What a nice dinner we had at the Las Iguanas on 7/18/25. The nice person at the host stand Kamilla…read morewas kind enough to get a table even though we had no reservations. The streets seemed busy and we found out there were a lot of university students graduating this weekend. Our server was Hannah. Fantastic is the best word to describe her attitude. Friendly and warm Hannah helped us pick a few items to share. We got dinner and show because we sat across from the bar. The folks making our drinks were working very hard. The gal with the red hair was fun to watch. What great energy the staff brings to this location. This is was worth it!

Two tables were seated after us, and they finished their food before we received our food. We…read moreordered the Chili con Carne and the Buenos Aires burger.

I'm not entirely sure what Demirios classes itself as because the menu has a little bit of…read moreeverything. It offers a taste of Wales, Spain and Italy, so get your head around that if you can. I've only sampled the taste of Italy the few times I've been there because it's hard to go wrong with pizza and pasta and to their credit it's been fantastic. The setting is kind of like an 80s Italian, pseudo flashy but bordering on tacky. During the summer they have a rotund man with a keyboard and mini pa system singing bizarre Italian/Spanish/Welsh hits outside the restaurant, It's almost ridiculous but I love it. It must be a hit with the A crowd because last time I went I saw Rhys Ifans and his entourage ordering a huge amount of champagne for the beautiful hangers on. Sadly though, I was not invited.

A boyfriend of mine once took me here for Valentine's day and after that I was tempted to never…read morevisit again. We were crammed in, surrounded by couples who looked like they really didn't want to be talking to each other and there were so many red heart shape balloons I was nearly sick. Said Boyfriend did not last much longer after that. Anyway I did eventually go back in the summer because it's outside section just made me feel like I was on holiday. The Welsh/Spanish/Italian menu is interesting and your guaranteed to be torn between at least two dishes. I went for fish and was really happy with what I got. Not the cheapest place to eat in the bay but not ridiculously overpriced either and good for a quality meal. Our waiter was also really fun and helpful.

My wife and I ate here while celebrating our anniversary last June of 2025. We had THE BEST curry…read moreever. During our three weeks in the UK no other curry came even close. A feast of flavor beyond measure. We were only sorry that our travels were going to prevent us from coming back another time. We ate outdoors enjoying the lovely weather and the area. Las Iguanas made our visit to Cardiff absolutely memorable.

The service, location, and food were all great…read more It's right on Cardiff Bay, which is convenient and a great people watching spot. I highly recommend going for lunch, where there are appetizers under £3, wine and beer for £2 (one glass only), and many mains for £7.50-8.50. For vegetarians, vegan, and gluten free folks - they have a very extensive menu that is very clearly marked. ( I personally recommend the vegetarian enchilada.)

I have just had a really nice meal here. The Seabass cooked in rock-salt was well presented and…read morefilleted at the table and came with chips and vegetables. It was mid week and by the time I was leaving the restaurant was quite full. The decor is pleasant and the service quick without hurrying you at all and polite. I hadn't intended eating here but I'm glad I did. As the filleting at the table added to the enjoyment of the food it showed they cared about what they were doing and so they get a rare 4 stars from me. With the mussels to start and a pint of bear I paid about £26. X = You've gotta be kidding me XX = trying but not reaching the standard expected or advertised XXX = achieving the standards expected/advertised however high that might be XXXX = they're doing something special here, above expected standards of service XXXXX = WOW! you gotta go here!

Poco Poco is Bridgend Towns resident Tapas Bar. The food is amazing, and the service is also very…read moregood. It is owned by Franko, who also owns and runs Zia Nina which is situated less than 30 seconds away. They have a good selection of wines on offer at very reasonable prices. My only gripe is the fact that there is only one toilet per gender (and a disabled toilet) which means you can be waiting to use the toilet for a short while. However, the toilets are very clean. It is very reasonably priced.

Great tapas and atmosphere. Staff are attentive and top notch. We came as a party of six, and all…read morewere happy and satisfied when we left.

Great ambiance, the service was friendly and hard working. The mushroom appetizer was incredible,…read moremeaty and flavorful. The pulpo dish was really amazing and my husband found the steak well seasoned and tender.

