Italian · Cardiff
Small, intimate and right in the centre of Cardiff, this is the kind of Italian where the kitchen actually cooks for you rather than reheating a hundred-item menu — a short seasonal list, regional classics, and a five-course taster if you've got an older child who'll sit through it. There are high chairs and a kids' menu, and the staff are warm without hovering; water arrives before you've settled, and mains land just as the starters go. Worth knowing: it's tight on space and gets crowded and noisy at busy times, so book rather than chance it with a pram, and there's paid parking directly opposite. The slow-cooked Welsh lamb ragu with pecorino draws real devotion, as do the bread and olives and a cherry-topped panna cotta. One parent simply called it "a wonderful little haven".
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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