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Best Restaurants Near Me In Canton, Pontcanna, Riverside and Leckwith

September 10, 2026
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Petit fours from Gorse, featured for the best restaurants in Canton, Pontcanna, Riverside and Leckwith

The neighbourhoods west of Cardiff city centre form one of the capital’s richest areas for eating. Cowbridge Road East brings together long-established South Asian dining rooms, cafés and lively casual counters, while Pontcanna’s side streets hold some of the city’s most ambitious kitchens. Riverside and Leckwith widen the choice further, so a meal here can mean a crisp dosa at lunch, a generous sandwich on the move or a carefully paced tasting menu in the evening.

This guide covers very different kinds of restaurant because the best choice depends on the occasion. Mums Daily and Mattancherry are excellent for exploring the food of Kerala; Thomas, Heaneys, Gorse and ember put seasonal produce at the centre of polished modern cooking. Milkwood handles brunch with unusual care, Purple Poppadom gives regional Indian dishes a contemporary finish, and West Pizza and Big Mamma’s Sandwich Club make a strong case for keeping dinner or lunch relaxed.

Pontcanna’s smaller dining rooms reward booking ahead, particularly for a weekend meal or a fixed tasting menu. Canton is easier to approach spontaneously, although its most popular casual places can still develop queues. Menus change often at the seasonal restaurants, so use the descriptions below to choose a style rather than expecting every named dish to remain indefinitely. Whichever direction you take, these ten addresses show how much variety fits into a compact part of Cardiff.

A crisp masala dosa with sambar and chutneys at Mums Daily Indian Restaurant in Cardiff

Mums Daily Indian Restaurant

Mums Daily is the kind of busy neighbourhood restaurant that works for both a quick dosa and a table full of Keralan dishes. The menu moves beyond familiar curry-house standards into appam, puttu, flaky parotta, biryani and seafood preparations shaped by coconut, curry leaves and toasted spice. A crisp masala dosa is an easy starting point, arriving with sambar and chutneys that bring heat, tang and freshness. For a broader view, combine a bread or rice dish with a fish curry and one of the vegetable preparations.

The dining room is informal, the portions are generous and the range makes it particularly useful for mixed groups. Vegetarians have plenty to explore, while meat eaters can move between chicken, lamb and regional specials without everybody ordering the same style of sauce. Ask about chilli heat if your table has different tolerances, and mention allergies clearly because coconut, dairy, nuts and mustard may appear across the menu. Choose Mums Daily when appetite and variety matter more than ceremony.

Address: 149 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF11 9AH, United Kingdom

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Mums Daily Indian Restaurant & Kerala Cafe Menu

Starters

Tandoori Chicken wings
£5.99

Succulent chicken wings marinated in a blend of traditional spices and yogurt, grilled to perfection in the tandoor oven, imparting a smoky flavour and tender texture, a delightful appetizer that's bursting with bold and savoury flavours

Samosa chat
£7.99

A popular Indian street food delicacy featuring crispy samosas topped with tangy tamarind chutney, yogurt, mint chutney, crunchy sev, and fresh cilantro, offering a delightful explosion of flavours and textures in every bite.

Pappadom
£3.50

Pappadom is a thin, crispy Indian flatbread made from seasoned lentil or chickpea flour, often served as an appetizer or accompaniment to meals, providing a crunchy texture and subtle.

Palak Chat
£5.99

This dish features crispy spinach leaves as the star ingredient, which are bathed in a medley of tangy, spicy, and sweet sauces, along with assorted toppings.

Chicken Chilli Momos
£5.99

Tender minced chicken, mixed with aromatic spices and herbs, encased in a thin, steamed dough wrapper. Marinated with special sauce and fried. Served with a side of tangy dipping sauce.

Gobi Manchurian
£5.99

Crispy cauliflower florets, tossed in a tangy and spicy Manchurian sauce, infused with garlic, ginger, and green onions

Pan fried Paneer
£5.99

Cubes of fresh paneer, marinated in a medley of spices, then pan fried to golden perfection with onions, peppers, and aromatic herbs.

Chicken Fried Momos
£5.99

Chicken fried momos are delectable dumplings filled with seasoned chicken, wrapped in a thin dough, and deep-fried to achieve a crispy texture, often served with dipping sauces for added flavour.

Chilli Fish
£5.99

Tender fish fillets, marinated in a zesty blend of spices and herbs, stir-fried to perfection with crisp bell peppers, onions, and a fiery chilli sauce.

Veg Samosa
£4.99

samosas filled with seasoned vegetables, fold them into a triangular shape, and deep-fry or bake them until they are golden brown and crispy. Served with our special Chutney and Sauces.

Chicken Bites
£5.99

Tender chicken pieces, marinated and sautéed to perfection in a symphony of spices, garlic, and ginger. Crisp bell peppers and onions add a vibrant crunch to this delightful Indo-Chinese fusion dish, finished with a tantalizing glaze of tangy and spicy sauce.

Chicken 555
£5.99

Tender pieces of chicken marinated in a secret blend of spices, fried to perfection, then tossed in our special juicy sauce.

Chicken Tikka
£12.99

Tender chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and yogurt, then grilled to perfection.

Tiger Prawn Tandoori
£15.99

Tender chicken marinated in a blend of yogurt and traditional Indian spices, then roasted to perfection. The smoky char and tender texture create a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. Served with Mint chutney, Tamarind Chutney and chef special Mayonnaise.

Tandoori Chicken
£14.99

Tender chicken marinated in a blend of yogurt and traditional Indian spices, then roasted to perfection. The smoky char and tender texture create a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. Served with Mint chutney, Tamarind Chutney and chef special Mayonnaise

Beef Varities

Beef Saag
£9.99

Succulent beef simmered in a luscious blend of spinach, tomatoes, and aromatic spices, creating a flavourful and wholesome dish that delights the senses with every bite.

Beef Korma
£9.99

Tender beef pieces simmered in a creamy and aromatic sauce made with yogurt, cream, and a blend of spices, offering a luxurious and comforting flavour profile.

Beef Stew
£8.99

Tender chunks of beef slow cooked with carrots, potatoes, onions, and aromatic herbs in a rich and flavourful broth, offering a comforting and satisfying dining experience that warms the soul.

Biriyani

Chicken Tikka Biriyani
£12.99

A fusion of aromatic spices and succulent chicken tikka pieces layered with fragrant Basmati rice. Tender chicken pieces, marinated in a blend of yoghurt and spices, are grilled to perfection, infusing them with smoky flavours and tenderizing them to perfection. Layered with long-grain Basmati rice cooked with saffron, caramelized onions, and aromatic spices, each spoonful of our Chicken Tikka Biriyani offers a burst of flavours and textures. Garnished with fresh mint leaves and served with raita, chammanthi and tangy pickle.

Chicken Thalasseri Dum Biriyani
£13.99

Succulent pieces of chicken, marinated in a symphony of spices and yoghurt, are layered with fragrant Kaima rice infused with saffron, caramelized onions, and fresh mint leaves. Slow cooked to perfection in the traditional dum style, the flavours meld together, creating a rich and aromatic biriyani that tantalizes the senses. Each bite unveils a burst of flavours, from the tender chicken to the aromatic rice, punctuated by the subtle heat of spices and the sweetness of caramelized onions. Served with raita, Chammanthi and spicy pickle.

Tiger Prawns Biriyani
£15.99

A fragrant and flavourful Indian rice dish cooked with succulent tiger prawns, aromatic spices, and long-grain basmati rice, creating a deliciously layered and indulgent seafood biryani experience. Served with raita, Chammanthi and spicy pickle.

Bread Items

Adicha Porotta- Single
£2.99
Chappathi
£1.50
Butter Naan
£2.59
Plain Naan
£2.49

Chicken Varities

Chicken Mappas
£9.99

Tender chicken pieces gently simmered in a creamy coconut milk gravy, infused with the warmth of aromatic spices and the subtle tanginess of fresh tomatoes.

Kadai Chicken
£9.99

Tender pieces of chicken are cooked to perfection in a traditional kadai (wok) with a fragrant blend of roasted spices, including coriander, cumin, and dried red chilies. The rich tomato-based gravy infused with bell peppers, onions, and aromatic herbs adds layers of complexity to every bite.

Chicken Saag
£9.99

Succulent pieces of chicken are simmered to perfection in a velvety spinach puree, infused with a medley of traditional Indian spices, including cumin, coriander, and garam masala. our Chicken Saag is a comforting and nourishing dish that embodies the essence of Indian home cooking, promising a culinary journey you won't soon forget.

Butter Chicken
£9.99

Tender pieces of chicken are marinated in a velvety blend of yogurt and spices, then simmered to perfection in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with butter and aromatic herbs.

Chicken Korma
£8.99

Tender pieces of chicken simmered in a velvety blend of yogurt, cream, infused with a delicate balance of aromatic spices. It's a gastronomic journey that promises to delight the senses and leave you craving more

Chilli Chicken
£9.99

Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in a savoury blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices, then stir-fried to perfection with colourful bell peppers, onions, and green chilies. The result is a harmonious fusion of tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, coated in a lip-smacking sauce that packs a punch of heat and flavour.

