Ember Pontcanna is an intimate neighbourhood restaurant on Romilly Crescent in Cardiff. The bright, uncluttered dining room keeps attention on a concise seasonal menu built around British produce, careful preparation and bold, direct flavours.
Fresh bread, house charcuterie and butchery are central to the kitchen's identity. Daily focaccia and small plates establish the tone, with ingredients changing according to the season rather than being held to a large permanent menu.
Italian influence is especially visible in the fresh pasta, which can move from seafood such as red mullet or crab to richer meat sauces. Main courses follow the same produce led approach, with local meat, fish and vegetables given clean, focused accompaniments.
A set lunch and a longer chef's menu provide different ways to experience the cooking, while the concise wine list and house cocktails support a settled evening. The restaurant's small scale and daily changing choices make it well suited to diners who enjoy trusting a kitchen's seasonal direction.
Address: 5 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9NP, Wales
Ember Pontcanna Menu
Snacks
Rosemary Focaccia, White Bean & Confit Garlic
Olives, Fennel, Chilli, Garlic & Lemon
Padron Peppers
Scampi & British Curry Sauce
Buttermilk Chicken, Aioli, Fermented Chilli & Gravy
Hartgrove Dorset Coppa
Starters
Ricotta, Peach, Basil, Hazelnuts & Grilled Focaccia
Grilled Mackerel, Beetroot, Horseradish, Pickled Walnut & Blackberries
Chalk Stream Trout, Frigitelli Pepper, Almonds & Melon
Cavatelli, Braised Lamb, Peas, Chilli & Mint
Aged Beef Tartare, Béarnaise Sauce & Matchstick Potatoes
Mains
Mini Rigatoni, Tomato, Confit Garlic, Chilli & British Stracciatella
Linguine, Pembrokeshire Crab, Cockles, Courgette & Basil
Fusilli, British Guanciale, Broccoli, Peas, Chilli & Confit Egg Yolk
Baked Plaice, Heritage Tomato Butter & Mussel Fritters
Roast Chicken Breast, British Pancetta, Peas & Baby Gem
Whole John Dory, Fennel, Cockles, Mussels & Chicken Butter Sauce (for 2)
Roast Rack of Lamb, Braised Shoulder and Sweet & Sour Peppers (for 2)
Sides
Pembrokeshire Fried Potatoes & Salami Butter
Green Beans, British Feta, Cherries & Almonds
Panzanella Salad
Desserts & Cheese
Chocolate, Raspberry & Hazelnuts
Eton Mess Choux Bun
Ice Cream & Sorbets
British Cheese Board, Pear & Ginger Chutney and Toasted Honey Parkin
Lunch Menu
Any Starter & Pasta Main – £27 – Add Dessert – £29
Lunch Menu
Any Starter & Pasta Main – £27 – Add Dessert – £29
Chef’s Feasting Menu
All Dishes to be Taken for the Whole Table to Share (Minimum 2 People). £50 per person. Additional Wine Pairing – £44 per person.
House Rosemary Focaccia, White Bean & Confit Garlic
Hartgrove Dorset Coppa
Fusilli, British Guanciale, Tomato, Chilli & Spenwood
Baked Plaice, Almonds, Confit Garlic & Sweet and Sour Peppers
Duck Leg, Haricot Beans, British ‘Nduja & Aioli
Optional British Cheese Course
Chocolate, Raspberries & Hazelnut
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