Celebrated table

Ffwrnes Pizza

A Cardiff Central Market staple since 2018, Ffwrnes Pizza serves wood-fired Italian classics from a bustling first-floor stall recognized by The Good Food Guide as a Local Gem.

The story

Ffwrnes Pizza in Cardiff: Wood-Fired Italian Classics in Cardiff Central Market

Wood fire and dough

Ffwrnes Pizza in Cardiff has built a steady following since opening in 2018 with a focus on wood fired Italian pizza. Guests choose from a set list of twelve pies while watching the flames shape each crust. The Fen Soz remains a consistent choice, resting on a thin chewy base layered with fennel heavy sausage, fresh basil, tomato, and mozzarella. A light char marks every edge while the center stays tender.

Overlooking the market floor

The stall occupies the first floor of Cardiff Central Market, placing diners above the daily trade of Welsh cakes and pierogi. Long wooden counters run beneath tall windows where you can watch vendors arrange their goods below. Soft drinks, coffees, and milky tea line the service area for those who prefer something alongside their meal. The elevated position turns a quick lunch into a quiet observation point.

Recognized for steady hands

The Good Food Guide named this market stall a Local Gem in 2026 for its consistent output and straightforward approach. Queues regularly form at the counter during peak hours, reflecting the steady pace of the oven. Staff slide fresh pies onto plates while keeping track of orders for the small gathering space. The recognition simply confirms what regular visitors already know about the quality of these Italian pies.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
The Good Food Guide
Local Gem

Details

At a glance

The Good Food Guide 2026 — Local Gem
Cuisines Italian, Pizza

History

On the record

2026
The Good Food Guide — Local Gem

Cardiff's covered market is a joy for lovers of cheap eats. The glorious Victorian building contains a thrilling mix of the old and new, selling all manner of enticements: from Welsh cakes to pierogi. Ffwrnes ('furnace' in English) has gained fame since opening in 2018. Queues often form at its first-floor stall where you choose from the list of 12 pizzas, then grab a stool at a wooden counter and take in the views over the market action below. Our 'Fen Soz' arrived straight from the wood-fired oven, with a thin, chewy base, browned crust and chunks of sausage bursting with fennel on top of fresh basil, tomato and mozzarella. Wash down your pizza with soft drinks, coffees or milky tea.

Established

Location

Find us

First Floor, Cardiff Central Market, St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AU
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Map showing Ffwrnes Pizza