Chicken Tikka Masala
£9.99

Succulent pieces of chicken, marinated in a blend of yogurt and spices, are charred to perfection in the tandoor (clay oven), then simmered in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and garam masala.

Chicken Stew
£8.99

Slow cooked to perfection, tender pieces of chicken mingle with carrots, potatoes, peas in a savoury broth infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Our Chicken Stew is a timeless classic that warms the soul and leaves you craving another bowl.

Dosa

Onion Oothappam
£5.99

Set of 2 onion oothappams topped with finely chopped onions and a blend of spices.

Thattu Dosa
£4.99

Set of 3 mini dosas with a side of chutneys.

Masala Dosa
£9.99

A traditional South Indian dosa crafted into a triangular shape, generously filled with a savory mixture of spiced potatoes, onions, and herbs, served with coconut chutney and sambar, offering a unique and delicious twist on a beloved classic.

Ghee Roast
£7.99

A delectable South Indian delicacy featuring crispy dosa smeared with aromatic ghee, offering a perfect balance of flavour and texture, served with coconut chutney and sambar

Fish Varities

Fish Moli
£11.99

Made with tender fish fillets cooked in a creamy and mildly spiced coconut milk sauce, enriched with aromatic spices and curry leaves, delivering a harmonious blend of flavours from the southern coast of India.

Fish Masala
£10.95

Tender pieces of fish simmered in a rich and aromatic masala sauce, infused with a harmonious blend of traditional Indian spices, creating a flavourful and satisfying seafood delight that tantalizes the taste buds.

Prawns Tikka Masala
£11.99

Juicy prawns marinated in a tantalizing blend of traditional spices and yogurt, cooked to perfection in a creamy tomato-based masala sauce, offering a harmonious fusion of flavours that delights the palate.

Prawns Roast
£12.99

Succulent prawns marinated in a fragrant blend of spices, pan-seared to perfection, offering a tantalizing burst of flavour with every bite, a seafood delicacy that delights the palate

Kerala Café Menu / Kizhi special

Kizhi Mix porotta
£14.99

Mix of spiced beef and chicken are wrapped in flaky porotta bread and steamed in banana leaves for a burst of traditional flavour.

Kizhi Chicken Porotta
£13.99

Spiced chicken is wrapped in flaky porotta bread and steamed in banana leaves for a burst of traditional flavours.

Kizhi Beef Parotta
£13.99

Layering and flattening dough, which is then cooked on a griddle and crumpled into a ball-like shape, offering a soft and flaky texture perfect for soaking up flavourful curries and gravies.

Kizhi Chicken Biriyani
£14.99

Marinated chicken and aromatic basmati rice are layered and slow-cooked in banana leaf parcels, infusing the dish with a unique blend of spices and herbs, creating a tender and fragrant biryani experience.

Kizhi Pazhamporiyum- Beefum
£11.99

Ripe bananas and spiced beef slices wrapped in a banana leaf, deep-fried to golden perfection, offering a flavourful and satisfying combination of sweet and savoury tastes with a hint of aromatic spices.

Main Dish

Pazhamporiyum- Beefum
£8.99

Tender slices of beef, marinated in a blend of spices, are paired with 2 ripe banana slices and coated in a light batter. Deep-fried to golden perfection, each bite offers a delightful contrast of savoury beef and sweet banana, creating a tantalizing culinary experience that satisfies the palate.

Thani naadan Curries

Pothu Roast
£11.99

Tender beef pieces slow cooked with aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and a hint of coconut milk, resulting in a flavourful and comforting meal with a luscious sauce perfect for pairing with rice or bread.

Pothu Fry
£12.99

Tender beef pieces marinated with spices, pan-fried until crispy, and garnished with toasted coconut flakes, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavours emblematic of Kerala cuisine.

Naadan Meen Curry
£9.99

Tender fish pieces cooked in a tangy and spicy gravy made with coconut milk, tamarind, tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices, offering a delightful burst of flavours emblematic of regional Indian cuisine.

Kerala Kozhi Kondattam
£9.95

Tender chicken pieces are marinated with spices, pan-fried until crispy, and then roasted with fiery crushed chili flakes, offering a bold and spicy flavour profile that is quintessential to Kerala cuisine.

Kerala Kozhi Roast
£9.99

Tender chicken pieces marinated in a blend of spices, curry leaves, and coconut oil, roasted to perfection, offering a tantalizing balance of heat, tanginess, and aromatic richness characteristic of Kerala cuisine.

Naadan Kozhi Curry
£7.99

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich and aromatic gravy made with coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, and an array of spices, delivering a flavourful and comforting culinary experience rooted in regional Indian cuisine.

Kids Starters

Potato Fries
£4.99

Golden - fried potato, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside,generously sprinkled with special masala.

Lamb Varities

Lamb Saga
£14.99

Tender pieces of succulent lamb are simmered to perfection in a fragrant blend of spinach, fenugreek leaves, and aromatic spices. The earthy goodness of spinach complements the tender lamb, creating a harmonious fusion of flavours that tantalizes the taste buds.

Lamb Korma
£12.99

Succulent pieces of tender lamb are simmered in a velvety blend of yogurt, cream, and aromatic spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. The richness of the sauce perfectly complements the delicate texture of the lamb, creating a harmonious balance of flavours that dance on the palate.

Mums Daily Special

Egg Fried Rice
£7.99

Cooked rice is stir-fried with scrambled eggs, vegetables, and soy sauce.

Veg Fried Rice
£8.99

Stir-frying cooked rice with a mix of fresh vegetables and seasonings like soy sauce and garlic.

Veg Noodles
£7.99

Stir-frying noodles with a variety of fresh vegetables. Flavoured with soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings.

Chicken Fried Rice
£9.99

Fragrant rice stir-fried with tender pieces of chicken, crisp vegetables, and aromatic spices, creating a flavourful and satisfying dish that's both hearty and delicious.

Chicken Noodles
£8.99

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with crisp vegetables and springy noodles in a savoury blend of spices and sauces, creating a flavourful and satisfying dish that's perfect for any palate.

Rice

Butter Garlic Rice
£5.99

Fragrant Indian Basmati rice infused with the richness of butter and the aroma of garlic, a delightful side dish to elevate your meal.

Plain Rice
£3.99

Light and fluffy grains of Basmati rice, a versatile and satisfying accompaniment to any dish.

Neychoru
£4.99

Fragrant Kerala-style rice cooked to perfection in Ghee, a soulful staple of South Indian cuisine

Chicken Tikka Rice
£5.99

Juicy chicken tikka pieces nestled in fragrant rice, a delightful fusion of flavours and textures.

Tandoor

Tandoori Chicken wings
£5.99

Succulent chicken wings marinated in a blend of traditional spices and yogurt, grilled to perfection in the tandoor oven, imparting a smoky flavour and tender texture, a delightful appetizer that's bursting with bold and savoury flavours

Chicken Tikka
£12.99

Tender chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and yogurt, then grilled to perfection.

Tiger Prawn Tandoori
£15.99

Tender chicken marinated in a blend of yogurt and traditional Indian spices, then roasted to perfection. The smoky char and tender texture create a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. Served with Mint chutney, Tamarind Chutney and chef special Mayonnaise.

Tandoori Chicken
£14.99

Tender chicken marinated in a blend of yogurt and traditional Indian spices, then roasted to perfection. The smoky char and tender texture create a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. Served with Mint chutney, Tamarind Chutney and chef special Mayonnaise

Veg Varities

Chana Saag
£7.99

Tender chickpeas cooked in a vibrant spinach-based gravy, seasoned with aromatic spices, offering a nutritious and flavourful vegetarian option with a delightful blend of textures and flavours.

Chana Masala
£7.99

Tender chickpeas simmered in a flavourful tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices, offering a hearty and satisfying vegetarian option with a perfect balance of tanginess and warmth.

Shaahi Paneer
£7.99

Tender cubes of paneer cooked in a rich and creamy gravy infused with aromatic spices, cashews, and cream, creating a regal and indulgent vegetarian dish fit for royalty.

Paneer Saaga
£8.99

Tender cubes of paneer simmered in a velvety spinach gravy, delicately spiced with aromatic herbs and seasonings, creating a wholesome and flavourful vegetarian dish that's both nourishing and satisfying.

Paneer Lababdar
£8.99

Tender cubes of paneer cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy, infused with aromatic spices and finished with a touch of cream, creating a luxurious and flavourful vegetarian dish that captivates the palate.

Paneer Tikka Masala
£7.99

Succulent paneer cubes marinated in traditional spices, grilled to perfection, and simmered in a rich and creamy tomato-based masala sauce, creating a mouth-watering vegetarian delicacy that's bursting with flavour and aroma.

Kadai Paneer
£7.99

Tender cubes of paneer cooked with bell peppers, onions, and aromatic spices in a rich tomato-based gravy, infused with the smoky flavour of the kadai (wok), offering a delightful vegetarian dish that's both hearty and aromatic.

Daal Tadka
£5.99

Yellow lentils tempered with aromatic spices, garlic, and onions, then finished with a fragrant tadka of ghee, cumin seeds, and red chili, creating a comforting and flavourful dish.

Veg Korma
£6.99

A medley of fresh vegetables cooked in a creamy, aromatic sauce made with yogurt, cream, and a medley of spices, providing a delightful and comforting vegetarian option.

