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Summary

£64
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “little gem” of an Italian restaurant – “close to the Millennium stadium, so perfect to help you celebrate or forget” – has a “pleasingly old-fashioned and independent atmosphere”, created by the three friends who have run it together for nearly two decades – Antonio, Selim and Luca. The small menu of “superb, authentic dishes” is not reliant on pasta and pizza, which makes a welcome change.

Summary

£59
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The “interesting”, “fresh” and “imaginative food in this small restaurant” have established it as one of “the very best Italians” in Cardiff over the past decade and a half. Chef-patron Antonio Cersosimo, Calabrian-born but raised in Milan, keeps the menu concise to ensure the quality and freshness of ingredients and there’s a “very good wine list” thanks to Luca Montuori, the Neapolitan co-owner and expert of Italian wines.

Summary

£52
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Opened in 2005 by three Italian amici, this “very friendly” outfit features a seasonal, purposefully not extensive menu that “uses a lot of authentic Italian produce” (though arguably “it’s actually more Sicilian” in result); while “not cheap”, the victuals are “really good” by all accounts.

Summary

£52
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Opened in 2005 by three Italian amici, this “very friendly” outfit features a seasonal, purposefully not extensive menu that “uses a lot of authentic Italian produce” (though arguably “it’s actually more Sicilian” in result); while “not cheap”, the victuals are “really good” by all accounts.

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Casanova Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Casanova Restaurant in CF10, Cardiff by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Casanova restaurant.
Lis B
Helpful Italian servers. A wonderfully cr...
Reviewed 3 months, 5 days ago

"Helpful Italian servers. A wonderfully creamy risotto. A warm and friendly place to eat to enjoy a quality Italian menu."

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Prices

  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 55.00 Always available 5

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£11.50 £23.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £24.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £3.50
Service 10.00%
13 Quay St, Cardiff, CF10 1EA
Opening hours
Monday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Friday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
SundayCLOSED

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