The Real Italian Pizza Co in Cardiff

We came here for my friends birthday and they gave us a free dessert and treated us amazingly. A lovely place to come for a pizza in Cardiff! Our waitress Ramsha was extremely wonderful. 11/10

Great food, cozy vibe, genuine portion for the price. Georgia was a great host. Was here for the first time, Will visit again.

Great pizza restaurant. Lovely friendly staff and great value for money. Pizza made fresh in front of you. Will definitely visit again .

This is definitely the best pizza that I've had since the beginning of this year. Wish we could've finished, but ended up feeling so full that we would've exploded! Our server, Ramsha, was so lovely and provided great customer service. Would HIGHLY recommend coming here to anyone!

Best pizza I've had for a long time. Friendly servjce, pizza made and cooked in front of us in open kitchen area. Doesn't look much from the outside but if you like pizza then definitely worth a visit.

The Real Italian Pizza Company provided an amazing dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious, with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients that truly captured the essence of Italian cuisine. Our server, Hannah, went above and beyond with her excellent customer service. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed, which added to the positive atmosphere. Overall, it was a fantastic meal and we can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend!

Great little pizza place. Outstanding pizzas, reasonably priced. Nice house wine. And Ramsha our server was super friendly. Simple decor but authentically Italian.

This is an excellent Italian restaurant. The pizzas have an authentic feel and and excellent taste. Lots of choice on the menu and very reasonable prices. Friendly staff and overall great atmosphere. A hidden gem of Cardiff.

Very good pizza, fresh and tasty. Excellent range on the menu. Good drinks menu too.

Food was amazing. Served by Ramsha who was super friendly and attentive :)

Thanks for having us. Our Pizzas were amazing and ramshas service was above and beyond. We will definitely be back

Super recommended site. Very delicious pizzas and great service, they are charming. The place is very cozy.

Amazing food, amazing service, really recommend.

Amazing place. The best pizza in Cardiff if not in all of Wales. Genuinely the product quality is outstanding! The staff is great, and Alex is very friendly. The place is very relaxed and calm, it feels like you're at your friend's more than a restaurant, it was our third time there and will make it a weekly visit. Honestly the most peaceful place to have some food in Cardiff, and finally whoever is in charge of the playlist - good taste. This restaurant deserves more recognition!

Friendly staff. Good service. Really great pizza, crispy base generous toppings.

Great staff and an excellent meal.

Unsure about the food as we didn’t eat there in the end, but it looked good. Having booked on a day that had a gig on at the principality stadium (9/8/24), we lined up and waited to be seated. A couple then walked past about 6 tables worth of people, and asked to be seated as they had booked. Everyone in the queue had a booking, I mentioned this to the server who just continued to seat these two people who had pushed in front. Really poor service and clearly no idea how to talk to customers. Training for staff in treating everyone the same and also dealing with difficult customers who think they’re above it, is something that should be completed here for staff. I can tell you now the 6 tables worth of people who waited in line were not happy. I wouldn’t come here on a busy night when there’s a gig on, for example. The system of queuing outside doesn’t work and you just get ignored. Our table left to go over to Pho, who happily sat us and were fantastic servers.

I really wish I could rate zero. TLDR: This establishment takes on WAY more tables than kitchen can support. I really don't want anyone else to go here and be left without food like we were. We booked for 515 and at 635 we hadn't eaten anything but had to leave as we had tickets for a concert. Any other restaurant on the planet wouldn't have charged us for the two drinks each we had while waiting, but these guys charged us £40 and vaguely said sorry that we hadn't gotten to eat any food. Please don't try to eat here. It isn't very nice to have a big event and have to skip dinner. These guys weren't even remotely sorry that we didn't get to eat. I can honestly say I've never had a worse experience at a restaurant.

Not the greatest pizza I had. The base was tasteless and the toppings were not the best. Olive as the starter however we're very nice. In my opinion the restaurant right next to this one serves better pizza's.

