The best restaurants serving Italian food in Wales

I recently visited Coco Gelato for dessert and overall had a great experience, though there were a couple of moments that stood out in a not-so-great way. I ordered the peanut butter waffle paired with bounty ice cream, an indulgent combination that turned out to be absolutely delicious. The waffle was freshly made, warm, and had a lovely crispness to it, while the peanut butter sauce and coconut chocolate flavor of the ice cream complemented each other perfectly. It was rich, satisfying, and definitely hit the spot. I did ask for extra white chocolate sauce on my waffle, and that’s where things got a little awkward. The woman behind the counter told me she had to check with her boss for a price, which is totally understandable. However, what felt a bit uncomfortable was that the boss seemed to feel the need to look at me before deciding how much to charge. It gave off the impression that she was making a judgment based on appearance or something subjective, which felt off-putting and unprofessional. Eventually, I was told it would be £1.50 for the extra sauce, which I was happy to pay, but the whole interaction could’ve been handled in a more neutral, consistent way. Aside from that, there were lots of positives. The place was clean and welcoming, and I really appreciated the fact they offered free water refills with cups readily available. It’s a small thing, but it shows thoughtfulness towards customers. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed, with early 2000s hit music playing, which gave the whole experience a nice nostalgic vibe. All in all, the dessert itself was excellent, and most aspects of the visit were enjoyable. I’d definitely return, though I’d hope for a more consistent and respectful approach to customer interactions in the future. With just a little more polish on the service side, this place could easily be a five star gem

Food was delicious - my son and I had pizzas, which were light and fluffy with lots of toppings, while my partner had a chicken dish with veg, which he really enjoyed. However, the service left a lot to be desired. The waiter who seated us gave us three adult menus despite my son being only nine. We had to politely ask for the kids’ menu. He then looked thoroughly miserable and disinterested as he took our order. We asked the waitress who brought our drinks if we could have some water for the table. It never arrived. We ordered a second round of drinks just before our food arrived. After about 20 minutes, when our food was almost gone, the drinks finally arrived. When my partner went inside to use the toilet and took the opportunity to also ask for the bill, the front of house manager completely ignored him while he rested his chin on his hand at the front desk looking thoroughly bored. When the waitress brought the bill, the card machine was also simultaneously thrust in my face, giving me no time to check that the bill was accurate. All minor things in the grand scheme of life, but we have met so many lovely people in our three days in Cardiff who have been so welcoming and helpful, that the poor service at Senor Valentino’s really stood out.

Delicious breakfast as usual. Very fair price.

Luckily got the last table for 4 and there was a lovely busy buzz. The staff were welcoming and surroundings lovely and fresh . Drinks and food were served promptly and I loved the pate with hot Italian bread followed by a more than ample serving of lasagne . There was no rush to vacate and all the staff were working hard with a pleasant attitude.

Lovely atmosphere, warm welcome, delicious food.

Great wood fired pizza served amazingly quickly as we had a gig to get to. We shared a pizza and it was plenty for two. Will definitely be back.

Tuvimos un almuerzo encantador aquí. La comida era excelente, y el servicio también. El arancini para empezar fue muy sabroso. Ambos comimos pizza. Mi hijo fue por el súper picante. Opté por la nduja y la gorganzola. Estaba muy bien presentado, y había un montón de cobertura. Quedaba muy poco en el plato al final de la comida. El servicio fue atento sin ser intrusivo, y nuestro servidor incluso se disculpó por ser un día tranquilo. Sin duda volveremos a ir.

Dreadful burnt pizza tried to call but they haven’t answered.

Food is not good and salty, the attitude of waiter is not very good as well.

Worst Italian meal ever. Can't usually go wrong with an Italian, but completely underwhelmed. Shame, as a beautiful venue. Meal wasn't good at all, and expensive at that. Never again.

Lea las buenas críticas y tan cerca decidimos reservar. El ambiente era bueno y ocupado, así que pensé que sí. Pedí una botella de vino que se anunció como 22 y luego 29 en la factura, pero está bien. Pero ordené vongole. Era lingüina en vino blanco de ajo con almejas y almejas justas. No hay perejil fresco y nada más la mitad de las almejas no se abrió, pero tan poco de todos modos tenía alrededor de 6 en total. Amigos, la pasta de pollo también carecía de salsa de pollo. 15 por persona para la mayoría de pasta no es bueno. Los postres eran lo mejor de la comida. Pero olvidé nuestros licores pedidos. Al final de la comida no dijo como tbh tan ocupado y una especie de una de las masas pagadas y se fue.

Good variety of food, well cooked and the staff are lovely. Italian, steaks, fish all good thanks

I had a very disappointing experience at Wildwood Llandudno. They advertised a free drink promotion when ordering a main course, and we made sure to show the staff the offer before ordering. The staff acknowledged it and gave us two beers, but when it came time to pay, they suddenly claimed that the free drink was for a smaller size, not the large beers they had served us. This was misleading and felt like a bait-and-switch tactic. Rather than ruin our mood, we just paid and left, but I wouldn't recommend this place if you expect them to honor their promotions properly. Very dishonest customer service.

A friend of ours, Antonio is the head chef there and we thought to go and visit him. It's about 20 minutes away from Cardiff city centre in Radyr. We were greeted by Chelsie, who served us most of the time we were there. Very polite, professional and courteous with all of the guests whether they came to take away or dining in. It's very much of a local restaurant and bar, where you know all the locals by name. Food was amazing and if we're in Cardiff again, will make sure to visit. 🇮🇹

We have only ever visited the restaurant. Service is exceptional without being overbearing. Food is beautiful and fresh as it is cooked to order. Always a lovely experience and although more expensive than most in the area it is well worth between £40-£50 with drinks fore two persons. Highly recommended