5/5 Food Hygiene Rating
Monmouth is a historic market town at the confluence of the River Monnow and the River Wye, best known for the Monnow Bridge — the only remaining fortified river bridge in Britain still standing on its original site — and as the birthplace of Henry V. It's roughly 20 minutes west along the A40, a mostly dual-carriageway route; for a Friday or Saturday evening booking it's worth allowing a little extra time and booking a few days ahead, since Fuzion is a small restaurant and weekend tables go first. Monmouth's own solid mix of independent restaurants and pubs makes Fuzion's rating a genuine draw rather than a novelty. The same trip takes in Llantilio Crossenny and Llanddewi Rhydderch, the two Monmouthshire villages roughly midway between Monmouth and Abergavenny, and diners from that stretch of countryside are a regular part of the same booking pattern.
The rest of the week runs on small plates from £8.00 — Kotlety Mielone and Indyk Schnitzel sit alongside Mongolian Beef, homemade burgers and Fuzion's own hand-made Pierogi of the Day (£18.50), blending Mediterranean, Polish and Asian influences on the same table rather than sticking to one style. Order two to three small plates per person and let dishes come out as they're ready — that's how the menu is built to work, not a mix-up in the kitchen.
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