Wow!!! This place was very very delicious! The service was impeccable. I let the server chose my…read moredish for me because I couldn't decide, and I was not disappointed. What's great is they explain what pastas they have for the day and show you an example of each cut before the meal. I highly recommend a stop!

First time in Cardiff and came as a suggestion of a friend and i have to say it was A-mazing. I had…read morethe Bolognese and it was great I recommend it. My friend had the Minestrone and he was of the same opinion, the food is great. The service was very good. Portions very good too. And if you are wondering, i never give a perfect score because i dont believe perfection exists. But hands down and with my eyes closed i recommend this place. I will be back.

I'm an American of Italian descent. The food is excellent. The atmosphere is very good. The service…read moreis good. A bit pricey. Had some seafood pasta. Can't wait to go back and try another dish. Meatball starter excellent. My wife had eggplant parmigiana and seafood risotto. She also thought it was excellent. Pear dessert beyond expectations.

Zio Peppino is yet another Italian restaurant in Cardiff. There must be hundreds of them all told!…read moreOkay, so that's an exaggeration... but I bet they are not far off numbering somewhere near the triple figure mark! This one is a good one. It is reasonably priced, with specials at around £8.00, and the food is authentic, made with fresh ingredients and care. Lunches are even cheaper, and will cost you about the same, but with a starter included. All the Italian favourites are available including pasta and pizza, and of course, Peroni beer, but there a quite a few items on their extensive menu that you won't see at too many other restaurants, making the place that little bit more special. Unfortunately they share the same penchant for poor quality mosaics, just like Puccini a little further down the road, but as with their competitor, all is forgiven! I would much rather this individual flair and attention to detail than the mass produced mediocrity, that is banal in the extreme, and, replicated with tedious regularity at all of the restaurant chain outlets across the globe! Ten points for trying!

An overlooked Italian restaurant for to long, the blown up images outside over do the exact…read morecharacter of the place. While there are a lot of Italian restaurants in the city Zio Peppino is certainly the most reasonable on price. Where else can you get a starter and main course for £7.95 and a main for £5.95 the a la carte menu offers a dizzying choice of other traditional meals that are still thrifty. Although the styling outside makes it look like a casino this authentic Italian will fill you for less with tasty bites. Check out the albany gallery next door before your meal and feel slightly more cultured for the experience.

I was a little confused at first, I have to be honest, about what kind of food this restaurant…read moreactually serves. The banner above the door just says Zio Pin and I was convinced (having merely glanced at it on the way past) that it served chinese food. I found out to my great diappointment that it was not chinese food when I realised that it's full name was Zio Pin Lucianos... a little more italian to my ear. The Italian flags should also have given me some kind of clue. Anyway, it meant that Zio Pin was starting on a back foot - it wasn't chinese food... okay. But it was good Italian food. It was more authentically (I say this like I know; I've never been to Italy) Italian than places like Pizza Express and the like. The service was also great and the cost was really good. I'd come back here again and again. And again.

This is a very Italian restaurant, with cheery Italian staff and simple Italian-themed décor,…read moreincluding terracotta tiles and pieces of art work hung along the walls. Just inside the entrance there's a little bar where you can have a drink before you're seated at your table, which include booths for larger groups. Since the stone baked pizzas at this place are so good (and excellent value) I find it hard to try anything else on the menu - and time and time again I trawl the menu and still return to the pizza. They also do pizzas to take away, which I'd highly recommend over the big chains such as Domino's and Perfect Pizza because their prices are competitive and their pizzas are delicious.

There are so many Italian's in Cardiff that its difficult to really make yourself stand out from…read morethe rest and while the food is pretty good here it doesn't really stand out any way. The decor is a bit odd but the staff are admittedly quite welcoming and warm. Its in the heart of studentville but its not exactly a cheap and cheerful sort of place. I'd feel bad saying anything bad about the place because it was really ok and the desserts were especially nice. Its just got very tough competition so I wouldn't bother unless I was in the area.

This italian restaurant is simple amazing. The menu is varied with pasta dishes, steaks, lamb and…read morechicken dishes along with sea food dishes too. They do a the most amazing mussells in a tomato chilli and wine sauce. mmmmmmmmmmmm. Along with a shoulder of lamb with garlic and rosemary which just melts in your mouth!! The atmosphere is traditionally italian. Most of the diners you'll find are italians living in the Cardiff area, which to me is always a good sign. Staff are friendly and helpful, and can answer any question regarding the food. You have to go and sample this place, and believe me you wont go to another itaian ever again!