I recently enjoyed a pizza from Kris's place, and it was exceptional. The crust was perfectly crispy yet chewy, with a slight char that added a wonderful smoky flavor. The sauce, made from fresh tomatoes, was tangy and well-seasoned, complementing the high-quality toppings like creamy mozzarella and fresh veggies.Each bite was a perfect balance of flavors and textures, showcasing Kris's dedication to using top-notch ingredients. The presentation was also impressive, with the pizza arriving hot and looking fantastic. The ambiance of Kris's place added to the experience, with music playing at a pleasant volume that allowed for easy conversation.Kris's pizza is a true delight, and I highly recommend it to any pizza lover. Five stars!

I had a funghi pizza and it was one of the best fungi pizzas I had ever tasted. The service was excellent plus sitting outdoors in the shadow of the nearby church is a bonus

Wonderful pizzas , I love to eat here. Real Italian pizza and delicious ingredients and drinks 🍸. I can say the best pizza in Cardiff. The picture were taken last minute before my pizza disappeared in my tummy 🙃

We went here to celebrate my daughter’s graduation and ended up hugely disappointed. They were obviously short staffed but never mentioned it. Took 40 minutes before anyone arrived to take our order despite numerous requests. Drinks took 20 minutes after that, starters another 20. Our pizzas arrived nearly 2 hours after sitting down. Negotiated a discount for poor service. Food was good but had to box half of it as it was so late. Not a great experience.

The best pizza and Italian food in the UK. Friendly and helpful staff, chef, and a lovely waiter Ramsha. Excellent service. Always want to come back here when visiting Cardiff. Highly recommend☝️🫶👍👍👍

A small Italian restaurant that serves delicious pizza. The staff was really friendly and I didn't have to wait long for my food to come out at all. Definitely worth a trip!

I much recommend this place. It has very good food, good and nice service and a very good Italian restaurant in Cardiff.

I visited this restaurant for a late lunch ... appeared a little short of staff but enjoyed a lovely authentic lunch and totally made by the service I was given. Big shout out to Hannah who made every effort to make my visit the best it could gave been.

Went last night with my partner and had a lovely time, Hannah my server was super accommodating to my dietary preferences and was even able to direct me to the vegetarian options and suggest one - the food was great and the atmosphere was so cozy X

A real little gem of a restaurant right in the middle of Cardiff. Had a lovely meal here and Hannah our lovely waitress looked after us so well. Will definitely return for another fantastic pizza. Thank you!

Fabulous pizza, great staff, couldn’t fault it! Thank you

Surprisingly good Italian, right in the city centre, close to 2 excellent pubs and ideal for a meal before concerts in either the Principality stadium or Cardiff castle, either of which are a 5 minute walk away. Excellent, friendly young staff and tasty food (especially the pizza). Our charming waitress accidently knocked my wife's wine all over the table (and my hat!). We felt bad for her, but she insisted that our coffee and beer be given to us free of charge. Overall a very good restaurant , serving excellent crispy base pizzas, at reasonable prices, run by enthusiastic young staff, who deserve to do well.

Always adore this place. The pizza never misses and the staff are always so nice. Never feels rushed and always a relaxed atmosphere

Kataline served me & she was wonderful! Fantastic food and beautiful restuarant with seating front inside & rear garden. I sat in the rear garden and the bathroom was clean. Meal served hot and delicious, house read also nice!

We spent the weekend in Cardiff, eating out all the time. And we can assure you that this has been the place we liked the most. We can't fault a single thing, everything has been perfect. The attention and customer service from all the staff members, the hygiene of the kitchen (plus, you can see how they make things by hand in the wood oven), not to mention how delicious everything was. we ask. Attached photos. Everything is as delicious as it looks. Recommended.

Fantastic authentic Italian pizza. The Florentine pizza is phenomenale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Great bresaola and wines as well.

What a fantastic pizza!!! I genuinely recommend Calabra & La Bella Vita which we added burrata in 🤤 Service is amazing too.

