Dirty gnocchi (Cardiff Market)

You're walking through Cardiff Market on St Mary Street, past the fishmongers and flower stalls, when you catch the smell of butter and sage. That's your cue to find Dirty Gnocchi tucked into the market's beating heart. The concept's straightforward but executed with real care: they take potato gnocchi seriously, treat it like the blank canvas it deserves to be, and pile it high with proper sauces and toppings that actually work together. It's the kind of place where you come in hungry and leave feeling genuinely satisfied, not just full. The vibe is casual and unpretentious—standing room or perch where you can, grab your bowl, and tuck in. This is market food done right: quick enough for lunch, good enough to come back for.