The Potted Pig

Absolutely fantastic. This is my third time visiting, once for evening meal and twice for roast, this time we tried the sharing roast with lamb, pork and beef. The lamb fell apart, the pork was tender and the beef was just the right amount of pink. Crisp potatoes, perfectly cooked veg, love that it includes cauliflower cheese as most places this is an additional side you have to pay extra for! We got there early so got to enjoy the calm moments before it got busy. Such a beautiful venue, wonderful attentive staff, and probably one of the best roasts iv had. A firm favourite that I will always return to when I visit Cardiff for a weekend.

Food that tastes so good, it makes you smile. Great restaurant, of the same vein as Great Britain and Alfred the Great. Monumentally Great. The service was impeccable, friendly and comfortable without being overbearing or intrusive, and all staff smiling, positive, clearly enjoying their work and proud of it too. Very fast on food coming out, and very quick to clear the table. But no element of rushing. The building itself is an atmospheric redeveloped bank vault, with tealights on the tables and soft orange lighting that illuminates the old brick arches. I ate the potted pig to start (by far the best potted pig I've tried in Wales, and I try some from a different place, when possible, every time I visit the country), which was served warm with house pickles, each uniquely flavoured and still crisp, a slice of real bread, and a sizeable chunk of butter. For my main, I had the glamorgan sausage, because I'd never had one before and I'm trying to try ALL of the Welsh cuisine as I visit fairly often due to work. They appeared to have been freshly made, and we're absolutely delicious, served with atop some creamy peas and beans, and garnished with my favourite of all the leaves, peashoots. Portion size may appear small at first glance, but this is fresh, high quality, locally grown produce and it is filling. My two courses more than set me up for the rest of my day. A genuinely enjoyable experience in my mouth, and in my mind. Overall, absolutely recommend it, I think it's my new favourite restaurant in Cardiff! And it'll take a lot to beat them, true story. I'll be back with the other half to see if he agrees 👏👏👏

Great food, amazing service and a nice ambiance! A must try in Cardiff. Ordered the chicken which was very tasty and tender and had a slight spicy kick to it. The potatoes were delicious as well. Will be back!

This is a fantastic restaurant, great food, and amazing service. I don't recommend it, I just INSIST you come here! If you are not impressed by the sumptuous gourmet dishes from a really professional chef then I don't know what you should do in Cardiff. I ordered the breast of duck exquisitely topped with pear, which tasted amazing. I was pleasantly surprised that at the end when I paid they took the duck off the bill as I had waited a long time according to them, but it didn't really seem that way to me, even when I insisted on paying I was refused. The staff - masters of their craft, the waitress was very pleasant this evening, did a great job with everything. Left a good impression. Would highly recommend this place if you are in Cardiff💖

I recently visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening with several friends. We went down stairs and were warmly greeted and taken to our table by a lovely lady, she was amazing with every interaction throughout the evening, however, that was where the highlight of the food service finished. We ordered drinks and they came out, but when ordering a second round we were just given cans and no clean glass. They kept coming to the table to lift up cans to see if they were finished and it was quite uncomfortable and felt as though we were being rushed. The food choices were very limited, but what was ordered was beautifully presented. The Lamb Shank was very fatty and I was not able to clean the bone. The accompaniment to the meal was a small potato disc. I understand the feel and style they were going for, but for the price you would think the food would be an excellent quality and would have some other vegetables. The atmosphere was very good in the restaurant. Maybe I just expected more given the glowing reviews along with the prices, but I was left feeling slightly dissatisfied and would hesitate to return.

We enjoyed an excellent meal today. The lab was so tender and flavorful. The Sunday roast was amazing again very tender. There is not a single thing I would’ve done or suggested that be different. Brilliant meal, service and atmosphere.

Style over substance. Looks nicer than it tastes. The lamb was definitely not worth £33.. starters and sides were marginally better than the mains. You’re better off spending the same at Parallel, which is right opposite.

Great ambiance and food, restaurant was very busy so they did accidentally mix up our tables order with another table at one point but we really enjoyed the experience overall. Loved the pork belly and lamb shoulder especially.

