Six by Nico Cardiff is a tasting menu restaurant at 27 High Street in the city centre. Its central idea is a six course experience inspired by a place, memory or concept, with the theme changing every six weeks. That regular reset makes the restaurant as much about following an unfolding series as ordering a fixed collection of signature dishes.
Each menu interprets its theme through a sequence of composed courses rather than a conventional starter and main format. Ingredients, techniques and presentation change with the story, allowing the kitchen to move between regions and styles over the year. Menus are announced before each change, so diners can review the current theme when planning a visit.
A vegetarian alternative is available for every course, including the optional opening snack. The team can accommodate many other dietary requirements with advance notice, although not every request is possible and allergy severity should be stated when booking. A typical experience takes about two hours, giving each course time to arrive at a measured pace.
An optional five wine pairing accompanies courses two through six, while an aperitif, cocktails and venue specific drinks provide other choices. The relaxed concept has no dress code, keeping the tasting menu format approachable rather than ceremonial. Six by Nico Cardiff is best suited to diners who enjoy a guided meal and the anticipation of an entirely new theme on a return visit.
Address: 27 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1PU, United Kingdom
Six By Nico Cardiff Menu
Circus Six Course Tasting Experience
Cooking Dates: 24 August – 4 October. UK £49 | London & Oxford £60 | Dublin €60. Matching Wine UK £30 | London & Oxford £35 | Dublin €40. Cocktail Pairing UK £40 | London & Oxford £45 | Dublin €50.
Pork & Prawn Corn Dog
Red Pepper Ketchup, Saffron Emulsion
Goat's Cheese Churros
Hot Honey
Sourdough Bread
Bacon & Maple Butter
Illusionist
“Beef Tomato Tartare”, Olive Tapenade, Parmesan Royal, Basil Emulsion
Where's the Clown?
Duck Liver Parfait, Funfair Pickles, Pretzels
Popcorn Parade
Sweetcorn Lollipop, Shrimp & Jalapeño Chorizo Ragù, Sweetcorn & Miso Espuma, Elote Fritter, Garlic Emulsion
Incredible Juggler
Black Pollock “Juggler”, Five Curious Garnishes
The Big Top
Chicken Breast & Leg Terrine, Charred Leeks, Charcuterie Jam, Black Pepper Shallots & Truffle Jus
Fried Cheese Doughnut
Cacio e Pepe Royale, ‘Nduja Hot Sauce
Flame Eater
Chocolate Crémeux, Cherry, Peanut Parfait, Candyfloss, Flaming S’more Ice Cream
Mr Whippy
Irn-Bru Soft Serve, Six by Nico 100&1000s
Circus Vegetarian Tasting Experience
Vegetarian version of the Circus six-course tasting menu. UK £49 | London & Oxford £60 | Dublin €60.
Corn Dog
Red Pepper Ketchup, Saffron Emulsion
Goat's Cheese Churros
Hot Honey
Sourdough Bread
Whipped Butter
Illusionist
“Beef Tomato Tartare”, Olive Tapenade, Parmesan Royal, Basil Emulsion
Where's the Clown?
Mushroom Parfait, Funfair Pickles, Pretzels
Popcorn Parade
Sweetcorn Lollipop, Jalapeño Ragù, Sweetcorn & Miso Espuma, Elote Fritter, Garlic Emulsion
Incredible Juggler
Potato Terrine “Juggler”, Five Curious Garnishes
The Big Top
Salt Baked Celeriac, Watercress, Charred Leeks, Charcuterie Jam, Black Pepper Shallots & Truffle Sauce
Fried Cheese Doughnut
Cacio e Pepe Royale, Buffalo Hot Sauce
Flame Eater
Chocolate Crémeux, Cherry Parfait, Candyfloss, Flaming S’more Ice Cream
Mr Whippy
Irn-Bru Soft Serve, Six by Nico 100&1000s
New York Ten Course Tasting Experience
Cooking Dates: 30 August – 4 October. Please select location at drop down to see menu pricing. Wine Pairing: UK £30 | London & Oxford £35 | Dublin €40. Cocktail Pairing: UK £40 | London & Oxford £45 | Dublin €50.
New York Black & White Cookie
Black Truffle Royale
Coney Island Corn Dog
Prawn & Pork Corn Dog, Red Pepper Ketchup, Saffron Aioli
Chicken Parm
Chicken Doughnut, Scamorza Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
New York Slice
Pepperoni Ragu, Panzanella, Pecorino Espuma
B.E.C – Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Smoked Bacon Belly, Confit Egg Yolk, Hot Sauce, Parmesan Beurre Blanc
Pastrami Sandwich
Ox ‘Pastrami Sandwich’, Choucroute, Battered Gherkin, French’s Emulsion
The Everything Bagel
Grenobloise Black Pollock, Salt Baked Celeriac, Crisp Caper, Black Garlic
"Double Chicken Please"
Buttermilk Chicken, Hot Honey Sauce, Jalapeño Ketchup, Thai Basil & Hazelnut Pesto
The Big Little Apple
Apple Sorbet, Celery Granita, Dill Oil
Lower East Side Apple Pie
Baked Apple Crème, New York Cheesecake, Dulce de Leche, Cookies & Cream Anglaise
New York Ten Course Tasting Experience – Vegetarian
Cooking Dates: 30 August – 4 October. Please select location at drop down to see menu pricing. Wine Pairing: UK £30 | London & Oxford £35 | Dublin €40. Cocktail Pairing: UK £40 | London & Oxford £45 | Dublin €50.
New York Black & White Cookie
Black Truffle Royale
Coney Island Corn Dog
Goat’s Cheese Corn Dog, Red Pepper Ketchup, Saffron Aioli
Aubergine Parm
Aubergine Parm, Scamorza Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato
New York Slice
Panzanella Salad, Olive, Pecorino Espuma
Double Yolker
Potato Rosti, Confit Egg Yolk, Hot Sauce, Parmesan Beurre Blanc
Little Italy
Hazelnut Ragu, Pappardelle, Crisp Sage
The Everything Bagel
Grenobloise Salt Baked Celeriac, Crisp Caper, Black Garlic
"Double Cauliflower Please"
Buttermilk Cauliflower, Hot Honey, Jalapeño Ketchup, Thai Basil & Hazelnut Pesto
The Big Little Apple
Apple Sorbet, Celery Granita, Dill Oil
Lower East Side Apple Pie
Baked Apple Crème, New York Cheesecake, Dulce de Leche, Cookies & Cream Anglaise
Circus Cocktail Pairing
Cocktail pairing for the Circus tasting menu. UK £40 | London & Oxford £45 | Dublin €50.
Apple Pie
Vodka, Cloudy Apple, Gingerbread, Apple, Cinnamon
Three Acts of Popcorn
Act 1: Corn N’ Oil – Rum, Velvet Falernum, Sweetcorn Liqueur. Act 2: Corn Spicy Margarita – Jalapeño, Tequila, Corn, Lime, Green Tabasco. Act 3: Corn Colada – Corn, Rum, Coconut Milk.
Spicy Peach Margarita
Tequila, Peach Shrub, Lime, Red Tabasco Optional: Pickle Juice Shot
Fortune Teller
Butterfly Pea Flower, Gin, Lychee, Soda
Toffee Apple
Calvados, Cloudy Apple, Caramel, Amaro Liqueur