Merola's is a fully licensed Italian restaurant and pizzeria at 181 Clare Road in Grangetown, Cardiff. Nick and Spiro established the restaurant in 1986, and its traditional, family-friendly style has made it a long-standing part of the local community.
The cooking takes inspiration from Sorrento, Positano and the Amalfi Coast. Homemade pizzas can be built with a broad choice of toppings, while pasta dishes include familiar preparations such as bolognese, carbonara, arrabbiata and the creamy tomato-based tagliatelle Merola’s.
The menu also covers calzone, steaks, chicken and fish. King prawns, mussels, sea bass and salmon sit alongside chicken cooked with garlic and lemon, cream sauces or tomato and chilli, giving groups plenty of choice beyond pizza and pasta.
Desserts such as homemade tiramisu, cheesecake and profiteroles complete an unhurried Italian meal, and takeaway is available as well as table service. Guests needing gluten-free food or managing other allergies should speak with staff about the current options and possible cross-contact.
Address: 181 Clare Road, Grangetown, Cardiff CF11 6QS, Wales
Merola's Menu
Hot Starters
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella Cheese
Vegetarian
Homemade Minestrone
Vegetarian
Lasagna
Spaghetti with Garlic, Spiced Olive Oil and Anchovies
Spaghetti Bolognese with Garlic, Spiced Olive Oil and Anchovies
Bruschetta
Vegetarian
King Prawns in Garlic Sauce
Scampi
White Bait
Spare Ribs in Barbecue Sauce
Fried Squid
Corn on the Cob
Vegetarian
Italian Pepper Sausage in Spicy Napolitana Sauce
Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce
Vegetarian
Cold Starters
Fruit Juices
Avocado Vinaigrette
Vegetarian
Avocado Prawns
Vegetarian
Tossed Feta Salad with Black Olives
Vegetarian
Prawn Cocktail
Salami, Olives & Feta
Italian Pasta Dishes
Make your own pasta dish – ask for more details.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Mince Meat Sauce
Spaghetti Sorrento
Cockles, Mussels, Prawns & Plum Tomatoes
Spaghetti Carbonara
Bacon, Egg Yolk, & Fresh Cream
Spaghetti Napoletana
Plum Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions, Oregano. Vegetarian
Tagliatelle Alfredo
Fresh Cream, Mushrooms & Ham
Tagliatelle Alla Matriciana
Peppers, Plum Tomatoes & Bacon
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Mince Meat Sauce
Tagliatelle Merola’s
Plum Tomatoes, Fresh Cream, Mushrooms & Ham
Penne All’ Arrabbiata
Fresh Chilli, Garlic & Plum Tomatoes. Vegetarian
Penne Vegetarian
Onions, Mushrooms, Peppers, Fresh Cream, & Plum Tomatoes. Vegetarian
Lasagna
Mince Meat Sauce
Gnocchi
With any Pasta sauce from the above
Pizza (Home Made)
Make your own pizza, choose your own ingredients, vegetarian options available. 10” Standard Pizza with Plum Tomato Sauce £12.95. Toppings: Mushrooms £1.25, Chicken £1.35, Black Olives £1.05, Onions £1.05, Peppers £1.35, Artichokes £1.55, Oregano £0.75, Garlic £1.15, Tuna £1.75, Mussells £1.45, Pineapple £1.35, Sweetcorn £1.25, Fresh Tomatoes £1.15, Ham £1.45, Anchovies £1.55, Pepper Sausage £1.95, Prawns £1.95, Egg £1.15, Mince Meat £1.95, Bacon £1.75, Spinach(fresh) £1.65, Cockles £1.95, Salami £1.95, Fresh Chillies £1.05, Extra Mozzarella(100%) £2.45.
10” Standard Pizza with Plum Tomato Sauce
Merola’s Special
Make your own calzone, choose your own ingredients, vegetarian options available.
Calzone Spinach & Ham
Calzone with Mushrooms
Calzone Seafood
Calzone Mince Meat & Cheese
Calzone Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Steak Dishes
Sirloin
Meatballs
with spaghetti or chips
Fillet (When available)
T Bone
Spare Ribs
House Sauces
Garlic Sauce
Red Wine Sauce
Demiglase, Red Wine & Brandy
Pizzaiola
Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Plum Tomatoes, Oregano & Wine
Chef’s Special
Fresh Garlic, Demiglase, Fresh Cream & Wine
Pepper Corn Sauce
Brandy, Wine, Crushed Black Pepper, Fresh Cream & Demiglase
The House Sauce
Mushrooms, Peppers, Fresh Cream, Wine, Plum Tomatoes & French Mustard
Fish Dishes
Grilled Trout
Grilled Fillet of Lemon Sole
Sole Seafood
Cockles, Mussels, Prawns, Wine & Fresh Cream
King Prawns with Garlic and Lemon Sauce
Sole Merola’s
Wine, Fresh Cream & Plum Tomatoes
Scampi (Breaded)
Mussels
With Garlic & Lemon or Arrabbiata Sauce
Grilled Salmon
Fillet of Sea Bass
Chicken Dishes
Pollo Cesare
Sliced Ham, Sliced Cheddar Cheese, Wine & Plum Tomatoes
Pollo Merola’s
Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Wine, Plum Tomatoes & Fresh Cream
Pollo Aglio Limone
Fresh Lemon, Fresh Garlic & Wine
Pollo Alla Crema
Fresh Cream, Mushrooms & Wine
Pollo Cacciatore
Mushrooms, Olives, Onions, Plum Tomatoes & Wine
Pollo Alla Diavola
Plum Tomatoes, Fresh Chilli & Garlic
Pollo in Pepper Corn sauce
Extras
Salad
Cauliflower in Batter
Peppers
Garlic Bread
Chips
Spicy Chips
Kalamata Olives
Mushrooms
Fried Onion Rings
Dessert
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Ice Cream
Profiteroles
Italian Cheese Cake
Homemade Tiramisu
Hot Drinks
Coffee
Espresso
Coffee Cream
Cappuccino
Tea with Milk or Lemon
Coffee with Liquor
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Against typical prices in Cardiff
- Cappuccino Typical in Cardiff: £3.50 £2.95
- Espresso Typical in Cardiff: £2.70 £2.25
- Lasagne Typical in Cardiff: £12.49 £6.25
- Tiramisu Typical in Cardiff: £8.00 £5.95
- Spaghetti bolognese Typical in Cardiff: £16.95 £16.95
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