Latest reviews for Restaurants in Cardiff, United Kingdom

Punitha's - Food Tracker by FoodTracker

FoodTracker — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:28:59 +0000

Review by FoodTracker

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 029 2047 3055

Website: http://www.punithas.com/

A good restaurant for a family dinner..the atmosphere is very good and different from other indian.. the staffs are friendly and helpfull. you have lots to choose from and each and every dish which we ordered tasted different from the other, which does not happen with other indian..

Vegetarians have lots to choose from..this is thefirst time i have see vegetarian have lots of choices in a combined restaurant..

They run different deal days throught the week and on on Sunday luch..

Their take away is a good buy..nicely packed with very good quantities for the price..
The wine list is of good choice and it suits their food very well.
their desserts are different from other and every one should their fried ice cream..
Do book a table on the weekends to avoid delays and dissapointments..

A must try restaurant.. if you dont have time.. try their take away to realisew good their food is..A good restaurant for a family dinner..the atmosphere is very good and different from other indian.. the staffs are friendly and helpfull. you have lots to choose from and each and every dish which we ordered tasted different from the other, which does not happen with other indian..

Vegetarians have lots to choose from..this is thefirst time i have see vegetarian have lots of choices in a combined restaurant..

They run different deal days throught the week and on on Sunday luch..

Their take away is a good buy..nicely packed with very good quantities for the price..
The wine list is of good choice and it suits their food very well.
their desserts are different from other and every one should their fried ice cream..
Do book a table on the weekends to avoid delays and dissapointments..

A must try restaurant.. if you dont have time.. try their take away to realisew good their food is..

Canteen on Clifton Street - Dissappointed =S by vegan4love

vegan4love — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:33:03 +0000

Review by vegan4love

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 029 20454999

Website: www.canteenoncliftonstreet.com

Tags: pretentious, vegetarian, good service

Went to eat out with 3 friends. I'm vegan, and so is my best friend, and out other two friends are meativores. We decided to go to the Canteen, as it seemed promising and there was food to please everyone (or so it seemed on the menu on their website). We went there, and the problems started straight away. The girl who served us never had a smile or any more than two words to say to us. The service felt rushed and impersonal. Then the food came. My starter was impressive to the eye, but my tongue had a different opinion. I found that the taste was bland and definitely didn't live up to the promise. Then the main course came, a fairly sized portion: which I, like my meat eating friend, did not finish, as I found it rather unappetizing. The only thing to save the day was the desert, which was ok, nothing to write home about and at this point in time we're just wanting to pay the bill and get out of there more than trying to enjoy the food. Needless to say we're gonna have to find elsewhere to eat now, as we refuse to go back. My other 3 friends share of the opinion, so I'm not just imagining it.Went to eat out with 3 friends. I'm vegan, and so is my best friend, and out other two friends are meativores. We decided to go to the Canteen, as it seemed promising and there was food to please everyone (or so it seemed on the menu on their website). We went there, and the problems started straight away. The girl who served us never had a smile or any more than two words to say to us. The service felt rushed and impersonal. Then the food came. My starter was impressive to the eye, but my tongue had a different opinion. I found that the taste was bland and definitely didn't live up to the promise. Then the main course came, a fairly sized portion: which I, like my meat eating friend, did not finish, as I found it rather unappetizing. The only thing to save the day was the desert, which was ok, nothing to write home about and at this point in time we're just wanting to pay the bill and get out of there more than trying to enjoy the food. Needless to say we're gonna have to find elsewhere to eat now, as we refuse to go back. My other 3 friends share of the opinion, so I'm not just imagining it.

