Our capital city is famed for its Italian connection, so family-owned eateries and cosmopolitan spots are everywhere. This means you get venues whipping up classic ravioli as well as a load of inventive sourdough slices. Ever had pizza with Peking duck? For more buono bites, read our list of the best Italian restaurants in Cardiff city centre and beyond.
ASK Italian Cardiff is a top choice for a fuss-free meal, so you can escape to Italy through a menu chock-full of twists on classic dishes and recognisable favourites. Located in the Castle Quarter, just a ten-minute walk from the likes of Principality Stadium, Cardiff Blues rugby club and Cardiff Castle, this convenient destination is perfect for chowing down on burrata and pancetta carbonara, creamy mushroom and truffle calzones and tiramisu.
The Cardiff Stable is perfect if you're partial to inventive Italian food with a pun, as 'zas like Burger On The Dancefloor and A to enjoy a pizza some bottomless brunch action for just £29 too.
Indulge in Italian goodness at Pizza Pilgrims. This Cardiff city centre gem is brimming with Neapolitan charm, serving pizzas with everything from fluffy margheritas to truffle mushrooms.
Sip an Aperol spritz and savor a slice of Italy with every bite, including rich, creamy tiramisu for dessert and moreish crust dippers like garlic and herb flavour for those bits you can't quite finish.
The Brass Beetle is potentially our favourite Italian restaurant in Whitechurch Cardiff, thanks to its gorge selection of 12" pizzas. Sweet chorizo is its menu's meaty highlight, but we are all here for the roasted cauliflower with caramelised leeks too.
When date night comes calling, why not go to one of the best Italian restaurants in Cardiff city centre? Crack open a bottle of red, share a charcuterie board and indulge in Prego's classics like mozzarella-filled ravioli and lasagne.