Drinks

Sweet Lassi
£3.99
Special Neembu Pani
£2.99
Mango Lassi
£4.99
Naadan Paal Kaappi
£2.50
Kattan Kaapi/ Sulaimaani
£2
Adicha Masala Chaaya
£2.99
Adicha Chaaya
£2.50
A precisely plated seasonal meat course with sauce at Thomas, the brasserie in Pontcanna

Thomas, the brasserie

Thomas combines French brasserie technique with Welsh produce in a room that feels polished without becoming formal. The menu can move from crisp snacks and seafood starters to carefully cooked fish, substantial meat dishes and charcoal-grilled cuts. Sauces and garnishes receive as much attention as the central ingredient, which makes even a familiar combination feel considered. Small plates are useful for sharing, while the set and à la carte formats let diners decide whether the meal should be focused or expansive.

This is a versatile address for a date, a family milestone or a leisurely lunch. The cooking is generous, so a progression of snacks, starter, main and dessert can become a substantial meal; lighter appetites should order in stages. Vegetarian dishes are built with the same level of detail as the rest of the menu, though the seasonal changes mean anyone with complex dietary needs should contact the restaurant before visiting. Thomas suits diners who want special-occasion quality with the warmth of a neighbourhood brasserie.

Address: 3 & 5 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HQ, United Kingdom

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Thomas by Tom Simmons Menu

For the Table

House Made Potato Ciabatta
£5

House salted butter

Tom’s Fried Chicken
£9

Lime mayo, sesame, coriander

Mushroom Croquettes
£8

Truffle mayo, parmesan, cep powder

Gordal Olives
£6

Arbequena olive oil

Whipped Taramasalata
£7

Tom’s crisps, lemon oil, dill

Pembrokeshire Oyster
each £6

Smoked butter, cucumber, dill

To Start

Pea & Mint Soup
£10

Cheddar waffle

Mushroom Parfait
£14

Pickled mushrooms, black garlic, toast

Warm Smoked Salmon
£16

Pickled cucumber, smoked butter

Red Prawn tortellini
£16

Pickled cucumber, bisque

Raw/Cold

St Brides Crab Crumpet
£9

Crème fraîche, fine herbs

Cornish Blue Fin Tuna
£15

Avocado, ponzu, sesame

Fillet of Beef Tartare
£14

House dressing, Tom’s crisps

Isle of Wight Tomato Tart
£14

Crowdie, black garlic, basil

Mains & Grill

“Fish & Chips”
£26

Cornish cod, curried scraps, crushed peas, warm tartar sauce, Tom’s chips

Short Rib & Suet Pudding
£23

Baked potato mash, beef jus

Creedy Carver Duck Breast
£26

Fennel marmalade, crushed turnips, pinenuts

“The Rossini”
£42

Fillet steak, mushroom parfait, brioche, spinach, truffle & madeira jus

Roasted Whole Chicken
pp £30

for two; House salad, fries, tarragon butter

Day Boat Fish
£29

White crab, caper & raisin, parsley, brioche

Ricotta Agnolotti
£24

Smoked tomato, broad bean, courgette, parmesan

Lamb Cannon
£27

Tomato fondue, potato rösti, crispy lamb belly

35 day dry aged Sirloin
£65

for two

Fillet of Beef
£36

Short rib & mushroom tart

Butternut Squash Pithivier
£24

Goats cheese, pine nut, onion jus

Iberico Pork Loin
£26

Pickled White cabbage, apple cider

Sauces

All £4

Green Peppercorn
£4
Truffle Hollandaise
£4
Harrogate Blue Cheese Sauce
£4
Red Wine Jus
£4

Brasserie – Sides

Glazed Carrots
£8

Spiced seeds

Creamed Spinach
£8

Garlic, nutmeg, lemon

House Salad
£7

Local leaves, house dressing, fine herbs

Fine Beans
£8

Confit shallots, toasted almonds

Mac ‘n’ Cheese
£8

Four cheeses, cheese & onion crumble

Tatws

Tom’s Chips
£8

Parmesan, garlic

Fries
£5

House seasoning

Baked Potato Mash
£6
Dauphinoise Potato
£8

Cream, garlic, nutmeg

Dessert

Warm Chocolate Mousse
£10

Milk ice cream, miso, streussel

Tiramisu
£10

Whipped Mascarpone, espresso, cocoa

Salted Caramel Custard Tart
£10

Crème fraîche

Warm Vanilla Rice Pudding
£10

Coconut sorbet, roasted pineapple

Peach Soft Serve
£10

Champagne, milk

Perl Wen Toasted Waffle
£10

Sherry caramel, truffle

Sgroppino
£10

Elderflower, prosecco, whipped lemon sorbet

Salt & Vinegar Martini
£12

TENS Vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, white balsamic

Porto Tonico
£9

White port, Cucumber tonic

French 75
£12

Welsh gin, lemon sherbet, Champagne

Small Plates

Raw Carmarthenshire Beef
£12

Charcoal mayo, manchego, sourdough

Grilled Oysters (x3)
£10

Smoked butter sauce, celery & apple

British Burrata
£12

Jalapeño gazpacho, Isle of Wight tomatoes

Moxon's Smoked Salmon
£16

Pickled cucumber, crème fraîche, miso rye

Local Lobster Roll (per piece)
£14

Toasted milk bread, curry mayo, coriander

Grilled XL Prawns
£14

Garlic butter, bisque

Mushroom Croquettes
£8

Parmesan, truffle mayo

Larger Plates

Red Pepper Rice
£8 / £18

BBQ leek, parmesan

BBQ Chicken Breast
£22

Caesar butter, bitter leaves

Welsh Pork Chop
£28

Baked apple purée, jus gras

Salt Baked Celeriac
£18

Hazelnut romesco, aubergine jus

Footlong Toastie
£18

Black bomber, truffled leeks

SBTS Lunch – Sides

Rock 'n' Dough Focaccia
£5

Marmite & truffle butter

Gordal Olives
£5

Marmite butter

Whipped Cod's Roe
£8

Lemon oil, fine herbs, rye

Local Salad Leaves
£6

House dressing

Koffman's Fries
£6

House seasoning

Roasted New Potatoes
£6

Crispy chilli butter

Sunday Menu

Potato Ciabatta
£5

House salted butter

Gordal Olives
£6

Arbequena olive oil

Whipped Taramasalata
£7

Tom’s crisps

Duck leg croquette, spiced carrot, fennel marmalade
£13
Salmon rillettes, cucumber, horseradish, dill
£12
Seasonal Soup, black bomber waffle
£10
Isle of Wight tomato tart, crowdie, black garlic, basil
£12
Welsh rib of beef, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish
£29.50
Roasted pork belly, apple sauce
£24
Day boat fish, crab, caper & raisin, brioche
£26
Four seed nut roast
£21
Lemon meringue tart, crème fraiche
£10
Peanut butter parfait, salted caramel, banana ice cream
£10
Tiramisu, whipped mascarpone, espresso, cocoa
£10

Set Lunch & Early Bird Menu

2 course £28 • 3 course £35

House Potato Ciabatta & Smoked Butter
Chilled Leek & Potato veloutè

Chive, parmesan

Cornish Blue Fin Tuna

Avocado, ponzu, sesame

Welsh Venison Haunch

Beetroot, blackberries, cavolo nero

Broccoli & Stilton Tart

Shallot vinaigrette, roasted broccoli

Warm Chocolate Mousse

Passionfruit sorbet, miso caramel

Raspberry & Vanilla Cheesecake

Raspberry sorbet

Simmons by the Sea Tasting Menu

Tasting Menu £80

Rock’n’Dough Bread & Roast Chicken Butter
Whipped Cod’s Roe & Tom’s Crisps
Gordal Olives
Chestnut Mushroom Parfait

Pickled shimejis, black garlic, toasted sourdough

St Brides Lobster Ravioli

Truffled leeks, bisque

Packington Chicken Breast

Pancetta & leg boudin, onion purée, jus gras

Dark Chocolate Crémeux

Caramelia namelaka, salted hazelnuts

A finely plated fish course with a light foam at Heaneys in Pontcanna

Heaneys

Heaneys is for diners who enjoy bold, modern cooking but prefer a relaxed room to a hushed one. Its changing menus can bring together oysters, seafood, carefully handled fish, barbecued meat and vegetables sharpened with pickles, ferments or smoke. Influences travel beyond Wales, yet the combinations usually keep the main ingredient clear. The tasting menu gives the kitchen room to build contrasts across several courses; lunch and shorter formats offer a more flexible introduction to the same energetic style.

Expect confident seasoning and dishes that may pair richness with pronounced acidity, spice or savoury depth. That character makes Heaneys a good choice for an adventurous date or a food-focused celebration, particularly for a table happy to follow the kitchen’s lead. The atmosphere stays personable even when the plates are intricate. Because the menu changes frequently and cannot cover every dietary requirement, give the team advance notice of allergies rather than expecting substantial substitutions after sitting down.

Address: 6–10 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9NR, United Kingdom

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Heaneys Restaurant Menu

Tasting Menu '26

Taster 85 | Additional Wine Pairing 70 | Short Taster 65 | Additional Wine Pairing 50. Supplements: Pickled Carlingford Oyster £4.5, Truffled Baron Bigod £15. Discretionary service charge of 12.5%.

