What’s not to love about tomato sauce on top of soft pillowy dough and topped with mozzarella? The Welsh capital is no stranger to good pizza, with several acclaimed pizzerias and venues across the city. And with pizza being everyone’s favourite indulgence, you’re probably wondering where the best pizza in the city is found. We’re about to take you on the ultimate pizza journey, with this list of the top 7 best venues to enjoy an expertly made pie in Cardiff.
If you’re not already craving pizza, you’re about to start drooling. We’ve got the seven best pizzas in Cardiff right here.
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1. Ciliegino
It doesn’t get more authentically Italian than this. Located in the St David’s Shopping Outlet, this pizza restaurant is always buzzing with keen pizza lovers who want a true taste of Italy. Although it’s their speciality, this place doesn’t just serve pizza– you can expect some pretty world-class pasta, steak, burgers and desserts too. The pizzas here are straight out of Italy, and the dough is prepared 48 hours in advance, creating an unbeatable textured base.
2. Cafe Citta
If there’s one thing that’s certain about Cafe Citta, it’s that they serve up some pretty tasty food. If you’re looking for a truly quintessential Italian restaurant with a warm and inviting ambience, passionate chefs and staff and a rich and varied menu with the speciality being expertly-crafted wood-fired pizzas, you’re in the right place. It’s not just the pizza that gives this place its reputation, but the coffee and alcoholic beverages too.
3. Elgano
This fine-dining restaurant located just a short walk from Cardiff’s city centre is a foodie’s paradise– here, the wine list is extensive, the pizzas are exceptional and the ambience is warm and inviting. This restaurant oozes Italian authenticity and craftsmanship the second you arrive, giving you one of the most authentic tastes of pizza’s homeland without having to actually catch a flight. If you’re not here to sample the pizzas (although why would you want to miss out?), you can enjoy some classic grills, salad or pasta.
4. Calabrisella
First opened in Canton in 2005, this restaurant has since expanded to two locations and now includes a gelateria. It’s your choice how you experience Calabrisella– dine on richly flavoured and perfectly textured pizzas, enjoy your food takeaway style, or enjoy breakfast here! The star of the show here is the pizza though, hailed as some of the best pizza in Cardiff.
5. Franco Manca
When visiting any city, you’ll likely have seen or heard of Franco Manca– with restaurants in Cardiff, London, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester, among others, it’s hard to miss. Cardiff’s own Franco Manca is consistently ranked as one of the city’s best offerings for pizza restaurants, and with good reason– the pizzas here are made on sourdough bases and prepared the true Neapolitan way. You now no longer need to fly to Naples, as Franco Manca brings a traditional taste of Naples to the streets of Cardiff.
6. The Real Italian Pizza Co.
Cited as one of the city’s best pizzerias, Real Italian Pizza Company is a small family-run pizzeria that showcases the best of Italy through its wood-fired pizzas and classic menu favourites. The restaurant is perfect for all types of diners, from families to groups of friends and couples– don’t they say pizza is best for sharing?
7. The Stable
Where would you find sourdough pizzas and craft beers all in one place? The Stable of course. Located on a busy street in the heart of Cardiff’s city centre, as well as numerous other places across the UK, The Stable is a national favourite among discerning pizza and beer lovers alike. Also on the menu are mac n cheese, nachos and tater tots– where do you start?!
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