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.

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
Pasture Cardiff Menu
Starters
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
soy & bourbon glaze, kimchi dressing ( option available*)
Mushroom Parfait
toasted brioche, wild mushrooms, black garlic, pickles
Beetroot Tartare
coal roasted heritage beetroot, fermented beetroot, whipped cashew yoghurt, muscat jelly, tapioca cracker
Char Siu Pork Belly
puffed crackling, competition bbq sauce, sauerkraut
Crispy Squid
roasted garlic aioli, lemon
Smoked Beef Carpaccio
truffle ponzu, cheese, egg yolk emulsion, ox heart
Crab Toast
dressed white crab, tom yum bisque, yuzu lime, crab oil, coriander
Duck Liver Parfait
malt ketchup, toasted sourdough, pickles, parsley, chicken skin crumb
Smoked Anchovies
extra virgin olive oil, lemon
Fire Roasted Padron Peppers
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
the prized cut from the fillet, exceptionally tender & lean
Tomahawk
the “dinosaur” steak, grilled on the bone for maximum flavour, best served medium to medium rare
Porterhouse
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
packed full of flavour, a lean juicy steak
Fillet 200g
the most tender cut of beef, very buttery & exceptionally lean
Sirloin 250g
nicely marbled with a good layer of top fat
Ribeye 300g
highly marbled with lots of fat, full on beefy flavour!
T-Bone Steak 600g
sirloin and fillet steak, cooked on the bone for extra flavour
Teriyaki Fillet 200g
butterfly fillet steak, asian slaw, whiskey teriyaki, served pink
Surf & Turf for Two
300g fillet steak and fire roast monkfish, with garlic butter and peppercorn sauce
Classics
45 Day Dry Aged Burger
dry-aged beef patty, house cheese, bacon jam, secret sauce, crispy shallots, pickles, fries
Fire Roasted Chicken
brown butter bearnaise, chips, roasting juices
Dry-Aged Pork Chop
red wine jus, guinness pickled onions, black garlic ketchup, crispy crackling, beer mustard
Lamb Rump
kashmiri spice, zhoug, red onion and mint salad
Old School Cottage Pie
braised short rib, smoked mash, sparkenhoe cheese, pickle salad
Mushroom Stroganoff Pie
wild mushroom ragu, maple glazed filo, pickle salad
Coal Roasted Aubergine
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
sea salt, malt vinegar
Seasonal Greens
rapeseed oil, smoked sea salt
Skinny Fries
sea salt
Mac & Cheese
four cheeses, bacon crumb
Ember Baked Potato
sour cream, chives, sparkenhoe cheese
Truffle Fries
caerphilly cheese
Tomato Salad
tomato dressing, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
Green Salad
preserved lemon dressing, caerphilly cheese
Fried Tenderstem
cashew yoghurt, mushroom xo sauce
Sides
£6.95
Kohlrabi Som Tam
shredded veg, cashews, basil, chilli, lime
Grilled Mushrooms
confit garlic, beef fat garlic butter
Cabbage in the Coals
bacon butter
Ember Baked Sweet Potato
westcombe ricotta, hazelnut gremolata
Fire Roasted Carrots
curry aioli, zhoug, chickpea dukkah
Spinach Gratin
leeks, cheese
Sauces
Bearnaise
Blue Cheese
Classic Peppercorn
Beef Fat Garlic Butter
Whiskey Teriyaki
Chimichurri
Bread & Nibbles
Coombeshead Farm Sourdough
smoked butter, sea salt
Short Rib Croquettes
gochujang aioli
Nocellara Olives
garlic, rosemary, lemon
Mushroom Croquettes
crispy leeks, mushroom ketchup
Bar & Terrace - Small Plates
Coombeshead Sourdough
raw butter, sea salt
Nocellara Olives
lemon, garlic