Pickled Carlingford Oyster
Supplement £4.50

Chili | Cucumber

Chicken & Fenugreek Broth
Aged Comté Cheese & Onion
Brown Crab

Cucumber | Chilli Garlic

Sourdough

Marmite

Chalkstream Trout

Yuzu | Koshikari Rice | Soy | Coal Oil

Orkney Scallop

Green Curry | Pistachio | Raw Citrus

Wye Valley Asparagus

Smoked Ricotta | Pike Roe | Hazelnut | Salt Cod

Welsh Bass

Jersey Royal | Sourdough & Caviar Butter | Wild Garlic

BBQ Lamb

Yeasted Cauliflower | Cured Belly | Morell

Truffled Baron Bigod
Supplement £15

Irish Veda | Welsh Honey

Gelli Farm Raw Milk Soft Serve

British Strawberries | Citrus & Szechuan Pepper

Peanut Butter

Miso Caramel | Banana | Ginger

Sourdough | Marmite

Sunday Lunch

Two Courses 38 | Three Course 43. Children's portions available. Discretionary service charge of 12.5%.

Carlingford Oyster
£4.50

Chilli | Cucumber

Raw Oyster
£4.50

Garden Mignonette

Crispy Oyster
£4.50

Katsu Curry

Bloody Mary Oyster
£4.50

Celery

Boquerones
£6
Gordal Olives
£4
Chorizo Iberico Bellota
£6
Smoked Trout Parfait

Cider | Marinated Trout Roe | Yesterday's Bread Crackers

Wye Valley Asparagus & Smoked Ricotta Tart

Salt Cod Veloute

Jersey Royals

Warm Buttermilk | Kombu | Jamon Iberico | Chive

Dry Aged Beef

Braised Short Rib | Yorkshire Pudding | Horseradish

BBQ Welsh Lamb

Confit Shoulder | Mint

Pembrokeshire Chicken

Crispy Thigh | Wild Garlic

Cornish Hake

Hake Scampi | Lobster Bisque | Smoked Avruga

Confit Leek & Worcester Gold Pithivier

Sourdough Beurre Blanc

Roast Hay Soft Serve

British Strawberries | Elderflower

Peanut Butter Parfait

Banana | Miso | Peanut | Rum

Selection of Cheese
Supplement £5

Pickled Walnut | Lavoche

Seasonal salad, terrine and seeded bread at Milkwood in Pontcanna

Milkwood

Milkwood gives brunch the attention of a serious restaurant. Familiar breakfasts sit beside Welsh touches such as cockles with bacon and poached egg on toast, while seasonal salads, waffles, buns and lighter plates keep the menu useful beyond the full breakfast. The kitchen is good at balancing richness with herbs, pickles or something fresh, so larger dishes avoid feeling monotonous. Coffee is treated with care, and a piece of bara brith makes a fitting finish when you want something sweet without committing to a full dessert.

The bright Pontcanna room suits friends meeting after a walk, families and anyone who wants a leisurely daytime meal. Weekend demand can make the room busy, so allow time rather than treating it as a rushed refuelling stop. Evening service on selected days brings wine, cocktails and a more snack-led mood, but brunch remains the clearest expression of Milkwood’s strengths. It is the right choice when a group wants comfort, thoughtful produce and enough range to bridge breakfast and lunch appetites.

Address: 83 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HS, United Kingdom

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Milkwood Menu

Pizzette

Garlic & Pecorino Romano
£6
Salami, Copacollo & Chilli
£8
Caramelized Onion, Mushroom & Rocket
£7
Chargrilled SArtichoke, Gordal Olive & Roast Pepper
£8
Confit Tomato, Mozarella, Pecorino & Fresh Basil
£7

Snacks

Smoked almonds
£3
Olives
£4.50
Salad of Confit Cherry Tomato, Roasted Peppers and Artichokes, Boconcino Mozzarella and Basil
£7
Charcuterie of capocollo and fennel salami
£9

Tinned Fish

Cantabrian anchovies
£7
Sardines in Olive Oil
£5
Mussels escabeche
£7

Cheese

Baron Bigod Suffolk brie & truffle honey
£8

Treats

Affrogato
£5.50

Clifton Coffee Espresso & Ice Cream (vegan available)

Breakfast and Brunch

menus subject to change, additional seasonal items on our special board

House granola with mixed berries and yoghurt/coconut yoghurt
£7

(v/ve)

Waffles with mixed berries yoghurt and maple syrup
£8

(v) (add buttermilk fried chicken +£5)

Milkwood Breakfast
£14

Eggs, Smoked streaky bacon, hash browns, house sausage, slow roast tomato, sourdough toast

Milkwood Veggie Breakfast
£13

(V) Vegan available. Eggs, fried halloumi, hash browns, rancheros beans, roast tomato, sourdough toast

Breakfast Bun
£9.50

Sausage patty, hash browns, American cheese, fried egg, Sriracha mayo. Add patty + £2

Breakfast Bhaji Bun
£8

(Ve) Onion & chickpea bhaji, avocado, cucumber and mint, mango and chilli ketchup, coconut yoghurt

Bacon, cockles and laverbread on toast
£10

add poached eggs + £1.50 each

Avocado on toast
£7

(ve) add poached eggs + £1.50 each

Huevos Rancheros
£11

(v) (gf) (v) add chorizo + £3. fresh corn tacos, ranch beans, fried eggs, feta cheese and avocado

Buttermilk fried Chicken Bun
£14

Crispy chicken, sriracha mayo, american cheese, house pickles and skinny fries

Garlic mushrooms on toast with a fried egg
£10

(v)

Sweet

Bara Brith
£4
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
£6
Homemade Chocolate brownie
£4

Cocktails at Dusk

Elderflower | Pistachio Mai Tai
£11

East London Rum | Orange Wine | Bay Leaf

Rhubarb | Grapefruit Paloma
£11

Tapatio Reposado Tequila | Orange Wine | CO2

Lemongrass | Limeleaf Margarita
£11

Tapatio Reposado Tequila | Kumquat

Passion Fruit | Honeydew Spritz
£11

No. 3 Gin | Pét- Nat Wine | CO2

Peach | Jasmine Negroni
£10

No. 3 Gin | Campari | Cocchi Americano

Strawberry | Palo Santo Old Fashioned
£11

Maker's Mark Bourbon | Angostura

Mocktails

Lemongrass | Limelead Margarita
£8

Three Spirit Livener | Grapefruit

Strawberry | Palo Santo Buck
£8

Three Spirit Social Elixir | Ginger Ale

Beer, Wine and Cider

Flowerhorn 'Yawn' Pale Ale
per pint £6 / half £3
Estella Damm (330ml)
£4
Hallets Cider (500ml)
£6
Sentio Prosecco (Treviso)
glass £8 / bottle £29
Sol Organic Verdejo (Toledo, La Mancha)
£7 / £24
Domain Guillaman Columbard Savignon Blanc (Gascony)
£8 / £26
Rosailles Rose (Loire)
£7 / £24
Sol organic Tempranillo (Toledo, La Mancha)
£7 / £24
Villa Blanche Malbec (Languedoc)
£8 / £26

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz
£9.50
Bloody Mary
£9.50
Mimosa
£9.50
Margerita
£9.50
G&T
£9.50

Soft Drinks

Coca Cola/ diet/ lemonade
£3.50
Frobishers Apple/ Orange/ Pineapple/ Bumbleberry juice
£3
San Pellegrino Blood Orange
£3.50
Orangina
£3.50
Appletiser
£3.50
Sparkling elderflower
£3.50
Sparkling water
£3.50
Ginger beer
£3.50
A contemporary Indian fish dish with a crisp garnish at Purple Poppadom in Canton

Purple Poppadom

Purple Poppadom takes regional Indian flavours into a colourful, contemporary dining room above Cowbridge Road East. The cooking has a refined edge without losing the depth that makes the dishes satisfying: Kerala-style seafood, carefully layered curries, paneer and biryani all show how spice can add aroma and structure rather than heat alone. The pastry-topped Malabar biryani is a particularly distinctive centrepiece, while fish and chicken dishes often combine crisp textures with coconut, tamarind or fragrant sauces.

A tasting menu is the best route for diners who want the kitchen to shape the evening, while the wider menu works well for a table that prefers to share and compare. This is a strong celebration choice for people who know Indian food and want a more composed experience than a standard curry house. Portions and richness can build quickly, so resist ordering every appealing side at once. Tell the restaurant about dietary needs when booking, especially where nuts, dairy or shellfish are a concern.

