Canteen on Clifton Street Guestbook

Had lunch yesterday and was...

Paul Jones (paul@gorsaf.com) — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:12:00 UT

Had lunch yesterday and was pleasantly surprised, I was expecting a greasy spoon and got good, fresh pasta instead. I will be back. The evening menu looks very good, but I did notice that you don't take credit cards, which makes it more difficult.

I had the set evening menu -...

karen powell (k-m-powell@hotmail.com) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:04:00 UT

I had the set evening menu - pepper soup, mushroom pudding & white chocolate chesecake all of which was to die for!!! couldnt fault anything. my friend( a meat eater- had the spiced persian lamb) we both cant wait to return!!!!!!!!!!!!!! p.s the chefs are quite tasty also. x

Great web site. Leaving Oz to

Gareth Warfield (gareth.warfield@macquarie.com) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:23:00 UT

Great web site. Leaving Oz to visit Wales in April. Will make a point of visting and tasting the cuisine. Sounds an excellent venture, hope it all goes well. Do you have a kids menu ? Wine list could be improved with a good Aussie Shiraz ! Cheers, G.

sounds goodwill try soon!

SJ (info@ubizy.com) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:38:00 UT

sounds good

will try soon!

I have eated there quite a...

Philippa Mallett (philippa.mallett@holdermathias.com) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:31:00 UT

I have eated there quite a few times now since it opened and I think its fabulous. Anyone who is reading this without having been there is missing out.........its a must!

We thought that having a...

Paul & Menna (pauljohnsmith3000@yahoo.co.uk) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:20:00 UT

We thought that having a restaurant the did a 3-course vegan meal of an evening not 100yds from our front door would be something from the realms of fantasy. After all, where can you eat out if you are a vegan? And 3-courses???

Well, from fantasy into reality, as we found out at Canteen on Clifton Street, a new venture from Messers Thomas and Thomas (or Wayne and Tony to their friends).

Friendly, relaxed, good food, reasonable prices - what more could one ask for?

Vegan?

Oh yes!

We dropped by last night to...

Alvin & Meriel Jones (alvin.jones@ntlworld.com) — Sun, 2 Dec 2007 10:28:00 UT

We dropped by last night to try out the fare. Good food and service with friendly front of house people. Will keep an eye on the menu and pop in again.

Thanks for the vodka liqueur tasting.

All the best.

Alvin & Meriel

So nice to find somewhere to...

Heidy (heidyarnot@yahoo.co.uk) — Sun, 9 Dec 2007 12:08:00 UT

So nice to find somewhere to eat close to home. We were passing last night on our way for a curry in City Road and took a chance. Lovely cooked food; we will definately pop in again.

Truly the best of luck with...

Lionel, Lenka and Berenika (lionel.slade@geobureau.co.uk) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:17:00 UT

Truly the best of luck with the restaurant

The best BLT baguette I have...

Beth (Bethcauston@hotmail.co.uk) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:30:00 UT

The best BLT baguette I have ever had. Freshly prepared and the bacon was cooked just the way I like it. Many thanks!!!

We visited your restaurant...

Debbie and Roger Williams (debbie.williams10@ntlworld.com) — Sun, 6 Jan 2008 20:31:00 UT

We visited your restaurant for the first time last night, the first big night out in the New Year! We had a fabulous meal (we can recommend the Chillie Bean Parcel) and the choice of Starters was great too. Loved the personal touch when Wayne introduced himself, the general atmosphere, the quirky music and my husband appreciated the photography! This restaurant has all the ingredients for a huge success. We will certainly be back, especially with the promise of a change of menu every two weeks. It is good to escape Penarth at last!!

Hiyyyyaaaaa.I haven't...

David J Morris (morrice57@ntlworld.com) — Mon, 7 Jan 2008 01:12:00 UT

Hiyyyyaaaaa.

I haven't been to visit you yet as I've been working loads recently, but I'm looking forward to the pleasure. I've been a Vegetarian for 30 years and lived in Splott for the last 20. I lived in Hackney for 9 years and was used to having these kind of places nearby, so I'm in Heaven. Isn't Clifton Street at a turning Point with 'Simply Steve's' Deli/patisserie and 'Hungry Planet' Wholefood/alternative shop opening recently. I'll see you this week!

Really looking forward to...

Laura (l.mcnutt725@btinternet.com) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:46:00 UT

Really looking forward to trying the new menu. The meal we had a fortnight ago was delicious. Really enjoyed our night out and wish you sucess for the future.

After yet another fabulous...

janine and suzy (milf28@hotmail.co.uk) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:46:00 UT

After yet another fabulous evening at this cosy little restuarant,,i felt i had to say someting.Suzy and I hav been dining here almost every week since it opened and its just getting better and better!!! I have to say i have had my eyes and palette opened to vegetarian food.The meals are always tasty and full of fresh healthy ingredients,,beautifully presented,,generous portions aswell.The guys that run this restuarnt are really friendly excellent cooks who know their stuff,.Cant wait to see what next week brings....

We'd been looking...

Rachel (rachiek@ntlworld.com) — Sat, 2 Feb 2008 15:48:00 UT

We'd been looking forward to eating here for a while and we were not disappointed! Lovely, tasty, fresh ingredients on the lunch menu and good prices. It's a pity you're not open a bit later in the evenings though and gutted that there is meat served as I was expecting a vegetarian place.

hi, iv looked at your menus...

anon (anon@anon.com) — Tue, 5 Feb 2008 22:01:00 UT

hi, iv looked at your menus on this site after reading about you in buzz, im a chef working in cardiff and im actually jealous of how creative and interesting your menus are, braised oxtail is a fantastic dish, i hope you get the customers that will appreicate this food.

had an absolutely gorgeous...

