1 Royal Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2AB
Harden's says
Bouncing back from the demise of his nearby Michelin-starred seafront restaurant, James Sommerin opened this August 2021 newcomer one year later: an immersive dining experience behind blacked-out windows. Working with his daughter Georgia (who last year represented Wales on Great British Menu), they will serve a four-course lunches and an eight-course taster menu from an open kitchen.
Harden's survey result
Summary
James Sommerin and his family continue to win high marks at this small and highly personal venue, where he cooks with the help of his daughter Georgia in an open kitchen, and with another daughter Angharad front of house. You eat from a no-choice surprise menu of eight courses for £155 per person: results are “fantastic” and, though hefty, “the final bill is not heart-stopping”.
Summary
“An exceptional experience, with excellent food, outstanding wines and professional service, but all done in a friendly way” – James Sommerin and family continue to inspire high praise for this small and highly personal venue (at which he quickly reclaimed his Michelin star after the forced closure of a former starred venue on the Penarth seafront in 2020) and where he cooks with his daughter Georgia in an open kitchen, with wife Louise and daughters Angharad and Cath also working in the business. “James has always produced top-class food and this is certainly true of this latest venture”.
Summary
“Superb food, decor and service – an unbelievable experience!”. “James Sommerin and family have created something exceptional that faithfully displays their outstanding food and service” – following the forced closure of his Michelin-starred venue on the Penarth seafront in 2020, James bounced back the following year with this ‘immersive’ venture behind blacked-out windows, bagging another star. This time, it’s more than ever a family affair: James cooks alongside daughter Georgia (a rising chef in her own right), wife Louise takes care of the admin and second daughter Angharad works FoH. “It’s not cheap (London prices), but it’s very good.”
Summary
Bouncing back from the demise of his nearby Michelin-starred seafront restaurant, James Sommerin opened this summer 2021 newcomer one year later (about one month after our survey had closed): an immersive dining experience behind blacked-out windows. Working with his daughter Georgia (who last year represented Wales on Great British Menu), they serve a four-course lunch and an eight-course taster menu from their open kitchen.
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Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
1 Royal Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2AB
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2.00pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2.00pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
