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Nov 4 2007 by Andrew Dagnell, Wales On Sunday

10 of the best eco-friendly Welsh restaurants

THE TREEHOUSE, ABERYSTWYTH

An organic restaurant, pictured above, and food shop, specialising in locally-sourced produce. The Treehouse, 14 Baker Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. Contact 01970 615791, www.treehousewales.co.uk.

TYF ECO HOTEL AND ORGANIC RESTAURANT, ST DAVIDS

Max Marshall, the head chef, sources excellent local and organic produce such as flavoursome Pembrokeshire vegetables, a range of delectable Caerfai cheeses from Wyn Evans, a neighbouring farmer, and succulent beef from local herds of grass-fed Welsh Blacks. TYF Eco Hotel and Organic Restaurant, St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Contact 01437 721678, www.tyf.com.

VEGETARIAN FOOD STUDIO, CARDIFF

An interesting melange of Indian, Oriental and local dishes all of which are vegetarian.Penarth Road, Grangetown, Cardiff. Contact 029 2023 8222, www.vegetarianfoodstudio.co.uk.

GREENHOUSE CAFE, CARDIFF

Small, intimate restaurant which offers a regularly changing, menu all of which is freshly cooked. There are always some options suitable for vegetarians. Extensive wine list. Woodville Road, Cardiff. Contact 029 2023 5731.

CASTLE STREET RESTAURANT, BRECON

Menu is sourced from local producers and is organic wherever possible.Castle Street Restaurant, 20 Castle Street, Brecon, Powys. Contact 01874 624392, www.castlestreetrestaurant.co.uk

OLD PHARMACY RESTAURANT, SOLVA

Specialises in fresh local fish and seafood as well as Welsh organic beef and lamb.Old Pharmacy Restaurant, 5 Main Street, Solva, Pembrokeshire. Contact 01437 720005, www.theoldpharmacy.co.uk

THE GREAT OAK CAFE, LLANIDLOES

A wholefood vegetarian café that uses organic ingredients where possible.The Great Oak Café, 12 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes, Powys SY18 6BU. Contact 01686 413286.

THE HIVE ON THE QUAY, ABERAERON

This restaurant serves up locally-caught fish, organically produced food and delicious honey ice-cream.The Hive on the Quay, Cadwgan Place, Aberaeron, Ceredigion. Contact 01545 570445, www.hiveonthequay.co.uk

THE QUARRY CAFE, MACHYNLLETH

This award-winning and popular vegetarian and vegan café uses organic ingredients. The Quarry Café, 13 & 27 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8EB. Contact 01654 702624.

TIPPLE ‘N’ TIFFIN, BRECON

Ingredients are sourced locally and generally organic.Tipple ‘n’ Tiffin, Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys. Contact 01874 611866.