13 best restaurants in Cardiff

Asador 44 is where you go when you want to treat yourself. Chef-owner brothers Owen and Tom Morgan know exactly how to look after you. The space feels like a warm cocoon, all dark wood, copper accents, and hulking cuts of meat dry-ageing in a fridge that doubles as a centrepiece. The menu draws from the Spanish asador tradition, where meat takes the spotlight. Steaks are grilled over charcoal, gently smoked and perfectly rested. The prawn croqueta with charcoal mayo is a standout starter –…