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Santiago's Tapas Cardiff, Cardiff,

Santiago's Tapas Cardiff

4.1
4.1
824 Reviews
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Santiago's Tapas Cardiff is an authentic Spanish and Cuban restaurant in the heart of Cardiff. Specialising in Tapas, this independent, family run business offers a genuine Latin dining experience. We use the finest Spanish and local ingredients and produce. Come and enjoy the Spanish hospitality at Santiago’s.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    029 2022 6666
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 824 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • South Wales

    Healthy

  • South Wales

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Value

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for brunch

  • Cardiff City & County

    Healthy

  • Cardiff City & County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for fine wines

  • Cardiff City & County

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Santiago's Tapas Cardiff offers a delightful dining experience with "lovely staff and amazing food." Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "value for money" with gluten-free options available. While the tapas are generally "fresh and tasty," some patrons suggest enhancing the authenticity of flavors and improving dish timing for an even better experience.

824 Reviews
  1. Karen

    South Wales

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Santiago’s for it’s food and have never had cause to complain before now. On this occasion the service was lacking. It was great until we had received our main food then we couldn’t get the waitress to come to us after that so we gave up and went to the bar for the bill. We sat there for quite a long time before giving up and other customers around us did the same thing. We would’ve had dessert and another round of drinks but their loss. My husband caught her eye but she didn’t come near us. It won’t stop us visiting again but I hope they’ll take note

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  2. Aneirin

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had just the most amazing time at this restaurant! The food was oh good quality but still kept the home cooked feeling. Service was quick and attentive. Would recommend to everyone!

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  3. Katie

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food and service but so many fruit flies and women’s toilets out of service 😫😫😫

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  4. Sally

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff and amazing food! We will definitely go again!

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  5. tony

    VIP

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good value tapas. Gluten free selection too. Service was excellent and wine list was also good value.

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  6. Ruta

    Bath

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The meal was subpar; the food tasted as though it had been microwaved. The Spanish omelet was dry and lacked flavor, while the paella was soggy, and the chorizo was dry in places, further suggesting microwaving, which is surprising given the open kitchen. The prawns in mushrooms were swimming in old oil; £8.80 for four small prawns and thinly sliced mushrooms in a hot bowl of oil is exorbitant. The overall pricing was excessive, and while the dishes purported to have a Spanish influence, they lacked authentic Spanish taste and presentation. We will not return.

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  7. kelly

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, would recommend to all! Great food and great service

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  8. Lewis

    Nottingham

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic really nice but the service was poor

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  9. Eleri

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to Santiago’s at least 6 times and never had a bad meal once service is fast efficient and delicious. The setting also great only thing I can think of is maybe add more dishes options to the Tapas menu other than that it always outstanding.

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  10. Robert

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff were friendly and helpful Service very prompt and efficient. Food generally hot and tasty.

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Santiago's Tapas Cardiff is rated 4.1 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Santiago's Tapas Cardiff

3 Church Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BG

Additional information

  • Area
    Cardiff
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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