Cuisine: Italian
Price Point: Mains from £10-£25
Ranked: #5 of 22 restaurants in Cardiff
Grab a slice of Santa Maria, Cardiff’s favourite new Italian restaurant.
A short stroll from Cardiff Queen Street station and formerly known as Nine Yards, this is cool, contemporary Italian dining at its very best.
Wooden crates nailed to the wall serve as a wine cellar, while exposed light bulbs create a cosy ambience that is complemented by the warm smiles of the staff.
Their trademark serve is the pizza metro - a whole metre of fresh wood-fired Italian pizza that’s perfect for sharing. High-quality toppings such as prosciutto, anchovies and nduja sausage will transport you straight to the heart of the Mediterranean.
Other dishes include a mouth-watering selection of nibbles, ideal for pairing with a cold Peroni, sharing meat and cheese platters and hearty secondi. The chicken milanesa and lasagne are both as nourishing and comforting as a hug from an Italian nonna.
So gather your friends and make yourself at home. A meal at Santa Maria is an experience to savour.
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Santa Maria
94 St Marys Street
Cardiff CF10 1DW
Open Hours:
Everyday til late
Phone: 02920229113
Website: www.santamariacardiff.co.uk
Sample Menu *may not be current
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Reviews
Prashen Pillay - dined at Santa Maria on 9 July 2019
Been here a few time with and without 1st table. Lovely food. Quick and very tasty. Staff are willing to make changes to menu and are very helpful Quiet on this visit, but that suited us
Mary Evans - dined at Santa Maria on 1 July 2019
We were seated quickly in a beautiful looking restaurant. The waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the food and wines. The fish, risotto, pasta and chicken were perfectly cooked. The chef is clearly very skilled. However the dishes lacked the presentation and flare you'd expect from such an establishment trying to stand out in the crowded market. The tastes were perfect, but accompanying sauces/garnishes/salads would elevated them to what you'd expect at their price point.
Jess Mays - dined at Santa Maria on 27 June 2019
We had superb arrancinj and pizza, we’d never eaten here before but would definitely do so again
Alex Lock - dined at Santa Maria on 28 June 2019
It was a packed night and when we arrived we were relieved they had a table for us. Some people did end up leaving without their food because the restaurant staff were rushed off their feet. The food was good though – the pizzas looked decent and they were generous with the toppings. We also had a couple of starters, which were tasty. There was a long wait on everything and we found out from the (utterly amazing) barman that they are always understaffed, so that explained it! (Plus a very busy Saturday night in Cardiff). Overall Santa Maria is worth a visit if you go mid-week, when it's quieter.
Rosie Johns - dined at Santa Maria on 8 June 2019
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Rachel Lia - dined at Santa Maria on 26 May 2019
Great service and great food. Will definitely go again
Jan Koziel - dined at Santa Maria on 17 May 2019
The food was delicious, it was freshly cooked and hot, just as we like it. We will definitely be back to try some other dishes. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The weather was bad and the restaurant was very quiet which was a great pity. I expect match days are busier as the restaurant is in a good position.
Diana Farmer - dined at Santa Maria on 26 April 2019
Great atmosphere and friendly welcoming staff. Authentic Italian dining out!
Ed Butler - dined at Santa Maria on 20 April 2019
Great food great service really enjoyed
Paul Fuszard - dined at Santa Maria on 13 April 2019
Lovely food, friendly staff, would definitely recommend.
Mary Evans - dined at Santa Maria on 22 March 2019
Great atmosphere, tasty food and lovely service - wanted to try all the plates leaving the kitchen as they looked so good.We will return!
Non Tuckey - dined at Santa Maria on 15 March 2019
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12 reviews
Beautiful food in tranquil surroundings amid the hustle of St Mary's Street. My pizza was crisp and spicy and the lasagna was spot on. Our waiter, Fred was knowledgable and attentive. Plus the accordion playing owner was a treat. Using first table made it especially good value. I'd definitely return!