Zizzi Mermaids Quay

Mermaid Quay, Cardiff, United Kingdom

🛍 Pasta, Coffee, Cheese, Italian

3.6 💬 14 Reviews
Zizzi Mermaids Quay

Phone: +442920462232

Address: Mermaid Quay, Cardiff, United Kingdom

City: Cardiff

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 14

Website: http://www.zizzi.co.uk/italian/restaurants/cardiff/cardiff-bay

"We were looking for a quick meal near the Millennium Centre before the opera, and Italian cuisine seemed like a good choice. The restaurant is spacious and bright, and during the early evening, it's a popular spot for young families. Since we were aware of our time constraint, we opted for pasta, and our waitress kindly reminded us that we needed to eat quickly. Our meals—Pasta della Casa and Crab Cannelloni—arrived promptly and were both delightful. The house pasta, which featured baked cassareccia, roasted chicken, pancetta, baby spinach, and a creamy sauce topped with Reggiano cheese, was rich and satisfying. The cannelloni turned out to be a lighter yet equally delicious option. While Zizzi isn’t a fine dining establishment, it’s perfect for a quick bite or a casual meal. Plus, it offers stunning views of Cardiff Bay, and its proximity to the Millennium Centre makes it an ideal spot for a pre-show dinner."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Pasta

Dessert

Pizza

Additional Pizza Toppings

Meat + Fish

Salads

Pizza Rustica

Main Courses

Seafood

Speciality Gin & Tonics

Flavors

Vegetarian

Brunch + Lunch

Happiness In A Bottle

Entrées

Pressed Somerset Juices

Extras

Risotto

Spiedini

Temporary Removed Covid

Skinny Pizza

Salad - Sides

Calzone

User User

Not the best Zizzi I've been to in terms of food, but it was satisfactory. The service was excellent.

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Reviews

AlunT
AlunT

This Zizzi wasn’t the best I’ve been to in terms of food, but it was still satisfactory. The service, however, was excellent.


User
User

astonishing family dinner all the staff cared for each at the table and eating was in place, and so were the desserts and coffee. the children loved it.


OpenTable
OpenTable

Amazing family meal all the staff looked after everyone at the table and food was spot on... and so were the desserts and coffee... the children loved it. View menu


User
User

Really basic. Cocktails were not nice and presented really poorly. Food tasted like they were ready meals warmed up. Never will go again. Prezzo is so much nicer.


User
User

Nice meal with friends in a lovely waterfront setting. Service from the waiter who took our order and waitress who took drinks order was friendly and efficient but greeting on arrival was poor as I was told they could not find my booking. When I said I had booked through Opentable he seemed displeased and said bookings often didn't come through but we were just lucky he had a table free! Not a good start but once we were seated we had good service and a good meal.


User
User

When we arrived, we were informed that our reservation had not been noted, making the booking feel pointless. The staff seemed distracted, almost floating around the restaurant while sipping drinks and chatting, clearly oblivious to the customers and their needs. Occasionally, they’d stop by our table to check if we were ready to place an order, but only after a long wait. The food arrived in small batches, and we eventually gave up on waiting for them to take our dessert orders. View menu


OpenTable
OpenTable

Upon our arrival, we were informed that the restaurant did not receive notifications for bookings made through OpenTable, rendering our reservation pointless. Throughout the evening, we noticed the staff chatting among themselves, drinking, and meandering about, seemingly oblivious to the customers. They would occasionally grace us with their presence to check if we were ready to endure another lengthy wait for our food. The dishes arrived sporadically, and after a while, we lost patience waiting for them to take our dessert orders and decided to leave.


LondonMum
LondonMum

We were searching for a place near the Millennium Centre for a quick meal before the opera, and Italian cuisine seemed like a fitting choice. The restaurant is spacious and filled with light, making it a popular spot for young families in the early evening. Given our time constraints, we decided on pasta and informed our waitress that we needed to eat quickly. Our dishes—pasta della casa and crab cannelloni—arrived promptly, and both were delightful. The house pasta, which featured oven-baked casareccia pasta, roasted chicken, pancetta, baby spinach, and riserva cheese in a creamy sauce, was rich and satisfying. The cannelloni was a lighter option but equally delicious. While Zizzi isn't fin...


User
User

We were looking for a quick meal near the Millennium Centre before the opera, and Italian cuisine seemed like a good choice. The restaurant is spacious and bright, and during the early evening, it's a popular spot for young families. Since we were aware of our time constraint, we opted for pasta, and our waitress kindly reminded us that we needed to eat quickly. Our meals—Pasta della Casa and Crab Cannelloni—arrived promptly and were both delightful. The house pasta, which featured baked cassareccia, roasted chicken, pancetta, baby spinach, and a creamy sauce topped with Reggiano cheese, was rich and satisfying. The cannelloni turned out to be a lighter yet equally delicious option. While Zi... View menu

Categories

  • 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.
  • Coffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note. View menu
  • Cheese A curated selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, featuring diverse flavors and textures that delight the palate. Perfect for sharing or savored individually with the ideal accompaniments.
  • 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

  • Visa Card
  • Mastercard
  • menu

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