Scaramantica Pizzeria is an Italian pizza and cocktail bar at 2 Pen-y-Lan Road in Cardiff. The lively Roath restaurant is built around carefully prepared pizza and an informal atmosphere suited to dates, family dinners and groups.
Pizza is the centre of the menu, with dough, tomato, cheese and toppings treated as distinct parts of a balanced whole. Traditional combinations give first time visitors a familiar starting point, while more individual recipes offer variety for regular diners.
Starters, sides and desserts allow the meal to extend beyond a single pizza, and vegetarian choices make sharing easier for mixed tables. The kitchen’s Italian focus keeps the selection coherent even when guests choose different toppings and courses.
Cocktails and other drinks support the restaurant’s social character, and reservations are sensible at busy times. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should discuss the current menu and preparation practices with staff before ordering.
Address: 2 Pen-y-Lan Road, Cardiff CF24 3PF, Wales
La Scaramantica Menu
Starters
Garlic Focaccia
Homemade pizza bread topped with garlic rosemary and oregano. (Add mozzarella for an extra £3.00)
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with homemade garlic dip.
Chicken Dunkers
Crispy chicken seasoned and coated, served with a homemade garlic dip and a slice of lemon.
Buffalo Caprese
Traditional mozzarella and tomato caprese.
Arancini Alla Norma
Deep fried balls of infused rice with a crunchy first bite and aubergine filling.
Polpette Al Sugo
Beef and lamb meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, served with toasted sourdough.
Bruschetta
Classic Italian tomato bruschetta. Add buffalo mozzarella for 3.00. Add Parma Ham for £3.00.
Prosciutto
Parma ham wraps with halloumi, served with cranberry sauce.
Spinach & Mozzarella Arancini
Mignon crunchy arancini filled with spinach and mozzarella.
Whitebait
Breaded whitebait served with fresh tartare dip and slice of lemon.
Calamari
Crispy fried squid coated in seasoned flour, served with a tartare dip and a slice of lemon.
Gamberoni
Pan fried Argentinian prawns with and fresh herbs, served with a slice of lemon and toasted sourdough.
Trecolori
Smoked salmon, avocado, tomato, and Philadelphia cheese.
Salmon Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with Philadelphia cheese and salmon.
Creamy Fig Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped fresh fig, Philadelphia cheese and Parma ham.
Meat & Cheese Platter (for two)
A selection of Italian cheeses drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, served with focaccia, Parma ham and mixed salami. (Gluten Free option available).
Mozzarella Sticks V
Served with homemade garlic dip.
Buffalo Caprese V
Traditional mozzarella and tomato caprese.
Arancini Alla Norma V
Deep fried balls of infused rice with a crunchy first bite and aubergine filling.
Bruschetta VG
Classic Italian tomato bruschetta. Add buffalo mozzarella for 3.00. Add Parma Ham for £3.00.
Spinach & Mozzarella Arancini V
Mignon crunchy arancini filled with spinach and mozzarella.
Pasta
Penne Vegetable Pasta
Penne tubes with chopped courgettes, mushrooms, mixed peppers, garlic and cherry tomatoes.
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Classic Italian beef ragu with tagliatelle.
Ravioli Spinach and Ricotta
Ravioli pasta filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, served in a rich tomato sauce.
Ravioli Ai Porcini
Ravioli filled pasta with porcini mushroom and ricotta cheese, served in a creamy truffle sauce.
Lasagna Alla Bolognese
Baked lasagne with tomato sauce, beef ragu, topped with creamy bechamel sauce.
Seafood Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle with mixed seafood in a white wine sauce.
Penne Vegetable Pasta V
Penne tubes with chopped courgettes, mushrooms, mixed peppers, garlic and cherry tomatoes.
Ravioli Spinach and Ricotta V
Ravioli pasta filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, served in a rich tomato sauce.
Ravioli Ai Porcini V
Ravioli filled pasta with porcini mushroom and ricotta cheese, served in a creamy truffle sauce.
Salads
Classic Salad
Mixed salad leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives.
Feta Cheese Salad
Mixed salad leaves, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, green peppers.
Crispy Chicken Salad
Crispy iceberg lettuce, crispy sliced chicken fillet, pecorino shavings, garlic mayonnaise.
