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Restaurants in Cardiff

City centre, Churchill Way and Cardiff Bay — independents, rugby weekends and what mains cost.

Cardiff's restaurant scene clusters in the city centre, Churchill Way and Cardiff Bay — independents rather than a chain strip. Where we have checked menus, typical mains or set menus sit around £9.95–£60. Book ahead when Wales play at the Principality Stadium or on concert nights.

Source: Food Standards Agency — food hygiene ratings · Checked: 2026-08-20 · Restaurant hygiene lookup for Cardiff, Wales

£9.95–£60

Checked menus (3 venues)

Book

Rugby and arena nights — ring if unsure

Prices from 3 venue menus we checked (20 August 2026). Menus change — confirm before you order.

What to know

Where people eat

Most independents sit in the city centre, along Churchill Way or in Cardiff Bay. Bay views often mean higher prices — check the menu before you assume centre rates.

Before you book

Hours change. Menus change. Open the venue portrait if we have one, then confirm with the restaurant. Report updates if something is wrong.

Local note

Principality Stadium and Utilita Arena nights push demand across the centre — a table that is walk-in on Tuesday may need a booking on Saturday.

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Common questions

How do I check hygiene before I eat?: Search the venue on the Food Standards Agency ratings site — ratings are 0–5 and updated after inspections.

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