Casa Mia Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Reviews Summary

View and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The views of the castle from the restaurant are fabulous."
• "Worth noticing is that this restaurant has the best views in Caerphilly, disabled-friendly entrance, and is very well-managed."
• "Lovely chilled atmosphere."
• "Ah man, I don't know where to begin with this place! ... Then you pop a right, then BAM! You're looking from the second story right at Caerphilly castle, and it is stunning!"
• "The view is stunning."
• "Brilliant service. Definitely worth a visit."
• "This is probably the best restaurant that I have visited for a few years."
• "By far the most impressive aspect of Cas Mia is the view from the large windows facing the castle."

Cons:

• "It lacks atmosphere to be honest. Restaurant floor feels too much like a cafe and not a restaurant but don't let that put you off."
• "Went for bottomless brunch, party of 6 ppl for a birthday, sadly had a bad experience."
• "...the food was not so good."
• "Overpriced too big lacks atmosphere this place is all about big parties and turning over covers."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was excellent, as was the food."
• "The team that works here is friendly, professional and dedicated."
• "The staff served us in house Prosecco as a celebration toast for our special day which melted my heart."
• "Lovely relaxed atmosphere and the food was really tasty and not expensive for lunch for 2."
• "Service was amazing, food came out quick but not “it’s been sat under a hot lamp” quick, it was hot and fresh."
• "The staff are always friendly and very polite, and the service is great."
• "Service was great, waitresses were fantastic."
• "Great service and family atmosphere, our first visit for a birthday meal after hearing lots of recommendations."

Cons:

• "We were there on a very busy Saturday evening which meant drinks and food order wasn't taken for almost 30 minutes."
• "Booked for 6 pm with a 2 hour turn time, normally wouldn't be an issue except it was impossible to get staff's attention."
• "When we were done and ready to leave, we tried to get the manager and another lady's attention 6 times but they didn't respond as they were chatting and the music was loud."
• "Very good restaurant choice in the area... Only con, a bit of a delay between drinks and food order to arrive."
• "...the food was not so good. My husband had the seabass which was swimming in sauce and a measly amount of chips. He said the seabass was nice but the strong sauce overpowered it."
• "Food was very poor and staff wasn't that helpful. Not once did they come back to table to check if everything was ok."
• "Apparently this place is open all day long on Saturday (that's what it says on their website and on Google) but when you get there they tell you food is not served until 6pm."
• "Rubbish food, rubbish service, rubbish wine (from Aldi), rubbish acoustics - nice castle, that's about it. Will not be returning to be over-charged for very poor quality food!"

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was gorgeous and plenty of it."
• "The food itself is another story! Here I would like to say "compliments to the chef"! The seafood dishes are fresh, delicious, and beautifully served."
• "The food and drinks were excellent and the service was very good too."
• "The food was excellent, the 10oz ribeye steak was awesome and cooked to perfection, the sea bass was also great."
• "Cod loin and garlic mushrooms, it was incredible probably one of the most perfectly cooked pieces of fish I’ve had."
• "Food was served quickly, was very tasty and good size portions."
• "The food was amazing the sea bass was better than I had at The Ivy 4 weeks ago."
• "Food amazing - staff very friendly & attentive without being intrusive....until coffee time?"

Cons:

• "...there was a live singer which was VERY loud and we could hardly hear ourselves speak - not really what you want in a restaurant when you're trying to have a chat over a meal."
• "Disappointing menu, I fancied fish and there was only Bass on offer."
• "...the food was very bland. Everything tasted unseasoned - even the tomato based sauce of the pasta was lacking flavour."
• "Very good restaurant choice in the area... Only con, a bit of a delay between drinks and food order to arrive."
• "...my wife's "free birthday drink" had been added to the bill, stating "what else is going to go wrong."
• "The spaghetti bolognese had an odd 'processed' taste to it, the pizzas looked like they'd been bought in Lidl, and the vegetables had most definitely been frozen for the majority of their life."
• "...the food was very poor and staff was not that helpful."
• "On the plus side staff are polite but I’m afraid the food really is a 3 star or less. I think they must have part share in a garlic factory. Bruschetta was ok mains was quite dreadful."