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Restaurants in Cardiff

25 restaurants in Cardiff recognised by AA Rosettes, Michelin and The Good Food Guide. The ones most guides agree on come first.

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  1. Gorse

    3 guides · 186-188 Kings Road, Cardiff, CF11 9DF, United Kingdom

    Chef Tom Waters brings refined modern Welsh cooking to Cardiff’s Pontcanna, earning a Michelin star just eight months after opening.

  2. Hiræth

    3 guides · 587 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BE, United Kingdom

    Small independent restaurant in Cardiff offering a set course taster menu focused on seasonal produce. Michelin Recommended 2026.

  3. Home

    3 guides · 1 Royal Buildings, PENARTH, VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF64 3EB

    A family-run Modern British kitchen in Penarth offers seasonal menus, refined pastries, and an intimate dining room shielded by velvet curtains.

  4. Thomas

    3 guides · 3-5 Pontcanna Street, Cardiff, CF11 9HQ

    Chef Tom Simmons brings seasonal Modern British cooking and Welsh produce to a relaxed Cardiff neighbourhood brasserie.

  5. Asador 44

    2 guides · 14 Quay Street, Cardiff, CF10 1EA, United Kingdom

    Asador 44 in Cardiff brings the heat of a Spanish asador to Wales, with charcoal-grilled meats, seafood, and an all-Spanish wine list. Michelin Recommended.

  6. ember at No. 5

    2 guides · 5 Romilly Crescent, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9NP, United Kingdom

    Modern British tasting menus and seasonal cooking in a pared-back, elegant setting in Cardiff’s Pontcanna neighbourhood.

  7. Heaneys

    2 guides · 6-10 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff, CF11 9NR, United Kingdom

    Tommy Heaney's relaxed, ingredient-led modern cuisine in Cardiff's Pontcanna. Seasonal tasting menus from a chef's own garden. Michelin Recommended 2026.

  8. Heathcock

    2 guides · 58 Bridge Street, Cardiff, CF5 2EN, United Kingdom

    Heathcock in Cardiff serves seasonal British contemporary dishes in a relaxed pub setting. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for good value cooking.

  9. The Sorting Room

    2 guides · Parkgate Hotel, Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DA, United Kingdom

    Modern British cuisine in an elegant setting: The Sorting Room at Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel holds Michelin and AA Rosette recognition.

  10. Bacareto

    1 guide · 13 Church Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BG

    An artist-run Venetian bacaro in Cardiff serving seasonal cicheti, plant-focused dishes, and obscure wines recognised by the Good Food Guide.

  11. Casanova

    1 guide · 13 Quay Street, Cardiff, CF10 1EA

    Chef Antonio Cersosimo and importer Luca Montuori craft regional Italian cooking at Casanova, pairing premium imports with Welsh produce.

  12. Cora

    1 guide · 231 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9PP, United Kingdom

    Cora brings modern British cooking to Cardiff's Pontcanna neighbourhood. Small plates, craft cocktails, and a Michelin Recommended nod for 2026.

  13. Ffwrnes Pizza

    1 guide · First Floor, Cardiff Central Market, St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AU

    A Cardiff Central Market staple since 2018, Ffwrnes Pizza serves wood-fired Italian classics from a bustling first-floor stall recognized by The Good Food Guide as a Local Gem.

  14. Longa Café

    1 guide · 180 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3NB

    A Cardiff Turkish café reimagining Anatolian breakfasts and Mediterranean flavours with contemporary warmth.

  15. Matsudai Ramen

    1 guide · 183-185 Clare Road, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 6QS

    Founder James Chant turned pop-up success into a celebrated Grangetown spot recognised by The Good Food Guide.

  16. Mesen

    1 guide · Heol-Y-Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6HF

    Mesen serves open charcoal fire cooking in Rhiwbina, Cardiff. This Good Food Guide-recognised Modern European kitchen focuses on seasonal shared plates, featuring char-grilled chicken with peach and lobster with finger lime.

  17. Milkwood

    1 guide · 83 Pontcanna Street, Cardiff, CF11 9HS

    A neighbourhood cafe in Pontcanna earning Good Food Guide recognition for seasonal brunch, artisan pizzette, and carefully crafted evening drinks.

  18. Ogof

    1 guide · 11 Kings Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9BZ

    Ogof in Cardiff blends a neighbourhood restaurant with a natural wine shop, featuring chef Alex Vines' seasonal vegetable menus and a relaxed two-floor space in Pontcanna.

  19. Pettigrew Bakeries

    1 guide · 595 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BE

    Recognised by The Good Food Guide 2026, this Cardiff bakery provides trusted daily baking for the local community.

  20. Purple Poppadom

    1 guide · 185a Cowbridge Road East, Upper Floor, Cardiff, CF11 9AJ, United Kingdom

    Purple Poppadom in Cardiff receives Michelin Recommended recognition for its Indian cuisine in 2026.

  21. Six by Nico Cardiff

    1 guide · 27 High Street, CARDIFF, Cardiff, CF10 1PU

    Six by Nico Cardiff offers structured tasting journeys including the Amalfi Coast and Pasta menus, recognised by a 1 AA Rosette for culinary excellence.

  22. Sonder

    1 guide · 72 Llandaff Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9NL

    A recently opened neighbourhood bistro in Pontcanna blending modern European cooking with an accessible, industrial-chic setting and Good Food Guide recognition.

  23. The Fox & Hounds

    1 guide · Llancadle Road, Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 3AD

    A Good Food Guide recognised pub kitchen in Llancarfan serving elevated modern British classics alongside locally sourced seasonal plates.

  24. Touring Club

    1 guide · 4 Washington Buildings, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2AD, United Kingdom

    A simple yet spirited bar in Penarth offering Modern British food, a curated wine list, and an intimate open-kitchen space. Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026.

  25. Tŷ Melin

    1 guide · 49 Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3PA

    A Cardiff bakery praised by local readers for its consistent bread and pastries, recognized in the 2026 Good Food Guide.