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Best Restaurants Near Me In Cardiff City Centre

September 10, 2026
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A shared steak dinner at Pasture, featured for Cardiff city centre restaurants

Cardiff city centre packs an unusually broad range of restaurants into the streets between the castle, Central Market, St David's and the railway station. A short walk can lead from a serious wood-fired grill to a tiny family Italian, from Spanish tapas to Madeiran seafood, or from a Victorian arcade café to pizza eaten above the market floor. The compact geography makes it easy to choose by appetite, but event nights and weekend shopping can change the pace of the area completely.

High Street and the lanes around the castle hold many of the most characterful dining rooms. They are convenient before a match or concert, although the strongest restaurants deserve more time than a hurried pre-event slot. Church Street is particularly good for pizza and intimate Italian cooking, Guildhall Place rewards sharing plates, and St Mary Street is livelier and better suited to groups. Central Market brings its own timetable, so daytime specialists should be planned separately from an evening reservation.

This guide balances food quality, consistency and the usefulness of each restaurant for a real occasion. Pasture and Asador 44 suit diners who want the grill to lead the evening; Curado is built for grazing and conversation; Cafe Citta and Ffwrnes take very different approaches to pizza. The Potted Pig, Tŷ Madeira, Wally's and Maison de Bœuf each add a strong sense of place, while Pizza Pilgrims is the flexible option when speed, dietary choice and an informal mood matter.

Sliced fire-cooked steak in a pan at Pasture Cardiff

Pasture Cardiff

Pasture is the city-centre choice for diners who want dinner to revolve around fire, beef and confident hospitality. The kitchen uses open-flame cooking for much more than steak, giving vegetables, fish and smaller plates the same smoky depth as the headline cuts. Its High Street dining room feels energetic rather than hushed, so it works for a serious meal without the ceremony of a traditional steakhouse.

Build the meal around contrast. Short-rib croquettes or beef carpaccio make a precise opening before a sharing steak, while coal-roasted vegetables and crisp potatoes keep the table from becoming too rich. Staff explain the available cuts and cooking temperatures clearly, which is useful when several people are sharing. Portions are generous, the room gets lively, and the strongest experience comes from booking enough time to enjoy the grill rather than squeezing it between other plans.

Address: 8–10 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1BB

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Pasture Cardiff Menu

Starters

Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
£9.50

soy & bourbon glaze, kimchi dressing ( option available*)

Mushroom Parfait
£11.50

toasted brioche, wild mushrooms, black garlic, pickles

Beetroot Tartare
£10.50

coal roasted heritage beetroot, fermented beetroot, whipped cashew yoghurt, muscat jelly, tapioca cracker

Char Siu Pork Belly
£12.50

puffed crackling, competition bbq sauce, sauerkraut

Crispy Squid
£11.50

roasted garlic aioli, lemon

Smoked Beef Carpaccio
£12.50

truffle ponzu, cheese, egg yolk emulsion, ox heart

Crab Toast
£13.50

dressed white crab, tom yum bisque, yuzu lime, crab oil, coriander

Duck Liver Parfait
£10.50

malt ketchup, toasted sourdough, pickles, parsley, chicken skin crumb

Smoked Anchovies
£7

extra virgin olive oil, lemon

Fire Roasted Padron Peppers
£7

cashew yoghurt, citrus salt

House Cuts

Large cuts for two to share or for the hungry. House cuts are cut fresh everyday & will vary in weight. All served with a choice of two sauces & two sides

Châteaubriand
per 100g £15

the prized cut from the fillet, exceptionally tender & lean

Tomahawk
per 100g £12

the “dinosaur” steak, grilled on the bone for maximum flavour, best served medium to medium rare

Porterhouse
per 100g £12

two steaks in one, sirloin & fillet, cooked on the bone

Steaks

All our steaks are dry aged and butchered right here, by us. Cooked over charcoal and served with a sauce of your choice...

Rump 250g
£24

packed full of flavour, a lean juicy steak

Fillet 200g
£35

the most tender cut of beef, very buttery & exceptionally lean

Sirloin 250g
£32

nicely marbled with a good layer of top fat

Ribeye 300g
£34

highly marbled with lots of fat, full on beefy flavour!

T-Bone Steak 600g
£48

sirloin and fillet steak, cooked on the bone for extra flavour

Teriyaki Fillet 200g
£32

butterfly fillet steak, asian slaw, whiskey teriyaki, served pink

Surf & Turf for Two
£75

300g fillet steak and fire roast monkfish, with garlic butter and peppercorn sauce

Classics

45 Day Dry Aged Burger
£20

dry-aged beef patty, house cheese, bacon jam, secret sauce, crispy shallots, pickles, fries

Fire Roasted Chicken
£24

brown butter bearnaise, chips, roasting juices

Dry-Aged Pork Chop
£28.50

red wine jus, guinness pickled onions, black garlic ketchup, crispy crackling, beer mustard

Lamb Rump
£29

kashmiri spice, zhoug, red onion and mint salad

Old School Cottage Pie
£21

braised short rib, smoked mash, sparkenhoe cheese, pickle salad

Mushroom Stroganoff Pie
£19.50

wild mushroom ragu, maple glazed filo, pickle salad

Coal Roasted Aubergine
£18.95

tahini glaze, whipped smoked aubergine, chickpea dukkah, pomegranate, mint, dill

Market Fish

sustainable fish, roasted over fire. PLEASE VIEW THE BLACKBOARD FOR TODAY’S WEIGHTS

Sides

£5.95

Beef Fat Chips
£5.95

sea salt, malt vinegar

Seasonal Greens
£5.95

rapeseed oil, smoked sea salt

Skinny Fries
£5.95

sea salt

Mac & Cheese
£5.95

four cheeses, bacon crumb

Ember Baked Potato
£5.95

sour cream, chives, sparkenhoe cheese

Truffle Fries
£5.95

caerphilly cheese

Tomato Salad
£5.95

tomato dressing, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

Green Salad
£5.95

preserved lemon dressing, caerphilly cheese

Fried Tenderstem
£5.95

cashew yoghurt, mushroom xo sauce

Sides

£6.95

Kohlrabi Som Tam
£6.95

shredded veg, cashews, basil, chilli, lime

Grilled Mushrooms
£6.95

confit garlic, beef fat garlic butter

Cabbage in the Coals
£6.95

bacon butter

Ember Baked Sweet Potato
£6.95

westcombe ricotta, hazelnut gremolata

Fire Roasted Carrots
£6.95

curry aioli, zhoug, chickpea dukkah

Spinach Gratin
£6.95

leeks, cheese

Sauces

Bearnaise
Blue Cheese
Classic Peppercorn
Beef Fat Garlic Butter
Whiskey Teriyaki
Chimichurri

Bread & Nibbles

Coombeshead Farm Sourdough
£5

smoked butter, sea salt

Short Rib Croquettes
£8

gochujang aioli

Nocellara Olives
£6

garlic, rosemary, lemon

Mushroom Croquettes
£8

crispy leeks, mushroom ketchup

Bar & Terrace - Small Plates

Coombeshead Sourdough
£5

raw butter, sea salt

Nocellara Olives
£6

lemon, garlic

Short Rib Croquettes
£8

gochujang aioli

Mushroom Croquettes
£8

king oyster mushroom, mushroom ketchup

Cauliflower Wings
£9.50

soy & bourbon glaze, kimchi dressing

Fire Roasted Padrons
£7

cashew yoghurt, citrus salt

Crab Toast
£13.50

dressed white crab, tom yum bisque, yuzu lime, crab oil, coriander

Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
£9.50

soy & bourbon glaze, kimchi dressing

Kohlrabi Som Tam
£6.95

shredded veg, cashews, chilli, lime

Green Salad
£6.95

butterleaf lettuce, preserved lemon dressing

Spicy Fries
£6.95

gochujang aioli

Fries
£6.95

salt, malt, garlic aioli

Bar & Terrace - Large Plates

45 Day Dry Aged Burger
£20

double smash beef patty, house cheese, bacon jam, secret sauce, crispy shallots, fries

Steak & Fries
£28

Sunday Roast

all served with roast potatoes, buttered carrots, brassicas & bacon, yorkshire puddings & bottomless gravy

Fire Roast Chicken
£26

bread sauce, pig in a blanket, crispy sage

Mushroom Stroganiff Pie
£19.50

wild mushroom ragu, maple glazed filo, pickle salad

Sunday House Cuts

choose any size house cut from our blackboard. all served with roast potatoes, buttered carrots, brassicas & bacon, yorkshire puddings, spinach gratin & bottomless gravy

Châteaubriand
per 100g £15

the prized cut from the fillet, exceptionally tender and lean

Tomahawk
per 100g £12

the “dinosaur” steak, grilled on the bone for maximum flavour

Porterhouse
per 100g £12

two steaks in one, sirloin and fillet, cooked on the bone

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder
pp £28

served with chimichurri. minimum of 2 to share

Sunday Sides

Cauliflower Cheese
£6.95
Broccoli & Romesco
£6.95
Spinach Gratin
£6.95

3-Course Set Menu

£59PP

Char Siu Pork Belly

puffed crackling, competition bbq sauce, sauerkraut

Crispy Squid

roasted garlic aioli, lemon

Beetroot Tartare

whipped cashew, fennel cracker, dill | VEGAN

Duck Liver Parfait

malt ketchup, toasted sourdough, pickles, parsley, chicken skin crumb

Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

soy & bourbon glaze, kimchi dressing

250g Rump Steak

with your choice of sauce. Upgrade to 200g sirloin £5 supplement

Market Fish

line caught catch of the day, cooked over charcoal

Mushroom Stroganoff

creamy wild mushroom ragu, smokey paprika, filo pastry | VEGAN

Fire Roasted Chicken Breast

roasting juices, beef fat bearnaise

Pit Beef

fire roasted short rib, smoked potato, black bean, jus

Chateaubriand (550g)

the prize cut from the fillet, exceptionally lean and tender. £12PP supplement

Tomahawk (1kg)

the dinosaur steak, grilled on the bone for maximum flavour. £12PP supplement

Porterhouse (1kg)

two steaks in one, sirloin and fillet cooked on the bone. £12PP supplement

Chocolate Delice

dark chocolate crumb, hazelnut ice cream | VEGAN

Cheese & Crackers

chutney, frozen grapes

Rhubarb & Custard

vanilla panna cotta, rhubarb gel, shortbread

4-Course Set Menu

£69PP

Fizz & Nibbles

glass of prosecco or non-alcoholic sparkling. Upgrade to Pommery champagne on arrival £6PP. sourdough, smoked butter. shortrib croquette, gochujang aioli OR mushroom croquette, crispy leeks, mushroom ketchup | VEGAN

