Gorse in Cardiff
About
Located in the vibrant area of Pontcanna, Cardiff, Gorse offers a Michelin-starred dining experience that is both intimate and fashionably cozy. Renowned for its exceptional British cuisine with a distinct Welsh twist, Gorse delights guests with specialties like monkfish, cod, Welsh lamb, and lobster. Each dish is crafted to perfection, providing an outstanding flavour journey.
Whether you're meeting up with friends or dining solo, the friendly and knowledgeable staff ensure an extraordinary experience. Indulge in their impressive variety of wines or savor a well-crafted cocktail as you dine in style. Reservations are recommended to secure your spot in this exclusive venue where the average price is over £100 per person.
Perfect for those seeking high-quality dining, Gorse not only serves exquisite food but also provides a refined selection of desserts, coffee, and beer. With a stellar 4.9 rating and the ability to cater to breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this is a top choice for anyone looking to enjoy luxury dining with a uniquely Welsh character.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
British
Services
Reservations available, Dine-in, Reservations recommended
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee
Payment
Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment
- $$$$ 100+ GBP
 
- Breakfast
 - Lunch
 - Dinner
 
- British
 
- Delivery
 - Takeaway
 - Reservations available
 - Dine-in
 - Reservations recommended
 
- Serving alcohol
 - Serving desserts
 - Serving cocktails
 - Serving beer
 - Serving wine
 - Serving coffee
 
- Payment by credit card
 - Payment by debit card
 - NFC payment
 
- Fashionably
 - Intimately
 - Cozy
 
- Meet up with friends
 - Solo dining
 
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
 
- Toilet
 
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review- Food: 5
 - Service: 5
 - Atmosphere: 4
 
Outstanding Welsh food, beautifully put together. Just a very high quality restaurant experience overall. The monkfish was a particular highlight but there were spectacular flavours tucked away across all the courses.
- Food: 5
 - Service: 5
 - Atmosphere: 5
 
Fantastic food, with beautiful combination of flavours and great wine to accompany.
- Food: 5
 - Atmosphere: 5
 
Just a phenomenal experience. Yes, you are paying a premium over other good quality places in Cardiff, but other than that this is worthy of it's Michelin star, with a variety of local, original dishes (we had the 7 course tasting menu), friendly excellent and knowledgeable service and staff, a lovely venue and just tasty tasty food! Look forward to our next visit!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Gorse?Gorse is located at 186-188 Kings Rd, CF11 9DF, Cardiff, Pontcanna, United Kingdom.
 - How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Wyndham Road (242 m walk)
 - Bus stop Conway Road (210 m walk)
 - Bus stop Berthwin Street (228 m walk)
 - Bus stop Carmarthen Street (308 m walk)
 
 - How is Gorse rated by visitors?Gorse has an average rating of 4.9 based on 72 reviews across platforms such as Google.
 - What is the average price for a meal at Gorse?The average price for a meal is 100+ GBP (it is very expensive - $$$$).
 
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