Topo Gigio - Swansea

Six of us went early in the evening and there were some other people there. I originally booked four and had to change to six in the last minute, but that was good. we were warmly welcomed and continued to drown our host with dumbbells., to spray down and filled in water with jars and lemon was brought immediately. we then looked at the menus and the wine list where there was an excellent selection of everything. we ordered weeping, drinks and eating, everything was brought in a perfectly contemporary fashion. we also had a few nice thin brotsticks abd tasty brotrolles. I usually don't eat that brot, but it was so delicious that I did this time. the appetizers were delicious, delicate meatballs in a tasty marinara sauce, crisp white baby, excellent antipasto, it could not fail! then we had the main thing, laughs, insole very well cooked and presented. the filets coat both simple and in an excellent pfefferkorn sauce, the best cooked steaks ever, saltimbocca also great. sides of Sauté potatoes and perfectly cooked vegetables. the wein, montepulchiano d’abruzzo was a good choice. then we had a wonderful selection of desserts, which we enjoyed very, perfectly woven panna cotta, delicious tiramisu, pistachios cheesecake and homemade strawberry. overall we enjoyed so much that the comfort, service and eating were the second on none and the price was very reasonable in the did!

There were several of us and the restaurant was empty all night apart from us ,it was so cold in there I couldn't wait to leave. The food was ok plenty of fresh veg, but I was up in the night being ill after eating...prawns in the main meal . Cost £75 for each couple for two courses and wine.

This restaurant was begun in the late 70s when St Helens Road was a pleasant area , to suggest its someones front room is nonsense unless of course you expect also to have a function room and guest cloakroom facilities all in your house as...well . Sadly St Helens has become run down like most areas of Swansea centre , however this is still a pleasant restaurant with approx 30 covers . It is just consistent eating , menu alters very little , some specials on the night , but they always serve enjoyable food , good house wine which is worth drinking not just passable as often house wine is , its well chosen, by the carafe . If your idea of Italian is Pizza go elsewhere , if you want the latest modern take on food that looks just pretty and you are still starving when finished go elsewhere , if you just want a relaxing time with a usually quiet ambience and good food this is the place to visit , but really £50 for five of you ? That is about what you could spend in McDonalds and would certainly not have have given access to the very good fish and meat dishes you can enjoy here .

Amazing food, great staff would highly recommend. Will definitely be returning in the near future. Loved it

Our friends booked a reservation at this restaurant for the two couples and our child. We 'd never been before so didn 't know what to expect. Although when they booked the table they said they didn 't provide highchairs so we 'd have to bring our own booster...seat (that was a sign). We arrived for the earliest sitting (6:30) and there was only one other couple there. (The place could probably only seat 10-15 people). There were two waitresses and I felt they were very hands off with us. E.g. we had to call them over to place our orders and they didn 't ask me if I wanted a drink the whole time (I just drank the water on the table instead). We had complimentary bread which is nice and my wife and I ordered pasta dishes. They were okay but fairly small portions, not much chicken and not really worth the £15 price tag. I then ordered a dessert which was better and a bigger portion. I wasn 't aware at the time but my friend told me afterwards that when some elderly guests arrived later on (regulars apparently) the woman seemed shocked and infuriated that our toddler was eating with us. Then when I went to pay up and made some small talk with the older waitress, she made some comments that annoyed me once I 'd left and it hit me. She said most people leave their kids at home and bringing children doesn 't always work out you see . I laughed it off at the time because I was oblivious that our toddler had caused any inconvenience. He didn 't cry or have any tantrums (which I consider a success if you also have toddlers). He was quite busy and had the odd winge and moan but nothing too disruptive by any means. It wasn 't what she said but how she said it and what she was implying. Afterwards I got the impression and hint that it was a bad move bringing children into their establishment and they wouldn 't like to see him there again. I 'm really offended by the lack of hospitality that night. They should have told us from the off if they prefer 'adults only '.They may think they are running the Ritz but you 're running a restaurant from your front living room on St. Helen 's road of all places! Had it not been for these condescending remarks I still only have scored the place a 3/5 for being poor value for money. However, because of these rude comments (as I was paying the woman £50 at the time) I am scoring this place a 2/5. Do not bring children whatever you do!