Address: Upper Floor, 185A Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF11 9AJ, United Kingdom

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Purple Poppadom Menu

Starters

A LA CARTE

Sheekh Kebab
£11.95

Lamb mince with fragrant spices and cooked in the tandoor. Dietary Requirements: D

The Streets of Mumbai
£9.95

Aloo Tikki – potato cake served on a bed of spiced chickpeas | Bombay Chat – pop-in-the mouth semolina pastry snack filled with yoghurt and homemade chutney, topped with gram flour vermicelli | Tangy Puffed Rice Salad with tamarind chutney. Dietary Requirements: D, G

Vegetable Variations
£10.95

Delicately spiced mushroom cake | Mirchi Pakoda – Green pepper stuffed with spiced potatoes | Broccoli floret marinated with cheese, finished in tandoor. Dietary Requirements: D, G, M

Paneer
£10.95

Paneer – Indian cottage cheese, bell peppers marinated with Kashmiri chillies, cooked in tandoor. Dietary Requirements: D

Crab
£13.95

Crispy soft-shell crab dusted with curry leaves and garlic | A spiced crab cake encased in crispy breadcrumbs. Dietary Requirements: C, G, M

Salmon Duo
£13.95

Salmon infused with dill leaves and cooked in tandoor | Spice-infused Salmon cake. Dietary Requirements: D,F, G, M

Scallops
£13.95

Pan-seared Scallops with a moilee sauce of garlic, ginger and coconut milk, topped with shallot and chilli relish. Dietary Requirements: C, D

King Prawns
£13.95

King Prawn, polichathu masala, finished in the tandoor, served with greens tossed in a moilee sauce of garlic, ginger and coconut milk. Dietary Requirements: C, D

Chicken Connoisseur
£11.95

A trio of chicken breast: marinated with mint and coriander | Kashniri chillies | creamy cheese. Dietary Requirements: D

Pidi with Tharavu
£10.95

Duck in a classical Syrian Christian creation – Kottayam style | ‘Pidi’ steamed rice dumplings poached in a spiced coconut sauce topped with Tharavu – cubed duck cooked with spices, Crisp of duck leg confit. Dietary Requirements: M

Keema Pau
£10.95

Beef mince delicately cooked with aromatic spices, brioche and Quail eggs. Dietary Requirements: D,G

Vegetables

Available as Main Dish | Side Dish. Our vegetarian dishes can be made vegan, except for Dal Makhani. Please request when ordering.

Vegetarian Platter
£21.95

A delicious mox of dishes: Paneer Lababdar | Saag Khumb | Dal Bhindi, Served with steam rice and naan. Dietary Requirements: V,D,G,M,N

Bhindi
Main Dish £13.95 / Side Dish £9.95

Okra simmered in an aromatic coconut sauce infused with home-made curry powder & pandan leaves, tempered with mustard, shallots and curry leaves. Dietary Requirements: VG,M

Bombay Aloo
Main Dish £13.95 / Side Dish £9.95

New potatoes stir-fried with onions and tomatoes and tempered with cumin seeds. Dietary Requirements: VG

Dal Makhni
Main Dish £13.95 / Side Dish £9.95

Slow-cooked classic black lentils, finished with butter and cream. Dietary Requirements: D

Thoran
Main Dish £12.95 / Side Dish £8.95

Experience our traditional Kerala dish of vegetables tempered with mustard and fresh coconut. Dietary Requirements: VG, M

Subz Kadai
Main Dish £13.95 / Side Dish £9.95

Seasonal vegetables gently tossed with onions, tomatoes, and kadai spices. Dietary Requirements: VG

Chana Masala
Main Dish £13.95 / Side Dish £9.95

Chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes, and Chef’s blend of spices. Dietary Requirements: VG

Saag Khumb
Main Dish £13.95 / Side Dish £9.95

Leaf spinach and mushrooms gently sautéed with chillies and garlic. Dietary Requirements: D

Dal Tadka
Main Dish £12.95 / Side Dish £8.95

Yellow lentils tempered with cumin seeds and garlic. Dietary Requirements: D

Vegetable Curry
Main Dish £13.95 / Side Dish £9.95

Seasonal fresh vegetables simmered in an aromatic coconut sauce infused with home-made curry powder & pandan leaves, tempered with mustard, shallots and curry leaves. Dietary Requirements: VG, M

Vegetarian Platter
£21.95

A delicious mix of dishes: Paneer Lababdar | Saag Khumb| Dal makhni | Bhindi, Served with steamed rice and naan. Dietary Requirements: V, D, G, N

Sides

Saffron Pilav Rice
£3.95

Dietary Requirements: VG

Raita
£3.95

Dietary Requirements: V, D

Speciality Bread Basket
£9.95

Dietary Requirements: V, G, D, N

Lamb Keema Naan
£5.95

Dietary Requirements: D, G

Laccha Paratha
£4.50

Dietary Requirements: V, D, G

Tandoori Roti
£3.25

Dietary Requirements: VG,G

Peshwari Naan
£4.50

Dietary Requirements: V, D, G, N

Garlic Naan
£3.95

Dietary Requirements: V, D, G

Mint & Coriander Naan
£3.95

Dietary Requirements: V, D, G

Plain Naan
£3.25

Dietary Requirements: V, D, G

Coconut Rice
£3.95

Dietary Requirements: VG

Steamed Rice
£3.95

Dietary Requirements: VG

Poppadoms & Chutneys
£5.95

Dietary Requirements: V,D,M

All Together Now

Indian café-style thalis served Monday to Thursday, 12 noon – 4.45 pm (last orders). Each platter includes a starter, sides, and fixings.

Chicken
£14.95

Chicken Tikka Salad, Murgh Makhni, Seasonal Vegetable, Steamed Rice, Baby Naan, Poppadom

Lamb
£16.95

Sheek Kebab, Salad, Lamb Rogan Josh, Seasonal Vegetable, Steamed Rice, Baby Naan, Poppadom

Prawn
£15.95

Prawn Fry, Salad, Prawn Curry, Seasonal Vegetable, Steamed Rice, Baby Naan, Poppadom

Vegetable
£14.95

Paneer Tikka, Salad, Paneer Makhni, Seasonal Vegetable, Steamed Rice, Baby Naan, Poppadom

Vegan
£14.95

Onion Pakora, Mango Chutney, Nadan Vegetable Curry, Seasonal Vegetable, Steamed Rice, Baby Naan, Poppadom

Weekend Set Menu

3-Course Set Menu – served every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, available 12 noon – 4.45 pm (last order 4.45pm). Vegetarian option available. Price: 24.95 per person.

Aloo Tikki

Potato cake served on a bed of spiced chickpeas

Mushroom cake
Chicken Breast marinated with mint and coriander then finished in the tandoor
Prawn Moilee

Tiger Prawns steeped in a moilee sauce of garlic, ginger, and coconut milk

Murgh Labadar

In the Mughlai style of cooking of North India, famous for its rich heartwarming food, tandoori chicken tikka in a spiced onion and tomato sauce

Thoran

Experience our traditional Kerala dish of vegetables tempered with mustard and fresh coconut

Crème Brûlée

Mains

Discover real curry! Reflecting the regional variations of Indian cooking from the mountains of the north, to the coconut fringed backwaters of the coastal south. Dietary legend: (V) = Vegetarian | (VG) = Vegan | (N) = Contains Nuts | (G) = Contains Gluten | (D) = Contains Dairy | (C) = Contains Crustaceans | (F) = Contains Fish | (M) = Contains Mustard | (E) = Contains Egg.

Lamb Chops
£21.95

Grilled lamb chops, stir-fried greens, roasted new potatoes, dates and aubergine chutney, with its own sauce reduction. Dietary Requirements: D

Tandoori Kebab Platter
£19.95

Lamb Chop, Paneer Tikka, Chicken Tikka, Sheek Kebab. Dietary Requirements: D

Raan Akbari
£21.95

A classic dish of slow-braised lamb shank marinated with spices finished in the tandoor, served in its own sauce reduction and roasted potatoes. Dietary Requirements: D

Tiffin Sea Bass
£21.95

Anand George’s signature dish, commemorating Chef’s winning of the Tiffin Cup 2008 & 2013, for Best South Asian Restaurant in the UK; sea bass, pan-seared and served on a bed of curry leaf infused mashed potato; in a tongue-tickling raw mango, ginger and coconut sauce with beetroot pachadi. Dietary Requirements: D, F, M

Seafood Platter
£20.95

The stars align with Tandoori Prawn, Tandoori Salmon, Soft Shell Crab, Scallop. Dietary Requirements: C, D, F

Malabar Biryani
£18.95

Our Biryani is created in the authentic Kerala style, served under a flaky crust, for maximum flavour and tenderness, enhanced by fragrant spices, and accompanied by homemade Raita. Choose from: Chicken Tikka, Lamb, Vegetable, Prawn (C). Dietary Requirements: Please see selection above

Burrata Lababdar
£16.95

Burrata cheese, served on our classic Lababdar sauce – A Mughlai Delicacy. Dietary Requirements: V, D, N

Paneer Makhani
£15.95

Indian cottage cheese steeped in a rich tomato sauce flavoured with fenugreek leaves. Dietary Requirements: V, D, N

Prawn
£17.95

Choice of: Alleppey sauce: A clever blend of raw mango, ginger and coconut Moilee sauce: Garlic and turmeric-infused sauce laced with coconut milk. Dietary Requirements: C

Murgh Makhani
£17.95

Tandoori chicken tikka in a rich tomato sauce flavoured with fenugreek leaves. Dietary Requirements: D, N

Murgh Lababdar
£17.95

In the Mughlai style of cooking of North India, famous for its rich heart-warming food, tandoori chicken tikka in a spiced onion and tomato sauce. Dietary Requirements: D, N

Coconut Chicken
£17.95

Delicious chicken thigh curry with Pandan leaves, shallots, spiked with home-made curry powder, turmeric and coconut milk. Dietary Requirements: M

Lamb Rogan Josh
£18.95

A classic dish of lamb slow-cooked for ultimate tenderness, in authentic Kashmiri style with onions and spices, finished with fennel seeds and saffron. Dietary Requirements: D

Saag Gosht
£18.95

A traditional dish from North-Western India – lamb cooked with leaf spinach, onion tomatoes and spices, flavoured with fenugreek leaves. Dietary Requirements: D

Calicut Beef
£18.95

Beef brisket simmered in a perfect combination of spices and flavours, inspired by street food of Calicut on the Malabar Coast of Kerala. Dietary Requirements:

Discovery – 7-course Chef’s Taster Menu

Seven courses. 65.00 per person. Add 40.00 for matching wines. Vegetarian option is available. Booking is essential. Dietary Requirements: (C) = Contains Crustaceans | (D) = Contains Dairy | (E) = Contains Egg | (G) = Contains Gluten | (M) = Contains Mustard | (S) = Contains Sesame Seeds. Allergens: Prepared in a kitchen that handles nuts.

