ENGLISH BREAKFAST
£7.50
Bacon, sausage, egg, beans, tomato, mushrooms, & Toasted bread (any extra item £1.50).
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
Bacon, sausage, egg, beans, tomato, mushrooms, & Toasted bread (any extra item £1.50).
VEGETARIAN ENGLISH BREAKFAST (V)
Hash brown, aubergine parmigiana, egg, beans, tomato, mushrooms & toasted bread (any extra item £1.50).
WELSH BREAKFAST IN THE ITALIAN WAY
An English breakfast with Welsh ingredients in an Italian style.
CORNETTO RIPIENO (V)
Croissant filled with different fillings (Chocolate, pistachio, Chantilly cream, sweet ricotta cheese).
CORNETTO SALATO
Savoury croissant (ham and cheese).
CORNETTO VEGETARIANO (V)
Savoury croissant (fresh tomato and mozzarella cheese).
OMELETTE ALL' ITALIANA
Eggs omelette with ham, mushrooms and cheese.
OMELETTE VEGETARIANA (V)
Eggs omelette with mixed vegetables and cheese.
OMELETTE CALABRISELLA
Eggs omelette with Mozzarella cheese, nduja & italian sausage.
TEA
FLAVOURED TEA
AMERICANO
LARGE AMERICANO
ESPRESSO
ESPRESSO MACCHIATO
DOPPIO ESPRESSO
DOPPIO ESPRESSO MACCHIATO
CAPPUCCINO
LARGE CAPPUCCINO
LATTE
CIOCCOLATA CALDA
MOCHA
TEA
AMERICANO
ESPRESSO
ESPRESSO MACCHIATO
CAPPUCCINO
LATTE
HOT CHOCOLATE
DOPPIO ESPRESSO
DOPPIO ESPRESSO MACCHIATO
MOCHA
PINA COLADA
Pineapple juice, Bacardi rum, Malibu & coconut syrup.
PORN STAR MARTINI
Vanilla vodka, Passoã liqueur, lime, passion fruit puree & served with shot of prosecco.
DAIQUIRI
(strawberry, coconut, passion fruit) Rum, lime juice & choose your flavour.
NEGRONI
Campari, martini rosso, gin & angostura, slice of orange.
HENDRICK`S TONIC
Hendrick's gin, tonic water & slice of lemon.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, kahlua, shot espresso & sugar syrup.
APEROL SPRITZ
Italian Aperol, Prosecco & soda, slice of orange.
CAMPARI SPRITZ
Campari, prosecco & soda, slice of orange.
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
Limoncello, prosecco & soda, slice of lemon & mint.
PINK GIN SPRITZ
Pink gin, lemonade & prosecco, fresh strawberry & slice of lemon.
CALABRISELLA
Strawberry puree, pomegranate juice & fresh strawberry.
SUNRISE
Orange juice, strawberry puree, slice of orange.
COCCO PASSIONE
Coconut syrup, pineapple juice, passion fruit puree.
LIQUEUR COFFEE
Liqueur coffees with one of our liqueurs. (Italian, French, Irish)
ITALIAN AMARI (50ML)
An Italian herbal liqueur that is commonly consumed as an after-dinner digestive.
WHISKEY, BRANDY, GRAPPA (25ML)
COCA COLA/DIET/ZERO (33CL)
FANTA (33CL)
SPRITE (33CL)
MINERAL WATER STILL/SPARKLING
SODA WATER (20CL)
TONIC WATER (20CL)
TANGO APPLE/CHERRY (33CL)
CHINOTTO (33CL)
MELOGRANO (33CL)
LIMONE (33CL)
ARANCIA ROSSA (33CL)
ORANGE JUICE
APPLE JUICE
PINEAPPLE JUICE
PEACH JUICE
PEAR JUICE
ICHNUSA (33CL)
PERONI (33CL)
PERONI 00 (33CL)
HALF PINT MORETTI (28CL)
PINT MORETTI (56CL)
PERONI GRANDE (62CL)
HOUSE WINE RED/WHITE/ROSE
BARBERA
A ruby-red Barbera with intense violet highlights. It boasts an intense, fruity, and vinous aroma with notes of red berries. On the palate, it's soft, refined, fruity, fresh, and highly drinkable.
NERO DI TROIA
Fresh flavours of blackberries and plum, complemented by delicate hints of spices. It is easy drinking, with a well-balanced profile featuring soft tannins and a pleasant finish.
