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What are Bristol’s best restaurants?

By Martin Booth  Wednesday Jun 8, 2022

Recommendations from industry experts once again make up the heart of EatDrink24/7, Bristol’s only completely independent guide to food and drink.

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These are the restaurants across the city that got the most recommendations this year.

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Adelina Yard

Queen Quay, Welsh Back, BS1 4SL
www.adelinayard.com

“The only food that’s ever made me cry,” said Chris Earles of Full Court Press about Adelina Yard – photo: Adelina Yard

Bertha’s Pizza

The Old Gaol Stables, Cumberland Road, BS1 6WW
www.berthas.co.uk

Bertha’s Pizza is “phenomenal” says Nathan Ritchie of Big Nath’s BBQ – photo: Bertha’s Pizza

Bokman

3 Nine Tree Hill, Kingsdown, BS1 3SB
www.instagram.com/bokmanbristol

Farro owner Bradley Tapp said that Bokman was “the first place I wanted to eat after Covid restrictions were lifted” – photo: Bokman

Box-E

Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Wapping Wharf, BS1 6WP
www.boxebristol.com

Every visit to Box-E is a “wonderful experience” according to Monica Patel of Naasto Baasto – photo: Box-E

Bravas

7 Cotham Hill, Cotham, BS6 6LD
www.bravas.co.uk

“Consistently good” says Bulrush’s George Livesey about Bravas – photo: Bravas

Jean’s Bistro

441 Gloucester Road, BS7 8TZ
www.jeansbistro.co.uk

“Authentic, well priced, immeasurably delicious, the only problem is stopping yourself ordering everything!” says Good Chemistry’s Kelly Sidgwick about Jean’s Bistro – photo: Jean’s Bistro

Little Hollows

26 Chandos Road, Redland, BS6 6PF
www.littlehollowspasta.co.uk

Little Hollows is “full of wonderful recipes” says Zara Naracott of Zara’s Chocolates – photo: Little Hollows

Root

Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Wapping Wharf, BS1 6WP
www.rootbristol.co.uk

Chef and writer Ellie Curshen says that Root “is best enjoyed as a foursome ‘cos then you can basically order the whole menu between you!” – photo: Root

Sonny Stores

47 Raleigh Road, Southville, BS3 1QS
www.sonnystores.com

Sonny Stores is “really gorgeous, great food, lovely atmosphere” says Ysemay Hackett-Evans of Alp Mac – photo: Sonny Stores

Squeezed

Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Wapping Wharf, BS1 6WE
www.bristolsqueezed.co.uk

“According to Bokman co-owner Duncan Bokman: “The patties (at Squeezed) are the best I have ever tasted in a burger” – photo: Squeezed

Wilson’s

24 Chandos Road, Redland, BS6 6PF
www.wilsonsbristol.co.uk

Wilson’s is “simply perfect” says Natalie Taylor of Kask – photo: Wilson’s

Main photo: Sonny Stores

Read more: What are Bristol’s best food and drink shops?

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