Casa Bianca

1. We visited on 4/8 at 1pm. The decor and atmosphere is lovely, despite the outside surroundings leaving a lot to be desired. The only reason I didn’t give that 5* was that there was building work going on next door. While it wasn’t the fault of the restaurant, the drilling was so incredibly loud, we had to wait for it to stop before our server could hear us, to place our orders.

   There were only a couple tables filled when we first entered. The service started off great. As the lunch crowd started to come in, it seemed the focus was switched to the bigger tables, and people getting served before we were. That’s the only reason I gave the service 4*. The servers were very friendly otherwise.

   The food was outstanding. There was my husband and I with our 2 kids. The calamari starters were lovely.
   The spaghetti bolognaise, Hawaiian pizza, seafood risotto and calzone were great.
   We would definitely go back again.

2. 2 night stay in Merthyr, had Indian on 1st night and came here for 2nd. It was a Saturday night and I decided to book a table for two. Glad I did as there were no other empty tables when we arrived. Had the mushroom starter followed by Pizza. Good food, attentive staff and lovely restaurant interior. Would recommend.

3. Out of towners here, so we are unaware of what’s really good/bad and chose this place as reviews were consistently high but I can’t see why after eating here.

   We walked up a few mountains today so famished and really looking forward to a meal out .

   Place is very cold inside which personally works for me but most people will find it chilly. I was glad to have read this in reviews so left my jumper and fleece on in case and was glad I did.

   We were sat at a table with food on all the seats which I brushed off , wobbly table which I have fixed.

   Clearly understaffed as one waitress in uniform and one other lady in own clothes (really need uniform to promote professional standards) were working.

   No drinks menu offered and food menu seen better days . Grabbed a drinks menu from a nearby empty table , all moist and worn (see pictures).

   Wife ordered roast potatoes and chicken, someone needs to explain to the wait staff and the chef the difference between boiled and roast potatoes (see pics). My order penne with chicken and peppers was instantly forgettable – Salad not prepared correctly (ends left on ) and while meal would be impressive for a 8 year old to knock up it lacked any interest in design and taste (see pics). I left hungry but didn’t want anything else from here. (McDonald’s is about 0.5 miles away thank goodness)

   Teens ordered 2 x calzones which were deemed just about ok but lacking in filling.

   Cokes x 6 , sprite x 1 total £85 .

   I feel sad for the locals if this is the best they have (only The New Inn beat them on reviews but they were fully booked , this place had many tables empty.) none of the above issues are massively major but when put together presented a experience that disappointed us all and would mean we definitely won’t return.

4. Absolute top class service from the Owner Alfred and the staff. For starter we ordered the Antipasti Di Pesce which was a beautiful big platter, then for the mains we had the following (1) Spaghetti di Pesce and (2) Ravioli au Funghi Porcini. If you are a seafood person the starter and the first main dishes I highly recommend.

5. A magnificently presented restaurant, and the experience did not disappoint – far from it. From the welcoming greeting to spacious tables, and delicious food, the splendid, beautiful, enchanting, decor was so relaxing throughout. I can’t single out a food item as everything was lovely, and I sincerely hope I can return here again !!!

   Tip: Park in the town multi-storey car park, as only up to an hour nearby.

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