The best restaurants in St. Augustine's The Vale of Glamorgan South East

We attented today for afternoon tea for my husbands birthday and were so impressed. The afternoon tea in itself was amazing! All freshly homemade made and delicious with the tastiest warm scotch eggs and scones ive ever tasted!! It was also a really decent portion as afternoon tea for 2, fed 2 adults, a 4 year old (and a baby) and we still had a takeaway box. We went with young kids who were making a fuss so we moved to the back seating, out the way and there were no issues/bother letting us move our pre-booked table as there was space. Staff were polite and lovely and they even popped on my husbands favourite band which was just lovely. Defo recommend a visit. And the clifftops park is directly opposite to keep little ones busy if needed.

Looking at various food options in Penarth we saw some good reviews for this place. As we got close the smell of what was to come drew me in! I wasn’t disappointed. Excellent pizza, value, friendly service. Will return.

I love the takeaways from here! Missing items are getting annoying now. This is the 4th time my salad has been missing with my starter.

All food were so delicious, I loved their sauces and they were so frendly

Superb traditional local pub with great food beer and wine

Fantastic food, the best in the area

We were a group of 8 but at the last minute needed to change to 9, this was no problem at all. We nearly all had a different dish and everyone enjoyed the flavours of their meal. The staff were very friendly and helpful especially to my mum who is 90 and in a wheelchair. We chose to come here to celebrate my daughter's 30th birthday and am very glad we did. Many thanks to all the team for making the evening so special, we'll be back soon.

We went there today for some deserts and afternoon tea after a long walk in Penarth. Service was very good and the view outside is lovely. We will definitely go back soon for a proper meal. The vibe is great.

We went as a special treat while staying in Penarth. Sadly our high expectations were not met. The food was average.- Lobster overcooked and chewy , salmon overcooked, lamb chewy, crevettes sauce tasteless. I would not recommend la marina its way too expensive and disappointing food maybe we just went on an off night ( it was a Friday) not particularly busy

I have tried all of the Indian take away places in the Penarth area and some in Cardiff. This is by far the best! Excellent food, quick and friendly service. I highly recommend.

Having been a staple of authentic Italian cuisine for 35 years in Penarth, I was eager to experience Villa Napoli, but sadly, my visit fell short of expectations. Upon arriving for an early evening meal at 5:30 we had to wait to be seated, I was immediately drawn to the cozy ambiance that reflects its long-standing history. However, the excitement quickly faded due to painfully slow service. It took an unacceptably long time for our orders to be taken, and drinks were painfully slow. The menu, while limited it presented some enticing options, though I found the prices to be quite steep. No children's menu was a great disappointment. Starters ranged from £8 to £9, and I must admit, the garlic bread was a huge disappointment, far from the flavorful experience one would expect from an Italian restaurant. With a beautiful pizza oven that could be seen much better could be produced. The pizza was one of the highlights, with a well-made dough, but it lacked the generous toppings that could have elevated the dish. For £18, I expected more from the pasta as well; it felt overpriced for what was served. The wine selection was another letdown, with a 250ml glass priced at £10 and a bottle at £29, leaving little room for a budget-friendly pairing. Desserts were uninspiring and seemed to lack creativity, which was surprising for a restaurant with such a rich heritage. The absence of old personal touches, such as offering Italian breadsticks or even roses for the ladies, was notable and contributed to the overall feeling of decline. In summary, Villa Napoli, despite its long-standing reputation, has unfortunately gone downhill. With slow service, overpriced and disappointing dishes, and a lack of personal touches, I left feeling underwhelmed. It’s a shame, as I had high hopes for a memorable Italian dining experience.

Simply wonderful. Always visit when down in Penarth

Busy place! We loved it and food was great

A Real Shame – Great Coffee, Awful Staff It’s an absolute shame that Coffee #1 serves such high-quality coffee because the experience is completely ruined by the rude, miserable staff. The place itself is somewhat clean, but the service is consistently terrible. Every time I’ve visited, I’ve been met with the same gloomy, unfriendly faces—it always seems to be the same women working there, and they clearly have no interest in making customers feel welcome. As someone who works in a café myself, I understand how demanding the job can be, but that’s no excuse to be so rude—especially when people are paying premium prices for their drinks. The worst experience I had was when my group simply moved a few chairs so we could all sit together, only to be snapped at and told to move them back. This happened multiple times, making us feel like an inconvenience rather than valued customers. I won’t be returning to Coffee #1—no matter how good the coffee is, the service completely ruins it. If you’re paying top prices, you should at least expect basic courtesy, but apparently, that’s too much to ask here. Avoid it unless you enjoy being treated like a nuisance.

Tasty good quality food. Good vegetarian options.