the beech tree inn - watch out by thomasbentley

thomasbentley — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:31:55 +0000

Review by thomasbentley

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 02920593106

Website: http://www.thebeechtreeinn.org/

Tags: expensive, seafood

Do you remember the advert on television that showed the couple checking out of the hotel and were charged for seeing the sunset so they declined the bill been stapled to the credit card receipt in case they got charged for her it? Here is the restaurant equivalent!! The description is The Beech Tree Inn is a restaurant
designed and priced for the times we live in.
A very confusing and bland menu shows that you pay Â£14- 17 pound for your piece of meat and some form of potatoes and then all sauces are Â£1.75 on top and a small bowl of salad is Â£2.75, other vegetables are just as pricey so you are looking at greater that Â£20 per head for what was presented as a bland uninteresting meal. The starters were not much better.
My children scoffed the bread that was put on the table and we were told the extra bread was another Â£0.95 , I felt like asking for a doggy bag to take the remaining butter with us but refrained from the temptation.
Sweets are Â£4.95. To describe on the website to say you are saving money is disingenuous to say the least except if you go for lunch and have no extras whatsoever.
Beware- you have been warned.Do you remember the advert on television that showed the couple checking out of the hotel and were charged for seeing the sunset so they declined the bill been stapled to the credit card receipt in case they got charged for her it? Here is the restaurant equivalent!! The description is The Beech Tree Inn is a restaurant
designed and priced for the times we live in.
A very confusing and bland menu shows that you pay Â£14- 17 pound for your piece of meat and some form of potatoes and then all sauces are Â£1.75 on top and a small bowl of salad is Â£2.75, other vegetables are just as pricey so you are looking at greater that Â£20 per head for what was presented as a bland uninteresting meal. The starters were not much better.
My children scoffed the bread that was put on the table and we were told the extra bread was another Â£0.95 , I felt like asking for a doggy bag to take the remaining butter with us but refrained from the temptation.
Sweets are Â£4.95. To describe on the website to say you are saving money is disingenuous to say the least except if you go for lunch and have no extras whatsoever.
Beware- you have been warned.

Mulberry Street - Not good for vegetarians by selimap

selimap — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:07:50 +0000

Review by selimap

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 029 2056 4646

Website: www.mulberrystreetcardiff.com

Tags: lively, expensive, good value

We ate from the 'Little Dishes' menu. The restaurant would have got a better review if we had stuck to the carnivore's dishes, with some olives and hummus as starters. The olives were very good! Service was mainly efficient and friendly, the wine was very good. Our little dishes of venison, duck etc were tasty and enjoyable, and fish cakes were quite good.

But my daughter's vegetarian dishes were both poor. The glamorgan sausages were like a wet, deep fried potato croquette with a hint of cheese, none of the texture a sausage should have and the risotto was a very wet mess tasting overwhelmingly of garlic, you couldn't detect any mushroom flavour as promised. She left most of both dishes and I would have done the same after sampling them.

We informed the water who was responsive and told us he had told the chef; the bill on inspection was found to be slightly reduced but we were not informed of this. My companion had also chosen one vegetarian dish which was a very basic salad with little of the supposed pear, walnut or blue cheese and would certainly have not satisfied the appetite as part of a vegetarian meal.

We also waited over 40 minutes after ordering our dessert, and had to repeat a request for water.

On this basis, and at over Â£30 each, I would not choose to eat here again - shame as it is just about walking distance from home.We ate from the 'Little Dishes' menu. The restaurant would have got a better review if we had stuck to the carnivore's dishes, with some olives and hummus as starters. The olives were very good! Service was mainly efficient and friendly, the wine was very good. Our little dishes of venison, duck etc were tasty and enjoyable, and fish cakes were quite good.

But my daughter's vegetarian dishes were both poor. The glamorgan sausages were like a wet, deep fried potato croquette with a hint of cheese, none of the texture a sausage should have and the risotto was a very wet mess tasting overwhelmingly of garlic, you couldn't detect any mushroom flavour as promised. She left most of both dishes and I would have done the same after sampling them.

We informed the water who was responsive and told us he had told the chef; the bill on inspection was found to be slightly reduced but we were not informed of this. My companion had also chosen one vegetarian dish which was a very basic salad with little of the supposed pear, walnut or blue cheese and would certainly have not satisfied the appetite as part of a vegetarian meal.

We also waited over 40 minutes after ordering our dessert, and had to repeat a request for water.

On this basis, and at over Â£30 each, I would not choose to eat here again - shame as it is just about walking distance from home.

