Restaurants near Cardiff Metropolitan University

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1. The Ivy Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(14098)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Cardiff

Booked 102 times today

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

2. Gaucho Cardiff

4.7

Exceptional(914)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cardiff

Booked 73 times today

The Legacy Menu | 31 years | 3 courses | £31You asked, we listened. We’re overjoyed to welcome back the unmissable Legacy Menu for the entirety of July. To pay homage to our rich history, we will be relaunching a special nostalgic menu featuring iconic dishes that have defined Gaucho’s journey. The menu includes highly requested plates from across our history, all in celebration of our 31st anniversary. 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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3. The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(3415)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Cardiff

Booked 95 times today

The Ivy Asia brings beautiful fusion flavours, exotic cocktails and late night entertainment to the heart of Cardiff, every night of the week. Located in St David's Shopping Centre, just a short walk from the city's historic castle and Cardiff Market, The Ivy Asia Cardiff is perfectly placed to provide a stunning sanctuary for shoppers, tourists and locals alike.

4. Wahaca Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(42)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Cardiff

Booked 59 times today

Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.Located right in the heart of Cardiff’s city centre in The Hayes, Wahaca Cardiff is a great spot for a bite while shopping, before a gig, or heading to events at St. David’s Hall. Buzzing on rugby days, Wahaca Cardiff is an up-beat casual spot shaking zesty margaritas. With three floors there's plenty of space for big groups looking for tacos and margaritas with friends.

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5. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cardiff Central

4.4

Awesome(1858)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Cardiff

Booked 43 times today

Start your day with a cheerful 'bore da' at breakfast, and wind down with a cosy 'nos da' after evening cocktails at Bill's restaurant in Cardiff. Dive into our diverse menu, where you'll find a range of options for brunch, lunch and dinner, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Finding us is a breeze - we're just a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Central station in the Wyndham Arcade. Whether you're after a table for 10 on our outdoor terrace or a quiet booth for 2, we've got you covered. So, what are you waiting for? Head to Bill's and let us treat you to an unforgettable dining experience.

6. The Brook Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(919)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Cardiff

Booked 19 times today

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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7. Côte Brasserie - Cardiff Central

4.4

Awesome(113)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Cardiff

Booked 32 times today

Visit us in the heart of Cardiff Central for delicious French cuisine in a stylish setting. Relax in our chic space or enjoy dining al fresco in our large outdoor dining area. Whether you're visiting the Principality Stadium, catching a gig at the Motorpoint Arena, or seeing a show at National Theatre Wales, we're less than a ten-minute walk from all these venues. Join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, and let us take care of you. With Cardiff Central station just five minutes away, we're perfectly placed for your visit to the city.

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8. Villaggio Lakeside

4.7

Exceptional(576)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cardiff

Booked 15 times today

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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9. Pizzeria Villaggio

4.8

Exceptional(950)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Cardiff

Booked 13 times today

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.

10. Pho Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(526)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Cardiff

Booked 20 times today

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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Dawn
Berkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
From moment we stepped inside we loved it staff are fantastic the lovely fella in the dapper tweed suit so friendly and professional but all staff were outstanding food beautiful drinks stunning its a real special place thank u guys see you soon Dawn alan India xx
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The Ivy CardiffPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Cardiff
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4.5
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Kathleen Mc
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful food in Beautiful surroundings. Food tasted was amazing.
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The Ivy Asia, CardiffPrice: Moderate• Asian• Cardiff
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4.5
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alina
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was amazing, restaurant beautiful and our server Juan was attentive and knowledgeable
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Gaucho CardiffPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Cardiff
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4.7
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Chantelle
Devon •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Amazing food & service! Very attentive and a great menu.
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Wahaca CardiffPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Cardiff
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4.5
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Nia
Cheshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Most enjoyable! Faultless service. Tasty food. Would return 100%.
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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cardiff CentralPrice: Moderate• British• Cardiff
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4.4

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