Uisce in Cardiff

Came here for some food on a Saturday afternoon, Weather was lovely so we sat outside, had a lovely table in the sun. Chairs could do with some cushions and we were all rather uncomfortable after a while. It seemed to take rather a long time for someone to come and bring menus and take our drink order however it was very busy. Food was good but pricey, cheese board at £12 had 3 very small slithers of cheese one of which wasn’t particularly nice…. We ordered chicken, lamb and the delicious bread with marmite butter which we love. We decided to have another drink but went to sit inside after eating and we were quite annoyed that despite having one round of drinks with our food and reordering the same again at the bar, my sister was charged £16 for her wine instead of the £10 one she’d had at the table. Did t realise the mistake until we came to pay. We left a bit annoyed and its not a mistake we will repeat.

Service was poor and none of the food tasted very nice. We asked for a table but were left to find one ourselves, then for the rest of the night we had to wait around and chase the staff to get menus, get our order in (they wouldn’t take the full order in one go), and pay. We were brought an additional item we didn’t order which they took back, but they still tried to charge us for it. We liked the restaurant interior and atmosphere but overall we were left disappointed.

Understated and just wonderful in every way Good service, food and atmosphere Oysters to die for and fabulous cocktails Love love love this place!

What a find this place is! Little plates of delicious food, great atmosphere and excellent service. My husband loved the oysters and red mullet. I enjoyed the Comte and crispy onions tarts. We both thought the truffle fried chicken and crispy potatoes were gorgeous. Lovely cheese board to finish! Enjoyed to so much we have been twice this week! 👌

Been served by Harry, amazing service and good knowledge on cocktails. Good vibe and amazing interaction with the guest. Definitely will recommend to everyone.

I came here last Sunday, and I was seeved by Harry, he was just lovely! Wonderful professionalism xxxxx

I only popped in here last Saturday afternoon for a late, light lunch. So I haven't really formed an opinion quite yet. I love the interior and the vibe of the place, but need a few more visits, I think to appreciate it fully. This applies to the food too. It's very ambitious, but somewhat heavy. We'll be back soon to spend more time though.

Faultless meal. Love this place!

A wonderful mix of terrific food (from their restaurant next door) to a really warm atmosphere of wine bar and local pub! You would not be disappointed. . .great crack and lovely food what else do you need Try!!

Fantastic food and oysters, as well as amazing and friendly staff! Came here with my partner for the first time and the waiter made us feel welcome straight away, and the bartender even came over to check on my allergies to make extra sure (not to mention made an amazing Bloody Mary!) definitely recommend and will certainly be returning! Worth the price for sure, can’t wait to come back!

My favourite place to eat in Cardiff! And dog friendly.

My partner and I have visited next door a few times which has been great but we ventured for a quick drink on the way home from work. Loved the atmosphere. A great wine selection with some lovely little bar snacks! A bit of sourdough bread with some marmite butter went down a treat! Will definitely be returning to enjoy the atmosphere.

From the minute we arrived Brandon and his team took great care of us. The oysters were indescribably delicious, sublime doesn't begin to describe them. Served 4 different ways there is definitely something for everybody. The sourdough bread with marmite butter was a treat and the mussels a must. We will definitely become regulars at this gorgeous place with it's excellent service. It is also worth mentioning that they have a happy hour on their oysters until 18h30. This made us very very happy.

Este sitio tiene buen ambiente y comida interesante. Si vas en grupo, no suele haber problemas. Sin embargo, si vas sólo a comer, mientras lees un libro en la terraza, intentan engañarte. A mi hoy me han dado pan escaso pan con la deliciosa mantequilla con marmite. Además, de postre la tartita de limón era media tartita pues sólo me han servido la mitad. En el colmo de la frescura han intentado cobrarme una propina de casi £7 El servicio deja mucho que desear

My husband and I went there for their happy hour for cocktails and oysters (only £2 for oysters during happy hour!). It was a lovely atmosphere on the terrace and the food and service were both excellent. They accommodated an allergy at our table without issue and the oysters were incredible value for money. Our favourites were the fried oyster and the pickled apple with horseradish. Special mention also for the trout and nori which was also excellent.

