The Whole Earth Thai Bistro

Estero Lounge

➤ 95-97 Monmow St, Monmouth, Wales, NP25 3PS, United Kingdom

Mexican • European • Fast Food • Vegetarian

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"I love having a separate vegan menu so that alone is a big plus for me. I’ve tried most of the vegan options now and they all taste great. The plant based options aren’t expensive exactly (many options under a tenner), but I find the portions quite small, particularly with the salads, so I would recommend ordering sides if you are a big eater. That said the broccoli is pricey for a small (but delicious) portion. The restaurant is relaxed with kids and there are enough sides/tapas dishes to suit fussy eaters (in addition to the children’s menu)."

La Piccola Italia

➤ 100 Monnow Street, NP25 3EQ, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Seafood

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"Absolute delight. The service was amazing. Food was delicious. The Penne Arabist’s was wonderful. My partner ordered a calzone and it unfortunately came cold in the centre. The staff were wonderful, apologetic and swift at getting it resolved. Everyone asked how it was once it was replaced, they all clearly care about this wonderful place. The plate even came dishes with a lovely “sorry” written in garnish! Would come back in a heartbeat, what a stunning restaurant!"

Mokos Mexican

➤ 8 Church Street, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • Mexican • Vegetarian

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"Travelling home from South Wales My Fiancé an I chose Monmouth as a good halfway point to eat. An internet search provided Mokos as a recommended place to eat so we booked a table. When we arrived we were advised that there was a staff...shortage that evening however that wasn't reflected in either the service or food we received. From the moment we were seated the table service was friendly and attentive whilst the food ordered arrived in a timely manner. The food itself was excellent...authentic, spicy and simply delicious. I enjoyed the Paella and my Fiancé loved the vegetarian burritos. I thoroughly recommend Mokos for anyone with a taste for Mexican Mediterranean cuisine."

The Stonemill

➤ Steppes Farm, Rockfield, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

Wine • Soup • Steak • Coffee

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"We had an excellent meal at the Stonemill, although with a few features that may be worthy of comment. We were welcomed and shown to our table, and after about half an hour a complimentary portion of breaded whitebait and tartare sauce arrived off limits, sadly, to my wife, who is coeliac, but gratefully scoffed by me lovely big juicy fish and good sauce. After another 10 minutes, and having seen people who had arrived after us placing their orders (always annoying, that , we got a bit impatient and went in search of some staff. Our order was taken, and after another 15 minutes more complimentary things arrived broad bean and caramelised onion purée, which married the beany bitterness and sweet oniony caramel very nicely. In another 10 minutes some likewise unexpected bread, oil and vinegar arrived we explained (again that my wife needed something gluten free, so some suitable rolls were duly found and provided. These proved still to be frozen inside, although given the timescales we were working to, they had plenty of time to defrost. Then the actual food started arriving, all of which was superb (although, on a small point of Italian grammar, Arancini is plural if you 're only getting one, it 's an Arancino . Mains were lamb (Madame and sole (me , and a special word about the green veg, which is not always British restaurants ' strong point, but here was succulent and just al dente. Our house Romanian red was earthy and piquant, and slipped down very nicely. Stuffed to the gills as we were with multiple starters, we skipped the puds and just got the bill which, when it arrived, was £49. I did think (who wouldn 't? of paying up and running, but, being honest folk, we felt bound to point out that, haphazard service notwithstanding, it should probably be at least twice that amount. Unfortunately (for the restaurant, not us tips could not be added to the amount on the card machine, but could only be left as cash, so sadly in these cashless, contactless times they had to go without. So an all round 5 stars for food, a solid 3 for service, given that they made amends for their slowness with lots of extra goodies."

The Inn At Penallt

➤ Penallt, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom, NP25 4SE

Pub • Steak • Welsh • Seafood

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"Stopped off here for a huge cup of tea and absolutely delicious cake midway on our walk in the surrounding area . Hubby had a delicious portion of millionaires shortbread, and I had the most amazing piece of warm chocolate fudge cake with cream . The landlady was slso really lovely and friendly. I'm looking forward to going back again ."