Enjoy authentic Italian dishes like Ragu pasta, risotto, and grilled hake in a cozy, intimate setting with impeccable service.
Experience a variety of delicious courses with excellent wine pairings, perfect for special occasions or exploring our menu.
Affordable and high-quality lunch meals with perfectly portioned dishes, served with chilled wine and outstanding coffee.
Ideal for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or events, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable experience.
Fairly priced wine menu with perfectly chilled selections and complementary water service to enhance your meal.
Excellent Italian restaurant in the centre of Cardiff. The food was excellent and we decided on the 5 course taster menu - really good variety between the courses and it was delicious! Wine menu was great and fairly priced and the restaurant itself was clean and nicely furnished The staff completed a lovely evening, David and Vincenzo were friendly and attentive. We will definitely return next time we are in the city.
5* for the food and friendly service. Seating area and layout is not the most comfortable and can be bothersome close to the entrance door
Sat upstairs, beautiful and cozy atmosphere. The service was impeccable, I felt cared for by staff. The moment I sat down I had water poured for me and a glass bottle left on the table, which staff immediately filled when empty. The bread and olives were delicious. Our mains arrived just as we finished our starters and they looked perfect. I ordered the Ragu and was not left disappointed. It was the most flavourful pasta I've had in my life, the lamb was incredibly well cooked and had not one ounce of fat, the Pecorino cheese the most amazing pairing. The Pannacotta was absolutely divine it had the most rich cherry topping and delectable almond praline. This is an amazing restaurant and I would recommend this strongly to friends and family.
This is a lovely, clean, traditional, independent Italian restaurant, with an intimate atmosphere and attentive staff. We went for the set lunch, and found the quality of the food to be excellent, and the portion sizes to be just right. Our wine was served perfectly chilled, and the coffee was outstanding. Just two things, the tables are very close together, so you don't get a lot of privacy or space during your meal, and also, they offer no dairy alternatives. Otherwise, excellent 👌
Amazing great food. I had wild mushroom risotto, then hake plain grilled/fried in a soup/stock with peas, broad beans, asparagus, pancetta. I loved it and will bring my wife here. Best Italian food I've had for a long time.

Authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Cardiff, where every meal is a celebration of flavor and tradition.
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Casanova is a beloved independent Italian restaurant located at 13 Quay St. in Cardiff, offering an intimate and cozy dining experience with impeccable service. Known for its traditional dishes like flavorful Ragu pasta, wild mushroom risotto, and divine Pannacotta, we pride ourselves on using high-quality ingredients to create memorable meals. With a 4.7/5 rating from over 421 reviews, our attentive staff, including David and Vincenzo, ensure every guest feels cared for. Whether you choose the set lunch or the 5-course taster menu, enjoy a beautifully furnished atmosphere perfect for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or special occasions.
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