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The food outlets below are listed by category, good reviews and by location. You therefore can see at a glance which are the best, which are the nearest to UniversityWales Institute (Cardiff) and which are the best value. The aim is that you will be able to plan your evening eating out with confidence and at speed!

Crucially the 'More' tag at the bottom of the review list goes to an Eating Out Map with all local Restaurants, Pizza Houses, Pubs and Takeaways around you. In case we have missed anything we have the Thompson All restaurant tag at the very bottom.

Enjoy eating out around UniversityWales Institute (Cardiff)!
SEN BBQ

146 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9ND, UK – 029 2023 2222

The food here was delicious. We are from yorkshire and have just travelled around wales and the food here was out of this world. Very good price. We couldn't eat it all so we took the left overs back to the hotel and ate it later on. ( it was too good to leave)

Arranged my son's 16th here with family. It was short notice and the staff were fantastic. Food was great and we all loved the tea. Plates for mains were served and then more plates for the birthday cake I brought for desert. Very helpful staff. Had a lovely time all round and will definitely be coming again.

Falafel Wales

122 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9DX, UK – 029 2039 9788

An absolutely amazing experience. I wish I could give them 10 stars. Food was delicious and portions were very generous. It's the most authentic and best tasting middle eastern food I have ever eaten. The gentleman and the lady that served us were extremely polite and provided us with excellent service. I was visiting from Birmingham along with my family and I highly recommend this place. I will definitely go there again.

This is the best take away in Cardiff. The food is excellent, we have never been disappointed and we order here once a week. The staff are friendly and the food hygiene is a 5- so it’s top rated. If you are in two minds- just try it, you won’t be disappointed- if there is a wait for delivery- it’s worth it. Highly recommend this place (my favourite is the lamb chops- awesome charred and flavourful food, and it’s healthier than most take outs).

Star Of Wales

438 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF5 1JN, UK – 029 2038 3222

Excellent Indian food with a wide range of flavours for anyone. Very fairly priced and they were very accommodating with my severe nut allergy. Absolutely recommended as it has a wonderful atmosphere to suit.

Great manager, always polite and friendly. Staff really polite. Food absolutely perfect. Must go and visit. Took my son here for his 18th birthday with some of the family and we had a fantastic evening. A few bottles of wine, some great tasting food and brilliant chat with the owner and the waiters. excellent service guys keep it up. really friendly, a must place to go and cheaper than surrounding restaurants in the area.

Best Reviewed Indian Restaurants and Takeaways in UniversityWales Institute (Cardiff) or in Ely area

Red Chilli Restaurant & Takeaway

442C Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF5 1JN09:00 - 17:00, UK – 029 2023 1100

Had our 1st takeaway meal , and was not disappointed! !! It's was beautiful full of flavour and colour , staff very friendly will definitely be going back .. thank you Miss Baker.

Nicely modern decorated restaurant area. Food was nicely presented and tasted good. Service for our large party of about 20 was a bit staggered than we'd liked, but we were all fed. Prices were fair for a city. Pleasant staff.

The Cinnamon Tree

173 King's Rd, Cardiff CF11 9DE, UK – 029 2037 4433

Good food, fresh ingredients, sensible prices - including the wine. The coffee could harfobe called 'espresso' but altogether a very enjoyable dinner.

Highly recommend! One of the best Indians I've ever been to. Food is delicious, service is very good and the vibe is just right!

Janata Palace

325 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF5 1JD, UK – 029 2038 3101

Excellent food staff friendly and helpful service very good

Not bad curry place. Not much flavours-had king prawn masala. Quite bland.

Best Reviewed Italian Pasta and Pizza Restaurants

Calabrisella

154 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9ND, UK – 029 2022 5839

We were looking for a family friendly place to go for our anniversary meal, and we'd seen an article on the Wales Online about the top 10 eateries in Cardiff. Calabrisella was one of them. We are so glad we chose it! Every member of staff acknowledged us as we were taken through to our table and a highchair was provided for our 8 month old son. The food was amazing! We had the rice balls to start - hot, fresh and so tasty! And the pizzas we had for mains were thin, crisp and the toppings were delicious. The green salad side order was so simple - shredded iceberg lettuce with seasoning and olive oil, but Wow! It was amazing! We bought cake to bring home as we were so full from the food. They were big, generous portions. If you want a family friendly venue with friendly, attentive staff and amazing food, try Calabrisella! I'd advise to book in advance as it's not a huge place, but we had no trouble getting a reservation and there were a few walk ins who got a table between 5pm and 7pm while we were there.

Love this place. True, traditional Italian food - recommended to us by our Italian friends (who won't eat at any other Italian in Cardiff). From the outside it doesn't look like much but you won't be disappointed with the food. It's very well priced too.

Zio Piero

126A Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9DX, UK – 029 2022 0269

Great service and even better food

Best steak, lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff

Porro Llandaff

22 High St, Cardiff CF5 2DZ, UK – 029 2056 5502

Amazing service and excellent food. Extremely family friendly. Would highly recommend Porro Llandaff for a family gathering. Duncan and his team have been great. Our new favourite place.

