We had a really wonderful evening at the restaurant for my partners birthday. The food was just beautiful, in taste and appearance. It was a very special experience, each course was brought out of the kitchen by the chefs who explained what we were eating with warmth and enthusiasm. They were so friendly and happy to take time to answer any questions. The rest of the staff were amazing too, our sommelier was great fun and I loved how we had a little story about each glass of wine, which were also delicious! Nothing was too much trouble and the whole atmosphere was warm, welcoming and laid back. You almost felt like part of the lovely family who own and run the restaurant.
We stayed the night in one of the rooms here which are also amazing, the decor is modern but cosy and we woke up to a view of the sun coming up over the sea.
I didn’t want to leave, I can’t recommend the place highly enough, we will definitely be returning and I cannot wait.
This has to be the best meal I have eaten bar one, (mum's Sunday roast comes 1st on principle). Seriously, the food was fantastic, the attention to detail was excellent the the personal touch in wine knowledge and selection was second to none. Thank you for my best birthday meal in 40 years. I had a smile on my face from start to finish. When all is cooked and eaten, that is all that matters. Thank you.
Louise McWeeney Previously McKay
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Amazing epic 9 course surprise taster menu! Food was lovely, several courses served by James himself. Had an amazing night, service was top notch - really recommend the wine pairings. Thank you �
Had the pleasure of experiencing the 9 course, taster menu..
Each course was outstanding , service was perfect, enough attention to detail , but not so that you would feel uncomfortable.
James is a very down to earth guy, who joined us at the end of the meal.
Highly recommended and we will definitely be returning to this gorgeous restaurant with lovely setting and views.
A true culinary delight. We had the 9 course surprise taster menu with one proviso...that the wood pidgeon was included. The pairing of the wine with each course was excellent. Amazing staff with great service. The personal touch from James and his knowledge of the wine with added so much to the experience.
Absolutely stunning. Did the 6 course surprise and could not decide the best as all were awesome. Excellent wine also with each course and great service from a young waiter named James and his wife. Could not fault anything even if I wanted too. Thank you James and staff for fantastic food and a wonderful anniversary night.
We went last night to celebrate our 4th anniversary and must say we were not disappointed. The food was outstanding and presentation second to none. We had wanted to visit for a while and just hadn't found the right time. I highly recommend a visit. We absolutely loved it. It made our special day perfect. Thank you
Booked a 6 course taster menu. Upgraded to a 9 course taster menu. Fabulous. Absolutely fabulous dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Very nice of James himself to come out and have a chat and a photo with us. Can’t recommend enough. Brilliant. 👌👏👏👏 Jon Bon Jovi 😂
We visited for my birthday, very friendly staff on welcome. Very relaxed atmosphere.
The food was so lovely, lobster starter, guinea fowl and tart tartin .
I would highly recommend.
Amazing lunch at RJS, food was very good . A lot of testure and flavour, enjoyed all my dish but the garlic mousse and the revisite tarte Tatin 10/10. Service very good also and don’t forget the view on the kitchen or sea
This was our second visit and it was as wonderful as the first. Both times we had the tasting menu. The food is outstanding, with mixes of flavours that delighted the palate. Every course was beautifully presented and offered a different taste experience. The staff were attentive without being intrusive and very knowledgeable. They accommodated dietary requirements with seeming ease and without compromising style or taste. Thank you so much and we will be back again.
Attended the Demo lunch yesterday having bought it as a treat for my husband for Christmas. Even though he's the one who likes to cook, I also found the experience very enjoyable & interesting. Didn't realise how much prep goes in to making all the dishes. The setting, the staff & the food were all amazing. We will definitely be back & will be highly recommending this restaurant & this event to all our friends & family.
Excellent food experience, staff are brilliant and give good descriptions of both food and wines. The atmosphere is very relaxed with beautifull view of the promenade. Xx
Took the 6 course taster menu.
Wonderful eating experience the staff were very attentive and Mr Sommerin actually ran front of house, who better to describe HIS dishes.
Highlights for me wee the 72hour braised beef in red wine jus and the Salmon with Horserafish ice cream
So wrong but so right
Second visit (2 year gap) and another taster menu - excellent variety as part of the chefs surprise option - wine paired with all 9 courses - each chef comes out to serve you and feels really personal - a really relaxing atmosphere - ended up spending 4 hours there.
Will try the a la carte menu next time.
Oh- and managed to get a Friday table only 2 days beforehand :)
A lovely tasting menu, made just behind a big glass window with love and meticulous attention to detail. On the seafront in Penarth, there’s not much to complain about, especially not their incredible gin menu. While I think it was perhaps a bit pricy for what we got, it was technically quite perfect too.
I’ve previously visited Penarth’s Restaurant James Sommerin twice and both times it’s been superb. Yesterday, we experienced the 14-course chef’s table and the food was even more impressive. As well as the incredible meal, it was great to spend time in the kitchen chatting to the chefs about the inspiration behind different dishes and to witness the calm multi-tasking of a busy lunch service. A table of 17 was served with ease and the most swearing all afternoon came from Mrs G.
I dined at the restaurant lunch time today and I have to say it was the best food I have been served in many years.
The value for money was superb and the balances and flavour combinations were second to none. I would thoroughly recommend Restaurant James Sommerin to anyone.
The front of house staff were exceptional and ever so attentive. Their passion was evident from the outset and I was made to feel like I was the only person in the dining room despite it being nearly full!
I will definitely be returning. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. I really can't say enough good things about this place!
Outstanding experience from start to finish. I took my son for his 16th birthday to the cookery demonstration as he is an aspiring chef. Each dish was expertly explained to us and you could clearly see the demonstration from where you were sat in the restaurant.
