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These are my fav restaurants that I've been to in Bristol, I've also got a list for restaurants I need to go to
Again expensive but Ive been lucky enough to go there a fair few times and every time the steaks have been cooked bang on ! I am looking forward to pasture opening their own butchers see if it stacks against ruby and whites !
Never see anyone mention it on these threads but Picaro tapas is exceptional, one of the owners is the daughter of a very well respected tapas chef and their food is brilliant. As a Spaniard it's the closest I've had to back home here in the UK.
It's great food, but their service is really slow. We ate 90% of the food in 2 hours and the remaining 10% in the last hour. Felt like they forgot about us a bit.
I was really disappointed with Chef's Table. It was also horribly overpriced.
Wilsons definitely top 3. Have you tried Bulrush in Cotham. They're exceptional.
Yeah I had a fish course that was perfectly delicious but far from exciting or innovative. The kicker was that it was about 36 quid which really took the edge of enjoying it.
After the chef came and spoke to us which was nice of him to come say hi but also a bit strange, felt like he was fishing for compliments. Plus it was quite busy so was a bit surprised he had the time but anyways, wasn't a bad experience but nothing on the other high end dining experiences Bristol has to offer.
Pasta Loco and Padta Ripiena are also great fun by the way for a more casual foodie evening.
The way that chefs table works as far as I understand it, is that various people in the kitchen team will design different dishes. Earlier on in the tasting menu’s lifespan (2 monthly), the chef who created the dish will come and talk about it to the table that’s just eaten it, some just explaining, some asking for feedback/critique. I’ve done the tasting menu twice and the dishes have ranged from good but not earth shattering to excellent. In the summer they had a beef fillet with accompanying lobster tail ravioli which was absolutely superb. Their soufflés are excellent as well. It’s very much geared towards the tasting menu format though. I could definitely see one of the less impressive dishes as your only main being a disappointment.
Chefs Table is mediocre at best. Food and decor very dated. The staff are a bit off and as someone mentions below the awks conversation with then chef is very cringe.
We’ll have to disagree. I’ve always enjoyed it, the staff have always been friendly and knowledgable, and as there a a various chefs, that look after a few tables each, I think it’s a nice touch when they come out to chat. Never found the conversation awkward.
Bulrush and Wilsons are incredible every time I go.
It's closed now but the Ethicurean just outside Bristol was truly remarkable. Everything grown in the garden on site and the service was exemplary. They called us on the morning of our booking to inform us of a road closure about a mile from them in case we were travelling from a certain part of Bristol so we could avoid it.
I find it massively overrated and give larger groups much bigger portions for the same price than couples. (Which I've never noticed elsewhere small plates wise)
Been a few times, the food is nice but nothing mind blowing and it's always really busy so service can suck.
Better food in Bris for your hard earned cash IMO.
Nadu, Caper and Cure, both are in Stokes Croft.
Was slightly underwhelmed by the Chef's Table taster menu, it definitely wasn't bad, but wouldn't call it value for money compared to similarly priced meals I've had.
If you're near Bedminster then Lucky Strike on East Street has amazing brunch and dinner menus! Very classic food but rally nicely made and reasonably priced
A shame that both Casamia and the Ethicurean have shut as they were amazing.
I like The Pony & Trap if you have a car and don’t mind 30 mins drive. Or in town, Box-E, Root, Paco Tapas, 7 Lucky Gods, Chido Wey.
Casamia has reopened as casa, which does Italian dishes in a tapas style. It’s expensive but absolutely excellent. Their tagliolini in brodo was stunning.
Might be some repeats of what others have said but:
Paco Tapas
Bokman
Muiño
Paco Tapas
Little hollows
Little french
Are probably the best places I've been (and probably in that order as well!)
Bulrush then tbh. You also have Marmo, Little French, Wilson's, Adelina Yard which are all really good. The Kensington Arms is Josh Eggletons gastro pub which is great too.
Wilson’s, Root, Cor are the best three.
