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About the award
Each year the AA independently inspects hundreds of restaurants across the British Isles. Introduced in 2000, this award recognises restaurants that provide cuisine of a truly excellent standard, as well as demonstrating innovation and ambience and providing a high standard of hospitality.

Gorse, Cardiff

Located on the Kings Road, this former pop-up is now a permanent fixture from Newport-born chef Tom Waters. Tom grew up in South Wales before honing his craft in some of the UK's finest restaurants, including The Fat Duck, Bonhams and Odette’s. Gorse is all about delivering simple, flavour-centric food in an unpretentious and relaxed environment. The majority of the food is sourced from Wales and much of it is grown, reared or made following organic or biodynamic practices. The team work closely with fishermen, growers and farmers and they dictate what goes on the menu each week across the various tasting menus. The restaurant is a bright, modern, and intimate space with an understated element of luxury, very much in keeping with Tom’s style of cooking.