Stars for the atmosphere, waitstaff and food. It's a special place in Cardiff, downstairs in an old bank vault. It seems like a place for a "special" meal. We enjoyed our vegetarian special but there wasn't a lot of choice for vegetarians. Stars for the Welsh rarebit!

the food was nice great waiter service its looks like a good place because there was no rats hanging from the celling no good choices fpr vegitarans

Nice food，great service，The cooking is very skilful, the food remains original, and the dish is delicate, so you can try it

Everything was SUPERB, especially the lamb shoulder and the sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce! If you are ever in Cardiff, do NOT miss eating at this very special restaurant located in a charming cellar.

I came here on a short business trip to Cardiff. The PP was recommended by my coworkers who live there. I didn't even order any pig items but what I did order was delicious. I tried the scallop starter which was good, even thought the scallops were small. I also tried the sirloin cooked in garlic butter and it was delicious. They have a good wine selection and a limited craft beer selection so I went with the wine which was good, albeit expensive. The decor is nice, service very good, and I will be back, this time to try the potted pig.

People should be aware that The Potted Pig charges £15 when people cancel less that 24 hours before their scheduled time. Despite frequenting the restaurant the night before our reservation, because we had to change our plans for the next day, our patronage didn't mean much to management. They still charged us the cancellation fee.

Outstanding customer customer and awesome food! Cool setting in an old bank vault! We had pitted pug which was delicious We also had Welch rarebit.. life changing!!! Lol! If you are in Cardiff go here!!!!!

Service - perfect, food - average, almost every dish extremely salty, so impossible to eat, even stake.

Honestly torn between 2 or 3 stars. I had a really disappointing experience as from all the rave reviews, I was expected masterful food. Unfortunately, I honestly don't think The Potted Pig is worth its hype. ~ Atmosphere: As other reviewers have stated, the atmosphere is brilliant. It's underground which is one downside as phone signal's poor, but it makes for a terrific ambience. Lit up with candles, it certainly has a charm that would make this location perfect for a date. ~ Customer Service: Again, as other reviewers have noticed, the customer service was good. The food came promptly and the servers were not at all difficult to flag down. Make a reservation online as things get booked ahead way in advance (like a week or two). Don't show up on the fly and expect to get seated. ~ Food: The food itself was 4 stars. The meals were tasty, but nothing out of this world. STARTER: ham hock terrine, piccalilli & toasted sourdough - £8 This was a very good dish. The ham hock had great flavour and the toasted sourdough accompanying it was perfectly crispy. The piccalilli added just the right amount of kick as well. Great dish. MAIN: trio of pork (pork cheek, belly, and bacon-wrapped tenderloin with pomme puree and greens) - £24 Unfortunately this dish was hit or miss. The pork cheek and tenderloin were beautifully cooked, but the pork belly was unfortunately quite overcooked and dry. I needed to chase every bite with water in order to wash it down. I also wish there was a bit more sauce on the plate. With so much pork and a lot of pureed potatoes, the small drizzle of sauce was barely enough to hold it together. --- The food was tasty, without a doubt and by itself warrants 4 stars. However, the reason why I dropped it was because the prices were far too high for what it was worth. For £24 a main, I expected to be blown out of this world. However, it was good and that was it. All in all, for 2 people we spent £85 which included starters and non-alcoholic drinks. I felt like I was robbed upon leaving to be honest as you can get food that's equally, or even more tasty for half the price. 2.5 stars, but increasing it to 3 because the food itself was decent. I probably wouldn't be coming back ever again though.

I enjoyed the food and the service was great. Would recommend and would go again in the future.

