Cafe du chat noir ltd in Cardiff

Unreal. I'll be dreaming about this Beef and Onion Soup for months

I hate to rate this place because it's not big and if you all go there I wont get a table. Friendly family business. Great little French heavy cafe. Specials and generous portions. I love this place

Good spot for a break Tea just right and staf frendle

Intimate restaurant. Very few tables but XXL welcome. Simple, homemade and excellent cuisine. Fresh products. Nice atmosphere. A plus....Dorothée speaks French.

Restaurant intimiste. Très peu de tables mais accueil XXL. Cuisine simple, excellente, produits frais et fait maison. Je recommande cette adresse. Un plus Dorothée parle français.

Having heard good comments about this venue, we had never eaten there before. A few weeks ago we visited but it was full, so we booked this week and we were not disappointed. The food was plentiful and good, and seeing it prepared was a bonus. The atmosphere was very conducive, and we had a very nice, relaxed meal. We will be back soon.

Lovely food, good portions for prices, lovely little location with nice vibes :)

Always a warm welcome at this fabulous French cafe in the arcade just off Wellfield Road. Quality food & generous portions mean you will never leave hungry! Do try the moules & frites. You won’t find better.

This is my favourite place for lunch in Roath. The food and service are fantastic! There is a brilliant choice of croques along with soups, quiches and specials. I have never had a bad experience here. Forget all the chains, visit Chat Noir and support a lovely independant business. See you soon! :o)

Charming and food is always good

Absolutely fantastic cafe in every way. Lovely friendly owners and staff, delicious food and efficient service. Great ambience and decor too. The french onion soup (pictured) is the most tasty dish! Prices are very reasonable for wonderful wholesome home cooked food. Be sure to book as always full.

Welfield Road is a haven for foodies with some great cafes, restaurants and a lovely bakery- Ty.melin. Hidden in a small corner of Welfield Court arcade is Cafe du Chat Noir a little gem. Had an excellent lunch and coffee. Well worth a visit. Unfortunately only open for a few hours in the afternoon 4.days a week.

Lunch with friends first visit will eat there any time great food welcoming staff and lovely venue

Well, what can I say about this superb little gem 💖 you won't be disappointed and you'll leave with a full tummy of absolutely scrumptious food! Dorothy and Stuart are just lovely and they offer fabulous French cuisine to die for! So many delicious options it's hard to decide what to have . . .French onion soup, moules, croques, coq au vin . . .the choice is awesome and really good value. Visit once & I guarantee you'll go back!

Attended a theme evening with the fabulous Pixie Perez. Entertainment was fab, even better was the food and hosting. A hidden gem

Great little French cafe with amazing food. One of Cardiff's hidden gems

Went to an 'Allo 'Allo themed Cabaret and Dinner evening here and had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Stuart provided delicious food with great portion size while Dorothee made sure you had great service along with Sophie. Gavin Sheppard's vocals were brilliant while Stuart and Paul's hilarious Allo Allo interludes kept us entertained between courses. All in all the evening was superb.

The area is not very big, but there's a few tables outside as well. Good service and with cat as logos. Food tastes good 👍 😋

Good food good service Good price...nothing to complain about.

Very disappointing food after we had anticipated much better based on reviews. Cute place but sadly would not return

Had a Friday lunch here with a friend, lucky to get a table. Greeted by a lovely waitress. We ate mussels & seafood salad , both absolutely delicious. Value for money, no faults at all. Looking forward to returning.

Honestly the best Sunday lunch I’ve eaten out - and plenty of it! The desserts are delicious too. There’s a great atmosphere and friendly service - I love this little bistro

Nice 'compact and bijou' restaurant. Good, bistro-style food (moules, croque monsieur, salade nicoise etc), friendly staff, nice atmos. Lovely little secret spot just off Wellfield Road. Recommended.

Without doubt the gastronomic Everest of Cardiff French cafe restaurants. Impossible to find unless you know where you are going but the journey is worth the effort. Try the Moules Mariniere for a mouth watering experience. The simple Croque is available in various guises - all amazing. The ubiquitous quiche is elevated to an art form. This is an eclectic eating hole. Opening times are dictated by whim and you never know if and when they are open. Always call ahead. Ask for Dorothy, she will make you welcome.

