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1. The Ivy Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(14083)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Cardiff

Booked 87 times today

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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2. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(3406)

££££Price: Moderate

• Asian • Cardiff

Booked 69 times today

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.

3. Gaucho Cardiff

4.7

Exceptional(912)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cardiff

Booked 33 times today

At Gaucho Cardiff, every detail is crafted to enchant. The venue effortlessly blends sleek industrial design with cultural sophistication, creating an atmosphere of sultry glamour that’s both inviting and unforgettable. Whether you’re here for a business lunch, an afternoon cocktail, or an indulgent dinner, the setting elevates every moment.

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4. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cardiff Central

4.4

Awesome(1857)

££££Price: Moderate

• British • Cardiff

Booked 63 times today

Start your day with a cheerful 'bore da' at breakfast, and wind down with a cosy 'nos da' after evening cocktails at Bill's restaurant in Cardiff. Dive into our diverse menu, where you'll find a range of options for brunch, lunch and dinner, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Finding us is a breeze - we're just a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Central station in the Wyndham Arcade. Whether you're after a table for 10 on our outdoor terrace or a quiet booth for 2, we've got you covered. So, what are you waiting for? Head to Bill's and let us treat you to an unforgettable dining experience.

5. The Brook Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(911)

££££Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Cardiff

Join us in our beautiful award winning restaurant or outdoor rear garden terrace and you will always receive a warm welcome with great service and delicious food.All Day Dining Menu 12pm - 11pm Tuesday to Saturday.Breakfast & Brunch 9am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 12pm Sunday.Bottomless Prosecco Brunch £25.00 Supplement 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday.Great Value Two Course Set Menu £21.95 12pm - 6pm Tuesday to Friday & 12pm till 3pm Saturday.Our legendary Sunday Lunch Two Course £29.95 Bookings from 12pm - 6pm .

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6. Villaggio Lakeside

4.7

Exceptional(575)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cardiff

Booked 17 times today

The spirit of Pizzeria Villaggio can be traced back to our traditional roots in Campobasso, a humble town filled with beautiful people in Southern Italy. Pizzeria Villaggio has been run by the Palladino family since opening in 1986. Borrowing our grandparent’s secret recipes and adopting their love of good authentic food, combined with the Italian values of creating a great family atmosphere for all age groups, has contributed to our success and longevity. We have a dedicated & friendly team who are passionate about using high-quality ingredients to produce delicious Italian food.

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7. Pizzeria Villaggio

4.8

Exceptional(948)

££££Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Cardiff

Booked 16 times today

The spirit of Pizzeria Villaggio can be traced back to our traditional roots in Campobasso. A humble town filled with beautiful people in Southern Italy. Pizzeria Villaggio has been run by the Palladino family for the past 35 years. Borrowing our grandparent's recipes and adopting their love of good simple food combined with the Italian/Welsh values of creating a great family atmosphere, for all age groups has attributed to our success and longevity. In our pizzeria, there is a great range of carefully selected pizza and pasta dishes. We also run a daily specials menu that uses the finest, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

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8. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(1560)

££££Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pontypool

Booked 28 times today

Multi-award winning restaurant situated in the heart of the World Heritage Town of Blaenavon. Originally built in 1832 as the Cross Keys Hotel we have been serving the locals of Blaenavon and beyond for almost 200 years. We are well known across South Wales for our award winning steaks and hearty portionsVoice awards - Best chef 2018Voice awards - Best Sunday lunch 2019Voice awards - Best steaks 2019Welsh hospitality awards - Best Welsh restaurant 2021Welsh restaurant awards - Best in South Wales 2023Best commercial garden - 9 consecutive years Best Restaurant in Wales 2024Current Finalist Best Restaurant in Wales 2025

9. Wahaca Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(41)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Cardiff

Booked 32 times today

Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.Located right in the heart of Cardiff’s city centre in The Hayes, Wahaca Cardiff is a great spot for a bite while shopping, before a gig, or heading to events at St. David’s Hall. Buzzing on rugby days, Wahaca Cardiff is an up-beat casual spot shaking zesty margaritas. With three floors there's plenty of space for big groups looking for tacos and margaritas with friends.

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10. Côte Brasserie - Cardiff Central

4.4

Awesome(112)

££££Price: Moderate

• French • Cardiff

Visit us in the heart of Cardiff Central for delicious French cuisine in a stylish setting. Relax in our chic space or enjoy dining al fresco in our large outdoor dining area. Whether you're visiting the Principality Stadium, catching a gig at the Motorpoint Arena, or seeing a show at National Theatre Wales, we're less than a ten-minute walk from all these venues. Join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, and let us take care of you. With Cardiff Central station just five minutes away, we're perfectly placed for your visit to the city.

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Karen
South Wales •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service reasonable priced, staff are excellent very knowledgeable, friendly
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The Ivy CardiffPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Cardiff
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4.5
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Lynda
Bath/Somerset •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We celebrated our anniversary at The Brooke Bistro and had a lovely evening. The staff were very polite & courteous, the food was amazing and a lovely ambience. We fully recommend a night at the Brooke Bistro
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The Brook BistroPrice: Moderate• Modern European• Cardiff
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4.7
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Samantha
South Wales •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The two course lunch is very good value. The standard of food is perfect with fantastic fresh ingredients and flavours . Also the cocktails here are the very best
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The Ivy Asia, CardiffPrice: Moderate• Asian• Cardiff
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4.5
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Nia
Cheshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Jun 2025
Most enjoyable! Faultless service. Tasty food. Would return 100%.
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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cardiff CentralPrice: Moderate• British• Cardiff
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4.4
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Laura
Cheshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
Fabulous dining experience here on Saturday night. Egle was our server and she couldn’t have done enough for us, very attentive and kind. We were celebrating my birthday and were given a complimentary dessert which was a delicious dulce de leche cheesecake. We will definitely be back in the future
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Gaucho CardiffPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Cardiff
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4.7

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1. The Ivy Cardiff

2. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

3. Gaucho Cardiff

4. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cardiff Central

5. The Brook Bistro

6. Villaggio Lakeside

7. Pizzeria Villaggio

8. Butterflies Bar & Kitchen

9. Wahaca Cardiff

10. Côte Brasserie - Cardiff Central

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