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ITALIAN CALABRISELLA 154 Cowbridge Rd East, Cardiff CF11 9ND; 029 2022 5839; www.calabrisellacardiff.com Authentic Italian café and restaurant, serving hearty, home-cooked food. CASANOVA 13 Quay Street, Cardiff CF10 1EA; 029 2034 4044; www.casanovacardiff.co.uk Modern techniques applied to regional Italian cooking in this discreet two-floor restaurant. ELGANO 58 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9LL; 029 2025 5853; elgano.co.uk/restaurant Fresh, authentic Italian cuisine – cooked with love, eat with passion, as they say. PORRO 22 High Street, Llandaff CF5 2DZ, 029 2056 5502; 57 Wellfield Road, Roath CF24 3PA, 029 2240 2200; www.porrocardiff.com Modern British fare inspired by Italian cooking and eating, embracing the Italian philosphy of simple, quality ingredients.
SPANISH ASADOR 44 14-15 Quay Street, Cardiff CF10 1EA; 029 2002 0039; www.asador44.co.uk The finest charcoal-grilled chuleton steaks, fish and veg, from the heart of northern Spain. BAR 44 15-23 Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1DD; 0333 344 4049; www.bar44.co.uk Award-winning tapas – a true taste of modern Spain. They recently won an award for best patatas bravas in the UK. Branches also in Penarth and Cowbridge.
THE DISCOVERY Celyn Avenue, Lakeside CF23 6FH; 029 2075 5015 knifeandforkfood.co.uk/venue/the-discovery Laid-back dining and drinking, as per The Conway (above). THE GRANGE 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown CF11 6NJ; 029 2025 0669; @PubGrange Independent free house with frequently changing menu of pub grub, including Welsh flat iron steaks, burgers, pies, curries with 'half and half', beer-battered fish and chips, and more. HARE & HOUNDS Aberthin, Cowbridge CF71 7LG; 01446 774892; hareandhoundsaberthin.com Thriving ale and food house, with a small, dailychanging seasonal menu, served in relaxed and informal surroundings. KINGS ARMS Church Road, Pentyrch CF15 9QF; 029 2089 0202; kingsarmspentyrch.com Cask ales and modern British food with a twist at this snug longhouse inn. THE LANSDOWNE 71 Lansdowne Road, Canton CF5 1LX; 029 2022 1312; thelansdownecardiff.co.uk Popular free house, serving real ales, good cider and proper pub food. Big on atmosphere, their Sunday roasts are legendary. LONGHOUSE The Tumble, St Nicholas, Cardiff CF5 6SA 029 2115 7754; www.longhousewales.com Cosy, award-winning 17th century watering hole. Chef/patron Andy Aston's feasting food is prepared with heartfelt soul, imagination and flair. THE OLD SWAN INN Church Street, Llantwit Major CF61 1SB; 01446 792 230; knifeandforkfood.co.uk/venue/ the-old-swan-inn Traditional pub bar with roaring fire and oak beams, plus recently revamped dining area.
LA CUINA 11 King's Road, Cardiff CF11 9BZ; 029 2019 0265; lacuina.co.uk Authentic, traditional and contemporary Catalan food, featuring recipes from different regions.
THE PILOT 67 Queen's Road, Penarth CF64 1DJ; 029 2071 0615; knifeandforkfood.co.uk/venue/the-pilot Located high on the hill, with spectacular views overlooking Cardiff Bay, expect pub classics with a twist and frequently changing guest ales.
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THE CONWAY 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna CF11 9NW; 029 2022 4373; knifeandforkfood.co.uk/venue/the-conway A daily blackboard menu offers modern Welsh/ European food, plus great real ales.
CHAI STREET 153 Cowbridge Road East, Canton CF11 9AH, 029 2022 8888; 15 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1AX, 02920 399 399; chaistreet.com Indian street food kitchen, offering a casual and authentic taste experience.
MINT AND MUSTARD 134 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff CF14 3LZ, 029 2062 0333; 33-34 Windsor Terrace, Penarth CF64 1AB, 029 2070 0500; www.mintandmustard.com Pioneering Indian cuisine, inspired by the Keralan philosophy of fresh, light and healthy food. MOKSH Bute Crescent, Cardiff CF10 5AN; 029 2049 8120; www.moksh.co.uk Modern Indian restaurant serving Goan-inspired dishes made with a nouvelle flair. PURPLE POPPADOM 185A Cowbridge Rd East, Canton CF11 9AJ; 029 2022 0026; purplepoppadom.com More imaginative, nouvelle Indian food, courtesy of the one and only Anand George.
MEXICAN WAHACA 51-53 The Hayes, St David's Dewi Sant, Cardiff CF10 1GA; 029 2167 0414; www.wahaca.co.uk Tasty tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more – moreish Mexican-style market food.
PIZZA DUSTY KNUCKLE The Printhaus, 70A Llandaff Road, Cardiff CF11 9NL; 07943 826701; @dusty_knuckle Incredible wood-fired pizza. 'Nuff said.
PORTUGUESE MADEIRA 2 Guildford Crescent, Cardiff CF10 2HJ; 029 2066 7705; www.madeirarestaurante.co.uk Portuguese restaurant and fish specialist in a cosy, colourful setting.
THAI THE THAI HOUSE 3-5 Guildford Crescent, Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2HJ; 029 2038 7404; thaihouse.biz Long-established restaurant, serving authentic, colourful Thai food.
VEGETARIAN MILGI 213 City Road, Cardiff CF24 3JD 029 2047 3150; milgicardiff.com Cool vegetarian/vegan eatery, offering 'plantbased' dining, natural cocktails and craft beer. www.mediaclash.co.uk I CARDIFF LIFE I 83