Bristol is full of brilliant restaurants, but someone always thinks they know which is the very best. We’ve gone on about our favourite dining spots so many times before, we’re sure you’re bored of us talking. So we had to ask YOU what your favourites were!
We asked Bristolians: “If you could only eat at one Bristol restaurant for the rest of your life, which one would it be?” And you did not disappoint. Covering from Gloucester Road to North Street, fine dining to takeaways, these are the restaurants that real Bristolians love.
1. Lona
The most chosen restaurant by you is this authentic Lebanese restaurant on Gloucester Road. Discover chargrilled meats, Mediterranean meze dishes and a colourful juice bar at the heart of this vibrant restaurant.
281 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NY
2. Root
Bristol’s veg-forward Root was even nominated as the best vegan-friendly restaurant in the country last year. Another popular choice, the modern, veg-led eatery has an ethos of ‘more veg, less meat’ and specialises in small plate dining.
Unit 9 Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Bristol BS1 6WP
3. Wilsons
Just as popular Root, one of you said you “would move away” rather than choose between it and Wilsons. The Michelin Green Star grows all its fruit and vegetables at its local ‘no-dig’ farm – and sources everything else from local and ethical producers and traders.
24 Chandos Rd, Redland, Bristol BS6 6PF
4. littlefrench
littlefrench adds a taste of France to the South West up in Westbury Park, with a style that combines a classic bistro with bohemia Bristol.
2 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol BS6 7QB
5. Côte
27 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4JG
6-8 Quakers Friars, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BU
6. Pasta Ripiena
33 St Stephen’s St, Bristol BS1 1JX
7. Nadu
Nadu brings traditional Sri Lanka and Tamil cuisine to Stokes Croft, with a modern twist and a vibrancy that stretches from the décor to the dishes.
77-79 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3RD
8. 4500 Miles From Delhi
8 Colston Ave, Bristol BS1 4ST
9. Dev’s Kerala
180 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NU
10. Mugshot
One of the best steakhouses in Bristol.
18 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1UB
11. FED 313
313 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8PE
12. Raj Pavilions
12-14, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PA
13. Sonny Stores
Sonny Stores specialises in a delicious range of seasonal Italian food. Perfect for a quick lunchtime pasta, or a more leisurely and romantic three-course meal and a bottle of organic wine.
47 Raleigh Rd, Southville, Bristol BS3 1QS
14. Prego
7 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol BS6 7PT
15. Izakaya
One of the best Japanese restaurants in Bristol.
39 College Green, Bristol, BS1 5SH, United Kingdom
16. Palomar
35 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8AD
17. SouKitchen
277 North St, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JP
18. Rita’s
94 Stokes Croft, St Paul’s, Bristol BS1 3RJ
19. Bosco
96 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2QX
20. Nutmeg
10, The Mall Clifton Village, The Mall, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4DR
23 St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol BS1 4UL
21. The Italian Kitchen
47 High St, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3DQ
22. Adelina Yard
Queen’s Quay, Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SL
23. Pasture
The upscale steakhouse serves some of the finest cuts of meat in Bristol. From classics like sirloins and ribeyes, to the ‘dinosaur cut’ tomahawk and prized chateaubriand, all dry-aged for a minimum of 35 days, we can’t get enough.
2 Portwall Ln, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6NB
24. Fattsø Burger
The award-winning smash burger vendor located in The Stag & Hounds was recently nominated for the National Burger Awards.
74 Old Market St, Bristol BS2 0EJ
25. Seven Lucky Gods
Unit 26, Cargo 2, Wapping Rd, Bristol BS1 4RW
26. Paco Tapas
Arguably the best restaurant in Bristol, Paco Tapas is one of two Michelin-star restaurants in Bristol (but the only one you picked). Tapas-style dining combines traditional Andalusian flavours with Peter Sanchez-Iglesias’ signature flair.
3 The General, Lower Guinea St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6FU
27. Tuk Tuck
5 St Stephen’s St, Bristol BS1 1EE
28. Caribbean Croft
30 Stokes Croft, St Paul’s, Bristol BS1 3QD
29. Mowgli Street Food
This street food restaurant is known for its Indian chip butty and glittering living trees with swing seats.
35 Corn St, Bristol BS1 1HT
30. Spitfire Barbecue
1 Hannover Quay, Bristol BS1 5JE
31. COR
This relaxed, neighbourhood restaurant in Bedminster is known for vibrant, Mediterranean dishes.
COR, 81 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1ES
32. Marco’s Olive Branch
76 Victoria St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6DR
33. Black Cumin
50 Cotham Hill, Redland, Bristol BS6 6JX
34. Spice Up Your Life
7 Exchange Avenue, St Nicholas Market, Bristol BS1 1LJ
35. Napolita Cafe
83 Mina Rd, St Werburgh’s, Bristol BS2 9XP