Gorse
Gorse is a Michelin-starred modern Welsh restaurant on Kings Road in Pontcanna, run by chef Tom Waters. It serves a frequently changing tasting menu built on seasonal produce from Welsh fishermen, growers, farmers and artisans, and is one of Cardiff's special-occasion tables.
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The cooking
The menu at Gorse is a tasting menu that moves with the seasons, so what you eat in spring will look quite different from an autumn visit. The restaurant describes its approach as modern Welsh and leans on a network of local suppliers, from fishermen to small growers, which gives the food a strong sense of place.
Who it suits
This is a destination meal rather than a casual drop-in: think anniversaries, birthdays or a planned treat on a Cardiff weekend. Food-focused travellers who want to taste contemporary Welsh cooking will get the most out of it. If you have dietary requirements, contact the restaurant in advance, since a set tasting format needs planning.
Around Pontcanna
Pontcanna is a leafy, residential neighbourhood west of the city centre with plenty of independent cafés and bars. Before dinner, walk through Sophia Gardens or along the edge of Bute Park, or catch a film or exhibition at Chapter Arts Centre in neighbouring Canton, which is under ten minutes away on foot. Cardiff city centre and the castle are a short taxi ride or a pleasant walk away, so it is easy to fit dinner here into a weekend of sightseeing.
Highlights
- Michelin-starred restaurant by chef Tom Waters
- Frequently changing tasting menu
- Seasonal Welsh produce from local suppliers
- In the Pontcanna neighbourhood west of the centre
Good to know
- Reservations are needed; contact the restaurant by phone or email for bookings and dietary queries.
- Pontcanna is about a 20-minute walk from the city centre through Bute Park or Sophia Gardens.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: gorserestaurant.co.uk