The 30 Best Fine dining restaurant in Bristol

“I recently dined at The Rose Tree in Bourton-on-the-Water, and it was hands down one of the best meals I’ve ever had. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The squid starter was simply outstanding—beautifully presented, perfectly balanced flavors, and every element worked together harmoniously. For my main, I had the sea bass, which was cooked to perfection and completely boneless—a real treat. The portion sizes were generous, and even the garlic bread was incredible. The rest of my table enjoyed lamb shank, chicken, and pork, and every single person agreed it was one of the best meals they’d had. The desserts were equally impressive, rounding off the meal perfectly. The service was amazing, with friendly and welcoming staff who created a relaxed and private atmosphere. Despite the restaurant being small, it never felt cramped, and the staff’s knowledge of the menu and proactive approach to service was fantastic. I honestly couldn’t recommend The Rose Tree enough. Make sure to book in advance, as the restaurant is small, but trust me, it’s well worth it. An absolute gem!”

“The Priory is local to us & we have thought about booking the restaurant for quite some time, but I find it hard to try new places. We were gifted a voucher for the restaurant last Xmas, so last week we finally used it. We booked via the website & added our usual request for quiet area as ASD. I have to say I was apprehensive, but I was very impressed. From the moment we arrived the service was excellent and the staff so friendly. I felt VERY comfortable here, which for a first visit, is high praise indeed! We sat in the panel room, with dark wood panelled walls. As they were quieter on the evening we came, they gave me a choice of table, which I really appreciated! (I would book this table again in the future!) We were looked after by David, & he was great - just the right balance of attentiveness! We chose from the three course set menu and the food was delicious. Hubby had cured smoked duck to start, I had smoked ham hock and jalapeño croquettes - the duck was so tender & the croquettes crispy & melty inside. We both had the pork loin for mains, with triple cooked chips & roasted Jerusalem artichokes to share. Again, we couldn’t fault anything. The pork loin was slightly pink and melted in your mouth, the chips were amazing & the artichokes were gorgeous. A great pairing! Finally we decided on the Orange & Almond cake & the cheese board to finish, which we also shared. Again, perfection! Another point for us is, as real ale drinkers, so often you find that restaurants in hotels skip on the cask ales, but The Priory have their own pale ale as well as one of our favourites - Bath Ales, Gem! Thank you for a lovely evening, our first visit but definitely not our last.”

“We went during the Xmas markets and a rugby game. Everywhere was packed and it was no exception here. The staff were still brilliant, attentive, correct with the order's, didn't forget to bring extra drinks etc. The food was still delicious and well cooked. The chef was working flat out full speed the whole time we were there and so were the servers. Really surprised and impressed with the service.”

“Lunch on a Busy Sunday took over 30 minutes for the food, but we were warned! Worth the wait, great food and reasonable prices.”

“In the last year it has been opened we have been to Msala library probably four or five times, during summer or winter, eat in, take away or in the terrace it has never disappointed. What I love about it is how fresh the food feels in your mouth and how ungreasy it is. Besides the undoubted quality of the food, I really appreciate how humble and friendly the hosts and personnel are. I'm really so glad Msala is round the corner from us!”

“Absolutely fabulous food, I chose the liver main, it was so tender and the mash was super creamy, no faults”

“Had a delicious family meal at The Oakhouse in Axbridge. The Sunday Roast chicken and beef and the vegetarian Wellington were lovely and clean plates all around. It was good that there were also menu choices other than Sunday Roasts available. We also all had desserts, which were again delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout. We'd definitely go again.”

“Had an amazing meal at Thai Balcony in Bath. We went for the set menu (£36 per person) and it was excellent – loads of variety, really generous portions, and every dish was full of flavour. The curries were rich and aromatic, the stir-fry was fresh and perfectly cooked, and the starters were a great mix to share. The staff were really friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere was lovely too – cosy, authentic, and a great spot for a nice evening meal. Overall, brilliant value for money and one of the best Thai meals I’ve had in the UK. Definitely recommend if you’re in Bath!”

“We came for a client lunch and Berta was amazing. She was swift with the order, looked after us and the Christmas festive 2/3 course meal was perfect. I’ll definitely be back!”

“Fantastic service, the woman who served us was on her first day at the job and she was lovely and very efficient and helpful. The food was top quality and came very quickly. Great value for money, would definitely recommend.”