Short Rib Croquettes
gochujang aioli
Mushroom Croquettes
king oyster mushroom, mushroom ketchup
Cauliflower Wings
soy & bourbon glaze, kimchi dressing
Fire Roasted Padrons
cashew yoghurt, citrus salt
Crab Toast
dressed white crab, tom yum bisque, yuzu lime, crab oil, coriander
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
soy & bourbon glaze, kimchi dressing
Kohlrabi Som Tam
shredded veg, cashews, chilli, lime
Green Salad
butterleaf lettuce, preserved lemon dressing
Spicy Fries
gochujang aioli
Fries
salt, malt, garlic aioli
Bar & Terrace - Large Plates
45 Day Dry Aged Burger
double smash beef patty, house cheese, bacon jam, secret sauce, crispy shallots, fries
Steak & Fries
Sunday Roast
all served with roast potatoes, buttered carrots, brassicas & bacon, yorkshire puddings & bottomless gravy
Fire Roast Chicken
bread sauce, pig in a blanket, crispy sage
Mushroom Stroganiff Pie
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
the prized cut from the fillet, exceptionally tender and lean
Tomahawk
the “dinosaur” steak, grilled on the bone for maximum flavour
Porterhouse
two steaks in one, sirloin and fillet, cooked on the bone
Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder
served with chimichurri. minimum of 2 to share
Sunday Sides
Cauliflower Cheese
Broccoli & Romesco
Spinach Gratin
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
raspberry, marshmallow, biscuit, milk ice cream
Lemon Polenta Cake
crème fraîche, italian meringue, lemon sherbet, lemon curd, limoncello jelly, flaked almonds | GF
Baked Cheesecake
strawberries, black pepper, elderflower
Rhubarb & Custard
vanilla panna cotta, rhubarb gel, rhubarb consomme, shortbread
Chocolate Delice
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
Fizz Cocktails
Nina Rose
wai gin, rose, elderflower, prosecco
Old Cuban
planteray dark rum, lime, mint, prosecco
Paloma Spritz
cazcabel blanco tequila, grapefruit, agave, prosecco
Coconut & Pineapple
planteray white rum, coconut, pineapple, lemon, clarified milk, champagne
Dessert Cocktail
Raspberry & Pistachio Espresso Martini
sapling raspberry & hibiscus vodka, pistachio, coffee, coffee liqueur
Dessert Wine
Tokaji Late Harvest, Oremus | Hungary
Ximénez-Spínola, PX Cosecha 2022 | Spain
Laborum Malbec 2017, Salta | Argentina
Port
Graham’s Fine Tawny Port
Graham’s 20 YO Tawny Port
Sherry
Diatomists | Pedro Ximénez PX

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
Asador 44 Menu
Snacks
Charred sourdough
sobrasada butter or wild garlic (n)
Gordal olives
lemon, parsley (vgn,rg)
Prawn croqueta
charcoal mayo (n)
Boquerones
yuzu (rg)
Cod cococha
mojo rojo
Black truffle salchichón
(rg)
Starters
Roasted golden beetroot
goats curd, candied hazelnut, fig (v,n)
White Crab
heritage tomato, salmorejo
Monkfish cheek
ossobuco, ajillo (rg)
Manteca pork rillette
pickle relish, apple, mustard, toast (n)
Venison tartare
ajo blanco, hash brown
Mains
Arroz meloso
Artichoke & wild mushroom rice, charcoal aioli (rg,v)
Hake
bilbaina sauce, almond (rg,n)
Pulpo a la Gallega
Octopus, potato, capers, paprika, charcoal mayo (rg)
Confit duck leg
peas, broad beans, wild mushrooms, Amontillado sauce (rg)
Rump steak
onion ketchup, roscoff onion (rg)
Sharing Mains
Slow cooked Welsh lamb shoulder
lamb sauce, salsa verde (rg)
500g Spanish sirloin
medium rare (rg)
600g Welsh bone-in sirloin
45 day dry aged, medium rare (rg)
Sides and Sauces
Olive oil fries