MERLOT
A red wine with an intense and characteristic aromatic profile, showcasing fruity forest notes and ethereal balsamic sensations. On the palate, it is harmoniously dry, savoury, and well-structured.
CIRO ROSSO
Red wine from Calabria, Fruity bouquet, with flavors of cherry and currant.This organic wine presents itself with a ruby red of extraordinary intensity.
PINOT GRIGIO
Fresh citrus and pear flavours, accompanied by delicate hints of honeysuckle. With a touch of sweetness and a softer profile than a normal Pinot Grigio, it remains crisp and impeccably balanced.
CHARDONNAY
This Chardonnay exhibits tropical fruit flavours of passion fruit, complemented by subtle notes of stone fruits and blossom. The wine is well balanced, showcasing a harmonious interplay between fruit and acidity, with a pleasant finish.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
A white wine with an impressive aromatic profile and a dry, velvety taste. This refined wine reveals scents of sage, elderflower, grapefruit, and exotic fruit. On the palate, it opens up with pleasant citrus and herbal notes.
CRITONE
Calabrian wine with a mixture of Chardonnay grapes and Sauvignon Blanc, the result is a combination of aromas of citrus, stone fruit and passion fruit, while the long finish bring notes of spice.
PROSECCO
A delightful sparkling wine from Italy, known for its light, fruity flavour and effervescent bubbles that make it a perfect choice for celebrations.
BRUSCHETTA (V) (VG)
Toasted bread with fresh tomato, garlic, basil & olive oil.
BRUSCHETTA MIX CALABRISELLA
3 different toasted breads: nduja / tomato, basil, garlic & olive oil / gorgonzola cheese and Calabrian sausage.
FOCACCIA DI CAPRA (V)
Traditional Genovese focaccia served with peppers and goat cheese.
FOCACCIA WITH NDUJA
Traditional Genovese focaccia with warm Calabrian Nduja.
CAPRESE (V)
Fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil & olive oil.
CALAMARI
Deep fried squid served with lemon.
POLPETTE
Beef meatballs in tomato sauce with Italian seasoning & red wine served with bread.
PARMIGIANA (V)
Typical Italian aubergine baked in tomato sauce with mozzarella cheese & parmesan cheese.
FRITTO MISTO
Mixed deep fried fish served with mixed rocket salad and cherry tomatoes.
ANTIPASTO MISTO CALABRESE
Traditional antipasti mix.
ARANCINO FUNGHI (V)
White rice with bechamel sauce, cheese & mushrooms. Served with a seasonal mixed salad.
ARANCINO MELENZANE (V)
Tomato rice with aubergine & mozzarella cheese. Served with a seasonal mixed salad.
ARANCINO SALSICCIA & NDUJA
Tomato rice with Italian sausage, Nduja & mozzarella cheese. Served with a seasonal mixed salad.
ARANCINO BOLOGNESE
Tomato rice with Bolognese sauce & mozzarella cheese. Served with a seasonal mixed salad.
ARANCINO 4 FORMAGGI (V)
White rice with a mix of four cheese. Served with a seasonal mixed salad.
LASAGNA
Typical Italian beef lasagna with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & parmesan cheese.
PASTA AL POMODORO (V) (VG)
Traditional Neapolitan tomato sauce & basil.
PASTA VEGETARIANA (V) (VG)
Tomato sauce with garlic, mushrooms, courgettes, aubergine & peppers.
PASTA BOLOGNESE
Traditional Bolognese sauce.
PASTA CARBONARA
Pancetta, eggs, white wine, parmesan cheese & black pepper.
PASTA AMATRICIANA
Tomato sauce, onion, pancetta & red wine.
PASTA ARRABBIATA (V) (VG)
Garlic, chilli & tomato sauce.
PASTA POLPETTE
Beef meatballs in tomato sauce, red wine & Italian seasoning.
CANNELLONI RICOTTA E SPINACI (V)
Traditional Italian Cannelloni filled with ricotta cheese and spinach cooked with bechamel and tomato sauce.
STROZZAPRETI CALABRESI
Traditional Calabrian handmade pasta in tomato sauce, red wine, Italian sausage & nduja.
SCIALATELLI DI MARE
Traditional Neapolitan handmade pasta scialatelli with mixed fish, shellfish in cherry tomatoes & white wine.