Lyndsey Maiden (lyndsmaiden@yahoo.co.uk) — Wed, 6 Feb 2008 14:28:00 UT

had an absolutely gorgeous meal there a couple of weeks back, there were four of us and so we tried everything pretty much, was all fabulous. Look forward to visiting again soon!

Hiya chefs de village...

David J Morris (morrice57@ntlworld.com) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:10:00 UT

Hiya chefs de village (I'll tell you that story when I see you),

I've set up a 'Clifton Street is cool' page on Facebook. It's 3 days old and it's already got 48 members.

Check it out.

Dave 'grooveslave' Morris

I nicked a couple of your site photo's if that's altright ?

We had a Valentine's Day

Chris & Lib (chrisandlib@tiscali.com) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:25:00 UT

We had a Valentine's Day meal at the Canteen and loved it! Great food and really warm, friendly service. Will come back and eat again!

Canteen on Clifton St is my...

Victoria Nickerson (vnickerson@gmail.com) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:17:00 UT

Canteen on Clifton St is my new favourite place to eat. I had guests for the weekend, made a really late booking knowing nothing about Canteen and it was fantastic. I've been out for dinner with my vegetarain friend often enough to know how frustrating it is to have only one choice or make a meal out of starters. Love the fact that you've turned it on it's head and offer one meat dish among delicious veg. options. The mutton tagin was so flavoursome, I can still relive it in quiet moments.

have recommended you to everyone I know!

Thanks

Victoria

My boyfriend and i had the...

Olivia (oliviacharig@hotmail.com) — Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:58:00 UT

My boyfriend and i had the most delicious meal, in the nicest surroundings ever with you, on valentines day, the food was so nice and the staff were very friendly and so helpful. I have reccomended you to many people and will look forward to coming again soon :)

We visited on Valentines day...

Jayson + Amanda (jayson@green101060.freeserve.co.uk) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:52:00 UT

We visited on Valentines day and had a fantastic meal, without all the usual over priced tat that you get elsewhere. Very friendly chef and staff, and fast efficient service, A little gem!!!

the St patricks day feast -...

daniel richards (danielwynnerichards@hotmail.co.uk) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:48:00 UT

the St patricks day feast - the lads in the kitchen excelled themselves. The guiness and steak pie with the bread and butter pudding and chocolate sauce to follow? An instant classic. You would have to be considered clinically insane to have missed it. The chefs would have to be considered so if they never cook it again

Well done "the Canteen" - you're the best eatery in Cardiff bar none

What a find! This place was...

Laura (antlaura@tiscali.co.uk) — Sat, 5 Apr 2008 17:58:00 UT

What a find!

This place was perfect for catching up with old friends, eating great food and drinking wine - all excellent value. If only eating out was always this good! Only sad thing is that it's in Cardiff and I'm in Nottingham!

Well, blow me! What a find...

Lou Johnson (lou@wave-action.com) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:03:00 UT

Well, blow me! What a find...

Me and four of my best mates were on my hen weekend, staying further west near Llantwit Major. But as I'm Cardiff-born and bred, we thought a night reaping the delights of Welsh food-fare was required. The Canteen matched our expectations and more.

We were sat right by the kitchen, a let-down in any other restaurant, but here seeing the chefs weave their magic at work (& play) was all part of the culinary delight. The food was fast, fresh, tasty and very inventive. The five of us vowed to return, and that was before we'd even got to the sweet course. The Chocolate & Stout pudding really was the best desert any of us had ever tasted, and I'm really pleased to see the recipe for it on your download list - thanks. In one word, this place is SUPERB!!

Looking forward to my return trips to Cardiff where your food, music and ambience will definately be on the itinerary!!

many thanks.

Lou

Wonderful to find somewhere...

Kate (katecowbridge1@hotmail.com) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:21:00 UT

Wonderful to find somewhere different with such an interesting menu. Fantastic meal last night. Thank you!

I was one of the...

Sarah McGregor (troutie65@hotmail.com) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:48:00 UT

I was one of the "Girls" on Lou Johnson's hen night and I totally agree with her. The atmosphere and the food were great, especially the chocolate and stout pudding! I got very excited when I tasted it. Very kindly you said you would put it on the website and I'm glad to see you were true to your word. I will be making it as I've been telling everyone about how wonderful it is. Thanks again for a great night. X

Wow! A nearly all-vegetarian...

Stacey Anderson (private@hotmail.com) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:24:00 UT

Wow! A nearly all-vegetarian restaurant in Wales--and one that is offering a menu inspired by my very favorite restaurant from home: Millennium Restaurant!

I found a listing for Canteen on Clifton Street, followed the link, and had a wonderful time exploring your website, including Wayne's answers. Hooray for a restauranteur that understands the necessity of keeping cookware "vegetarian kosher".

I mapped the location and directions from my hotel and eagerly looked for the opening hours... only to find that--Darn!--not open tonight. It's my last night in Wales before I head to London and so I will, sadly, miss out on your Millennium menu.

I am a recent transplant from the San Francisco Bay Area and a vegetarian of 21 years. It's so hard moving from the epicenter of excellent cutting-edge vegetarian cuisine to, well, the land of black pudding. Eek!

So sorry to have not had the opportunity to sample your versions of recipes from my favorite place back home. Keep up the good work-- Cheers, Stacey

We experienced another...

debbie and roger williams (debbie.williams10@ntlworld.com) — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:29:00 UT

We experienced another wonderful foodie evening at Canteen last night while sampling Wayne's Italian menu. Loved the courgette cannelloni, the aubergine ripieni and the white chocolate risotto (fab). This restaurant is truly a culinary delight!! Also to be recommended is Wayne's singing!! If you haven't tried Canteen, make it a must this weekend.

Debbie and Roger Williams