Char Siu Pork Belly

puffed crackling, competition bbq sauce, sauerkraut

Crab Toast

dressed white crab, tom yum bisque, yuzu lime, coriander

Beetroot Tartare

whipped cashew, fennel cracker, dill | VEGAN

Duck Liver Parfait

malt ketchup, toasted sourdough, pickles, parsley, chicken skin crumb

Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

soy & bourbon glaze, kimchi dressing

200g Sirloin Steak

with your choice of sauce. Upgrade to 200g fillet £5 supplement

Market Fish

line caught catch of the day, cooked over charcoal

Mushroom Stroganoff

creamy wild mushroom ragu, smokey paprika, filo pastry | VEGAN

Fire Roasted Chicken Breast

roasting juices, beef fat bearnaise

Pit Beef

fire roasted short rib, smoked potato, black bean, jus

Chateaubriand (550g)

the prize cut from the fillet, exceptionally lean and tender. £12PP supplement

Tomahawk (1kg)

the dinosaur steak, grilled on the bone for maximum flavour. £12PP supplement

Porterhouse (1kg)

two steaks in one, sirloin and fillet cooked on the bone. £12PP supplement

Baked Cheesecake

strawberries, black pepper, elderflower

Chocolate Delice

dark chocolate crumb, hazelnut ice cream | VEGAN

Cheese & Crackers

chutney, frozen grapes

Rhubarb & Custard

vanilla panna cotta, rhubarb gel, shortbread

Desserts

ALL £10.50

Chocolate Dome
£10.50

raspberry, marshmallow, biscuit, milk ice cream

Lemon Polenta Cake
£10.50

crème fraîche, italian meringue, lemon sherbet, lemon curd, limoncello jelly, flaked almonds | GF

Baked Cheesecake
£10.50

strawberries, black pepper, elderflower

Rhubarb & Custard
£10.50

vanilla panna cotta, rhubarb gel, rhubarb consomme, shortbread

Chocolate Delice
£10.50

dark chocolate crumb, hazelnut ice cream | GF

Cheeses

all served with chutney, sourdough, pickles, yeasted butter, crackers, frozen grapes

Sparkenhoe Red Leicester

england’s only unpasteurised red leicester. it’s creamy and mellow with hints of nuts and citrus.

Gorwydd Caerphilly

traditional caerphilly made in somerset. Using unpasteurised cows milk. lemony and creamy in flavour, densely crumbly towards the centre.

Beauvale Blue

soft creamy blue cheese made in cropwell bishop by one of the three traditional stilton makers. mellow and spreadable.

Lincolnshire Poacher

hard unpasteurised cows cheese, rich and creamy with notes of pineapple and savoury brothy notes too

Clara

creamy goats cheese, sprinkled in ash, buttery with a hint of lemon

Cheese & Wine

5 Cheeses
£16.95

Fizz Cocktails

Nina Rose
£12

wai gin, rose, elderflower, prosecco

Old Cuban
£12

planteray dark rum, lime, mint, prosecco

Paloma Spritz
£12

cazcabel blanco tequila, grapefruit, agave, prosecco

Coconut & Pineapple
£12

planteray white rum, coconut, pineapple, lemon, clarified milk, champagne

Dessert Cocktail

Raspberry & Pistachio Espresso Martini
£13

sapling raspberry & hibiscus vodka, pistachio, coffee, coffee liqueur

Dessert Wine

Tokaji Late Harvest, Oremus | Hungary
75ml glass £10.95 / 500ml btl £69
Ximénez-Spínola, PX Cosecha 2022 | Spain
75ml glass £10.75 / 500ml btl £68
Laborum Malbec 2017, Salta | Argentina
75ml glass £8.95 / 500ml btl £53

Port

Graham’s Fine Tawny Port
50ml glass £5 / 750ml btl £65
Graham’s 20 YO Tawny Port
50ml glass £9 / 750ml btl £115

Sherry

Diatomists | Pedro Ximénez PX
50ml glass £6.85 / 375ml btl £45
A char-grilled bone-in steak served at Asador 44 in Cardiff

Asador 44

Asador 44 brings northern Spanish grill cooking to Quay Street, a few steps from the castle and stadium. The scent of wood smoke sets the direction: aged beef, whole fish and vegetables are cooked with restraint, then supported by excellent olive oil, anchovies, croquetas and a serious Spanish wine list. The room is polished and intimate, making it one of the centre's best choices for a date, celebration or unhurried business dinner.

Start with boquerones or a small plate from the bar, then let the grill carry the main course. Hake and octopus provide a lighter route, while the mature beef has the deepest savoury character and is best shared with seasonal vegetables. Some cuts are sold by weight, so confirm the available size and total cost before ordering. Service is most valuable when used for wine and portion guidance; that turns a menu of strong individual plates into a balanced meal.

Address: 14–15 Quay Street, Cardiff CF10 1EA

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Asador 44 Menu

Snacks

Charred sourdough
£4.50

sobrasada butter or wild garlic (n)

Gordal olives
£4.90

lemon, parsley (vgn,rg)

Prawn croqueta
£7.50

charcoal mayo (n)

Boquerones
£8

yuzu (rg)

Cod cococha
£8.50

mojo rojo

Black truffle salchichón
£9.50

(rg)

Starters

Roasted golden beetroot
£9.50

goats curd, candied hazelnut, fig (v,n)

White Crab
£12

heritage tomato, salmorejo

Monkfish cheek
£14.50

ossobuco, ajillo (rg)

Manteca pork rillette
£10

pickle relish, apple, mustard, toast (n)

Venison tartare
£13

ajo blanco, hash brown

Mains

Arroz meloso
£20

Artichoke & wild mushroom rice, charcoal aioli (rg,v)

Hake
£27

bilbaina sauce, almond (rg,n)

Pulpo a la Gallega
£29

Octopus, potato, capers, paprika, charcoal mayo (rg)

Confit duck leg
£29

peas, broad beans, wild mushrooms, Amontillado sauce (rg)

Rump steak
£28

onion ketchup, roscoff onion (rg)

Sharing Mains

Slow cooked Welsh lamb shoulder
£51

lamb sauce, salsa verde (rg)

500g Spanish sirloin
£62

medium rare (rg)

600g Welsh bone-in sirloin
£69

45 day dry aged, medium rare (rg)

Sides and Sauces

Olive oil fries
£5

(vgn)

Coal roast celeriac
£7

whitebean, crispy kale

Heritage tomato salad
£7.50

rama 44 oil, dried olive (vgn,rg)

Roasted carrots
£8

garlic pureé, date chutney (v)

Leek and galmesan cheese gratin
£8

chorizo crumb (n)

Fire roast piquillo peppers
£8.50

(vgn,rg)

Torres brandy peppercorn sauce
£4

(rg)

Romesco sauce
£4

(v,n)

Set Menu

Monday to Friday 12-3pm. 2 Course £30, 3 Course £35.

Roasted golden beetroot

goats curd, candied hazelnut, fig (v,n)

Cod cococha

mojo rojo

Manteca pork rillette

pickle relish, apple, mustard, toast(n)

Arroz meloso

Artichoke & wild mushroom rice, charcoal aioli (v)

Fish of the day
Slow cook of the day
8oz Feather Blade steak

(rg)

Petit fours

(n)

Almond tart

praline, saffron custard (n)

Spanish cheese of the day

house crackers, accompaniments (n)

Sunday Sharing Roasts

£70 for 2 guests. Choice of one roast, all served with Yorkshire pudding, chorizo; Manteca fat roast potatoes (rg); Honey & mustard carrots (rg); Charcoal grilled seasonal greens (rg); Smoked leek, Galmesan & San Simon gratin, herb pimentón crumb (n).

Segovian piglet

burnt apple, Trabanco cider sauce (rg)

Overnight Welsh lamb shoulder

lamb sauce, salsa verde (rg)

Spanish ex-dairy sirloin

horseradish alioli, beef & Rioja sauce (rg)

Children's Menu

Choose one of the following, all served with olive oil fries (v) and tomato salad (v). £9.

