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    The Potted Pig

    4.1 (43 reviews)
    ModerateBritish
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM

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    Brad P.

    I came here on a short business trip to Cardiff. The PP was recommended by my coworkers who live there. I didn't even order any pig items but what I did order was delicious. I tried the scallop starter which was good, even thought the scallops were small. I also tried the sirloin cooked in garlic butter and it was delicious. They have a good wine selection and a limited craft beer selection so I went with the wine which was good, albeit expensive. The decor is nice, service very good, and I will be back, this time to try the potted pig.

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    Moon D.

    Outstanding customer customer and awesome food! Cool setting in an old bank vault! We had pitted pug which was delicious We also had Welch rarebit.. life changing!!! Lol! If you are in Cardiff go here!!!!!

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    Clarissa Y.

    Honestly torn between 2 or 3 stars. I had a really disappointing experience as from all the rave reviews, I was expected masterful food. Unfortunately, I honestly don't think The Potted Pig is worth its hype. ~ Atmosphere: As other reviewers have stated, the atmosphere is brilliant. It's underground which is one downside as phone signal's poor, but it makes for a terrific ambience. Lit up with candles, it certainly has a charm that would make this location perfect for a date. ~ Customer Service: Again, as other reviewers have noticed, the customer service was good. The food came promptly and the servers were not at all difficult to flag down. Make a reservation online as things get booked ahead way in advance (like a week or two). Don't show up on the fly and expect to get seated. ~ Food: The food itself was 4 stars. The meals were tasty, but nothing out of this world. STARTER: ham hock terrine, piccalilli & toasted sourdough - £8 This was a very good dish. The ham hock had great flavour and the toasted sourdough accompanying it was perfectly crispy. The piccalilli added just the right amount of kick as well. Great dish. MAIN: trio of pork (pork cheek, belly, and bacon-wrapped tenderloin with pomme puree and greens) - £24 Unfortunately this dish was hit or miss. The pork cheek and tenderloin were beautifully cooked, but the pork belly was unfortunately quite overcooked and dry. I needed to chase every bite with water in order to wash it down. I also wish there was a bit more sauce on the plate. With so much pork and a lot of pureed potatoes, the small drizzle of sauce was barely enough to hold it together. --- The food was tasty, without a doubt and by itself warrants 4 stars. However, the reason why I dropped it was because the prices were far too high for what it was worth. For £24 a main, I expected to be blown out of this world. However, it was good and that was it. All in all, for 2 people we spent £85 which included starters and non-alcoholic drinks. I felt like I was robbed upon leaving to be honest as you can get food that's equally, or even more tasty for half the price. 2.5 stars, but increasing it to 3 because the food itself was decent. I probably wouldn't be coming back ever again though.

    2013 Pipes from Cardiff
    Rod U.

    Arched, exposed brick ceilings and walls, a former bank vault turned restaurant. Contemporary touches make the space warm and inviting. Patrons are boisterous and jovial, all enjoying honest food and drink. Chicago's Avec in Cardiff Wales? One of the few restaurants in the city to make the Michelin guide and for good reason. Fresh ingredients, well prepared, and paying homage to Wales. OK, I'll come clean, I chose it because they had Welsh Rarebit on the menu. To start, the namesake potted pig, not as over the top as the US counterpart. This one with very little clarified butter but lots of pork, liquefied pork fat, with cinnamon, anise, and thyme overtones. Perfect on toast with the accompanying pickled veg. Braised beef cheek with caramelized onion and thinly sliced roasted beef cheek on toast, outstanding. Deep beefy flavor. Nuff said. For mains, the roasted half rabbit, and rabbit sausage with fennel in a cider, mustard sauce is very good. Clean flavor of the rabbit (it doesn't taste like chicken), its moist but slightly chewy meat with a bite of the rabbit offal sausage is brightened by the acidic sauce. Fennel heightens the slight gamey edge. The star, the whole, mustard and honey glazed ham hock with coleslaw, roasted cauliflower and new potatoes. Huge (easily feeds two). Fall off the bone tender, the fat, melting, the outer surface, sweet and tangy, the ham with the perfect salinity. The aroma, screams fall. This isn't your typical large production, ham hock in the States. Sorry to say but another food international travel has laid waste to. Prices are very reasonable, with all starters £7, mains average £20. Very nice selection of UK gin, local craft beer, and old world wines. Very reasonable prices. Extremely friendly service but understand this is a pour it yourself kind of place. From water to wine, don't be a snob. Advanced booking a month in advance for dinner recommended. A worthy, contemporary dining experience less than 100 yards from the 1,000 year old Cardiff Castle.