Arched, exposed brick ceilings and walls, a former bank vault turned restaurant. Contemporary touches make the space warm and inviting. Patrons are boisterous and jovial, all enjoying honest food and drink. Chicago's Avec in Cardiff Wales? One of the few restaurants in the city to make the Michelin guide and for good reason. Fresh ingredients, well prepared, and paying homage to Wales. OK, I'll come clean, I chose it because they had Welsh Rarebit on the menu. To start, the namesake potted pig, not as over the top as the US counterpart. This one with very little clarified butter but lots of pork, liquefied pork fat, with cinnamon, anise, and thyme overtones. Perfect on toast with the accompanying pickled veg. Braised beef cheek with caramelized onion and thinly sliced roasted beef cheek on toast, outstanding. Deep beefy flavor. Nuff said. For mains, the roasted half rabbit, and rabbit sausage with fennel in a cider, mustard sauce is very good. Clean flavor of the rabbit (it doesn't taste like chicken), its moist but slightly chewy meat with a bite of the rabbit offal sausage is brightened by the acidic sauce. Fennel heightens the slight gamey edge. The star, the whole, mustard and honey glazed ham hock with coleslaw, roasted cauliflower and new potatoes. Huge (easily feeds two). Fall off the bone tender, the fat, melting, the outer surface, sweet and tangy, the ham with the perfect salinity. The aroma, screams fall. This isn't your typical large production, ham hock in the States. Sorry to say but another food international travel has laid waste to. Prices are very reasonable, with all starters £7, mains average £20. Very nice selection of UK gin, local craft beer, and old world wines. Very reasonable prices. Extremely friendly service but understand this is a pour it yourself kind of place. From water to wine, don't be a snob. Advanced booking a month in advance for dinner recommended. A worthy, contemporary dining experience less than 100 yards from the 1,000 year old Cardiff Castle.

This restaurant is beautiful! The atmosphere is awesome in an old bank downstairs and a great date spot. Service was right on and friendly and helpful. The food is why it is not 5 stars. The food for such a nice place and price just falls short. The potted pig which we had to try of course was very dry and just not good. However the main meals were good just not amazing. The rarebit, cod and lamb were all excellent meals and we would go back but maybe the dishes need a little less cooking or a little less time under a heat lamp because overall they were all just on the dry side. Make sure you make a reservation as we were there on a Thursday night and walk-ins were being turned away told they were completely booked for the evening!

Great service and brilliant staff, food always good. always looking forward to returning

I tried the Potted Pig for lunch having read the great Yelp reviews and was impressed at the great value set menu (two courses for £12) which was so full of choices I could barely decide. I was recommended the cockles starter came with laverbread and toast. I should have realised that if both bread and toast are mentioned the thing called bread probably isn't wheat based. I actually had no idea what it was until writing this review - seawood and a Welsh speciality - how cool! I liked the unusual flavours, which were a great balance, very much. I had the beef sandwich for my main and only when it arrived did it occur to me I'm not that keen on that type of cut of meat (I prefer steak or minced) nor am I wild about bread. Despite that, I really enjoyed this tasty and generous sandwich, and the chips were good too. What's great about the Potted Pig is I can imagine having enjoyed any number of variations from the menu - the broccoli starter and pork belly main for example. Too bad I didn't have room for multiple lunches. Asides from the food service was very patchy - very nice initially but drink took ages to arrive, water was warm, and then I couldn't get the bill which is always really annoying when you have the rest of your day to be getting on with. I also would not at all recommend the Potted Pig for any kind of working lunch as there is no mobile reception or wireless so couldn't access internet at all. To be fair it's clearly not set up as that kind of place, but considering it wasn't that busy in the early afternoon maybe they should think about making it a bit more business-friendly. Otherwise though it's really a great place to eat. It's not the most beautiful restaurant, being in a basement, but it's rough-around-the-ages feel definitely has appeal and really doesn't matter when the food quality is this good.

This is a pretty cool little spot located below-ground in an old bank vault. They have an impressive selection of gins...perfect for a pre-dinner drink. The food was very good, with one of two dishes that were excellent, like the Pork Belly. Wow. Service was very good, starting with our reservations...I was unable to get a table online, but when I emailed to request a table, they gladly fit us in. Happy that they were able to, as we were only in Cardiff for a day. Check it out, if you are in the neighborhood.

Had dinner at The Potted Pig and it was absolutely amazing. You decent down the stairs into this modern cellar type room (a former bank vault) with a simplistic and chic decor and you are immediately greeted by the very polite and nice staff. What really impressed me was the quality of organic and seasonal ingredients. They managed to pack an incredible amount of flavor to each dish, everything was perfectly seasoned and looked beautiful. The menu had great choices and I will definitely be going again to try other things. The service was very nice, professional and polite. On top of all this the prizes are very affordable so you really get a lot for your buck. The Potted Pig was easily one of my favorite restaurant experiences in Cardiff!

