Best Restaurants in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

In total, there are 15 award winning restaurants in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan is Home in Penarth (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef James Sommerin serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Home currently holds 1 Michelin Star, 3 AA Rosettes and a rating of Exceptional in the Good Food Guide.

There are currently 2 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan consisting of 2 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 3 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 8 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 8 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan consisting of 2 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes and 6 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes.

Tucked away sloping towards the southeast of Wales, Cardiff, the nucleus of Welsh culture, and its neighbouring Vale of Glamorgan, blessed with the allure of a bucolic countryside, have fashioned an inviting and accomplished gastronomic landscape that can truly tantalise an epicure's palate. Cardiff, as the vibrant metropolitan capital, is adorned by a melange of top-tier restaurants and quaint eateries, symbolising a historic evolution that's just as rich as its bustling docks. The cooking traditions in Cardiff evolved substantially with immigrant workers from around the world, bestowing it a vibrant, multicultural culinary scene. From the timeless fish and chips at The Clink, to the traditional Welsh Cawl at Madame Fromage, to ethnic delights from Purple Poppodom, every bite tells a tale in Cardiff. Adjacent to this culinary hub is the Vale of Glamorgan, an area that imparts a unique, rustic charm, owing largely to its verdant landscapes, bucolic farms, and the sprawling coastline of the Bristol Channel. The Vale excels in celebrating the “field to fork” ethos, as local specialty products like Aberthaw Lime, Welsh Sea Black Butter, and Pysgodlyn wines often finding their way onto the plates of a selection of bistros, pubs, and farm shops. Restaurants such as The Gallery and Oscars of Cowbridge, not only imbibe the best of local produce into their menu but also wrap it up in an ambience of warmth and casual sophistication. In this distinct corner of the United Kingdom, food and hospitality are interwoven with its regional history and infused with a sense of place, making the duet of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan a veritable food paradise.