(vgn)
Coal roast celeriac
whitebean, crispy kale
Heritage tomato salad
rama 44 oil, dried olive (vgn,rg)
Roasted carrots
garlic pureé, date chutney (v)
Leek and galmesan cheese gratin
chorizo crumb (n)
Fire roast piquillo peppers
(vgn,rg)
Torres brandy peppercorn sauce
(rg)
Romesco sauce
(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
Dessert and Cheese
Petit fours
(n)
Dark chocolate tart
paprika caramel, muscovado ice cream
Blood orange crema Catalana
blood orange gel (rg)
Ice cream & sorbets
See chefs window for todays flavours
Daily Spanish cheeses
house crackers, accompaniments (n)
Dessert Wine and Cocktails
PX, Nectar, González byass, Jerez
Ariyanas Dulce, Moscatel, Malaga
Ariyanas Dulce, Merlot, Malaga
Matusalem Cream, Oloroso/PX, VORS, González Byass, Jerez
Wines by the Glass / Carafe
125ml
Vilarnau Brut Reserva, Penedès NV
Sparkling
Vilarnau Brut Rosado, Penedès NV
Sparkling
Colet, VATUA!, Penedès 2021
Sparkling
Txakoli Primo Rosado, Zarautz 2023
Xarel-lo/Tempranillo
White - Fresh, Fruity, Aromatic
Pixel Pedro Ximénez/Moscatel, Malaga 2022
Binario Tempranillo Blanco, Rioja 2024
La Comarcal Delmoro Merseguera, Valencia 2024
Lusco Albariño, Rìas Baixas 2023
Red - Juicy, Medium Bodied, Smooth
UVA 44 Syrah/Petit Verdot, Jumilla 2023
Castro Ventosa Valtuille Mencía, Bierzo 2024
Cauro Ventum Garnacha, Bullas 2022
Quinta Milú Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero 2024
Red - Generous, Rich, Warming
Parcela 12 Graciano, Castilla 2020
Beronia Edición de Autor Tempranillo, Rioja 2020
Lopez de Heredia, Viña Cubillo Tempranillo, Rioja 2018
Matsanko Garnacha, Navarra 2021
Magnums & Jeraboams
Txuria Viura, Navarra 2024
White
Beronia Reserva Tempranillo, Rioja 2019
Red
Envínate Albahra Garnacha, Castilla-La-Mancha 2023
Red
Vallemayor, Viña Ceredina Tempranillo, Rioja 2016
Red
Rare & Iconic Spanish Wines
Zarate, Balado, Rías Baixas 2024
White
José Gil, Calado del Espino, Rioja 2022
White
Remelluri Blanco, Rioja 2022
White
Sweet Sherry and Dessert Wine
75ml
Micaela Cream Oloroso/PX, Sanlúcar
Bodegas Barón
Xixarito Moscatel, Sanlúcar
Bodegas Barón
Nectar PX, Jerez
González Byass

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
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
jamón bechamel with crispy jamón on toasted bread
Sobrasada y miel
soft chorizo, ground pumpkin seeds and honey on toasted bread
Alcachofa, jamón y mermelada de cebolla roja
jamón wrapped artichoke, red onion marmalade on toasted bread
Morcilla, pimiento del piquillo y queso de cabra
warm black pudding, piquillo pepper and goat’s cheese on toasted bread
Mejillones en escabeche
pickled mussels with vegetable picadillo, tomato marmalade on toasted bread
Ensaladilla Rusa
bonito tuna, potato, carrot, olive, anchovy and egg russian salad
Mojama agridulce
air dried tuna, goat’s cheese, tomato, almonds, aged balsamic vinegar and honey on toasted bread
Gildas
cantabrian anchovies, green peppers and gordal pitted olives (gf)
Tortilla y allioli
potato omelette, allioli, piquillo pepper on toasted bread
Queso azul y miel
blue cheese, cream cheese, piquillo pepper, walnut and honey on toasted bread
Berenjena frita con queso
deep fried aubergine with mahón cheese, tomate frito and black olives
Champiñones rellenos de puerro y mahón
leek, mahón and black olive stuffed flat mushroom (gf)
Para Picar | Light Bites
Dietary legend: ve - vegan, gf - gluten free.