My husband and I went there for their happy hour for cocktails and oysters (only £2 for oysters during happy hour!). It was a lovely atmosphere on the terrace and the food and service were both excellent. They accommodated an allergy at our table without issue and the oysters were incredible value for money. Our favourites were the fried oyster and the pickled apple with horseradish. Special mention also for the trout and nori which was also excellent.

Great cocktails. Not too expensive. A pleasant surprise. Great service too.

Popped in for happy hour on a sunny afternoon. Excellent service, all food delicious. The maraschino cherry in the old fashioned needs special mention superb. We will be back

Recent visit on a Saturday night -self promoting oyster bar without any oysters remaining 😕 —pre 7pm, happy hour w/ buy 1 cocktail, get a 2nd 50% off -not a single hook to hang your coat or bag in the whole place (I’ll never understand as half the stools used for coats and bags) -lovely staff with helpful suggestions and offerings to taste wine before committing to a glass -great cocktails w/ a twist -toilets in the mother restaurant next door, trip outside -no parking -21 minute walk from Cardiff castle

Wednesday is deal day for oysters and cocktails. We had all the oyster’s as in all flavours. Wow so good we had more, Then we had a plate each from the menu to taste. Wow amazing. Great value and awesome flavours

I have been to Uisce several times and everyone for a different reason or context, but every time has blown me away. It is a treat. I couldn't afford to go whenever I wanted, which is probably a good thing otherwise I would be there all of the time (which is not tobsay that it's not good value for money) but as I've said, it is always a treat. The food is beautiful, the drinks are outstanding and the staff treat you like you're special.

Really great staff and lovely food. The covered outside space was warm enough for us to sit in on a November night and is ideal for bigger groups.

Loved the tapas style setup. Loved the vibe so much, our table ended up getting four bottles if wine that night.

I went last week for drinks before food. Asking the staff about vegan options i was assured that some dishes could be made vegan and so stayed. Essentially this was by removing the most expensive ingredients without substitution, hallmark of a lazy restaurant behind the times. E.g. paid £9 for some meh tomatoes and 11 for some artichokes, all tiny portions of course. I was assured there would be a great sounding noodle dish as well, so ordered that. Cocktails were excellent, but i was recommended an off menu cocktail without being told there was a £2 surcharge. Anyway, in our party of four, SIX dishes never arrived, including the noodles, which was the only reason we stayed for food. Had i known I'd leave hungry i wouldn't have stayed. Ended up paying £44 for two cocktails and two substandard small plates alongside some bread which is quite frankly outrageous. Being told to "come back at a less busy time to get better service" was the icing on the cake. Such a shame, don't go here for food.

Incredibly interesting menu, all beautifully cooked, served with a smile and reasonably priced. We worked our way through it all nearly! Great selection of wine too!

This is such an absolute gem - a wide range of delicious wines, inventive tapas and excellent service to top it all off. They have a lovely outdoor area, as well as excellent interior air conditioning - couldn’t recommend a visit to this lovely bar more highly.

We have visited Uisce many times and keep coming back for the incredible food and kind, attentive staff. The oysters and fried chicken are a must. Good wine list and some decent cocktails. Cardiff should have more places like Uisce. Also dog friendly.

Fantastic food and wine, lovely ambience and great staff. The secret is to head there early to get a table. It’s only small, so until the weather warms up, we are more than happy to sit inside. All the dishes we had were delicious. Yes the portions are quite small for the price, but the taste makes up for that. Everything was lovely. The wine is good too, and again, a bit on the expensive side, but you pay for what you get. The service is great, friendly and informative. Will definitely be back soon.

First visit here this evening with a friend since this incarnation! Food and wine right up our street. Flavours exceptional and portion size just perfect for us. Will definitely return. We got there as soon as it opened as it's walk-in only and after seeing earlier reviews wanted to be sure of a table. Perfect ambience and good tunes. Thank you to everyone at Usice.

Fantastic as always, top venue, great staff and great food. Never fails to impress. Love the variety.

