# longa, Cardiff — Reviews > longa — Turkish Restaurant in Cardiff with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 299 Google reviews. Location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants/longa (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Turkish Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # longa Cathays, Cardiff [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5037325299724861488&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [longa restaurant](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110504863775246640481) Google's listing for this restaurant is currently flagged as **closed temporarily**. This isn't always accurate — please confirm directly before visiting. **In short:** longa is a Turkish restaurant in Cardiff, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 299 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 5 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About longa Longa serves Turkish food in the Cathays area of Cardiff. The menu includes dumplings, kibbeh, and menemen, alongside fresh bread. The restaurant is located within Vita Student Park Place. Bookings are accepted. Children are welcome, and dogs may be brought in. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [longa's own website](http://www.longacafe.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## What's nearby - New Theatre next door - Leonardo Hotel Cardiff 150m away - Park Plaza Cardiff 150m away - National Museum Cardiff 200m away - Cardiff University 500m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this Turkish restaurant's authentic and flavorful dishes, including popular items like dumplings, kibbeh, and menemen, with many highlighting the fresh bread. They also mention the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the friendly, attentive staff who provide excellent service. Guests appreciate the reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food, and the convenient location. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (299 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Cardiff Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1751955). [More restaurants in Cardiff](https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (299 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £30 [Visit official website](http://www.longacafe.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07460 709573](tel:07460709573) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cardiff **Plus Code** 9C3RFRMF+MX ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cardiff Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCardiff%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is longa any good? longa is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 299 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is longa dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at longa. ### Is longa good for children? Yes, longa is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at longa? Yes, longa takes reservations. ### How do I contact longa? 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