything was perfect and really can’t fault a thing. Teenage son wasn’t really looking forward to it as would have preferred a burger!!! But he loves everything and is now raving about the menu. Two young staff waiting on were so friendly and helpful. What a gem. Well done to the whole team. And don’t be put off by the price as it not costly compared to other places in Abersoch and wine list is well priced. We will definitely be back.

Great breakfast and love tapas night

I've been wanting to eat here for years. Happily in North Wales in May, so treated my group to a birthday meal here. We started with Dark and Stormy cocktails. Delicious. I had mackerel followed by r Trout and finished with a chocolate torte served with a blood orange sorbet. Other diners had the hake (yes, i had food envy), the lamb, plaice with samphire. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their dishes. Amused to see sliced radish in a dish with olives and the famous focaccia. Service was lovely. The front of house staff were relatively young and a wee but giggly but absolute professionals. I asked for a wine recommendation and was delighted with the Austrian wine presented. Family local to here agree it's good. Small number of covers, maybe 20ish. We sat at 8 and vacated around 10.15. Booked a local taxi firm to get there and back. Would thoroughly recommend

We were a group of 7 celebrating birthdays. We had the 3 course dinner & it was superb, the plaice was a big hit & the veggie option was thoroughly enjoyed. As part of the 3 courses we were served complimentary bread & olives to start. The staff were really pleasant, the overall vibe was relaxed dining, with top notch food. Highly recommended

Highly recommend this little restaurant. Food was outstanding, nice atmosphere and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Definitely be back. Thank you

Absolutely A1 - the food was beautifully presented and excellent - meal for 4 was £240 and we would happily have paid £300 - fabulous - thank you

Hidden gem of fine dining and well worth a visit. You will have to book in advance as there is no way of getting a table otherwise, particularly in high season.

We just managed to get the last table. So and his small team are excellent We choose: Beetroot carpaccio Potatoes scone 2x Featherblade Passion fruit pavlova Cream brûlée Nice well priced wine a Sharaz

A little tired looking from the outside but food was vibrant and delicious: a meal I will never forget. Woodpigeon breast on a beautiful puree: then pan-fried sea bream on crushed potatoes: stunningly good. Wines were top class. The staff were lovely and helpful. We cannot wait to go back. A gem of a restaurant and I felt privileged to eat there.

Without doubt the best restaurant in Abersoch. Shame it’s only open 3 nights a week. Went with friends last night & the food was exceptional. Good menu with plenty of choice. Highly recommended.

The Dining Room had been recommended and we booked to give it a try. Definitely pleased with the whole evening. Nice to be in a small, cosy restaurant and the food was so flavoursome and well cooked. Service was attentive and cheerful. Extra

You need to book in advance. The Dining Room is only open Thu,Fri, Saturday's and only has about 20 covers. Small and Cosy, lovely staff, your table is for the whole evening . The price is £38 per person for 3 courses . You have a choice of starters,mains & desert's. The menu changes daily with imagination and passion for good food. Everything including wonderful bread, desert's & chocolates are all home made A truly gastronomic delight !

We ate here on our 1st night in Abersoch. The menu was refreshingly small and the food was beautifully cooked. We absolutely loved the food and is some of the best we have ever eaten. We had to knock 1 star off unfortunately as the...

We visited recently for the 1st time: dinner for two. I had pigeon with cauliflower purée and bramble sauce. A stunning combination cooked perfectly. Main course of sea bream with shrimp sauce + vegetables. For dessert, figs and honey: superb. I had the Corvina red wine: fabulous. Staff were lovely and helpful. My wife’s meal was mackerel starter, monkfish and panacotta for dessert: she loved the food. A gem of a restaurant and we can’t wait to go back. Value for money : remarkable. 👌

This was excellent. Good menu, well-cooked food, nice, relaxed atmosphere, good service. Hugely enjoyable dinner. About the best around.

Absolutely wonderful food. Local produce used to great effect. The beef and lamb were cooked to perfection & the puddings were to die for. You won’t be disappointed.

Excellent communication through e-mail, very professional , helpful and friendly Menu: excellent choice, helpful staff who knew what they were doing! Relaxed atmosphere. Food very tasty and different Good wine choice Felt it was a Special night out, not rushed and could have the table...

What a great night of food! Wonderful service and Si is a legend. Fantastic food. If you are in Abersoch make sure you book here!