Pan
crusty Galician bread (ve)
Pan con tomate
toasted cristal bread with tomato, garlic and olive oil (ve)
Patatas fritas
crisps cooked in olive oil and salted (ve)
Pan con allioli y aceite
crusty Galician bread with allioli, oil and vinegar
Aceitunas
selection of olives (ve)(gf)
Tortilla de la casa
slow cooked potato and onion omelette with allioli (gf)
Almendras
Valencian fried and salted almonds (ve)(gf)
Cortezos de cerdo fritas
Iberian pork scratchings (gf)
Manchego y membrillo
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
16-20 little sardines packed in olive oil
Caballa en aceite de oliva 120g
Atlantic fished mackerel in olive oil
Bonito del norte en aceite de oliva 120g
Line caught white tuna, conserved & packed in olive oil
Mejillones en escabeche 120g
Mussels from the Rias Baixas in paprika and vinegar marinade
Ventresca de bonito del norte 111g
Belly of line caught white tuna in olive oil
Berberechos natural 115g
Galician cockles, cooked & preserved in its own juices
Tapa | Small Plates
Croquetas
deep fried béchamel croquetas with a choice of cheese or jamón
Patatas Bravas
fried potatoes dusted with salt and paprika with mojo picón and allioli
Calamares a la romana
dusted and fried calamari with lemon
Ensalada de Tomate
Tomato salad with a spicy guindilla salsa (Add Ventresca tuna for £5)
Espinacas con garbanzos
a classic Andalusian spinach and chickpea stew
Boquerones
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
fried, battered aubergine with romesco sauce, drizzled with molasses from Malaga (Ve)
Ensalada de pimiento
warm roasted pepper, marinated in thyme and garlic, topped with whipped goats cheese and a sprinkling of hazelnuts (gf)(Ve*)
Chorizo a la sidra
chorizo braised in El Gaitero Asturian cider (gf)
Pringá
Andalusian style pulled pork, spreadable chorizo and black pudding with mojo rojo and crusty Galician bread
Champiñones al ajillo
garlic mushrooms, cooked in sherry and cream, served on toast (Ve*)
Ensalada de broccoli
Roasted broccoli and cavolo nero with garlic sauce, crushed salted almonds and a citrus vinaigrette (Ve)
Mojama agridulce
air dried tuna with goats cheese, almonds, aged balsamic and honey (gf)
Alcachofa asado con pimientos y romesco
roasted artichoke with piquillo peppers, spring onion and an almond and red pepper sauce (ve, gf)
Cecina con queso de oveja curado
air dried beef, topped with matured ewe’s milk cheese and olive oil (gf)
Jamón patatas fritas y huevo
fried potatoes with hand carved jamón, topped with a crispy fried egg (gf)
Carpaccio de bacalao y escavdali
Carpaccio of salt cod with roasted aubergine, onion, peppers and black olives (gf)
Secreto Ibérico a la brasa
chargrilled garlic and thyme marinated pork, served pink with lemon, allioli and Padrón peppers (gf)
Carpaccio de bacalao y escalivada
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
baked goat’s cheese on bread, mixed leaf salad, sweet roasted pepper, fruit & nuts & a balsamic dressing
Bacalao con tomate
pan seared fillet of cod served with slow baked tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil (gf)
Tomahawk de cerdo
Tender tomahawk cut of pork from PDO Teruel, served with a rich sage and sweet onion butter (gf)
Chistorra y ensalada de garbanzos
Chistorra sausage (a thin chorizo style sausage) with a warm chickpea salad and garlic allioli (gf)
Carrillada de cerdo ibérico
Slow braised Salamancan ibérico pig cheek with pickled fennel & piquillo pepper ketchup (gf)
Tataki de solomillo
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
hand carved, 4 year cured, acorn fed Ibérico pig (£3 extra)
Platos de Jamón | Jamón Plates
Plato de jamón gran reserva 50g
24 month, air dried white pig, hand carved by us
Plato de jamón 75% raza Ibérica de Marzial 50g
Aged for four years and hand selected. 75% raza ibérica, Jamon from Marcial in DO Guijuelo, hand carved by us

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
Cafe Citta Menu
Antipasti
Light Bites & Starters
Gamberoni Saltati
with bread, king prawns sauteed with chillie, garlic, wine & fresh tomatoes
