Henry Suite - Recommended Restaurants
Food scene
Set next to Cardiff Castle, this grand steakhouse features an open kitchen where you can see the chefs at work and dry ageing cabinets displaying whole cuts of beef.
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Pasture Restaurant Cardiff
8-10 High StreetSet next to Cardiff Castle, this grand steakhouse features an open kitchen where you can see the chefs at work and dry ageing cabinets displaying whole cuts of beef.
Trendy, eclectic eatery serving seafood & meat dishes, plus weekend brunch, unique cocktails & wine. The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.
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The Ivy Cardiff
69/70 St David’sTrendy, eclectic eatery serving seafood & meat dishes, plus weekend brunch, unique cocktails & wine. The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.
The 1980s-style red brick building in which you'll find Sushi Life couldn't be further away from the colourful maki rolls, ramen, tempura, curries and rice dishes you'll find served inside.
Understandably, sushi is the highlight, and their Boston Rolls, filled with salmon, avocado and cucumber and topped with unagi (eel) are not to be missed.
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Sushi Life
Wellfield RoadThe 1980s-style red brick building in which you'll find Sushi Life couldn't be further away from the colourful maki rolls, ramen, tempura, curries and rice dishes you'll find served inside.
Understandably, sushi is the highlight, and their Boston Rolls, filled with salmon, avocado and cucumber and topped with unagi (eel) are not to be missed.
Located in a former bank vault, The Potted Pig focuses on good cooking and good gin. The Michelin Guide was impressed by its "robust, tasty dishes".
There are decent vegetarian and fish options, but as the name suggests, it's carnivores who'll really be in their element here. There's even a show-stopping whole suckling pig available for a minimum of eight people to share.
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The Potted Pig
27 High StLocated in a former bank vault, The Potted Pig focuses on good cooking and good gin. The Michelin Guide was impressed by its "robust, tasty dishes".
There are decent vegetarian and fish options, but as the name suggests, it's carnivores who'll really be in their element here. There's even a show-stopping whole suckling pig available for a minimum of eight people to share.
A gem of an independent amongst the chain-dominated offerings of Cardiff’s Mermaid Quay, Yakitori 1 serves deliciously fresh and vibrant Japanese food from sushi and tempura to katsu curry and yaki soba noodles.
Owned by Meng Yap, who moved from Malaysia in 1982 with just £150 his aunt had given him, he went on to build a business which would become the biggest supplier for Asian ready meals for Sainsbury's across the UK.
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Yakitori 1
A gem of an independent amongst the chain-dominated offerings of Cardiff’s Mermaid Quay, Yakitori 1 serves deliciously fresh and vibrant Japanese food from sushi and tempura to katsu curry and yaki soba noodles.
Owned by Meng Yap, who moved from Malaysia in 1982 with just £150 his aunt had given him, he went on to build a business which would become the biggest supplier for Asian ready meals for Sainsbury's across the UK.
Ponnuswamy sells superb Southern Indian food in a low-key dining space. With dishes including cauliflower manchurian, masala paneer and lamb kothu parotta and a BYOB policy, it's a big flavoured and great value night out.
Ponnuswamy Restaurant
129 City RoadPonnuswamy sells superb Southern Indian food in a low-key dining space. With dishes including cauliflower manchurian, masala paneer and lamb kothu parotta and a BYOB policy, it's a big flavoured and great value night out.
This tiny and buzzy city centre Italian restaurant is one of just a couple of independents on a street that’s otherwise dominated by chains. If you give one of the big brands a miss then you’ll be rewarded with a delicious meal of hearty seasonal Italian cooking.
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Cafe Citta
4 Church StThis tiny and buzzy city centre Italian restaurant is one of just a couple of independents on a street that’s otherwise dominated by chains. If you give one of the big brands a miss then you’ll be rewarded with a delicious meal of hearty seasonal Italian cooking.
This family-run restaurant delivers a truly Greek experience, from the decor and atmosphere to the food and booze. A meal of feta wrapped in filo pastry with honey followed by a sharing platter of souvlaki and Greek sausages is just the ticket if you want to be reminded of sunshine holidays abroad.
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The Hellenic Eatery
100 Crwys RdThis family-run restaurant delivers a truly Greek experience, from the decor and atmosphere to the food and booze. A meal of feta wrapped in filo pastry with honey followed by a sharing platter of souvlaki and Greek sausages is just the ticket if you want to be reminded of sunshine holidays abroad.
Cardiff’s pizza game is strong and the Dough Thrower opposite Victoria Park serves some fine examples.
There are classic pizza toppings available as well as more experimental flavours such as the "Flaming Goat" that comes with tomato, mozzarella, roquito peppers, goats cheese and a drizzle of Welsh chilli honey.
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The Dough Thrower
591 Cowbridge Rd ECardiff’s pizza game is strong and the Dough Thrower opposite Victoria Park serves some fine examples.
There are classic pizza toppings available as well as more experimental flavours such as the "Flaming Goat" that comes with tomato, mozzarella, roquito peppers, goats cheese and a drizzle of Welsh chilli honey.
The Vegetarian Food Studio has been serving spice-packed vegetarian and vegan food predominantly from the Gujarat and southern states of India for nearly 20 years.
