This isn't just any old meal - it's a date night dinner, and you're going to want it to go as smoothly as possible. That's where we come in. To help you lovebirds out, we've created this list of Cardiff's romantic restaurants, from cosy Italian nooks fronting amorous eats to trendy candlelight hotspots known for top-quality Welsh delights.
One place that is sure to send hearts aflutter is The Alchemist. Known across the UK for creating some of the quirkiest libations going, this joint offers a theatrical food menu to pair. Expect dishes like black activated charcoal-battered fish and chips, plus miso-glazed salmon.
A seriously romantic Italian restaurant, Ciliegino is what date night dreams are made of. Spoil your other half with a feast of authentic fare, which includes plenty of mouthwatering pizza and pasta dishes, as well as a sumptuous truffle burger.
Charming, eye-catching and oh-so-stylish, Mowgli is the city centre dining destination that's caught our hearts. When you're not checking out the beaut interiors, dive into the menu of Indian street food, which showcases delights such as the fragrant ginger and rhubarb dahl.
A lovely, Instagrammable dining destination if we ever saw one, The Botanist is sure to impress the pants off your beau. If you're after fancy restaurants in Cardiff city centre, this joint is sure to do the trick, whipping up succulent ribeye steaks and the famous hanging kebabs.
Looking for the most romantic restaurants in Cardiff Bay? Culley's Kitchen & Bar is a fabulous find. Not only is it home to a charming dining room, but also an array of exceptional eats. Our favourite dish has to be the lamb rump accompanied by dauphinoise potatoes and wild mushrooms.
Boasting stunning, panoramic views of Cardiff, The Classroom is sure to bring a romantic atmosphere. Hailed for its luxe British and Welsh cuisine, the experience is elevated by the floor-to-ceiling windows proudly displaying the city below.
There's just something about Laguna Kitchen and Bar that smacks with charm. Perhaps it's the sleek and stylish interiors, or possibly the fantastic menu that boasts fusion flavours and heart-warming dishes. Either way, this is one gorgeous bolthole for your date night.
This award-winning Indian restaurant is sure to get hearts racing. Not only does Purple Poppadom have the perfect ambience for a night of romancing, providing warm lantern lighting and patterned wallpaper, but it also rustles up a regularly changing menu of authentic grub.
Flaunting plush banquet seating, vintage chandeliers and unique artwork lining the walls, this beauty is a must-visit. As one of the most romantic Cardiff Bay restaurants, Duchess of Delhi slings out a mix of Indian and South Asian dishes, including nasi goreng, curry and grilled paneer.
Get down to Curado to add a little oomph to your date night, as it offers some of the most romantic meals in the city. Featuring contemporary interiors, Spanish wines and a delicious menu of pintxo, jamon and tapas, its sure to win over the heart of that special someone.
If you're on the hunt for the most romantic restaurants in Cardiff city centre, The Potted Pig is sure to earn you serious brownie points. Fronting bare-brick walls, intimate tables illuminated by candlelight and a cosy ambience, this former bank vault will really set the scene for your couples night.
