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  • 5/5 Calvin L. 7 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Went here twice, need to book a few days prior. Cosy environment and serves high quality food. £20 for two courses from Tue to Thurs night, a really greay price indeed. The sardine, bouillabaisse, steak and scallop are my favourites.
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  • 5/5 Michael B. 3 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    La Pentola is a restaurant very local to us and we went for an impromptu visit on a Saturday night and were blown away by how great the food was here! Each dish is so original and superbly tasty! This is one of the only fresh pasta restaurants in Cardiff and the pasta was delicious! We will be back very soon and would highly recommend this small but wonderful restaurant!
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  • 5/5 Lee C. 3 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Absolutely amazing food, service was excellent and very reasonably priced. Would 100% visit again
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  • 5/5 Portia B. 6 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Lovely atmnosphere, super friendly staff. Coffee and breakfast was so good, the best I've had in a long time. Good value for money. Will definitely be going back.
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  • 5/5 lucy c. 2 years ago on Google
    Best pasta in Cardiff. Changing menu means there’s always something new to try and it’s always delicious. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere with fantastic service. A firm favourite.
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  • 5/5 Ian L. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food. Always. The owners and staff are very friendly and so welcoming. Fresh, home cooked food you can't beat it 👍
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  • 5/5 Seema V. 2 years ago on Google
    My partner and I enjoyed a delicious meal here with a short notice booking. The menu was limited to a small number of items but this meant that each course was held to a high standard which met our expectations for the price. Would visit again
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  • 5/5 Cyn O. 2 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Went with work group today, easy access & clean toilet. Amazing food and ambiance. Great service with smiles & positive body language, nothing was too much for them, ask for hot water & lemon drink before my meal. Pizza carne was delicious and great potion. My mates said their steaks & pasta with prawns were also very good. Highly recommend this restaurant & a credit to Cardiff.
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  • 5/5 Simon C. 5 years ago on Google • 144 reviews
    Went here for breakfast...food worked well together and overall was very tasty indeed. Maybe one for a hearty meal rather than a light snack. Would recommend the breakfast omelette!

  • 5/5 Victoria M. 2 years ago on Google • 121 reviews
    Lunch amazing, desserts a delight , staff the tops , thank you for you lovely sunday lunch , will be seeing you soon

  • 5/5 Lloyd D. 4 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Great food and great value for money. The ox cheek was beautiful.

  • 5/5 Nicholas R. 4 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    A wonderful warm atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Great quick service, I had the Full Welsh breakfast (pictured) and my partner had the Eggs Benedict. Both were sensational, will be back the next time we’re in Cardiff!

  • 3/5 Alexander C. 2 years ago on Google
    Tiny prawn cocktail presented with no bread. Beef brisket was beautifully cooked shame about what appeared to be an Aunt Bessies Yorkshire pudding served with it.

  • 5/5 Laura T. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous food, lovely service and cosy atmosphere. Definitely going again!

  • 5/5 Esther G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent! La Pentola is a superb little restaurant offering interesting food of the highest quality. We would highly recommend. Best Italian restaurant we have been to.

  • 1/5 peter d. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered rare steak and it came well done, borderline inedible, gf ordered fichasia and it tasted like it had been sat on the side since yesterday, definitely won't be going back.

  • 5/5 William J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and lovely staff, my only complaint was I didn't have the stomach to match my eyes. Rich well presented food on a small but carefully thought out menu. I can't wait to return to try the lamb 10/10.

  • 3/5 Rían O. 1 year ago on Google
    No longer La Pentola but Afro Lounge now. First time trying Nigerian cuisine and quite enjoyed it.

  • 5/5 Roisin D. 2 years ago on Google
    Super warm and friendly atmosphere, with helpful staff - delicious food and well worth every penny! Made for an amazing birthday celebration 💫 La Pentola is a go-to local restaurant with lots to offer!

  • 5/5 Amy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, really reasonably priced for the quality. The steak was like butter. Accommodating staff and the best service we have had in a long time. Genuine restaurant run by genuine people.

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 6 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Delicious food (and good size portions!), nice environment and great service. What more could you want?


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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