Our roots date back to the early 1900s when Luigi Conti immigrated to South Wales from Bardi. He established a temperance bar in Aberfan during the 1930s, followed by a move to Pontypridd where he opened L. Conti Fish and Chip Restaurant.
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The family legacy continued as his son, Marino Conti, and his wife Irene, opened the Popular Fish Bar in Tonypandy on January 1st, 1955. The restaurant quickly became a local favorite, known for its fresh fish and chips served in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Over the years, the Conti family has remained dedicated to serving quality food and providing excellent service to their customers. In 1997, their son, Louis Conti purchased the adjacent business and opened Conti's Express Cafe Bar.
 
Today, we continue this tradition by sourcing the finest ingredients and preparing every dish with care, just as Marino and Irene did over 65 years ago.