Demiros - Total nightmare by Fredholl

Fredholl — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:24:46 +0000

Review by Fredholl

Rating: 1.00

Tags: expensive, pretentious, italian

My Wife, Son and I went to Demiros on Sunday the 23rd of August as it was recommended by staff at the Dr Who Exhibition - - This place is worse than awful - rude staff - no service - when a waiter eventually arrived 20 mins after we where shown to the table I explained that we would order food after we had ordered drinks he stormed off muttering something and never came back - after complaining to the first waiter he muttered something about being very busy - busy my backside the place was half empty with waiters running around like busy fools - I cannot comment on the food as we did not get any and we left 30mins after we arrived ? Stay awayMy Wife, Son and I went to Demiros on Sunday the 23rd of August as it was recommended by staff at the Dr Who Exhibition - - This place is worse than awful - rude staff - no service - when a waiter eventually arrived 20 mins after we where shown to the table I explained that we would order food after we had ordered drinks he stormed off muttering something and never came back - after complaining to the first waiter he muttered something about being very busy - busy my backside the place was half empty with waiters running around like busy fools - I cannot comment on the food as we did not get any and we left 30mins after we arrived ? Stay away

Eddies American Diner - by missheatherx

missheatherx — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:39:24 +0000

Review by missheatherx

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 029 2048 4020

Website: http://www.eddiesdiner.com

Tags: american, lively, expensive

me and my mate whent there for the first time,
the service was not bad but i expected table service because its down the bay.
the food was lovely, possibly slightly over priced but i can cope becuase it really filled me up.
the atmosphere could have been better with maybe happier staff? even though i understand it was a hot dayme and my mate whent there for the first time,
the service was not bad but i expected table service because its down the bay.
the food was lovely, possibly slightly over priced but i can cope becuase it really filled me up.
the atmosphere could have been better with maybe happier staff? even though i understand it was a hot day

Juboraj Of Rhiwbina - wonderful by BalshyWalsh

BalshyWalsh — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:15:21 +0000

Review by BalshyWalsh

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 029 20692017

Tags: indian, good food, good value

had a fab meal here - a good choice of menu and each dish was individually prepared and the flavours tasted fantastic - as usual we over ordered and were totally stuffed by the end of it! the ambiance was absolutely brilliant - really buzzing - we really enjoyed the mealhad a fab meal here - a good choice of menu and each dish was individually prepared and the flavours tasted fantastic - as usual we over ordered and were totally stuffed by the end of it! the ambiance was absolutely brilliant - really buzzing - we really enjoyed the meal

Woods Bar & Brasserie - Great food, but service not up to scratch by Imicola

Imicola — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:25:52 +0000

Review by Imicola

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 029 2049 2400

Website: http://www.woods-brasserie.com

Tags: lively, brasserie, expensive

My boyfriend booked this as a surprise on a recent trip to Cardiff as it is supposed to be one of the best restaurants in Cardiff. its in a good location in Cardiff Bay, and the place is done up very nicely, although in the dining room the tables were slightly too close together so that the back of the chair on the outside got bashed every time a waiter or other customer walked past.

First impressions were very good with friendly, competent staff, one of whom even brought around a board of raw steaks to let us know their origin and maturing process which is a new one on me! The food was very tasty - no complaints there, and the portions were very big (particularly the dessert). Perhaps a little too big, but I did manage to finish off my 3 course meal without feeling too ill at the end ;-)

My only complaint is that of the service. After our initial order had been taken, the food came out very quickly (a little too quick perhaps), but after our main course it took about 20 minutes for someone to come back and take our dessert order - and even then, only when we flagged them down. Again, after the dessert we waited another 20 minutes or so for the bill and had to ask for it twice. When the bill did come, it had 2 bottles of wine - only one of which was ours. The waiter was apologetic and took it off again with no questions asked, but when you are paying about Â£100 for 2 people (3 courses each plus 1 bottle of wine), you expect the service to be a little better.