We have been trying to get into this restaurant for 18 months now and it was definitely worth the wait. The restaurant remembered I had said it was our Wedding Aniversary and gave us a glass of champagne on arrival which was a great touch...

Fantastic restaurant in the heart of Abersoch. It's only small but the food is superb, brilliantly and imaginatively cooked by owner chef Si. Thank you for a great evening.

Lovely setting tasty well cooked and presented food . Lovely apperatif lovely service

Had a marvellous meal at our recent visit to this small but intimate restaurant. Menu not extensive but plenty of choice… great value, super friendly staff and food superb. Will certainly be visiting again… Tony & Lowri & Friends

The vibe of this restaurant was lovely. The food was exceptional and the service was impeccable. The cocktails to start were lovely and we were given a jug of water and nibbles to begin. The goats cheese and grapes and salmon Gravalax to start was...

Excellent food and service for a reasonable price. So impressed that we will be back! Couldn't recommend more.

Best food in Abersoch this summer. Fabulous meal last night, great fish, duck and beef served by friendly and helpful team. Chocoholics delight for a sweet. Good selection of wines. Thank you Si and your team.

Fabulous food and enticing menu - I could have eaten every choice and definitely want to make it back to try some more. Make re you book ahead in plenty of time (we got lucky after being on a reserve list). Lovely room with Si’s...

A lovely, small, independent restaurant, that does it's own gin!! These are offered as aperitifs prior to the food. The menu offers 6 choices of starters, mains and desserts, a three course meal for £35. Excellent value, and the food is wonderful. Never had a bad meal here, in all the years I've been going.

Another amazing meal at this small but brilliant restaurant. The food is lovely and Ceri the waitress was a superstar, she was very busy but always had time for everyone. Many thanks Si and Ceri, we will be back!

Quite simply The Best Food I’ve eaten in Abersoch. The attention to detail was incredible and the different tastes and textures perfect. We celebrated our 5th Wedding Anniversary which we would normally be in Taormina at our favourite Fish Restaurant but this did not disappoint....

Small, friendly restaurant in the centre of Abersoch with what has to be the best food available in the town. Starters were potato cake with smoked hake and lava bread hollandaise, fish cooked perfectly, potato cake crisp and the sauce....yum. hubbys starter was chicken pate...

A beautiful meal as always at the Dining Room , relaxed atmosphere Small restaurant but tables spaced apart appropriately for the current situation . Always a treat and something to look forward to on our trips to Abersoch . Thank you

Reliable as ever. Lovely meal, Safe feeling which is so important at the moment.

Intimate venue, with amazing food and service at terrific value, 3 courses £30. Currently with only 16 covers (stylish plexiglass screens between) it’s essential to book early. Highly recommended.

Absolutely Fabulous, gorgeous food , we ate here this evening and the quality was amazing!

We had a lovely meal, all 6 dishes we had were off a fantastic quality and delicious. The restaurant is small but the tables are nicely separated. Booking is by the far the best option due to intimate nature of the restaurant. Many thanks Si,...

Another fantastic meal at the Dining Room which we try to do when we come down to Abersoch as a treat and a treat it was. Ticking every box they could for Covid we sat at our naughty corner table and immediately attended by a happy waitress who popped a cute carafe of water with fresh mint on the table and asked what would we like to drink, I asked for a slim line tonic which came with plenty of fresh lime and very thoughtfully some juniper berries (at last somebody who cares about the non alcoholic underling drink), my partner opted for a glass of Vialla Sangiovese Rubicone My partner had prawns with pearl barley & squid ink risotto, I had the Wild mushroom parfait, hazlenut, roast garlic, pickled mushrooms .. both were incredible. Mains; my partner had Ox cheek, carrot puree, tenderstem, red wine, rosemary and I had Hasselback roast squash, watercress pesto, walnut, curd both utterly amazing, Si most definitely sprinkled his magic over the squash - how anybody can make squash taste so beautiful I have no idea I just wish I could replicate it at home . . i'm going to have a try. Taste buds a dancing we went on to pudds, a dark chocolate torte with stem ginger ice cream and Coconut parfait, blackberry compote which lasted only seconds i'm afraid to say. Hats off to you all at The Dining Room you are by far the best restaurant on the peninsula. PLEASE RESPECT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND DO NOT' BOOK AND NOT SHOW' it is shabby and rude and could put a small local restaurant out of business. Thank you Si

This restaurant had good food although the portions were very small. The Cullen Skink was lovely but it was hardly a proper bowl of soup. The girls who were serving were lovely and wanted to do their best, however, nobody had told them how to make liqueur coffees properly so we got very small tea cups of coffee, with the liqueur in them (once I had told a rather horrified looking girl that the liqueur had to be put in the coffee - we were going to get them separately); and there was no cream. The girls did their best but they need a bit of tuition on certain things - they were lovely girls though and were very helpful and polite. It would have been nice to be asked if we wanted further drinks or napkins or if we needed anything else. The light in the restaurant was rather dark so one of our party couldn't see the menu so we had to read it to him. I did think the bill was a bit steep for what we had - £134 for 3 of us. Nevertheless, we had a nice evening and we would definitely return.

