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Restaurants in Cardiff

Discover the best restaurants in Cardiff. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

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united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/pasture-restaurant-cardiff

Pasture Restaurant Cardiff

Cardiff's acclaimed steakhouse celebrating premium meat and bold flavors in a vibrant, lively setting.

8-10 High St, Cardiff CF10 1BB
4.8 Excellent 1,633 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/the-ivy-cardiff

The Ivy Cardiff

Experience elegant British dining in a stunning 1920s-inspired botanical setting at The Ivy Cardiff, a vibrant city-centre brasserie and cocktail bar.

69/70 St David’s, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 1GA
4.4 Very Good 1,525 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/turtle-bay-cardiff

Turtle Bay Cardiff

Caribbean soul meets Welsh hospitality—bold jerk, tropical cocktails, and island warmth in Cardiff city centre.

114-116 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1DY
4.7 Excellent 6,826 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/the-alchemist-cardiff

The Alchemist Cardiff

Theatrical cocktails and innovative cuisine in Cardiff's most unconventional dining destination.

117 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1DY
4.4 Very Good 1,459 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/the-botanist-cardiff

The Botanist Cardiff

A vibrant gastropub in Cardiff city centre where botanical décor, creative cocktails, and live music bloom together.

10, 5 Church St, Cardiff CF10 1BG
4.3 Very Good 1,389 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/the-ivy-asia-cardiff

The Ivy Asia Cardiff

Experience exquisite Asian flavours and glamorous dining in the heart of Cardiff at The Ivy Asia, where culinary artistry meets stunning design.

45 The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1GA
4.2 Very Good 664 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/the-smoke-haus

The Smoke Haus

Experience bold American barbecue flavors and hearty portions in the heart of Cardiff’s vibrant St Davids Centre.

Mary Ann St, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 2EN
4.2 Very Good 2,365 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/shaam-nights-restaurant

Shaam nights restaurant

Experience authentic Syrian cuisine with smoky grilled meats and silky hummus in Cardiff’s vibrant Roath district at Shaam Nights.

116 City Rd, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3DQ
4.4 Very Good 1,475 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/bill-s-cardiff-central-restaurant

Bill's Cardiff Central Restaurant

All-day British dining in Cardiff's vibrant arcade—fresh, seasonal, and genuinely welcoming to families and their four-legged friends.

27-39 Wyndham Arcade, Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FH
4.3 Very Good 2,771 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/asador-44-spanish-grill-wine-house

Asador 44 Spanish Grill & Wine House

Experience authentic Spanish charcoal-grilled cuisine and fine wines in the heart of Cardiff at Asador 44.

14-15 Quay St., Cardiff CF10 1EA
4.7 Excellent 727 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/heaneys-restaurant

Heaneys Restaurant

Discover Cardiff’s celebrated fine dining gem, Heaneys Restaurant, where innovative British tasting menus meet stylish comfort in Pontcanna.

6-10 Romilly Cres, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9NR
4.7 Excellent 427 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/cosy-club

Cosy Club

Stylish British dining with vintage charm and all-day menus in Cardiff’s St David's Dewi Sant centre.

St David's Dewi Sant, 1 Hills St, Cardiff CF10 2LE
4.3 Very Good 2,403 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/ty-madeira-restaurant

Tŷ Madeira Restaurant

Award-winning Portuguese dining in Cardiff's city centre, blending authentic tradition with modern culinary excellence.

32 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AB
4.6 Excellent 1,409 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/steak-of-the-art

Steak of the Art

A fun, art-filled Cardiff steakhouse serving generous cuts, indulgent sides and strong cocktails in a vibrant city-centre setting.

Ground Floor, Helmont House, Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2HE
4.2 Very Good 983 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/lezzet-turkish-kitchen

Lezzet Turkish Kitchen

Experience authentic Turkish cuisine with vibrant flavours and warm hospitality in the heart of Cardiff city centre.