Amuse Bouche
Salmon

Salmon infused with dill leaves & cooked in tandoor. Served on a bed of curry leaf infused mash potato & Malabar sauce. Paired with Esencia Divina Albarino, Rias Baixas, (Spain) – 75ml.

Burrata

Burrata Cheese, served on our classic Lababdar sauce; a Mughlai delicacy. Served with mint & coriander naan. Paired with Great Bear Zinfandel Rose California (USA) – 75ml.

Chicken

Chicken breast marinated with creamy cheese, cooked in tandoor, served with chicken thigh pickle. Paired with Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) – 75ml.

Lamb

Grilled lamb chop, stir-fried greens, cumin potatoes, date & aubergine chutney. Paired with Lunaka Pinot Noir (Chile) – 75ml.

Sorbet
Dessert

Chef’s selection of desserts. Paired with La Perle D`Arche Sauternes, France – 50ml.

Sunset Set Menu

A weekday evening set menu – two or three courses. Served every Monday to Thursday, 5 to 9 pm (last orders). Vegetarian option available. Two Courses 24.95 Per Person, Three Courses 29.95 Per Person. An optional service charge of 10% is added to the bill.

Salmon Cake

Salmon fillet blended with spices and bread crumbed

Alloo Tikki

Potato cake served on a bed of spiced chickpeas

Chicken Tikka

Chicken Breast marinated with cardamom and cheese, finished in tandoor

Prawn Alleppey

Inspired by seafood cooks of the backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala South India, tiger prawns in a tongue tickling raw mango, ginger and coconut sauce

Saag Murgh

Chicken Tikka cooked with leaf spinach, onion tomatoes and spices, finished with fenugreek leaves

Dal Makhni

Slow cooked classic black lentils, finished with butter and cream

Chef’s dessert of the day

Cocktails and Mocktails

Mocktail Strawberry and Mint Mojito
Mocktail Mango Bianco
Mocktail Pineapple Punch
Mango Margarita
Espresso Martini
Crazy Singh Lassi Gin
Campari Cosmo
Bliss on The Beach
A modern Welsh venison course with greens and fruit at Gorse in Pontcanna

Gorse

Gorse offers the most concentrated expression of modern Welsh cooking in this part of Cardiff. Its tasting menus follow the seasons through seafood, vegetables, game, Welsh dairy and carefully preserved ingredients, using ferments, sea herbs and smoke to add detail. A sequence may move from delicate snacks into fish, meat and restrained desserts, but the sense of place remains more important than showmanship. The small dining room keeps attention on the food and gives the meal an intimate, deliberately paced character.

Book Gorse for a major celebration or for diners interested in provenance, technique and a menu chosen by the kitchen. Lunch can provide a shorter route into the restaurant’s style, while the longer menu asks for more time and appetite. This is less suitable for a group that wants complete freedom to pick individual dishes, and the kitchen cannot adapt the format to every diet. Read the current terms and discuss allergies well in advance so the meal begins with clear expectations.

Address: 186–188 Kings Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9DF, United Kingdom

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Gorse Menu

Signature Dinner Menu

£135 per person

Warm infusion of seaweeds from Pembrokeshire

Giant kelp, laver and wrack

Wild mushrooms gathered in the Vale of Glamorgan

Pickled organic beetroot, juniper and lovage

Lobster from St David’s

Pickled chamomile and trout roe

Bara Brith and Mature Caws Cerwyn

Pickled walnut and truffle from Monmouthshire

Trout cured in lemon verbena and smoked over hay

Horseradish cream, hen gymro and buttermilk cake

Bass landed in Milford Haven with Pontcanna quince

Smoked cream and Cardiff Salad Garden marigolds

Organic swede from Abergavenny baked in honey

Blend of roasted and puffed grains and chestnut sauce

Roasted monkfish and new season morels

Sauce of preserved elderflower and smoked pork fat

Cod gently steamed in unripe juniper berry oil

Roasted onion and a broth of local pheasants

Breconshire fallow deer and wild bilberry

Spiced beetroot, elderberry and Brussel sprouts

Pear and Earl Grey

Montgomery Solaris and a jam of caramelised egg yolk

Toasted oat llymru and smoked cherry jam

Apple caramel and blackcurrant wood oil

Warm honey cake

Afon Mêl honey syrup and dried meadowsweet

Apple Valley apple jelly

Wild chamomile sugar

Seven Course Lunch Menu

£95 per person

Warm infusion of seaweeds from Pembrokeshire

Giant kelp, laver and wrack

Wild mushrooms gathered in the Vale of Glamorgan

Pickled organic beetroot, juniper and lovage

Lobster from St David’s

Pickled chamomile and trout roe

Bara Brith and Mature Caws Cerwyn

Pickled walnut and truffle from Monmouthshire

Bass landed in Milford Haven with Pontcanna quince

Smoked cream and Cardiff Salad Garden marigolds

Organic swede from Abergavenny baked in honey

Blend of roasted and puffed grains and chestnut sauce

Roasted monkfish and new season morels

Sauce of preserved elderflower and smoked pork fat

Breconshire fallow deer and wild bilberry

Spiced beetroot, elderberry and Brussel sprouts

Pear and Earl Grey

Montgomery Solaris and a jam of caramelised egg yolk

Toasted oat llymru and smoked cherry jam

Apple caramel and blackcurrant wood oil

Warm honey cake

Afon Mêl honey syrup and dried meadowsweet

Apple Valley apple jelly

Wild chamomile sugar

Four Course Lunch Menu

£60 per person

Warm infusion of seaweeds from Pembrokeshire

Giant kelp, laver and wrack

Wild mushrooms gathered in the Vale of Glamorgan

Pickled organic beetroot, juniper and lovage

Bara Brith and Mature Caws Cerwyn

Pickled walnut and truffle from Monmouthshire

Bass landed in Milford Haven with Pontcanna quince

Smoked cream and Cardiff Salad Garden marigolds

Roasted monkfish and new season morels

Sauce of preserved elderflower and smoked pork fat

Breconshire fallow deer and wild bilberry

Spiced beetroot, elderberry and Brussel sprouts

Toasted oat llymru and smoked cherry jam

Apple caramel and blackcurrant wood oil

Apple Valley apple jelly

Wild chamomile sugar

Seven Course Vegetarian Menu

£95 per person

Warm infusion of seaweeds from Pembrokeshire

Giant kelp, laver and wrack

Wild mushrooms gathered in the Vale of Glamorgan

Pickled organic beetroot, juniper and lovage

Apple, radish and turnip

Pickled chamomile and hazelnut

Bara Brith and Mature Caws Cerwyn

Pickled walnut and truffle from Monmouthshire

Gently poached celeriac with Pontcanna quince

Smoked cream and Cardiff Salad Garden marigolds

Organic swede from Abergavenny baked in honey

Blend of roasted and puffed grains and chestnut sauce

Hen of the woods and new season morels

Sauce of preserved elderflower

Roasted beetroot and wild bilberry

Elderberry and Brussel sprouts

Pear and Earl Grey

Montgomery Solaris and a jam of caramelised egg yolk

Toasted oat llymru and smoked cherry jam

Apple caramel and blackcurrant wood oil

Warm honey cake

Afon Mêl honey syrup and dried meadowsweet

Apple Valley apple jelly

Wild chamomile sugar

A generously filled toasted sandwich with tomato at Big Mamma’s Sandwich Club in Canton

Big Mamma’s Sandwich Club

Big Mamma’s Sandwich Club turns lunch into the main event. Its sandwiches are built for appetite, with toasted bread carrying generous layers of meat, cheese, salad, pickles and punchy sauces. The pleasure comes from contrast: crisp edges, soft fillings, acidity and enough seasoning to keep a large portion interesting. Daily choices can change, so look at the counter before fixing on a combination. Sharing one sandwich with a side is sensible for lighter eaters, while hungrier visitors will appreciate the unapologetically substantial format.

This is a casual stop rather than a long sit-down meal, ideal before a match, during a Cowbridge Road shopping trip or when a conventional café lunch feels too restrained. Friendly service is part of the appeal, though popular periods can bring a queue and the largest fillings are rarely tidy to eat. Vegetarians should check the day’s options rather than assume the full range applies. Come for warmth, value and abundance, and save the crispest clothes for another occasion.

