Catalan cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cardiff

2 restaurant menus in Cardiff, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Curado Bar
Curado Bar
92/100 (3608 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Catalan
Vegan Options
Spanish
Catalan
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Estrella galicia
Tortillas
Chorizo
Pintxos
Cider
Cheese Board
Bresaola
chorizo
Bread and Olives
churros y chocolate
Meatballs
Beef
Vermut
Octopus
Secreto Ibérico A la Brasa
Chicken Wings
Meats & Cheeses
Patatas Bravas
Meat and Cheese
Croquettes
Salad
Gambas Al Ajillo
Octopus
Fish
Calamari
Calamares
Croquetas de Jamón
Pork
Patatas Bravas
Pan con tomate
Pan Con Tomate
Gambas al ajillo
Tapas
Croquettes
Padron Peppers
Prawns
Padron Peppers
Croquetas de jamón
Calamari
Charcuterie
Puddings
Spanish
Mediterranean
Catalan
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely place. Staff were nice but did think they could be a bit more attentive. Food was nice but portions were very small. This beer on the other..."
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"Honestly can't fault this place. The atmosphere, food and service is always excellent. Lots of beautiful wines on offer at affordable prices and some..."
Gareth Dawson
"Super warm and instant welcome. Meet by a massive smile at the door by Mania. All staff were positive and nice. Food was wide-ranging and expected..."
Kieran Joseph
"What a lovely place for Spanish tapas dishes! And gorgeous choice of drinks too! The staff really care about the food they serve and the service they..."
Josie Sparks
"Absolutly lovely place served by Sam who explained everything to us in detail. Could not fault the food or..."
Andrew Price
"This is an amazing must try restaurant for Cardiff!!! Best Spanish I’ve had in UK. We had: 1. Potato bravo which was crisp on outside and super..."
Yiran
"Best place to have some tapas, reminded me of Spain. The best we've had outside of Spain. The waiter who served us, which he said it was only his 2nd..."
Ashley Bass
"Lovely place! Super friendly staff! The calamari could be less salty. The broccoli salad is defo recommended. Other than that all was great and with..."
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"This place is amazing!! Visited last night got food and really enjoyed. The patatatas bravas were crispy and tasty, the croquettes were outstanding..."
Rhys Holmes
"Great service, stunning food and reasonably priced. Perfect if you want a quick bite to eat with some brilliant..."
Lloyd Martin
"Been here several times for both after work drinks and some really good Tapas food with friends!! Delicious food, always good service from the staff..."
Lee Bowen
"One of the best places to eat in Cardiff for Tapas. - Don't expect a cheap meal, however the food is well worth it- After two bottles of good wine..."
Gareth While
"Loved the food and friendly service. The seafood and meat pinchos was packed with flavour. The meat and cheese board was great.. Loved the selection..."
Deepti Shinh
"Fantastic service and food. Jack went above and beyond to get us a table and seat us and the rest of staff were very..."
Faye Jeffrey
"In Cardiff visiting friends and they suggested going to Curado. So pleased they did, great food, great drinks, great service and good prices. If you..."
SteveT
"Great place! Booked for restaurant and got sat on the tall tables downstairs which was annoying. Felt like they were short-staffed as service wasn't..."
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Santiago's Tapas
Santiago's Tapas
86/100 (2748 ratings)
Restaurants
Catalan
Mediterranean
Spanish
European
Fusion
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Mediterranean
Spanish
Catalan
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Pork
Tortillas
Churros & Chocolate
Padron Peppers
Omelette
Just Nice
Chicken and Ham Croquettes
Burger
Sardines
LAMB STEW
Sangria
Tapas
Charcuterie
Patatas Bravas
Grilled octopus
Meatballs
Meatballs
Beef
Beer
Octopus
Chorizo
Garlic mushrooms
Paella
Beef Stew
Spanish omelette
Seafood Paella
Crackers
Salad
Calamari
Paella De La Casa
Patatas Bravas
Calamares
Chicken Skewers
Croquettes
Dates Wrapped in Bacon
Garlic Prawns
Baby Squid
Lamb
Tapas
Pimentos De Padron
Fish
Prawns
San Miguel
Sit down
Spanish
Mediterranean
Catalan
Fusion
European
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It all in all was good food. The prices were what you’d expect for a restaurant these days and the food that I had as a vegetarian was delicious...."
Lukas Beard
"Quite a small restaurant but it packs a punch with the delicious food they offer. You just have to do the tapas...very filling but very delicious. I..."
Emyr Foxhall
"An outstanding medium sized restaurant, run by great staff serving amazing food. We visited as a late lunch walk in. The team were more than..."
Steve Bell
"The service was excellent. It was a full house and we were not aware that we had to make reservations but the waitress was so kind to squeeze us..."
Bbb Bbb
"Highly atmospheric tapas bar with a good range of food and drink. Service was a little patchy when I was sitting outside (I had to tap on the window..."
Jon Mathias
"Tried it here for the first time yesterday. Nice friendly service and food. Wouldn't mind coming back to try some other tapas..."
David Morgan
"I booked Santiago’s for my friends hen do, it was a hit with the whole party. We were even talking about it at breakfast the next day. The price..."
Emma Cross
"One of the best restaurants I’ve ever eaten at. It’s the most authentic Spanish food I’ve eaten outside of Spain. I rarely write reviews but..."
Jackson Moran
"Took my daughter here today for a Spanish experience as we're due to go to la palma soon. Everything was nice and the staff were lovely and..."
sallyann Went
"Good vibes, good quality of food, nice view outside of restaurant, friendly and helpful staffs, good beers too! There is nothing I can complain..."
Ophe Lai
"Had a lovely lunch with family, we ordered a selection of Tapas items which were all delicious. The wine was chilled and the staff were..."
Sarah-jane Maisey Ogborne