Visited for first time. Fixed price three course meal of high quality food, with sufficient choice. Staff very helpful and all good communicators. Good value.

Abersoch's little gem in the centre of the village. Si as usual gave us some beautiful dishes. The Pork Cheek starter was unbelievable and the lamb main dish was perfectly cooked and so tasty. Great value as well.All 6 of us left extremely happy and full of some of the best food in the village by far. Get booked in!

Abersoch's little gem in the centre of the village. Si as usual gave us some beautiful dishes. The Pork Cheek starter was unbelievable and the lamb main dish was perfectly cooked and so tasty. Great value as well. All 6 of us left extremely happy and full of some of the best food in the village by far. Get booked in!

Our first visit to a restaurant for sime time due to the current coronavirus pandemic, but a welcome return with friends to The Dinning Room. The food was first class again, special mention to the slow cooked beef loin and the fabulously indulgent chocolate tort.However what we were especially impressed with was how seamlessly the dining room have taken to current conditions, the wonderful waitresses made us feel welcome and at ease from behind protective masks, cleaning throughout the evening seemed thorough and the space felt calm and safe. As I say, we are not first time visitors to the restaurant but sadly having experienced less conscientious conditions elsewhere during our stay I felt their approach was worthy of note.

What a lovely little restaurant! The staff were friendly, the food was amazing, the wine and beer was good, we not rushed and it was reasonably priced for the quality of food. What more can I say!

Described by the Guardian as a Hidden Gem - how true. Small, friendly and fabulous. No pressure, no rush a nice relaxed evening with great food served by friendly staff.

Seriously good food and wine in a welcoming, informal environment. Thanks to all for a great evening, we can’t wait to come back!

New Years Eve fabulous food, a group of 11 of us dined here on New Year’s Eve. The food was amazing, unbelievable to think under the pressure of the biggest night of the year one single chef could single handedly, create such an amazing menu , that came out hot, fresh and tasty ! With the help of the friendly waiting staff we had a great night. Would definitely return again , was in two minds to write this review as it’s difficult to get into Abersoch restaurants at the best of times but now the secret is out ! And The chef Si deserves all the recognition . Fabulous !

Pleasant staff and the pig cheeks I had and Welsh rump steak were cooked nicely and tasty but only a tiny amount of vegetable on plate ( broccoli was £3.00 extra). I think for the price and given they aren't VAT registered, they could have pushed the boat out a bit to provide more to eat. I'm normal size male at about 80K and it just wasn't enough. My wife is only 8 stones and petite but the portion of fish she had was minuscule and even she was feeling peckish even after the dessert . When we got home we had cheese and crackers!!

Love eating at The Dining Room...it’s so special. From the quirky dining room itself to the Michelin standard food served by great staff.

Superb cuisine, fresh top class produce, absolutely top notch. Lovely warm comfy restaurant, super welcome by the lovely staff. complimentary fresh warm bread with smoky bacon butter..superb!.mackerel pate, cod cheeks as starters wow! lamb and plaice as mains AWESOME!

The food is always remarkable with something for everyone, including a delicious vegan options Everytime. The setting is really intimate but the atmosphere is good for groups as well as couples. Would highly recommend if you're after a well thought out and executed meal in abersoch.

Family of five of us (all adults) visited for a big, round, birthday last Friday and had a wonderful evening. Beautifully cooked and presented food, and good value considering the quality. Nice ambience to the place and good, well-paced service, and a couple of nice little touches for the birthday girl :) Highly recommended, and impossible to find fault. Many thanks.

Great Atmosphere, however I'm not convinced the quality of the wine on offer matches the quality of their food. I definitely think there is room for improvement. Also they need to watch that the level of customer service doesn't drop off towards the end of the evening, anyone having a dessert should be setup with a fork and spoon by the staff and cutlery should not just be put on the table to passed round by the customers.