I attended this establishment for dinner and music and it was an exceptionally good experience. Very intimate setting. Perfect for a date!

Excellent cute little gem hidden in the arcade off Wellfield road . The food was amazing and fresh , friendly staff , I would definitely give 5 out 5 and recommend to all my friends .

Excellent food and very friendly staff!

Wonderful place, food and service is outstanding.

Very pipular French/ English Cafe. Owned by friwnds of mine. Food is fantastic. Good value and afordable.

A very nice home cooked onion soup, roast beef and chocolate fudge cake in a lovely friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Would go back.

Absolutely love visiting Le Cafe du Chat Noir! Dorothy and Stuart make you feel welcome, the entertainment is hilarious and the food is delicious. My friends and I consider this venue a calendar highlight and try to visit every 4-6 weeks. We’ve met some lovely people, enjoyed a wide range of fabulous entertainers and an ever-evolving menu of French-themed gastronomy. Highly recommended if you enjoy taking part in the night’s entertainment and be sure to book early if you see an event you fancy!

This is the best place to eat in Cardiff no matter what time of the day. Stuart & Dorothy have created a warm and welcoming place. With the most amazing food at great prices.

The food was excellent and with enttertainment. Have tried brunch and dinner. Well worth a visit. Sunday lunch is divine. Friendly welcoming and affordable

Outstanding little cafe in the arcade. The best food i have had in Cardiff and the staff are so lovely as well :) I visited for one of their cabaret nights which was so much fun and excellent value for money, these events sell out as soon as they are announced and was the best night out in Cardiff.

Cute venue, lovely service. Food was pleasant. Nice little pit stop for brunch or lunch.

Delicious food! Also treated us to the mini macroons, beautiful!

This was a hidden gem recommended by my friend. Small place but very friendly French hostess who gave us options. Food portion is big. I had a vegan bean casserole which was served with sausages and roll. It was a delight to the taste buds! Definitely recommend another visit.

Lovely little place, delicious food and amazing service. The perfect hideaway cafe!

Amazing food in a lovely setting

The food is excellent, and atmosphere is very nice too. I love how intimate and personal it feels compared to a larger restaurant or café.

we ended up eating here as everywhere else was full due to the 6 nations event but this fantastic little bistro is hidden away in a small arcade so luckily for us it had been missed by the masses. It is only a small establishment but wow the food is amazing and the service second to none. We ordered their version of a toasted sandwich and decided to go for the small portion and then share a portion of fries. Next time we will just order the small sandwiches with no fries as we were so full by the time we had finished, I'm not sure I would be able to finish one of their large sandwiches. Even the salad tasted amazing and my husband who usually gives me anything green on his plate commented on how delicious the salad was. We cannot wait to return and hope to sample one of their evening events asap.

Absolutely beautiful food and beautiful staff, Stuart and Dorothée. Thank you so much for a beautiful lunch today.

Love this place had a Sunday dinner so good and great value to i will be back a lot x

Delicious croque monsieur and side salad for lunch with my lovely friend. We both enjoyed immensely and already booked to go again!

Очень давно хотела пообедать тут , но не получалось из-за специфики графику работы заведения ! Но оно того стоило! Само Кафе очень уютное, с огромным количеством различных медовей в интерьере, которые придают особую атмосферу и их просто приятно и интересно рассматривать. Еда очень вкусная , порции достаточно большие (есть возможность выбрать порцию поменьше и побольше ). Само заведение находится в «секретном» уголке и сразу его не так то легко найти, но попав однажды - захочется обязательно вернуться в этот уголок Франции! Спасибо 🥰

Really amazing fun night from start to finish the staff were really lovely and helpful. The food was absolutely divine they catered for my wheat gluten and dairy allergy with out no hesitation. I had the beef Bourgignion the beef was lovely and tender. Definitely go back again and highly recommend a visit of your looking for a good night and lovely food and wine 😊

We booked a table to celebrate my daughters birthday. We decided on the french onion soup to start. It was stunning! We moved on to the beef bourgignion for mains. The beef was so tender, it fell apart. Beautiful! No room left for dessert unfortunately, though they looked delicious! The staff were very attentive, and were all round fantastic. Can't wait for my next visit

Cramped could not sit at the table properly due to lack of space. The coffee was super and hot too

Lovely food, the best Earl Grey in Cardiff, amazing cheesecake, all with wonderful service.

