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S S Dion
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.8(309)S.S. Dion Kitchen + Bar is a contemporary eatery with an emphasis on locallt sourced ingredients and hand made pastas. Chef/Owner and Mother/Son team Susan and Nicolas Dion welcome you to experience a modern approach to dishes rooted in traditon.Pisco & Tequila Peruvian and Mexican restaurant
Price: Moderate•Peruvian•4.7(101)New flavor to Bristol Rhode Island. Pisco & Tequila is a family friendly restaurant, offering a delightful fusion of Peruvian and Mexican cuisines. The restaurant features a selection of pisco and tequilas, providing patrons with a diverse range of options for enjoying traditional spirits.
Bristol Oyster Bar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(992)We are back on Open Table, for party for more than 6 people you need to call the restaurant to see if we are able to accommodate you.
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We look forward to seeing you at Bristol Oyster Bar!Le Central
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French•4.7(554)Le Central is a French bistro, focusing on modern interpretations of classic dishes featuring local products from Sakonnet Lobsters, Four Town Farm (Seekonk, MA), Walker's Farm (Barrington, RI), Scott the Bassman, and Little Rhody Eggs (Foster, RI). Low lighting, checkerboard floor tiling, glass tabletops, and French nu-Jazz provide an intimate yet warm and familiar atmosphere. Chef-owner Jesse James spent his early career in Boston, working with chefs Moncef Meddeb at L'Espalier and Jasper White at Jasper's, with further experience at other landmark restaurants in New York, France, and Italy. Le Central is the third restaurant he has designed, built, and operated, after Aperto (Est 1992) and Boca Rotis (Est 1997), both in San Francisco. The large painting by Inez Storer on the south wall of the restaurant (which also serves as our logo) is of Jesse's son, Sam (the current General Manager & Beverage Director), and his childhood dog, Skye. Inez wouldn't say who the guy in the chair is.
Roberto's Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(274)Roberto’s Italian Restaurant is a quaint restaurant in downtown Bristol that has a lot of heart and soul. Celebrating 20 years of serving fine Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting, Roberto’s is a hometown favorite.
We promise an intimate and relaxed dining experience that offers something different to local and foreign patrons and ensures you enjoy a memorable food experience every time.DeWolf Tavern
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(38)Located on the beautiful waterfront of Thames Street Landing, DeWolf Tavern offers a variety of dining options. Enjoy the breeze from Mount Hope Bay with a cocktail on the patio after work. The downstairs tavern serves light meals and drinks for lunch and dinner in a cozy, rustic atmosphere featuring stone walls and barked trees as supports. For a more intimate setting, enjoy a romantic dinner for two or celebrate with a group of guests in the upstairs dining room. The fireplace seating and the spectacular waterfront view ensure every visit feels like a special occasion.
Chef Sai draws inspiration from the fresh local seafood available in Rhode Island and has created a unique Contemporary American-Indian menu that highlights these ingredients. He has mastered various cooking techniques worldwide, resulting in incredible dishes that blend local flavors with the intense heat of the charcoal tandoor. Try the classic stuffed lobster, lamb curry, or a bowl of seafood stew.
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- HHeatherVIPNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food was very fresh and tasty, loved the tapas idea as it gave us lots of different things to try. Our waitress was amazing and so attentive. She was extremely accommodating for all of our various allergies. Charming little restaurant —a must visit while in Bristol!More infoBristol Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bristol•4.7
- WWilthonRhode Island •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoFamily friendly restaurant with authentic food and culture. Highly recommend the lomo saltado, it’s rich in flavors and won’t disappoint.More infoPisco & Tequila Peruvian and Mexican restaurantPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Bristol•4.7
- EElizabethWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoFood was delicious- and the service was just as good! Definitely will be back!More infoLe CentralPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French• Bristol•4.7
- LLeslieRhode Island •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoLove this restaurant. Great service and food in a clean, relaxed environment. I especially love their Italian baked fish.More infoLeo's RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Bristol•4.6
- JJayneVIPGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined on May 4, 2025Extraordinary experience! Impeccable service thanks to Izebel who was gracious, quaint and timely. The filet was cooked to perfection! Izebel’s Espresso Martini unmatched! Thank you! J&JMore infoDeWolf TavernPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bristol•4.7
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Throughout Bristol, you'll find food that features fresh produce raised and harvested by local farmers. The atmosphere in this neighborhood highlights the farm-to-table American cuisine that's served in vibrant waterfront areas. When you're craving grilled dishes and rotisserie items, you can enjoy German cuisine in town. Lobster specialists are also found on Bristol's waterfront, you can enjoy these lobster dishes in an outdoor environment near Narragansett Bay. If you’re looking for Italian, there are some great options in the heart of downtown that offer pizza with a variety of interesting toppings, sandwiches, wings, salads and other specialty dinners.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Bristol is Pomodoro
The best vegan restaurants in Bristol are Pisco & Tequila Peruvian and Mexican restaurant, Pomodoro and Bristol Oyster Bar
The best vegetarian restaurants in Bristol are Brick Pizza Co., Roberto's Restaurant and Pisco & Tequila Peruvian and Mexican restaurant
The restaurants with the best service in Bristol are Bristol Oyster Bar, Le Central and Pomodoro
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Bristol are DeWolf Tavern, S S Dion and Pomodoro
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