This was our first place we ate in Cardiff and it really set the standard for food, service and ambiance. It is completely unassuming from the outside. In fact you walk through a narrow door but then descend immediately down the stairs to a beautiful setting to dine. We had the lamb shoulder and pork belly and both satisfied us. The server was very good, It can feel a little crowded downstairs and when a table opened up she offered us to move before we ordered but we were fine. read more

Wonderful contemporary Welsh cuisine in a romantic below-ground setting with exposed brick and barrel ceilings. The lamb and pork belly were both excellent. Clear how they got their Michelin mention. read more

My wife, Dad, and I were in Cardiff for one day. After an awesome tour of the castle, we stepped in here because the menu outside looked super interesting. It did not disappoint!! We got the potted pig, because well, you have to. It was so unique and delicious. The Diablo beer from New Zealand was perfect! The best though, was the lamb. Woah! So good. My wife has already tried making it at home. The service and ambiance were also fantastic! Potted Pig was definitely a highlight of our time in Cardiff! Thank you! read more

An absolute amazing restaurant! First off the staff were all very friendly, fun and professional! Second the food is some of the best I have had in a long while. The Welsh Rarebit was delicious, the Lamb Shoulder (slow roasted for 8 hours) melts in your mouth! The hint of rosemary in the potatoes was perfectly balanced with the creamy starchiness of the potatoes. The Sticky Toffee Pudding, had actual toffee sauce! So many places make a sub par Carmel sauce and try to pass it off as toffee. Charlotte, the waitress was excellent! (As were all the staff!) i highly recommend this dining experience! read more

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

This is a restaurant in a former vault. It is very beautiful and has great ambience. The service was wonderful and the Servers were very attentive. The food was fresh and delicious. They did some great takes on traditional ingredients. read more

Great vibe. Set in an old bank vault. In the heart of Cardiff. Service was friendly but it took a while for the food to come. Pork belly was great & portion was huge. Despite the wait for food I'd definitely give this place a thumbs up. read more

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

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. read more

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Stars for the atmosphere, waitstaff and food. It's a special place in Cardiff, downstairs in an old bank vault. It seems like a place for a "special" meal. We enjoyed our vegetarian special but there wasn't a lot of choice for vegetarians. Stars for the Welsh rarebit! read more

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!!!!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

The Potted Pig - Cockles and laver bread on toast - British Near Me - Cardiff, CRF

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the food was nice great waiter service its looks like a good place because there was no rats hanging from the celling no good choices fpr vegitarans read more

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

Great service and brilliant staff, food always good. always looking forward to returning read more

Everything was SUPERB, especially the lamb shoulder and the sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce! If you are ever in Cardiff, do NOT miss eating at this very special restaurant located in a charming cellar. read more

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. read more

The Potted Pig - The Pork Belly - British Near Me - Cardiff, CRF

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! read more

The Potted Pig - British Near Me - Cardiff, CRF

People should be aware that The Potted Pig charges £15 when people cancel less that 24 hours before their scheduled time. Despite frequenting the restaurant the night before our reservation, because we had to change our plans for the next day, our patronage didn't mean much to management. They still charged us the cancellation fee. read more

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

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! read more

The Potted Pig - British Near Me - Cardiff, CRF

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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! read more

The Potted Pig - British Near Me - Cardiff, CRF

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

This restaurant is beautiful! The atmosphere is awesome in an old bank downstairs and a great date spot. Service was right on and friendly and helpful. The food is why it is not 5 stars. The food for such a nice place and price just falls short. The potted pig which we had to try of course was very dry and just not good. However the main meals were good just not amazing. The rarebit, cod and lamb were all excellent meals and we would go back but maybe the dishes need a little less cooking or a little less time under a heat lamp because overall they were all just on the dry side. Make sure you make a reservation as we were there on a Thursday night and walk-ins were being turned away told they were completely booked for the evening! read more

We had the lunch special at The Potted Pig and it was amazing really great service and knowledgable staff, food was 5 star and being lunch time they run a really reasonably priced lunch menu. The atmosphere is really special since it is based in the old bank vaults under the city. Highly recommended a place to try in Cardiff for sure. read more

The Potted Pig - British Near Me - Cardiff, CRF

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Down in the basement of an old bank this place has lots of charm with its vaulted ceilings, bare brickwork and windowless atmosphere. The food is not all about pork!! On a recent visit the starters were well presented and super tasty. The asparagus were fulsome and tender, cooked perfectly. The braised of cheek was packed with flavour and meltingly tender. For the mains an excellent steak, cooked on the pinker side of how it was requested, delivered loads of flavour. An unusual cod dish which came with pork, chorizo and beans, was a real taste treat. The drinks menu is comprehensive, particularly the gins. Good wine and reasonably priced champagne. The service is friendly and efficient. Can be difficult to get a table even when there are plenty of spare tables .... read more

I was looking forward to trying the famous Potted Pig restaurant, and of course chose the first starter as The Potted Pig. Turned out to be then worst dish of the evening. Main dish was decent sized, but could not finish it, I had wanted to try dessert prior to going, but opted not to due to the meh flavours. There was also no signal underground, so it was a long wait between courses. Overall, I would try elsewhere as the price range seems to be a $$$ instead of $$ read more