I have tried many Italian pizza restaurants in Cardiff but this one wins, great dough, excellent ingredients and friendly service, I recommend it to everyone

Lovely pizza, and Alessandro is caring about their clients, very friendly atmosphere. Really recommended. Date Napoletana I highly recommend this pizzeria, very cheap and the pizza excellent, Alessandro the very courteous manager. Dan come back.

The food was great. The server Meg was very nice too. I had to wipe my own table down before being seen to unfortunately, and it took a while for the food to be delivered. Understandable during busy periods. It was worth the wait though. I might go back in the future.

Great pizzas and great service. Well done guys

Amazing good food, good drink selection never let me down would 100 percent recommend

Great food! The starters and the pizza were delicious! The service was friendly and very helpful! Thanks to Alessandro for proving us with the best time ever! He looked after us in the best way. Highly recommend:)

Really cozy place in the heart of Cardiff. Food was really good and the atmosphere was great. The service was outstanding thanks to Alessandro who looked after us. Definitely recommended!!

Amazing pizza, amazing cocktails, amazing deserts and amazing service. Highly recommend!

Food was great,especially the service from the staff,Alessandro,highly recommended it.

Excellent pizza and friendly service, would recommend! Chill and casual atmosphere.

Great service and very good food. It's not cheap, but not unfairly priced either, and I'd go again if I ever come back to Cardiff.

We recently had the pleasure of dining at this charming pizzeria. As soon as we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the staff, in particular by an exceptionally kind waitress. His attention and smile really added a special touch to our lunch. As for the pizzas, they were delicious. However, personally, I would have preferred a slightly lighter set. That said, this in no way affected my overall assessment. Overall, our experience at this pizzeria was pleasant. Between the warm welcome and the quality of the dishes served, it is certain that we will come back to enjoy this friendly atmosphere and these delicious pizzas again.

Idiotic waiter and food is not good

Service was fast and courteous. Food and cocktails were fresh and delicious. Would definitely eat here again

Quite good pizza and quick service, good if you want to eat quickly for not too much money

Delicious pizza, cooked to perfection. This is our first time visiting we will definitely be back!

The Real Italian Pizza Co is fine for Italian food in central Cardiff. There’s plenty of choice on the menu from pizzas, pasta and a few salads. The salads are nice and a welcome healthy option. The pizzas are cooked in wood-fired ovens. I think it’s nicer to be sat downstairs here, by the open kitchen. The upstairs seating area feels a little soulless.

Food was fabulous, reminded me of when I was in Naples, Italy. The staff were also very friendly and service was very quick—highly recommended if you want some good authentic italian pizza in cardiff!

Spot on. Pre-booked party of 12. All had pizza of varying types, and all were more than satisfied. Great service. Peroni on draft. 😋🍕🍺

Best pizza we've had in Cardiff. Better than next door (Franco manca) and you're given actual wine glasses, not a tumbler.

Im a recurring customer past years. Food is great and at very affordable price as I was dinning all around Cardiff. Always spot on. Friendly service, place located jus under St. DAVIDS Cathedral so cant bo more ideal for a delicious quiet italian meal in City Centre.

Charming local pizza spot with authentic flavor made to order. Really hope this place survives against the attack of the chains

The food was lovely and the staff was very friendly

Great food - the eggplant parmigiana is the best ever! Great Pizzas and wonderful friendly unobtrusive, helpful and accommodating service. I’ve been eating here since they first opened but have been out of the country and so haven’t been for a few years. Thankfully, they’re as good as ever I worried about the chain pizza place opening right next door but the Real Italian Pizza company knocks the socks off them! Highly recommend - and right now they have a buy one get one half price pizza deal.