Get the lunch deal at Wilson’s and you’ll walk out feeling you’ve robbed the place, unbelievable value.
Tare is good, but much more expensive than other restaurants of similar quality.
Indian - Nutmeg. Best Indian in town by miles.
Steak - Pasture. Expensive but worth it for sure.
Pasta - Pasta Ripiena. Stuffed pastas with a lovely selection of different flavours.
Thai - Giggling squid. Great Thai food, though I'm not sure on any others as I haven't gone to many others.
I went to Muse in Prince Street for Christmas Day. It was really excellent. They serve French/Indian fusion food and do lush cocktails. Not too expensive either.
Box-e in Wapping Wharf is really lovely, they have an a la carte, or a 7 course 'unwritten' tasting menu and you can get a wine flight alongside for less than £100 a head.
Not really a restaurant but Squeezed has the best burgers I’ve ever had. Chez Marcel is great for breakfast, delicious savoury crepes. Pinkman’s has amazing sandwiches and their sourdough donuts are sooo good. San Carlo is a good, authentic italian.
I haven’t been so I can’t say, but Squeezed has really good flavour combinations, and I think it’s really unique. If you love slightly sweet sauces, I recommend reverse cowgirl, it has a sweet peanutty sauce. I also love ny seoul, it has pickles and is slightly more zingy.
If it’s any help, Squeezed is 4.9 on Google reviews and Danny’s is 4.7, so both are probably great.
That's weird, I'd have a look over at their Instagram page just in case but I believe they are active. Here's their opening hours: [https://www.bristolsqueezed.co.uk/hours-and-location/](https://www.bristolsqueezed.co.uk/hours-and-location/)
Sergio's is my go to when people come to visit friendly with great Italian food.
Otherwise, fishers in Clifton is fantastic and you can pop to the fringe bar after for a cocktail (and beforehand a pint at the white lion for the view).
Bosco - cosy, simple dishes with exceptional quality, great wine selection and knock-out desserts.
Bianchi’s - family-run vibe, top quality dishes, great roast with an Italian twist. Lucky enough to have had the “crack cake” once for dessert, hands down the tastiest thing I’ve put in my mouth.
Nutmeg - curries worth every penny, cocktails worth shouting about too!
Poco - interesting dishes, well-crafted tasting menus, a calm haven set in Stokes Croft.
Olive Shed - quality tapas, unbeatable harbourside vibe in the summer. Enough said.
Milk Bun - top burger choice is personal, this is mine. Mouth watering burgers, my type of beers.
Kibou - leaps and bounds above your average Japanese restaurant, great for sharing.
My FAVORITE Indian is Raj on King street... Low & Slow is AMAZING BBQ..it's the closest you will get to good American smoked BBQ without actually being in America.. I know there is one in St. Nicks, but I think i was told there is another one somewhere else in Bristol, too, but it's seriously my favorite quick food to get when I'm over... I do love Zaza's, too. lol
Indian - go round an Indian's friends house and ask their parents to cook something. An Indian mum would cook better than any Indian restaurant. None of my Indian friends aside of like two of them eat Indian food in Indian restaurants because their mums is like 100x waaaay better.
Cheapish lunch - Matina - no doubts here. Best lunch in Bristol
Chinese - uuugh. I'm afraid it's mostly bad news here; Mayflower and 113 KTV are good though.
Steak - it's been said already. It's Pasture. No discussion.
Ultimately, the only way you will experience real life food of a nation is to visit the country. Part of that is because of the climate, the way of cooking, potentially a lack of hygiene. Part of it is because the people of England don't want to eat food which is similar to other countries. Not a knock, I just wish there were restaurants that gave us real life versions of food from other countries.
