La Marina - The Vale of Glamorgan

We visited for my sister in law's birthday. And weren't disappointed. I had the turbot which was suggested by The gentleman behind the counter I belive his name was Darren, who was very professional and helpful. It was fantastical will definitely be returning.

I went there to have a meal with my partner. I oarked my car in the oarking area. There were signs there relating to oarking but were not clear. A clear sign should say in plain English *please register your car at reception* unless there is a deception! As we entered in the restaurant no one advised us to register which they should have done. On the table there was no note to say register your car. After we spent over £100 for a meal that somewhere else cost us £40, we left. Few days later i received a fine of £170!!! For parking there, on facebook it says the parking space is for the customers. I called the restaurant they said oh you need to appeal, for that you need a receipt. I did not receive a receipt ! In almost every other restaurant they just say bring the fine here and they deal with it as its their car park. The manager Bruno told me he willgive me a copy of the receipt. But every time i call he is busy or on off work. This went on till the appeal time passed, then Bruno replied when i called and said sorry now its too latevand its going to court!! Mind you i have visited the restaurant many times asking for a copy of the receipt. It was passed to debt collectors, they started a compsine of harassment i almost lost my sanity i lost sleep the threats were almost every day ...i lived in a hell of time. Now i have been forced to appoint a solicitor and seek justice. Please please please avoud this expensive restaurant who are scamming ppl using their car park. Support those who have been scammed dont go there dont spend your money there , you will be supporting a scam.

Simply outstanding. My wife and I ate here on a Friday night, the food was amazing with generous portions and the service was outstanding with extremely reasonable prices. First Class.

My review is based on the La marina which is the first floor. On arrival we sat at the bar downstairs) where there were lots of flies. We were told to wait until 6.30pm as we had reservations at La marina which is upstairs. We had to ask someone if it was ready. We weren’t even taken up. The food- bland but the fish and meat is good quality. Our scallops and mussels arrived really cold so we asked to change them and they did. The seasonal veg was ok. The chips were nice. The service: very poor, the staff were hard to reach and get attention of. There was a nice waiter but the rest came across a little cold. Ironically the nice waiter was the youngest and it was his first job. You can’t have cocktails if your are eating upstairs. You have to go down to the bar and order them which was very disappointing. The cocktails were mediocre, I even want to say poor. £10 for a mojito and not worth it. The restaurant- lots of flies as mentioned, on walls ect. The furniture is dated and lots of wear and tear. They really need to update it, it’s really dated and boring. The crockery, plates and metal serving plates. I would even go so far as saying it wasn’t so clean. Carpet didn’t looked hovered we were the 2nd table upstairs at the time) asp Marks on the painting next to us. The table next to us also returned food and told them to take it off the bill. The last tried to get someone’s attention but wasn’t successful. Instead she walked up and returned her food. I wouldn’t waste your money tbh

Another excellent lunch for a party of 17 today at La Marina. The food was all pre-ordered but was not served until we had all arrived and had ordered our drinks, thus all the hot starters were piping hot when served to us. Everybody was extremely happy with their main courses, and those that had lamb said it was the best they had ever had. The set price for 2 courses was good value for money. The waiting staff were excellent, happy to help and very attentive. We will visit again.