Phone: +442920480161
Address: 5 Wellfield Road, CF24 3NZ, Cardiff, United Kingdom
City: Cardiff
Menu Dishes: 9
Reviews: 1553
Website: http://www.lavita-cardiff.co.uk/
"1st April, updated review. Another trip to Cardiff, and still just as lovely here as I remember. The team are just great, super friendly and accommodating. I'm adding the arancini to my favourite dishes, oh my goodness, just lush! Coming back to La Dolce Vita was like visiting an old friend. I moved away from Cardiff 6 years ago, La Vita, as it was then, had just been opened by Marco a couple of years earlier, I remember thinking then it was a bit special, and it still is. It's a snug place with lively atmosphere, I could believe again like I'm abroad in an authentic Italian. The portion sizes are really generous, Andy's calzone was huge as you can see, he had calamari to start with garlic aioli, which was soft and yummy. I had a single portion of the Zuppa di pesce to start, with a side of chips (fries) like Mum makes, which were lovely. The single portion Zuppa was full of seafood in a rich tomato sauce big, I could have shared it. My Etna pizza was fab, lovely thin base, so moreish, despite the big starter, I couldn't stop eating it. Several glasses of wine choc dessert later we left happily sated. The service was great, our waiter Tim was fab, as were the other two people serving, really responsive to requests for extras like vinegar. All reasonably priced, it was just lovely to go back. While I live in Swansea, I will definitely be taking my wife here when next in Cardiff, as it's better than any Italian in Swansea I've eaten in."
Full menu - 9 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Seafood
Prawn
Juicy prawns grilled to perfection, seasoned with garlic and herbs, served with a tangy lemon butter sauce.
Calamari
Tender calamari rings lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection, served with tangy marinara sauce for a delightful appetizer.
Dessert
Sorbet
A refreshing, dairy-free frozen dessert made from sweetened water flavored with a fruit puree or juice.
Cheesecake
A rich, creamy dessert with a smooth texture and graham cracker crust, often topped with fruits or a sweet glaze.
Pasta
Linguine menu
Linguine pasta served with a light sauce, garnished with fresh herbs, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Carbonara
A classic Italian pasta dish with creamy egg sauce, pancetta, Parmesan, and a touch of black pepper.
Calzone
Calzone
A folded pizza filled with cheese, tomato sauce, and a variety of meats or vegetables, baked until golden.
Bread
Entrées
Eberhard
Very nice and cosy place in Cardiff's Penylan area.
Address
Reviews
Steven
Lovely little Italian. Excellent wine and lunch menu
Judith
Fantastic evening on Friday. Food and service outstanding
Richard
Fantastic little restaurant. Highly recommended for all the family View menu
Andy
Very nice early evening meal, looking forward to g forward to going again
Athanasios
Went for a quick desert, stayed for the atmosphere. It's a very nicely decorated space with friendly staff and the menu looked awesome.
Davinia
Lovely local. Tasty food, nice casual atmosphere. I recommend booking, it's very busy at the weekend, they hd to turn a few people way. View menu
Georgia
I’m sure it would’ve been nice if we hadn’t waited 45 minutes for a pizza that they never ended up serving for us. Lucky we asked where it was or we might still be there now…ended up missing the start of a concert for nothing. Would recommend going if you’re not hungry.
Hannah
Overall, a very mixed experience for starters we had the calamari (very tasty) and chips (lovely and crunchy and perfect chips in my opinion) and warm bread with olives (which was actually toast, which is fine, but if you're expecting soft warm bread, that's not what you're getting, and there wasn't much balsamic vinegar and oil to dip it in). For mains I had the pistachio prawn pasta (which was very yummy and I would recommend) and my partner had the carbonara (which was much less good, it definitely tasted like it had cream in so not a real carbonara, which was disappointing). The atmosphere was very lovely, but the service was not very attentive, we waited a while to have our orders taken...
Dean
1st April, updated review. Another trip to Cardiff, and still just as lovely here as I remember. The team are just great, super friendly and accommodating. I'm adding the arancini to my favourite dishes, oh my goodness, just lush! Coming back to La Dolce Vita was like visiting an old friend. I moved away from Cardiff 6 years ago, La Vita, as it was then, had just been opened by Marco a couple of years earlier, I remember thinking then it was a bit special, and it still is. It's a snug place with lively atmosphere, I could believe again like I'm abroad in an authentic Italian. The portion sizes are really generous, Andy's calzone was huge as you can see, he had calamari to start with garlic a... View menu
Categories
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Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time.
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Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite. View menu
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Vegan "Delight in our vegan menu, offering a vibrant selection of plant-based dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Savor flavorsome meals that are as nourishing as they are delicious."
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Italian Savor the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our menu, offering classic pasta, savory risottos, and traditional meat and seafood dishes, all crafted with authentic ingredients and passion. Buon appetito!
Amenities
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Mastercard
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Outdoor Seating
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Accepts Credit Cards
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