Harden's survey result
Summary
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
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
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
In the “culinary wasteland” that is chain-plagued Cardiff, this authentic Italian indie has gathered quite a local following and regulars applaud its hospitable approach. Your treatment can depend on how well you’re known however: one first-timer observed “the owner doted at length on certain tables while we were frequently passed by and made to wait”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £18.00 | £24.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menu1 | 45.00 | Always available | 5 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £9.00 | £19.50 | £4.00 | £7.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
13 Quay St, Cardiff, CF10 1EA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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