106 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1DX
4.5 Excellent 1,082 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/bar-44-cardiff

Bar 44 Cardiff

Authentic Spanish tapas and award-winning wines in Cardiff's vibrant Castle Quarter.

15-23 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DD
4.6 Excellent 808 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/giardini-di-sorrento

Giardini di Sorrento

Experience authentic Southern Italian cuisine with warm hospitality and a dog-friendly atmosphere in the heart of Cardiff’s City Road.

12 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3DL
4.7 Excellent 894 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/the-potted-pig

The Potted Pig

Underground British dining in a converted bank vault, where seasonal Welsh ingredients meet refined urban cool.

27 High St, Cardiff CF10 1PU
4.5 Excellent 690 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/cote-cardiff-central

Côte Cardiff Central

Experience modern French cuisine with free-flow frites in a stylish brasserie setting at the heart of Cardiff’s vibrant Mill Lane.

10-11 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL
4.5 Excellent 1,195 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/le-monde-restaurant-cardiff

Le Monde Restaurant Cardiff

Experience exquisite seafood and meats with an extensive wine selection in a vibrant, welcoming brasserie in Cardiff’s city centre.

60 - 62 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FE
4.2 Very Good 710 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/the-heathcock

The Heathcock

A modern gastropub in Llandaff with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, serving seasonal British dishes and craft beer in a relaxed, stylish setting.

58-60 Bridge St, Cardiff CF5 2EN
4.4 Very Good 540 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/las-iguanas-cardiff

Las Iguanas - Cardiff

Experience bold Latin American flavours and vibrant cocktails in the heart of Cardiff’s lively Mill Lane.

8 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL
4.4 Very Good 1,730 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/thomas-by-tom-simmons

Thomas by Tom Simmons

Refined Welsh cuisine meets elegant design in Cardiff’s stylish Pontcanna district at Thomas by Tom Simmons.

3 & 5 Pontcanna St, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HQ
4.8 Excellent 267 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/giovanni-s-restaurant

Giovanni's Restaurant

Authentic Italian cuisine in Cardiff's heart, where tradition meets warm hospitality.

38 The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AJ
4 Very Good 1,141 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/cornerhouse-cardiff

Cornerhouse Cardiff

Elevated British gastropub cuisine in Cardiff's city centre, where gourmet sensibility meets welcoming warmth.

25 Caroline St, Cardiff CF10 1FF
4.2 Very Good 1,516 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/ciliegino-restaurant

Ciliegino Restaurant

Authentic Sicilian pizza and pasta in Cardiff's premier shopping destination.

90, St David’s Dewi Sant, Grand Arcade, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 2EL
4.5 Excellent 882 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/cafe-citta

Cafe Citta

Authentic Italian wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta in an intimate Cardiff gem.

4 Church St, Cardiff CF10 1BG
4.8 Excellent 651 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/the-classroom

The Classroom

Experience fine dining with panoramic city views while supporting Cardiff’s future chefs at The Classroom.

Dumballs Rd, Cardiff CF10 5FE
4.6 Excellent 298 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/demiro-s

Demiro's

Spacious Italian dining with waterfront views and hearty classics in the heart of Cardiff Bay’s lively Mermaid Quay.

Unit 26, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
4 Very Good 1,055 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/porro-llandaff

Porro Llandaff

A stylish, modern Italian-inspired restaurant in Llandaff village, serving hearty breakfasts, pasta, grilled meats, and seasonal dishes in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

22 High St, Cardiff CF5 2DZ
4.6 Excellent 686 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/neighbourhood-kitchen-cocktails

Neighbourhood Kitchen & Cocktails

Intimate Riverside restaurant with rotating menus, exceptional seafood, and craft cocktails in Cardiff.

80 Tudor St, Cardiff CF11 6AL
4.7 Excellent 323 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/milkwood

Milkwood

A vibrant Pontcanna café serving creative Welsh brunch by day and artisan pizzas with bespoke cocktails by night.

