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Spice Quarter in Cardiff is well- known for serving food that is both bold and refined. Decorated in warm shades of mustard and burnt orange that contrast with the polished wood on the floors and walls, the restaurant has a touch of luxury to it.

The kitchen draws attention to cuisines of different regions in India by combining unique spices and the best cooking traditions. The extensive list of starters has chicken, prawn and sheekh kebabs as well as patties and deep fried, batter coated cheese and potato slices, served with mint sauce. Main courses range from karahi chicken in a spicy garlic onion masala sauce, to lamb passanda, with its rich gravy of almonds and saffron.

If you are adventurous and enjoy spicy food, do try the fiery hot North Indian chilli garlic chicken while the much loved charcoal smoked aubergine cooked with onions, tomatoes and green peas is an interesting vegetarian option.

In the swinging city that is Cardiff, El Puerto is well to the fore. Its key position in the handsome former Customs House in Cardiff Bay certainly helps and a steady stream of favourable reviews and happy customers tells its own story.

Whilst the cuisine centres on Spanish dishes this is by no means the end of the story and culinary inspiration from around the Mediterranean is cheerfully and expertly called upon. The impression given is somewhere between a 20th century brasserie with overtones of bistro, though La Marine upstairs will not only enhance your view but also offer a more formal dining experience.

A fascinating wine list, almost suggesting that HM Customs House did not make a clean sweep when they vacated the premises.

For the lucky residents of Cardiff, Punitha's represents not just any Indian restaurant but an exclusive gourmet experience which is considered by many to be the epitome of fine South Indian dining in South Wales. The decor does away with the reds and oranges you can typically spot in curry houses and instead sports a refreshing combination of white and deep blue which is restful as well as sophisticated. Spices as well as chefs are imported directly from South India, so authenticity is never in question.

Amongst starters, you could try the chicken lollipops, wings marinated in garam masala and yoghurt and fried with corn flour before moving on to a main course of hot and spicy Chettinadu mutton curry with freshly ground chillies, coriander, fennel and coconut.  Finish the meal with payasam, a warm South Indian dessert made from sago, cashew nuts and milk. Wines on Punitha's list complement the food perfectly while the range of cocktails is exciting.

The Quality Hotel Cardiff is ideally located for business or leisure with easy access to Cardiff City Centre, South Wales and the M4. It is the perfect base to explore the many Welsh Castles, gardens, museums or the wonderful coastline of Wales; and guests there feel welcomed by the friendliness of the local people.

The Hillside Restaurant at the Quality Hotel is a modern refuge that offers a range of well-prepared popular dishes in a relaxed informal atmosphere. You can make your choice from either the carvery that offers traditional dishes to suit every taste, or alternatively the à la carte menu, which gives diners a chance to sample international as well as local dishes.

Alternatively, enjoy a light snack after a hard days work in the 'Valley Bar' or sunken lounge.

The hotel is a well known venue for wedding receptions and civil wedding ceremonies.