    Cockles and laver bread on toast
    Natalie W.

    I tried the Potted Pig for lunch having read the great Yelp reviews and was impressed at the great value set menu (two courses for £12) which was so full of choices I could barely decide. I was recommended the cockles starter came with laverbread and toast. I should have realised that if both bread and toast are mentioned the thing called bread probably isn't wheat based. I actually had no idea what it was until writing this review - seawood and a Welsh speciality - how cool! I liked the unusual flavours, which were a great balance, very much. I had the beef sandwich for my main and only when it arrived did it occur to me I'm not that keen on that type of cut of meat (I prefer steak or minced) nor am I wild about bread. Despite that, I really enjoyed this tasty and generous sandwich, and the chips were good too. What's great about the Potted Pig is I can imagine having enjoyed any number of variations from the menu - the broccoli starter and pork belly main for example. Too bad I didn't have room for multiple lunches. Asides from the food service was very patchy - very nice initially but drink took ages to arrive, water was warm, and then I couldn't get the bill which is always really annoying when you have the rest of your day to be getting on with. I also would not at all recommend the Potted Pig for any kind of working lunch as there is no mobile reception or wireless so couldn't access internet at all. To be fair it's clearly not set up as that kind of place, but considering it wasn't that busy in the early afternoon maybe they should think about making it a bit more business-friendly. Otherwise though it's really a great place to eat. It's not the most beautiful restaurant, being in a basement, but it's rough-around-the-ages feel definitely has appeal and really doesn't matter when the food quality is this good.

    The Pork Belly
    Merrill O.

    This is a pretty cool little spot located below-ground in an old bank vault. They have an impressive selection of gins...perfect for a pre-dinner drink. The food was very good, with one of two dishes that were excellent, like the Pork Belly. Wow. Service was very good, starting with our reservations...I was unable to get a table online, but when I emailed to request a table, they gladly fit us in. Happy that they were able to, as we were only in Cardiff for a day. Check it out, if you are in the neighborhood.

    Essi S.

    Had dinner at The Potted Pig and it was absolutely amazing. You decent down the stairs into this modern cellar type room (a former bank vault) with a simplistic and chic decor and you are immediately greeted by the very polite and nice staff. What really impressed me was the quality of organic and seasonal ingredients. They managed to pack an incredible amount of flavor to each dish, everything was perfectly seasoned and looked beautiful. The menu had great choices and I will definitely be going again to try other things. The service was very nice, professional and polite. On top of all this the prizes are very affordable so you really get a lot for your buck. The Potted Pig was easily one of my favorite restaurant experiences in Cardiff!

    Cecilia L.

    Quick glance: + seasonal menu + hidden gem + bargain set menu for lunch The Potted Pig, although located on the High Street of Cardiff, is an easy-to-miss restaurant due to its underground location. It occupies a former bank vault and sits underneath Zizzi restaurant, with a fairly unassuming entrance that leads you to the basement. If you weren't looking for it, you could easily pass by it. The restaurant offers seasonal menu and the food are beautifully seasoned and plated elegantly in a modern-British/gastro-pub style. The restaurant offers a set lunch menu where you get two courses for £10, absolute value for money. The establishment also has local ales and ciders (in bottles), as well as a selection of wine to accompany the tasty food it offers. I highly recommend this little gem for those looking for a casual and tasty lunch with friends when you're next in Cardiff!

    Mike S.

    In an old bank vault under the high street a modern dinning place is miles apart from the chain venues near by. Greeted by friendly helpful staff who have a good knowledge of gin Nice cocktails and wine from budget to bankrupt. Food pretty good and tasty, all cooked Greg and at a relaxed but not too long pace. Not cheap, but not too expensive, definitely give this place a try!

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    11 months ago

    This place is CLOSED permanently, but has been replaced with "Maple and Bacon". Good full breakfasts and we recommend it.

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    I am basically putting 5stars on every restaurant in Cardiff. But try the Cardiff city stadium food it's good aswell

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    Nice food,great service,The cooking is very skilful, the food remains original, and the dish is delicate, so you can try it

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    I enjoyed the food and the service was great. Would recommend and would go again in the future.