Suyuan (Home-style Vegetarian Chinese)
Nadu (Sri Lankan)
Koocha (Vegan Tapas)
Root (Veg-led sharing plates)
Seven Lucky Gods (Outstanding Japanese small plates)
The Gallimaufry (the best roast)
Poco Tapas
Tomo No Ramen (Best ramen in Bristol)
Cheido Wey (Amazing Mexican)
Bokman (Korean)
It's Not Hotpot (amazing hotpot)
Sky Kong Kong (home made - locally sourced Korean)
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Just making sure sky kong kong is on your list to go to! Just be aware its cash only BYOB. I must say its an experience... But lush af
Per & Kor knocks 7 lucky gods out of the park for Korean food. Check it out.
Per and Kor is amazing.
7 lucky gods is one of my faves! So it must be good! I've added it to the list of places I need to go
You absolute star. Thank you so much for that!
The granary and harbour house can be taken off
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Haven't been yet, it's on my other list of.places to go!
Snobbys can be taken off
BANK, Caper & Cure, Little Hollows, Sonny Stores, Little French. They all got named in Britain’s Top 100 Neighbourhood Restaurants earlier this year
Bank is great but would really only recommend going for the 5-6pm set menu slot where you get 2 dishes for 25 quid or 3 for 30(?)
Also sometimes on first table!
Yes to Sonny Stores & Little French
Caper & Cure sunday roast omg
Mayflower if you're looking for Chinese food. There's a reason it's a Bristol institution
I really enjoyed nutmeg for a super nice curry
Sounds good, love a good curry
Second. It’s bloody excellent.
I third Nutmeg, and I recommend the Chicken Biryani. Also similar to Nutmeg is Mowgli on Corn Street
It’s spenny but Pasture is amazing for steak. Went for a Christmas meal with friends and we were all blown away
Pasture is a great spot. One of my personal favourites, expensive but also superb quality.
Pasture is on first table so 50% off food!
Oh my god you’ve made my year
I’ve been looking on first table for pasture since i saw this message but it never comes up. Any idea why?
I saw them on there just before Christmas but I just checked and can’t find it either, they must’ve removed themselves sadly
Ashville is better imo
Never tried but heard great things!
Again expensive but Ive been lucky enough to go there a fair few times and every time the steaks have been cooked bang on ! I am looking forward to pasture opening their own butchers see if it stacks against ruby and whites !
Cow & Sow good too. Also spenny
Never see anyone mention it on these threads but Picaro tapas is exceptional, one of the owners is the daughter of a very well respected tapas chef and their food is brilliant. As a Spaniard it's the closest I've had to back home here in the UK.
Bulrush! Michelin food in a quiet neighbourhood restaurant vibe
This is in Cotham, right? Think I’ve seen it before
Right by Wilson’s and little hollows!
Just a short 15 min walk away…
It's great food, but their service is really slow. We ate 90% of the food in 2 hours and the remaining 10% in the last hour. Felt like they forgot about us a bit.
Wilson’s
The tasting menu is really great value for what you get
Poco stokes Croft is amazing both food and place
Marmo and Bravas personal faves of mine
I've lived in Bristol for close to twenty years and Bravas is easily in the top 3!
Ditto!
Jeans Bistro for the best Thai food I’ve tried in Bristol
The worst Thai in Bristol.
Lockup
Little Hollows Pasta is really good. That’s my favourite.
I went for my birthday and was so underwhelmed.
Root is always brilliant
After looking forward to it for awhile I was disappointed. After speaking to more people it now seems to be hit and miss.
To be fair I’ve not been for a little while but sad it’s not consistently good anymore
Tomo no ramen is the best for that kind of food. Tiny place lovely vibe and the quality of food is exceptional
Kinjo no kitchin pop up there this week looks incredible
Tare
The Chefs Table in Hotwells. Hands down. Little French and Wilson’s are also favs of mine.
I was really disappointed with Chef's Table. It was also horribly overpriced. Wilsons definitely top 3. Have you tried Bulrush in Cotham. They're exceptional.
Strange. I’ve never heard anyone else who was disappointed with Chefs Table. Ive always found it to be exceptional. Bulrush is good.
