
Castello Grill House
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About Castello Grill House
On City Rd in Cardiff, Castello Grill House is a Syrian restaurant built around charcoal-grilled dishes, and every meal ends with complimentary tea on the house. The menu includes a shish and kofta platter with both chicken and lamb, an Alinazik kebab and a mandi meal. Hummus comes with chicken shawarma, and the drinks list adds a Castello special smoothie made with frozen mango and yogurt. The kitchen serves its grills with freshly baked bread and homemade dips. For celebrations, the team arranges birthday tables with decoration and cake. Arabic and Turkish music plays in the background.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention complimentary tea on the house, mixed shish platter, kofta and generous portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention complimentary tea on the house, mixed shish platter, kofta and generous portions.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the mixed grill platters, with chicken and lamb shish, kofta, wings and lamb ribs served with bread and sauces, and several also name the mandi meal and the alinazik kebab. Close behind come generous portions and reasonable prices, which reviewers repeatedly tie to good value. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, and a few mention a manager who kept up with orders during a busy Iftaar evening. Smoothies and mocktails get a nod too, including the frozen mango and yogurt Castello special. On the downside, one reviewer found the alinazik sauce more sour than usual, and another said the dining room felt hot and humid, though fans were dotted around. Several close their reviews with the same detail: a complimentary tea on the house at the end of the meal, and one family describes a surprise birthday table with balloons, a banner, a song and chocolate cake.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the mixed grill platters, with chicken and lamb shish, kofta, wings and lamb ribs served with bread and sauces, and several also name the mandi meal and the alinazik kebab. Close behind come generous portions and reasonable prices, which reviewers repeatedly tie to good value. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, and a few mention a manager who kept up with orders during a busy Iftaar evening. Smoothies and mocktails get a nod too, including the frozen mango and yogurt Castello special. On the downside, one reviewer found the alinazik sauce more sour than usual, and another said the dining room felt hot and humid, though fans were dotted around. Several close their reviews with the same detail: a complimentary tea on the house at the end of the meal, and one family describes a surprise birthday table with balloons, a banner, a song and chocolate cake.
Featured reviews
- Zeynep Yagmur İnci
“Amazing food. Welcoming staff and generous portions. We tried hummus with chicken shwarma, vine leaves, steak and alinazik kebab. All was delicious, I found alinazik sauce a bit more sour than usual but still it was perfectly cooked and delicious. Thank you!”
- Mohammud Emrit
“5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an incredible birthday celebration at Castello Grill House! From start to finish, the food was amazing and the service was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to make my son's 12th birthday unforgettable. They organized a surprise table decorated with balloons and a birthday banner, played a birthday song for him, and served a fantastic slice of chocolate cake. The personal touch and warm hospitality made all the difference. Thank you to the whole team for making his big day so memorable! Highly recommended to anyone looking for great food and amazing service in Cardiff.”
- Nick Hawksley Blake
“The food was fantastic. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were great. Would definitely recommend here. Staff were very helpful - even giving us free tea at the end”
- D K
“So glad we found this gem of a restaurant. We had given up on city road, but this place is amazing. We have now been 3 times and each time the food has been amazing. The staff are incredible, from the lady manager to the waiting staff. Absolutely fantastic. Service is brillaint, nothing is too much to ask. Today we even got complimentary tea which was a nice gester after our meal. The prices are very reasonable and portions are gigantic. Very friendly and professional staff. As I said so far we have been 3 times and each time has been better than the last. Our new favourite restaurant in cardiff. 10/10”
- S H
“Food and service was amazing as always. Only thing was a bit of downfall was that it was awfully hot and humid inside. There were fans dotted around and that was appreciated. Thank you!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Castello Grill House is a vibrant Mediterranean and Syrian-inspired restaurant located in the heart of Cardiff. We specialise in freshly prepared charcoal-grilled dishes, steaks, and flavour-packed traditional favourites. At Castello, we pride ourselves on generous portions, authentic flavours, and warm hospitality. Every dish is made using quality ingredients and traditional recipes, served with freshly baked bread, homemade dips, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Whether you're joining us for a family meal, a casual dinner with friends, or ordering takeaway, Castello Grill House offers a relaxed dining experience with unforgettable taste. Castello Grill House — where flavour, tradition, and hospitality come together”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Parking
Location
Restaurants near Castello Grill House
- Hadramowt4.07160.1 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
lamb mandi, chicken mandi, mandi rice
- Shaam nights restaurant4.62,4890.1 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
hummus, fattoush, mixed grill
- Saray Restaurant4.52,6390.2 mi
complimentary turkish tea and dessert, bread and mixed meze, mixed grill
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castello Grill HouseWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.7932 | — | £10–20 | complimentary tea on the house, mixed shish platter, kofta |
| HadramowtVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.0716 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | lamb mandi, chicken mandi, mandi rice |
| Shaam nights restaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.62,489 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | hummus, fattoush, mixed grill |
| Saray Restaurant | 4.52,639 | 0.2 mi | — | complimentary turkish tea and dessert, bread and mixed meze, mixed grill |
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