Address: 242 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1GZ, United Kingdom

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Big Mammas Sandwich Club Menu

Main Meals

Zapiekanka Melts
£11.51

Zapiekanka is a Traditional Polish fast-food which is very hearty, warm and filling. Consists of an open Baguette loaded to the brim with Meat, cheese and our „Special Secret Recipe” Mushrooms! (We do have a no-mushroom option too!) Guaranteed that you’ll fall in love with them, despite the fact you may not be a fan of mushrooms!

Rice Bowl - Rice
£10.95

1300ml Bowls (huge!) Build your own hearty bowl of fillings, chicken and rice. Add 1 flavour of chicken and a wide variety of salads from our selection.

Salad Bowl
£10.95

1300ml Bowls (Huge!) Build your own hearty salad bowl. Add 1 flavour of chicken and a fresh salad from our selection.

Pasta Bowl
£10.95

1300ml Bowls (huge!) Build your own hearty bowl of fillings, chicken and pasta. Add 1 flavour of chicken and a wide variety of salads from our selection.

Potato Salad Bowl
£10.95

A delightful and mouth-watering Big Mamma's top secret recipe Potato Salad. Served as a bowl with one flavour of chicken of your choice and our magnificent bouquet of Salads and plenty of sauce variations

Wraps and Paninis

Paninis - Panini
£10.34

A warm grilled panini filled with your choice of 1 flavour of chicken, and fresh salad. You can also add one of our delicious sauces to complete your meal.

Wraps
£11.35

A warm wrap or grilled filled with your choice of 1 flavour of chicken, and fresh salad. You can also add one of our delicious sauces to complete your meal.

Baguette

Baguette
£9.04

A fresh, crusty baguette filled with your choice of 1 flavour of chicken and fresh salad

Rolls

Plain Roll

A soft and versatile classic, perfect for any filling or as a simple side. Surprisingly filling if you're looking for a quick meal that will ensure you're not hungry for hours! Trust me, ask any Tradie who has been to us!

Drinks

Frappuccino 455ml
£6.18

A delightful blended ice drink

Milkshake 455ml
from £5.53

A thick, creamy shake, perfect for a treat

Fanta Orange 330ml Can
£2.34

Sparkling Orange Fruit Drink with Sugar and Sweeteners.

7UP 330ml
£2.34

Carbonated Lemon and Lime Flavoured Soft Drink with Sugar and Sweetener.

Sprite Lemon Lime 330ml Can
£2.34

Sparkling Lemon-Lime Flavour Low Calorie Soft Drink with Sugar and Sweeteners

Coca-Cola Original Taste 330ml Can
£2.34

Sparkling Soft Drink with Plant Extracts

Pepsi 330ml
£2.34

Carbonated Cola Flavoured Soft Drink with Sugar and Sweeteners

Orange Juice
£3.89
Keralan curries, rice, breads and chutneys at Mattancherry Canton in Cardiff

Mattancherry Canton

Mattancherry explores Kerala and southern India through a broad menu of dosas, thalis, seafood curries, breads and rice dishes. Masala dosa gives first-time visitors an immediate contrast of brittle, lacy crêpe and softly spiced potato, with sambar and chutneys completing the plate. Fish moilee offers a gentler coconut-led direction, while parotta and a more robust meat curry make a richer combination. A thali is the practical choice for sampling several flavours without constructing the meal one dish at a time.

The restaurant works equally well for lunch with one decisive order or dinner built around sharing. Its range is a strength, but large groups should mix textures and levels of richness rather than ordering several similar curries. Vegetarian diners have substantial choices, and the breads, dosa and rice formats make it easy to vary the table. Ask staff to explain regional specialities and heat levels, then order gradually; the portions can turn an enthusiastic selection into more food than expected.

Address: 153 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF11 9AH, United Kingdom

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Mattancherry Canton Menu

Starters

Punjabi Samosa
£6.25

Crunchy pastry with ajwain seeds & delicately spiced vegetable filling. Contains: Gluten, Dairy

Samosa Ragada Chaat
£6.95

Fresh crushed samosa on a bed of curried chickpea, finished with chopped onion & coriander & chaat seasonings. Contains: Dairy, Gluten

Idli Chaat
£6.25

Lightly sauted idli rice cakes with spicy sauce & gun powder.

Baji Basket
£5.95

Caramelised onion & spinach/potato donut/aubergine fritters.

Chicken Lolipop
£6.50

All-time favourite! Middle segments of deep-fried chicken wings marinated with ginger, garlic and spices

Chicken Momo
£6.25

Delicious chicken dumplings. Contains: Gluten, Dairy. MEDIUM

Chicken 65
£6.95

Spicy & juicy chicken chunks tossed in an exciting sauce

Mattancherry Koonthal
£7.25

Crispy fried squid rings served with chilli garlic mayo.

Tiger Prawn Porichathu
£7.50

Tiger Prawns marinated with Kashmiri chillies, garlic & deep fried. Contains: Shellfish. MEDIUM

Tawa Fish
£7.25

A straightforward preparation of using fresh fish by adding delicious combination of lemon juice, red chilli, pepper, ginger & garlic.

Fish Amritsari
£7.25

Fish fritters (Tilapia) marinated in ginger garlic paste & battered with gram flour. MEDIUM

Crunchy Nibbles

Pappadam
£4.95

Basket of Pappadam with condiments . Contains: Gluten. MEDIUM

Dosa & Idli

Served with sambar lentils & chutney.

Idli Sambar
£6.25

Delicious & healthy rice cakes with black lentils.

Plain Dosa
£7.95

Crisp & thin rice pancakes. A South Indian classic.

Onion Dosa
£7.95

Pancake topped with chopped onions, green chilli & coriander leaves.

Cheese Dosa
£7.95

Flavoured with chutney filled with delicious cheese, topped with butter. Contains: Gluten, Dairy

Masala Dosa
£8.50

Rice pancake stuffed with seasoned potatoes.

Uthappam
£8.25

A thick rice pancake topped with onions & coriander.

Chole Batura
£9.25

Thick scrumptious chickpeas curry s/w fried bread from the same. MEDIUM

Kerala Specialities

Vegetable Mango Curry
£11.25

Seasonal vegetable in raw mango, ginger, coconut milk finish with fennel.

Vegan Mixed Vegetable Curry
£10.95

Vegan

Vegetable Curry
£10.95

A Keralaid style of seasonal vegetable preparations.

Nadan Chicken Curry
£12.95

Village style preparation of chicken curry with special aroma.

Railway Lamb Curry
£13.50

A modern take on classic dish of British India.

Syrian Beef Curry
£13.95

A Portuguese inspired dish popular among the syrian Christian in Kerala

Konju Manga Curry
£13.95

A simple delicacy prawn with raw mango slice with fresh coconut paste. Contains: Shellfish

Alleppey Fish Curry
£13.95

Fish cooked with raw mango, ginger, Kashmiri chilli & fresh coconut paste.

Fish Moilee
£13.95

Signature dish of Central Kerala-based on Portuguese one-pot seafood mixed stew. Contains: Shellfish

Prawn Moilee
£13.95

Signature dish of Central Kerala-based on Portuguese one-pot seafood mixed stew. Contains: Shellfish

Our Popular Choice

Vegetable Korma
£11.50

A traditional Mughal dish with yogurt, coconut & cashew nut. Contains: Dairy, Nuts

Paneer Makhani
£12.25

Popular butter paneer masala, ingredients of tomatoes fresh cream, cashew nuts, onions & Indian spices. Contains: Dairy

Saag Paneer
£11.95

Fresh leaf spinach and Indian cottage cheese sauteed with garlic & green chilies. Contains: Dairy

Chicken Tikka Masala
£11.95

Our own recipe of chicken in yogurt tomato & spices. Contains: Dairy, Nuts

Chicken Korma
£12.95

A traditional Mughal dish with yogurt, coconut & cashew nut. Contains: Dairy, Nuts

Chicken Jhalfrezi
£12.95

Chicken cooked with stir-fried green chillies, bell peppers, onion & tomatoes. Contains: Dairy, Nuts

Saag Wala Chicken
£11.95

Fresh leaf spinach & chicken sauteed with garlic & green chillies. Contains: Dairy

Lamb Korma
£12.95

A traditional Mughal dish with yogurt, coconut & cashew nut. Contains: Dairy, Nuts

Saag Gosht
£12.95

Fresh leaf spinach and tender lamb sauteed with garlic & green chilies. Contains: Dairy

Prawn Korma
£13.50

A traditional Mughal dish with yogurt, coconut & cashew nut. Contains: Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish

Sides

Tadka Dal

Yellow lentils temped with cumin & garlic.

Sambar

Lentil based vegetable chowder, cooked in tamarind broth.

Channa Masala

Chickpeas cooked with onion, tomato and spices

Saag Aloo

Fresh leaf spinach & potatoes sauteed with garlic & green chillies. Contains: Dairy

Thoran

Vegetable sauteed with coconut oil, lentil, aromatic curry leaves & subtle spices.

Aloo Masala

Potato stir fried with onion, tomatoes & cumin seeds.