Overall, I really enjoyed the food and the experience, but it was let down by the service. I didn't let it spoil the night though, and my boyfriend proposed later on that night, so I shall have fond memories of the meal despite the below par service!My boyfriend booked this as a surprise on a recent trip to Cardiff as it is supposed to be one of the best restaurants in Cardiff. its in a good location in Cardiff Bay, and the place is done up very nicely, although in the dining room the tables were slightly too close together so that the back of the chair on the outside got bashed every time a waiter or other customer walked past.

First impressions were very good with friendly, competent staff, one of whom even brought around a board of raw steaks to let us know their origin and maturing process which is a new one on me! The food was very tasty - no complaints there, and the portions were very big (particularly the dessert). Perhaps a little too big, but I did manage to finish off my 3 course meal without feeling too ill at the end ;-)

My only complaint is that of the service. After our initial order had been taken, the food came out very quickly (a little too quick perhaps), but after our main course it took about 20 minutes for someone to come back and take our dessert order - and even then, only when we flagged them down. Again, after the dessert we waited another 20 minutes or so for the bill and had to ask for it twice. When the bill did come, it had 2 bottles of wine - only one of which was ours. The waiter was apologetic and took it off again with no questions asked, but when you are paying about Â£100 for 2 people (3 courses each plus 1 bottle of wine), you expect the service to be a little better.

Overall, I really enjoyed the food and the experience, but it was let down by the service. I didn't let it spoil the night though, and my boyfriend proposed later on that night, so I shall have fond memories of the meal despite the below par service!

The Armless Dragon - The Charmless Dragon by Koroviev

Koroviev — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:36:20 +0000

Review by Koroviev

Rating: 1.00

Tags: expensive, romantic, crowded

Last night our party of three darkened the door of the Armless Dragon.

We were greeted with grimaces by two waitresses, and directed to a table, set in the sort of decor that could best be described as well used, and at worst, cruelly laid to waste by the ravages of time.

In no time at all, three bowls of complimentary leek and potato soup were plonked down on the table, allowing us to whet our palates with a broth which could only have been born in a can and ended its life brutally executed in a microwave.
At this point, I was thinking we should leave. I don't think I was the only one.

Wine was ordered, and without ceremony our bottle of 1er cru Chablis was torn open, and sloshed into cheap glasses (the ones from your local bowls club with the imperial measurements) with little attention.
With prices like these, surely they could invest in some decent glasses.

My starter was the Perl Las & Pear Tart with Toasted Walnut.
An item which could have had some potential had it not apparently been accidentally toasted upside down, with the result that the base was as solid as granite and the contents on top pale and drawn.
My companions both had the Cawl, which we suspected consisted of water flavoured with more water. Gulag quality stuff.

The vacuous middle-of-the-road music burbling out of the stereo system did nothing at this point to add to the restaurant's charm.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more...
Two plates of Woodland Mushroom Ravioli, and one Mountain Lamb Rump with Smoked Potato.
I won't go into any great detail about these delicasies as words fail me.
Well, all except one. Tesco.

We declined the offer of dessert, added Â£10 gratuity (God only knows why) and exited Â£105 lighter than we did one hour earlier.

I wish I could be less harsh, but the fact that the Armless Dragon offered us so very little for so much singles it out for particular criticism.

I suggest a change of name - The Charmless Dragon.Last night our party of three darkened the door of the Armless Dragon.

We were greeted with grimaces by two waitresses, and directed to a table, set in the sort of decor that could best be described as well used, and at worst, cruelly laid to waste by the ravages of time.

In no time at all, three bowls of complimentary leek and potato soup were plonked down on the table, allowing us to whet our palates with a broth which could only have been born in a can and ended its life brutally executed in a microwave.
At this point, I was thinking we should leave. I don't think I was the only one.

Wine was ordered, and without ceremony our bottle of 1er cru Chablis was torn open, and sloshed into cheap glasses (the ones from your local bowls club with the imperial measurements) with little attention.
With prices like these, surely they could invest in some decent glasses.

My starter was the Perl Las & Pear Tart with Toasted Walnut.
An item which could have had some potential had it not apparently been accidentally toasted upside down, with the result that the base was as solid as granite and the contents on top pale and drawn.
My companions both had the Cawl, which we suspected consisted of water flavoured with more water. Gulag quality stuff.