Caprese (V)
Fresh buffalo mozzarella with vine tomatoes, basil, oregano dressed with extra virgin olive oil
Antipasto Italiano
Parma ham, salami, olives, artichokes & sunblushed tomatoes with bread
Salsicce & Spinaci
Sauteed italian sausage with spinach, chillies & garlic
Bruschetta (V)
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
Melanzane alla Parmigiana (V)
Layers of aubergine baked with Napol sauce, mozzarella & Parmesan
Polenta al Ragu
Home made Slabs of corn maize topped with metted dolcelatte cheese & rocket
Polenta con Dolcelatte (V)
Home made slabs of corn maize topped with metted dolcelatte cheese & rocket
Bowl of Olives (V)
with warmed bread
Buffalo Mozzarella & Parma Ham
Pasta
Lasagna
With tomato, ground beef & pork & bechamel sauce
Gnocchi (V)
Potato gnocchi with docelatte cheese & spinach sauce
Gnocchi
with our own bolognese sauce
Linguine Pescatora
with mixed seafood, garlic, chilli a little tomato sauce and white wine
Tagliatelle Bolognese
with our own fresh bolognese sauce
Tagliatelle Funghi e Gamberetti
with sauteed prawns & mushrooms in a light white wine & cream sauce
Linguine Citta (V)
Sunblushed tomatoes, ricotta cheese, cream, roasted pinenuts a little chilli & rocket
Linguine Aglio e Olio (V)
Garlic & extra virgin olive oil with a little chilli, olives & fresh tomatoes
Linguine alla Puttanesca (V)
Olivers, capers, ancholvies & Chillies in a plum tomato sauce
Penne Vegetariane (V)
Roasted peppers, mushrooms, grilled aubergines & courgettes in a Napoli sauce
Penne Arrabbiata (V)
Roasted peppers, mushrooms, grilled aubergines & courgettes in a Napoli sauce
Linguine al Pesto (V)
Our own basil & pinenut pesto sauce with a little cream
Linguine Amatriciana
Napoli sauce, sauteed pancetta, chilli, onion & garlic
Tagliatelle Carbonara
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)
Fresh basil & oregano
Diavola
Pepper sausage, roasted peppers & Chilli
Prosciutto e Funghi
Ham & mushroom
Quattro Stagioni
Ham, mushroom, artichokes & olives
Salame e Caprino
Salami, roasted peppers & soft goats cheese
Patate (V)
Thinly sliced potatoes, rosemary, garlic & black pepper
Padana
Salami, shavings of parmesan & red onion
Pollo
Chicken stripes, red onion & brie
Vegetariana (V)
Grilled aubergine, roasted peppers, courgette & mushrooms
Parma (V)
Tomato base with fresh tomato and once out of oven topped with parma ham, buffalo mozzarella, rocket & basil infused olive oil
Marinara (V)
Tomato base, garlic, oregano, fresh basil and olives no cheese
Pizzotto
Rolled up pizza filled with parma ham, rocket & courgette
Citta
Parma ham, rocket & parmesan shavings
Dolcelatte e Funghi (V)
Dolcelatte with mushrooms
Pizza Romana (V)
Anchovies, capers & olives
Pizza Ricotta (V)
Ricotta, roasted pinenuts, rocket & sunblushed tomatoes
Secondi – Main Courses
Pollo alla Milanese
Breast of chicken, flattened, bread crumbed & topped with melted mozzarella served with sauteed potatoes and mixed salad
Pollo alla Romana
Whole chicken breast with Parma ham & sage in a white wine sauce served with sauteed potatoes & mixed salad
Salsicce Saltate
Italian sausages, pan fried with aubergines, courgettes, peppers & potatoes with balsamic vinegar
Insalata di Pollo
Mixed leaf & rocket salad with red onion, vine tomatoes & cucumber topped sauteed strips of chicken
Innsalata Vegetariana (V)
Mixed leaf and rocket salad with tomatoes, dolcelatte cheese and crushed walnuts
Contorni – Side Dishes
Insalata Mista
A mixed salad
Insalata di Pomodoro
Tomato & red onion salad
Patate
Sauteed Rosemary Potatoes
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Garlic Pizza
Homemade Bread

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
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
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
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)

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
The Potted Pig Menu
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
Alex Gooch's award-winning Italian bread with olive oil & balsamic.
