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1. Cappadocia Restaurant, Bristol

4.6

Exceptional(339)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Bristol

Booked 63 times today

We invite you to drink and dine with us in our bright and lively restaurant, redolent with the aroma of delicious, authentic Turkish dishes grilled over charcoal, or slow cooked until tender. The décor is vibrant, the chairs comfortable, the atmosphere convivial and the cocktails made with fresh ingredients.We offer a lovely lunch menu from 12-4pm Monday to Friday and a generous Cappa 4 course set menu which gives you the chance to sample the best that Türkiye has to offer.Come along and be taken on a journey!

2. Paco Tapas

4.6

Exceptional(2064)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Bristol

Booked 16 times today

Award Winning Paco Tapas is named after chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias’ father, Paco, who is from Seville. The restaurant is deeply rooted in Spanish tradition and family heritage.Located by the Bathurst Basin, Paco Tapas features dark walls, exposed brick, and sherry barrel tables, creating the perfect atmosphere for sharing plates with friends and family.Our menu showcases a selection of classic interpretations and seasonal tapas dishes made with the finest ingredients, including Cornish day boat fish, deep-sea Carabineros from the Mediterranean Sea, and Amela tomatoes from Granada.To complement the food, we offer a carefully curated selection of sherry, wines, and cocktails.At Paco Tapas, we aim to create a fun and approachable dining experience, focusing on great ingredients and even better memories. Inspired by the legacy of Paco himself, our restaurant is a tribute to Spanish warmth, flavour, and hospitality.

3. The River Grille

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4.1

Excellent(191)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Bristol

Booked 1 time today

With its lofty dimensions, exquisite wooden floors and floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the Harbourside, The River Grille is one of Bristol’s most elegant dining venues – famed for its superb steaks, vibrant ambience and unique setting.And with musical entertainment in the form of live piano on Friday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes, it is easy to see why The River Grille is among the best restaurants in Bristol.The River Grille’s menus showcase the finest seasonal ingredients, locally sourced and simply but deliciously prepared. Highlights include fresh fish and seafood – with specials that include the catch of the day from the nearby fishing port of Brixham – and deliciously tender steaks made from 28 day aged West Country beef, all expertly barbecued on a Josper grill.

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4. Green House Bristol

2.8

(4)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• British • Bristol

Welcome to the Greenhouse, located in the heart of Bristol on the historic College Green.This contemporary bar combines a tranquil and intimate ambience, with a stimulating splash of a summer’s day.The Greenhouse Team invites you to experience an innovative yet classic array of food and drinks served to you by its warm and friendly team, while you watch the world go by, or sports on its many screens. From all of us at Team Green House, we look forward to seeing you soon.

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5. Slug & Lettuce - Harbourside

1.9

(7)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• International • Bristol

Welcome to the brand new Slug and Lettuce Bristol Harbourside - located close to the city centre on the city’s stunning Harbourside. The Slug and Lettuce Bristol Harbourside is a warm welcoming home from home, with a lively and friendly atmosphere. We have a beautiful garden and modern, stylish dining areas. Whether you want to join us for lunch, an afternoon tea or our famous Cocktail Masterclass, we have something for everyone. We offer fabulous promotions, from 2-4-1 cocktails – all day everyday! – to Fizz Fridays or Wine Down Wednesdays. The outstanding service from our friendly staff cannot be beaten anywhere else.

6. The Birkett Tap

3.0

Good(2)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Pub • Bristol

The Birkett Tap is Bristol’s quirkiest new venue; we are still your go-to rustic pub yet we offer a fun energetic atmosphere, ranging from Retro games nights, to FIFA tournaments and even a TFI Friday (Thank Funk! Its Friday) Vinyl night!”

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7. Ivy Clifton Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(10253)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Clifton

Booked 110 times today

The Ivy Clifton Brasserie is located on the corner of Caledonia Place and The Mall, overlooking The Mall Gardens.

8. Pho Bristol

4.5

Awesome(337)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Bristol

Booked 33 times today

Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50.

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9. Côte Brasserie - Bristol Clifton

4.6

Exceptional(108)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • Clifton

Booked 41 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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10. Piccolino - Bristol

4.3

Awesome(154)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bristol

Booked 12 times today

Eclectic, chilled out, but forward thinking: beautiful Bristol is a city of intriguing contrasts. From the steep pastel-coloured streets of Totterdown and the elegant sweeping crescents of Clifton, to the busy harbourside and modern Cabot Circus, Bristol has something for everyone. This is also a city where you can sample the very best of the South West’s culinary offerings.Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Bristol dining scene. Ideally situated in popular Cabot Circus, Piccolino in Bristol boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and three substantial alfresco areas including terraces with fully retractable roofs, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!Italy’s diverse cuisine is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Bristol. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. There is no better place to experience the best in Italian cuisine than our restaurant.

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Colin
Bath/Somerset •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This has become our go to for a special lunch. Brilliant value in excellent surroundings with very pleasant and attentive staff. Can't fault it.
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Cappadocia Restaurant, BristolPrice: Moderate• Turkish• Bristol
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4.6
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andrew
Bristol •1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
very nice setting and very good service. food presentation very good and served in excellent timing without hurry or waiting. Can recommend for good mealtime experience
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Paco TapasPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Bristol
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4.6
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JohnVIP
London •25 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 Feb 2025
very enjoyable lunch, excellent service and good food.
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The River GrillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Bristol
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4.1
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AnnJ
London •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 Aug 2023
The place looked a little run down and tired but the bar staff were lovely and the food was excellent and with the 2 for 1 offer amazing value 😊
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Green House BristolPrice: Moderate• British• Bristol
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2.8

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