Merola's

Merola's

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+44 29 2039 8803+ Add website
Hours
Mon
19:00 - 23:00
Tue
19:00 - 23:00
Wed
19:00 - 23:00
Thu
19:00 - 23:00
Fri
19:00 - 23:00
Sat
19:00 - 23:00
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.5 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
£7.00 – £15.00
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Is this an Italian restaurant?
About
Welcome to Merola's. Located in the very heart of Grangetown, Cardiff, we offer the very best in Italian cooking inspired from the regions of Sorrento, Positano and the gorgeous Amalfi coast. We prepare produce sourced wherever possible from local producers, fishmongers, butchers, bakers to ensure the food we prepare is the freshest available. Why not treat yourself to an evening of wonderful Italian pasta, home made pizzas, or a lovely fish dish with great wine and great hospitality at Merola's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria.
PRICE RANGE
£7.00 – £15.00
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles156 reviews
Excellent
128
Very good
15
Average
7
Poor
5
Terrible
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h5dunlop
Treorchy983 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 family
Old school quality and service. From the moment you open the side door and step in you know from the smell of delicious food it’s going to be good. They look after you like a long lost friend, the menu is vast and the kitchen works double time to get it all out as the place was full to bursting. Starters of garlic bread with cheese and a prawn cocktail. The tiger bread was toasted in garlic butter and a layer of cheese is added, how something so simple can taste so good. The prawn cocktail was tasty and plentiful. Mains of T bone steaks muscles and pasta were all amazing and so good. We were so full no chance to try desserts so we just settled for the bill and went home happy.
Written 11 December 2022
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julie N
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 family
We started going to Merolas when our children were small, along with my sister and brother -in-law and their daughter. We moved away and had not visited for several years. My husband had decided that he wanted to spend his 60th at the restaurant with his family, it was a trip down memory lane got all of us. The evening was wonderful, everyone enjoyed their meals, we had the next generation with us and they had a great time and some new comers who have said they will visit again. There were 18 of us in total, staff could not have been any more accommodating. I have to say the place has not changed, this is a traditional family run Italian Trattoria, so if you are looking for frills they are not there, just good food, great hospital and a very warm welcome. Thank you to all the staff for making our evening very special. Julie and Chris Rudry
Written 5 March 2023
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Ann+Tony
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 couples
Went to Merolas for a celebration meal , 2 birthdays, wedding anniversary, and retirement . Haven't been for a while as tend to hibernate during winter, so saved it all up. Always a very warm welcome from Sylvia and Spiro and Nick. Have been going to this restaurant for 29 years and it never disappoints !! Had 4 courses, prawn cocktail , king prawns in garlic and lemon sauce, hubby had T bone stake, chocolate fudge cake and liqueur coffees. Talk about good coma😋 Everything was absolutely delicious, thanks to all the staff. Fab
Written 16 March 2024
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CriticalCrofty
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020 none
I have frequently visited this restaurant for around fifteen years. It's an old school Italian restaurant with a traditional atmosphere. The portions are always huge, the food never fails to deliver and price is very reasonable. The staff are personable, long serving and Merolas remains a staple of Grangetown's best places to eat. Bring the family to this family run business, it's everything you're local Italian should be.
Written 9 August 2020
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Iain G
Cheshire965 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 couples
Great place, lovely staff, loved how they served the house wine. Not too far from principality stadium. Food wise I had crab claws very nice, wife thought her garlic bread not very garlicky. As it was a house speciality I had Calzone, which was huge, I had mince meat and cheese I didn’t really get any great taste to be honest, however I usually have pasta so what do I know? My wife thought her pasta dish with mushrooms and ham,was okay, I really liked it.
Written 24 April 2023
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Berni K
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 couples
I moved to Cardiff 2 years ago and before that I was a complete and utter Dominoes fan.....I would not go anywhere else for Pizza. When I relocated my partner convinced me to try them.....Hands down the best pizza I have ever eaten and the service is amazing! Spiro and Nick once kept the restaurant open for us just to collect our takeaway! Lovely people, fabulous food! Could not recommend enough!!
Written 6 June 2020
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Jenny W
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 family
Wow. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Amazing service. Tasty food. Great atmosphere. The lady seving us learnt my 7 year old sons name as soon as we arrived and addressed him by name for the entire evening. It is little personal things like this that make people feel special and valued. The food was beautiful and very reasonably priced. We were made to feel so welcome. Proper traditional italian cooking, huge portions and a real "family" sense. I had not been to the restaurant for around 12 years, it was somewhere that my mum loved to go and eat. Sadly she passed away 9 years ago and only now i felt emotionally ready to go back and enjoy without feeling sad. My expectations were far surpassed, it was everything i remembered and more. My 2 young children were treated like a prince and princess with kids portion puddings and full attention from out amazing server. It was a perfect evening. Even little things like the chef holding a door open for us made us feel special. I am so very happy with our experience as a whole. Thank you to all the staff
Written 27 February 2020
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Chumphry
Cardiff8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 none
I went to Merolas on a saturday evening for a family meal to celebrate a sister's birthday. I would honestly describe it as a gem of a place. It's a small, cosy and very welcoming restaurant offering great food at reasonable prices. The lady host (I think called Sylvia) was lovely and made us feel very welcome. My first visit but defintely not my last
Written 22 August 2021
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750helen
Coventry7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 friends
I booked a meal for myself and three friends at Merola,s restaurant. We all chose our meals but while the food was being prepared I became unwell. The manager I believe it was Sylvia offered to pack up all our meals including the wine and then drove me back to the place I was staying. She was so kind and went over and beyond what I expected. I have to say the food was really good. Such a shame we did not get to experience the restaurant. Amazing food outstanding service. Hopefully see you next time we visit Cardiff.
Written 10 October 2021
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Byron W
Pontypridd45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 none
My family and I have visited Merolas for years. The service is first class, the food always well prepared and presented. It's honest to goodness original Italian food, and it's always delish. The service is quick, there's no "hovering" waiting staff, and the prices are very reasonable. I've recommended the restaurant to loads of people over the years, and still do. As I said, probably the best Italian restaurant in Cardiff, for real Italian family food.
Written 10 May 2022
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Michael M
Cardiff219 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 friends
This restaurant is situated in the heart of grangetown. Forgot to take any photos of my food,but the photos already here are accurate. Good selection of food. Authentically prepared and cooked. Tasted wonderful and I'd highly recommend
Written 8 August 2021
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Becky
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 family
What a lovely little family run restaurant. Very accommodating and friendly place to be. I definitely recommend if you have a family with children. Pizzas are amazing kids say and food is delicious 😋. Thank you Sylvia and to your husband the chef! Speero have not forgot to wave to Manchester United on our way back home! Thanks again.
Written 27 August 2021
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Jon F
Miskin17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 friends
Been a customer for over 35 years. Always a lovely welcome, customer service 1st class with every customer. Never had one issue. Food superb. Garlic bread is legendary. Try this place once and am sure you will return. Quality food, lovely people and very reasonably priced Enjoy!!
Written 20 June 2021
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Jmz
Llanwrda8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 family
My grandsons favourite restaurant. Went to celebrate his birthday. Can understand why he loves it so much!Very friendly. Nothing too much trouble. Great atmosphere. Fab food. First time for me but certainly not the last. Thank you Merolas for such an enjoyable night!
Written 12 February 2020
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Danielle Stewart
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 family
Brilliant restaurant with a great atmosphere. Lovely host and have eaten here many times. Hands down one of the best restaurants in Cardiff. Italian or otherwise. Love the calamari!!
Written 27 June 2024
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