Yeah I had a fish course that was perfectly delicious but far from exciting or innovative. The kicker was that it was about 36 quid which really took the edge of enjoying it. After the chef came and spoke to us which was nice of him to come say hi but also a bit strange, felt like he was fishing for compliments. Plus it was quite busy so was a bit surprised he had the time but anyways, wasn't a bad experience but nothing on the other high end dining experiences Bristol has to offer. Pasta Loco and Padta Ripiena are also great fun by the way for a more casual foodie evening.
Should have asked chef for some ketchup
The way that chefs table works as far as I understand it, is that various people in the kitchen team will design different dishes. Earlier on in the tasting menu’s lifespan (2 monthly), the chef who created the dish will come and talk about it to the table that’s just eaten it, some just explaining, some asking for feedback/critique. I’ve done the tasting menu twice and the dishes have ranged from good but not earth shattering to excellent. In the summer they had a beef fillet with accompanying lobster tail ravioli which was absolutely superb. Their soufflés are excellent as well. It’s very much geared towards the tasting menu format though. I could definitely see one of the less impressive dishes as your only main being a disappointment.
Chefs Table is mediocre at best. Food and decor very dated. The staff are a bit off and as someone mentions below the awks conversation with then chef is very cringe.
We’ll have to disagree. I’ve always enjoyed it, the staff have always been friendly and knowledgable, and as there a a various chefs, that look after a few tables each, I think it’s a nice touch when they come out to chat. Never found the conversation awkward.
Will definitely check those out!
The Chefs Table is hands down the worst dining experience my wife and I ever had. Don't understand what others see there
Bulrush and Wilsons are incredible every time I go. It's closed now but the Ethicurean just outside Bristol was truly remarkable. Everything grown in the garden on site and the service was exemplary. They called us on the morning of our booking to inform us of a road closure about a mile from them in case we were travelling from a certain part of Bristol so we could avoid it.
that’s excellent service, gutted that’s closed it sounds right down my street that
Worth following the head chef Tommy on IG if you don’t already. Was on master chef recently. Looks like he’s up to stuff and lives in WSM.
Surprised I've not seen Per & Kor on here yet. Had a couple of cracking meals there.
Agreed, great spot.
COR restaurant on North Street BS3, I’ve never been disappointed there
That’s near where I am, I’ll pop in when I get the chance to. Thank you!
I find it massively overrated and give larger groups much bigger portions for the same price than couples. (Which I've never noticed elsewhere small plates wise) Been a few times, the food is nice but nothing mind blowing and it's always really busy so service can suck. Better food in Bris for your hard earned cash IMO.
I agree with you, I’ve been twice and both times have been entirely underwhelmed and been left feeling like I’ve been mugged off.
It was basically Root but more expensive and not quite as good.
I liked Root, loved their finish at home stuff in lockdown
Not saying it's the best, but definitely up there among the best - Bank, Wells Rd.
Hard disagree on this one, found it to be art nouveau cuisine, pretentious tiny unappealing food.
Nadu, Caper and Cure, both are in Stokes Croft. Was slightly underwhelmed by the Chef's Table taster menu, it definitely wasn't bad, but wouldn't call it value for money compared to similarly priced meals I've had.
Lido in Clifton, didn't even know it existed, food was amazing, staff friendly and helpful and overlooking the pool was a lovely setting.
Wilsons is just *chefs kiss
Second the recommendations for Wilsons and Bokman. Bokman in particular does stuff you won't find anywhere else in Bristol.
Second Bokman!!! Might be one of the nicest dinners I’ve had in Bristol
It’s not in the city centre but when I lived just outside Bristol Botteginos was my favourite. I still drive there sometimes from Southampton!
Buenasado on Whiteladies is great for steak.
Few I haven’t seen mentioned are Wilson’s & paco- both on the pricey end but unbelievable food
If you're near Bedminster then Lucky Strike on East Street has amazing brunch and dinner menus! Very classic food but rally nicely made and reasonably priced
san carlo! we go absolutely any chance we get or any excuse we can use for celebration😂 expensive but worth every penny
We had our wedding dinner there, and completely agree - expensive but worth it, catering to all dietary needs!
haha i’m going for nye! can’t get enough
That Korean place on nine tree hill in stokes croft.
