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Elgano Atmosphere
Elgano is a fine-dining Italian restaurant where exquisite food is served with stylish service in the most romantic of atmospheres. Just a fifteen-minute walk from Cardiff castle, find us in historic Pontcanna on Cathedral Road. Elgano offers the most genuine Italian food in Cardiff. Our first-class front-of-house team is meticulously and thoroughly trained to provide a consistently warm, thoughtful and professional service. Our restaurant is a perfect venue for any and all occasions. Romantic dining, friendly catch-ups, business meetings and family celebrations, the quality of the food and service at Elgano will ensure an unforgettable experience. The restaurant is split over two floors. We offer private dining upstairs, a chance to see the chefs cooking your food from the ground floor restaurant and the al fresco gardens at both front and rear.
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Our History
Cook with love, eat with passion
We grew up in Italy (Sicily and Calabria) and moved to the UK to follow our studies, careers, and dreams. We had a vision to one day open a truly authentic Italian Restaurant. We wanted to introduce others to the food we grew up eating, cooking, and loving in our beloved home of Italy. Not long after, we met Elgan and Hazel in a café in the city. We believed it was a sign of our destiny and embarked on our journey to opening our little taste of home right here in Cardiff. Since the first moment we enter the premises, we realised that it was the perfect venue for us. It was like a dream come true.
In less than a month, working tirelessly through the day and night we achieved our dream and opened our first authentic Italian Restaurant. Since then we have been humbled by National Awards and are truly honoured to be recognized as one of the best Italian Restaurants in Wales. We strive to help you feel welcome, introduce you to our real Italian flavors and most of all – enjoy your time with us!
Buon Appetito!
Simona, Carlo and Pietro
Our History
Cook with love, eat with passion
We grew up in Italy (Sicily and Calabria) and moved to the UK to follow our studies, careers, and dreams. We had a vision to one day open a truly authentic Italian Restaurant. We wanted to introduce others to the food we grew up eating, cooking, and loving in our beloved home of Italy. Not long after, we met Elgan and Hazel in a café in the city. We believed it was a sign of our destiny and embarked on our journey to opening our little taste of home right here in Cardiff. Since the first moment we enter the premises, we realised that it was the perfect venue for us. It was like a dream come true.
In less than a month, working tirelessly through the day and night we achieved our dream and opened our first authentic Italian Restaurant. Since then we have been humbled by National Awards and are truly honoured to be recognized as one of the best Italian Restaurants in Wales. We strive to help you feel welcome, introduce you to our real Italian flavors and most of all – enjoy your time with us!
Buon Appetito!
Simona, Carlo and Pietro
Wine
The wine list has been carefully compiled from primarily quality Italian family estates, to perfectly complement the traditional Italian cuisine.
Fine Smell
“Embrace the art of aromatic wines. From blossoms to oak, discover scents that enrich every sip. Explore now!”
Wine
The wine list has been carefully compiled from primarily quality Italian family estates, to perfectly complement the traditional Italian cuisine.
Fine Smell
“Embrace the art of aromatic wines. From blossoms to oak, discover scents that enrich every sip. Explore now!”
Wine
The wine list has been carefully compiled from primarily quality Italian family estates, to perfectly complement the traditional Italian cuisine.
Fine Smell
“Embrace the art of aromatic wines. From blossoms to oak, discover scents that enrich every sip. Explore now!”
Our History
Cook with love, eat with passion
We grew up in Italy (Sicily and Calabria)
and moved to the UK to follow our studies, careers, and dreams.
We had a vision to one day open a truly authentic Italian Restaurant.
We wanted to introduce others to the food we grew up eating,
cooking, and loving in our beloved home of Italy.
Not long after, we met Elgan and Hazel in a café in the city.
We believed it was a sign of our destiny
and embarked on our journey to opening
our little taste of home right here in Cardiff.
Since the first moment we enter the premises, we realised that it was the perfect venue for us. It was like a dream come true.
In less than a month, working tirelessly through the day
and night we achieved our dream and opened our
first authentic Italian Restaurant.
Since then we have been humbled by National Awards
and are truly honored to be recognized as one of the
best Italian Restaurants in Wales,
We strive to help you feel welcome,
introduce you to our real Italian flavors
and most of all – enjoy your time with us!
Buon Appetito!
Oiioio!
Enjoy your meal!
Simona, Carlo and Pietro
Private Dining
If you are looking for a private dining occasion, we might have exactly the location. Business or informal, our quiet private room on the first floor can be personalised to best suit the needs of your group so adding to that sense of occasion your event deserves. Private dining reservations are subject to a minimum spend. A deposit will be required.
Elgano al Fresco Dining
We are very lucky to have our fantastic outdoor spaces. Dine on the front patio alongside Cathedral Road and enjoy its ambience and architecture, or if you prefer, wander through the Orangery and let your mind drift back to that terrazzo from your stay in Italy. Transport your mind back to the sights and scents of the Italian Riviera as you enjoy the tranquillity of our heated, part covered garden and verandah. But good vibes travel fast, so booking is advised!
Virginia Woolf
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”
Unique Sorts
In addition to our partnership’s products, we will be introducing an expertly sourced range of wines and specialties from across Italy
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We bring in some special wines from Italy
Embark on a remarkable voyage as we proudly bring the essence of Italy’s renowned winemaking heritage to your glass. In partnership with Agricola Forno, we curate a range of exquisite wines that embody the artistry and passion of Italian viticulture.
From the sun-soaked terrains of Tenuta le Lune del Vesuvio in Naples across diverse territories spanning the Italian peninsula, our selection unveils a symphony of flavors. Savor the velvety embrace of a Tuscan Chianti, the bold character of a Sicilian Nero d’Avola, and the elegance of a Piedmont Barolo—all meticulously sourced to elevate your tasting experience.
Our collaboration with Agricola Forno, coupled with a thoughtfully curated array of wines from across Italy, guarantees an exploration of flavors that encapsulate the nation’s winemaking legacy. Join us in raising a toast to this harmonious union, where tradition, expertise, and passion flow seamlessly from vine to glass.
You can enjoy our wonderful wines in our wonderful Italian Restaurant here in Cardiff and now we also offer the chance to purchase these wines through our website to be enjoyed at at any occasion.
Tenuta le Lune del Vesuvio. This estate has been operating since 1940; its wine making expertise has been passed down through three generations and is highly regarded by many wine experts, throughout the Italian and European trade market.
To learn more about us please feel free to ask either in our restaurant or through the contact form available on this website.
Contact us
- 58 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, CF11 9LL
- info@elgano.co.uk
- 029 2025 5853
- 07594 926554
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Monday - Thursday 5:30–10 pm
Friday - Sunday 12–2 pm, 5:30–10 pm
- Disabled amenities in the restaurant
- Parking
- It is often possible to park on the street or pay & display in Sophia Gardens