Casanova Cardiff

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Italian
Ambience
Cosy, Traditional
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Special Features
Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Child friendly, Dates
Food Hygiene Rating

About

It is well-known that the experience of enjoying Italian food is all about spending time with family and loved ones, so it makes sense that Casanova was opened by three Italian friends; Antonio Cersosimo, Luca Montuori and Angelo Montuori. Having been in operation for more than a decade, the trio aim to bring authentic Italian dishes to Cardiff, using the best of seasonal, local produce.

Inside, Casanova is split across two floors, with both the downstairs and upstairs dining rooms featuring dark wood furnishings, pendant lighting and artwork on the walls. When it comes to Casanova’s menu, you can expect a seasonally evolving selection of dishes, which is kept relatively short to ensure that only the best produce is being used.

Begin your meal with starters such as sweet and sour sardines on toasted focaccia (a traditional Venetian dish), or beef carpaccio which is topped with mixed leaves, mustard dressing and Parmesan shavings which have been aged for 36 months. Moving on to main courses, you might find traditional pasta dishes such as slow-cooked goat ragu in a red wine sauce or pasta with king prawns and cuttlefish.

If you are not in the mood for pasta, you can instead choose from Casanova’s list of meat and fish based dishes. Order the likes of roasted rump of Welsh lamb with cauliflower purée and new potatoes, or the fish of the day. There is not a lot of choice for vegetarians, but wild mushroom risotto with porcini butter and truffle oil is a tempting option.

Prices are mid-range here, but set menus at lunch time mean you can enjoy a three-course meal for under £20. When it comes to drinks, there is an array of Italian wines to choose from, while all of the usual beers, spirits and cocktails are also available.

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Location

13 Quay Street, CF10 1EA, Cardiff, CF10 1EA

02920 344044 02920 344044

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon 12:00-14:30
Tue 12:00-14:30
Wed 12:00-14:30
Thu 12:00-14:30
Fri 12:00-14:30
Sat 12:00-14:30
Sun Closed
Dinner
Mon 17:30-22:00
Tue 17:30-22:00
Wed 17:30-22:00
Thu 17:30-22:00
Fri 17:30-22:00
Sat 17:30-22:00
Sun Closed

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Nicola E

06 November 2024  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Don't change

We eat here everytime we come to Cardiff. Great food, the staff have always been so lovely and made a fuss of my daughters when they were small. We'll be back this weekend.

Anon

27 December 2022  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Authentic
Consistent
Genuine Italian hospitality 

Our family favourite for years 

 

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