BIANCANEVE (V)
Mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola cheese, scamorza cheese & parmesan cheese.
BRUTALE
Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella cheese, nduja, gorgonzola, aubergine & Calabrian spianata salami.
CALABRISELLA
Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella cheese, nduja & sun dried tomatoes.
QUATTRO STAGIONI
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, olives, ham & artichokes.
CAPRINA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, caramelized onion & nduja.
COTTO
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, cooked ham & mushrooms.
DELLO CHEF
Mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola cheese, goat cheese, smoked scamorza cheese, nduja, walnuts, honey, Calabrian spianata salami & parmesan cheese.
HAWAIIAN
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, cooked ham & pineapple.
INFERNO
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, nduja, Calabrian spianata salami, black olives & chilli.
MANDRILLO
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken in bbq sauce, mushrooms, peppers & onion.
MARE
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mixed fish & shellfish.
MARGHERITA (V)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano, olive oil & fresh basil.
MILANO
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, stracchino cheese & salami Milano.
NAPOLETAΝΑ
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, capers, anchovies, black olives & oregano.
ORTOLANA (V)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese with seasonal roasted vegetables.
PARMA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parma ham, rocket salad & shaved parmesan cheese.
PARMIGIANA (V)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, smoked scamorza cheese & aubergine.
PATATA (V)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, crushed potatoes, spinach and finished with shaved parmesan cheese.
ROMA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese.
VEGANA (V) (VG)
Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella cheese, olives, peppers & artichoke.
PANINO CAPRESE (V)
Vine tomato, buffalo mozzarella cheese & green pesto.
PANINO MILANESE
Deep fried chicken breast in breadcrumbs, lettuce salad & marie rose sauce.
PANINO VEGANO (V) (VG)
Vegan mozzarella cheese, spinach, mushrooms & grilled aubergine.
PANINO REGGINO
Italian sausage, Calabrian Nduja & mozzarella cheese.
CRISPELLINE
fried small pizza doughballs with oregano and salt
PATATINE FRITTE
chips
PATATINE FRITTE WITH TRUFFLE OIL & PARMESAN CHEESE
GARLIC BREAD
GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE
GARLIC PIZZA BREAD
GARLIC PIZZA BREAD WITH CHEESE
PANE
bread
OLIVE
olives
PANE & OLIVES
TOMATO, ONION, BASIL AND OREGANO SALAD
INSALATA MISTA
mixed salad
INSALATA MISTA GRANDE
large mixed salad
NDUJA
GARLIC MAYO
HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE
GARLIC OIL
TIRAMISU
CANNOLO SICILIANO
AFFOGATO
GELATO (3 SCOOPS)
Calabrisella in Cardiff’s vibrant Pontcanna neighborhood offers a delightful journey into the heart of authentic Italian cuisine. Nestled at 154 Cowbridge Rd E, this charming restaurant brings the rich flavors of Calabria straight to your plate, blending traditional recipes with contemporary flair. The Calabrisella Canton menu boasts a diverse selection of dishes, from hand-stretched pizzas to expertly prepared pasta, all made with high-quality ingredients.
Start your meal with a refreshing appetizer, such as the crispy Arancini or the Bruschetta al Pomodoro, a classic choice with ripe tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. For main courses, the Tagliatelle alla Calabrese stands out, with its homemade pasta smothered in a rich, spicy ‘nduja sausage sauce, offering a perfect balance of heat and depth. Another must-try is the Pizza Calabrese, topped with cured meats and peppers, bringing an explosion of flavors with each bite.
The restaurant’s atmosphere enhances the dining experience, with its cozy interior and welcoming service, making it an ideal spot for both intimate dinners and casual gatherings. The Calabrisella Canton menu also features a curated wine list, showcasing Italian wines that pair seamlessly with the dishes.
What sets Calabrisella apart from other Italian eateries in Cardiff is its focus on authentic Calabrian flavors. The use of nduja, a regional sausage, and other locally sourced ingredients brings an authenticity that many competitors lack. While the menu may be slightly pricier than some, the quality and care put into each dish justify the cost.
For dessert, don’t miss the Tiramisu, a rich yet light finish to your meal, and a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to excellence. Whether you're a fan of classic Italian dishes or looking to try something new, Calabrisella offers an unforgettable dining experience.