This is a lovely little restaurant with very friendly front of house staff and an excellent Chef Patron. We visited with friends and all enjoyed an excellent meal in a really nice atmosphere

Wonderful food in pleasant surroundings lovely stafg

There were 10 in our party. Every starter and every main course was beautifully presented. The quality of food and the range of flavours was truly amazing. We will definitely be visiting again,

We've been coming to Abersoch for nearly 20 years and this is the first time we have been and want disappointed b what a fantastic tiny restaurant. Beautiful food and drink. Definitely recommend, but book well in advance, it's very small and not open all the time.

Great food and a lovely atmosphere. Good to find a place where the music was subtle and didn't drown out conversation. The innovative food combinations were fab.

We visited after seeing the reviews on TA whilst on holiday in the area.

Ambiance is definitely lacking - (bright white light bulbs hanging from ceiling )- but the food is very original & excellent . Fish with beetroot & blackberries- superb . Lamb is always good here .

Great night. Started with a beetroot gin then into amazing three courses of food, each one brilliant, all with distinct flavours, especially the Welsh lamb with a side of green vegetables. Bill came with delicious homemade chocolate, mmmmm. Thank you Si & team.

A very busy night in this small dining room but the staff were calm and on top of it the food was beautifully cooked well presented and served with a smile.

From the outside this little restaurant looks very much like a small, unassuming tea room, but in reality it is a high quality restaurant and by far the best food we have ever had in Abersoch and up there with the best in the UK. The dining room is small, but cozy with friendly and helpful staff.Great value for money and the wine list was also a refreshing change and had been obviously hand picked. I took the time to speak with the chef and was so impressed with the kitchen as well as the food. This is a gem of a place and cant wait for our next visit.

Had an evening meal on a Thursday night, and good to see the place was full. It is fairly small, but just about enough room for everyone. Sad to see the specials board has gone, but the menu seems to change fairly often which kind of makes sense.

Just love this little gem of a place!! We have a meal here every year when we visit our friends who live nearby & have done since they first opened. The food & service is outstanding. Excellent variety of wines available & their own gin infusions are something special! It is a small, relaxed, very unpretentious place. Food is prepared/cooked to order so if you like fast food, then maybe this isn't the place for you. Booking is essential in high season.

We had a lovely meal here back in May, think they had a busy night as some people had turned up a day early but they fitted everyone in and the service was great. The food was all delicious and having been following them on Twitter for a while it was great to finally taste it all. Highly recommend.

Had a really fantastic meal at The Dining Room. The food was really nice with a great combination of flavours and perfectly cooked fish. We are pescatarians so we were delighted that there was such a good choice for us for both the starters and the mains courses The desserts were lovely too. Service was friendly and attentive but not rushed at all and so we both enjoyed 3 relaxed courses rather than feeling too full after two quick courses. Nice choice of very reasonably priced wines too.

Came here for dinner, precooked as only a small intimate place with one sitting per night. Gorgeous meal, superb quality, staff friendly and knowledgeable, alcohol list extensive. We had cured rescues for bass and monkfish cheek to start (both superb but monkfish had the edge), for mains we had the cod and the plaice with sides of carrots, kale and beans, fish was stunning and would highly recommend the plaice, for desert milk ice cream with gin espresso WOW! and a choc torte, honestly couldn’t fault anything, would come again if in Abersoch and would recommend. Please note this resturant does not accept children.

I think we were given the last table in this very small but very popular restaurant in the middle of the village.

Long wanted to visit. Well worth the wait. Most highly recommended. All aspects of source were so perfectly thought through. The cuisine style excelled and consistently so. The ambiance relaxed. The service cheerful and timely. So relaxing and one of those special occasions that you just want to revisit over and over again.

This is a good experience. Excellent and perfectly cooked dishes. Intimate , only a few tables. In rushed service.

Came here with my wife and brother and had a fantastic time eating wonderful food and drinking amazing gins! Very easy to find, it’s reminiscent of sitting in someone’s house and the service is very homely. Local food cooked perfectly and didn’t feel rushed to get out as they only have one sitting per table per night. Definitely will return.

The quality of the food is absolutely stunning , fresh local produce put together brilliantly by owner Si .

We went there to celebrate my birthday and we were not disappointed. The set menu offered a good choice and the food was excellent. The service was attentive and we would recommend this restaurant. As the restaurant is smallish, booking is recommended.