Pizzeria Villaggio is a family-run Italian restaurant at 73 Merthyr Road in Whitchurch, Cardiff. Founded by Marc and his father Umberto in 1986, it combines Italian culinary tradition with a strong Welsh neighbourhood identity built over several generations.
Pizza dough is stretched by hand and baked at high heat, creating a focused expression of the restaurant’s craft. Pasta, risotto, seafood and familiar Italian starters broaden the menu, with family recipes appearing alongside recognisable classics.
Carefully sourced ingredients support dishes such as lasagne, cannelloni, seafood pasta and meatballs, while vegetarian and gluten-free choices are available. Antipasti can be shared at the start of a meal, and desserts provide a traditional finish.
Live music is part of the restaurant’s character, and a private upstairs dining room can host celebrations and family events. The relaxed service makes the venue suitable for lunch, dinner and special occasions. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should discuss the current menu with staff before ordering.
Address: 73 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 1DD, Wales
Pizzeria Villaggio Menu
Appetizers
Calamari
Lightly floured, garlic lemon mayo
Bianchetti
Whitebait, served with garlic lemon mayo
Insalata Caprese
Mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil, balsamic
Cocktail Di Gamberetti
Classic prawn cocktail
Salsiccia
Chilli and fennel Italian sausage
Arancini
Risotto balls of the day
Polpette Della Casa
Nonno’s meatball recipe covered in parmesan
Funghi Magici
Panfried mushrooms, smoked panceta, onion, in a creamy Port sauce
Gamberoni
King prawns, tomato and cream sauce
Sharing Platter for Two
Antipasto Misto
Cured meats, bread, and small bites
Fritto Misto
King prawns, calamari and whitebait served with a lemon wedge and our homemade dips
Bruschetta
Tomato, Onion, and Olives
Mushroom and Gorgonzola
Roasted Pepper and Goat’s Cheese
Italian Sausage, Spinach, Garlic and Chilli
Sides
Fries
Fries Parmesan & Truffle Oil
Mixed Salad
Focaccia with Oil
Olives
Garlic Doughballs
Garlic Bread (4 Pieces)
Garlic Bread Mozzarella (4 Pieces)
Calzone
Choose any pizza from our main menu as a calzone for £2 supplement. No Gluten Free Available for Calzone.
Italiano
Taleggio cheese, Salami Napoli and pepperoni
Porcini
Porcini Mushroom, Ham, Truffle Oil & Parmeson
Ragu
Mozzarella and meat ragu of the day. Ask the waiter for allergens.
Spagnolo
Chicken, chorizo and jalapeno
Pizza
Gluten-free pizza available – £2 surcharge (no notice needed). For vegan pizzas we use our vegan pizza bases with vegan cheese, and can easily exclude any non-vegan products from any of our pizzas.
Margherita
Tomato and mozzarella
Napoletana
Capers, anchovies, olives
Prosciutto
Parma ham
Vegetariana
Red onion, mushrooms, roasted peppers, and artichoke
Nettuno
Tuna, onion, black olives
Americana
Pepperoni
Capricciosa
Ham, roasted peppers, anchovies, olives, and egg
Frutti di Mare
Prawns, mussels, cockles and tuna
Palladino
Nduja, gorgonzola, pepperoni, onion
Siciliana
Pepperoni and chilli flakes
Villaggio
Mushrooms, ham, olives, artichokes, onions
Diavola
Pepperoni, roasted peppers and anchovies
Crudo Rucola
Margherita topped with Parma ham, rocket, and parmesan
Four Seasons
Ham, pepperoni, and mushrooms
Fiorentina
Spinach, goat’s cheese and egg
Pasta
Gluten-free pasta and vegan pasta are available. The following dishes are unavailable for gluten-free: Spaghetti con Polpette, Cannelloni & Lasagne.
Lasagne
Baked traditional layers of pasta, minced beef and a rich tomato sauce
Cannelloni
Rolled pasta sheets filled with spinach and ricotta, topped with béchamel and Napoli sauce
Pappardelle Ragu
Our Ragu of the day. Hearty, seasoned Italian sauce of meat and tomatoes slow cooked for hours. Ask for allergens.
Pappardelle Calabresi
Spicy Napoli sauce with nduja, pepperoni and roast peppers
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Olives, capers and anchovies cooked in Napoli sauce
Spaghetti Aglio Olio con Funghi
Mushrooms, cooked in olive oil, chillies and garlic
Spaghetti Bolognese
Our traditional Northern Italian meaty sauce
Spaghetti Polpette
Umberto’s (Nonno’s) meatball recipe cooked in a rich tomato sauce
Spaghetti Marinara
Mixed seafood, white wine, garlic and tomato
Tagliatelle Carbonara
Guanciale, parmesan and creamy white wine sauce with egg. Ask for Italian style with no cream.
Tagliatelle Gamberoni
Succulent king prawns in our traditional Napoli sauce with a hint of cream
Tagliatelle Alfredo
Mushrooms and onions, cooked with fresh cream and white wine
Tagliatelle Mare Monte
Mushrooms and king prawns in a creamy white wine sauce
Penne al Pollo
Chicken and mushrooms coated with a rich, rosemary and creamy white wine sauce
Penne Casalinga
Family recipe sausages cooked in our traditional tomato sauce with a hint of chilli
Penne Bosco
Porcini Mushroom, Peas, Smoked Pancetta, in a creamy white wine sauce
Penne Palladino
Diced chicken and chorizo in Napoli Sauce with a hint of cream
Orecchiette Boscaiola
Italian sausage and mushrooms cooked in a creamy white wine sauce
Orecchiette con Broccoli
Butter, chilli, garlic and broccoli, finished with parmesan and pinenuts
Orecchiette Salmone & Gamberetti
Smoked Salmon, prawns in a creamy tomato sauce
Spinaci Gratinati
Penne pasta oven baked, with spinach mascarpone and tomato
Kids' Menu
Choose a main, drink, and dessert for £8.
Mini Margherita pizza with one topping
Spaghetti Bolognese
Penne pomodoro
Penne butter and parmesan
Chicken goujons and fries
Desserts
Tiramisu
Salted Dark Chocolate Brownie
Sticky Toffee Pudding
White Chocolate Profiteroles
Limoncello Cheesecake
Italian Gelato
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Pistachio, Lemon Sorbet
Gelato Affogato
With a shot of Baileys, Amaretto or Tia Maria (£2 extra)