Pubs & Restaurants in Cardiff

ASK Restaurant
24/32 Wyndham Arcade, Mill Lane, CF10 1FJ
Tel: 029 2034 4665
An Italian restaurant with something for everyone. They quite literally do have something for everyone here - well everyone who likes pizza or pasta anyway. As with all the restaurants in this large chain the interior decor is clean, crisp and modern and a large open kitchen is situated to the rear of the restaurant.

Bar Etc
131 Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3NS
The ex King Balti and East Street venue has now been re-named and re-branded as Bar Etc and it offers a little bit of everything...

Bay Restaurant
Mermaid Quay, Mermaid Quay, CF10 5BZ
Tel: 029 2048 3388
Formerly known as the 'Tiger Bay' restaurant, this is the smaller of two oriental restaurants situated in Cardiff Bay, this one serves up mainly Thai cuisine. Located just around the corner from its main competitor (Pearl of The Orient) this restaurant is not quite as grand a venue, but the food is equally tasty.

Bayleaf
28-30 High Street, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2DZ
Tel: 029 2056 7888
A delightful Indian restaurant situated in Llandaff High Street.

Bengal Brasserie
147 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9AH
Tel: 029 2022 6687
As much spice as you could want! Situated on Cowbridge Road East, this is a gem of a restaurant, with tasty food and good service.

Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant
Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BW
Tel: 029 2048 7477
This place rates way up there as one of the most picturesque restaurants in Cardiff. Walk to the end of Mermaid Quay and there it is - sitting out in the bay on it's own little pier. Book ahead to get a window seat and you'll enjoy some superb views across the bay as you wine and dine.

Café Naz
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ
Tel: 029 2049 6555
Contemporary Indian cuisine served in the heart of Cardiff Bay. A great location coupled with great food add up to the perfect combination in this excellent restaurant.

Casanovas
13 Quay Street, Cardiff City Centre, 029 2034
Casonovas, in Quay Street, Cardiff may not have the best location - opposite a multi storey car park - but the food more than makes up for it. Fresh food at reasonable prices

Chiquito
The Old Brewery Quarter, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 1FG
Tel: 02920 387 465
Chiquito is a Mexican restaurant offering a huge range of dishes, including traditional fajitas, chimichangas, burritos and wraps, as well as a selection of BBQ dishes, steaks and burgers. Something for everyone really.

Cinnamon Tree - Treforest
Cinnamon House, Tonteg Road, Treforest, CF37 5UA
Tel: 01443 843222
A little out of the way (for Cardiffians) but worth the trip none the less.
This 'Cinnamon Tree' is situated north of Treforest on the road to Tonteg (there is another situated in Pontcana - I must try that one day).

Crispy Duck
The Millennium Plaza, Wood Street, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 1LA
Tel: 029 2039 4543
Bar, cafe, restaurant...exactly what is the Crispy Duck at the millennium plaza? Set-up earlier this year, with a view to branching out around the UK, the Crispy Duck brands itself as a healthy alternative to high street fast food. So we went along to experience it...

De Alto
THIS RESTAURANT HAS NOW CHANGED TO: DEMIROS
Mediterranean bliss in Cardiff Bay. My favourite restaurant in all of Cardiff! Mmmm, I am hungry just thinking about it...

Demiro's
Unit 26 Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ
Tel: 029 2049 1882
At some point during the early part of 2004 De Alto changed its name to Demiro's. We're not sure whether the change of name also heralded a change of management, but the restaurant continues to serve up Mediterranean food in modern, stylish surroundings.

Diner 77
77 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9HS
Tel: 029 2034 4628
Burger Heaven! If you love burgers and have a big appetite, this is the place for you.

Elm Tree Inn
St Brides, Wentlooge, Nr Newport, NP10 8SQ
Tel: 01633 680225
A Hidden retreat between two cities. This 5 star inn (which was originally an 19th century barn) is great if you want to get away from the city and relax in warm, traditional surroundings.

Frankie and Benny's
Heol Yr Odyn, Parc Nantgarw, Nantgarw, Nr Cardiff, CF15 7QX
Tel: 01443 844753
Frankie and Benny’s is a New York Italian bar and restaurant situated right next to the Showcase Cinema in Treforest, just off the A470. Technically it’s not in Cardiff but worth the trip anyway.

Giovanni's Restaurant
38 The Hayes, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 1AJ
Tel: 029 2022 0077
Gio's restaurant in The Hayes, Cardiff makes for a great pre-concert place to eat.

Harry Ramsdens Cardiff Bay
Landsea House, Stuart Place, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BU
Tel: 029 2046 3334
Fish, Chips, Mushy Peas, what more is there to say? Forget your fusion cuisine, pacific-rim flavours and mediterranean twists - this is real British grub with no frills attached!

Juboraj II
10 Mill Lane, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 1FL
Tel: 029 2037 7668
This curry house on Mill Lane is perfectly situated for an end of the night nosh or a relaxed meal with friends.