Tuna Salad
Crispy iceberg lettuce, tuna, sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes and red onions.
Amalfi Salad
Burrata, Arugula, Peaches, Parma ham drizzled with butter honey lemon sauce dressing.
Classic Salad VG
Mixed salad leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives.
Feta Cheese Salad V
Mixed salad leaves, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, green peppers.
Sides
Rosemary Potatoes
Baby potatoes coated in rosemary and onion finished with parmigiano.
Fries
Potato fries with garlic dip.
Olives
Whole green queen olives.
Halloumi Fries
Deep fried halloumi cheese served with garlic dip.
Rosemary Potatoes V
Baby potatoes coated in rosemary and onion finished with parmigiano.
Fries V
Potato fries with garlic dip.
Olives VG
Whole green queen olives.
Halloumi Fries V
Deep fried halloumi cheese served with garlic dip.
Pizza – Red Base
Marinara
Tomato sauce base, garlic, oregano, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Margherita
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil. (swap for ‘mozzarella di bufala’ for extra £3.00)
Parmigiana
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, aubergine, basil and parmigiano.
Pineapple Paradise
Tomato sauce base., fiordilatte mozzarella, cooked ham and pineapple.
Romana
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, anchovies, capers and olives.
Prosciutto Cotto E Funghi
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, cooked ham and seasoned mushrooms.
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, cooked ham, artichokes, seasoned mushrooms and olives.
Diavola
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, Nduja, mixed peppers and ricotta cheese.
Giorgio
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, pepperoni and basil.
E Purpette
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, beef and lamb meatballs, pecorino and basil.
Fiorentina
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, spinach, olives, seasoned mushrooms topped with a free range egg and pecorino shavings.
La Mamma
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, Spanish sliced chorizo,Spanish grilled chorizo, mixed baby leaves and ricotta cheese.
Lasagna Pizza
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella,rich beef ragu, bechamel sauce toped with pecorino shavings and fresh basil.
Vegana
Tomato sauce base, vegan cheese, roasted artichokes, seasoned mushrooms, olives and sundried tomatoes.
Maruzzella
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, tuna, red onions and olives.
Pollo
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, chicken, sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes and green peppers.
Crudo E Rucola
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, rocket leaves, prosciutto crudo, pecorino shavings and cherry tomatoes.
Sofia
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, salami Milano, Gorgonzola, caramelised onions and basil.
Quattro Carni
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, cooked ham, Italian sausage, chicken and pepperoni.
Salami
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella and mixed salami.
La Scaramantica
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, spinach, salame milano, seasoned mushrooms, goat cheese, truffle honey and crushed walnuts.
Marinara VG
Tomato sauce base, garlic, oregano, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Margherita V
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil. (swap for ‘mozzarella di bufala’ for extra £3.00)
Parmigiana V
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, aubergine, basil and parmigiano.
Fiorentina V
Tomato sauce base, fiordilatte mozzarella, spinach, olives, seasoned mushrooms topped with a free range egg and pecorino shavings.
Vegana VG
Tomato sauce base, vegan cheese, roasted artichokes, seasoned mushrooms, olives and sundried tomatoes.
Pizza – White Base
Patatosa
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, roasted potatoes, rosemary and Italian sausage.
Ortolana
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, roasted peppers, courgettes, red onions and sundried tomatoes.
Salsiccia E Friarelli
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, Italian sausage, friarelli, smoked provola, chilli flakes and sundried tomatoes.
Quattro Formaggi
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, Gorgonzola cheese, smoked provola and basil topped with pecorino shavings.
La Mortazza
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, mortadella, Burata cheese and crushed pistachios.
Pesto
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, pesto base, caremalised onions, prosciutto crudo and sundried tomatoes.
Parma Fig
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, Parma ham, figs, rocket and honey.
Chiara
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, Parma ham, peach slices, burata and basil.
Chorizo
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, roasted pepper sauce, chorizo, peppers, nduja basil.
Ortolana V
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, roasted peppers, courgettes, red onions and sundried tomatoes.
Quattro Formaggi V
Fiordilatte mozzarella base, Gorgonzola cheese, smoked provola and basil topped with pecorino shavings.