83 Pontcanna St, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HS
4.8 Excellent 429 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/maison-de-boeuf

Maison de Bœuf

An intimate French steakhouse in Cardiff’s Castle Arcade, blending Parisian charm with live jazz and signature cuisine.

21 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BU
4.6 Excellent 163 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/tir-a-mor

Tir a Môr

Welsh culinary excellence meets modern elegance overlooking Cardiff Bay's shimmering waters.

Havannah St, Cardiff CF10 5SD
4.3 Very Good 280 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/laguna-kitchen-bar-cardiff

Laguna Kitchen & Bar Cardiff

Elegant modern dining with Welsh flair in the heart of Cardiff’s Park Plaza Hotel, featuring seasonal menus and a stylish cocktail bar.

Park Plaza, Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff CF10 3AL
4.4 Very Good 416 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/elgano-italian-restaurant

Elgano Italian Restaurant

Authentic Italian dining in a stylish, romantic setting on Cathedral Road – perfect for date nights, family meals, and special occasions in Cardiff.

58 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9LL
4.7 Excellent 570 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/gaucho-cardiff

Gaucho Cardiff

Savor premium Argentine steaks and vibrant South American flavors in Cardiff’s sleek, modern steakhouse at St Davids Centre.

David's Dewi Sant, 19 The Hayes, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 2EL
4.4 Very Good 234 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/casanova

Casanova

A long-standing Cardiff trattoria serving authentic regional Italian food with warm service and an excellent all-Italian wine list.

13 Quay St., Cardiff CF10 1EA
4.7 Excellent 369 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/signor-valentino

Signor Valentino

Handcrafted Italian dining with panoramic Cardiff Bay views from an elevated Mediterranean terrace.

Unit Upper 15, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ
4.4 Very Good 628 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/daffodil

Daffodil

Stylish gastro pub in Cardiff offering seasonal Welsh dishes, creative cocktails, and a serene garden terrace in the city centre.

33 Windsor Pl, Cardiff CF10 3BZ
4.6 Excellent 226 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/the-welsh-house-cardiff

The Welsh House Cardiff

Experience authentic Welsh flavors and warm hospitality in the heart of Cardiff’s vibrant city centre.

5A High St, Cardiff CF10 1AW
4.1 Very Good 315 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/little-kochi

Little Kochi

Discover authentic Keralan cuisine with generous portions and vibrant flavors at Little Kochi, Cardiff’s premier South Indian restaurant.

78 Albany Rd, Cardiff CF24 3RS
4.7 Excellent 431 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/valentino-s

Valentino's

Cozy Italian restaurant in Cardiff city center offering authentic dishes, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere for all occasions.

5 Windsor Pl, Cardiff CF10 3BX
4.4 Very Good 366 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/nook

Nook

Cozy Cardiff eatery specializing in seasonal small plates and natural wines, perfect for intimate dining and wine lovers alike.

587 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF5 1BE
4.6 Excellent 193 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/the-sorting-room-restaurant

The Sorting Room Restaurant

Elegant modern European dining in Cardiff’s city centre, celebrated for Welsh beef specialties and refined brasserie ambiance.

Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DA
4.2 Very Good 84 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/bellini-s

Bellini's

Authentic Italian dining in Cardiff's cultural quarter, celebrated for exceptional service and romantic ambiance.

1 Park Pl, Cardiff CF10 3DP
4.5 Excellent 432 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/sunnys-street-food-mexican-italian-restaurant-cardiff

Sunnys Street Food - Mexican & Italian Restaurant Cardiff

Bold street food flavors, generous portions, unbeatable prices—where Cardiff gathers to eat well.

80 Whitchurch Rd, Cardiff CF14 3LX
4.8 Excellent 101 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/restaurant/dirty-gnocchi-cardiff-market

Dirty gnocchi (Cardiff Market)

Savor authentic Italian gnocchi and pasta delights in the vibrant heart of Cardiff Market, where tradition meets street food charm.

5-7 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AT
4.8 Excellent 52 reviews

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