The vacuous middle-of-the-road music burbling out of the stereo system did nothing at this point to add to the restaurant's charm.

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more...
Two plates of Woodland Mushroom Ravioli, and one Mountain Lamb Rump with Smoked Potato.
I won't go into any great detail about these delicasies as words fail me.
Well, all except one. Tesco.

We declined the offer of dessert, added Â£10 gratuity (God only knows why) and exited Â£105 lighter than we did one hour earlier.

I wish I could be less harsh, but the fact that the Armless Dragon offered us so very little for so much singles it out for particular criticism.

I suggest a change of name - The Charmless Dragon.

Coed-Y-Gores Harvester - Awful experience by machen

machen — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:14:49 +0000

Review by machen

Rating: 1.00Visited whilst visiting Cardiff. Although building was old it was not clean. You could hardly see the carpet for crumbs and this was not just under the tables. Although only 5 tables were occupied had to be asked twice what we wanted to drink. Then had to wait 10 minutes to get it!! We waited 35 minutes for main meal. My rack of ribs were black. Waitress looked at my uneaten meal, obviously noticed how burnt it was but did not comment. Just raised her eyebrows!! Couldn't wait to get out of there!! Harvester restaurants in Swansea and Neath are great. We visit regularly.Visited whilst visiting Cardiff. Although building was old it was not clean. You could hardly see the carpet for crumbs and this was not just under the tables. Although only 5 tables were occupied had to be asked twice what we wanted to drink. Then had to wait 10 minutes to get it!! We waited 35 minutes for main meal. My rack of ribs were black. Waitress looked at my uneaten meal, obviously noticed how burnt it was but did not comment. Just raised her eyebrows!! Couldn't wait to get out of there!! Harvester restaurants in Swansea and Neath are great. We visit regularly.

Hasapiko Greek Taverna - Authentic Greek food and music by funkymunky

funkymunky — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:48:57 +0000

Review by funkymunky

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 029 20342317

Tags: lively, good value, family & home feel

as per the previous review, a relaxed atmosphere, fine food and outstanding live music makes for a fantastic evening. Highly recommendedas per the previous review, a relaxed atmosphere, fine food and outstanding live music makes for a fantastic evening. Highly recommended

Charlestons Brasserie - Great post-binge steaks by markturner

markturner — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:02:44 +0000

Review by markturner

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 029 2064 0781

Tags: bar, steak

I wouldn't go here if I was sober, but after a few pints this is a great choice to soak up the beer with some beef!

Dennis the owner is a flamboyant character, and the food is just the tonic after a night out.I wouldn't go here if I was sober, but after a few pints this is a great choice to soak up the beer with some beef!

Dennis the owner is a flamboyant character, and the food is just the tonic after a night out.

Cafe Mina - Hidden treasure by markturner

markturner — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:50:18 +0000

Review by markturner

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 02920 235212

Website: http://www.minarestaurant.co.uk/home.html

Tags: romantic, good value, middle eastern

Great service, food, atmosphere and value for money. Good vegetarian options and genuine Lebanese wine!

The Middle Eastern influenced menu is surprisingly diverse, with something to satisfy any taste.Great service, food, atmosphere and value for money. Good vegetarian options and genuine Lebanese wine!

The Middle Eastern influenced menu is surprisingly diverse, with something to satisfy any taste.

Chillies - Cheap and cheerful by markturner

markturner — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:43:18 +0000

Review by markturner

Rating: 4.00

Tags: indian, cheap eat

It's true, this isn't gourmet, but it's not without its charms. The food is good value and generally very tasty, plus the all you can eat offer on Sunday and Monday evenings makes it even cheaper!

Just a shame they don't deliver!It's true, this isn't gourmet, but it's not without its charms. The food is good value and generally very tasty, plus the all you can eat offer on Sunday and Monday evenings makes it even cheaper!

Just a shame they don't deliver!