Our Famous Biryani's

Aged basmati rice, slow cooked in a sealed pot with a selection of fresh herbs and whole spices with a delicate aroma. Served with creamy yoghurt raita or curry sauce.

Veg Biryani
from £11.95

Contains: Dairy. MEDIUM

Chicken Biryani
from £12.95

Contains: Dairy. MILD

Lamb Biryani
from £13.95

Contains: Dairy. MILD

Prawn Biryani
from £13.95

Contains: Dairy, Shellfish. MILD

Extras

Steamed Rice
£2.50
Pilau Rice
£3.25
Chapathi
£3.25

Contains: Gluten

Fries
£3.25
Masala Fries
£3.75
Porota
£3.25

Contains: Gluten

Mattancherry Special Thali

Two main dish with Mini Starter, Potato, Dal, Rice, Bread, Raitha, Poppadum, Pickle & Salad

Vegetarian Thali (Two Main Dish)
from £15.50

Mini starter potatoes, Dal, Rice, Bread, Raitha, Poppadum, Pickle. Contains: Dairy. MEDIUM

Vegan Thali (Two Main Dish)
from £15.50

Mini Starter, Potatoes, Dal, Rice, Bread, Grated Veg, Poppadum, Pickle. MEDIUM

Chef’s Special Kozhi Kappa Biryani
£15

Biryani made with Tapioca (instead of rice), chicken and spices. Contains: Dairy

Chef’s Special Erachy Soru
£15

A traditional Kerala dish that perfectly pairs spiced lamb with aromatic basmati rice

Seafood Thali (Two seafoods)
from £17.50

Mini starter potatoes , Dal ,Rice, Bread, Raitha, Poppadum, Pickle. Contains: Dairy. MEDIUM

Non-Veg Thali (Lamb & Chicken)
from £16.50

Mini starter potatoes, Dal, Rice, Bread, Raitha, Poppadum, Pickle. Contains: Dairy. MILD

Kid's Special

Kids Chicken 65 with Fries
£6.50
Kids Chicken Nuggets with Fries
£6.25

Contains: Gluten

Kids Chicken Lolipop with Fries
£6.50
Kids Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice
£7.25

Contains: Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish

Kids Chicken Tikka Masala with Fries
£7.25

Contains: Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish

Kids Prawn Korma with Rice
£8.25

Contains: Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish

Kids Prawn Korma with Fries
£8.25

Contains: Dairy, Nuts, Shellfish

Kids Chicken Korma with Rice
£7.25
Kids Chicken Korma with Fries
£7.25
Kids Lamb Korma with Rice
£7.25
Kids Lamb Korma with Fries
£7.25

Desserts

Gulab Jamun
£5.95

One of India's popular dessert served rose cardamom syrup & ice-cream. Contains: Dairy

Gajjar Ka Halwa
£5.95

Light fudge like texture with grated carrots, whole milk, dried fruits & nuts. Contains: Dairy

A basil-topped New York-style pizza at West Pizza in Pontcanna

West Pizza

West Pizza specialises in New York-style pies with a thin, foldable base, crisp edge and toppings applied with restraint. The classic cheese-and-tomato version is the clearest test of the dough and bake, while changing specials add vegetables, cured meat or sharper cheeses without burying the crust. Ordering by the slice makes it easy to compare two combinations, and a whole pie is the better fit for a family or small group. The result feels generous but lighter than a thick, heavily loaded pizza.

The Glynne Street shop has a relaxed neighbourhood feel and suits an unfussy dinner, takeaway in the park or quick stop with children. Space is limited, and popular slices can sell through as service progresses, so flexible diners fare best. Vegetarian choices are usually straightforward, but anyone avoiding dairy or gluten should check the current options directly. West Pizza is the pick when the group values a well-fermented base and a lively casual atmosphere more than a long restaurant occasion.

Address: 60 Glynne Street, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9NS, United Kingdom

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West Pizza Menu

Whole Pizza

Meri Ann
£18

A whole 18-inch pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella & basil. Vegan option available.

CJ
£20

A whole 18-inch pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushroom, spring onion & hoisin sauce. Vegan option available.

Benny
£20

A whole 18-inch pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onion, roasted pepper, garlic, oregano & basil. Vegan option available.

Ray
£22

A whole 18-inch pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella & pepperoni

Delme
£22

A whole 18-inch pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, fennel sausage, garlic, oregano & pickled peppers.

Mighty Q
£24

A whole 18-inch pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, fennel sausage, red onion & pickled peppers.

Special - Ansiofi
£24

Tomato sauce, oregano, garlic, sunblushed tomatoes, black olives, anchovies, basil

Cochyn
£16

A whole 18-inch pizza topped tomato sauce, oregano, garlic & basil

Dips & Sides

Garlic Mayo
£2

A mixture of garlic, herbs & vegan mayonnaise to dip your crusts into.

Olives
£3.50

A portion of Nocarella olives to enjoy with your pizza

Items

Cochyn Slice
£3
Cookie
£2.50

Drinks

Elderflower
£2.80
Ginger Beer
£2.80
Karma Cola
£3
Lemonade
£2.80
Mulled Wine
£3
PIP Juice
£2
SF Karma Cola
£3
Slushy
Regular £3.50 / W Tequila £5.50
Sparkling Water
£2
A pan of shellfish and fish in tomato broth at ember at No. 5 in Pontcanna

ember at No. 5

ember at No. 5 is a compact neighbourhood restaurant with a short, daily-changing approach to modern cooking. Menus can move between sardines, handmade pasta, shellfish, slow-cooked meat and warm desserts, linked by confident seasoning and sauces with enough acidity or bitterness to balance richer ingredients. The kitchen draws freely from European and British ideas rather than forcing every plate into one category. That flexibility gives regulars something new while keeping the meal coherent from snacks to dessert.

Lunch is an appealing way to understand the restaurant, and Sunday service offers a more creative alternative to a standard pub meal. In the evening, close-set tables and music produce a lively mood rather than a hushed special-occasion room. The concise menu rewards diners who are comfortable choosing from a focused set of dishes; check ahead if somebody needs extensive vegetarian choice or major substitutions. Ember suits a date or small group looking for inventive food without the length of a formal tasting menu.

Address: 5 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9NP, United Kingdom

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Ember Pontcanna Menu

Snacks

Rosemary Focaccia, White Bean & Confit Garlic
£5
Olives, Fennel, Chilli, Garlic & Lemon
£5
Padron Peppers
£7
Scampi & British Curry Sauce
£9
Buttermilk Chicken, Aioli, Fermented Chilli & Gravy
£9
Hartgrove Dorset Coppa
£10

Starters

Ricotta, Peach, Basil, Hazelnuts & Grilled Focaccia
£11
Grilled Mackerel, Beetroot, Horseradish, Pickled Walnut & Blackberries
£12
Chalk Stream Trout, Frigitelli Pepper, Almonds & Melon
£13
Cavatelli, Braised Lamb, Peas, Chilli & Mint
£12
Aged Beef Tartare, Béarnaise Sauce & Matchstick Potatoes
£15

Mains

Mini Rigatoni, Tomato, Confit Garlic, Chilli & British Stracciatella
£18
Linguine, Pembrokeshire Crab, Cockles, Courgette & Basil
£22
Fusilli, British Guanciale, Broccoli, Peas, Chilli & Confit Egg Yolk
£20
Baked Plaice, Heritage Tomato Butter & Mussel Fritters
£30
Roast Chicken Breast, British Pancetta, Peas & Baby Gem
£26
Whole John Dory, Fennel, Cockles, Mussels & Chicken Butter Sauce (for 2)
£80
Roast Rack of Lamb, Braised Shoulder and Sweet & Sour Peppers (for 2)
£58

Sides

Pembrokeshire Fried Potatoes & Salami Butter
£7
Green Beans, British Feta, Cherries & Almonds
£7
Panzanella Salad
£7

Desserts & Cheese

Chocolate, Raspberry & Hazelnuts
£9
Eton Mess Choux Bun
£9
Ice Cream & Sorbets
Affogato £3.50 / Affogato & Pedro Ximénez £6 / £10
British Cheese Board, Pear & Ginger Chutney and Toasted Honey Parkin
£14

Lunch Menu

Any Starter & Pasta Main - £27 - Add Dessert - £29

Lunch Menu
£27

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
per person £7
Chocolate, Raspberries & Hazelnut

Final Thoughts

The strongest way to use this list is to match the restaurant to the pace of the day. Milkwood, Big Mamma’s and West Pizza handle spontaneous meals with personality, while Mums Daily and Mattancherry reward a table willing to share. Purple Poppadom offers a more composed Indian dinner. For a long evening, Thomas and Heaneys balance ambition with neighbourhood warmth; Gorse turns the meal into the destination, and ember sits comfortably between casual dining and a special occasion.

Canton and Pontcanna contain most of these addresses, but Riverside and Leckwith keep the wider area connected to the city centre, parks and match-day routes. That makes it easy to build a visit around more than dinner. Check the latest menu, reserve where the format demands it and arrive with the right appetite. The variety here is the real attraction: within a few streets, Cardiff moves from dosa and biryani to Welsh tasting menus, brunch, pizza and one exceptionally generous sandwich.