The 30 Best Bistro in Bristol

“Chanced upon this place tonight, wasn't very busy but the menu looked very tasty. So pleased we went in. Superb food, just that bit different. Lovely fresh tasting rose. Excellent service: very knowledgeable and friendly service. Encountered some very pleasant fellow diners who also enjoyed their food and wine. A very pleasant evening!”

“Loved the experience. The menu is carefully crafted and very interesting. I particularly appreciated the breadth of gluten free and GFOA options. Staff is kind and accommodating. A must-visit when in Bath :)”

“We went today at Jars Meze and this place is amazing, is now my favorite Greek restaurant! The food is absolutely amazing and the staff are all very helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to go back and try the other dishes on the menu. I highly recommend Jars Meze ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“What a gem this place is. We booked a table for our honeymoon and were treated like royalty. A front window table, and top notch service. Being Gluten Intolerant my menu had been marked specifically for my needs, and was given the utmost care and thoughtfulness. The olives to start were plump, garlicky and smokey. The food when it arrived was amazing. The ocean bream was crisp, and the samphire and saffron sauce just delicious. We literally mopped up our plates. The steak was tender, the the panne cotta and chocolate torte with poached plum just absolutely delicious. Amarelle who served us was sweet, knowledgeable, and attentive. What a lovely restaurant - a must visit.”

“Amazing food! I had the scallops, then duck, and then the chocolate ganache to finish - all dishes were very delicious and cooked well. The cheese board also has a great selection of cheeses, and they give you a mountain of crackers. The staff were also lovely and attentive. Will definitely be recommending this restaurant to everyone!”

“I booked a private party for my wedding here. They happily accommodated 30 people, and we could have had up to 60. The appetizers they selected for us were all delicious and accommodated diet restrictions as well. Highly recommend for parties, meals, or a quick drink or coffee with some of the friendliest faces around!!”

“We went for Chew Kitchen’s burger night tonight, all created, run and cooked by Morley and his wife and team ( a lovely bunch!) - and I can honestly say they were some of the best burgers we’ve tried! Such a creative burger menu I haven’t seen anywhere else and cooked incredibly well with amazing flavours. Very reasonably priced as well!! Would highly recommend and I have also heard great things about the roast dinners here too! Next on our list to try!”

“Fabulous tasting experience with amazing flavours and combinations Not usually a dessert person but both of them on the tasting menu were amazing A wonderful gem”

“Very friendly staff. I drove 12 miles to try their carvery. Worth every mile. Best beef I've ever had. Veg good well too. The price is good too. Well worth a visit.”

“Great old pub with lots of atmosphere!”

“Della Casa catered to my very large and very loud group of workmates and we couldn’t have been happier. The service was excellent, with all staff being super polite and patient with us when I am sure we were very annoying throughout the evening. The quality of food was excellent and overall it was just wonderful so thank you!”

“We had a great time at Snobby's for a birthday celebration with 15 people. The owner Nick looked after us all night, alongside his friendly and helpful team. The space is tastefully styled yet relaxed and the food is just incredible! We had a selection of the whole menu which came on small sharing plates. The portions were generous and my personal highlights were the braised lamb and cured fish. Make sure you book before visiting to avoid disappointment!”

“Lovely evening staff friendly food ace and fantastic local vino”

“I ordered a Unicorn cake from Krystyna for my 3 yearsold daughter. …I can’t thank you enough for your beautiful creation!! It was a real work of art!! Everybody loved it and gave me tons of compliments to give them to you!! My daughter loved it ans still talks about it!! You delivered way beyond any of my expectations!! The combination of colours and cream was fabulous!! All the details fascinating! and the cake was so moist and delicious. Thank you ever so much.”

“It's hard not to love this place. It's very charming, the menu changes on a daily basis, the quality of the cooking is good, it has interesting dishes on the menu including lots of options for those who are vegetarians and the prices are very reasonable. We enjoyed our lunch although not everything was absolutely perfect. The star dish was the chicken thighs with gnocchi, it was tasty and well balanced. The mussels were excellent, high quality ingredient which was perfectly cooked and well seasoned but needed something else to go with it, like chips or a good sourdough that can soak up the lovely sauce. The trout was lovely but came on a bed of salad that wasn't as good as the fish. There were no side dishes on the menu which was a shame. We will definitely return to try again on another day and a different menu. The locals love this place and I can understand why.”