Marinated Olives
Mixed pitted olives marinated in garlic, thyme and olive oil.
Crispy Cockles
Delicately seasoned with salt & vinegar, served with lemon & garlic aioli.
Padron Peppers
Blistered and dressed with Maldon sea salt & roasted red pepper purée.
Potted Pig
Our signature dish. Tender pulled pork infused with nutmeg & mace, house pickles, compound butter & sourdough.
Welsh Rarebit
Welsh cheddar cheese & ale béchamel sauce layered on sautéed leeks & finished with pickled red onion.
Lamb Croquettes
Crispy lamb croquettes served on whipped mint feta, roasted red pepper purée & toasted pine nuts.
Mussels
A generous portion of fresh mussels cooked in a chef's rotating weekly sauce, inspired by the best seasonal produce.
Prawn Cocktail
King & Atlantic prawns with baby gem lettuce salad, bound in our house brandy & Tabasco Marie Rose sauce, served with toasted focaccia.
Homemade Arancini
Italian rice balls coated in Panko breadcrumbs & deep fried.
Smoked Mackerel Pâté
Freshly made mackerel and horseradish pâté with pickled cucumber & dill served with toasted sourdough
Seasonal Soup
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
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
Served pink with Miso-charred hispi cabbage, caramelised cauliflower purée & brown butter florets with a caramel & ginger sauce.
10oz Sirloin Steak
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
Eight-hour slow cooked pork belly, served with a potato rosti, grilled tenderstem, charred corn & Calabrian nduja sauce.
Chicken Ballotine
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
Slow braised & served with Chimichurri, sweet potato fondant & burnt shallots.
Ox Cheek Rigatoni
Slow braised tender Ox cheek. Served in a rich ragu sauce with mushrooms, tomatoes & parmesan.
Ravioli
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
Chargrilled served al dente with shaved parmesan & toasted pine nuts.
Chips or Fries
Choose between hand cut triple cooked chunky chips or skinny fries.
Seasonal Potatoes
Sautéed in garlic butter, rosemary & thyme.
Mini Caesar Salad
Baby gem lettuce with bacon crumb, caesar dressing & shaved Parmesan.
Padron Peppers
Blistered and dressed with Maldon sea salt & roasted red pepper purée.
Tenderstem Broccoli
Chargrilled served al dente with shaved parmesan & toasted pine nuts. vg, gf
Chips or Fries
Choose between hand cut triple cooked chunky chips or skinny fries. vg
Seasonal Potatoes
Sautéed in garlic butter, rosemary & thyme. vg
Padron Peppers
Blistered and dressed with Maldon sea salt & roasted red pepper purée. vg, gf

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
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
with mango & pineapple
Melao with madeira or port wine
Prawn Cocktail
Homemade Pate
Avocado vinaigrette
Marinated olives
Basket of bread
Presunto (Portuguese dry cured Ham)
Starters - Hot
Soup of the Day
Wild Mushrooms & Prawns
white wine & garlic sauce
King Prawns Piri Piri (spicy)
Lobster Tail
Spare Ribs grilled
Lula Grelhada
whole grilled squid
Madeira Seafood
white wine, garlic & herbs
Mussels Chef or Tomato
Pastel de Bacalhau
Cod Fishcakes
Sardines Grelhadas (Grilled)
Gambas
large prawns in white wine & garlic
Deep Fried Scampi in garlic
Blanched Whitebait
Garlic Mushrooms
Garlic Bread
Bolo do Caco
madeira traditional bread
Lulas a Ze
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
Hake
Swordfish
Monkfish
King Prawns Madeira
cooked in white wine , garlic & herbs
Caldeirada (traditional Portuguese fish broth)
Arroz de Marisco (seafood rice)
monkfish, king prawns, gamba, squid, mussels cooked in tomato, onion, garlic, white wine & peppers
Cataplana (meal for two)
Alentejana
pork, potatoes, clams, chorizo cooked with peppers, garlic, onions & white wine
Casa
king prawns, gambas, squid cooked with peppers, onions, garlic & white wine
Tamboril
monkfish, mussels, prawns cooked with potatoes, peppers, onions, garlic & white wine
Tipica