Rump steak

(rg)

Breaded fish goujons
Coal roast celeriac

(vgn)

Ice cream of the day
per scoop £3.50

per scoop

Dessert and Cheese

Petit fours
£5

(n)

Dark chocolate tart
£9

paprika caramel, muscovado ice cream

Blood orange crema Catalana
£8.50

blood orange gel (rg)

Ice cream & sorbets
per scoop £3.50

See chefs window for todays flavours

Daily Spanish cheeses
1 cheese £8 / 3 cheeses £15

house crackers, accompaniments (n)

Dessert Wine and Cocktails

PX, Nectar, González byass, Jerez
£7.50
Ariyanas Dulce, Moscatel, Malaga
£15
Ariyanas Dulce, Merlot, Malaga
£14
Matusalem Cream, Oloroso/PX, VORS, González Byass, Jerez
£15

Wines by the Glass / Carafe

125ml

Vilarnau Brut Reserva, Penedès NV
125ml £7.50

Sparkling

Vilarnau Brut Rosado, Penedès NV
125ml £8

Sparkling

Colet, VATUA!, Penedès 2021
125ml £10

Sparkling

Txakoli Primo Rosado, Zarautz 2023
125ml £6.30 / 375ml £18

Xarel-lo/Tempranillo

White - Fresh, Fruity, Aromatic

Pixel Pedro Ximénez/Moscatel, Malaga 2022
£39
Binario Tempranillo Blanco, Rioja 2024
£42
La Comarcal Delmoro Merseguera, Valencia 2024
£45
Lusco Albariño, Rìas Baixas 2023
£48

Red - Juicy, Medium Bodied, Smooth

UVA 44 Syrah/Petit Verdot, Jumilla 2023
£38
Castro Ventosa Valtuille Mencía, Bierzo 2024
£44
Cauro Ventum Garnacha, Bullas 2022
£49
Quinta Milú Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero 2024
£53

Red - Generous, Rich, Warming

Parcela 12 Graciano, Castilla 2020
£39
Beronia Edición de Autor Tempranillo, Rioja 2020
£53
Lopez de Heredia, Viña Cubillo Tempranillo, Rioja 2018
£76
Matsanko Garnacha, Navarra 2021
£79

Magnums & Jeraboams

Txuria Viura, Navarra 2024
£160

White

Beronia Reserva Tempranillo, Rioja 2019
£105

Red

Envínate Albahra Garnacha, Castilla-La-Mancha 2023
£125

Red

Vallemayor, Viña Ceredina Tempranillo, Rioja 2016
£125

Red

Rare & Iconic Spanish Wines

Zarate, Balado, Rías Baixas 2024
£105

White

José Gil, Calado del Espino, Rioja 2022
£115

White

Remelluri Blanco, Rioja 2022
£170

White

Sweet Sherry and Dessert Wine

75ml

Micaela Cream Oloroso/PX, Sanlúcar
75ml £6.50

Bodegas Barón

Xixarito Moscatel, Sanlúcar
75ml £8.50

Bodegas Barón

Nectar PX, Jerez
75ml £7.50

González Byass

A Spanish chorizo and pepper skewer with sauce at Curado Bar

Curado Bar

Curado Bar is compact, sociable and built for the pleasure of ordering one more plate. The Guildhall Place bar looks to Spain for its produce as well as its recipes, with conservas, cured meats, cheeses, sherry and vermut sitting naturally beside hot tapas. Sit downstairs for the livelier Basque-bar energy or upstairs when conversation matters more than the bustle. Either way, it is an excellent first stop for an evening around the stadium quarter.

A good order moves between salt, crunch and richness. Boquerones and a simple pintxo sharpen the appetite; croquetas and patatas bravas add comfort; aubergine, chorizo or a fish cazuela bring deeper flavours. A charcuterie board makes sense for a larger group, but two diners will see more of the kitchen by choosing several smaller dishes. Ask for a wine or sherry match rather than defaulting to the familiar, as the drinks list is part of what makes Curado distinctive.

Address: 2 Guildhall Place, Cardiff CF10 1EB

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Curado Bar Menu

Pintxos

All pintxos are £4. Dietary legend: ve* - vegan option available, ve - vegan, gf - gluten free.

Bechamel de jamón con jamón crujiente
£4

jamón bechamel with crispy jamón on toasted bread

Sobrasada y miel
£4

soft chorizo, ground pumpkin seeds and honey on toasted bread

Alcachofa, jamón y mermelada de cebolla roja
£4

jamón wrapped artichoke, red onion marmalade on toasted bread

Morcilla, pimiento del piquillo y queso de cabra
£4

warm black pudding, piquillo pepper and goat’s cheese on toasted bread

Mejillones en escabeche
£4

pickled mussels with vegetable picadillo, tomato marmalade on toasted bread

Ensaladilla Rusa
£4

bonito tuna, potato, carrot, olive, anchovy and egg russian salad

Mojama agridulce
£4

air dried tuna, goat’s cheese, tomato, almonds, aged balsamic vinegar and honey on toasted bread

Gildas
£4

cantabrian anchovies, green peppers and gordal pitted olives (gf)

Tortilla y allioli
£4

potato omelette, allioli, piquillo pepper on toasted bread

Queso azul y miel
£4

blue cheese, cream cheese, piquillo pepper, walnut and honey on toasted bread

Berenjena frita con queso
£4

deep fried aubergine with mahón cheese, tomate frito and black olives

Champiñones rellenos de puerro y mahón
£4

leek, mahón and black olive stuffed flat mushroom (gf)

Para Picar | Light Bites

Dietary legend: ve - vegan, gf - gluten free.

Pan
£4

crusty Galician bread (ve)

Pan con tomate
£4

toasted cristal bread with tomato, garlic and olive oil (ve)

Patatas fritas
£5

crisps cooked in olive oil and salted (ve)

Pan con allioli y aceite
£5

crusty Galician bread with allioli, oil and vinegar

Aceitunas
£5

selection of olives (ve)(gf)

Tortilla de la casa
£5

slow cooked potato and onion omelette with allioli (gf)

Almendras
£5

Valencian fried and salted almonds (ve)(gf)

Cortezos de cerdo fritas
£5

Iberian pork scratchings (gf)

Manchego y membrillo
£6

raw ewe’s milk cheese from La Mancha with sweet quince jelly (gf)

Enlatados | Tinned

All tinned items are gluten free.

Sardinillas en aceite de oliva 120g
£6

16-20 little sardines packed in olive oil

Caballa en aceite de oliva 120g
£7

Atlantic fished mackerel in olive oil

Bonito del norte en aceite de oliva 120g
£7

Line caught white tuna, conserved & packed in olive oil

Mejillones en escabeche 120g
£8

Mussels from the Rias Baixas in paprika and vinegar marinade

Ventresca de bonito del norte 111g
£15

Belly of line caught white tuna in olive oil

Berberechos natural 115g
£15

Galician cockles, cooked & preserved in its own juices

Tapa | Small Plates

Croquetas
£5

deep fried béchamel croquetas with a choice of cheese or jamón

Patatas Bravas
£6

fried potatoes dusted with salt and paprika with mojo picón and allioli

Calamares a la romana
£6

dusted and fried calamari with lemon

Ensalada de Tomate
£6 / Add Ventresca tuna + £5

Tomato salad with a spicy guindilla salsa (Add Ventresca tuna for £5)

Espinacas con garbanzos
£6

a classic Andalusian spinach and chickpea stew

Boquerones
£7

large pickled white anchovies, dressed with extra-virgin olive oil

Platos de la Casa | House Plates

Dietary legend: ve* - vegan option available, ve - vegan, gf - gluten free.

Berenjenas fritas con miel de caña y romesco
£8

fried, battered aubergine with romesco sauce, drizzled with molasses from Malaga (Ve)

Ensalada de pimiento
£9

warm roasted pepper, marinated in thyme and garlic, topped with whipped goats cheese and a sprinkling of hazelnuts (gf)(Ve*)

Chorizo a la sidra
£9

chorizo braised in El Gaitero Asturian cider (gf)

Pringá
£10

Andalusian style pulled pork, spreadable chorizo and black pudding with mojo rojo and crusty Galician bread

Champiñones al ajillo
£10

garlic mushrooms, cooked in sherry and cream, served on toast (Ve*)

Ensalada de broccoli
£10

Roasted broccoli and cavolo nero with garlic sauce, crushed salted almonds and a citrus vinaigrette (Ve)

Mojama agridulce
£10

air dried tuna with goats cheese, almonds, aged balsamic and honey (gf)

Alcachofa asado con pimientos y romesco
£10

roasted artichoke with piquillo peppers, spring onion and an almond and red pepper sauce (ve, gf)

Cecina con queso de oveja curado
£11

air dried beef, topped with matured ewe’s milk cheese and olive oil (gf)

Jamón patatas fritas y huevo
£14

fried potatoes with hand carved jamón, topped with a crispy fried egg (gf)

Carpaccio de bacalao y escavdali
£12

Carpaccio of salt cod with roasted aubergine, onion, peppers and black olives (gf)

Secreto Ibérico a la brasa
£14

chargrilled garlic and thyme marinated pork, served pink with lemon, allioli and Padrón peppers (gf)

Carpaccio de bacalao y escalivada
£12

Carpaccio of salt cod with roasted aubergine, onion, peppers and black olives (gf)

Especiales de la Casa | House Specials

Dietary legend: gf - gluten free.

Ensalada de queso de cabra
£13

baked goat’s cheese on bread, mixed leaf salad, sweet roasted pepper, fruit & nuts & a balsamic dressing

Bacalao con tomate
£15

pan seared fillet of cod served with slow baked tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil (gf)

Tomahawk de cerdo
£15

Tender tomahawk cut of pork from PDO Teruel, served with a rich sage and sweet onion butter (gf)

Chistorra y ensalada de garbanzos
£15

Chistorra sausage (a thin chorizo style sausage) with a warm chickpea salad and garlic allioli (gf)

Carrillada de cerdo ibérico
£16

Slow braised Salamancan ibérico pig cheek with pickled fennel & piquillo pepper ketchup (gf)

Tataki de solomillo
£16

Teruel pork tenderloin, mojo rojo sauce with an olive and roasted pepper salsa (gf)

Charcutería y Quesos | Meats and Cheeses

Select your artisan meats and cheeses from the list below. Served with picos sticks, banderillas, apricot and almond wheel, mixed nuts and sweet apple membrillo (gf available). 1 option - £5, 4 options - £16. Dietary legend: P - pasteurised cheese, R - raw cheese.