La Fosse
9-11 The Hayes, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 1AH
Tel: 029 2023 7755
La Fosse is a brand new restaurant that has opened in the centre of Cardiff. It is located underneath Habitat in the Hayes.
As you enter you walk down the 2 flights of stairs and are greeted by style. At first it almost looks too clinical to be a restaurant and would be more suited to a poncy wine bar.

La Lupa
155 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9AH
Tel: 029 2022 3697
If you're particularly indecisive - don’t eat here! La Lupa is an Italian restaurant that has such a varied menu (including pizza, pasta, steak, chicken ‘pollo’ and vegetarian options) that you will spend half your evening trying to decide what to eat. The starter menu is equally impressive.

La Tasca - Tapas Bar
The Old Brewery Quarter, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 1FG
Tel: 029 2023 0087
Located in the re-developed Old Brewery Quarter - La Tasca opened its doors in the Autumn of last year. La Tasca is part of a chain of Spanish Tapas bar/restaurants dotted around the UK and if this one is anything to go by - they will all be very popular.

Las Iguanas
8a Mill Lane, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 1FL
Tel: 029 2022 6373
Mexican Madness comes to Cardiff's cafe quarter at Mill Lane.

Mughal Emperor
Stalling Down, Cowbridge, Nr Cardiff, CF71 7DT
Tel: 01446 774938
Location is unusual and strictly speaking - shouldn't be covered by a Cardiff guide but the food here is very good and worth going the extra mile.

Old Orleans - Cardiff City Centre
18-19 Church Street, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 1BG
Tel: 029 2022 2078
Food, drink and plenty of cocktails - all inspired by America's Deep South. This restaurant/bar in the centre of Cardiff is great for quick snacks and full meals alike.

Pearl of The Orient
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ
Tel: 029 2049 8080
One of the classiest Chinese restaurants in Cardiff is located down at Mermaid quay in Cardiff bay. Beware: you may think you've accidentally wandered into an aquarium, as this place has a fish tank built into the full length of the bar!

Pentre Gwilym - Wacky Warehouse
Thornhill Road, Cardiff, CF14 9UA
Tel: 029 2061 3873
The Pentre Gwilym is an ideal venue for families, particulary those with young children. The upstairs of the restaurant houses the "Wacky Warehouse", a softplay area for young children which costs £2 per child per hour. Ear plugs are strongly recommended.

Plymouth Arms, St Fagans
Crost Y Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff, CF5 6DU
Tel: 029 2057 1121
Traditional British fare within easy reach of the Welsh Folk Museum in St Fagans - the Plymouth Arms is a nice alternative to the city centre rush.

Spice Merchant
The Big Windsor, Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BW
Tel: 029 2049 8984
Authentic Curry with a modern twist. This is a reasonably new development in the bay, situated next door to Woods Brasserie and just in front of Harry Ramsdens. As I walked in I was greeted by an elderly Gentleman wearing an Indian ceremonial suit which I thought was an excellent touch. It really made me feel welcome and that I was going to be getting some great service. I wasn't disappointed...

Star of Wales
438 Cowbridge Road East, Victoria Park, Cardiff, CF5 1JN
Tel: 029 2038 3222
With all the new Indian restaurants springing up in Cardiff, I guess you would call this place one of the more traditional curry houses. Despite the new sign outside - the interior remains the same with large wall murals depicting the many colourful sights of India.

Tapas - Cardiff Bay
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ
Tel: 029 2049 8777
Cool little place this. It is slap bang in the middle of the restaurant area of the bay but it somehow has got a really homely atmosphere which is often lacking in the bars and restaurants based in the purpose built units that dominate the Mermaid Quay development.

TGI Fridays - Newport Road
7 City Link, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 1PQ
Tel: 029 2046 0123
Although you think you know what to expect, you can still be surprised by TGI's.

Thai House
3-5 Guildford Crescent, Churchill Way, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 2HJ
Tel: 029 2038 7404
If you want the real taste of Thailand, try The Thai House in the centre of Cardiff.

Toby Carvery - The Masons Arms
21 Tyn-y-Parc Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 6BH
Tel: 029 2069 2554
This is the perfect eatery for all those ‘Homer Simpsons’ among us. The Toby Carvery (a.k.a. The Masons Arms), situated just off Manor Way, is a large and spacious, ‘Beefeater’ style restaurant/pub.

Trattoria Pulcinella
9 Park Lane, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 3BU
Tel: 029 2025 6390
The Trattoria Pulcinella is hidden away in Park Lane, just off Queen Street. It's an ideal venue for those wanting to take time out from a busy Saturday shopping session. Due to it's close proximity to the New Theatre it also provides the perfect setting for a pre or post show dinner.

Woods Brasserie
The Pilotage Building, Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BW
Tel: 029 2049 2400
Woods Brasserie in Cardiff Bay comes highly recommended from all who have visited it. Modern British cuisine served in informal and relaxed surroundings.

Aegean Taverna
117 Woodville Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4DY
Tel: 029 2034 5114