Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Bristol

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Bristol? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Koocha Mezze Bar

4.8

4.8 (1369)

£25 and under

Persian

Bristol

About the restaurant

We are located at 203 B Cheltenham Rd The Arches Bristol BS6 5QX

Koocha was founded in 2018 as Bristol’s first totally vegan restaurant – a plant pioneer, we’ve led the way for animal-free cuisine across the city.

What really sets us apart though is the big, unexpected and delicious spices and flavours from Persia and the Middle East that infuse every dish in our bountiful menu.

Our food is as fresh as it comes, sourced locally and sustainably, everything is made from scratch by our talented team. And whether you’re vegan or not, we pride ourselves on our seductive fare – even the most devout meat eaters have declared their love after a meal at one of our tables.

Top review

Mel

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful from start to finish. The atmosphere, the quantity of the food and the friendly staff. 10/10

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Pomegranate Cheesecake

4.7

4.7 (1351)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Bristol

About the restaurant

Located on the Bath and Bristol border, the Hollybush is everything a great country pub should be.

We have two comfortable and modern spaces for dining and a large bar area for drinking. Whether you are in the mood to put your feet up and enjoy a freshly prepared bar snack, treat the family to an excellent dining experience or grab a refreshing pint in our wonderful garden, we look forward to seeing you soon.

We are proud to serve the best local ales, an extensive range of up to 40 gins and the finest wines. Our experienced chefs prepare a wide range of dishes using fresh, local produce.

Our desserts are to die for! We regularly receive fantastic reviews, especially for our cheesecake which customers have been know to travel from afar to experience.

Top review

Colin

Dined 4 days ago

Russ , James and The Hollybush Team really are Awesome! I My small party of 4 were given the real from the heart genuine VIP treatment! I never thought marking my retirement could be so much fun! Great Food Fabulous Service superb ambience James, Russ ,Lauren Julie & Head Chef & Team Thank you so much for this lovely & truly memorable evening.❤️You guys !

Casa

4.7

4.7 (384)

£26 to £40

Italian

Bristol

About the restaurant

Reimagining their much-loved restaurant, Casa will offer a contemporary, accessible, yet refined take on traditional Italian dining, acting as a sibling to Peter’s Michelin-starred Spanish institution Paco Tapas next door. The 66-cover restaurant will offer a similarly relaxed environment in which to enjoy a dynamic menu created by Peter and Executive Chef Joel Breakwell.

Dishes will be made using high quality ingredients from the very best Italian and British producers, working with many of the same local suppliers that the team have partnered with for years. As a nod to the original Casamia

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Georgina

Dined 5 days ago

We came in on Wednesday evening for my partners birthday. It was absolutely sensational, the service and food were top notch. We were lucky enough to be in the restaurant with only one other couple. It was like we’d hired the whole place out. We chose the £95 menu because I wanted the lemon tart and tiramisu, which didn’t disappoint! Every course was stunning, my favourite being the lions mane and aubergine parmigiana. I would, and will be, recommending it to everyone I know. Thanks Casa for a lovely evening.

Buenasado - Bristol

4.7

4.7 (418)

£26 to £40

Argentinean

Bristol

About the restaurant

At Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse experience a unique combination of top quality beef from grass-fed cattle, reared in the fertile lowlands of Las Pampas, and superb world-famous Argentinian wine.

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Tara

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food with great service as always. The Steaks were cooked to perfection

Paco Tapas

4.6

4.6 (2027)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Bristol

About the restaurant

With jamón ready to carve, padrón peppers roasting over the wood fire & sherry straight from the barrel let us transport you to Andalusia.

Our ever changing menu combines traditional tapas with personal interpretations from Michelin starred Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias, whilst staying true to the vibrant and comforting flavours of his heritage.

No tapas bar is worth its salt without a carefully crafted sherry list - just ask Paco! So, we've handpicked ours, and offer them by the glass, bottle or shaken into the finest cocktails.

Thanks to all our amazing suppliers & team we are realising another Sanchez Brothers dream - A modern tapas bar bringing a taste of Andalusia to Bristol. Whether you're coming para picar, for a glass of sherry or a tapas feast we can't wait to see you!

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Alex

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Exceptional in every way. On arrival, our table wasn't quite ready, so we were seated at the bar and given drinks on the house. Staff were brilliant, knowledgeable and lovely. And the food was out of this world. We had the Chef's Special set menu with accompanying sherries and were so full we had to take the desserts home. Every dish was incredible, wish special mentions to the bread (like the world's greatest garlic bread, made with treacley sourdough - the only other time I've had bread this good was at Rick Stein's Padstow restaurant), the tortilla (the use of extra egg yolks was a revelation) and the quails (so tender and juicy). Not cheap, but very good value.

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4.6

4.6 (479)

£26 to £40

Burgers

Bridgeyate

About the restaurant

Our Story

Milk Bun. brings you both the finest ingredients and atmosphere, for a truly unforgettable experience.
Founded in 2018, Milk Bun. was born from two brothers with a passion for good food & good times. Both brothers share the same ethos, utilising only the freshest of locally sourced ingredients; all whilst providing the perfect place to enjoy them.

We take great pride in our hand-made, gourmet burgers; sourcing only the finest grass-fed aged meat, perfectly complemented by our secret signature bun recipe.

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Chris

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Lovely experiance, on the pricey side but then you get what you pay for! Would happily return

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Ivy Clifton Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (10242)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Clifton

About the restaurant

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

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Stephen

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Excellent service and fantastic food. Brilliant ambiance and great array of beverages. The Brasserie Spritz is definitely worth a try.

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Experience

£19.17 All-Day Set Menu

Experience

Breakfast Set Menu

Experience

The Ivy Clifton Brasserie Afternoon Tea

Côte Brasserie - Bristol Clifton

4.5

4.5 (74)

£25 and under

French

Clifton

About the restaurant

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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Rosemary

Dined 3 days ago

Cote (wherever) never fails to deliver and Cote Clifton was no exception.

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Experience

Champagne Breakfast

Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

Pho Bristol

4.4

4.4 (297)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Bristol

About the restaurant

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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Sarah

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

We really enjoyed lunch at Pho. Our waiter was brilliant and great food. Great venue with high ceilings and v light. Will defo return.

Piccolino - Bristol

4.3

4.3 (145)

£26 to £40

Italian

Bristol

About the restaurant

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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Silvia

Dined on Aug 15, 2024

Vert charming experience. The waiters very kind. The food very tasty.

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Experience

Two Courses & Drink for £25

Experience

15% off your food bill, Monday & Tuesday

Experience

Wine Wednesday - 50% Off Wine

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