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    Café 19thirteen

    Italian, Vegetarian, Pizza

    Dishes priced around£13

    Reviews of Café 19thirteen (423)

    Read what people think about Café 19thirteen! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

    5.6/6

    423 reviews

    5.6/6

    423 reviews

    Food:Outstanding
    Atmosphere:Excellent
    Service:Excellent
    Value for money:Great value
    Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
    Noise levels:Very pleasant
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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Charlie C.6 years ago · 1 review

    Me and the Girlfriend had our Valentines meal here on the 15th of February (a day late) They made the meal so special. The restaurant is lovely, feels like you’re in the home of a genuine Italian family. The food was unreal and I am so sad I can’t visit more often. We travelled from Cambridge and this made our trip away really worth it. Get the steak, it melts like butter.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Dale B.6 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely family-run restaurant, very authentic Italian dishes, large portion sizes

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Nevin E.6 years ago · 1 review

    This was our second visit and we definitely be back again.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rebecca S.6 years ago · 1 review

    Amazing authentic Italian restaurant, food was amazing so fresh and tasty and the service was brilliant and friendly too. Would highly recommend this place.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Darren G.6 years ago · 1 review

    Amazing! Such a lovely afternoon, food fantastic, atmosphere great and bundles of that wonderful Italian hospitality.

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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Tracey M.6 years ago · 2 reviews

    I Giardini di Sorrento Best homemade cheesecake Friendly staff Easy online booking

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Liz H.6 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely evening, really friendly staff .we will be back!! Thank you

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jonathan A.6 years ago · 1 review

    Great visit - only gripe is that the music was too loud - struggling to have a conversation.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jess H.7 years ago · 1 review

    It was a new experience to try and would say I would go there again, as lovely all round.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Suzanne S.7 years ago · 1 review

    This is the best Italian place iv ever been, and iv been to many places in italy its self. Real Italian family, make u super welcome, the food is insanely good and Moorish 😍 will come back, wish i had room for pudding. Beautiful inside

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Malcolm M.7 years ago · 1 review

    Fabulous authentic Italian food in a friendly, buzzing restaurant. Will definitely return

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Diane G.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great meal and service, always a pleasure to have my birthday celebration there.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rachel K.7 years ago · 1 review

    Had a great birthday here on Saturday. My birthday tiramisu was a highlight!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Denis P.7 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely food and nice ambience here. A very good choice

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Barry F.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great family run authentic restaurant, would highly recommend, we will be back.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jennifer H.7 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely fresh tasty food in relaxed atmosphere. Staff friendly and helpful as always.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Simon D.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great Food. Great Service! Try the link Squid Gnocchi! Zabaione from Heaven!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Linda H.7 years ago · 1 review

    First time to visit, loved it would go back again. It was a family reunion after 12 years. Food was lovely.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Simon T.7 years ago · 1 review

    Very friendly with excellent menu, all freshly made including desserts

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    anthony s.7 years ago · 2 reviews

    Booked a family meal for 2 birthdays during December fantastic food service was extremely good been before and couldn't wait to go back really had a good time recommend you visit well worth it but always book as it is very popular

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Stanley E.7 years ago · 1 review

    My ratings says it all Thank you very much a great evening!!!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Mary H.7 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely welcome - food great - service fantastic - felt like they really care about your dining experience would definitely recommend

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sian H.7 years ago · 1 review

    Preferred sitting upstairs Delicious food, great service, very enjoyable night,

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sam P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

    An excellent restaurant with exceptional food - can't wait to return. Excellent service very friendly staff

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Paul E.7 years ago · 1 review

    Great evening. Staff excellent. Will definitely book again. Thanks again.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Heather M.7 years ago · 1 review

    Vibrant, authentic restaurant. Food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive. definitely will be returning.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Cen T.7 years ago · 1 review

    meal was great, service excellent, good wine, can't wait to go again.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Amanda G.7 years ago · 1 review

