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Indulge in the rich and diverse flavors of Calabria at Calabrisella in Cardiff! Immerse yourself in a variety of traditional Italian dishes for an authentic taste of Italy, transporting you to the lively Mediterranean. #ItalianCuisine #CardiffDining

Italianity

Traditional Home Cooked Italian Food: The core of your concept is centred around offering traditional, home-cooked Italian food. The focus is on avoiding the feeling of a generic chain or run-of-the-mill eatery. Each service is intended to feel like a special event, providing customers with an experience that transports them to Italy.

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Authenticity

Highlighting the genuine flavors in our recipes is our top priority, ensuring that each dish embodies authenticity and originality. #TrueTastes #AuthenticCooking

Tasty Recepies

Discover the art of authentic Italian cooking with our diverse selection of dishes. From classic pasta recipes to decadent desserts, immerse yourself in the flavors of Italy.

Italian Traditions

Italian food traditions are rich in history and flavor. From pasta to tiramisu, each dish tells a story. #ItalianCuisine #FoodCulture

Traditional Home Cooked Italian Food: The core of your concept is centred around offering traditional, home-cooked Italian food. The focus is on avoiding the feeling of a generic chain or run-of-the-mill eatery. Each service is intended to feel like a special event, providing customers with an experience that transports them to Italy.

Authentic Atmosphere: The goal is to create an atmosphere so authentic that, regardless of the restaurant's location, customers feel like they have stepped into Italy as soon as they enter. The décor, including murals, artefacts, and pictures of the Calabria region, adds to the authenticity of the Italian experience.

High-Quality Ingredients: You emphasize the use of the finest quality ingredients, prepared using traditional Italian methods. This commitment ensures that all dishes reflect true and traditional Italian cuisine.

Recruitment of Quality Staff: To make the concept work, you place a strong emphasis on recruiting high-quality floor and kitchen staff, with a preference for Italian staff. Floor staff are personally selected and trained, focusing on providing friendly service that contributes to the welcoming Italian ambience.

Simple and Rustic Décor: The restaurant's décor is described as simple and rustic, contributing to the overall charm of the Italian experience.

Cheerful and Friendly Atmosphere: Inside the restaurant, a cheerful and friendly atmosphere is cultivated. The musical repertoire, featuring a mix of Italian folk songs, classical favorites, and popular tunes, adds to the overall ambiance.

Competitive Pricing: Despite the focus on high-quality service and authentic experiences, you keep prices competitive. The emphasis is on building relationships with customers, encouraging repeat visits, and making dining at Calabrisella a regular, enjoyable experience rather than a special occasion.

Approachable and Courteous Front-of-House Team: The front-of-house team is described as approachable and courteous, aiming to create an after-dinner experience where customers can enjoy music and even dance, fostering a sense of community and connection.

Expansion Strategy: You express a firm belief in the sound strategic move of opening Calabrisella Concepts in different towns, regions, or countries. This suggests a vision for expanding the reach of your authentic Italian experience.

Originality

Our menu ranges from a creamy Italian espresso paired with one of all our lovely filled croissant to our English Italian style breakfast, to a quick take away Panini or you could sit in and experience our diverse menu, where you can decide between our handmade pasta, our real Italian pizza, one of Domenico’s specialities and so much more. We also have a “Gelataria" where you can enjoy the finest quality of the ingredients used to make our fresh Artisan Italian Ice cream. You can also see the Ice cream preparation process through the windows of our open laboratory on site.

The front-of-house team is described as approachable and courteous, aiming to create an after-dinner experience where
customers can enjoy music and even dance, fostering a sense of community and connection. To make the concept work,
you place a strong emphasis on recruiting high-quality floor and kitchen staff, with a preference for Italian staff. Floor staff
are personally selected and trained, focusing on providing friendly service that contributes to the welcoming Italian
ambience.

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