A new Italian restaurant is set to open in Cardiff city centre. Terra Mare, which is a chic restaurant that promises to bring the authentic flavours of Puglia in southern Italy to the Welsh capital’s vibrant dining scene, will open its doors for the first time on Friday, October 11.
Foodies will be able to locate the new restaurant at a former cocktail bar on the High Street, only a stone’s throw away from Cardiff Castle. A first look into the restaurant has shown that Terra Mare has transformed the space, which now boasts a fifty-cover dining room, with additional seating in the bar area at the front and on its outdoor terrace.
The restaurant will also include cosy booth seating for a more intimate dining experience, a feature bar and wine display cabinets. The menu promises to reflect the “vibrant flavours” and “rich culinary heritage” of Puglia. It will include signature dishes such as colombaccio alla cacciatora – wood pigeon breast & leg, with squash, burnt leek, shaved cacao; zuppa di pesce alla gallipolina – cuttlefish, mussel and langoustine stew with sea herbs and croutons; aubergine parmigiana with roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and spenwood; and polpo alla griglia – grilled octopus with nduja and cannellini beans.
At the helm will be chef Francesco Germinario, who is of Puglian descent and has worked in many top London kitchens. Diners will be able to indulge in a few small plates, a set menu or the full seven-course taster experience. A set menu will offer two courses for £25 or three courses for £30. Meanwhile, in the bar area, there will be a range of crafted cocktails, draught beer and premium wines on offer.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring the essence of Puglia to Cardiff,” said Daf Andrews, Co-Founder of A&M Hospitality Group. “Whether people are booking in with us for the full seven-course experience – or just walking into our bar area for a quick glass and a bite to eat – we hope to offer something for everyone.” Bookings are now open at https://terramare-amh.com. You can also follow the restaurant on Instagram at instagram.com/terramarerestaurant.