My second time visiting...had lunch with a friend in the outside area. Absolutely gorgeous dishes, beautifully presented, and top class service. The monkfish was absolutely gorgeous, and the pulled pork crumpet so tasty. My only criticism is that it's a little pricey for a light lunch, and we only had soft drinks...at £40 a head. But if you think that quality, style and excellent service deserve that little bit more then it's worth it!! Will certainly be back soon!!

We visited on the spur of the moment, around 9:30pm on a Saturday, and we’re lucky to get a table. We sat inside, and the ambience was lovely (music slightly too loud but GREAT playlist). We had Oysters, and tapas dishes, along with a bottle of wine. It was all gorgeous. The service was incredible, staff all so lovely and friendly. Although it is part of Heaneys, it is completely separate. They have a lovely outdoor seating area under a stretch tent. I have noticed the other reviews about service, which is why I have highlighted the time of our visit as although we managed to get the only free table, most people had finished their food, so perhaps if we were there earlier, we may have had to wait longer. From our experience, we cannot wait to go back!

Waiting staff brilliant sadly very over worked Such a long wait between dishes especially for cold dishes Food good but very over priced for portion size 20 to 40 minute wait between dishes was crazy all in all meal took over 3 hours to complete Sorry wouldn't recommend after this experience

Had our first dining exprience at Uisce this week, after enjoying eating at Heaney's many times in the past and we were not disappointed. The small plates were delicious and lots to pick from, you can tell that only the freshest produce is used and that love and care is put into the preparation, everything was delicious, the oysters were the best we have tasted. We love sitting outside under the tent, it has been so well decorated, it really adds a nice atmosphere to your meal. The service was excellent, nothing is too much trouble, the staff are all so friendly and helpful. Some of our dishes are missing from the picture, but that was just from us being so excited to start them that they were half gone before I realised I hadn't taken a picture!!

Had lunch today and we were both very happy with the food. The lamb, curd and garlic dish was absolutely stunning, as was the chocolate choux bun. Whilst it isn't cheap, it is definitely worth it as the food is just really, really well done. A few reviewers clearly want to eat to the point having to loosen belts. I was definitely not left hungry. The staff were brilliant, and we will definitely go again.

The service here was very good. Some highlights were the lamb and the croquettes but it was very expensive for what it was. The “main plate” slither of duck with tablespoon of celeriac and blob of black garlic for £14 was a bit too much...

In November when Cardiff was still fun for foursomes to eat out and enjoy themselves, this was the best night out we had. The food was brilliant. The oysters were fantastic. The chicken came and went too soon. The lamb in crumpet was inspired and...

Brilliant selection of wine, lovely atmosphere and fantastic servce, a real gem in Pontcanna. Oh, and grreat cocktails!

This was my first time in Uisce. Booking process was seamless. The atmosphere in this place was great, authentic, and the staff were absolutely brilliant. We had a cocktail each to start - both were made to perfection. We ordered food and went for oysters,...

The outdoor seating they have set up is so beautiful and the service was great. My boyfriend is vegetarian and I'm vegan but they did such a great job accommodating us. The food was just incredible, brilliant wine and really good value for money.

Really enjoyed our meal at Uisce's by Heaneys. The food is incredible. Eating outside under "The Tent" was a lovely experience and very Covid safe.

We arrive at Uisce to be shown to our outdoor table under the sail. The was a QRP code that we needed to scan to gain access to the food and drinks menu which was explained to us by our waiter. With drinks and olives...

I was very excited to eat at Usice as there has been much talk about it's parent restaurant Heaneys- I was not disappointed! I had to stop myself from ordering everything on the menu as the choice was varied and highly appealing. Portion sizes are...

Had lovely small lunch, well served by friendly waitress. Salt beef bagel and hake dishes were very good and not expensive unlike the wine prices which are over the top

I’m a big fan of Mr Heaney’s Romilly Rd eatery. Among the best dining in the uk. Heaney used to inhabit the pop-up next to Arbennig. Now he’s taken over Arbennig and turned the pop up into a separate entity Uisce. It’s Tapas, but not...