Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Bristol County

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Bristol County? 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!

S S Dion

4.9

4.9 (311)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Bristol

About the restaurant

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.

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LoriVIP

Dined on May 14, 2025

The food is always fresh & delicious! Meaghan is a wonderful waitress. Very friendly & attentive.

Pomodoro

4.9

4.9 (576)

$30 and under

Italian

Bristol

About the restaurant

BYOB Policy
At Pomodoro Italian Kitchen, we proudly allow you to bring your own beer or wine. Please be aware of the following fees: a corking fee of $7 for each bottle of wine and a fee of $1 for each beer you bring in.

Reservation Seating Options
When making reservations, please consider the following seating options we offer:
Indoor Seating: Enjoy our cozy booths located in the main dining area.
Covered Patio: Relax in our three-season room equipped with warm heating for colder months.
Bar Seating: Opt for our bar stools for a casual dining experience while enjoying your meal.
Outdoor Seating: Available depending on weather conditions, with heaters provided during colder months to keep you comfortable.

About Us
Pomodoro Italian Kitchen is a beloved family-run restaurant that has proudly served our community for three generations. We specialize in offering award-winning Italian comfort food that delights the taste buds and creates memorable dining experiences.

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Bonnie

Dined on May 13, 2025

Always such fabulous food, great service and cozy environment.

Roberto's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (277)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bristol

About the restaurant

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.

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KenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Food, service and atmosphere is excellent. My wife and I always enjoy our dinning experience. Bristol is a beautiful town and nice place to walk before or after dinner.

Le Central

4.8

4.8 (554)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

Bristol

About the restaurant

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.

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Elizabeth

Dined on May 11, 2025

Food was delicious- and the service was just as good! Definitely will be back!

Palmer River Grille

4.8

4.8 (1160)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Warren

About the restaurant

YOU'LL LOVE OUR AMERICAN RESTAURANT IN WARREN, RI Are you craving Rhode Island seafood? What about a juicy steak cooked to perfection? When you're in the mood for delicious food and uncompromising service, visit us at Palmer River Grille LLC. Located in Warren, RI, our American restaurant is a picturesque place to order lunch or dinner while enjoying the beauty of our town and the Palmer River. Palmer River Grille is part of the Gorman family of restaurants, which include the Sakonnet River Grille and Four Corners Grille in Tiverton, RI. Our family has been running these restaurants since 1998 and 2015, respectively. From the cooks to the wait staff, our entire crew is dedicated to providing the highest quality food and fast, friendly service. There's something on our dinner menu and lunch menu for everyone. We also have a full bar serving your favorite cocktails, mixed drinks, beer and wine.

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Donna

Dined 3 days ago

First time here and it was a great experience. The service was excellent and the food is spectacular.

Pisco & Tequila Peruvian and Mexican restaurant

4.8

4.8 (101)

$30 and under

Peruvian

Bristol

About the restaurant

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.

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Wilthon

Dined on May 11, 2025

Family friendly restaurant with authentic food and culture. Highly recommend the lomo saltado, it’s rich in flavors and won’t disappoint.

Bristol Oyster Bar

4.7

4.7 (992)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Bristol

About the restaurant

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.

www.bristoloysterbar.com

We look forward to seeing you at Bristol Oyster Bar!

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HeatherVIP

Dined on May 15, 2025

The 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!

Brick Pizza Co.

4.7

4.7 (1079)

$31 to $50

American

Bristol

About the restaurant

Brick Pizza Co. is a new American restaurant that specializes in brick oven pizza and house made pasta.

www.brickpizzaco.com

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Robert

Dined 6 days ago

Great resturaunt. The service was great along with the food and atmosphere. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

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4.6

4.6 (38)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bristol

About the restaurant

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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JayneVIP

Dined on May 4, 2025

Extraordinary 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&J

Leo's Ristorante

4.6

4.6 (482)

$30 and under

Italian

Bristol

About the restaurant

Leo’s was first opened in 1948 by Italian immigrants Pantaleone (Leo) Mancieri and his wife Virginia (Nonni). Established mainly as a pizzeria in the State Street section of Bristol, the restaurant quickly gained a local following and served as a popular lunch destination for workers and families alike. Leo and Virginia, along with sons Mario and Reno, worked tirelessly to produce great fresh Italian favorites and create a friendly environment for their customers.
The original Leo’s remained open until 1976 when the family decided to close after Leo passes away, and in the year 2000 Leo’s grandson, Paul Mancieri, relocated to 365 Hope Street in the heart of historic downtown Bristol. Paul and his wife Adriana pride themselves on bringing back the spirit and the recipes of the pizzeria ran by Leo and Nonni. Welcome to Leo’s Ristorante! Enjoy our family recipes, preserved for three generations and plated with care and love by Paul, Adriana and their staff.

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Audrey

Dined on May 15, 2025

Everything we ordered was delicious, and our server Michelle was very sweet and made great recommendations.

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