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    Service - perfect, food - average, almost every dish extremely salty, so impossible to eat, even stake.

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    11 years ago

    Really wonderful food and service. The ham hock salad was amazing, as was the roasted tomato bruschetta.

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    15 years ago

    Superb food, only went for lunch, 2 courses for £10. Really good value. Also 18 gins to chose from

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    Review Highlights - The Potted Pig

    The restaurant offers a set lunch menu where you get two courses for £10, absolute value for money.

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    You can just feel the ghosts of pirates in this seaside tavern. With its nooks and crannies, it's…read morejust perfect for an illicit rendevouz and talks of treasure over a glass of brandy and the crackling fire. This has got to be one of the oldest pubs in South Wales, it's medieval and dates from 1380. This is one of those places that reminds you how small we used to be - I'm only 5ft 7 and I stoop through the worn wooden doors. I havn't eaten here, but there is also a well respected restaurant upstairs offering a good selection of seafood dishes. Dishes include: Brixham Crab Cake with baby leaves and lemon butter sauce (£5.25); Plaice Goujons with paprika and a sweet red pepper tartar sauce (£4.95); Roasted Fillet of Hake with a chorizo and roasted red pepper risotto ith tomato, garlic and orange sauce for £13.95 For the vegetarians on the day I visited there was: Tomato Fondue, Wild Mushroom and Aubergine Bake, finished with garlic crumb and poached egg (£4.95) and Rosemary and Truffle Arancini Risotto with a tomato, red onion and spring onion salsa ( £4.95). The restaurant opening times are Monday to Saturday from 7pm to 9.30pm. They also offer bar meals between 12 and 2 pm Mondays to Saturdays and evening meals Monday to Friday from 6 to 8 pm.

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    3.5(57 reviews)
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    I visited here on one of the coldest days in Cardiff and had about 3 places in mind to try Welsh…read morefood but decided to give this one a try because it was closest to the train station and I was super hungry. They have a fairly small Welsh menu and I was hoping to try some rarebit but unfortunately they took it off the menu now. So, I had the lamb cawl and beef and cottage pie. The pie was absolutely amazing, one of the best I have had so far. Lamb cawl was mediocre but I didn't have too much expectation from it to begin with. Everything was very reasonably priced and you can order from the table using their app and have the food delivered at the table which was amazing for a small town like Cardiff. The place in itself is amazing, its an old movie theater converted to a pub and like other reviewers mentioned they did not tear down the theater but just built the seating around it (good decision). The seating upstairs is more private and gives a good view of the whole theater.

    Good spot to try some traditional Welsh food, well for a tourist like me anyway. The lamb meatballs…read morewith mash, sauce and peas are very good. All covered in sauce. Light and airy lamb meat balls. The sausage and mash even better, also very light in texture made of leeks and onion. Welsh rarebit comes out proper hot, very good classic. Reasonable prices. Didn't get a chance to try the Welsh fruit cake because the kitchen closed at 10pm. It's a fun, lively pub atmosphere.

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    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    After reading excellent reviews about Milkwood, I ventured here on my one night in Cardiff. It did…read moreNOT disappoint! It was amazing! Ambiance/service: It is a very small place but is cozy and nice. There is a tiny and cute bar and the staff is very nice. But because it is small I would recommend reserving ahead of time. My server was very helpful in describing the dishes. Food: To start, I had a Cornish crab and potato rosti with a mustard leaf and chili. Sooo yummy and the crab was super fresh. Then, I had the spiced quail with chicory and red walnut pesto. Delicious! Next, I had the braised ox cheek with smoked pomme purée and Parmesan. Really really good. I also had a side of green beans that were made with garlic and lemon. Simple, but the best green beans I've ever had! Finally, I had a dessert of elderflower jelly, greengage (a European plum), vanilla ice cream, and biscotti. It was delicious! But I also loveeee elderflower so you definitely need to like that to have that dish. Overall, the food was excellent. I wish I could fly back to Cardiff to have it again!

    Fantastic restaurant, meal was amazing, superb wine list and impeccable and friendly service and…read morevery reasonable. We skipped starters, which I'm now regretting but there will be a next time, and went straight to the mains. I had the brace of quail and my wife had the lamb which were both delicious. We followed this with the chocolate mousse and chocolate and almond torte which were excellent. We drank the Guy Allion Pinot Noir which was light and smooth so a perfect accompaniment to the meal. We will definitely be returning to Milkwood

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