DY C
A small catalonian Michelin Bib restaurant situated in the suburbs of Canton, Cardiff. Attentive and friendly service in casual and informal surroundings, food is superb, with the signature mountain lamb served with roasted vegetables recommended. Worth a detour and a must try before this establishment closes for good next week.
Paul Nolan
Fantastic food. Lovely service. Upstairs dining air conditioned and cool ideal on a warm day.
Cardiffgirl _
Lovely Catalan restaurant in Canton, sadly closing in September which is a real shame. Food and service is great, fresh produce all beautifully presented. Limited veggie options.
Haydn Blackey
This was a first visit to La Cuina and it lived up to my expectations in almost all areas. The food was authentically Catalan and rich in flavour, the only downside was the absence of sparkling water - an odd omission from an otherwise lovely restaurant.
We started with Pa Amb Tomaquet, the Catalan bread smeared in tomatoes and olive oil, so typically Spanish and delicious.
For starter my partner started with Salt Cod and Romesco, the cod was in a light delicious batter with tasty sauces.
I opted for Artichoke and Pigs Trotters which were in a lovely cheese sauce. The artichoke heads were stuffed with the trotter meat - wonderful.
We shared a plate of Padron Peppers alongside our dessert, these were as crisp and refreshing as one would expect.
For Mains my partner had Beef Fillet with potatoes, cheese cake and shallot, the beef was cooked medium rare and the flavour was perfect. A bug success.
I opted for the Costella de Porc with cabbage and potato, this lightly barbecued rib of pork had a juicy fatty flavour and was served on a bed of potatoes and cabbage with dried fruit and nuts which complemented the meat well.
For dessert my partner had Chocolate Ganache with nougat, almonds and fruit, he loved it.
I opted for the cheese selection, these were served at room temperature, as they should be, and each of the four cheeses had their own distinctive flavours, from the hard manchego to the delicious goat's cheese.
We finished with a nice espresso.
As I said earlier the only downside of the evening was the absence of sparkling water - apparently "the machine was broken". No offence folk, but there are two supermarkets within five minutes walk - so how hard would it be to give your customers a drink they want rather than the bland, tasteless still water that was the only available alternative - the absence of the sparkling water really spoilt what would otherwise have been a perfect meal.
Chris Lazo
Quaint yet with lots of personality, La Cuina offers a nice combination of fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. The flavours were very nice and presentation was great. One thing to bear in mind is that portion sizes are on the smaller side so if you have a healthy appetite you may need extra sides. Recommended.
Soren G
Delicious, attentive and friendly service. Mountain lamb, pan Tomate with iberico ham, wild mushroom croquettes, and the anchovy starter were all delicious. The wine, roquers de porrera was complex and delicious, a steal at £55 for the bottle.
Heqing Shen
Good atmosphere in this little but cozy restaurant. Really enjoyed the hake and the rabbit shoulder.
Marc Cluet
Amazing gem of Catalan cuisine in Cardiff, excellent selection of wines and the food is as good as any fancy restaurant in Catalonia, definitely recommended
Miu Tsui
Food were nice and staff were friendly! Had a pleasant night here!
Maggie Gregory
I love this restaurant! Had a lovely lunch & bought a cookery book
Theplatelickedclean
You recall that anchovies and Garrotxa cheese which was such a highlight? This trumped it. Just. Sobrassada is perhaps not as well known as it might be in Britain; this was a cracking example of just how good it can be. Soft, spreadable paprika sauage sat on a sharp yet creamy cheese and toast that should feature in some kind of 'How To Warm Bread Expertly' guide. A slick of honey completed it. Absolutely wonderful.
Bev Eats For Wales
A couple of weeks ago I took a good friend out for dinner for his birthday. His choice. He chose La Cuina, the new Catalan deli and tapas restaurant in Canton which is where Patagonia used to be. As it was a celebration I wasn't actually planning to blog it but I can't help myself, although the details (and the photos) might be a little sketchy. La Cuina dining room I follow La Cuina on Twitter and the week before they had tweeted that Wednesday is paella night, we booked in for the following Wednesday and I was a tiny bit disappointed to find out that Wednesday night is NOT in fact paella night and the owners were absent, but no matter, tapas is no second best as far as I'm concerned. Serrano ham, goats cheese, salad - La Cuina We ordered 2 rounds of tapas, a mix of cold tapas (cheeses, ham, olives, tortilla, breads) and hot tapas (croquettas, fried potatoes, chorizo) and a very decent bottle of cava for £17. Apart from the fact that the olives were pitted (why?!?), overall I was imp
Gourmet Gorro
A dearth of Spanish restaurants in Cardiff has transformed into abundance in a matter of months. Bar 44 Penarth, La Cuina and La Cha Cha are the 3 which I'm struggling to resist comparing to buses. Safe in the knowledge that Bar 44 is a banker and with La Cha Cha sounding a bit iffy, it was La Cuina's Catalonian focus which piqued my curiosity the most. Located on the site of the obsolete Patagonia, this delicatessen cum tapas bar cum restaurant has serious visual impact. The simple & bold logo, grand window table, and chillers filled with pies, tortillas, meats and olives all serve as a siren's call. We visited La Cuina on a Friday night. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, there's a set menu in action (1 course £18, 2 courses £23 and 3 courses £28). Their tapas menu is available during the day and on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. A mouthful of stonking chorizo bread set the tone for the win packed menu .
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