Love this café! Perfect ambiance & friendly staff, huge portions!

Great Evening with the Family, Stunning food (3 course) amazing hosts and quality entertainment! Could not recommend Highly enough. Thank you for a Lovely evening. S.Hayes

Great fun, great food, great kindness to me when taken not well. Certainly worth visiting these good value fun nights 😊

Throughly enjoyed every moment. Great atmosphere with welcoming staff and the food was delicious. Would 100% recommend.

Fabulous night with 3 course meal and entertainment. Food was gorgeous and plentiful, staff did a fab job in the intimate setting. Artist was funny and did a great job, as it was a small setting, so full marks. All in all, a big thank...

Sunday dinner , really decent for the price. Imagine nana is french and has out done her self and made you her absolute finest roast dinner. Solid 8/10. Beef cooked in a traditional French style that basically melts in your mouth. (It almost feels braised rather the roasted). Cauli cheese that leaves strands of cheese mid air and you need to pull apart because cheese is the word of the day. Super homley feel with friendly personal service. You won't find a better roast dinner in Cardiff at this price point. Had two drinks a shared starter and two roast dinners at £30 . 👀👀🔥🔥 We will be back for sure

Lovely croc monsieur. Highly recommended

Lovely lunch, really relaxed and friendly. Will definitely be back!

Experienced delicious croque monsieur and coffee. Smashing little bistro tucked away off wellfield Road.

I wish this charming café was near where I lived. Great food lovely staff. I truly felt like I was back in France!

Lovely little place with amazing food and super friendly staff

Lovely little spot. Tried the lamb Sunday roast, onion soup, and croque monsieur - all fab! Had a slice of carrot cake for dessert that was delicious. Will definitely be back!!

The onion soup was amazing. Looking forward to going back and trying the Sunday lunch. Staff are so friendly

One of the regular places my French friend takes me to eat when I'm in Cardiff. Love it!

Another fantastic meal with Stuart and Dorothy. Very warm welcome for our party of 13.

Great lunch with my daughters during busy Easter weekend. We had variations of the croque monsieur, vegetarian, small and large with a croque madame with salad and potato sides. Special mention to Dorothy for being so helpful and friendly, making for a very pleasant experience....will...

Fantastic food great service fabulous night as always

Wonderful, charming and tasty food too. Lush atmosphere and friendly staff.

Finally managed to get here, and it was worth waiting for. A lovely croque madame for me with french onion soup for the boss. Might only have been lunch but can't wait to come back. Glad we rang in advance and reserved a table as numerous people were turned away as it was at capacity.

My favourite place to eat out at night in Cardiff. The atmosphere is unbeatable as you sit in the little siding of Wellfield court arcade under the lights, with potted plants and trellis' between the tables. Reminded me of sitting outside European cafes on holiday. The food is delicious, authentic, really well priced and served promptly. Their Croques are not to be missed. The staff are so friendly, up for a chat, and incredibly accommodating, they have a real passion for their cafe. They even made sure that there was a vegan option available for the day I was booking! Everyone I have taken has thoroughly enjoyed it here and insisted on going back. Would recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing evening out with good food!

Hidden gem in Cardiff! Friendly service, delicious food, and charming atmosphere. It’s our new favourite place for sure! Forgot to take any photos as we were lost in the moment on a Sunday afternoon. 😄

My first visit today and I'll definitely be back. Small, cosy and friendly, and very clean. Efficient service, genuine French style and a generous spirit. Large portions of fresh, tasty food came within ten minutes, and the house wine was good quality, crisp and chilled to perfection. Loved it! 😊

Fab food, all locally sourced and freshly cooked.friendly and helpful staff.

Absolutely fantastic food, truly amazing. Fab staff as well. Would really recommend

Hidden gem in Cardiff! Nous avons trouvé ce petit café / bistro français par hasard et nous le recommandons grandement pour les amateurs de cuisine française traditionnelle (superbe bœuf bourguignon soupe à l'oignon, bouillabaisse...) dans une ambiance de petit bistro.

Magnifique. Excellent food with the friendliest service

Lovely food, great atmosphere and very friendly service

Been wanting to come here pre Covid and finally managed it. Lovely little setting, quaint and off the main road. Ordered the French onion soup which was deep in flavour with beautifully melted cheese, a delight! Followed this with Moules Mariniere which was delicious. So...