Queso de la semana

Ask our team about or artisanal weekly cheese specials

La Peralzola

grainy, blue ewe’s milk cheese (P)

Cabrales

strong, blue, Asturian cow’s milk cheese (P)

Navegante

smooth creamy blue from Asturias (P)

Queso oveja de romero

semi mature ewe’s milk cheese, pressed with rosemary

Garrotxa

semi-hard goat’s cheese from Catalunya (P)

Manchego añejo

strong ewe’s milk cheese (R)

Idiazábal

strong, light, smoked ewe’s milk cheese from the Basque country (R)

Tetilla

Galician soft, creamy cow’s milk cheese (P)

Mahón curado

cave aged, strong cow’s milk cheese from Menorca (R)

Queso con trufa

ewe’s milk cheese with truffle (R)

Charcuteria de la semana

Ask our team about our limited edition meat specials

Jamón gran reserva

hand carved, 24 month aged serrano ham

Lomo

pork loin, cured with paprika and olive oil

Chorizo Ibérico

cured sausage made from Ibérico pork

Salchichón Ibérico

salami style sausage using Ibérico pork

Sobrasada

soft and rich spreadable chorizo

Cecina de León

classic smoke cured beef PDO Leon

Morcón

chorizo style salami using lean duro pork, from Salamanca

Coppa de Duroc

Duroc pork neck tenderloin

Queso de la semana

Ask our team about our artisanal weekly cheese specials

Jamón 75% raza Ibérica de Marcial
£5 / extra + £3

hand carved, 4 year cured, acorn fed Ibérico pig (£3 extra)

Platos de Jamón | Jamón Plates

Plato de jamón gran reserva 50g
£9

24 month, air dried white pig, hand carved by us

Plato de jamón 75% raza Ibérica de Marzial 50g
£16

Aged for four years and hand selected. 75% raza ibérica, Jamon from Marcial in DO Guijuelo, hand carved by us

A thin-crust vegetable pizza at Cafe Citta in Cardiff

Cafe Citta

Cafe Citta is the small, family-run Italian restaurant that rewards planning. There are few tables, the open kitchen fills the room with the heat of the oven, and the atmosphere feels closer to a neighbourhood trattoria than a busy city-centre venue. The appeal is direct: well-made pizza, generous pasta and warm service in a space where the kitchen is always in view. It suits couples and small groups far better than a large party.

Pizza is the clearest benchmark, with a thin base, crisp edge and toppings that remain balanced instead of overloaded. Daily pasta specials can be just as rewarding, particularly when the sauce and main ingredient are allowed to lead, while a baked dish offers the richer alternative. Check the specials board before settling on an order and leave room for an Italian dessert. Demand and the compact room make advance booking sensible, especially at the end of the week.

Address: 4 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 1BG

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Cafe Citta Menu

Antipasti

Light Bites & Starters

Gamberoni Saltati
£7.50

with bread, king prawns sauteed with chillie, garlic, wine & fresh tomatoes

Caprese (V)
£5.90

Fresh buffalo mozzarella with vine tomatoes, basil, oregano dressed with extra virgin olive oil

Antipasto Italiano
£7

Parma ham, salami, olives, artichokes & sunblushed tomatoes with bread

Salsicce & Spinaci
£5.90

Sauteed italian sausage with spinach, chillies & garlic

Bruschetta (V)
£5

Toasted bread rubbed with garlic & topped with fresh ripe tomatoes, oregano, basil, olives & extra virgin olive oil

Bruschetta al Funghi
With mushrooms & creamy Pancetta £6.90 / Topped with fresh buffalo mozzarella £6.90

With mushrooms & creamy Pancetta – £6.90; Topped with fresh buffalo mozzarella – £6.90

Melanzane alla Parmigiana (V)
£5.90

Layers of aubergine baked with Napol sauce, mozzarella & Parmesan

Polenta al Ragu
£5

Home made Slabs of corn maize topped with metted dolcelatte cheese & rocket

Polenta con Dolcelatte (V)
£5

Home made slabs of corn maize topped with metted dolcelatte cheese & rocket

Bowl of Olives (V)
£3.50

with warmed bread

Buffalo Mozzarella & Parma Ham
£5.90

Pasta

Lasagna
£9.90

With tomato, ground beef & pork & bechamel sauce

Gnocchi (V)
£9.90

Potato gnocchi with docelatte cheese & spinach sauce

Gnocchi
£9.90

with our own bolognese sauce

Linguine Pescatora
£10.50

with mixed seafood, garlic, chilli a little tomato sauce and white wine

Tagliatelle Bolognese
£9.50

with our own fresh bolognese sauce

Tagliatelle Funghi e Gamberetti
£9.90

with sauteed prawns & mushrooms in a light white wine & cream sauce

Linguine Citta (V)
£9

Sunblushed tomatoes, ricotta cheese, cream, roasted pinenuts a little chilli & rocket

Linguine Aglio e Olio (V)
£8.50 / with prawns £9.90

Garlic & extra virgin olive oil with a little chilli, olives & fresh tomatoes

Linguine alla Puttanesca (V)
£8.90 / with prawns £9.90

Olivers, capers, ancholvies & Chillies in a plum tomato sauce

Penne Vegetariane (V)
£9.90

Roasted peppers, mushrooms, grilled aubergines & courgettes in a Napoli sauce

Penne Arrabbiata (V)
£8.50 / with free range chicken £9.90 / with italian sausage £9.90

Roasted peppers, mushrooms, grilled aubergines & courgettes in a Napoli sauce

Linguine al Pesto (V)
£8.90 / with free range chicken £9.90

Our own basil & pinenut pesto sauce with a little cream

Linguine Amatriciana
£8.90

Napoli sauce, sauteed pancetta, chilli, onion & garlic

Tagliatelle Carbonara
£8.90

Sauteed pancetta, cream, egg yolk & parmesan

Pizza

Approx 12" - Using our own pizza dough with a base of plum tomatoes, herbs & Mozzarella. Starter pasta portion or small pizza £2.00 off menu price.

Margherita (V)
£7.90

Fresh basil & oregano

Diavola
£9.90

Pepper sausage, roasted peppers & Chilli

Prosciutto e Funghi
£9.50

Ham & mushroom

Quattro Stagioni
£9.90

Ham, mushroom, artichokes & olives

Salame e Caprino
£9.50

Salami, roasted peppers & soft goats cheese

Patate (V)
£8.50

Thinly sliced potatoes, rosemary, garlic & black pepper

Padana
£9

Salami, shavings of parmesan & red onion

Pollo
£9.50

Chicken stripes, red onion & brie

Vegetariana (V)
£9.50

Grilled aubergine, roasted peppers, courgette & mushrooms

Parma (V)
£9.90

Tomato base with fresh tomato and once out of oven topped with parma ham, buffalo mozzarella, rocket & basil infused olive oil

Marinara (V)
£7.90

Tomato base, garlic, oregano, fresh basil and olives no cheese

Pizzotto
£11

Rolled up pizza filled with parma ham, rocket & courgette

Citta
£9.50

Parma ham, rocket & parmesan shavings

Dolcelatte e Funghi (V)
£9.50

Dolcelatte with mushrooms

Pizza Romana (V)
£9.50

Anchovies, capers & olives

Pizza Ricotta (V)
£9.50

Ricotta, roasted pinenuts, rocket & sunblushed tomatoes

Secondi – Main Courses

Pollo alla Milanese
£12.50

Breast of chicken, flattened, bread crumbed & topped with melted mozzarella served with sauteed potatoes and mixed salad

Pollo alla Romana
£12.90

Whole chicken breast with Parma ham & sage in a white wine sauce served with sauteed potatoes & mixed salad

Salsicce Saltate
£9.50

Italian sausages, pan fried with aubergines, courgettes, peppers & potatoes with balsamic vinegar

Insalata di Pollo
£8.90

Mixed leaf & rocket salad with red onion, vine tomatoes & cucumber topped sauteed strips of chicken

Innsalata Vegetariana (V)
£7.50

Mixed leaf and rocket salad with tomatoes, dolcelatte cheese and crushed walnuts

Contorni – Side Dishes

Insalata Mista
£3.50

A mixed salad

Insalata di Pomodoro
£3.50

Tomato & red onion salad

Patate
£3.90

Sauteed Rosemary Potatoes

Garlic Bread
£2
Garlic Bread with Cheese
£2.90
Garlic Pizza
£3.50
Homemade Bread
£1.50
Double pepperoni and hot honey pizza from Pizza Pilgrims

Pizza Pilgrims Cardiff

Pizza Pilgrims gives the High Street a bright, easy-going pizzeria with the speed for lunch and enough energy for a casual night out. Its Neapolitan dough is soft and blistered at the rim, so the best pizzas combine a small number of assertive toppings rather than piling on extras. The Cardiff branch is especially useful for families and mixed groups because the menu covers meat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free needs without losing its playful character.

The Margherita and Marinara Extra show the dough most clearly, while double pepperoni with hot honey adds sweetness, salt and heat. Salsiccia with friarielli offers a more savoury contrast, and cacio e pepe balls make a strong shared opener. One pizza per person is the simplest rhythm, with a starter split across the table. The room can be noisy when it is busy, but that is part of the appeal for a spontaneous meal near the castle and arcades.

Address: 1–4 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1PX

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Pizza Pilgrims City Centre Menu

Pizzas

All pizzas are made with double fermented dough and baked at 500°C. Gluten-free base available for most pizzas (not Carbonara or guest pizzas) at an extra cost of £1.5. Halal pepperoni and mozzarella available at no extra cost. Plant-based burrata available on request.

Che Cavolo

Cream of kale base, guanciale, fresh burrata, crushed toasted panko and a lemon & olive oil emulsion.

Marinara Extra

San Marzano tomato DOP, Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes, garlic herb oil, oregano & extra virgin olive oil. Add burrata: 3.5 (AKA the ultimate Margherita).

Margherita

San Marzano tomato DOP, Fior di Latte mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil. Available vegan.

Bufala Margherita

Our margherita but taken up a notch with fresh Mozzarella di Bufala DOP.

Pizz& Love

Artichoke hearts, sautéed mushrooms, olives, red onion, San Marzano tomato DOP, plant-based mozzarella & basil. Switch to normal Fior di Latte mozzarella - FREE.

Vegan Margherita

The Neapolitan classic, with vegan burrata, tomato, basil and olive oil.

Aubergine Parmigiana

Baked aubergine parmigiana, Fior di Latte mozzarella & basil.

