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The Italian Way, Cardiff, Wales

The Italian Way

4.3 (10)
£25 and under
Italian
157 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Wales CF11 9AH

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
The Italian Way in Cardiff is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant serving up some seriously delicious food. Cooking up a storm since 1985, this charming space is situated in Riverside, right in the heart of Cardiff and locals can’t get enough. Only a stone’s throw from Millenium Stadium and Cardiff Castle, it’s the perfect restaurant for sitting back, relaxing and indulging in plates of flavoursome and freshly made Italian food. The menu is brimming with all your favourite Italian classics, and whether you’re in the mood for a bowl of pasta, plates of antipasto to share, a calzone or a classic pizza, The Italian Way has got you covered. Located on Cowbridge Road East, it’s ideal for a casual date night, special celebration with the whole family or night out with your best friends. Popular among Cardiff locals for very good reason, reservations are highly recommend to avoid disappointment. What are you waiting for?

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 10 people are saying

The Italian Way reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

10 Reviews
  1. SeanL

    South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent good. Genuinely Italian. Good friendly service.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Been to this restaurant on several occasions...always excellent food choices from the standard menu to the "Specials" board. Service always good ...leave you to peruse at your leisure and there when required. Would recommend this place for good Italian food and sociable ambiance.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Both starters and main meals were outstanding and the service was excellent

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  4. SheilaP

    South Wales4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a table of 5 people celebrating 2 birthdays so we had 5 different starters & mains & they all tasted fabulous. The ambience was great & the restaurant was busy but the service was excellent. I always judge an Italian restaurant on its pate & mine was delicious. Our pasta mains were freshly cooked & the sauce on my husband's chicken main was to die for (we all had a taste) I can't comment on desserts as we were too full by then! Everything was washed down with 2 bottles of excellent rose. We look forward to our next visit.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great authentic food. Have visited a number of times and the food has always been excellent. You can 'bring your own' wine which is always a benefit

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 20, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great night, been before will come again. Thanks!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 12, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very well run family resturant. friendly staff excellent food. value for yr money. live music.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 10, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been here before and food was good. However, this time it was overpriced and underwhelming. Friend had pasta with king prawns which was OK. I had pieces of fillet steak ordered medium to rare. They were overcooked first time but OK when replaced. Not worth what else paid and would therefore be coming back

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 9, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, great service nice atmosphere especially as we went midweek obviously a very popular choice in a convenient location

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 4, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    we hadn't been back to the Italian Way for a long time until recently but now it will be back on our regulars. Good food, we both had pasta with clams, couldn't fault it, the house red is highly drinkable, and the friendly staff are extremely welcoming.

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The Italian Way is rated 4.3 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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157 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Wales CF11 9AH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cardiff
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Train Station Ninian Park
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Wi-Fi available, Wine
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