chicken, pork, potatoes, mussels cooked with peppers, onions, garlic & white wine
Ty Madeira
king prawns, gambas, squid, lobster tail cooked with peppers, onions, garlic & white wine
Chicken
Chicken Diabo
breast of chicken cooked in tomato, garlic, chillies, wine & herbs
Chicken Churrasco
1/2 of chicken marinated in wine, garlic, herbs and then grilled
Chicken Piri Piri
1/2 of chicken marinated in Hot chillies, garlic, bayleaves, wine, herbs and then grilled (the Portuguese way)
Chicken Ty Madeira
breast of chicken cooked in onions, red peppers, white wine, herbs & cream
Chicken Portuguesa
breast of chicken cooked in tomato, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, wine, herbs & cream
Chicken Algarve
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
Chicken
Fillet of Pork
Monkfish
Mista (Pork, Lamb & Chicken)
Lamb
Monkfish & King prawns
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
10oz Sirlion
12oz Ribeye
16oz T-bone
16oz Ribeye on the Bone
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
Fillet
Steak Dishes
Bife Inferno
slices of fillet steak cooked in red wine, garlic, demi glace and hot chillies
Bife Algarve
slices of fillet steak cooked in white wine, demi glace and garlic
Rack of Lamb
cooked in demi glace, madeira wine, laminated garlic and fresh chillies
Pastas
Spaghetti Lobster
cooked with chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic and herbs
Spaghetti Do Mar
prawns, fish, mussels, squid cooked with tomato, white wine and garlic
Pasta de Frango
made with chicken, demi glace, white wine, garlic, herbs and a touch of cream
Pasta de Bife
made with small pieces of fillet, onions, tomato, garlic, herbs and a touch of cream
Vegetarian
Stir Fry of vegetables with pine nuts
Arroz de cogumelos (Mushroom rice)
Stuffed Peppers
made with rice, mushrooms, onions and garlic
Pasta Madeira
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
Portuguese Salad
Garlic Mushrooms
Rice Piri Piri
Onion rings
Rice with garlic and peas
Sweet potatoes fries
Cauliflower
in batter
Milho Frito
madeira special fried polenta
Veg of the season
madeira special fried polenta
Garlic Bread
Bolo do Caco
Madeira traditional bread
Garlic Bread & Cheese
Peas
Peas Piri Piri
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.

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
Ffwrnes Pizza Menu
Pizza
Wood-fired pizzas. Prices are for a single pizza.
Special - Hail Caesar!
basil, mozzarella, pop corn vegan chicken, iceberg lettue, crispy croutons, pecorino & caesar salad dressing
Garlic bread
Inspired by Anatoni's Pizzeria. Garlic & herb butter locked in a dough circle.
Franco
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sucuk salami, olives, red onion & basil.
Cosacca
Tomato sauce, pecorino (hard sheeps cheese), oregano, black pepper, basil & topped with more pecorino & black pepper.
DBL Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, double pepperoni & chilli drizzle.
Fen Soz
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fennel sausage, red onion, grana padano & black pepper
Funghi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil & truffle oil.
N'Dontcha
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, vegan nduja & basil
Jiawl Bach
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni & chillies
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil & grana padano
Marinara
Tomato sauce, garlic, oregano & basil
Olive
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, black olives & basil
Sobrasada
White pizza, mozzarella, sobrasada, basil & raw Welsh honey.
Summer in the City
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, red onions, black olives & cherry tomatoes.
Dips
Dips to accompany your pizza.
Dips
Deli
Retail items for home cooking.
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Flour SMALL

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
Wally's Delicatessen Menu
Open Sandwiches
Our open sandwiches come with a side garnish of potato salad.
