Cafe Citta

Small place but really good food! Nice décor and helpful waitstaff. All around a good authentic Italian restaurant in a very convenient location close to the castle and shops in the city center.

My oldest boy and I stopped at Café Citta after a trip to Cardiff Castle as tourists (from the US). We were really really happy with the meal we had, and that says a lot. My son has Aspergers and is very serious about his meals — he refuses to eat anything that is even remotely different for him, but he enjoyed his meal at Café Citta.
The space is very small and the atmosphere is a bit crowded, but the food more than makes up for what the space lacks. We did not find the service to be anything but awesome, and if we’re ever back in Cardiff we’ll definitely stop by.

I was in Cardiff on business and unfortunately, I tried this place on one of my last days in the UK, I wish I would have discovered it sooner. The restaurant was small, so unless you want to wait, I’d suggest trying to make reservations. The size of the restaurant actually added to its charm. The small size meant that you received very good service and it felt like you and your meal were really important. I can honestly say that I have never had a better Italian meal in my life. Every single thing that I ate at Café Citta was exceptional. My husband felt the same. He got to join me on my last leg of my business trip. His favorite dessert is tiramisu and he is very picky about it. He said that he has never had better tiramisu in his life. With all that being said, please go try this little gem of a restaurant. You won’t be disappointed!

Book in advance.
This is a very intimate space and an unassuming little restaurant in the heart of Cardiff. It also happens to be home to some of the most scrummy pasta and pizzas I’ve ever tasted.
Seeking solace from the rain, early evening on a Wednesday we gave this place a punt and asked for a table for 2. The place was already very busy, but the waitress said she could fit us in for an hour.
We got sat at the back by the smallest kitchen I’ve seen outside of a Yo Sushi in train stations. And oh the smells that came from that tiny kitchen were yummy.
The whole menu looked great and reasonably priced for the city centre.
The Mrs went for a ricotta and rocket pizza and I went for a prawn taglitelli with white wine and chilli sauce. It’s always a good sign that they leave you with the pot of parmasan!
It was gorgeous! Rich, creamy with a nice kick of heat.
Again — checking out what the other eaters were having everything looked classic. Good potions good colour and mouth watering aromas.
All washed down with the house red, which was also surprisingly yummy we were in and out within the hour, but could imagine coming here with a good group of friends and wiling away the evening with starters and gelato after!
Get a few friends, get yourself to Cardiff centre and get on this authentic Italian.

Delicious food. Great service. Made our trip to Cardiff more memorable. Highly recommended.

Lovely place with a wonderful athmosphere.
It is a small italian café, which offers remarkable service and quality of the meals. I have enjoyed my sword-​fish steak, it was very well cooked.
Highly recommended if you are looking for an intimate place with great food.