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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 34 reviews

What PETERBARB doesn't like about Chez Francis Penarth:
Our feeling was that it was averagely OK priced higher than it should be. I felt that the wine in particular was, at £6.50 per 175mm glass rather expensive. The wine was good but not a £26 bottle wine. We shared a cheese board to finish, which at £7.50 had meagre portions. A total bill of £71 for shared bread and olives, 2 mains, shared cheeseboard, 1 small bear, 3 glasses of wine, was some £10 £15 more than it shoul... View all feedback. What OpenTable Diner likes about Chez Francis Penarth:
The evening was spoilt by the poor standard of Casoulet which had very large pieces of sausage and very little duck. We love the atmosphere and service. Staff are very pleasant and attentive. View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Jennifer
15.01.2023 - 10:44

The food was good, but the portion sizes were not very large. I had to wait about 20 minutes, which was explained as necessary due to a wait for ordering. When...

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Steve
15.01.2023 - 10:44

We had a table for three and thoroughly enjoyed our meal in a delightful atmosphere. The location in the historic part of the city added to the overall experien...

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Katie
15.01.2023 - 10:44

This was our fourth visit to this authentic French restaurant, and each time has been a wonderful experience. The dining is excellent, the atmosphere is enjoyab...

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Ruby
15.01.2023 - 10:44

Good food, they had no things that didn't make much difference. the cassoulet was very nice, and the scallpos to begin were very well cooked with an interesting...

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Ruby
15.01.2023 - 10:44

Our first visit to this Penarth restaurant. Have been to the one in Canton many times. Food really good, big fan of the chicken livers. Everyone really enjoyed...

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4.0 ★ from 24 reviews
Claire
24.08.2023 - 05:26

The food was decent, but the portion sizes were on the smaller side. I had to wait 20 minutes, which I was informed about since the dishes are made to order. Un...

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Oldnick
24.08.2023 - 05:26

We had a table for three and thoroughly enjoyed the food, ambiance, and the unique location in the historic part of town.

TonyH
24.08.2023 - 05:26

This is our fourth visit to this authentic French restaurant, and each time has been a delightful experience. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is pleasant,...

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Toby
24.08.2023 - 05:26

Good food , they didn't have some items , which didn't make much difference . The cassoulet was very nice , and the scallpos to start were very well cooked with...

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Brickie
24.08.2023 - 05:26

First visit. Atmospheric 'bistro ' decor. Helpful service knew the offering. The food was excellent. Maybe the only flaw is the closeness of the tables. We had...

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