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Mediterranean, Spanish, Catalan
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

We visited on Saturday lunch time late November. We didn’t book in but got a table, one of the high tables overlooking the windows. We ordered a variety of dishes for 2 people with a couple of glasses of wine. The food was fine, the...service was good at first but then it was difficult to get hold of staff, even though there seemed to be lots of them there, we had to go to the bar to order a couple of things, given it’s a tapas restaurant this needs to be better. The building has been nicely done out but it does struggle with atmosphere. We probably won’t return, not because it was terrible but because it was ok and there are plenty of other options at a similar price.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 days ago

I was visiting Cardiff with a friend and stumbled on this jewel of a place down a side road. We had a fantastic meal and the service was outstanding even though the restaurant was crammed. Unfortunately we were presented with the wrong bill at the...end of the meal which I paid without studying it. The bill was nearly twice the amount it should have been. I rang them several days later when I checked my account. The guy I spoke to was incredibly understanding and helpful. He found the correct bill, based on my table number and refunded the difference. What a pleasant surprise to deal with someone who actually cares about their customers. I will DEFINITELY be going back and suggest you do too. 10//10 in every way.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Two of us went to Curado for lunch on 9th November. We were given a good table, which I had booked in advance. The service by Sam and Mia (?) was excellent and the drinks and food soon arrived. I confess to being critical, especially...when it comes to food, but the dishes we ordered were freshly cooked, well presented and very tasty. This place is humming and I guess Sam is responsible for that level of success and quality.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 30 October 2023 via mobile

The staff were welcoming and friendly, we were walk in without a reservation, and they found us decent seats by the bar. The food was excellent and the staff was knowledgable, and the recommended wine was a great match to the food. We enjoyed it...too much to take photos! Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 28 October 2023

A fantastic place. The food was amazing. The Bravas was the best we have had and that includes Spain. All the food was reasonable priced. The staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely visit on our next visit to Cardiff.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 21 October 2023 via mobile

Stumbled across this place … as soon as you walk in it has a great atmosphere and feels very authentic … great addition of a deli and shop area to buy genuine Spanish products. Waiter explained that all the ingredients for all the dishes apart...from the mushrooms and bread are all sourced from Spain and they go to a lot of effort to find really good bespoke and unique suppliers in Spain. We have eaten a lot of tapas both in Spain and in the U.K. and I have to say we were utterly blown away by the food. It’s the kind of place where you could order anything from the menu regardless of whether you like the ingredient’s in the dishes normally and you will find them amazing. Aubergine fritters a must… amazing! Meatballs insanely good. Croquettes stunning! I could go on and on….. Staff all really attentive and knowledgable on the food and they also have the most amazing wine list. THE BEST tapas we have EVER had anywhere. Just go… you won’t be disappointed …. This place certainly deserves to be in the Michelin guide … better than another Spanish restaurant close by that we went to in Cardiff that is in the Michelin guide.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023 via mobile

First visit, service was excellent. Sam was very knowledgeable on all aspects but all staff seemed genuinely happy. Tapas very reasonably priced & delicious. We will definitely return. Worth a visit for the deli too. Thanks Sam for your excellent hospitality & recommendations.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 30 September 2023

Amazing night 10/10 really enjoyed would mark five stars but they removed lose yourself by Eminem 🥲

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 September 2023 via mobile

Yummy experience with friends. Excellent treatment and the best sangria I’ve ever had! Very welcoming and food was filling.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023

Great tapas. Friendly staff. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We went for a selection of the cheese and meats, some yummy potatoes and a few of the smaller plates. Nice atmosphere. We were there quite early and it was very busy so may...be worth booking. I can see why it’s so popular. Also has a lovely deli so you can treat yourself to some goodies to go home with.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 8 August 2023

Having visited in June we were back in August. The food is great and there is a lively vibe. We started with olives and then had a couple of tapas (lentil salad and padron peppers), a couple of house plates (ham, egg & potatoes and...tuna with nectarine) as well as a platter of 2 cheeses, 2 hams and assorted pickles. All were excellent. For me, the tuna was the highlight - very thin slices of ?air-dried? fish with warm nectarine slices and a little goat's cheese and nuts was wonderful. The meats and cheeses were also really good. Against such strong flavours the lentil salad seemed a bit tame - perhaps we should have eaten that first. The wine by the glass was very nice, but it turned out that it would have been much cheaper to have a bottle rather than the three 175mm glasses we had.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023

We saw amazing reviews of this place but weren’t sure what to expect, the food was the most incredible tapas we have ever had (and we are tapas lovers!) but the service was even better! Sam made us feel so welcome; had the best food...and wine recommendations and even suggested places for us to go afterwards. The food alone is worth the visit (with a great atmosphere) but if you could specifically choose to have Sam as a server you will have the night of your life - we had better service here than in Michelin star restaurants and cannot recommend enough! Thank you Sam so much for making our anniversary special!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023

Would have given 5 stars but the service was a bit "sketchy." Otherwise, very nice tapas restaurant. Very nice menu. Food was creative, well prepared, and served hot. Fun ambiance to the place. Give it a try and you will have a nice meal.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 13 July 2023 via mobile

Superb meal, Spanish cuisine of the highest quality. Meal for 2 with wine not cheap at just over £100, but worth every penny. Don’t miss the jamon iberico and Croquettas, they are to die for. Pork skewers and patatas bravad, equally outstanding.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 26 June 2023

My partner and I visited Curado for our 1st Year anniversary where Jack, Masie and Rosa made us feel very special. With a lovely Presecco on our arrival and smiles all round. They gave us the best seats in the house. The food was phenomenal....I would thoroughly recommend this place on everyone.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Curado Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5