In that time they’ve picked up multiple accolades and hold the title of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the UK at the Asian Curry Awards 2021, an award they’ve won three years in a row.
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Vegetarian Food Studio
115-117 Penarth RdThe Vegetarian Food Studio has been serving spice-packed vegetarian and vegan food predominantly from the Gujarat and southern states of India for nearly 20 years.
In that time they’ve picked up multiple accolades and hold the title of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the UK at the Asian Curry Awards 2021, an award they’ve won three years in a row.
When it opened on Whitchurch Road in 2007, Mint and Mustard pioneered the new wave of high end southern Indian cuisine in Cardiff.
Their menu leans heavily on the fish, coconut and curry leaf packed cuisine of Kerala and the flavours most certainly don’t disappoint.
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Mint and Mustard
134 Whitchurch RdWhen it opened on Whitchurch Road in 2007, Mint and Mustard pioneered the new wave of high end southern Indian cuisine in Cardiff.
Their menu leans heavily on the fish, coconut and curry leaf packed cuisine of Kerala and the flavours most certainly don’t disappoint.
Dinner at Kimchi, a Korean restaurant on Cowbridge Road East, is always a fun and interactive experience. One of their specialities is Korean BBQ, where you cook a selection of marinated meats and vegetables over a hot plate located in the middle of your table. Other big-flavoured Korean dishes include stone mixed rice (dolsot bibimbap) and Korean fried chicken.
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Kimchi
72 Cowbridge Rd EDinner at Kimchi, a Korean restaurant on Cowbridge Road East, is always a fun and interactive experience. One of their specialities is Korean BBQ, where you cook a selection of marinated meats and vegetables over a hot plate located in the middle of your table. Other big-flavoured Korean dishes include stone mixed rice (dolsot bibimbap) and Korean fried chicken.
Welcome to the most vibrant restaurant in Cardiff. The three renovated floors provide luxurious surroundings to compliment the original Chapel, first constructed in 1877.
The French-Italian Gothic themed building was designed by the architect Henry C Harris; renowned for his incredible structures throughout Wales in the late 1800s.
Today, Chapel 1877 hosts Cardiff’s principal fine dining restaurant, offering a bespoke experience with fresh and seasonal menus, located conveniently in the city centre.
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Chapel 1877 Bar & Restaurant
Churchill WayWelcome to the most vibrant restaurant in Cardiff. The three renovated floors provide luxurious surroundings to compliment the original Chapel, first constructed in 1877.
The French-Italian Gothic themed building was designed by the architect Henry C Harris; renowned for his incredible structures throughout Wales in the late 1800s.
Today, Chapel 1877 hosts Cardiff’s principal fine dining restaurant, offering a bespoke experience with fresh and seasonal menus, located conveniently in the city centre.
Bright, spacious, open-plan pub with mismatched furniture and an international, all-day menu.
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Cosy Club
1 Hills StBright, spacious, open-plan pub with mismatched furniture and an international, all-day menu.
Contemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus. Excellent reviews.
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Bill's Cardiff Central Restaurant
27-39 Mill LnContemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus. Excellent reviews.
Historic building converted into a comfortable chain dining room for aged British steaks.
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Miller & Carter The Hayes
9-11 The HayesHistoric building converted into a comfortable chain dining room for aged British steaks.
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
Côte Brasserie - Cardiff Central
10-11 Mill LnModern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.
Mexican restaurant with a lively soundtrack for small plates of market-style food & cocktails.
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Wahaca Cardiff
51-53 Bridge StMexican restaurant with a lively soundtrack for small plates of market-style food & cocktails.
Warm, brick-& wood-clad Spanish eatery offering chargrilled meat, fish & veggies plus a wine room.
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Asador 44
14-15 Quay StreetWarm, brick-& wood-clad Spanish eatery offering chargrilled meat, fish & veggies plus a wine room.
Brazilian restaurant with meat carvers moving from table to table and a charcoal barbeque.
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Viva Brazil Cardiff
Saint Mary StreetBrazilian restaurant with meat carvers moving from table to table and a charcoal barbeque.
The Ivy Asia brings beautiful fusion flavours, exotic cocktails and late night entertainment to the heart of Cardiff, every night of the week.
Located in St David’s Shopping Centre, just a short walk from the city’s historic castle and Cardiff Market, The Ivy Asia Cardiff is perfectly placed to provide a stunning sanctuary for shoppers, tourists and locals alike.
A glamorous destination restaurant serving incredible Asian-inspired dishes for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, plus exotic cocktails late into the night, it offers all those who visit an experience they’ll remember forever.
The Ivy Asia Cardiff
The Ivy Asia brings beautiful fusion flavours, exotic cocktails and late night entertainment to the heart of Cardiff, every night of the week.
Located in St David’s Shopping Centre, just a short walk from the city’s historic castle and Cardiff Market, The Ivy Asia Cardiff is perfectly placed to provide a stunning sanctuary for shoppers, tourists and locals alike.
A glamorous destination restaurant serving incredible Asian-inspired dishes for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, plus exotic cocktails late into the night, it offers all those who visit an experience they’ll remember forever.