La Trattoria Molisana is a family owned restaurant that serves pretty authentic Italian food, as…read morewell as a few more generic old favourites, like steaks etc. If I eat here I stick to the Italian menu, with a preference for the fresh fish dishes, as a steak house will make the steaks better (I like mine ultra-blue, which most restaurants don't manage to achieve unless they specialise in steaks, which ultimately leads to expensive errors, and one very disgruntled eater! I used to complain, but the evening was always spoilt regardless... now I just avoid the steak options on the menu unless I'm convinced that who I'm ordering them from can do them right... and I remain unconvinced that La Trattoria Molisana can!) It also concerns me that they serve Veal, which I always avoid wherever I am! La Trattoria Molisana are not the best Italian in Cardiff by any stretch of the imagination. But in its defence, there really is some seriously stiff competition, and you don't have to ever go too far to find it. The Dolce Vita on Wellfield Road is a good example. Anywhere else La Trattoria Molisana would be considered fairly good, but, being spoilt for choice in Cardiff, the upshot is that it can only be considered passable. The pizza is usually made well and the fresh fish is just that... fresh! Luckily La Trattoria seems to have a dedicated following as well as access to some great fish, (one of the benefits to being a coastal capital). These two things combined ensure that the stock rotation is quick, so the fish never sits around in the fridges for long. I recommend the trout or the sole. Sometimes I think they get a little too busy for their own good, and this is when problems occur. The kitchen can get overwhelmed and mistakes tend to creep in. But on the whole, I've been pretty happy with the food, and always appreciate the attentive service.

To be honest. I am…read moreAmazed to see that place don't have 5 stars reviews only !!! Make me think twice about people who reviews only when they are not happy My Partner Chris wools role me to there first time 2 months ago. And I loved it. I think it was the best Italian food I ever been to. Family owned. ( and they all so amazing ) They treat every client like he is special. The place is so well done. Clean. The service is so good. Quick. It's a great place for group as well. And the food ? The best. After every meal I also take a desert. Amazing. Amazing. We going there again this Saturday. And I am looking forward to that. My opinion. If you like Italian food. It's the best place in Cardiff.

Absolutely wonderful in every aspect: initial greeting to a great red wine list at realistic costs…read more Our first visit to Wales and Cardiff and Yelp helped us find this hidden treasure. It is certainly well worth finding. An Italian restaurant with amazing Welch lamb dishes as well as Italian prepared fish and exquisitely prepared pasta. We truly loved this small cuisine. Very happy!

Excellent food and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely return the next time we visit…read moreCardiff.

We had very delicious meals there this evening. It is in the lower level of a row house. Great…read moreatmosphere. Nice selection of mixed drinks and wines. Meals are served pretty promptly. Staff is very solicitous. It was a wonderful way to end our stay in Cardiff. I can't recommend it enough to try out this restaurant when you are in Cardiff. After a day walking around of a walking tour, it was just a hop, skip, and jump from our Hilton Cardiff hot

After a day of sightseeing, we were looking for comfort food. Giovanni's on Park Place was the…read moreright answer. The pre-theatre rush was over, so Salvatore gave us his full attention. The bruschetta was fresh, and Salvatore provided a steak knife, making it easy to carve small bites. My date's minestrone soup was perfectly balanced, not too much broth, not too much veg and pasta. I had the mushroom ravioli with crumbled salsicchia sauce - comfort food, check! My date's Festa pizza had a nice thin crust, too much for one person, but very tasty. We were too full for dessert this time. Yeah, next time we're in Cardiff, I expect we'll be back. And leave room for dessert.

First time in Cardiff. Discovered Cafe Citta, but there are only 16 Yelp reviews for Cafe Citta,…read moreshocking. It's a fabulously popular and busy place that serves fantastic food! The place was packed and bustling. It's a small place full of lively diners. WOW, the four of us ordered different things and we loved all of it! I chose the seafood pasta, hubby ordered the carbonara and our friends ordered the lasagna. For starters we had a garlic pizza and the polenta with bolognese. Oh, every bite of dinner was delicious and I wanted it to be a never-ending meal. We love finding fantastic Italian food when we travel and we succeeded! Service from the entire staff was genuinely kind and caring! Kudos to Cafe Citta and the entire staff and chefs! Highly recommend!

Food was incredible! Our server was also very friendly and helpful, and we both had a delightful…read moretime. The gnocchi was outstanding! Highly recommend this little hole-in-the-wall.

The Amalfi Italian restaurant situated on Crwys rd is a traditional style of Italian cooking. The…read moreservice is fine and the atmosphere is charming, I would especially recommend as a date night location. It's is best to book in advance as it is much smaller than it's competitor Lorenza's. They also offer a takeaway service that features an unusual array of choice and the classic style pizzas. Fresh flavourful ingredients make it a special experience even if you have takeaway it is different to the typical pizzas from Crwys rd other pizzerias. You'll find that a meal can set you back at least £20 each, which is more than I would expect for a restaurant in this location. The restaurant has some pedigree ownership and this makes for a tried & tested formula, which means you'll enjoy the experience.

The first time I saw this restaurant, all closed up, I thought it was ironic how depressing it…read morelooked considering it's named after one of Italy's most famous and beautiful coastlines. One of my friends ate there, however, and told me that it was the sister restaurant of Da Mario in the city centre, and that the food was fantastic, so I was persuaded to give it a chance. Going back in the evening it looked far cosier and more appealing. The decor is quite simple and plain, rather than being stuffed with fake plants and memorabilia like many Italian restaurants are, although personally I quite like the latter! Their pizzas are thin, 11-12", and homemade, offering two choices of base (Margherita or Napoletana) plus a wide choice of extra toppings so you can make up your own - but I went for calamari rings for starters (£6.95) followed by Penne al Salmone (£10.95), both of which were delicious. This restaurant offers reasonable value and great service - but I'd probably prefer to go over to Canton to the Italian Way, for its fun, slightly cheesy old-fashioned Italian atmosphere.