Zushi - Pricey by markturner

markturner — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:36:50 +0000

Review by markturner

Rating: 3.00

Tags: expensive, japanese, pretentious

Although I love sushi and the concept of the conveyor belt and picking different coloured plates to signify the price is a smart one (although not original), this place is difficult to recommend. You can get much better food at Tenkaichi on City Road, and in reality the clever pricing system only serves to mask the poor value of small portions.

If you're like me you'll feel short-changed and leave hungry!Although I love sushi and the concept of the conveyor belt and picking different coloured plates to signify the price is a smart one (although not original), this place is difficult to recommend. You can get much better food at Tenkaichi on City Road, and in reality the clever pricing system only serves to mask the poor value of small portions.

If you're like me you'll feel short-changed and leave hungry!

Ha! Ha! Bar & Canteen - Great post beer burgers! by markturner

markturner — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:21:56 +0000

Review by markturner

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 029 2039 7997

Website: http://www.hahaonline.co.uk

Tags: lively, bar, crowded

The food here is very good for a bar, but being primarily a bar the atmosphere isn't great so it's hard to recommend as a restaurant. However, if you're out for a few drinks and get the munchies their organic beef burgers are delicious!The food here is very good for a bar, but being primarily a bar the atmosphere isn't great so it's hard to recommend as a restaurant. However, if you're out for a few drinks and get the munchies their organic beef burgers are delicious!

Lorenza's Restaurant - Great pizza by markturner

markturner — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:13:37 +0000

Review by markturner

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 029 20232261

Tags: romantic, italian, good value

If you're after authentic Italian food this is a good choice. Wide-ranging menu, but my favourite are the pizzas, which are cheaper and much better than the likes of domino's and pizza hut.If you're after authentic Italian food this is a good choice. Wide-ranging menu, but my favourite are the pizzas, which are cheaper and much better than the likes of domino's and pizza hut.

Tenkaichi - Great sushi and noodles by markturner

markturner — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:11:09 +0000

Review by markturner

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 029 2048 1888

Website: http://www.tenkaichi.co.uk

Tags: japanese, good value, lively

Much better and cheaper than Zushi in the town centre, and the service is so, so quick.Much better and cheaper than Zushi in the town centre, and the service is so, so quick.

ASK - Poor by markturner

markturner — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:08:08 +0000

Review by markturner

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 029 2034 4665

Website: http://www.askcentral.co.uk

Tags: italian, good value, lively

Like most chain restaurants, this one is poor.

I went there for a mate's birthday and though the food was ok, the service was awful: they put some bottles of wine on our bill even though they had been paid for up front and were very accusatory and unhelpful in trying to get the situation sorted out.

If you want Italian food there are a million better options.Like most chain restaurants, this one is poor.

I went there for a mate's birthday and though the food was ok, the service was awful: they put some bottles of wine on our bill even though they had been paid for up front and were very accusatory and unhelpful in trying to get the situation sorted out.

If you want Italian food there are a million better options.

Vegetarian Food Studio - Great even for meat eaters! by markturner

markturner — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:03:31 +0000

Review by markturner

Rating: 5.00

Tags: indian, oriental, vegetarian

An unusual canteen-style setting for easily one of the best Indian restaurants in Cardiff, and very good value indeed.

The food is prepared freshly so it can take a while to cook, but it's worth the wait. Plus, you can order, then go for a walk down the road to the supermarket to pick up some Cobra beer to accompany your meal!

They don't serve alcohol but they are happy for you to bring your own.

If like me you don't live in Grangetown and find it hard to get to, the delivery service is great and you can download a menu from their website (http://www.vegetarianfoodstudio.co.uk/)An unusual canteen-style setting for easily one of the best Indian restaurants in Cardiff, and very good value indeed.

The food is prepared freshly so it can take a while to cook, but it's worth the wait. Plus, you can order, then go for a walk down the road to the supermarket to pick up some Cobra beer to accompany your meal!

They don't serve alcohol but they are happy for you to bring your own.

If like me you don't live in Grangetown and find it hard to get to, the delivery service is great and you can download a menu from their website (http://www.vegetarianfoodstudio.co.uk/)