The restaurants that are open on a Monday in Cardiff and throughout Wales

If there is one question that we get asked more than any other at Find My Dine- whether it’s by visitors, locals or Chefs alike, it would be “where can I eat out on a Monday?” Traditionally, there are a number of reasons why so many restaurants choose to remain closed on a Monday; whether it’s financial, in the current climate- staff shortages in Hospitality, and we’re certainly all more aware than ever that a ‘work-life balance’ is essential.

But whether it’s your day off, you’re taking a well-earned break, you’re celebrating, or quite simply you fancy a night away from the pots and pans; here’s a list of where you can visit to treat yourself, and start the week off in style (we’ll keep adding to it, so if you notice a restaurant we’ve missed off let us know in the comments section):

(Last updated on: 18th May 2023)

Cardiff

• Asador 44, 14-15 Quay Street, Cardiff, CF10 1EA: 12pm to 3pm & 5pm to 11pm. Book a table via the website.
• Bacareto, 13 Church Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BG: 5pm to 11pm. Walks in or for larger tables, please book via email hello@bacareto.co.uk
• Bangkok Cafe, 207 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9AJ: 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Book a table via the website.
• Caesars Arms, Creigiau, Cardiff, CF15 9NN: 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm-10pm. Call 029 2089 0486 to book.
• Calabrisella, 154 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF11 9ND : 9.30m to 10pm. Call 029 2022 5839 to book.
• Calabrisella, 51 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, CF24 4HS: 10am to 10pm. Call 029 2022 7272 to book.
• Cardiff Market: Monday lunch. Traders include: Ya! Souvlaki, Nöglu, Thai Asian Delish, and Tukka Tuk Canteen – all walk ins.
• Casablanca Cardiff, 159 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3BQ. 9am to 10pm. Book via the link.
• Casanova, 13 Quay Street, Cardiff, CF10 1EA : 12 to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 10pm. Call 029 2034 4044 to book.
• Chai Street, 5 High Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AX: 12pm to 11pm. Call 029 2039 9399 to book.
• Ciccheti, 8 Station Road, Radyr, CF15 8AA: 10am to 2.30pm & 5pm to 9pm. Call 029 2084 8773 to book.
• Deli Fuego, 91-99 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3BN: 9am to 11pm. Book a table via the website.
• Don Don Yatai, 128a Cowbridge Rd W, Cardiff CF5 5BT: 12pm to 3pm & 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Bookings can be made via WhatsApp on 07935 852896, or 029 2056 0427 or Facebook.
• Le Monde, 60-62 St Marys Street, Cardiff, CF10 1FE: 12pm to 2.30pm & 6.30pm to late. Book a table via the website.
• Lezzet Turkish Kitchen, 106 St. Mary’s Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DX: 12pm to 10pm. Book a table via the website.
• Longa Turkish Cafe, 180 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3NB: 9am to 3pm. Book a table via the website.
• Malai Thai, 33 Caroline Street, Cardiff, CF10 1FF: 12pm to 10pm. Call 029 21157 093 to book or order a takeaway. Walk in tables available.
• Maria’s Greek Meze Bar and Taverna, 68 Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NP: 12pm to 10pm. Book a table via their website.
• Mount Fuji, 2 St Davids Way St Davids Centre, Cardiff, CF10 2EF: 12pm to 8.30pm. Call 029 2034 0333 to book.
• Milkwood, 83 Pontcanna Street, Cardiff, CF11 9HS: 8am to 5pm. Call 029 2023 2226 to book.
• Mint & Mustard, 134 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3LZ: 5pm to 11pm. Book a table via the website.
• Mowglis, 13 Penlline Road, Cardiff, CF14 2AA: 6pm to 11.30pm. Call 029 2062 8479 to book.
• Osaka, 201 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9AJ: 5pm to 10pm. Book a table via the website.
• Pasture, 8 – 10 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1BB: 12pm to 3pm & 5pm to 9.30pm. Book a table via their website.
• Pizzeria Villaggio, 73 Merthyr Road, Cardiff, CF14 1DD: 5pm to 9pm. Book a table via their website.
• Ponnuswamy, 129 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3BP: 5pm to 11pm. Call 029 2009 4094 to book.
• Porro, 22 High Street, Llandaff, CF5 2DZ: 8.30am to 9.30pm. Book a table via their website.
• Salkaara, 125 Station Road, Llandaff, CF14 2FE: 12pm to 2.30pm and 5pm to 11pm. Book a table via their website.
• Salkaara, 24 Wellfield Rd, Cardiff, CF24 3PB: 12pm to 2.30pm and 5pm to 11pm. Book a table via their website.
• Santiago’s Tapas (Church Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BG and 77A Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DD): 12pm to 11pm.  Book a table via their website.
• Saray, 164-166 City Rd, Cardiff CF24 3JE: 12pm to 11pm. Make a reservation request via their website.
• Saraztro, 57 Wellfield Rd, Cardiff CF24 3PA: 12pm to 11.30pm. Call 029 20490600
• Scaramantica, 2 Pen-Y-Lan Road, Roath, CF24 3PF: 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 11.30pm. Call 029 2047 1183 to book.
• Shaam Nights, 116 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3DQ: 12pm to 10pm. Book a table via their website.
• Slizza Pizza, 42 Llandaff Road, Cardiff, CF11 9NJ: 4pm to 11pm. Book a table via the website.
• Snuffliers, Barocco, 11 Wharton Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AG: 12pm to 9pm – walk in
• Stefano’s, 14 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff, CF11 9NR: 5pm to 9pm. Call 029 2037 2768 to book.
• Tenkaichi Sushi and Noodle Bar, 236 City Road, Cardiff, CF24 3JJ: 5.30pm to 11pm. Book a table via the website.
• The Dough Thrower, 591 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BE: 3.30pm to 9pm. Book a table via the website.
• The Corner House, 25 Caroline Street, Cardiff, CF10 1FF: 9am to 11pm. Book a table via the website.
• The Sorting Room, The Parkgate Hotel, Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DA: 12pm to 3pm & 6.30 to 9.45pm. Book a table via the website.
• Troy Meze Bar, 15 Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3NZ: 3pm to 11pm. Call 02920 499339 to book.
• Ty Madeira, 32 St Marys Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AB: 12pm to 10pm. Book a table via the website.
• Yakatori#1, Unit 10, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ: 12pm to 2.30pm & 5.30pm to 10pm. Book a table via the website.
• Yukiyan Sushi, 101 Woodville Rd, Cardiff CF24 4DY: 12pm to 10pm. Book a table via the website.
• Zi’s Cafe, 94-96 Woodville Road, Cathays, Cardiff CF24 4ED: 12pm to 2.30pm & 5pm to 10.30pm. Call 029 2115 3651 to book.

