Ceredigion might be considered the centre of Welsh culture, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of superb restaurants featuring a range of cuisines.

Here is a list of the top ten best restaurants in Ceredigion, as rated by TripAdvisor.

10. The Lime Crab

Based on The Pier in New Quay, The Lime Crab offers some of the best views and seafood in all of Ceredigion.

This restaurant is renowned for its excellent fish and chips which one review on TripAdvisor described as the ‘Best fish and chips we have had’.

And with over 1400 reviews averaging out 4.5 stars, The Lime Crab is a reliable place to visit if you’re enjoying a day out by the sea or if you’re a tourist who is visiting Wales for the first time.

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9. Y Seler

Offering a mixture of European and British cuisine, Y Seler is ranked as the second-best restaurant in Aberaeron.

Apart from being located in a lovely spot overlooking the harbour on Market Street, this eatery takes pride in its well-cooked steaks, delicious mussels, mouthwatering pork belly, fresh sea bass and heavenly sticky toffee pudding.

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8. Little Italy

If you love Italian food, you can’t go wrong with Little Italy in Aberystwyth.

Creamy chicken fettucine, fettucine gambere, prawn and lobster ravioli, aromatic garlic bread and freshly made tiramisu are just a few of the delights in this restaurant.

Plus, in pure Italian style, you can expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly service.

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7. Y Ffarmers

Y Ffarmers is not going to amaze with you its nearby views in Llanfihangel y Creuddyn but it will certainly leave a lasting impression with its stunning British food.

All you have to do is look at the presentation of each dish to know your eating at a high-quality establishment.

Whether you order a portion of fish and chips, roast lamb, pan fried trout or a chicken and mushroom pie, you will savour every bite.

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6. Agnelli's Aberystwyth

Agnelli’s in Aberystwyth is another Italian restaurant in Ceredigion that is here to diversify your taste buds.

With its antipasto, strong coffee, fresh paninis, variety of desserts and friendly service, Agnelli’s is as Italian as it sounds.

Open from 9:30am to at least 4pm every day, Agnelli is the perfect place to have breakfast, a traditional fiesta before the siesta or an early dinner.

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5. Libanus 1877  

Ranked as the top restaurant in Borth, Libanus 1877 provides fantastic grub in the form of steak, Welsh lamb, pork belly and the ‘catch of the day’ which usually is hake fish.

But what makes Libanus stand out is its little independent cinema below the restaurant.

According to one review on TripAdvisor ‘The bar is well stocked with alcoholic and soft drinks’ and there are a ‘great selection of snacks and treats for your movie.’

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4. Dragonfly Bistro

Vegans will struggle to find a better restaurant to suit their needs in Ceredigion than Dragonfly Bistro.

Located on Saint James’s Square in Aberystwyth, Dragonfly Bistro offers some of the best Vegan ice cream in the land.

Not to mention, serving a plethora of gluten free options like the meatless loaf with roast potatoes and vegetables.

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3. The Stubborn Duckling

The Stubborn Duckling is your answer to fine dining in Aberaeron. This is the ideal place for those who are willing to pay a little more for their meal in exchange for sublime presentation, exquisite flavours, and impeccable service.

A three-course meal at The Stubborn Duckling is enough for you to enjoy the melt-in-the-mouth pork cheek starter, Welsh lamb for main and baked Alaska for dessert.

And if you value a nice glass of wine with your dinner, there are a wide selection to choose from at reasonable prices.

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2. Castle Green Inn

Castle Green Inn is famous for it’s four meat carvery which it serves every Sunday. In a nutshell, if you want a day off cooking at home, a roast at this restaurant in Lampeter is the perfect option.

Lamb, beef, chicken, pork, stuffing, vegetables, and roast potatoes all cooked exceptionally well, every meal at Castle Green Inn feels like Christmas has come early.

Furthermore, this eatery has a homely atmosphere and welcoming owners, meaning you can socialise while enjoying a fantastic plate of food.

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  1. Crowes

Crowes is the best restaurant in Ceredigion according to TripAdvisor. From the outside you probably wouldn’t expect such a small café to produce such tasty grub, but this is exactly the case, especially for vegans and vegetarians.

At Crowes you can chow down to homemade vegetable lasagne, homity pie, sweet potato stew, quiche, blue cheese tart and even a bean chilli falafel.

Like one review mentioned, it can be challenging for vegans and vegetarians to have a range of options to choose from. However, Crowes is on the High Street to fix that problem while simultaneously ensuring a delightful experience for all customers.