We recently had the pleasure of visiting Carluccio’s in Cardiff Bay. We were instantly greeted with a warm welcome by Clare, who was the manager on shift that day.  She kindly showed us to our table and left us with menus to browse over. Carluccio’s is located close to the Bay and there’s plenty of glass windows surrounding the building, combining the feeling you are outdoors with the comfort of being inside. Good job, too, as it was hammering…

The Italian Cultural Centre Wales presents its second Italian Film Festival Cardiff 2016 (IFFC), which will run from the23-27 November at Penarth Pier Pavilion and Chapter Arts Centre. The Festival brings the very best contemporary Italian films to Penarth and Cardiff, this year showing nine feature films and a selection of short animated films, all of them premiering in Wales and the UK. These films explore the intimate, melancholic, romantic and humorous sides of Italy and examine how lives and…

Dads can exchange their unwanted, best kept unworn ties for a free Italian craft beer at all Carluccio’s this Father’s Day (Sunday 21st June). For each ‘dodgy dad tie’ handed in throughout the day, Carluccio’s will be offering an ice cold, well deserved incentive: a complimentary Reale or Cortigiana beer (330ml) when dining.   Treat Dad this Father’s Day with an Italian handmade chocolate lolly. Each artisanal milk chocolate lolly is hand decorated with a charming face to put a…

Enjoy an Italian themed 2 course supper with a glass of Prosecco on the most beautiful lake in Cardiff with gorgeous views with artists from Welsh National Opera serenading you during the evening. At The Terra Nova, Cafe Monday June 13th situated on Roath Park Lake, Lake Road West, Cardiff 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £25.00 each Proceeds to Welsh Hearts – The Heart Charity for Wales To book contact Welsh Hearts on 02920 786521 or email fundraising@ welsh hearts.org. ww.welshhearts.org/events

CARLUCCIO’S OPENS ITS DOORS IN MERMAID QUAY, CARDIFF BAY Carluccio’s is now open in Mermaid Quay. The second to launch in the capital of Wales, the new restaurant and foodshop brings the very best and true flavours of Italy to Cardiff Bay, just minutes from the city centre. Serving freshly prepared Italian food and drink all day every day, Carluccio’s at Mermaid Quay has whatever you fancy, whenever you fancy it. From breakfast and brunches through to leisurely lunches, the…