Nduja

Nduja di Spilinga DOP, San Marzano tomato DOP, Fior di Latte mozzarella & basil. Available vegan.

Mushroom & Truffle

A ricotta base with Fior di Latte mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms & white truffle oil.

Amalfi Coast

Cetaran anchovies DOP from Amalfi, Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP tomatoes, Fior di Latte mozzarella, olives, capers, garlic herb oil & basil.

Double Pepperoni & Hot Honey

Two types of pepperoni, San Marzano tomato DOP, FDL mozzarella, basil & house-made hot honey. Available halal.

Carbonara Pizza

The pizza version of the pasta classic. Crispy guanciale bacon, Pecorino Romano DOP, Fior di Latte mozzarella, black pepper, al dente spaghetti & egg yolk.

You’ve Got Maiale

Nduja, Italian sausage, pepperoni, San Marzano tomato DOP, Fior di Latte mozzarella, red onion & balsamic glaze.

The 8-Cheese

Twice as good as a 4-cheese. 1. Ricotta 2. Buffalo mozzarella 3. FDL mozzarella 4. Gorgonzola DOP 5. Ricotta Salata 6. Provola 7. Pecorino Romano DOP 8. Burrata. Finished with smoked chilli jam.

Salsiccia e Friarielli

Italian roasted sausage, wild broccoletti sautéed with garlic & chilli, smoked mozzarella & basil.

Principessa DOP

18 month Prosciutto di Parma DOP, Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP tomatoes, 24 month Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, rocket leaves & extra virgin olive oil.

Sides & Salads

Cacio e pepe balls

Crispy spaghetti balls made with Pecorino cheese & black pepper.

Smoked mozzarella bites

Rolled in a light breadcrumb & fried to cheese pull perfection. Served with smoked chilli jam.

Artichokes fritti

Fried in a panko crust with garlic & herb dip.

Garlic flatbread sharer

With our house-made garlic herb oil & Fior di Latte mozzarella.

Rocket Salad

Fresh rocket leaves with Parmesan shavings, olive oil & lemon.

Italian Bean Salad

Cannellini beans, red onions, Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes, garlic oil, red wine vinegar and basil.

Napoli side salad

A classic Greek salad but with Ricotta Salata & Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes.

Cavolo nero Caesar side salad

Cavolo nero leaves, Caesar dressing, fried breadcrumbs & Parmesan shavings.

Aperitivo

XL Sicilian Nocellara Olives

Served with olive oil & fennel taralli crackers.

Fonzies

Italy’s favourite crisps!

Crust Dippers

For every crust dipper sold we make a donation to Make-A-Wish UK.

Calabrian Chilli
Truffle
Garlic & Herb
Hot Honey
Caesar

Extra Toppings

Fresh garlic & chilli on us!

Italian Roasted Ham
Mushrooms
Nduja / Vduja (ve)
Rocket
Double Mozzarella
Artichoke Hearts
Anchovies
Burrata
Olives
Double Pepperoni

Two types of pepperoni, San Marzano tomato DOP, FDL mozzarella, basil & house-made hot honey.

After Pizza

Tiramisu alla Nutella

Our house tiramisu, loaded with Nutella, a shot of Neapolitan espresso & served back in the jar.

Sicilian lemon sorbet

Light & fresh, served in its own skin.

Nutella Pizza Ring

A ring of pizza dough stuffed full of Nutella & ricotta, baked in our oven. Served with vanilla ice cream & even more Nutella.

Pistachio Affogato

Our dream twist on the classic gelato & coffee combo.

Gelato
One scoop £3 / Two scoops £5 / Three scoops £7

Vanilla, chocolate, pistachio, strawberry. One scoop for £3, Two scoops for £5, Three scoops for £7.

Beer and Cider

Birra Moretti (4.6%)

Pint

Sale di Mare Unfiltered (4.8%)

bottle / pint

Beavertown Neck Oil IPA (4.3%)

330 ml can / pint

Ichnusa Sardinian Lager (4.7%)

330ml bottle

Gipsy Hill Gluten Free PA (4%)

330ml can

Lucky Saint (0.5%)

330ml bottle

Italian Red Apple Cider (4.5%)

330ml bottle

After Pizza Drinks

Ambassador's Espresso Martini

Shaken with Frangelico liqueur and served with a Ferrero Rocher.

Tiramisu alla Nutella

Our house tiramisu, loaded with Nutella, a shot of Neapolitan espresso & served back in the jar.

Nutella pizza ring

A ring of pizza dough stuffed full of Nutella & ricotta, baked in our oven. Served with vanilla ice cream & even more Nutella.

Frozen Sicilian lemon

Light & fresh, served in its own skin.

Pistachio affogato

Our dream twist on the classic gelato & coffee combo.

Ice Cold Shots

Brought straight from our freezer to your table.

Pococello
Limoncello
Cherry Negroni
Amaro Liqueur
Italian Grappa

Espresso

Kimbo Neapolitan espresso

Single or Double

Kids Menu

Kids Meal includes half size margherita pizza (add up to 2 toppings), orange or apple juice (200ml), and a scoop of ice cream topped with nutella.

Kids Meal

Half Size Margherita Pizza (add up to two toppings), Orange Juice / Apple Juice (200ml), Scoop of ice cream topped with nutella.

Cocktails

House spirits

Single or double serves of rum, gin, vodka or tequila with mixer of choice.

Aperol / Campari Spritz

Aperol or Campari, with prosecco, soda, orange, olive.

Pilgrim Spritz

Pococello Limoncello, prosecco, elderflower, mint, soda, lemon.

Watermelon & strawberry Daiquiri

Watermelon and strawberry juice, lemon, golden rum, mint. Shaken and served on ice.

Spicy pineapple Margarita

100% agave blanco tequila, pineapple, lime, chilli, Tajin rim.

Classic Negroni

Campari, East London gin, Martini Rosso, orange.

Cherry Negroni

The Classic, stirred with Amarena cherries for a lighter, sweeter hit.

Wine

White and Red available in 175ml / 250ml / 750ml. Fizz available in 125ml / 750ml. Rosé available in 175ml / 250ml / 750ml.

Abruzzo White

Lively & clean Pinot Grigio

Abruzzo Red

Warm & smoky Montepulciano

Pilgrims Fizz

Zesty & lively

Pink Prosecco

Juicy & fresh

Cerasuolo Doc

Fruity & dry

Soft Drinks

Shaken peach iced tea

Iced tea, Italian peach syrup, lemon.

Amalfi lemonade

Lemon, elderflower, mint, soda.

Italian cherry soda

Amarena cherry syrup, soda, orange.

Aranciata

Sparkling Italian orange. (275ml bottle)

Chinotto

Bitter orange soda from Liguria. (275ml bottle)

Cedrata
£3.95

Iconic citrus soda using the Calabrian cedro fruit. (180ml bottle)

Coke

(330ml can)

Diet Coke

(330ml can)

Coke Zero

(330ml can)

Orange juice

(200ml glass)

Apple juice

(200ml glass)

San Pellegrino sparkling

(500ml bottle)

Acqua Panna still

(500ml bottle)

Pan-fried fish with mussels, potatoes and greens at The Potted Pig

The Potted Pig

The Potted Pig sits below High Street in a former bank vault, pairing a memorable room with seasonal Welsh cooking. Stone walls and low light create the sense of a hidden restaurant, yet the menu stays grounded in good local produce rather than theatre. Fish comes through the nearby market, breads and other ingredients are linked to named suppliers, and the kitchen changes dishes with the calendar. It is particularly well suited to anniversaries and relaxed Sunday lunch.

The namesake potted pig is the natural introduction when it appears, while slow-cooked beef, ox-cheek pasta and carefully handled fish show the kitchen's range. Vegetable sides are treated as part of the plate, not decoration, and larger feasting dishes can turn a group booking into a proper occasion when arranged in advance. Recent feedback is strong overall but less uniform on value and exact cooking, so seasonal dishes and the team's best current produce are wiser choices than ordering by habit.

Address: 27 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1PU

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Sunday Lunch Starters

Sample menu, subject to change based on availability of local and seasonal produce.

HOMEMADE SOUP OF THE DAY

vg, ve - served with toasted sourdough bread

ARANCINI

Italian rice balls filled with roasted red pepper & Goat's cheese coated in panko bread crumbs & deep fried served with house salad garnish & homemade aioli

WHITEBAIT

Lightly dusted with English mustard, cayenne pepper, served with rocket leaves & homemade aioli

WELSH RAREBIT

Welsh cheddar cheese & ale served on toasted sourdough, topped with fresh rocket

Sunday Lunch Mains

Roast, unhurried, the room slower than usual. The best way to spend a Sunday. No bookings rushed, no tables turned twice.

ROASTED LEMON & THYME CHICKEN
WELSH TOPSIDE OF BEEF
WELSH PORK BELLY
WELSH LAMB SHOULDER

£4 supplement

FISH OF THE DAY
CRISPY POLENTA & LEEK TERRINE
Our famous sharing board for two

Roast Beef, Pork Belly & Lamb Shoulder - £10 supplement

Sunday Lunch Desserts

HOMEMADE TIRAMISU

Italian custard dessert, layered with espresso soaked Savoiradi biscuits topped with roasted almond flakes

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

House speciality, made using a well guarded secret recipe! Served with warm toffee sauce & homemade luxury vanilla ice cream, truly amazing!

AFFOGATO

A scoop of luxury homemade vanilla ice cream drowned in a shot of freshly made hot espresso

HOMEMADE ICE CREAMS & SORBETS

Please ask for our daily selection of freshly made luxury sorbets & ice creams

Starters

Coconut King Prawns

Succulent King Prawns, coated with crispy coconut panko breadcrumbs, served with fresh mango & lime salsa finished with house salad

Ham Hock Terrine

6 Hour slow braised ham hock & smoked aubergine terrine served with toasted sourdough & a cauliflower, broccoli & fennel piccalilli

Rabbit & Chicken Terrine

Braised rabbit & chicken with capers, cornichons & lemon served with fresh fig & apple chutney & toasted sourdough

Garlic Focaccia
£5.95

Alex Gooch's award-winning Italian bread with olive oil & balsamic.

