Machylleth restaurant named among the best in the world
A Powys restaurant that offers a "truly unique" experience for customers has been named among the best in the world.
From Sydney to Marrakesh, London to Paris, and everywhere in between, the experts at La Liste have reviewed thousands of restaurants from around the world based on publications, guidebooks and online reviews.
As a result, it has established a list of the world's best restaurants, which includes five in Wales.
Welsh restaurants among the world's best
The restaurants in Wales that have been named among the world's best by La Liste are:
Ynyshir (Powys)
Annwn (Narberth)
The Whitebrook (Monmouth)
Sosban and the old Butchers (Menai Bridge)
Home by James Sommerin (Penarth)
You can see the full list of the world's best restaurants on the La Liste website.
The Powys restaurant among the best in the world
Ynyshir
Address: Ynyshir Restaurant & Rooms, Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth, SY20 8TA
La Liste score: 96
Ynyshir is a two-Michelin-star restaurant located in Machynlleth that offeres a "truly unique" experience to all customers, the Michelin Guide explains.
It adds: "Head for rural Wales and this matt-black, part-Georgian house with an immersive approach and a mellow soundtrack.
"The evening starts early, which gives Chef-Owner Gareth Ward five hours to take diners on a playful culinary journey around the globe.
"He has a particular reverence for Japanese cuisine, with sashimi and A5 Wagyu beef likely to appear on the surprise menu of around 30 vibrant, exceptionally skilful servings.
"Regional sheepskins and handmade crockery show the team's pride in their Welsh locale, while you can extend your visit in one of the luxurious bedrooms."
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The highly decorated Ynyshir was also named among the UK's best at the National Restaurant Awards earlier this month.
It's not just the experts who love Ynyshir, but customers as well, with the Machynlleth-based restaurant boasting a 4.6 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 459 reviews.
One guest, talking about their experience on Tripadvisor, said: "Can't wait to go back!
"Wow, this restaurant certainly lives up to its reputation had the most amazing time, food was exceptional, DJ played great music throughout the experience and what a lovely man Gareth Ward is who took the time to chat to people.
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