    A very friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Staff were typically Italian - very welcoming and professional. The meals were absolutely delicious as were the desserts. We were a group of 5. Our dishes varied from fish, risotto, chicken and ravioli. All were beautiful!!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    XXXXX X.7 years ago · 1 review

    Amazing authentic Napolitan Pizza... Sea Bass was fantastic. Service was warm and friendly... this is an Italian place for Italians - really something.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Adam R.7 years ago · 1 review

    Friendly staff and very tasty food. I highly recommend! Grazie Mille

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    David W.7 years ago · 1 review

    Rare example of authentic owner run small Italian restuarant with excellent service, food and wine

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Edward G.7 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent Italian restaurant, great service, food - 1st visit, will definitely return

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Lucy M.7 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely food and service. Would have been nice to have some traditional Italian music, rather than the 70s disco music. Will definitely revisit.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Ofer G.7 years ago · 1 review

    Good. Food. So friendly service. Was nice to come again and great value for miney

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Karl O.7 years ago · 1 review

    Authentic fresh Italian food served with a smile. Definitely recommend.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Richard H.7 years ago · 1 review

    Super food and service. Music just a little loud to enable any reasonable conversation.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    sean m.7 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent food and service. Highly recommended. There are many Italian restaurants in Cardiff but this one is a real gemstone owned and run by a truly passionate food loving Italian a d his team Thank you for giving my mother a fabulous birthday.

    "Good"
    4/6
    J R.7 years ago · 1 review

    The service was good and the waiting staff were lovely. The carry on in Italian between the chefs and waiting staff added to the atmosphere which was fund. Portion sizes are in my opinion massive. The starter of calamari was huge and could have served three people easily. The pasta was nice with both main courses however the veal served with both (was like the calamari) underseasoned. The cheesecake was similarly very generous in size. Value for money was OK but I was not blown away by the food and would probably not make a huge effort to go back. All in all not a disappointment, but not a nice surprise in terms of quality either.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Dan K.7 years ago · 1 review

    The most incredible Italian food. Booked here for 2nd anniversary as a surprise throwback to our Italy trip. The food was as good as in country. And the service was phenomenal. 10/10.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Claire H.7 years ago · 1 review

    I Giardino is wonderful. It feels like a little bit of Italy in Wales! BELISIMA!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Robert W.7 years ago · 1 review

    Brilliant service, shown a full choice of pastas before we ordered, really nice atmosphere. Card payments were down but this is only a small issue as there was a cashpoint around the corner. Given a free drink for the inconvenience, would fully recommend!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Emma P.7 years ago · 1 review

    Being early on a Monday lunchtime, the restaurant was much quieter than on our previous visit, when the atmosphere was great, but the service was friendly and attentive as ever. The food is exceptional here, with a great selection, including a variety of daily specials and, in my view, the best tiramisu ever! We will definitely be back.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Michelle H.7 years ago · 1 review

    Found on trip advisor. Booked for lunch with friends whilst away on a weekend to Cardiff. Lovely food and atmosphere, would definitely recommend.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Andrew E.7 years ago · 2 reviews

    Great time, Great service and Great Food as always here 😁

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jerry L.7 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent! Freshly made delicious pasta. Friendly and welcoming restaurant. Always love to come back here.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Karen W.7 years ago · 1 review

    Really lovely meal at a very atmospheric restaurant, thank you!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Christine B.7 years ago · 1 review

    Always a fabulous time here. Staff very friendly. You won't be disappiinted

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jackie M.7 years ago · 1 review

    Delicious food, friendly staff, good atmosphere & great value for money - will definitely return!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Phillip P.7 years ago · 1 review

    Loved the place, will be going back there again soon

    "Not good "
    2/6
    Steve C.7 years ago · 1 review

    The food wasn't great. Stodgy starts followed by mediocre pasta dishes and a pizza that had to sent back. The Service didn't handle the pizza issue well enough.

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