Strada - Cardiff

Strada is a stylish, contemporary restaurant offering excellent regional Italian cuisine in the heart of cosmopolitan Cardiff. Amongst Mermaid Quay's wealth of bars and eateries, this stylish restaurant offers a menu of pasta, pizza, meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, all created using the finest and freshest ingredients. The restaurant is a great choice if you have something to celebrate, and boasts the added appeal of a lovely patio overlooking the bay for alfresco dining.

Popular dishes include starters such as gamberoni (king prawns) with garlic, white wine, chilli and lemon butter, and mains like the creamy risotto frutti di mare, packed with squid, mussels, prawns and clams. Saltimbocca maiale, which comprises fillet of pork with sage and Parma ham, is another deliciously authentic dish. Pasta enthusiasts will love panzerotti porcini, and those with a penchant for hand-stretched, crispy-based pizza can choose from a range of fantastic toppings. If you're looking for a lighter option, Strada has introduced a new range of dishes with fewer than 600 calories - meat lovers should try the tagliata di manzo. To finish, choose a treat such as the traditional pannacotta.

Add to all this a wine list that stays faithful to Strada's authenticity, and service that is friendly and efficient, and you have the complete Italian dining package.