Aberystwyth

• Ultracomida, 31 Pier St, Aberystwyth, SY23 2LN: 11.30am to 3pm. Deli-based menu served. Walk ins only.

Bridgend

• El Prado, High Street, Laleston, Bridgend, CF32 0LD: 12pm to 2.3pm & 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Book a table via the website.
• Leicesters Restaurant, The Great House, 8 High Street, Laleston, CF32 0HP :12pm to 2pm & 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Call 01656 657644 to book.
• Poco Poco, 3 Elder Street, Bridgend, CF31 1AF: 12pm to 2pm & 6pm to 10pm. Call 01656 667999 to book.
• Steak & Stamp, 13 Pen-y-bont Road, Pencoed, CF35 5PY: 5pm to 11pm. Call 01656 860393 to book.
• Zia Nina, 28 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JD : 12pm to 2.30pm & 5.15pm to 11pm. Book a table via the website.

Caerphilly

• Castle Gate Indian Restaurant, 5 Castle View Shopping Centre, Caerphilly, CF83 1SN: 5pm to 11pm. Book a table via the website.

Newport

• Gem 42, 42 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4NY: 5.15pm to 10.30pm. Call 01633 287591 to book.
• Mamma Lina’s, 68 Trigwilym Road, Rogerstone, Newport, NP10 9EJ: 5.30pm to 10pm. Book a table via the website.
• Rafters, The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, NP18 1HQ:11.30am to 4pm. Book a table via the website.
• The Grill, The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, NP18 1HQ : 11.30am to 4.30pm & 5pm to 9.30pm. Book a table via the website.
• The Priory, High Street, Caerleon, NP18 1AG: 12pm to 2.15pm & 6pm to 8.15pm. Call 01633 421241 to book.
• The Rib Smokehouse & Grill, Coldra Court Hotel, NP18 2LX: 6.30pm to 9pm. Book a table via the website.
• Vittorio’s, 113-115 Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4ED: 5pm to 11pm. Book a table via the website.

Rhondda Cynon Taff

• Miskin Arms, Hensol Road, Miskin, CF72 8JQ: 12pm to 2.30pm & 6pm to 9.30pm. Call 01443 224346 to book a table.
• The Bunch of Grapes, Ynysangharad Road, Pontypridd, CF37 4DA: 12pm to 8.30pm. Book a table via the website.
• Trattoria, 9-11 Talbot Road, Talbot Green, CF72 8AD: 12pm to 2.30pm & 5.30pm to 9pm. Call 01443 223399 to book.

Swansea

• Madeira Restaurant, 46 The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5HG: 12pm to 10pm. Call 01792 470 000 to book.
• Nishimura Sushi & Noodle Bar, 83 Brynymor Road, Swansea, SA1 4JE: 12pm to 2.30pm & 5pm to 10pm. Call 01792 653222 to book.

Pembrokeshire

• Hwb Narbeth, Moorfield Road, Narberth, SA67 7AB: 5pm to 9pm. Visit the website for more details.
• Ultracomida, 7 High St, Narberth, SA67 7AR: 10am to 4pm. Walk ins only with buzzer system.

Vale of Glamorgan

• El Puerto, The Custom House, Penarth Marina, CF64 1TT: 12pm to 2.30pm & 6pm to late. Book a table via the website.
• La Cucina Cafe & Tapas Bar, 51 Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4HF: 9am to 5pm. Call 01446 722024 to book.
• Mint & Mustard, 33-34 Windsor Terrace, Penarth, CF64 1AB: 5pm to 11pm. Book a table via the website.
• Rocket & Rye, 30 High Street, Cowbridge, CF71 7AF: 12pm to 5pm. Book a table via the website.
• The Bear Hotel, High Street, Cowbridge, CF71 7AF: 11.30am to 2.30pm & 5pm to 8.30pm. Book a table via the website.
• The Hare & Hounds Bakery, North Road, Cowbridge, CF71 7DF: 8.30am to 5pm. Walk ins