Marinated Olives
£6.95

Mixed pitted olives marinated in garlic, thyme and olive oil.

Crispy Cockles
£5.95

Delicately seasoned with salt & vinegar, served with lemon & garlic aioli.

Padron Peppers
£6.95

Blistered and dressed with Maldon sea salt & roasted red pepper purée.

Potted Pig
£11.95

Our signature dish. Tender pulled pork infused with nutmeg & mace, house pickles, compound butter & sourdough.

Welsh Rarebit
£7.95

Welsh cheddar cheese & ale béchamel sauce layered on sautéed leeks & finished with pickled red onion.

Lamb Croquettes
£10.95

Crispy lamb croquettes served on whipped mint feta, roasted red pepper purée & toasted pine nuts.

Mussels
£10.95 / £21.95

A generous portion of fresh mussels cooked in a chef's rotating weekly sauce, inspired by the best seasonal produce.

Prawn Cocktail
£10.95

King & Atlantic prawns with baby gem lettuce salad, bound in our house brandy & Tabasco Marie Rose sauce, served with toasted focaccia.

Homemade Arancini
£9.95

Italian rice balls coated in Panko breadcrumbs & deep fried.

Smoked Mackerel Pâté
£10.95

Freshly made mackerel and horseradish pâté with pickled cucumber & dill served with toasted sourdough

Seasonal Soup
£8.95

Made in house using seasonal fresh ingredients. Served with sourdough.

Seasonal Homemade Soup

Please ask for today's offering. Soup made in-house using seasonal fresh ingredients. Served with toasted sourdough. vg, gf available

Potted Pig

Our signature dish, tender pulled pork shoulder infused with nutmeg & mace. Served with house pickles, compound butter & toasted sourdough. gf available

Welsh Rarebit

Welsh cheddar cheese & ale béchamel sauce layered on sautéed leeks finished with pickled red onion. vg

Prawn Cocktail

Atlantic prawns with baby gem lettuce & fresh mixed salad leaves. Served in a homemade tomato, tabasco, brandy & lemon sauce with foccacia. gf available

Homemade Arancini

Please ask for today's offering. Italian rice balls coated in Panko breadcrumbs & deep fried. vg

Welsh Cockles, Bacon & Laverbread

Crispy cockles, bacon, laverbread, in a white wine & lemon butter sauce. Served on a toasted sourdough. gf available

Mains

Welsh Beef Brisket

8 Hour slow braised Welsh Beef brisket served with garlic & rosemary potatoes, celeriac puree, seasonal greens & a red wine & thyme jus. Topped with crispy onions

Duo of Duck

Pan fried duck breast served medium rare, crispy duck bon bon, sautéed garlic & rosemary new potatoes, seasonal greens, and a red wine & thyme jus

Venison

Tender venison steak, served pink, with roasted heritage carrots, beetroot terrine & a fresh blackberry jus

Tender Lamb Shoulder
£29.95

Eight-hour slow braised lamb shoulder served with a potato rosti, a pea & asparagus fricassee, whipped mint feta, salsa verde & red wine jus.

Duck Breast
£28.95

Served pink with Miso-charred hispi cabbage, caramelised cauliflower purée & brown butter florets with a caramel & ginger sauce.

10oz Sirloin Steak
£34.95

Sirloin steak served with triple cooked chips accompanied by a mini Caesar salad with crisp baby gem, bacon crumb, caesar dressing & parmesan.

Tender Pork Belly
£27.95

Eight-hour slow cooked pork belly, served with a potato rosti, grilled tenderstem, charred corn & Calabrian nduja sauce.

Chicken Ballotine
£26.95

Pan fried Chicken breast, chorizo jam rolled in pancetta served with a sicilian caponata & blistered padron peppers.

Fresh Market Fish

Sourced daily from Ashton’s fishmongers. Price: Market price

30 Day Dry Aged Beef Brisket
£28.95

Slow braised & served with Chimichurri, sweet potato fondant & burnt shallots.

Ox Cheek Rigatoni
£26.95

Slow braised tender Ox cheek. Served in a rich ragu sauce with mushrooms, tomatoes & parmesan.

Ravioli
£21.95

Large pasta parcels filled with today's offerings.

Fresh Fish

Please ask for today's offering. Sourced daily from Ashton's fishmongers. gf

Tender Lamb Shoulder

8 hour slow braised lamb shoulder served with a potato rosti, pea & asparagus fricassee, whipped mint feta, salsa verde & red wine jus.

Pork Belly & Fennel Ragu

Rich Italian fennel sausage & pork belly Ragu, simmered with tomatoes, garlic and herbs served over fresh pasta. gf available

Mussels

Fresh mussels cooked in a chef's rotating weekly sauce, inspired by the best seasonal produce, served with fries & sourdough. gf available

Ravioli

Large pasta parcels filled with today's offerings. vg, ve available

Chicken Piccata

Pan fried lightly breaded chicken breast basted in lemon caper butter sauce, served on a bed of rocket and Parmesan salad topped with a fried egg.

Desserts

Trio of Homemade Desserts

Chef’s Special dessert choice served with Traditional Tiramisu, Chocolate delice & seasonal frozen parfait

Panna Cotta

Homemade Seasonal Panna Cotta served with berry compote & honeycomb

Biscoff Cheesecake

Homemade Biscoff Cheesecake served with coffee Chantilly cream & coffee crumb

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Our house speciality, made using a well guarded secret recipe! Served with a warm toffee sauce & homemade luxury vanilla ice cream. vg

Carrot & Almond Cake

Vegan carrot & almond cake with a mixed berry compote, hazelnut praline & a scoop of sorbet. ve

Tiramisu

Italian custard dessert, layered with espresso soaked savoiardi biscuits topped with toasted almond flakes. vg, contains alcohol

Strawberry Panna Cotta

A silky smooth Italian dessert made with fresh cream served with basil granita & almond crumb. gf

Sides

Tenderstem Broccoli
£5.95

Chargrilled served al dente with shaved parmesan & toasted pine nuts.

Chips or Fries
£5.95

Choose between hand cut triple cooked chunky chips or skinny fries.

Seasonal Potatoes
£5.95

Sautéed in garlic butter, rosemary & thyme.

Mini Caesar Salad
£6.95

Baby gem lettuce with bacon crumb, caesar dressing & shaved Parmesan.

Padron Peppers
£6.95

Blistered and dressed with Maldon sea salt & roasted red pepper purée.

Tenderstem Broccoli
£5.95

Chargrilled served al dente with shaved parmesan & toasted pine nuts. vg, gf

Chips or Fries
£5.95

Choose between hand cut triple cooked chunky chips or skinny fries. vg

Seasonal Potatoes
£5.95

Sautéed in garlic butter, rosemary & thyme. vg

Padron Peppers
£6.95

Blistered and dressed with Maldon sea salt & roasted red pepper purée. vg, gf

Portuguese seafood stew with mussels at Ty Madeira in Cardiff

Tŷ Madeira

Tŷ Madeira brings Portuguese and Madeiran cooking to the busy southern end of St Mary Street. Skewers, fish, shellfish and hearty sauces define the menu, while the warm, bustling room makes it feel suited to families and groups. It is a generous style of restaurant: flavours are bold, portions are substantial and the atmosphere builds quickly on event nights. Diners looking for a quieter meal should choose an earlier table.

An espetada is the showpiece, with grilled meat brought to the table on a hanging skewer, but the seafood deserves equal attention. Monkfish, cod and a stew rich with mussels provide a welcome counterpoint to the grill, and a simple vegetable or potato side can balance the meal. Current diners regularly praise the skewers and seafood, although a few report uneven doneness on busy services. Ask how the kitchen recommends the meat cooked and share starters so the main dishes remain the focus.

Address: 32 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AB

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Ty Madeira Menu

Lunch Menu

Set 2 course Lunch Menu £19.95. Served 12pm – 2:30pm. Not available throughout the month of December or Rugby international dates. Note: Lunch menu offer may withdrawn at any time without notice.

Avocado Vinagrette
Soup
Pate
Sardines Grilled
Melon with Madeira Wine
Garlic Mushrooms
Spaghetti Tomato
Chicken Portuguesa

Breast of chicken cooked in tomato, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, wine, herbs & cream

Chicken Piri Piri

Breast of chicken marinated in Hot chillies, garlic, bayleaves, wine, herbs and then grilled the Portuguese way

Hake Panfried
Cod (beer battered)
Sea Bream (when available)
Salmon Grilled
Sirloin Grilled
Chicken Espetada
Pork Espetada
Chicken Au Poivre

Breast of chicken cooked in demi glace, black peppercorns, brandy, red wine and a dash of cream

Pasta Madeira

Tomato, mushrooms, peppers, garlic, onions, white wine and a touch of cream

Starters - Cold

Avocado Prawns
£9.95

with mango & pineapple

Melao with madeira or port wine
£6.95
Prawn Cocktail
£9.95
Homemade Pate
£6.95
Avocado vinaigrette
£5.45
Marinated olives
£4.50
Basket of bread
£3.90
Presunto (Portuguese dry cured Ham)
£19.95

Starters - Hot

Soup of the Day
£6.95
Wild Mushrooms & Prawns
£9.45

white wine & garlic sauce

King Prawns Piri Piri (spicy)
£11.95
Lobster Tail
£29.95
Spare Ribs grilled
£6.95
Lula Grelhada
£7.45

whole grilled squid

Madeira Seafood
£9.95

white wine, garlic & herbs

Mussels Chef or Tomato
£9.95
Pastel de Bacalhau
£6.95

Cod Fishcakes

Sardines Grelhadas (Grilled)
£6.95
Gambas
£11.45

large prawns in white wine & garlic

Deep Fried Scampi in garlic
£7.95
Blanched Whitebait
£6.95
Garlic Mushrooms
£6.45
Garlic Bread
£4.20
Bolo do Caco
£4.70

madeira traditional bread

Lulas a Ze
£7.95

squid cooked in tomato, sliced garlic, wine and herbs

Fish

See fish board or waiter for more fish. Fish sauces £3.20 extra: Portuguesa (tomato, mushrooms, peppers, garlic, white wine & herbs), Ty Madeira (fish stock, onions, english mustard, white wine, cheese and cream).

