01-05-2025
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Cardiff restaurant named in famous Michelin guide just five months after opening
Cardiff restaurant named in famous Michelin guide just five months after opening
The team behind Ember shared their excitement at the news
Ember was one of Cardiff's most hotly anticipated openings at the end of last year
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A restaurant in Cardiff has been named in the famous Michelin guide just five months after opening.
Ember in Pontcanna shared the news of their Instagram page, revealing that they had been included in the prestigious list which recommends diners where to eat all over the world. The guide's review of the restaurant praises it for its "straightforward ethos" when it came to cooking and "packing a punch" in its flavours. The full review by Michelin reads: "There's a welcome brightness to this neighbourhood restaurant in one of Cardiff's foodie suburbs.
"The simple décor includes light-wood furnishings and a white-topped counter, ensuring a clean, uncluttered feel.
"The cooking has a similarly straightforward ethos, looking fairly pared-back on the plate, but packing a punch in its flavours.
"Seasonal British ingredients and a notable Italian influence guide the menu, leading to daily made focaccia and a choice of pasta dishes – such as spaghetti topped with lovely red mullet."
On Instagram, the team behind Ember shared their excitement at the news. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here .
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With a photo showing the team standing outside the restaurant, the caption read: "Absolutely delighted to be included in the [Michelin guide].
"It's been an incredible first 5 months. We can't thank you guys enough for your support and welcoming Embers addition to the neighbourhood.
"Huge shout out to the amazing team, suppliers and most important our daily guests who have supported us! We have lots more to give and hope to see you all soon.
"Much love, [Chef Dave Killick]".
Ember in Pontcanna, Cardiff is owned by Tommy Heaney (right) and David Killick (left)
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The Pontcanna restaurant opened in December, in the same building where the popular restaurant Bully's once stood.
The restaurant is a collaboration between celebrated chef Tommy Heaney, who also runs Heaneys and Uisce in Pontcanna, and renowned Dave Killick, previously of the Heathcock in Llandaf.
Ahead of its opening, the restaurant aimed to combine the strengths of Killick's creative, nose-to-tail approach and expertise in pasta-making to create a laid-back, neighbourhood restaurant that will showcase the best seasonal, British ingredients.
To complement the food, Tuva Villa -the head sommelier at Heaneys and UISCE, put together an exciting wine list full of gems handpicked from across Europe, with the drinks offering also including draught lagers, local beers by the can, and a cocktail menu consisting of classics alongside a handful of Tommy's innovative creations.
Following its opening, our reporter went over to try out the dishes at Ember and wrote that the restaurant was "well worth the wait".
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They added: "If its menu and pure comfort cooking with high-quality ingredients stay the way it is, Ember will be a beacon of light in Pontcanna for a long time to come." You can read the full review here.