Great friendly restaurant with lovely staff. We will definitely visit again 🍕

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Cameo Club - Pontcanna

3 Pontcanna St, Cardiff CF11 9HQ, UK – 029 2022 0466

Took advantage of the ‘two burger tuesday’ offer - was really good. Really nice food and genuine homemade burgers - you know when you can tell the difference. The starters were really good too. Got there early (6pm) and wasn’t busy. Fast friendly service.

This is where we went for Beaujolais Day in Cardiff again this year (Nov 2017). Brilliant service, great atmosphere, plenty of choice on the menu. Tracy and her team are such good hosts... New review added April 2018: We booked the room upstairs for my wife's 50th birthday party, and everything Tracy and her team arranged was simply perfection... from the room arrangements and prep, the great food, to the bar tab selection, fizz reception, and bar service from 7pm til almost 2am. Just an amazing evening, with family and friends - enjoyed by all! Well done Cameo (upping my previous review to 5*). Will be back soon.

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Ely Chinese Restaurants

Happy Gathering

233 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9AL, UK – 029 2039 7531

Authentic dim sum restaurant in Cardiff. Lots of Chinese people eating here so it's a sign that it must be pretty good. Portions large and the prices are good.

Probably the best Chinese restaurant I've been to in Cardiff. Big restaurant with plenty of room for large parties. Food seems freshly cooked and prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food.

Dragon Court Chinese Restaurant

8, Capital Retail Shopping Park, Leckwith Rd, Cardiff CF11 8EG, UK – 029 2022 8866

Enjoy my meal. nice and clean.. Well staff. Little bit on pricey side thou

Excellent food and service again. Our favourite Chinese in Cardiff. Food is consistently good

Summer Palace Restaurant

2-4 High St, Cardiff CF5 2DZ, UK – 029 2056 4808

Lunch today for my son's birthday was delicious. But more than that the service and friendliness was outstanding. The lettuce wraps were gorgeous and the Sunday meal is great value too. Thank you to all the staff.

A fantastic Chinese restaurant. Also fairly local. Always a first class meal

Ely Vegetarian or Vegan Restaurants

Mangla's Spice of Life

587 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF5 1BE, UK – 07398 178980

Went there with my wife for an evening meal. Seriously some of the most home cooked, authentic lovely foo I've had in ages. This is well worth a visit - lovely people and great food. Yes the service and wait is a bit slow but they cook Everything from fresh and that's why it's so good, Ibcan't wait to go again.

What a fantastic find, absolutely gorgeous food, relaxed atmosphere and a truly attentative host who really cares about what she's doing. Thank you so much

Coopers Carvery

427 Cowbridge Rd W, Cardiff CF5 5TF, UK – 029 2031 1097

Really had a lovely meal ,meat veg gravy very tasty.But the stuffing was ugh!!! Won't put that on my plate again,& no pork crackling shocking he!!! Lovely icecream too,which the very glamorous waitress recommended very pleasant helpful with a lovely smile to.We'll come again .Thank u

Really good value carvery. Food hot and fresh. Staff always pleasant.

Chai Street

153 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9AH, UK – 029 2022 8888

Excellent service wonderful food and it is what it says on the tin proper Indian street food 10 out of 10

Good Indian Street food. The thalis are good

If you are looking for a either a meal or a drink this UniversityWales Institute (Cardiff) Food and Drink page will show virtually all the Public Houses in UniversityWales Institute (Cardiff) or near Ely. Choose either the best reviewed pubs or the ones nearest to you. We list the best reviewed Pubs first. If you would like to see all the hospitality venues us click more. This also displays their a UniversityWales Institute (Cardiff) street map with the location of all public houses. Enjoy!

Pub Food with Reviews, Maps and Links to their websites

The Sand Martin

Ffordd Fred Keenor, Cardiff CF11 8ER, UK – 029 2023 2526

Spent a few hours here parked up in the park&ride killing time. Very sunny day. Place was lively and clean. Food was very good and drinks refillable for the kids.

Food was good. As there was a football match on later in the day, they wouldn't serve me a drink before ordering food. I arrived half an hour before the rest of my family so had to sit there for half an hour without a drink.....this on a boiling hot day in a pub serving hot food with no air conditioning. Also had to pay extra to have fried egg with my (already pricey) mixed grill. Surely an egg should come as standard with a mixed grill!!!!

The Plum Tree

160-162, Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9ND, UK – 029 2022 5235

Excellent as always. I'm unsure why it's never very busy, as it deserves to be. Good pub food, amicable staff, and a pleasant atmosphere.

Food is always of a decent standard and a reasonable price. Good pub grub.

Robin Hood

16 Severn Grove, Cardiff CF11 9EN, UK – 029 2037 8829

Good place to meet friends with pleasant staff and you can usually find a car parking space on the road outside. The one and only downside is people who smoke outside. The smell wafts in through the window. Not the end of the world though.

Visited as part of a private function. Staff were super helpful and pleasant. The buffet provided was excellent both in terms of quality and value for money. The Robin Hood helped make our function a great success.

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