The food was incredible and the service was brilliant! Each course was better than the next and paired with the perfect wine.
The staff ensured our water glasses were never empty.
Had the pleasure of meeting chef James Sommerin who took the time to talk with us and give my son some insight into life as a chef. Highly recommended. Will be returning!
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Don't be fooled by the understated ambience of this little gem of a restaurant as what you will experience once sat down is nothing short of the most exceptional gastronomic journey you could ever imagine.
On arrival we were warmly greeted by the waiting staff and shown to our table. The restaurant is small but wonderfully intimate - further enhanced by the close proximity to the open-plan kitchen where you can watch every plate of food being prepared. The service throughout our meal was spot on - attentive without being stuffy and overly formal.
We ordered the surprise 8 course tasting menu - both of us are vegetarian and James was more than happy to cater for this. Each course was immaculately presented without being pretentious and beautifully described to us. More importantly every dish was exquisitely flavoured. James managed to balance richness and depth of flavour whilst still achieving an incredible lightness to his food. The produce (seasonal of course) was treated with respect and techniques were applied intelligently to achieve the optimum flavour. It's hard to pick a favourite dish as every one was a stand-out in its own right but if I was forced to pick I would say these three were highlights: carrot and tarragon; pumpkin and goats cheese; parsnip and beetroot. The quality of the wine was also superb.
Perhaps what made this eating experience truly special was the fact that James and daughter Georgia serve much of the food themselves and it was such a privilege to talk to them about their passion for what they do. This is not a cheap meal out by any stretch but if you are looking for a truly unforgettable restaurant experience that will be the highlight of your year then this most definitely will tick that box!
Was unsure what to make of the restaurant when we arrived outside, withthe black curtains shielding the inside from prying eyes. Once inside we were taken back to what could be described as a theatre style inside, with the cosy 8 tables all facing the small open plan kitchen.
We had the 8 course tasting menu, but expect to have a few other surprises. We also had the wine flight, which complemented the food amazingly well.
The tastes within each meal were amazing and how he can not have 2 stars is beyond me.
If you go be prepared to have an outstanding experience and taste sensation with James himself coming to your table with dishes.
Just one word overall from us, spectacular.
Exceptional fine dining experience. Every dish was beautifully presented. The wine pairings were smooth and delicious. I strongly recommend having the optional cheese board. Staff were all friendly and extremely knowledgeable.
We had a fantastic evening.
Faultless. Delicious, innovative. Theatre.
They even had the best products - Goodwash - in the bathroom!
Came to ‘Home’ for Weekday lunch and it did not disappoint. I had the suprise vegetarian menu and every course was delicious and inventive, the chef obviously cares that vegetarians/vegans dont miss out on the same experience as meat eaters as the food was beautifully presented. The restaurant is small with around 10 tables and features an open plan kitchen. Watching the small team of chefs was an experience in itself, it was so chilled, they made everything seem effortless and the service was faultless. A very special experience, worth every penny.
Had the 8 course taster menu last night. The food was outstanding and highly presented .
As for the atmosphere, it was relaxing and homely.
The service was very friendly and informative both when presenting food and drinks.
Look forward to my next visit.
Sadly I am nowhere near eloquent enough to do this fine dinning establishment any justice. Suffice it to say that we are already looking forward to our next visit. Chefs James and Georgina run a tight ship that serves up the most exquisitely delicious food that is both appealing to the eye and taste buds. They were also warm and engaging and the whole night felt world class. My faith in the culinary scene in Cardiff has been restored.
Such an amazing evening at Home. The food was sensational, the atmosphere was brilliant and the staff were insanely good! The whole evening felt so intimate and personal, especially when James came over to our table for a chat at the end of the meal. Out of the Michelin star restaurants I’ve visited, this is by far the best. We can’t wait to visit again!
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Home is more than fine dining, it is an experience. The only way I can adequately describe it is disappearing into the rabbit hole for a three to four hour delve into a twist on comfort food.
From the road home looks very unassuming, and to be honest we almost missed the entrance from the pavement. A "go home" button push later and we were guided into the elegantly designed modern interior, purposefully crafted to feel like you are walking into a friends (extremely well designed) dining room.
The carpet was fluffy, curtains obscure the road and outside noise, a small platform for tonight's performance sits in front of you, where you can see James and his family working together on preparing the appetisers. The atmosphere is only what u could describe as comfy, personable and calm.
The appetisers were delicious and laid the groundwork for the expected quality of the night ahead. Flavours and ingredients that complement eachother are purposefully arranged in a chorus of taste. Following that was course after course of the finest that Wales offers, and did not disappointed. Fresh lava bread perfectly baked so that it's still warm in the middle, beetroot salad with feta balancing the taste to a sweet and tart, salty and creamy flavour combination.
I won't mention all of the dishes as its up to the reader to truly experience what I can't put into words, but of specific highlights were the potato dish, a decadent 2 hour confit of a potato in thyme butter, topped with beautifully Crispy chicken skin and a smooth rich jous. James described it as Sunday dinner in a bowl and I couldn't agree more.
The second dish that stood out for me was the pea ravioli, an amazing mix of fresh peas with a perfectly cooked ravioli. It was an excellent breakoff point for the rich dishes surrounding it. I have never had such a fresh tasting pasta in my life.
The service throughout was incredible, attentive in all the right ways, subtle things such as refolding your napkin when you have stood up go a long way to making the overall experience feel premium. The communication from James and Georgia on the courses and even the informal chats inbetween truly make this a personal experience.
I can see why home has been awarded a mitchelin star. I hope they continue to ascend in stars in the future.
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