“Booked the Chritmas Dinner deal, the table was dressed beautifly, the food was fabulous with plenty of veg for the 4 of us both the beef and turkey was outstanding. The staff where amazing.”

“Delicious food, attentive staff. The highlight for me was the peshwaari naan, the bread is good but the filling was sweet and plentiful.”

“Best quality kebab house on Fishponds Road (and the chips are crispy!)”

“Just wonderful. Great service. Beautiful food. I feel this place out every time I want a steak in Bristol.”

“WOW! Absolutely amazing food, probably the best Thai food in Bristol. Set Menu B was incredible. Had the Panang curry, duck, beef and then separately had an incredible massaman curry. To start the dumplings, all just amazing authentic tastes and aromas. Wish we’d been sooner”

“Only popped in for a quick drink, ended up eating there. Special offer on a Wednesday, burger and fries for £10.95 as opposed to £16.95, bacon and cheese were extra. Very fast service, friendly knowledgeable staff, dog friendly. Well worth a visit. Check out the offers on the boards outside. Please note I had eaten half my chips before taking the picture.”

“Stayed here at the weekend and it was so good. Staff cannot do enough for you. Kathleen was a lovely host and nothing was too much trouble. Rooms are lovely, clean and comfy. Would deffo recommend and look forward to my next visit. Thank you to all the staff at Radisson Blu for a lovely experience.”

“This Rest really deserves to do well. Small menu with excellent food (chocolate mouse REALLY good), attentive service, loved the decor. Out of curiosity walked through the bar. Curiosity tables, something to discover all over. Reception with breathtaking chandelier. Wish I could afford the hotel (and they are dog friendly)”

“It was our second visit and we went to celebrate my wife's birthday. We tried their afternoon tea which was delicious but nothing extraordinary. Sandwiches were soft, fresh and delicious , but the Scone was basic. Scone was a bit tough and didn't taste fresh. From my experience I didn't find their afternoon tea much different than M&S or Patisserie Valerie. It's bit overpriced if you compare with other places. Overall service and atmosphere was great. We really enjoyed it and definitely be back again but not for afternoon tea this time.”

“Good food and great service. The arancini were amazing. Not fancy but well done.”

“Booked for an Investment Club AGM. Separate room was perfect for the 20 members. Food good and plentiful, service very friendly and good, all served on time to fit our agenda. Good value for money and we will be back again”

“Really good quality for what you pay. 3 course for £15. Bargain!”

“I came here a while back but didn’t get round to leaving a review. I’m from london, and I went to Bristol to visit family. We came out to eat and we chose this place. The food was good and the staff were very friendly. It was a nice and chilled vibe and a very relaxing experience. This place is good for a meal for two or even a meal for the family. I enjoyed my visit.”

“Really good food would highly recommend. Service was some of the best in Bristol. Atmosphere was lovely and welcoming.”

“What an exquisite building, and it's many uses, steeped in history, before being adapted to this wonderful restaurant! The first time I'd been recommended by my Daughter and her husband. I went to Bath for a two night stay with two friends, who also had not visited before. We all agreed it was a fabulous evening! It was most certainly a treat, likewise was the food! The Sunday roast was very tasty and with unlimited yorkshire puddings & gravy. We did book our table. The service was swift and attentive!”

“Service was immaculate. Breakfast and evening meal were amazing. Reception staff went above and beyond. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend. Room was spacious and had a great view over the water. Close to the city centre everything was a stones throw a way. The pool closed the week before we came which was a little disappointing but didn’t really affect us as there was plenty in the area to do. Thanks to the Holland House team for making our weekend so amazing.”

“Good food , friendly stuff but because they been dressed up as normal people no apron or at least tag with the name was hard to recognise who is working there. Nice and clean place.”

“My family and I visited somer dining for a Sunday roast and we were not disappointed! The food and service was too such an amazing standard and all the staff looked smart and were very friendly. The atmosphere was lovely. The portions of meat were a little small but you can’t complain with such an affordable price and this ment there was room for dessert. I would definitely recommend!”

“Love the food and dining room, the menu is verified and lots of choices, and you know what ever you choose it will be delicious.”

“The food quality is great. Pricing is good. Service is very ordinary”