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South Wales restaurants

Restaurant review: Revolucion De Cuba – The Friary, Cardiff

Cauliflower steak

A couple of months ago I reviewed the brunch menu at Cuban-themed restaurant, Revolucion De Cuba, at The Friary, Cardiff (opposite the Hilton hotel). Recently, I returned to the restaurant to try out some of the dishes from the new menu along with some other bloggers, followed by a cocktail-making masterclass. The restaurant is styled as a […] Read more…

Restaurant Review: Elgano Italian Restaurant – Cathedral Road, Cardiff

Mixed fish and prawn platter

The Elgano Italian restaurant opened recently on the ground floor of The Elgano hotel on Cathedral Road in Pontcanna, Cardiff. Run by a group of Italians from Sicily, the menu bears all the hallmarks of a traditional Italian restaurant, from bruschetta and prawn cocktail to pizza, penne arrabbiata, spaghetti bolognese, carbonara and lasagne, as well […] Read more…

Vegan Restaurant Review: MILGI – City Rd, Cathays, Cardiff

Wholefood bowl at Milgi

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, MILGI is a vegan restaurant and bar situated on Cardiff’s City Road, traditionally home to an eclectic mix of international food outlets.Named as a runner-up in various categories of the Observer Food Monthly Awards over the past four years, MILGI embraces the health and ethical benefits of eating a sustainable, […] Read more…