This place is fabtastic!!! A small place with loads of charm, great food, wine and service…read more Located just off the busy Cowbridge Road East La China offers a relaxed environment to eat, chill and chat. The wine selection is ample and has a good range demonstrating what Spain has to offer. The staff are knowledgable and willing to offer an opinion. The main menu is short but each of the dishes are well designed, well made and taste fantastic. The tapas menu has lots of choice. Iberico secreto is a real gem!! This is a must visit place

NYE 2012 - my husband and I were at a loss. Not really fancying the crowds of the City Center, or…read morethe $95 per head price tag that most restaurants were offering we opted to celebrate in Pontcanna. A friend had recommended La Cucina having had a light lunch there, so for NYE we really didn't know what to expect. A quick phone call and a warning "we will have our family here, we will not be partying but you are welcome to come for dinner" later, we decided, why not. The ground floor houses a delicatessen, and a staircase leads you up to the restaurant. More rustic loft that restaurant, the mixed furniture and chunky wooden tables give the room a very warm feel. It's almost like a food speak easy. If you are uncomfortable with small eating establishments and prefer the bigger louder feel of lets say a Jamie Oliver restaurant, this may not be for you. For me; Perfect! The waiter (the owners 17 year old son) was absolutely fantastic. Warm and welcoming he greeted us in Welsh (my native tongue so this always pleases me) and we was eager to please. The Food: To start - a beautiful glass of Spanish Cava. A great selection! Followed by cured duck and fig salad. My husband had the rabbit which just fell off the bone, like butter. Both were divine. Followed by a steak of the most beautiful Welsh Black variety - cooked perfectly with a side of seasonal vegetables. My husband had the Spanish cannelloni; bursting flavors from the meat inside and a subtle and light cream sauce enveloped the dish nicely. Desert was a dark chocolate orange cake - we weren't sure what this was going to be. A light sponge cake infused with orange zest, accompanied by a crisp and moist (I know!) dark chocolate topping. Fresh, light and delicious. The whole tab, for three courses, lots of wine and cava was $86. on NYE! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. I live in NYC, where we have all the food in the world, but i just can't wait to get back to Cardiff and dine at La Cucina again.

Disappointing.. This is the second time we dined here. We really enjoyed re first time, however…read morethis time round was not as good. I think the best way to describe it is an expensive restaurant for Cardiff standards, while offering get up and order from the counter service. We all had the fish pie which was lovely, however the price did not reflect the food, even if it was a nice fish pie. We spent many years in London dining, but we paid London prices but did not receive London food or servings to reflect the price. What did not help the venue was the ambiance. While dinner had a great atmosphere, lunch was depressing. Empty quiet and dead light upstairs. There were lots of staff on, however only one could speak enough English to actually tell us about the menu or hold a conversation. Just to ask questions of the menu was an ordeal. All in all it's sad after we enjoyed it so much the first time. Who knows in the future we may try again

What I like about this restaurant is that I know how clean the kitchen is! There is a JobShop at…read moreour university which sends students to employers for random one-off jobs. One day I got sent to Le Monde, to be a waitress for a big event they were hosting - something about the launch of a new wine? Someone did tell me but I didn't really listen that well... Anyway, so I know from that experience that the food is prepared well and safely. Not that I usually worry but it's an extra point. The food here is quite pricey but I do feel that it's really worth it. Sometimes you've just got to splash the cash a little to get some decent food. And it's worth it. I left feeling full of light, delicious, high-standard cuisine. The service was also great. Full marks all round, Le Monde!

Dunleavy Drive is in a peculiar part of Cardiff Bay, overlooking other retail estates I can't…read morequite see the appeal of setting out to come here. However since we were hungry and happened to drive in the park by accident we decided 'why the hell not' I actually hadn't been in one prior to this so wasn't sure what to expect. Now if I thought TGI's with a better menu than I would of guessed correctly. It's pretty much the same but with a far more wide ranging menu that delves in to American big boy platters and more delicate Italian staples. We went big boy platter and my oh my was it a biggy. Chicken, loaded potato skins, chicken, breadsticks, chicken, BBQ sauce and some more chicken. It was very filling and very tasty I thought. Service was pretty good and food came very quickly. I was pretty chuffed coming out as I was thinking I was going to go into a style over substance restaurant and came out pretty with the opposite opinion.

This is my mum and brothers favourite restaurant. I have been to Frankie & Benny's all over the…read morecountry, many, many times, and despite the fact that I nearly always have the same thing (Meatball Siciliana Calzone is AMAZING) I'm not sick of it yet. While all Frankie & Benny's are pretty much the same, and all look awesome, have great music and do fantastic birthdays, this Frankie & Benny's is not quite as lovely as others that I've been to, and I was a tad disappointed. For one, the staff aren't as upbeat as they are in others where I've had waiters go to all kinds of lengths to make my brother's birthday as special as possible. And even when it's not that busy, it doesn't seem to run very efficiently. The other thing that saddens me about this place (and it's only a really minor point) is the layout. It's smaller than most F&B's so the bar isn't as separated from the rest of the restaurant, and one of the things I love about Frankie & Benny's is being able to watch the kitchen, which it's not possible to do from the tables by the windows here. Regardless of these things, Cardiff F&B's is still fantastic and I'd recommend it to anyone going for a group meal or a birthday, and their Christmas meals are great too- perfect for the office party.