Top 5 eating spots

Our Local Expert Says:

Funky sushi restaurant in a central location

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Grab your favorite sushi anytime at Wales' first ever conveyor-belt restaurant. Get a glimpse of all the food Zushi has to offer, as every plate makes its way around the restaurant on the Kaiten (conveyor belt). This is a great place to gorge on some delicious Japanese food, have a drink with friends or enjoy the free wireless internet access. Zushi provides something for everyone from the vegetarians to the calorie-counters and from sushi amateurs to the connoisseurs. A wide selection of drinks is also available. Check out the website for detailed descriptions of Zushi's many offerings.

Our Local Expert Says:

Delicious healthy grub perfect for busy shoppers

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Tucked into the arcade by the David Morgan department store on The Hayes, this vegetarian cafe has been running in Cardiff for 25 years and is a favourite place for lunchtime dining with veggies and non-veggies alike. It looks tiny from the front but go on in because there's plenty of seating inside, the pine farmhouse tables combining with the burgundy decor to give a homely feel. If you fancy watching the shoppers while you eat there are a few tables which spill out into the arcade. The homemade soups are particularly popular, and there's also a good range of salads, jacket potatoes and baguettes for those in a hurry as well as more substantial hot meals for those who want to sit a while.

Our Local Expert Says:

Hearty Italian served quickly, so perfect for shoppers on a mission!

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A good place for lunch in a hurry, Bella Italia Cardiff is a modern Italian restaurant situated right in the middle of town, close to Cardiff castle. The small tables are fairly closely packed but there's enough space for comfort, and in any case, you won't be sitting about here long. The service is fast and the food is standard Italian, decent sized helpings of pasta and pizza with some good ice cream sundaes (if you have room for dessert) and a wine list. The clientèle is mainly young; regular lunchtime and early evening offers make it a popular student haunt during term time.

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A lively bar and restaurant close to the New Theatre in Cardiff's city centre, Henry's offers a great atmosphere for a pre-club cocktail, post-concert supper, or even a casual Sunday lunch. Set lunches offer good value and an imaginative range of light meals are served throughout the day. Typical meals include Thai chicken, pasta and salad dishes with plenty to suit both meat eaters and vegetarians. There is an extensive wine list with wine sold by the glass or bottle.

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A smart, little coffee house in the middle of the city centre shopping area, Caffè Nero offers hot drinks and snacks all day long and is very popular with business people in the city. Tables spill out onto the pavement in summer months for a breath of fresh air while you relax, though the street outside is quite busy so you may be better off on one of the bar stools by the window. The early opening hours make this an ideal place to stop for a quick cuppa before work or a hard day's sightseeing.

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Housed in a 1920s building that was renovated a few years ago, this hotel offers small, basic but comfortable rooms. Expect to pay more for a private bathroom. The neighborhood itself is nondescript but convenient to anything in Midtown, including the Empire State Building just a few blocks away. Also, take a walk out to Lexington Avenue around 20th Street and you will be rewarded with a variety of cheap Indian restaurants and food shops. All guests receive daily maid service and clean linens.