Salmon
£21.95
Hake
£21.95
Swordfish
£21.95
Monkfish
£23.95
King Prawns Madeira
£23.95

cooked in white wine , garlic & herbs

Caldeirada (traditional Portuguese fish broth)
£22.95
Arroz de Marisco (seafood rice)
£24.95

monkfish, king prawns, gamba, squid, mussels cooked in tomato, onion, garlic, white wine & peppers

Cataplana (meal for two)

Alentejana
£48.95

pork, potatoes, clams, chorizo cooked with peppers, garlic, onions & white wine

Casa
£51.95

king prawns, gambas, squid cooked with peppers, onions, garlic & white wine

Tamboril
£51.95

monkfish, mussels, prawns cooked with potatoes, peppers, onions, garlic & white wine

Tipica
£48.95

chicken, pork, potatoes, mussels cooked with peppers, onions, garlic & white wine

Ty Madeira
£67.95

king prawns, gambas, squid, lobster tail cooked with peppers, onions, garlic & white wine

Chicken

Chicken Diabo
£21.95

breast of chicken cooked in tomato, garlic, chillies, wine & herbs

Chicken Churrasco
£21.95

1/2 of chicken marinated in wine, garlic, herbs and then grilled

Chicken Piri Piri
£21.95

1/2 of chicken marinated in Hot chillies, garlic, bayleaves, wine, herbs and then grilled (the Portuguese way)

Chicken Ty Madeira
£21.95

breast of chicken cooked in onions, red peppers, white wine, herbs & cream

Chicken Portuguesa
£21.95

breast of chicken cooked in tomato, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, wine, herbs & cream

Chicken Algarve
£21.95

breast of chicken cooked in tomato, wine, ham &cheese

Espetadas

Marinated and grilled on long skewers. Add a sauce to your espetada £3.20.

Fillet of Beef
£28.95
Chicken
£21.95
Fillet of Pork
£21.95
Monkfish
£26.95
Mista (Pork, Lamb & Chicken)
£22.95
Lamb
£22.95
Monkfish & King prawns
£25.95

Steaks

Weights are approximate. Sauces £3.20 extra: Recheada (cooked with ham & cheese in a white wine, garlic & demi glace), Au poivre (demi glace, black peppercorns, brandy, red wine and a dash of cream), Portuguesa (tomato, mushrooms, peppers, garlic, onions, white wine & cream), Madeira (onions, peppers, white wine & cream), Inferno (demi glace, red wine, garlic and hot chillies), Garlic (butter), Piri Piri (tomato, onions, garlic, chillies, wine and herbs).

8oz Fillet
£33.95
10oz Sirlion
£30.95
12oz Ribeye
£32.95
16oz T-bone
£33.95
16oz Ribeye on the Bone
£33.95

Cut of the Day (minimum 28 days matured)

Check with waiter which available today. Cut your own steak: Ribeye £11.00 per 100g, Fillet £13.50 per 100g.

Ribeye
per 100g £11
Fillet
per 100g £13.50

Steak Dishes

Bife Inferno
£29.95

slices of fillet steak cooked in red wine, garlic, demi glace and hot chillies

Bife Algarve
£29.95

slices of fillet steak cooked in white wine, demi glace and garlic

Rack of Lamb
£27.95

cooked in demi glace, madeira wine, laminated garlic and fresh chillies

Pastas

Spaghetti Lobster
£32.95

cooked with chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic and herbs

Spaghetti Do Mar
£21.95

prawns, fish, mussels, squid cooked with tomato, white wine and garlic

Pasta de Frango
£21.95

made with chicken, demi glace, white wine, garlic, herbs and a touch of cream

Pasta de Bife
£24.95

made with small pieces of fillet, onions, tomato, garlic, herbs and a touch of cream

Vegetarian

Stir Fry of vegetables with pine nuts
£17.95
Arroz de cogumelos (Mushroom rice)
£17.95
Stuffed Peppers
£17.95

made with rice, mushrooms, onions and garlic

Pasta Madeira
£17.95

tomato, mushrooms, peppers, garlic, onions, white wine and a touch of cream

Side Dishes

Meals are served with potatoes and vegetables of the day.

Salad
£4.40
Portuguese Salad
£4.90
Garlic Mushrooms
£5.20
Rice Piri Piri
£4.90
Onion rings
£3.90
Rice with garlic and peas
£4.90
Sweet potatoes fries
£3.90
Cauliflower
£3.90

in batter

Milho Frito
£4

madeira special fried polenta

Veg of the season
£4.50

madeira special fried polenta

Garlic Bread
£4.20
Bolo do Caco
£4.70

Madeira traditional bread

Garlic Bread & Cheese
£4.70
Peas
£3
Peas Piri Piri
£4.50

Specials

Limited time offers. All prices are market price (M.P.).

Sea Bass

Price: M.P.

Dover Sole

Price: M.P.

Turbot

Price: M.P.

Tuna

Price: M.P.

Tiger Prawns

Price: M.P.

Octopus

Price: M.P.

Sea Bream

Price: M.P.

A wood-fired pizza with mozzarella and red onion at Ffwrnes Pizza

Ffwrnes Pizza

Ffwrnes turns a visit to Cardiff Central Market into one of the centre's most distinctive lunches. The independent pizzeria occupies the upstairs balcony, where a wood-fired oven produces compact Neapolitan pizzas with blistered crusts and a distinctly Welsh sense of place. Seating is informal and the market supplies the atmosphere, so this is a better choice for a lively daytime stop than a long, formal meal.

A Margherita or Marinara exposes the quality of the dough and tomato base, while the Jâwl Bach adds spicy salami and chilli for more force. Specials often bring Welsh produce or an inventive seasonal combination into the same disciplined format. Order one pizza each, watch the oven if a seat allows it and expect the crust to be soft at the centre in the Neapolitan style. Market hours shape the visit, so this is a lunch to plan before late-afternoon trading winds down.

Address: Stalls 231–241, First Floor, Cardiff Central Market, St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AU

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Ffwrnes Pizza Menu

Pizza

Wood-fired pizzas. Prices are for a single pizza.

Special - Hail Caesar!
£12

basil, mozzarella, pop corn vegan chicken, iceberg lettue, crispy croutons, pecorino & caesar salad dressing

Garlic bread
£6

Inspired by Anatoni's Pizzeria. Garlic & herb butter locked in a dough circle.

Franco
£11

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sucuk salami, olives, red onion & basil.

Cosacca
£9

Tomato sauce, pecorino (hard sheeps cheese), oregano, black pepper, basil & topped with more pecorino & black pepper.

DBL Pepperoni
£13

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, double pepperoni & chilli drizzle.

Fen Soz
£11

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fennel sausage, red onion, grana padano & black pepper

Funghi
£10

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil & truffle oil.

N'Dontcha
£10

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, vegan nduja & basil

Jiawl Bach
£11

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni & chillies

Margherita
£9

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil & grana padano

Marinara
£8

Tomato sauce, garlic, oregano & basil

Olive
£10

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, black olives & basil

Sobrasada
£11

White pizza, mozzarella, sobrasada, basil & raw Welsh honey.

Summer in the City
£10

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, red onions, black olives & cherry tomatoes.

Dips

Dips to accompany your pizza.

Dips
£2

Deli

Retail items for home cooking.

San Marzano SMALL
£2.20
Flour SMALL
£2.50
An open sandwich with cured ham and peppers at Wally's Kaffeehaus

Wally's Delicatessen and Kaffeehaus

Wally's combines a landmark international delicatessen with the Viennese-style Kaffeehaus upstairs. The Royal Arcade location is ideal when a full dinner would be too much but a generic café would feel forgettable. Shelves and counters downstairs celebrate cheese, charcuterie and imported pantry goods; upstairs, open sandwiches, platters, coffee and cakes turn those ingredients into a relaxed meal. The setting suits solo shoppers, catch-ups and a restorative pause between the arcades.

An open sandwich layered with cured meat or cheese makes the most direct connection to the deli, while a shared platter lets a pair compare several specialities. Add something sharp or pickled to balance the richness, then move to coffee and a pastry rather than ordering everything at once. Availability changes with the counter and the day, which is part of the pleasure. Ask what is in best condition and treat the staff's product knowledge as the menu's strongest guide.

Address: 38–46 Royal Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1AE

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Open Sandwiches

Our open sandwiches come with a side garnish of potato salad.

Eisenstadt
£9.95

Thinly sliced smoked Black Forest ham and German onion-coated salami served with Cambazola cheese, gooseberry and coriander chutney, sliced fresh tomatoes, wild rocket and finely sliced red onions on rye bread

Salzburg
£9.95

Sliced Kasseler ham and Emmenthal cheese served with green salad, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, mayonnaise, mild German mustard, dill and radish on rye bread

Tyrol
£9.95

Roast chicken breast and mild Spanish chorizo served with Manchego cheese, roasted red peppers, black olives, garlic mayonnaise and rocket on rye bread

Baden
£9.95

German dark smoked ham served with Hereford Hop cheese, ploughman's chutney, green salad, chopped balsamic onions and sliced pear on wholegrain seeded bread

Rohrbach (V)
£9.95

Perl Las cheese mixed with sun blushed tomatoes, pear, walnuts and green leaves with apricot and ginger chutney on wholegrain seeded bread

Innsbruck
£9.95

Black peppered pastrami and German onion-coated salami served with Emmenthal cheese, mild German mustard, mayonnaise and sliced dill pickles on a plain bagel

Wiener
£9.25

Marinated sweet herring served with fresh sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, cream cheese, apple, red onion and chives on rye bread

Graz (V)
£9.25

Marinated artichokes on a bed of fresh hummus with roasted peppers and sun blushed tomatoes sprinkled with Feta cheese and a pinch of rocket on seeded wholemeal bread

Styria
£9.95

Loaded Salt beef topped with Swiss Emmenthal cheese with green salad leaves, mild German mustard and pickles on rye bread

Leoben (Vegan)
£9.25

A soft flatbread loaded with crispy green leaves, a fruity carrot and coriander salad, beetroot, avocado and fresh tomatoes, topped with peanuts and relish.

