Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Cardiff City & County

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Crispy Duck

4.8

4.8 (375)

£26 to £40

Chinese

Cardiff

About the restaurant

The Crispy Duck is an award winning pan-asian restaurant offering an upmarket dining experience combining flavours from across Asia. Set in the heart of the city, The Crispy Duck has been a local favourite since its launch in 2011. Inspired by the melting pot of cultures across Asia, The Crispy Duck draws from comforting Malaysian family classics like Beef Rendang to beautifully handcrafted Japanese Sushi.

Sourcing our ingredients as close to home as possible and using authentic wok-fired and charcoal roasting techniques helps our dishes capture the flavours and aromas of authentic Asian cooking. Vibrant colours, crisp and fresh flavours underpin the philosophy of our cooking. Set in an elegant but simple dining room equipped with a fully stocked bar, we invite you to sample our range of Asian beers and extensive wine selection. An independent family-run business since our inception, The Crispy Duck offers a welcoming and inventive new take on pan-asian cuisine.

Top review

Peter

Dined on May 31, 2025

This place is a real gem.Very friendly,v good service and the food is out of this world. A great variety of dishes from an interesting menu. Portions are generous and nicely presented The members of our party who live in Cardiff were annoyed that they had not been here before. We will all be returning

Yakitori1

4.8

4.8 (1035)

£25 and under

Japanese

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Yakitori1 is a fresh take on traditional Japanese food. Inspired by Japan’s fast-paced restaurants and communal nature, we set out to bring the fresh, vibrant flavours of Japan to all.

Simple goodness
We create simple, delicious food in a place where all are welcome.

Proud to be local
We hero local ingredients and fresh produce.

Made for sharing
We believe in the power of food to bring people together.

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Robin

Dined 2 days ago

Great place. Wish we’d discovered it sooner. Best place in Cardiff for sushi we’ve visitrd so far. Hope to return soon.

Pizzeria Villaggio

4.8

4.8 (945)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Cardiff

About the restaurant

The spirit of Pizzeria Villaggio can be traced back to our traditional roots in Campobasso. A humble town filled with beautiful people in Southern Italy. Pizzeria Villaggio has been run by the Palladino family for the past 35 years. Borrowing our grandparent's recipes and adopting their love of good simple food combined with the Italian/Welsh values of creating a great family atmosphere, for all age groups has attributed to our success and longevity. In our pizzeria, there is a great range of carefully selected pizza and pasta dishes. We also run a daily specials menu that uses the finest, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

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Kim

Dined 3 days ago

Food was lovely. Booking was for 6pm on a Tuesday evening and had asked for a quick area so my party could chat. Unfortunately there were a few full tables and were quite loud. I’m not sure if having a few screens around some tables would help keep the noise down.

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Popular dish

Lasagne

The Brook Bistro

4.8

4.8 (900)

£25 and under

Modern European

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Join us in our beautiful award winning restaurant or outdoor rear garden terrace and you will always receive a warm welcome with great service and delicious food.

All Day Dining Menu 12pm - 11pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Breakfast & Brunch 9am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 12pm Sunday.

Bottomless Prosecco Brunch £25.00 Supplement 10am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday.

Great Value Two Course Set Menu £21.95 12pm - 6pm Tuesday to Friday & 12pm till 3pm Saturday.

Our legendary Sunday Lunch Two Course £29.95 Bookings from 12pm - 6pm .

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Nichola

Dined 7 days ago

Always enjoy our visits to Brook! Great food, good value and lovely atmosphere. Staff always friendly and great service. Look forward to our next visit!

Villaggio Lakeside

4.7

4.7 (572)

£25 and under

Italian

Cardiff

About the restaurant

The spirit of Pizzeria Villaggio can be traced back to our traditional roots in Campobasso, a humble town filled with beautiful people in Southern Italy. Pizzeria Villaggio has been run by the Palladino family since opening in 1986. Borrowing our grandparent’s secret recipes and adopting their love of good authentic food, combined with the Italian values of creating a great family atmosphere for all age groups, has contributed to our success and longevity. We have a dedicated & friendly team who are passionate about using high-quality ingredients to produce delicious Italian food.

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Chris

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Lovely food and excellent service, will definitely revisit.

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Popular dish

Lasagne

Gaucho Cardiff

4.7

4.7 (912)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Father's Day | Sunday 15th June | The World’s Best Steak for the World’s Best Dads

This Father’s Day, Give Dad the Gaucho Treatment. From our iconic 100% Argentinian steaks to our indulgent Sunday roast available at selected locations, we’re serving up bold flavours the whole family will love.

At Gaucho Cardiff, every detail is crafted to enchant. The venue effortlessly blends sleek industrial design with cultural sophistication, creating an atmosphere of sultry glamour that’s both inviting and unforgettable. Whether you’re here for a business lunch, an afternoon cocktail, or an indulgent dinner, the setting elevates every moment.

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Laura

Dined on May 31, 2025

Fabulous dining experience here on Saturday night. Egle was our server and she couldn’t have done enough for us, very attentive and kind. We were celebrating my birthday and were given a complimentary dessert which was a delicious dulce de leche cheesecake. We will definitely be back in the future

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4.6

4.6 (108)

£25 and under

Global, International

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Welcome to Nomad, a dynamic, personable and flavour-first dining and drinking experience set in the heart of Cardiff.

Changing monthly, our menu brings together exciting global flavours, specialising in plates, hand-pasta and topped flatbreads.

Our drinks offering is led by a selection of bespoke cocktails, draught beer, and an extensive wine list.

From date-nights and family celebrations to tourist stop-offs and corporate get-togethers, Nomad’s fluidity is designed to cater to all of your unique dining desires.

We welcome you to join us in our uplifting and energetic space to eat and drink as little, or as much, as you like.

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Ellie

Dined on May 31, 2025

We came here for our anniversary, the food is absolutely amazing. The staff provided excellent service and went above and beyond for us. Would highly recommend!

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Experience

Sunday Roast

Pho Cardiff

4.5

4.5 (524)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Pho Cardiff is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant with loads of vegan and gluten free options. We specialise in pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup, and also serve delicious curries, rice dishes, wok-fried noodles and healthy salads, too. We also have loads of starters that are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Over a third of our menu is vegan, and nearly all of it is gluten-free, so we are a great destination for people who follow those particular diets. We are accredited by Coeliac UK. Aside from our lovely food we offer a brilliant range of healthy juices, as well as delicious wine and beer, and a fantastic cocktail menu too. If you're unable to dine-in, you can click & collect your order, or find us on Deliveroo. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Annie

Dined 6 days ago

Tasty food and value for money. Very authentic. Enjoyed a lovely lunch and staff were very helpful

Côte Brasserie - Cardiff Bay

4.5

4.5 (87)

£25 and under

French

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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GeorginaVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

We had a lovely family dinner here on Saturday night.

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Experience

Father's Day Breakfast

Experience

Father’s Day 3-course menu and free beer for Dad

The Ivy Cardiff

4.6

4.6 (14075)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Cardiff

About the restaurant

The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

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Grace

Dined 3 days ago

It was such a happy experience taking 2 friends to The Ivy for lunch. Both friends have mobility issues but the staff were lovely and found room for the 2 mobility scooters. Staff also helped our friends with the lift and the staff were kindness itself. Thank you.

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Lobster Linguine

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Twice-baked Cheese Soufflé

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Minute Steak

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