A family-run restaurant with a comfortable setting and friendly service, Stefano's Ristorante Italiano is located on Romilly Crescent in Cardiff's bustling Pontcanna district. It also offers guests the option of dining al fresco on a heated patio.

A traditional Italian menu begins with starters of seared king scallops on a bed of sweet potato, garnished with crispy Parma ham and duck pâté with a hint of pistachio, served with orange and onion relish and toasted focaccia. Choices of pasta include tortelloni spinaci, handmade pasta parcels filled with spinach and ricotta cheese and drizzled with sage butter. Alternatively you could choose risotto capesante, a traditional dish of arborio rice with fresh scallops, sliced king prawns, white wine and roast garlic. Follow with substantial main course options of rack of lamb served with a mint and rosemary jus on a bed of creamed potato or wild Scottish venison in a red wine, onion and thyme sauce served on polenta mash with seasonal vegetables. Dessert of homemade tiramisu, mixed berry cheesecake or hazelnut chocolate profiterole will satisfy diners with a sweet tooth.
 
For something more elaborate, Stafano's also offers a tasting menu with a range of dishes for at least two diners.