Cardiff · Best Restaurants · Curated · Updated 2026

Best 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.

The 10 best restaurants in Cardiff

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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