Giovan Cangelosi and Domenica Perico, who own Bella Ciao, said the family ordered T-bone steaks and double pudding portions, then left without paying their £329 bill.
“When something like this happens, for us, it’s completely destroying,” Ms Perico said at the time.
Speaking after the hearing, the restaurant manager said they were pleased with the outcome and had had messages of support “from all over the world”.
The court was told that Bernard and Ann McDonagh, who have three children under 16, both have previous convictions for theft and fraud.
They have been released on bail while reports are prepared and will be sentenced on 29 May at Swansea Crown Court.