Eisenstadt
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
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
Roast chicken breast and mild Spanish chorizo served with Manchego cheese, roasted red peppers, black olives, garlic mayonnaise and rocket on rye bread
Baden
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)
Perl Las cheese mixed with sun blushed tomatoes, pear, walnuts and green leaves with apricot and ginger chutney on wholegrain seeded bread
Innsbruck
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
Marinated sweet herring served with fresh sliced tomato, sliced cucumber, cream cheese, apple, red onion and chives on rye bread
Graz (V)
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
Loaded Salt beef topped with Swiss Emmenthal cheese with green salad leaves, mild German mustard and pickles on rye bread
Leoben (Vegan)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
Frikadellen and German Frankfurter in a soft Pretzel Roll with Emmental Cheese, served with curry ketchup, Sauerkraut, and a Dill Pickle.
Sausage Platter
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
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)
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

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
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
Starter or dessert & main course fixed price menu.
Complet
Starter, main course & dessert fixed price menu.
Entrée
To Start. Vegan option also available upon request.
Soufflé Cuit Deux Fois au Fromage Fumé
Twice Baked Smoked Cheese Soufflé. (V)
Soupe à L’Oignon Française Classique
Classic French Onion Soup with a Rich Beef Broth and Cheese.
Escargots au Beurre d’Ail Noir & Herbes
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
House Speciality Steak with French Fries, Secret Sauce & Green Salad. Note: sauce contains nuts.
Steak à Base De Plantes Et Sauce
Plant Based Steak with French Fries & Maison De Boeuf Secret Sauce. (V)
Dessert Pour Finir
To Finish.
Crème Brûlée
Creme Brûlée.
Tarte Tatin Avec Glace Vanille
French Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Paris Brest Pâte à Choux
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
3 Cheeses, Homemade Chutney, Grapes & Bread (£5 supplement).
Cocktail
Classic Cocktails Also Available On Request.
Martini Francais
Bleu Sur Bleu Vodka, Chambord, Lime, Pineapple, Vanilla.
Midnight In Paris
Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, Orange Bitters.
Colada A La Peche
Coconut Rum, Peach Liqueur, Double Cream, Pineapple.
Raspberry Beret
Pink Gin, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Lime, Sugar, Raspberry.
Aperitif
La Fee Absinthe
French / Grand Wormwood Absinthe / 68% ABV
Avallen Calvados
French / Oak Aged Apple Calvados / 40% ABV
Pastis Henri Bardouin
French / Star Anise & Wormwood / 45% ABV
Benedictine D.O.M
French / Deo Optimo Maximo / 40% ABV
Gin
Double Or Nothing London Dry
Accompaniment: Fresh Grapefruit
Pink Ribbon Pink Strawberry
Accompaniment: Fresh Lime & Grapefruit
Club Tropicana
Accompaniment: Fresh Lime & Pineapple
Hendricks
Accompaniment: Fresh Cucumber
Rhum
Admiral Vernon’s Old J Tiki Fire
Bajan / High-Strength / Spiced Rum / 75.5% ABV
New Grove Honey
Mauritian / Honey Flavoured Rum Liqueur / 26%
Kraken Black Spiced
Guyanese / Black Spiced Rum / 40% ABV
Sailor Jerry Spiced
Caribbean / Blended Spiced / 40% ABV
Whisky
Glenfiddich 12 Yr
Single Malt Scotch Whisky / 43% ABV
Glenmorangie 10Yr
Single Malt Scotch Whisky / 40% ABV
Monkey Shoulder
Blended Scotch Whisky / 40% ABV
Port Charlotte 10 Yr Old
Islay Scotch Whisky / 50% ABV
Bière
Draught and bottled beers.
Bière Napoleon
Crisp & Refreshing Lager
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
Wheat Beer with a Hint of Citrus
Guinness
Creamy Black Irish Stout
Inch’s Riversider
Premium Apple Cider
Cafè
Espresso
Americano
Latte
Soft Drinks
Water (750ml) - Still / Sparkling
Glass of Juice - Apple / Orange / Pineapple
Lemonade
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.