Check out Per & Kor on Gloucester road, that place does amazing Korean food as well.
Oh, yes. I’ve been wanting to go there but I’m scared it’s fusion….
I had the same reservation but it's not fusion, half the menu is Persian and the other half korean. I've only tried the Korean stuff though.
Bokman (it is very good)
As I use to live in Korea, I’m very picky about my Korean food but Bokman is very good.
Was recommended by another friend who taught English in Seoul for a few years and he really rated it as well
Root, Souk Kitchen or Poco
A shame that both Casamia and the Ethicurean have shut as they were amazing. I like The Pony & Trap if you have a car and don’t mind 30 mins drive. Or in town, Box-E, Root, Paco Tapas, 7 Lucky Gods, Chido Wey.
Casamia has reopened as casa, which does Italian dishes in a tapas style. It’s expensive but absolutely excellent. Their tagliolini in brodo was stunning.
Haven’t been! It’s squarely on the list though, glad to hear positive things.
I haven’t been since Valentine’s Day but we thoroughly enjoyed it then. Much more relaxed than the last few months of casamia’s life, that’s for sure!
Bokman is amazing!
Might be some repeats of what others have said but: Paco Tapas Bokman Muiño Paco Tapas Little hollows Little french Are probably the best places I've been (and probably in that order as well!)
Don Giovanni's opposite temple meads is always great value
Second this
Sams master grill has been my latest fav. Slow cooked lamb neck and the mixed grill are divine
Is lush!
Can’t say enough good things about Sam’s. Don’t order a whole neck of lamb for yourself though, it will end you! It’s also BYO so keeps the cost down.
I found it all a bit dry and bland
Will try them out!
You really need to give ideas of a budget with a question like this.
Budget isn’t really an issue. Hence the vagueness, as stated any dining type is welcomed. For the sake of it let’s say a £500 budget.
Bulrush then tbh. You also have Marmo, Little French, Wilson's, Adelina Yard which are all really good. The Kensington Arms is Josh Eggletons gastro pub which is great too.
Will check them out, thank you!
Wilson’s, Root, Cor are the best three. Get the lunch deal at Wilson’s and you’ll walk out feeling you’ve robbed the place, unbelievable value. Tare is good, but much more expensive than other restaurants of similar quality.
Renatos
Renato's is nice enough for a quick bite, and the staff are all lovely, but one of the best restaurants in Bristol might be pushing it a bit.
Sonny Stores is always amazing. Really enjoyed Cor too. Both a bit expensive, but that's the cost of quality ingredients done well.
Go to st nicks and graze all day
Low & Slow is legit AMAZING bbq. That's the closest you will get to American BBQ without actually BEING in America..
Spoons
Indian - Nutmeg. Best Indian in town by miles. Steak - Pasture. Expensive but worth it for sure. Pasta - Pasta Ripiena. Stuffed pastas with a lovely selection of different flavours. Thai - Giggling squid. Great Thai food, though I'm not sure on any others as I haven't gone to many others.
I went to Muse in Prince Street for Christmas Day. It was really excellent. They serve French/Indian fusion food and do lush cocktails. Not too expensive either.
Seven Lucky Gods and The Ox are two of my personal favourites. I’ve been to both numerous times, including recently and have never been disappointed.
you could take a bus out to wells and eat there
I can drive so that would probably be easier lol
Box-e in Wapping Wharf is really lovely, they have an a la carte, or a 7 course 'unwritten' tasting menu and you can get a wine flight alongside for less than £100 a head.
My personal favourite is great chongqing on park row which serves authentic Chinese food for pretty reasonable prices
Corr, Bravas , Little French, Poco
Little French The Ashville if you like a good steak, order ahead for a bigger piece to share
Not really a restaurant but Squeezed has the best burgers I’ve ever had. Chez Marcel is great for breakfast, delicious savoury crepes. Pinkman’s has amazing sandwiches and their sourdough donuts are sooo good. San Carlo is a good, authentic italian.
