Restaurant in Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, North Wales

Our restaurant overlooks the River Conwy at the edge of Betws-y-Coed in the Snowdonia National Park, and is open to non-residents for:

Afternoon Teas
Evening Restaurant & Bistro Meals
Lunch

Every year since 2006 we have received the coveted AA Rosette award for culinary excellence in addition to the Taste of Wales recognition.

Wales offers such an abundance of quality produce we constantly strive to source all of our ingredients locally and insist on daily deliveries to ensure the freshness of each dish we prepare.

Quality Produce from our Kitchen Gardens and Local Suppliers

Our suppliers include:

Metcalfe Butchers - Llanrwst
Cwmlanerch Farm - Betws-y-Coed
Y Glyn Farm - Melin-y-Coed
Anedd Wen Farm - Llangernyw
Mermaid Seafood - Llandudno
Snowdonia Cheese Company - Llanrwst
Carmarthen Ham Company - Carmarthen
Blas ar Fwyd - Llanrwst
Meurig Williams Dairy - Llanddoged
Great Orme Brewery - Llandudno
Caffi Cristobal - Penmachno
Penderyn Whisky Company - Brecon

We have invested heavily and worked tirelessly to produce our own selection of vegetables, salads, herbs, fungis, edible flowers and fruits from our extensive kitchen gardens.

The restaurant menu is prepared here each day by our team of Chefs, therefore given notice we should be able to provide for most dietary requirements, whether it be vegetarian, vegan or food allergies such as gluten free or coeliac. We strive to produce a balanced menu working with local seasonal produce.

Our Restaurant staff are extensively trained in all aspects of the menu and wine list. Our cellar contains over 100 hand-selected wines from across the world designed to complement the dishes we prepare.

To complete your dining experience we offer an excellent variety of locally blended speciality Teas and Coffees. We pride ourselves on our indubitable commitment to providing quality in food and service for all our guests.

Our Sample menu shown below was created by Head Chef Aden Paul Goosey.

Sample Menu

(Please note this is only a sample menu our actual menu changes each day)

Menus for children and special dietary requirements are also available

Please find the Bistro menu on our Lounge & Bar page

2 Course - £25.50, 3 Course - £32.50

To Start

Rabbit terrine Confit of rabbit served with a caramelised beetroot puree

Arbroath smokies Smoked haddock baked with shallots, tomatoes and cream, glazed with a Snowdon cheese

Anglesey eggs Duck eggs served on a bed of leeks with a smoked bacon and cheese sauce

Roasted vine tomato soup Garnished with a spinach and feta ravioli, pesto and brioche croutons (V)

Pan-fried scallops With confit of streaky bacon and a cream and egg sabayon

Smoked salmon & crab roulade Fresh crab meat rolled in oak smoked salmon and served with pickled garden cucumber

Deep fried perl wen Bread crumbed welsh brie with poached pears and onion marmalade (V)

Carpaccio of Ynys Mon pigeon Seared breast of pigeon with parmesan shavings and cranberry coulis

Ham hock terrine Served with a poached egg and pea puree

Main Course

Conwy valley mutton Slow roasted over 24 hours and served in a shortcrust tartlet with garlic mash & creamed leeks

Goujons of Sea Bream Breaded, Deep fried and served with a warm tartar sauce, sauté potatoes & pea puree

Shin of Welsh Beef Wellington Slow braised and glazed with cranberry Snowdon cheese, served with braised red cabbage

Fillet of Sea Bass Pan fried and served on a red onion, lemon & caper fettuccini

Welsh Sirloin Steak Pepper crusted with a Portobello mushroom sauce and sautéed potatoes

Breast of Guinea Fowl Roasted and served with a pine nut & cranberry terrine and sweet potato gnocchi

Marjoram & Lemon crusted Hake Oven baked and served with a chive beurre blanc

Crispy confit of duck leg Served with buttered spinach & orange glazed noodles

Wild mushroom tagliatelle Chefs own tagliatelle in a wild mushroom and herb cream sauce served with crostini (V)

Desserts

Profiteroles Filled with Chantilly cream and topped with caramel sauce and toasted nuts

Apple tart fine Sliced apples on a puff pastry base served with apple sorbet and cream

Coffee Pavlova Coffee and nut meringue nest topped with whipped cream, chocolate mousse and praline

Crème Brulee A Vanilla crème brulee with a seasonal fruit compote and tuile biscuit

Black forest terrine Kirsch soaked sponge, chocolate mousse and cherry sauce served with chocolate sorbet

Duo of Home-made Ice Cream Vanilla and chocolate served with a chocolate brownie

Crepes Filled with bananas and toffee sauce, served with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream

Assiette of desserts for Two A selection of our favourite desserts

Welsh cheese selection Served with biscuits & fruit Snowdon cheese: - Bouncing berry & Green thunder. Organic cheese: - Perl las & Perl wen

A glass of vintage port £3.50

Contact Information

Bookings can be made online, or for more information please use our contact form, or contact us at:

Mail: Craig-y-Dderwen, The Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, North Wales, LL24 0AS, UK
Phone: 01690 710293
E-mail:

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