Down in the basement of an old bank this place has lots of charm with its vaulted ceilings, bare brickwork and windowless atmosphere. The food is not all about pork!! On a recent visit the starters were well presented and super tasty. The asparagus were fulsome and tender, cooked perfectly. The braised of cheek was packed with flavour and meltingly tender. For the mains an excellent steak, cooked on the pinker side of how it was requested, delivered loads of flavour. An unusual cod dish which came with pork, chorizo and beans, was a real taste treat. The drinks menu is comprehensive, particularly the gins. Good wine and reasonably priced champagne. The service is friendly and efficient. Can be difficult to get a table even when there are plenty of spare tables ....

Quick glance: + seasonal menu + hidden gem + bargain set menu for lunch The Potted Pig, although located on the High Street of Cardiff, is an easy-to-miss restaurant due to its underground location. It occupies a former bank vault and sits underneath Zizzi restaurant, with a fairly unassuming entrance that leads you to the basement. If you weren't looking for it, you could easily pass by it. The restaurant offers seasonal menu and the food are beautifully seasoned and plated elegantly in a modern-British/gastro-pub style. The restaurant offers a set lunch menu where you get two courses for £10, absolute value for money. The establishment also has local ales and ciders (in bottles), as well as a selection of wine to accompany the tasty food it offers. I highly recommend this little gem for those looking for a casual and tasty lunch with friends when you're next in Cardiff!

In an old bank vault under the high street a modern dinning place is miles apart from the chain venues near by. Greeted by friendly helpful staff who have a good knowledge of gin Nice cocktails and wine from budget to bankrupt. Food pretty good and tasty, all cooked Greg and at a relaxed but not too long pace. Not cheap, but not too expensive, definitely give this place a try!

Super salty. Perhaps I ordered wrong, but this was simply over salted predictable pub grub. Dig deeper if you want to find something that is authentically Welsh and worth the hostess haughtiness.

It sits below zizzis, you aren't in the wrong place, promise! Just pop through the door and down the stairs. We booked in advance whilst staying just outside cardiff after seeing it had some pretty excellent reviews. It was pretty busy, so I'm glad we did! Good value, and great food, there's a set menu, which is even better value too. Lamb belly for starter, which was unbelievably gorgeous, and we both had different roasts for mains (it was a sunday, and what I'd heard they're great for, so it would be rude not to), the roasties were properly, fluffy, crispy, non greasy ones, the meat was cooked to perfection, and the gravy was proper stuff. Everything was presented well, and served by lovely staff. The only issue was that my first lime and soda came out flat, but it was immediately corrected, and a new one was brought back in a matter of minutes. The puddings looked excellent, but we were just too full! It's all set in the arches of exposed brick that used to belong to a bank vault, so, you get no phone signal. If you're on a date, or a meeting that you want the option of an emergency escape phone call, this place isn't suitable! Just a heads up!

I understand why this place is so highly rated. You don't normally get a fantastic restaurant like this near tourist attractions (stones throw from the Cardiff castle) but this place is the real deal. First of all the ambiance is nice, being underground with brick all around sets a nice mood. The service is efficient and friendly. But the food is simply amazing ... not only in taste but presentation and uniqueness as well. The cockles, bacon and seaweed crostini was amazingly good. Never had that combination before but it was well balanced and simply delicious. The crispy pork shoulder and pig ears was a decadent dish with the addition of poached egg. The creaminess and richness of the egg played perfectly with the crispy pork shoulder ... and those pig ears are some of the best I've had anywhere. The sea bream and sea beans was cooked simply but was cooked to perfection. The fish was still moist but the skin was crispy. I've eaten all over the world and this place ranks right up there. It was so good that I'm going back on Sunday for Sunday roast.

I have been to the Potted Pig several times. I often go with my work colleagues and clients on special occasions. The food is pucker. I particularly like the fish and sea food such as the sea bream. Excellent service I must add. I would recommend this place without a shadow of doubt.

Environment is great, the food is wonderful, and service was attentive. The place is like underground, so you are quite removed from the noise outside .

