Nook

Location: 587 Cowbridge Road East , Cardiff , CF5 1BE
Opposite Victoria Park you'll find a row of fantastic places to eat with a stellar reputation, including Nook. Nook’s menu changes with the seasons, with an impressive selection of natural wines on offer to pair with small plates that make for a fun and sociable way to eat out. The independent restaurant features in the Michelin Guide after quickly developing a reputation for quality food, excellent customer service and an intimate atmosphere.

Corporation Yard - Street Food Market

Location: 188 Cowbridge Road East , Cardiff , CF5 1GW
This one of a kind local street food market has a new line up of food vendors each month. With regular events hosted too, the outside yard is a vibrant and colourful social hub that's become extremely popular with locals.

Calabrisella

Location: 154 Cowbridge Road East , CF11 9ND
Calabrisella is a great spot to watch the world go by whilst tucking into a rich homemade ragu or Sicilian arancini. With the owners and staff all from Italy, you know you’re in good hands with whatever you order from their diverse menu filled with traditional Italian dishes. The reasonable prices and friendly service make it a firm favourite with families.

Purple Poppadom

Location: 185a Cowbridge Road East , Cardiff , CF11 9AJ
A lovely, modern and atmospheric Indian food experience. The head chef, Anand George, has had countless positive reviews for his spicy, colourful, fresh and inviting menu. This restaurant also offers a takeaway option that is handy for all moods around food. They've featured in The Michelin Guide and in 2021 and 2022 won the title ‘Best in Wales’ at the prestigious British Curry Awards.

Crafty Devil's Cellar

Location: 16 Llandaff Road , Cardiff , CF11 9NJ
Established in 2014 by two best mates who wanted to make a full-flavoured beer that stood out from the crowd. Their staunchly independent Cardiff micro-brewery has become a staple for those who prefer to explore diverse, unique taste profiles and styles when it comes to picking their pint of choice.

The Dough Thrower

Location: 591 Cowbridge Rd E , Cardiff , CF5 1BE
Known as one of the best places for a pizza in Cardiff, The Dough Thrower pride themselves on using natural, local and sustainably sourced ingredients. Their special dough recipe is proofed for 72 hours to give it its unique taste when cooked in the wood fired oven.

The Lansdowne Pub

Location: 71 Beda Rd , Cardiff , CF5 1LX
This award-winning gastro-pub is another community favourite, set in a Victorian red-brick building with plenty of traditional Welsh character as well as craft beer and real ales on tap. Tucked away on the corner where Beda Road meets Lansdowne Road, you’ll find it’s always full with plenty of regulars who are on first-name terms with the warm and friendly staff.

Ffloc

Location: 327 Cowbridge Rd East , Cardiff , CF5 1JD
A single origin coffee shop specialising in tasty iron grilled cheese sandwiches, tasty breakfasts, hoagies, salad boxes & milk shakes plus an eclectic selection of craft beers on tap.

Mattancherry

Location: 153 Cowbridge Rd E , Cardiff , CF11 9AH
The cocktail of cultures in Canton makes it one of the most vibrant and diverse places in Cardiff, which is echoed in the variety of restaurants. At Mattancherry you can experience a taste of the mouth-watering Southern Indian cuisine with exciting delicacies, enjoyed in a setting that’s full of life and colour.

Bangkok Café

Location: 207 Cowbridge Road East , Cardiff , CF11 9AJ
Thailand has some of the tastiest dishes out there. The country is becoming increasingly popular for travelling Brits year after year, hence why the Bangkok Cafe must be so popular. A taste of Thailand that either brings back the memories of your travels or gives you an idea of what could be.

Happy Gathering

Location: 233 Cowbridge Rd East , Cardiff , CF11 9AL
One of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Cardiff in the last 30 years, Happy Gathering serves typical Cantonese dishes like Char Siu and Sweet n Sour, the extensive dim sum selection itself is worth a visit for.

Vivo Latino

Location: 147 Cowbridge Rd East , Cardiff , CF11 9AH
You can find the authentic tastes of Latin America in Canton at Vivo Latino, serving a blend of Mexican, Brazilian, Cuban and Peruvian style cuisine in a contemporary style (and generous portion)

Bloc Coffee

Location: Victoria Park Rd E , Cardiff , CF5 1EH
A beautiful spot that has been a part of the Cardiff community since 1897, Victoria Park is one of the city's most loved green spaces. Recently converted from the old toilet inside the park, Bloc opened its door in 2018 offering small plates and coffee. As well as serving up a fantastic cup of coffee, pop-up restaurants and supper clubs are regularly hosted here, offering a creative alternative to a traditional restaurant menu and giving local chefs a chance to shine and get adventurous, testing out new dishes with a temporary residency.

Café Fresco

Location: 228 Cowbridge Road East , Cardiff , CF5 1G
“Fresco means fresh” – Café Fresco is a warm, cosy coffee shop that’s sure to become one of your local favourites if you find your dream home in Canton. They look to use the best possible flavours in their coffee and the freshest local ingredients in their food.