Giggling Squid Cardiff

Just like it's counterpart in the bay, the city centre branch is absolutely excellent! The consistency between the two is quite remarkable actually! Their food has never disappointed and I find them to be especially good at cooking melt in the mouth pork, duck and squid. I highly recommend you try the caramelised pork belly and fried squid starters - they are out of this world. I'm also a fan of their duck main dishes like the duck confit and the rising star duck curry. This branch feels a bit smaller than the one in the bay, but still has a great atmosphere and I've always been able to do wall ins, even at busy times! Staff are always amazing and service is great. They've been great at helping navigate dietary intolerances as well. Honestly so complaints at all. It's a little on the pricier side, but the quality of the food and service are absolutely worth it! And if you aren't a big eater, just a couple of starters is also plenty of food! Can't recommend enough!

Our visit to Giggling Squid Cardiff was wonderful. The restaurant’s décor is full of colour and charm, that feels both elegant and relaxed. The food was exceptional. Every dish was bursting with flavour and beautifully presented. I tried the Greens salad and the prawn pad Thai. The food was tasty and fresh. The service was great too, friendly, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic. I would definitely like to return.

Tried this place soon after it opened in July 2023 and it was quite poor, which we put down to probable teething issues. Staff a bit average and quite a few things on the menu which were not available. This experience however was pretty much 10/10. Fantastic service from Lela who was smiley & attentive throughout. And the food in terms of portions and taste were stunning. Absolutely nothing to fault. We had the sharing street food platter for starters. Wife had a fish dish (squid) for her mains and me, the salmon paneang. Dessert also lovely with my wife getting a surprise complimentary chocolate gateau for her birthday (which I had mentioned on booking the table). Also added service charge was 7.5% which was more than reasonable for the food quality,service and ambience. Would choose to eat here again.

Fantastic experience overall! The squid and prawn starter was super flavourful and cooked perfectly. Service was excellent—friendly staff and quick food turnaround. The green Thai curry was rich and delicious, but the Pad Thai noodles were overly salty. We mentioned it, and fair play to the waitress—they remade the dish within 5 minutes and completely took it off our bill. The second version was spot on! Cocktails were amazing too—strong and tasty. Definitely recommend for a vibrant Thai dining experience.

During our stay at the Marriott in Cardiff, we explored the nearby streets and decided to try Giggling Squid. The first impression was wonderful—the interior is beautifully decorated with a floral theme, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff were very courteous and took the time to guide us through the menu, which we really appreciated. In terms of service and décor, everything was excellent and added to the overall dining experience. However, when it came to the food, we had quite high expectations but felt it didn’t quite live up to them. While it wasn’t bad, it just didn’t match the standard set by the ambiance and service. Overall, it was a good experience—lovely setting, attentive staff, but the food could have been more memorable.