Parallel by Pasture

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  lily l

  ·2 months ago

  “Waited for the food about 50 minutes. The carrot which recommended by the waiter was not good at all, way too sweet, I only had a bite, the chicken and cauliflower were very good, the monkfish was good but the chickpeas sauce was way too salty, the bread was good and I was surprised how much beef fat would have got on the bread if not asking for having it on the side. Most of the restaurant which has good service would have taken it off the bill but the waiter only said, oh the taste was not for everyone… wouldn’t recommend unfortunately.”

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  Philip Kapitula

  ·5 months ago

  “Amazing place, great food, everything was so good. The fillet steak was cooked to perfection as ordered medium rare, but sadly the ribeye was overcooked and a bit dry. Besides that, all sides and entrées were delicious. If the consistency in the steaks were on spot, then definitely a 5-star. Would return.”

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  Justine Saunders

  ·5 months ago

  “I love a grill with a twist and this doesn’t disappoint. Very happy with the small plate selection of leek croquettes (the black garlic paste set the dish off), BBQ scallops with hazelnut brown butter and the slow-grilled carrot which was a meal in itself. Didn’t have room for the duck leg but I snapped a pic instead. It’s all heading in a five star direction with some great attention to detail and thoughtful service.”

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  Sinthia Debroy

  ·6 months ago

  “Booked Parallel by Pasture for our 7th anniversary and it absolutely delivered. Sat at the chef’s counter which was the best decision we made — possibly in 7 years of relationship xD Josh our server was warm, welcoming and walked us through the menu brilliantly. The famous carrot starter is legendary for a reason (that cashew sauce base — chef’s kiss). The T-bone to share was incredible, but the real dark horse? The rösti fries with dashi mayo. One of the chefs explained how labour-intensive they are and honestly, we ate the rest of them with a new level of respect. Got to chat with two of the chefs throughout the night — genuinely lovely humans. The vibe was immaculate from start to finish. Dessert had beef fat caramel which sounds alarming and tastes amazing. Would’ve loved a little anniversary surprise but truly, no complaints — just an excuse to come back sooner. 10/10, will return, already thinking about it.”

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  Kevin Ellis

  ·6 months ago

  “Fantastic meal at Parallel this evening! Went for the selection of small plates. Delicious! 😋 That’s the best tasting carrot I’ve ever had. 😂 We highly recommend this place.”

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  Robert Parfitt

  ·7 months ago

  “We had prebooked and glad we had. We went on a Wednesday and it was soon full this place gets busy. Noise level was a bit much at one point but the service and food was excellent. Our server Richie was excellent and talked us through the menu and portions size etc. Food was fast but well presented and cooked to perfection. Stunning 😍 Service was top notch. Only down sides was the noise levels and the table size but definitely worth a vist food was excellent.”

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  Johnny Vedmore

  ·7 months ago

  “I have a new rule. I’ll only review a local restaurant on my third visit, unless I decide never to visit again. First of all, i have to mention the staff. There’s obviously someone committed to good human resource practices, and some fine management. The staff have a buzz about them. Parallel is only a thin restaurant, so you encounter each member of staff on multiple occasions throughout a visit. They were genuine, interested in their customers, and they look to help. I had actually been on 4 occasions, each time as a walk in, but one of the occasions the place had been packed to the rafters. It is definitely best to book in advanced, however, I had a 3/4 strike rate, which is quite impressive. Two of the times I sat next to the bar and had some very friendly and funny banter with the staff. The chefs are cooking your food right in front of you. They have a combined bar and open kitchen out the front. It’s a very snazzy and well designed little eatery. Each time I ordered the same dishes: Rosti Fries, Bone Broth, and the Sar Chui Pork Chop, ordered alongside a Double Dutch Ginger Beer. Each time, the guys at Parallel have totally rocked every single part of the experience. They’ve proven to be accommodating, charming and very consistent. I believe consistency is everything in this industry. I worked in hotels and restaurants for over two decades, including Hilton restaurants like in the culinary capital of France, Lyon. The best restaurants I’ve worked in have been so because of their consistency. Parallel knock this test out of the proverbial park. The Rosti’s are absolutely fantastic in texture, with a slight crunch on the exterior and a soft middle. The seasoned mayonnaise based sauce which comes with the simple potato side is perfect in combination. The broth was unexpectedly tasty. I was pretty much blown away by it. I saw another man have a sneezing fit on the very flavoursome dish. In my opinion, spiced broth is meant to evoke that reaction. Finally, for mains each time I ordered the Char Sui pork dish which comes pre sliced and swimming in a fantastic, sweet sauce. The meat is cooked and seared to have a tender middle and a perfectly charred outer layer. It’s a taste explosion. I am very impressed by everything I’ve tried so far. I expect to try much more when I can. Each time I’ve visited, I’ve had to ask for a slice of bread to help with the abundance of sauce. They have furnished me with warm sour dough slices on each occasion. This place is a total pleasure. Officially it’s named Parallel by Pasture, which is the fine dining steak house restaurant next door. After trying both, I can tell you that I prefer Parallel over their namesake neighbours Pasture. The price may be a little steeper than the average, but it’s well worth it. Absolute gold!!! Again, the management is excellent.”

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  Paul Meek

  ·9 months ago

  “Food here was very good. Such a variation of taste and flavours. We opted for the chefs favourite option which consisted of 7 menu items. Drinks were also on point with some very well made cocktails. Only contradiction was the space was a little cramped often being bumped as people walk past. We were invited after the meal to goto a private cocktail bar in Pasture. The drinks there were out of this world. Overall a great experience.”

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  Simon & Helen Thomas

  ·9 months ago

  “This is one of my son's top restaurant choices in Cardiff and we were celebrating so, even though it was a dark and dreary Tuesday, it was a great option. The dishes on offer were very familiar to him, and he recommended various small plates including flatbread, padron peppers, croquettes, etc. All perfectly executed and delicious. We shared an amazing porkeat dish - perfectly charred and tender - and a fish dish between the four of us, and both were superb. Ritchie, our waiter, was attentive and a real pleasure. Great food. Great restaurant. Will be back soon...”

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  Maria Zahharova

  ·11 months ago

  “Parallel by Pasture delivers beautifully crafted dishes that feel both modern and comforting in stylish and relax sitting. The standout of the lunch was BBQ scallop, beautifully caramelised, smoky and incredible balanced. The short rib croquettes were another highlight - crisp and rich in flavour, same as beef carpaccio on soft milk bread with capers and mustard seeds. Everything is plated with real artistry and counter seating adds to the charm. Beyond the food, customer service was truly outstanding - warm and attentive. Combined with everything, Parallel is an exceptional place to dine in Cardiff.”

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