“Such a beautiful place to stay! The staff were more than welcoming and nothing was too hard. The boho room which we stayed in was immaculate with the most beautiful interior and very clean. The service was excellent with fresh towels, tea, cups and coffee every day and free refrigerated sparking water, still water and milk. The most amazing part of our stay at St Michaels was the buffet breakfast which is definitely the best I’ve ever had. Located in such a stunning area, I couldn’t recommend a place more.”

“Hidden gem in the centre of Devizes. Senay and Massimo work incredibly hard to ensure friendly and efficient service is given along with excellent ingredients, well portioned home made Sicilian food... and the tiramisu is the best I've ever had in an italian restaurant including in Italy! We loved our meal and will certainly be back!”

“Had a beautiful meal with my partner. What a hidden gem this is. Will definitely be back.”

“Had an amazing lunch here today. After smelling delicious food half way down the road I decided to stop in and give it a try. The food was amazing and worth every penny. The waiters display passion and dedication which I really appreciated. Sitting near the bar and watching the bartender carefully make and serve drinks was a delight. I highly suggest attending this warm and welcoming restaurant!”

“Visited for the first time as was recommended by family and it was amazing The starters were great value with plenty of choice. Silly me forgot to take a picture of them before stuffing as smelt and looked so good. Main courses came out and were so big value for money great flavours in the lasagne the seafood lingie what can I say the flavours were out of this world very big prawns. Defently be paying another visit there and would recommend as service was great and value for money. Thank you”

“We took my parents to the Elder for a very belated Christmas present and it was a fantastic evening in so many ways: some of the best food we’ve ever had combined with very attentive but relaxed service with a smile. We thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish and felt very well looked after. Every course felt like a treat. We look forward to returning sometime soon.”

“We had the 7 course tasting menu, I had the farm & sea then my partner had the land option which we shared the lot. Thank God we did as it would have been an incredible shame to miss out on some of the dishes! Every single bite was truly incredible, so many levels of flavour and such perfect combinations, truly hats off to the chef. The wine pairing was such a highlight as well, some very unique wines that fitted perfectly with the dishes but were also devine on their own. The service completed the evening, it was so attentive but not at all in your face, they were both very knowledgeable on the dishes and the wines. They also added a really homely, welcoming vibe which was so refreshing. Far too many places doing this level of food have a element of snobbery which can be off putting but not these two, they made us feel so welcomed and created such a warm environ. Without a doubt would visit again and will be recommending to anyone and everyone!”

“Nice little tapas place. Comfortable atmosphere, friendly service. We had vegetarian tapas - very tasty!”

“Authentic family run Thai restaurant. Great value, quality food and service was great. Shout out to the young gentleman who served us. Impeccably polite, service with a smile.”

“Very nice place for breakfast. Plenty of seats, interesting interior design, feels nice and warm. Reasonable price for a big portion. We really enjoyed the food and coffee. They even have a bar inside if you fancy an alcoholic drink ! :) The staff were lovely and welcoming. I strongly recommend this place. Well done guys.”

“The most gorgeous food and beautiful views! We loved our meal here and the picturesque views made it all the more special.”

“Did the lunchtime deal on a Thursday, amazing value for money, absolutely beautiful food (the aubergine was so so good), will definitely be back next time I am in Bristol. Really nice wine too, great vibes inside and the service was super friendly, a perfect dining experience.”

“I've been trying to get back to littlefrench for sometime, so a business trip to Bristol gave the ideal excuse to stay on and visit for lunch. The name provides a big clue as to the style of the menu and in practice it doesn't disappoint. We started by sharing some crispy pigs ears, before moving on to radish with cod's roe (simple and tasty) and scallops (beautifully cooked with a delicious sauce). For mains my partner had the lobster, which she says was pure bliss, whilst I had a fantastic flame grilled fillet, Dessert was cherry and almond tart to die for. There's an excellent range of interesting and reasonably priced wines by the glass and an extensive list if you are buying by the bottle. I'm going to need to find another reason to visit Bristol in the near future.”

“Lovely local cafe in Shirehampton with friendly and efficient service. Food is beautifully presented and very tasty! My brunch was a potato rosti, smashed avocado, lovely golden halloumi and eggs in a balsamic glaze, cooked to perfection. Ideal for young parents, friends, families and couples to hang out! Popular in the area and thoroughly recommended”

“Food delicious, staff attentive and excellent VFM. Enjoyed our dance group Sunday supper because of all of the above. Terrific”