Leoben (V)
£9.25

A soft flatbread with a tangy tomato relish, a rocket and balsamic onion salad, topped with beetroot and goats log cheese, finished with pine nuts and balsamic glaze.

Aufschnitt (Cold meat and cheese platters)

Wurst Aufschnitt
for 1 person £11.95 / for 2 people £21.95

A platter of assorted continental sausages, hams and salamis from our delicatessen range served with balsamic onions, feta stuffed peppers, olives and artisan breads

Kase Aufschnitt (V)
for 1 person £11.95 / for 2 people £21.95

A platter of assorted continental soft and hard cheeses from our delicatessen range served with balsamic onions, sun blushed tomatoes, olives and artisan bread and cheese crackers

Wurst and Kase Aufschnitt
for 1 person £11.95 / for 2 people £21.95

A platter of assorted continental sausages, hams and soft and hard cheeses from our delicatessen range served with balsamic onions, feta stuffed peppers, olives and artisan bread and cheese biscuits

Vegetarian Aufschnitt (V)
for 1 person £11.95 / for 2 people £21.95

A platter of assorted marinated and seasoned vegetables from our delicatessen range served with Cornish Yarg cheese, green olive tapenade, rocket and radish salad and artisan bread and cheese biscuits

Traditional Sausage Lunch

All served with Curry Ketchup and mild German Mustard.

Frikadellen with Emmental Cheese
£7.95

A Pork and Beef rissole in a soft Pretzel Roll with Emmental Cheese, served with curry ketchup, Sauerkraut, and a Dill Pickle.

Frankfurter with Emmental Cheese
£7.25

Original German Frankfurter in a soft Pretzel Roll with Emmental Cheese, served with curry ketchup, Sauerkraut, and a Dill Pickle.

Frikadellen and Frankfurter with Emmental Cheese
£10.95

Frikadellen and German Frankfurter in a soft Pretzel Roll with Emmental Cheese, served with curry ketchup, Sauerkraut, and a Dill Pickle.

Sausage Platter
£7.95

A Selection of three Bavarian Sausages served with Artisan Bread, mustard and Curry Ketchup

Salads

Our salads are served on crispy mixed salad leaves with a soft Bavarian pretzel roll and butter.

Herring Salad
£8.45

Sweet Marinated Herring mixed with Red Onions, Balsamic Onions, crunchy Radish, fresh Tomatoes, and Dill Pickles. Dressed with Cream and Zesty Lemon, and garnished with Apple slices.

House Salad (V/Vegan option available)
£6.95

Fresh Tomatoes, Cucumber, Roasted Red Peppers, Red Onion, and Pitted Black Olives; topped with Cashew Nuts, Mixed Seeds, tangy Feta Cheese and a Spiced Mango Dressing

Steak frites with house sauce at Maison de Bœuf in Cardiff

Maison de Bœuf

Maison de Bœuf compresses a Parisian steak-frites restaurant into Castle Arcade. Red banquettes, closely set tables and warm lighting create an intimate mood, and the concise food menu keeps the evening focused. It is an obvious date-night choice, but the straightforward format also works after shopping or before drinks: choose a classic starter, follow with steak and leave the kitchen to repeat what it does most often.

French onion soup, escargots or the twice-baked cheese soufflé provide contrasting beginnings. The house speciality is sliced steak with crisp fries, green salad and its savoury sauce, while a plant-based version gives non-meat eaters a considered alternative. Crème brûlée or tarte tatin supplies the traditional finish when available. The dining room is small and the tables turn at a measured pace, so reserve for a special evening and keep the order close to the restaurant's core strengths.

Address: 21 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BU

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Maison de Boeuf Menu

Prix Fixe

Fixed price menus. Deux Plats: starter or dessert & main course £31.95. Complet: starter, main course & dessert £37.95.

Deux Plats
£31.95

Starter or dessert & main course fixed price menu.

Complet
£37.95

Starter, main course & dessert fixed price menu.

Entrée

To Start. Vegan option also available upon request.

Soufflé Cuit Deux Fois au Fromage Fumé
£13.95

Twice Baked Smoked Cheese Soufflé. (V)

Soupe à L’Oignon Française Classique
£13.95

Classic French Onion Soup with a Rich Beef Broth and Cheese.

Escargots au Beurre d’Ail Noir & Herbes
£14.95

6 Escargots with Garlic Butter & Herbs.

Plat Principal

Main Course. Allergens: Please speak to a member staff for ALL dietary requirements. Note: We are NOT a nut or allergen free environment.

Spécialité Maison - Steak Frites, Sauce Secrète & Petite Salade Verte
£25.95

House Speciality Steak with French Fries, Secret Sauce & Green Salad. Note: sauce contains nuts.

Steak à Base De Plantes Et Sauce
£25.95

Plant Based Steak with French Fries & Maison De Boeuf Secret Sauce. (V)

Dessert Pour Finir

To Finish.

Crème Brûlée
£9.45

Creme Brûlée.

Tarte Tatin Avec Glace Vanille
£11.95

French Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream.

Paris Brest Pâte à Choux
£11.95

Classic French Dessert with a Choux Pastry Base, Filled With Hazelnut Praline Mousse & Topped with Hazelnuts.

Trio de Fromages Français Avec son Pain et ses Raisins
£14.95

3 Cheeses, Homemade Chutney, Grapes & Bread (£5 supplement).

Cocktail

Classic Cocktails Also Available On Request.

Martini Francais
£11.70

Bleu Sur Bleu Vodka, Chambord, Lime, Pineapple, Vanilla.

Midnight In Paris
£13.20

Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, Orange Bitters.

Colada A La Peche
£12.35

Coconut Rum, Peach Liqueur, Double Cream, Pineapple.

Raspberry Beret
£12.90

Pink Gin, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Lime, Sugar, Raspberry.

Aperitif

La Fee Absinthe
25ml £6.50 / 50ml £13

French / Grand Wormwood Absinthe / 68% ABV

Avallen Calvados
25ml £5.20 / 50ml £10.40

French / Oak Aged Apple Calvados / 40% ABV

Pastis Henri Bardouin
25ml £4.50 / 50ml £9

French / Star Anise & Wormwood / 45% ABV

Benedictine D.O.M
25ml £4.50 / 50ml £9

French / Deo Optimo Maximo / 40% ABV

Gin

Double Or Nothing London Dry
25ml £4.95 / 50ml £9.90

Accompaniment: Fresh Grapefruit

Pink Ribbon Pink Strawberry
25ml £5.75 / 50ml £11.50

Accompaniment: Fresh Lime & Grapefruit

Club Tropicana
25ml £5.75 / 50ml £11.50

Accompaniment: Fresh Lime & Pineapple

Hendricks
25ml £6.19 / 50ml £12.38

Accompaniment: Fresh Cucumber

Rhum

Admiral Vernon’s Old J Tiki Fire
25ml £8.29

Bajan / High-Strength / Spiced Rum / 75.5% ABV

New Grove Honey
25ml £5.09 / 50ml £10.18

Mauritian / Honey Flavoured Rum Liqueur / 26%

Kraken Black Spiced
25ml £5.19 / 50ml £10.38

Guyanese / Black Spiced Rum / 40% ABV

Sailor Jerry Spiced
25ml £5.09 / 50ml £10.18

Caribbean / Blended Spiced / 40% ABV

Whisky

Glenfiddich 12 Yr
25ml £5.49 / 50ml £10.98

Single Malt Scotch Whisky / 43% ABV

Glenmorangie 10Yr
25ml £5.99 / 50ml £11.98

Single Malt Scotch Whisky / 40% ABV

Monkey Shoulder
25ml £5.19 / 50ml £10.38

Blended Scotch Whisky / 40% ABV

Port Charlotte 10 Yr Old
25ml £7.19 / 50ml £14.38

Islay Scotch Whisky / 50% ABV

Bière

Draught and bottled beers.

Bière Napoleon
Pint £7.10 / Half £3.75

Crisp & Refreshing Lager

Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
Pint £7.49 / Half £3.89

Wheat Beer with a Hint of Citrus

Guinness
Pint £7.10 / Half £3.75

Creamy Black Irish Stout

Inch’s Riversider
Pint £7.10 / Half £3.75

Premium Apple Cider

Cafè

Espresso
£2.90 / £3.10
Americano
£3.80 / £4
Latte
£3.95 / £4.20

Soft Drinks

Water (750ml) - Still / Sparkling
£5.59
Glass of Juice - Apple / Orange / Pineapple
£3.35
Lemonade
£2.95

Final Thoughts

The centre's best restaurants are close together but far from interchangeable. Pasture offers the most complete special-occasion steak experience, Asador 44 brings precision and Spanish depth to the grill, and Curado turns a few small plates into the start of a memorable night. Cafe Citta and Ffwrnes reward diners who value independent character, while Pizza Pilgrims is easier for a spontaneous group with different dietary needs.

Choose The Potted Pig for a seasonal meal in a room unlike any other, Tŷ Madeira for generous Portuguese cooking, Wally's for an arcade lunch or coffee, and Maison de Bœuf for a focused date-night menu. Whatever the plan, check the day's menu, allow extra time around stadium events and book the smaller dining rooms ahead. Cardiff city centre is at its best when the restaurant shapes the occasion rather than merely filling the gap between attractions.