The Real Italian restaurant offers a cozy retreat for cold winter days, thanks to the warmth emanating from their authentic pizza oven.I had a delightful experience at The Real Italian restaurant. The Vivace and Bella Vita pizzas were absolutely delicious, arriving promptly within 10 minutes of ordering. The reasonable price of 42 pounds for two pizzas and a garlic butter dip made it even better. The service was excellent, with a friendly touch like having our coke poured by the staff. The only minor downside was that the pizzas arrived unsliced, but overall, it was a fantastic dining experience.

absolutely delicious food. the staff were so helpful and sweet and efficient. we were ordering within a couple of minutes of walking through the doors and eating the best bruschetta of our lives. then we were eating delicious pizza within a few minutes of finishing our starter. they have a great deal of buy one get one half price on pizzas and my partner and i will absolutely be bringing everyone we know here.

Beautiful pizza, made fresh in front of you. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere

Amazing pizza, flavours work perfectly together and not heavy to digest True to the name, definitely recommend 🤌

Great food, great service. Turned up at 5:30 on a Saturday night unsure if we would get in and they seated us straight away. The pizza was amazing and definitely worth the money. Highly recommend!

Excellent pizza, great service. Visited at 8 on a Saturday night and was suprised how quiet it was, we were on the second floor and there was only one other table being used. Couldn’t fault it.

Great place for pizza.🍕 Don't be tempted to go to Franco Manca next door. This is better.

Good service but the food wasn't that good

Great Italian, lovely pizzas & very Friendly staff made it a great stop for lunch

Best pizza I’ve ever had! Made to order infront of you and cooked in a wood fire oven. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Decent atmosphere, and very good location. Food was subpar, the pizzas lacking in cheese and was slightly raw. The four cheese pizza was very wet and wobbled on the plate. Very few veggie options- unless you like a margarita

nice, standard italian food, seating area slightly overcrowded, but nonetheless accommodating

Best pizza in town! Little more expensive but they use a fire wood oven 😉

Went there with my sister when I was visiting her in Cardiff, and I must say they have the best Italian pizza I've ever tried in my life. Not to mention that the starter was already big enough to make me full! The waiter (whose name I believe is Jacko) was very attentive and helped me choose the best drink to go well with my pizza, and he made an excellent choice 🤌 The cook Clementina who was in charge of my dinner that night was very friendly and came up to me when I'd finished eating to ask if the pizza was to my liking 😊 I really recommend this pizzeria if you want to eat real Italian pizza in a friendly and welcoming place in Cardiff.

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Having been to Italy, I know this is real Italian! The food was very delicious. I found the pizza heavenly. All staff were wonderful and a shout to Naomi for her exceptional service.

Ordered Vivace pizza, it was really good. The gnocchi I ordered was so so. The drinks with cucumber is really nice and refreshing too!

Decent pizza, great ingredients but sadly let down by extremely slow service and the 10% service charge added to the bill.

Simply delicious. A group of 5 shared x4 Pizzas and a combo appetizer plate. Pizzas were all very very good but the combo appetizer plate with cold cuts, cheese, and vegetable was the best. Highly recommended.

Il nome è assolutamente giustificato. Ottimi gli ingredienti, ottima la pizza, ottimi antipasti e tutto il resto. Magari, giusto una alternativa alla birra P....i sarebbe gradito averla...

Amazing pizzas, such a fresh tomato taste to the base! Absolutely gorgeous

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Quite decent pizza and friendly service

Excellent food and very attentive service.

Very good pizza and friendly service. Prices look fine to me and the service charge nothing unusual, but maybe coming from London we are used differently? However, compared to London the pizza is really good and well cooked with rich topping and small crust. In London you would get a big crust and small topping and that's where you see that the price it's fully worth it. Gluten free pizza option available.

My friend said I could eat the best pizza here. Well... pricey! and nothing special about it.

Best Italian pizza in Cardiff. Great staff and atmosphere. Once you try it, you keep coming back for more.

Food was amazing, staff very friendly.

I got a Too Good To Go from here, so that meant we were given the basic Margherita rather than anything more elaborate. But the pizza was quickly made and delicious, with really good chewy crust and good quality mozzarella.

It was really lovely, the food was amazing and the waitress friendly. We didn’t wait long to be seated and served.

High recommend visiting this lovely pizzeria. You will not be disappointed. The staff are really good and so nice. If you are a pizza lover you will leave happy. For me this is not only the best pizza in the UK but you could also imagine eating it anywhere in Italy.

