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Santiago's Tapas Cardiff

4.4 (888)
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
3 Church Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BG

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Santiago's Tapas Cardiff

4.4
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Cardiff

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Santiago's Tapas Cardiff.

4.4

4.4
(888)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Santiago's Tapas Cardiff is celebrated for its "excellent quality authentic tapas" and "excellent service" provided by "friendly and helpful" staff. Guests rave about the "superb quality dishes" and "great atmosphere," making it a "new Cardiff go-to." Despite a few criticisms, most diners enjoy "delicious, great value" meals with a "nice range of tapas."
888 Reviews
  1. Mark

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent staff very friendly and good food. Great place to eat.

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  2. Richard

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quality authentic tapas. Excellent service from our friendly and helpful waitress.

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  3. Elis

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The tapas was good value and the staff were absolutely lovely.

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  4. Sarah

    South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. A lovely knowledgeable waitress.

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  5. Juliet

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 28, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was awful, clearly the person cooking had never been to Spain or eaten tapas. The food lacked flavour or depth, it was salty & oily. Although the staff were pleasant they had no personality. We felt cheated going there when there must be so many great restaurants in Cardiff. Very very disappointing

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  6. Philip

    South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb quality dishes and great service. We keep coming back

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  7. Bobby

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are extremely attentive and helpful, which is just a bonus against such wonderful food! Delicious, great value, great setting, excellent value!

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  8. Kathleen

    South Wales10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice helpful staff Plenty of choice served hot very quickly.

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  9. Paul

    South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice range of tapas with a good range of beers and friendly staff

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  10. Debbie

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting Cardiff for a concert and couldn’t get into our usual favourite restaurant, how lucky, because this was fabulous! We often eat at tapas restaurants home and abroad and my husband’s octopus was the best he’s had. We had pre booked and felt extra lucky to be under the air con unit on a very hot eve! The service was fantastic - smiles, efficient and friendly. Prices were very reasonable. Our new Cardiff go to.

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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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Yes, Santiago's Tapas Cardiff is a popular choice for couples, with guests describing lovely, unhurried evenings, attentive service and delicious tapas.

Santiago's Tapas Cardiff feels like a cosy, small tapas bar, friendly, attentive staff and a buzzing atmosphere on busy nights give it a warm, authentic Spanish character.

For a quieter, more relaxed visit, aim for a Tuesday evening when guests report the restaurant felt calm; if you want to avoid the later rush, an early dinner around 5pm has worked well for visitors.

Santiago's Tapas Cardiff is an intimate, small dining room with regular tables and a few high tables (guests have mentioned sitting at high tables or by a window), and the venue accepts private parties.

For a quieter, more relaxed meal, choose a Tuesday evening, guests report the restaurant being noticeably quiet on Tuesdays.

Yes, Santiago's Tapas Cardiff welcomes private parties and can host group gatherings.

Tapas portions here are solidly satisfying, guests commonly recommend about 2–3 plates per person and report there being plenty of food for the table.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, slightly polished clothing rather than formalwear.

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A photo of Santiago's Tapas Cardiff restaurant

Santiago's Tapas Cardiff

4.4
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Cardiff

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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