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Restaurant Minuet

42 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BW, Wales
02920341794
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Ranked #6 of 570 restaurants in Cardiff
Price range: $8 - $27
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Takeout
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I love this restaurant! Been eating here for years. A hidden gem of castle arcade, not to be over-shadowed by other (overpriced) arcade restaurants. Like dining in your mothers kitchen with excellent service good hearty portions at a great price. I recommend the 'James bowmen'

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Lots of choice, really large portions for the very reasonable prices. It is a bit of a squeeze and you kind of feel like you're dining in someones kitchen but it is a good atmosphere and the staff are very attentive. Its a shame only open during the day time, and they also do takeaway which is a great idea!

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See 11 more reviews by Mteej for Cardiff
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Wonderful little restaurant for lunch, the staff are always friendly, serving great food at reasonable prices.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

The perfect place for a quick lunch or spend a couple hours over a bottle of bring you're own wine! The food is fab, there was 1 meat eater and 2 vegetarians in our group with lots of choices for both... Very friendly atmosphere with good knowledgable service! Definitely worth a visit...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Excellent service, friendly, great value, ideal for a couples date. Great Coffe and lovely food with a unique menu. Amazing

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Munich, Germany
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Went there for the great Reviews. I expected: Basic, lovely italian food for a rather low Price. I really don't care for the poor Environment / tables / menues - whatever - but the food is just not good. I have been in italian Harbour-Pubs and was blown away by what they could make in 2 square metres of kitchen.... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The food tastes like momma used to make; the price for a main is little more than a MacDonalds meal and the service is very quick. If you want really tasty food at an excellent price and are happy to bring your own wine (zero corkage...) then it is currently my favourite place in Cardiff. Don't be put-off by the... More

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wales
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I visited restaurant minuet last week after reading the excellent TripAdvisor reviews.We went on a Saturday lunchtime and the place soon filled up as it is quite compact. There was lovely Italian classical music paying and the menu looked great with interesting sounding dishes that were different from the usual same old Italian menus.I wasn't keen on the 1970s throwback... More

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I visited this restaurant last weekend after seeing it on Trip Advisor. It reminds me more of a cafe than a restaurant but that is not a bad thing, since the prices are in line with those of other cafes. However, the food is far better. I ordered a creamy chicken pasta dish and was pleased that the chicken had... More

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See 14 more reviews by Mark C for Cardiff
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Kept forgetting about this place but finally went there a couple of days ago. Really cheap and good quality/quantity food, I can say I enjoyed it. Must go back to try some of the other great-looking pasta dishes.

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