Super salty. Perhaps I ordered wrong, but this was simply over salted predictable pub grub. Dig deeper if you want to find something that is authentically Welsh and worth the hostess haughtiness. read more

It sits below zizzis, you aren't in the wrong place, promise! Just pop through the door and down the stairs. We booked in advance whilst staying just outside cardiff after seeing it had some pretty excellent reviews. It was pretty busy, so I'm glad we did! Good value, and great food, there's a set menu, which is even better value too. Lamb belly for starter, which was unbelievably gorgeous, and we both had different roasts for mains (it was a sunday, and what I'd heard they're great for, so it would be rude not to), the roasties were properly, fluffy, crispy, non greasy ones, the meat was cooked to perfection, and the gravy was proper stuff. Everything was presented well, and served by lovely staff. The only issue was that my first lime and soda came out flat, but it was immediately corrected, and a new one was brought back in a matter of minutes. The puddings looked excellent, but we were just too full! It's all set in the arches of exposed brick that used to belong to a bank vault, so, you get no phone signal. If you're on a date, or a meeting that you want the option of an emergency escape phone call, this place isn't suitable! Just a heads up! read more

I understand why this place is so highly rated. You don't normally get a fantastic restaurant like this near tourist attractions (stones throw from the Cardiff castle) but this place is the real deal. First of all the ambiance is nice, being underground with brick all around sets a nice mood. The service is efficient and friendly. But the food is simply amazing ... not only in taste but presentation and uniqueness as well. The cockles, bacon and seaweed crostini was amazingly good. Never had that combination before but it was well balanced and simply delicious. The crispy pork shoulder and pig ears was a decadent dish with the addition of poached egg. The creaminess and richness of the egg played perfectly with the crispy pork shoulder ... and those pig ears are some of the best I've had anywhere. The sea bream and sea beans was cooked simply but was cooked to perfection. The fish was still moist but the skin was crispy. I've eaten all over the world and this place ranks right up there. It was so good that I'm going back on Sunday for Sunday roast. read more

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Environment is great, the food is wonderful, and service was attentive. The place is like underground, so you are quite removed from the noise outside . read more

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I have been to the Potted Pig several times. I often go with my work colleagues and clients on special occasions. The food is pucker. I particularly like the fish and sea food such as the sea bream. Excellent service I must add. I would recommend this place without a shadow of doubt. read more

I was turned on to this restaurant by my fabulous friends in London: Howard, Andy & Richard (amazing Sax, Tpt & Bone section). During our last Manilow tour here in the UK we dined in only the best restaurants. This was no exception! Thanks guys! Can't wait to eat here again this visit! read more

I first went to the Potted Pig a few months ago on a Friday night and was really impressed. Located in the old Lloyds bank vaults it's very atmospheric. The walls are stripped bricks and there is a lovely wine cellar. Also, being able to choose from a vast number of gins has it's benefits in enabling you to view everything with a warm, hazy glow! The food is fab, apparently the belly pork is a wonder of the world. I had some chicken which was beautifully roasted and the chargrilled squid was excellent. Service is great and I thought the bill was reasonable considering the quality of the food. We need more places like this in Cardiff! Just to note, I went in recently for Sunday lunch and had to say I was a little disappointed. Only beef or belly pork and a veggie option to choose from and the beef was pretty chewy. However, I'm willing to put this down to a poor cut of meat which can't always be helped. The yorkshire, potatoes and vegs were cooked really well so it's not a major complaint however I think it's more of an evening meal venue than a Sunday lunch location. read more

The service was 100% however food is normal and food portion is a little random and cost is too expensive did not like the food at all trip adviser rated it the best in the area, well I say so far every where else is better and cheaper than this place read more

The most amazing, mouthwatering food. Book early for a 6-8 time to ensure you get the dish you want. My boyfriend and I both wanted the rabbit but because our reservation was at 9, it all ran out :( Also be aware that you have to wait a long time for the food. read more

Very good food, had the Lamb roast on Easter Sunday which included Starter dish of Broccoli Soup with Poached Egg. Plenty of delicious sides included with the lamb roast including vegetables, potatoes, and cheesey cauliflower. Food prices quite reasonable for the quality of food and portion sizes are adequate to large. Large gin selection, note price of mixed drinks (G&T) can be expensive as you are also charged for the Tonic water in addition to the spirit. The Bad part of my experience which ruined it, was watching members of the wait staff repeatedly eating scraps of food with their bare hands when they visited food pick-up area in the back near the kitchen (my table was in sight of this area), and then immediately serving customers without washing their hands. Very unsanitary. I decided not to have dessert after watching this and has turned me off to the whole restaurant in the future..... even in a much more modestly priced restaurant or pub you should not see the staff eating food whatsoever when they are working. read more

Ate here on a Saturday lunchtime, with a large group of family. Must saw the service was excellent and the staff were very friendlly and accommodating. Don't think they could have done any better to make us feel more welcome and comfortable. Food was very good, and very reasonably priced. Would definitely eat here again if I was visiting Cardiff. A hidden gem in the heart of Cardiff. read more