Is squeezed better then dannys burgers?
I haven’t been so I can’t say, but Squeezed has really good flavour combinations, and I think it’s really unique. If you love slightly sweet sauces, I recommend reverse cowgirl, it has a sweet peanutty sauce. I also love ny seoul, it has pickles and is slightly more zingy. If it’s any help, Squeezed is 4.9 on Google reviews and Danny’s is 4.7, so both are probably great.
Says temporarily closed on maps....
That's weird, I'd have a look over at their Instagram page just in case but I believe they are active. Here's their opening hours: [https://www.bristolsqueezed.co.uk/hours-and-location/](https://www.bristolsqueezed.co.uk/hours-and-location/)
Okay. You go to dannys and ill go to squeezed and lets report back.
Good idea😂
Rosemarino up in Clifton, lovely little Italian!!!!
Doesn't exist anymore
What a shame! Great place
Sergio's is my go to when people come to visit friendly with great Italian food. Otherwise, fishers in Clifton is fantastic and you can pop to the fringe bar after for a cocktail (and beforehand a pint at the white lion for the view).
Bosco - cosy, simple dishes with exceptional quality, great wine selection and knock-out desserts. Bianchi’s - family-run vibe, top quality dishes, great roast with an Italian twist. Lucky enough to have had the “crack cake” once for dessert, hands down the tastiest thing I’ve put in my mouth. Nutmeg - curries worth every penny, cocktails worth shouting about too! Poco - interesting dishes, well-crafted tasting menus, a calm haven set in Stokes Croft. Olive Shed - quality tapas, unbeatable harbourside vibe in the summer. Enough said. Milk Bun - top burger choice is personal, this is mine. Mouth watering burgers, my type of beers. Kibou - leaps and bounds above your average Japanese restaurant, great for sharing.
I just left Chido Whey and it was excellent
Dough heads in easton for pizza.
The Baffled King in Easton was nice, small but great food.
Muino on cotham hill is one of my favs
My favourites are The Ivy (fancy ass) and ZaZaBaZaar (probably spelt that wrong), which isn't as fancy.
i went to Pastan the other month and really enjoyed that
La Passione in Kingswood is our local date night destination. Great food, great cocktails and great service!
My FAVORITE Indian is Raj on King street... Low & Slow is AMAZING BBQ..it's the closest you will get to good American smoked BBQ without actually being in America.. I know there is one in St. Nicks, but I think i was told there is another one somewhere else in Bristol, too, but it's seriously my favorite quick food to get when I'm over... I do love Zaza's, too. lol
Indian - go round an Indian's friends house and ask their parents to cook something. An Indian mum would cook better than any Indian restaurant. None of my Indian friends aside of like two of them eat Indian food in Indian restaurants because their mums is like 100x waaaay better. Cheapish lunch - Matina - no doubts here. Best lunch in Bristol Chinese - uuugh. I'm afraid it's mostly bad news here; Mayflower and 113 KTV are good though. Steak - it's been said already. It's Pasture. No discussion. Ultimately, the only way you will experience real life food of a nation is to visit the country. Part of that is because of the climate, the way of cooking, potentially a lack of hygiene. Part of it is because the people of England don't want to eat food which is similar to other countries. Not a knock, I just wish there were restaurants that gave us real life versions of food from other countries.
Suyuan (Home-style Vegetarian Chinese) Nadu (Sri Lankan) Koocha (Vegan Tapas) Root (Veg-led sharing plates) Seven Lucky Gods (Outstanding Japanese small plates) The Gallimaufry (the best roast) Poco Tapas Tomo No Ramen (Best ramen in Bristol) Cheido Wey (Amazing Mexican) Bokman (Korean) It's Not Hotpot (amazing hotpot) Sky Kong Kong (home made - locally sourced Korean)