Experts' Choice Award Asador 44
What the experts agree on
Asador 44 is Cardiff's go-to for charcoal-grilled Spanish fare, especially dry-aged steaks and fresh fish. The moody brick interior divided into intimate spaces—with prime seating overlooking the open kitchen or wine cave—adds to its appeal.
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"A dark, moody restaurant divided into lots of different areas; the best spots are overlooking the Asador, the cheese room or the glass-fronted wine cave" Full review
Independent "Asador 44, the restaurant famed for its northern Spanish grilled fare and meat-heavy menu, needs no introduction to Cardiff diners"
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Fodor's "Housed in a red-brick building near the Cardiff International Sports Stadium, this shabby-chic restaurant specializes in Spanish grills and wine. Try the Asturian cider-cured salmon to..." Full review
The Guardian "Cádiz comes to Cardiff in this boutique bolthole, whose nine rooms were added last year above acclaimed Spanish restaurant Asador 44. Mains range from Pyrenean milk-fed lamb to grilled..."
Independent "Asador 44 serves charcoal-grilled fresh fish and dry-aged steaks in cosy, brick-walled surrounds"
National Geographic "Lauded by the likes of Tom Parker Bowles, it serves leg of Castillian milk-fed lamb and salt-aged Welsh flat iron steak, masterfully cooked over a charcoal grill and accompanied by wine..."
