Zizzi Mermaids Quay - Cardiff

Amazing family meal all the staff looked after everyone at the table and food was spot on... and so were the desserts and coffee... the children loved it.

Astonishing family dinner all the staff cared for each at the table and eating was in place, and so were the desserts and coffee. the children loved it.

Nice meal with friends in a lovely waterfront setting. Service from the waiter who took our order and waitress who took drinks order was friendly and efficient but greeting on arrival was poor as I was told they could not find my booking. When I said I had booked through Opentable he seemed displeased and said bookings often didn't come through but we were just lucky he had a table free! Not a good start but once we were seated we had good service and a good meal.

Really basic. Cocktails were not nice and presented really poorly. Food tasted like they were ready meals warmed up. Never will go again. Prezzo is so much nicer.

We were searching for a place near the Millennium Centre for a quick meal before the opera, and Italian cuisine seemed like a fitting choice. The restaurant is spacious and filled with light, making it a popular spot for young families in the early evening. Given our time constraints, we decided on pasta and informed our waitress that we needed to eat quickly. Our dishes—pasta della casa and crab cannelloni—arrived promptly, and both were delightful. The house pasta, which featured oven-baked casareccia pasta, roasted chicken, pancetta, baby spinach, and riserva cheese in a creamy sauce, was rich and satisfying. The cannelloni was a lighter option but equally delicious. While Zizzi isn't fine dining, it's certainly great for a quick bite or a relaxed meal. This location offers stunning views of Cardiff Bay, and its close proximity to the Millennium Centre makes it an ideal spot for a pre-show dinner.