Giovanni’s in the Bay is an Italian restaurant at 339 Lloyd George Avenue in Cardiff. Positioned opposite the Wales Millennium Centre, it is well placed for meals before performances and days around the waterfront. The venue belongs to a longstanding Cardiff family restaurant group while maintaining its own Bay identity.
Pizza, pasta and risotto provide the familiar foundations of the menu, joined by meat, fish and seafood dishes. Italian ingredients, herbs and sauces are used to keep the cooking connected to classic regional flavours. Antipasti and sharing plates offer an easy way to start a longer meal.
Vegetarian choices and adaptable dishes provide flexibility for mixed groups, while children can choose from accessible Italian favourites. Specials allow the individual chef and seasonal ingredients to shape the offering beyond the core selection. Guests with allergies should confirm current recipes and shared preparation with the team.
Wine, prosecco, cocktails, beer and alcohol free drinks support both casual lunches and celebrations. Coffee and Italian desserts offer a natural conclusion after a show or evening meal. Giovanni’s in the Bay combines warm family hospitality with a prominent location in Cardiff’s cultural waterfront district.
Address: 339 Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff CF10 4QH, United Kingdom
Giovanni's In The Bay Menu
Starters
POLPETTE FRITTE
Homemade meatballs lightly fried in olive oil, chilli and garlic, served with fresh basil and an aioli sauce.
POLPETTE CASA
Homemade meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, served with toasted ciabatta and parmesan.
CAPRESE
Fresh mozzarella with juicy tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil and a basil garnish.
FUNGHI MIMI
Sautéed mushrooms tossed in a creamy, mustard and brandy sauce served on toasted ciabatta.
ARANCINI VEGETARIAN
Deep-fried rice balls served on a bed of Napoletana style tomato sauce and basil.
ARANCINI BOLOGNESE
Deep fried breaded rags rice balls served on a bed of bolognese sauce and parmesan shavings
ANTIPASTO
Mixed sharing board of cured meats and cheeses
GAMBER
King prawns flambeed in a Pernod and cream sauce, served with bruschetta bread.
CALAMARI FRITTI
Deep fried squid rings lightly dusted in a seasoned flour served with tartare sauce and fresh lemon
BRUSCHETTA OLIVE
Toasted ciabatta with an olive tapenade and roasted peppers
SALMONE AFFUMICATO
Savoury mascarpone cheese topped with smoked salmon
PROSCIUTTO E MOZZARELLA
Fresh mozzarella and sliced prosciutto, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze
COZZE ALLA CREMA
Mussels in a white wine, garlic and parsley sauce
Pasta
RAGU
Rigatoni pasta with original bolognese sauce with beef.
AMATRICIANA
Penne in a tomato sauce, pecorino Romano, pancetta and red chilli pepper and a touch cream.
RAGU D’AGNELLO
Slow cooked lamb rags with a touch of tomato, served on rigatoni pasta.
LASAGNE
Traditional lasagne from bologna made with layers of pasta with a sauce of beef, cheese and béchamel.
RAVIOLI
Ricotta cheese ravioli served in our signature 4-cheese sauce.
CANNELONI
Homemade spinach and ricotta cannelloni topped with a rice tomato sauce.
PENNE ORTOLANA
Penne pasta with a mix of fresh seasonal vegetables and tomato sauce.
LINGUINE DI MARE
Mixed seafood in a garlic and tomato sauce tossed with linguine pasta.
PENNE ARRABIATTA
Penne pasta with fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chillies.
MATRIBOLOGNA
Rigatoni pasta cooked with Italian pancetta, a creamy tomato, onion and beef sauce.
RISOTTO MODO NOSTRO
Risotto rice cooked with pancetta, garlic, mushroom, chilies, basil and fresh parmesan cheese with a touch of tomato sauce.
CARBONARA
Linguine with egg, pancetta, aged parmigiano-reggiano, pecorino Romano and black pepper.
SPEZZATINO
Braised beef fillet tails cooked in a rich tomato and red wine sauce and served with penne.
GIOVANNI
A classic Giovanni recipe with ham and mushrooms in a creamy sauce served with linguine.
Sides
BROCCOLINI
Broccoli blanched and sautéed in olive oil, salt and garlic.
FUNGHI
Mushrooms lightly fried with a garlic and rosemary butter.
PATATINE FRITE
Lightly salted thin-cut fries.
BRUSCHETTA
Toasted ciabatta topped with juicy marinated tomatoes, garlic and basil.
PANE AGLIO
Toasted ciabatta with garlic and parsley butter.
PANE MOZZARELLA
Toasted ciabatta with garlic and parsley butter topped with mozzarella cheese.
SPINACI
Fresh spinach sautéed with chilli and garlic.
PATATE
Sautéed potatoes in a garlic butter.
OLIVE MARINATE
Mixed olives marinated with peppers, carrots, herbs, lemon and olive oil.
PANE E OLIVE MARINATE
Toasted ciabatta with marinated olives, served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Pizza
Turn any pizza into a calzone, served with a ragu sauce for £3
MARGHERITA
Classic pizza Margherita, a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
PEPPERONI
Rich tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, plenty of pepperoni.
HAWAIIAN
Rich tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham and pineapple
GIOVANNI
Margherita base with parma ham, burrata cheese, and shaved parmesan.
Mains
POLLO AMATRICIANA
Pan-fried chicken supreme served with linguine in a tomato, pecorino romano, pancetta and red chili sauce.
POLLO PEPE NERO
Chicken supreme sautéed with mushrooms and black peppercorns, finished in a brandy & mustard cream sauce
BRANZINO LIVORNESE
Fillet of sea bass with onions, olives and tomatoes served with mixed seasonal veg.
SALMONE REGINA
Grilled salmon served in a light tomato and prawn sauce.
BISTECCA DELLA CASA
Rib-eye steak served with chips, mushrooms and shaved parmesan cheese
BISTECCA PEPE NERO
Rib-eye steak served with chips and a mushroom, black pepper, brandy and mustard sauce.
AGNELLO AL FORNO
Slow cooked lamb shank served with seasonal vegetables.
TACCHINO ARROSTO
Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings.
Desserts
PROFITEROLES CIOCCOLATO
Choux Pasty | Vanilla | Chocolate
PROFITEROLES CIOCCOLATO BIANCO
Choux Pasty | Milk Chocolate | White Chocolate
PROFITEROLES PISTACCHIO
Choux Pastry | Pistacchio | White Chocolate
PANNACOTTA
Homemade Pannacotta | Berry Sauce
TORTA FORMAGGI
Ricotta | Mascarpone | Biscuit
TIRAMISU
Savoiardi | Espresso | Mascarpone
GELATO
Chocolate | Vanilla | Strawberry
AFFOGATO
Vanilla Ice Cream | Espresso
SORBETTO LIMONCELLO
Lemon Sorbet | Limoncello
DOLCE MISTO
Pannacotta | Tiramisu | Profiteroles
PIZZA NUTELLA
Pizza Dough | Nutella | Marshmallows | Fresh Fruit
LIQUEUR COFFEE
Italian Sambucca | Jamaican Rum | French Brandy | Irish Whiskey | Baileys | Tia Maria