This was my first visit ,and I was extremely impressed, service was exceptional the waitress / hostess was absolutely lovely, her French flair and love for her job was fantastic. Food was piping hot and plenty of it. They even provided a doggie bowl with water for my friends little dog to have a drink. I look forward to revisiting, especially for Sunday lunch, which is highly recommended. I recommend you pay a visit, you won't be disappointed. 5 🌟.

This gem of a restaurant hosted my wife and I to some truly authentic cusine. Given that it is firstly a French restaurant we enjoyed some Spanish food along side a beautiful bottle of French merlot. We Questioned the different menu choices which to our...

First visit and will be many more Fabulous Sunday lunch and plenty of it. Cannot wait to try the other dishes. Friendly staff Good ambience

Once again a magnificent Sunday roast lunch, large portion enough for bubble +squick with the remnant for later. I think everybody should try it once, you wouldn't be disappointed!!!

Thank you for a lovely Saturday evening at Le Cafe du Chat Noir! I enjoyed seafood paella was packed full of fish, prawns, mussels and squid. My husband had the bouillabaisse which also looked and tasted amazing! We’ve always enjoyed the food during the day...

Best food in the whole of Cardiff.salad quiche croques casserole Sunday dinner it's all great and now they do cocktails!!

Once again had the lovely opportunity to grab some lunch at this very sweet little bistro. After being in lockdown for so long obviously very apprehensive about a meal out. Quite frankly it was amazing. Staff in PPE made us feel safe yet still a...

... what an absolute gem this small but perfectly formed French café is, just off Wellfield Road in a little arcade? Onion soup with a crouton the size of Wales was delicious for the beloved, then he had an excellent croque monsieur while this old...

I’ve visited this restaurant so many times with friends, I’ve lost count. Very friendly staff with a lovely atmosphere. Stuart, Dorothy and the team are alway welcoming. You feel like your in a cosy quaint French Cafe in Paris. The food is well prepared to...

Stunning little cafe du chat noir is hidden in a quaint little arcade of gorgeousness. From the outside the scene is set for your experience, with a little French bike, gorgeous strategically placed planters bursting with colour and little tables to while away the hours....

Tucked away in Roath is this amazing little cafe. Went with a friend and was left feeling I had travelled the France. The decor, the food and even the waitress ... Tres Francaise! We had the Croque Monsieur which was delicious and great value for...

What a fantastic hidden gem this venue is, beautiful decor and absolutely delightful and friendly staff, food was lovely and great value, spent a great few hours here with friends. They also have a lovely outdoor seating area which i hope to take advantage of...

I visited this lovely little bistro for Sunday lunch, with my husband and a fussy 14 year old son. Soup starter was absolutely delicious, French onion soup with a huge cheesey crouton. We all had a beef dinner, the beef was very tender, good selection...

This beautiful hidden gem in an arcade off Wellfield Road is well worth the visit. The food is amazing and a wonderful list of tasty dishes to choose from. In fact it was a difficult decision as too many that appealed to me. When my...

A great find. Located down a beautiful lane covered in various plants and flowers surrounded by quaint independent shops we came across "Cafe du chat nor We had a fantastic meal home made salmon and broccoli salad and coleslaw. Lovely friendly staff the only thing...

The outdoor seating is a little cramped but it didn't bother me as I was eating alone and there were no other customers, honestly that little bother drifts away with lovely patches of sunlight streaming down and happy plants surrounding you. It was like a...

quick booking on a Sunday afternoon, beautiful day with tables outside. Very nice food, lovely pleasant staff. Would recommend again to anyone passing.

An excellent little French cafe, serving authentic French cuisine. Even the simplest items on the menu are fantastic, the croque monsieur is delicious as is the onion soup. Ignore the rain outside and you could easily be on a parisian street corner!

Top notch beef Sunday dinner (takeaway). Delicious and the portions are generous. Lovely staff. Highly recommended.

Great food and wine, excellent service. A special feel about this French café, even alfresco. I would recommend.

Excellent food and service. Sunday lunch was awesome. Soup and creme brulee also superb. It is now my favourite place to eat.

Tree bien. Small. Cosy. Very French with excellent food and atmosphere.

Great family run restaurant - excellent food, good value, attentive service.