We had the lunch special at The Potted Pig and it was amazing really great service and knowledgable staff, food was 5 star and being lunch time they run a really reasonably priced lunch menu. The atmosphere is really special since it is based in the old bank vaults under the city. Highly recommended a place to try in Cardiff for sure.

I was turned on to this restaurant by my fabulous friends in London: Howard, Andy & Richard (amazing Sax, Tpt & Bone section). During our last Manilow tour here in the UK we dined in only the best restaurants. This was no exception! Thanks guys! Can't wait to eat here again this visit!

The service was 100% however food is normal and food portion is a little random and cost is too expensive did not like the food at all trip adviser rated it the best in the area, well I say so far every where else is better and cheaper than this place

Very good food, had the Lamb roast on Easter Sunday which included Starter dish of Broccoli Soup with Poached Egg. Plenty of delicious sides included with the lamb roast including vegetables, potatoes, and cheesey cauliflower. Food prices quite reasonable for the quality of food and portion sizes are adequate to large. Large gin selection, note price of mixed drinks (G&T) can be expensive as you are also charged for the Tonic water in addition to the spirit. The Bad part of my experience which ruined it, was watching members of the wait staff repeatedly eating scraps of food with their bare hands when they visited food pick-up area in the back near the kitchen (my table was in sight of this area), and then immediately serving customers without washing their hands. Very unsanitary. I decided not to have dessert after watching this and has turned me off to the whole restaurant in the future..... even in a much more modestly priced restaurant or pub you should not see the staff eating food whatsoever when they are working.

The most amazing, mouthwatering food. Book early for a 6-8 time to ensure you get the dish you want. My boyfriend and I both wanted the rabbit but because our reservation was at 9, it all ran out :( Also be aware that you have to wait a long time for the food.

Really wonderful food and service. The ham hock salad was amazing, as was the roasted tomato bruschetta.

I first went to the Potted Pig a few months ago on a Friday night and was really impressed. Located in the old Lloyds bank vaults it's very atmospheric. The walls are stripped bricks and there is a lovely wine cellar. Also, being able to choose from a vast number of gins has it's benefits in enabling you to view everything with a warm, hazy glow! The food is fab, apparently the belly pork is a wonder of the world. I had some chicken which was beautifully roasted and the chargrilled squid was excellent. Service is great and I thought the bill was reasonable considering the quality of the food. We need more places like this in Cardiff! Just to note, I went in recently for Sunday lunch and had to say I was a little disappointed. Only beef or belly pork and a veggie option to choose from and the beef was pretty chewy. However, I'm willing to put this down to a poor cut of meat which can't always be helped. The yorkshire, potatoes and vegs were cooked really well so it's not a major complaint however I think it's more of an evening meal venue than a Sunday lunch location.

this was probably our favorite restaurant during our trip. we loved everything that we ate. we tried multiple gin cocktails and they were all fantastic ( they have so many gins here). the steak was fantastc and the appetizers were great. the only thing....the gooseberry sorbet with gin was awful. please someone in the kitchen try this. it makes no sense to pour straight gin over sorbet. i would never order this again. we loved every other part of our meal and we will visit again without question next time we are in wales without the gooseberry.

Ate here on a Saturday lunchtime, with a large group of family. Must saw the service was excellent and the staff were very friendlly and accommodating. Don't think they could have done any better to make us feel more welcome and comfortable. Food was very good, and very reasonably priced. Would definitely eat here again if I was visiting Cardiff. A hidden gem in the heart of Cardiff.

Superb food, only went for lunch, 2 courses for £10. Really good value. Also 18 gins to chose from

Heard so much hype we were prepared for a let down. No. This was the best meal we have had in Cardiff. Ever. Great friendly relaxed service, mind blowing food off a wide and varied menu. If you like gin, then you'll love this place. Toilets were a tad small, although you can't have everything. We have tried to rebook although been told there is an 8 week wait!

Took my mum for lunch on good Friday. 2 Courses for £10 was great value for money. The service was very good, waiter really pleasant and efficient and the food was simple but very tasty. Would be a nice evening venue for a romantic meal. Would recommend!

Decent food but the service was incredibly SLOW. 40 minutes between starter and main on a fixed price lunch menu. No apologies or recognition of the length of time (and the restaurant was not even half full).