Great tapas and atmosphere. Staff are attentive and top notch. We came as a party of six, and all…read morewere happy and satisfied when we left.

Great ambiance, the service was friendly and hard working. The mushroom appetizer was incredible,…read moremeaty and flavorful. The pulpo dish was really amazing and my husband found the steak well seasoned and tender.

We arrived at La Cha Cha after searching for something apart from the usual chain restaurants which…read moredominate Mermaid Quay. Despite having no reservation on a busy Sunday evening (Monday was a public holiday), we were seated without having to wait, and given the wine and food menus. The restaurant and bar have a proper "Spanish" feel, with wood panelling, wooden barrels and other wine related décor, without feeling cheesy or over the top. The food was good, although not outstanding, but perfectly acceptable, and the portions of tapas a good size for sharing. The wine we picked (£18) was one of the cheaper items on the list, but was very good. Service wasn't quick, but we weren't left waiting for too long for anything. It was also good to see all the staff were Spanish! By the time we left, all the tables in the restaurant area were full, and the previously quiet bar was full of people drinking and possibly waiting for tables, so it must be quite popular.

Tapas is most definitely one of my favourite meals. There's no need for food envy, or awkwardly…read moreasking someone to share. You can try LOTS of dishes without too much commitment or judgement for having seven empty plates sitting in front of you. La Cha Cha is one of the newer Tapas and Wine Bars to open in Cardiff Bay. Once inside the décor makes you feel as though you've stepped into a wine cellar and with the help of a Spanish guitar playing in the background you almost instantly forget that your umbrella turned inside-out a few seconds before entering. My Menu Highlights: Calamari served with Aioli: £6.95 Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese with Mixed Bread and Oils: £11.95 Chorizo Rio Jana: £6.95 ...they also have five different drink menus including Sparkling & Champagne, Rose and House Wine. I'll admit that a trip to La Cha Cha can be slightly expensive yet if you visit during the day you can get three Tapas dishes and a glass of Sangria for just £10.95! PS - It's far too dark in here to take pictures. Even a filter couldn't save me! Visit their website and take a virtual tour of their restaurant and menu.

This restaurant is pretty close to my boyfriend's house but for some reason we just never went…read more During the we'd walk past and say 'Oh, we must definitely go there soon. Yes? Let's go there' and the, come evening, we'd forget about it/not be in the mood. One evening we remembered AND wanted to go so we headed inside, a little nervous that it wouldn't live up to the long wait. Man, does it, though. The food is pure excellence; it's light, delicious, good quality. We didn't have to wait long for it. The whole place has a really good ambience. The service was great. The prices are incredible too - looking at the menu you think 'Hmm, those prices are alright' but then when you see the amount you get... phewph! I love, love, love it.

I thought this place was going to be great. It looks great from outside and the decor inside too…read morewith comfy seating and a dark moody feeling sets you up for something good. Sadly we found the service quite slow, there wasn't much choice in the way of tapas, my partners nachos and chilli were very disappointing and the choice of mains only consisted of Tacos, Quesadillas, chimichanga's and lasagna! Basically its can't really call itself a tapas bar or a mexican restaurant. Spaniards would be shocked.

I'm not entirely sure what Demirios classes itself as because the menu has a little bit of…read moreeverything. It offers a taste of Wales, Spain and Italy, so get your head around that if you can. I've only sampled the taste of Italy the few times I've been there because it's hard to go wrong with pizza and pasta and to their credit it's been fantastic. The setting is kind of like an 80s Italian, pseudo flashy but bordering on tacky. During the summer they have a rotund man with a keyboard and mini pa system singing bizarre Italian/Spanish/Welsh hits outside the restaurant, It's almost ridiculous but I love it. It must be a hit with the A crowd because last time I went I saw Rhys Ifans and his entourage ordering a huge amount of champagne for the beautiful hangers on. Sadly though, I was not invited.

A boyfriend of mine once took me here for Valentine's day and after that I was tempted to never…read morevisit again. We were crammed in, surrounded by couples who looked like they really didn't want to be talking to each other and there were so many red heart shape balloons I was nearly sick. Said Boyfriend did not last much longer after that. Anyway I did eventually go back in the summer because it's outside section just made me feel like I was on holiday. The Welsh/Spanish/Italian menu is interesting and your guaranteed to be torn between at least two dishes. I went for fish and was really happy with what I got. Not the cheapest place to eat in the bay but not ridiculously overpriced either and good for a quality meal. Our waiter was also really fun and helpful.

"Evening "Extravaganza"!" Possibly the only place worth…read morevisiting if on Safari or on tour in Cardiff. Fantastic atmosphere and music, especially when Graham D J arrived and lit up the decks, playing the tunes you love, everyone got up and danced. All the bar staff are super-efficient, bubbly and polite. The door staff were friendly and helpful and welcoming. Great choice of Cocktails, lager, wines and cider.

This is a Cuban-themed bar/restaurant that doesn't really serve authentic Cuban food. The food is…read morebar food with a Spanish/Latin flair such as paella, tapas, and hamburgers. The tv screens show a continuous loop of old black and white video from 1950s, pre-revolution Cuba and they play a mix of Cuban music and old rock and roll. They have a cheaper price for a starter and main from a special menu so we ordered the cauliflower wings. They were spicy but not really flavorful, but the rum sauce helped give them some flavor. My husband had the aubergine paella and I had the Paella de Cuba and they were pretty good. Service was a bit slow and more "bar service" than restaurant service....less attentive. Our waitress was pleasant but when her shift ended no one seemed to be waiting on us.