5 OF THE BEST PLACES IN CHEPSTOW
This small historical town on the River Wye boasts a revived farmers market and new independent restaurants. Emma Gooding rounds up the best on offer.
PANEVINO
This family-run Italian restaurant is beautifully positioned on the River Wye for dinner with a view. A glass of prosecco alongside the tortellini carbonara is highly recommended for a taste that’s out of this world.
28 Bridge St, Chepstow. Info: 01291 409568 / www.panevino-restaurantchepstow.com
MYTHOS MEZE BAR
Spend 10 minutes here and you’ll believe you’re in Greece. These guys have a passion for food and it shows in their fresh humous and divine moussaka, all set against its beautiful Greek interior. They also offer a terrific meat, fish or vegetarian meze.
Welsh St, Chepstow. Info: 01291 627222 / www.themythos.co.uk
STONE ROCK PIZZA
Stone Rock Pizza pride themselves on producing real Neapolitan pizza, using traditional methods and a real clay oven; the result is a magnificent sourdough base with the most delicious toppings to match. All their cured meats and salamis are produced in Monmouthshire, along with the beer and even some of the wine.
9 Upper Church St, Chepstow. Info: 01291 621616 / www.stonerockpizza.co.uk
RIVERSIDE WINE BAR
This eclectic restaurant has an idyllic setting on the river and offers a fantastic tapas selection, alongside freshly-made paella and some token Italian selections including a fine seafood linguine. Expect a chilled evening with a gorgeous glass of wine and generous small plates.
18a The Back, Chepstow. Info: 01291 628300 / www.theriversidewinebar.co.uk
MINT AND MUSTARD
This is Indian contemporary fine dining at its best and scores highly on the Chepstow food scene for its super fresh ingredients and inventive tasting menu. Be sure to try the ridiculously tasty lamb sheesh kebab and chicken makhani next time you’re in. They also offer some seriously good lunch platters for one.
Nelson St, Chepstow. Info: 01291 623222 / www.mintandmustard.com