Restaurants in Bristol
Bristol has a rich mix of restaurants from many countries so you can choose anything from curry at Rajpoot Restaurant in Clifton to European food with a modern twist at Bell's Diner in Montpelier. The South West of England produces fine local produce, which appears on the menu at the Harbourside's Bordeaux Quay. Check restaurant bills as service is often not included.
Top-end
Expand all1. Riverstation - Waterside dining
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The Riverstation, located right on the riverside in the city centre, is a popular place for dinner. The European cuisine reflects seasonal variations so the menu changes regularly and includes dishes such as hake stuffed with fresh herbs. The bright, modern restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere where diners can linger over a freshly cooked meal.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm & 6pm-10.30pm (Fri-Sat until 11pm), Sun 12pm-3pm
Address
The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 914 4434
2. Bell's Diner - Gourmet European
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A long-established, award-winning Bristol favourite, Bell's Diner in Montpelier serves European food with a modern twist, such as beef carpaccio with a beetroot sorbet. The understated décor in cool colours with pristine white tablecoths belies the buzzy atmosphere. It is ideal for those with an adventurous palate. Reservations are a must.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 7pm-9.30pm; Tue-Fri 12pm-2pm
Address
1-3, York Road, Bristol BS6 5QB
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 924 0357
Mid-range
Expand all3. Byzantium - Local favourite
Show moreByzantium is housed in one of Bristol's Victorian warehouses, deftly converted to give its architectural heritage a contemporary twist. Rustic and uncomplicated dishes like baked salmon fillet and pan-fried beef are rustic are prepared with the freshest ingredients. At weekends, you can enjoy the lounge and dancefloor downstairs, and occasional performances by magicians and guitarists.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Thu 6pm-12am (Thu from 4.30pm); Fri 4.30pm-2am; Sat 6pm-2am
Address
2, Portwall Lane, Bristol BS1 6NB
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 922 1883
4. Bordeaux Quay - Locally sourced Harbourside cuisine
Show moreBordeaux Quay, on the Harbourside, sources most of its food from the South West and serves delicious, seasonal European-style food. The menu changes frequently but often includes fresh, roasted sea bass. There is a brasserie downstairs with a bright upstairs restaurant which surrounds a central atrium. The effect is simple but sophisticated.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Brasserie: Brasserie: Mon-Sat 12pm-10pm; Sat also 9am-11am; Sun 9am-4pm. Restaurant: Tue-Fri 12pm-3pm & 6.30pm-10pm; Sat 6.30pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-4pm
Address
V-Shed, Canons Way, Bristol BS1 5UH
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 906 5550
Transport
Bus 8 or 9 to the city centre or ferry from Temple Meads to Millennium Square
Website
Budget
Expand all5. Rajpoot Restaurant - Stylish Indian
Show moreRajpoot Restaurant is housed in a grand, split-level Georgian house that overlooks Bristol's Clifton Downs. The extensive menu draws influence from throughout India, with an impressive number of fish dishes. For dessert, try Mughal sweets like iced Rasgulla cooked in syrup with green cardamom or hot fried Jalabies with vanilla ice cream.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm-11pm
Address
Upper Belgrave Road, Bristol BS8 2XP
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 9733 515
6. Boston Tea Party - Easygoing cafe
Show more Boston Tea Party in Park Street serves delicious, affordable meals with ingredients mainly sourced from the West Country. The menu covers light snacks to more substantial meals such as falafel and Moroccan tagines. Diners can choose from eating upstairs in the terraced garden or snacking on a panini on one of the comfy sofas.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 7am-8pm; Sun 9am-8pm
Address
75, Park Street, Bristol BS1 5PF
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 929 8601