Super helpful when calling to book. Very helpful and quick service and the best pizza I’ve had in a long time. Highly recommend the San Stefano!

Fuimos aquí un viernes por la noche esperando un ambiente encantador y una pizza italiana de primera calidad. Aunque una de las pizzas era preciosa, la otra era normal. Desafortunadamente, nos colocaron torpemente abajo en una de las dos mesas. Durante aproximadamente media hora, éramos solo dos de nosotros y unos seis miembros del personal. Nos sentimos muy incómodos e incómodos. Cuando nos sentimos así inicialmente pedimos que nos sentaran en el piso de arriba, pero nos informaron que el área estaba cerrada. Durante nuestra comida, vimos que a algunas personas se les permitía subir las escaleras y ambos encontramos esto bastante decepcionante. En general, fue una experiencia muy decepcionante. Ponlo de esta manera; pensamos que estábamos sentados en una comida para llevar cuando llegamos. Consejo: no vayas aquí en una primera cita.

¡Abre más restaurantes! Si tienes la oportunidad de visitar Cardiff o Bath, prueba sus auténticas pizzas italianas. El servicio de Giacomo fue genial e incluso uno de los chefs salió a saludar. La música de fondo era italiana, así que nos sentimos como si nos hubieran transportado a Italia. Un ambiente realmente encantador y un firme restaurante favorito. ¡Somos de origen italiano y somos quisquillosos!

Visitamos el restaurante el miércoles por la noche y, como siempre, la comida y el servicio fueron excelentes. El pan de ajo con mozzarella para empezar era tan fresco y nuestras pizzas eran preciosas. Puedo recomendar la pizza Emiliana, es tan sabrosa. Nuestra camarera Naomi fue tan encantadora, muy atenta y tuvimos una agradable charla con ella sobre Italia. Siempre nos sentimos bienvenidos y a gusto cuando visitamos aquí y se lo recomendaríamos a cualquiera. Gracias por otra gran noche

Visualmente, el restaurante no se ve tan bien, pero la comida es deliciosa. Porción grande como entrante y fue agradable comer una pizza con tanta cobertura vegetal y no empapado en el queso y tomate habitual. No te preocupes por las gaviotas que merodean cerca, no les gusta el olor a ajo para que no te molesten.

My family and I came to this restaurant a few times throughout the years and everything is consistently amazing! The food is delicious and the service is great. The sittings outside are comfortable and the view is relaxing.

Tell me a place where you can get a pizza where the whole base is garlic bread and the toppings are all the meats and mozzarella. I know no other. Fantastic pizza. Unfortunately let down by occasionally impolite customer service...

Delicious food, great service and a handy location. Well spaced out for COVID-19 and reasonable value.

Mientras estábamos de vacaciones, estábamos de compras en Cardiff y nos encontramos con esta pequeña joya de restaurante con asientos al aire libre. No habíamos planeado almorzar, pero después de unas horas ocupadas comprando, nos encantó encontrar este restaurante con asientos y que ofrece el plan de comida para ayudar. Esta fue nuestra primera comida desde que se redujo el bloqueo y la experiencia nos pareció muy agradable. Nos sentamos en una mesa recién limpiada, socialmente distanciados y nos sentimos muy cómodos y seguros. Nos tomó un tiempo decidir qué pedir mientras tomábamos bebidas, ya que había muchas opciones, pero esto no fue un problema y nuestros pedidos fueron tomados y la comida con nosotros en 15 a 20 minutos como máximo. Pudimos ver a los chefs preparando nuestros platos y trabajando bien juntos para brindar comida de la mejor calidad. Cada uno de nosotros eligió una pizza y pedimos un pan de ajo con queso y una ensalada de tomate y mozzarella como acompañamientos para compartir. Todo estaba muy bien preparado / preparado y bien presentado. El servicio era amable y eficiente y sin duda volveremos cuando esté en Cardiff.