Le Mandela - Cardiff

African, Soup, Gluten Free
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Le Mandela

Le Mandela
4.4 / 5 (3961 reviews)

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The menu of Le Mandela from Cardiff contains about 47 different menus and drinks. On average you pay about £7 for a dish / drink.

We specialize in African cuisine, with a focus on Cameroonian, Nigerian, Zimbabwean, and South African dishes. Enjoy live Sky Sports and BY Sport while dining with us. We offer catering services for various social events such as birthday parties, weddings, and baptisms. Our menu includes a variety of meat and vegetarian dishes, all prepared with original spices to bring you the best service and special flavors.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: leon

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 3961 reviews

Le Mandela restaurant offers delightful African dishes with a few service hiccups. The food is delicious, authentic, and reasonably priced. Unfortunately, the customer service can be slow and disorganized at times. Some visitors had to wait for hours or encountered unhelpful staff. The atmosphere is vibrant, but the music can be too loud, and COVID-19 precautions are lacking. The must-try dish is the grilled fish with homemade chili sauce. Overall, Le Mandela is a unique experience worth trying for excellent food, despite some service and accessibility issues. Be prepared for a potentially lengthy wait for your meal.

ghazal-r
11.10.2023

This was our first experience dining at an African restaurant and the waiter was exceptionally helpful. He went over the entire menu and provided background information on the dishes, and even brought us the beer bottles to select from. The food was incredible and the prices were very affordable! I highly recommend trying their Sadza and the tomato stew. We will definitely be returning soon.

ygriffiths
11.10.2023

The restaurant has a bright and spacious decor, with friendly and helpful service from the lone server. The food was delicious, although a bit heavy-handed with the pepper, especially on the beef spinach dish. The sadza was outstanding. Unfortunately, La Mandela does not serve hot drinks, which was disappointing as we had to wait 45 minutes for our food without anything to drink. On a chilly day, we didn't have any interest in the cold beverages available.

dennis-parker-4
11.10.2023

The food at this restaurant is absolutely delicious, hearty, and comforting. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is friendly. The taliapa and beef stew were both outstanding. We will definitely return.

leon-karim
06.09.2025

I ordered the L, Haricot Frit and Jollof Rice it was very delicious . Le Mandela also caters to vegans and vegetarians which Is why I got food here. If anyone wants to try Africa food in Cardiff I recommend here. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes

shannon-cat3
06.09.2025

Got delivery from here one day and immediately had to order again the next day. Flavorful and delicious. Americans from the south should definitely eat here. Especially if you’re missing that “Grandmama made some food” sort of feeling. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5

  • Mains

    Edikaikong/Ero
    Edikaikong/Ero
    £10
    L’haricot Frit
    L’haricot Frit
    £13
  • Modifiers

    Sadza
    Sadza
    £5
  • Starters

    Assorted Meat Pepper Soup
    Assorted Meat Pepper Soup
    £14
  • Soups

    Ogbono Soup
    Ogbono Soup
    £10
    Stew
    Stew
    £10

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