Italian · Cardiff
Tucked into a Cardiff shopping centre — not the prettiest setting, but as central as it gets — this is the kind of Italian where a big family table is genuinely welcome. Portions are generous, so you'll likely be sharing anyway: the tagliatelle allo scoglio, mushroom ravioli and a lasagne that isn't drowning in white sauce all come up again and again, and the Parma Delight pizza with leeks has its own fan club. High chairs, a kids' menu, buggy access and vegan options are all sorted, and the staff strike a nice balance — warm and attentive without hovering, and happy to make a fuss of a birthday. Worth knowing it's not cheap: expect £20–£30 more than a comparable meal elsewhere, though the quality does justify it. One group of ten found "nothing was too much trouble."
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