Since its opening in February 2020, Thomas Simmons' restaurant - named Thomas by Tom Simmons - has piqued the interest of foodies who aren't just residents in the surrounding areas of Pontcanna and Wales, but visitors from further afield exploring all the capital has to offer. Being one of Cardiff's top restaurants with mentions in guides like Hardens, Good Food Guide, the AA guide - to name just a few - it has even caught the eye and become a regular lunch and dinner spot for big stars of television shows like Doctor Who, This Morning and His Dark Materials.
With a menu that boasts Welsh produce complimented by French cooking techniques and has been described in the past as "unfussy comfort food which demands repeat visits", it's no surprise it has continued to thrive over the last three years - despite closing (temporarily) just one month after opening due to the pandemic.
After reopening in June of 2020, it received a rave review from The Times restaurant critic Giles Coren and when we went along soon after, our reviewer said that they had been served up "some of the most refined and beautiful dishes we've ever eaten in Cardiff" - read more on that here.
