The wine list was extensive, with wines from every continent. In total, there were eleven white wines, two rosé wines including Argiolas Serra Lori Rosata from Sardinia at £18.95. I had this rosé in Sardinia this year, and paid a lot more. There were fifteen red wines including an Australian red Shiraz, at £16.95 to Domaine le Milliere Châteauneuf du Pape Villes Vignes at £35.95 per bottle. Wine was offered by the glass and I had a glass of white Leyda Sauvignon Blanc from Chile at £5.70 for a 250ml glass. My partner had a glass of Nadaria Cabernet Sauvignon red wine from Sicily at £3.70 for a 175ml glass. There was also a good selection of celebration wines for that special occasion including San Simone Prosecco Fruili Greve from Italy at a very modest £18.95.

And so to starters. I opted for the roast Gower scallops served with a butternut squash puree, and a chili and lime dressing. These were cooked to perfection and served on a beautifully decorated plate. The portion was just right, although they were so good, I would have loved just one more! My partner chose the seafood ravioli. Three little parcels all in a row, nicely presented and filled with succulent lobster and langoustine and sat on a bed of wilted spinach complemented with wild sautéed mushrooms and a light lobster vinaigrette. I couldn’t resist a taste and if I had to choose again I would struggle to decide which one to go for as they were both divine.

For my main course, I chose the Welsh lamb, which was cooked to perfection, all pink and juicy and came in the form of noisettes of rump, sitting on little mountains of creamy, fluffy white potato, accompanied by wilted ruby chard, and served with a jus of port and tarragon reduction. I was offered mint sauce, but decided against it as the dish was flavoursome enough.

My partner opted for the roasted turbot. Three little fillets, perfectly roasted were accompanied by a puy lentil, and a vanilla and chardonnay foam, served with roasted celeriac. We had just one portion of vegetables between us which was more than ample and consisted of sweet red cabbage, French beans wrapped in pancetta, and rosti potatoes.

And now for my favourite course, the dessert. My preferred choice of all time, the vanilla bean Crème brulee was the first to be listed, and in my opinion, rightly so. This was one of six desserts and had I not chosen the brulee, it would have been difficult to choose from the pear sorbet with a raisin and pear puree, a Valrhona chocolate cylinder with a sea salt and coconut ice cream or a baked Penderyn whisky cheesecake. The desserts were the most eye catching I’ve seen for many years. Use of local produce and presentation are obviously high on chef’s agenda here. Unable to rival my sweet tooth, my partner chose the selection of Welsh cheese with fresh fruit, celery and biscuits.

Miskin Manor has ambience, grandeur, attentive yet unobtrusive staff and fantastic food. If you want to dine out in style, Miskin Manor is the place to go. I’d recommend you book a table though, as word has clearly got around.