Warmer weather and sunny skies most definitely calls for sharing plates of Mediterranean inspired food with friends. I love that sharing lots of small plates means you get to try so many more dishes! Many of my suggestions have outdoor seating, perfect for watching the world go by and seeing everyone enjoying the summer months. … Continue reading Mediterranean Small Plates in Bristol
I’m a huge fan of brunch and we are certainly spoilt for choice in Bristol. I wrote a previous blog post about my favourite brunch spots on Gloucester Road back at the start of 2020 but it’s now somewhat out-of-date, so here’s a new and improved post covering a wider area and featuring 7 lovely … Continue reading Best Brunches in Bristol
I’ve compiled my 30 favourite restaurants in Bristol and organised them by location, so that you can easily access my top recommendations all in one blog post. This is a much-needed update to my Ultimate Bristol Food Guide, which I published in January 2022! I’ve collated restaurants only, places where you could eat lunch or … Continue reading Bristol Neighbourhood Restaurant Guide
2025 was another great year for enjoying wonderful food from Bristol’s amazing independent restaurant scene, and I was able to try out plenty of new places from my list. As is tradition, here are my 10 food highlights from 2025 of the best new (for me) places I tried in Bristol and around! Wangs, Montpelier … Continue reading 2025 Bristol Food Highlights
Whether you’re craving pasta, risotto, arancini or gelato, Bristol has got you covered. Here are my top 8 Italian restaurants in Bristol: Snobby’s, Redland – one of many gems on Chandos Road, this restaurant and wine bar serves tasty Italian small plates and pizza in a cosy setting. Grano, Old Market –so far I’ve only … Continue reading Top Italian Restaurants in Bristol
People can be quick to claim that the UK doesn’t have any national dishes to be proud of. To which I always mention the Sunday Roast! There’s nothing more warming for the soul than a crisp autumnal walk followed by a tasty roast dinner with friends. As usual, Bristol is not short of great options, … Continue reading Bristol’s Best Sunday Roasts
As culinary experiences go, the simple joy of biting into a freshly prepared burger layered with texture and flavour is a very satisfying one. Whether you’re after a smashed burger or a thick patty, here are 8 of my favourite Bristol Burger spots. Pass the ketchup? Prime by Pasture Prime by Pasture, Redcliffe - Offering … Continue reading Bristol Burger Guide
Bristol has numerous Asian offerings to satisfy your cravings, from bao to bibimap, Korean fried chicken to katsu curry, and summer rolls to sotbap. Here are my eight favourites: Tuk Tuck Tuk Tuck, Stokes Croft – this casual eatery serves some of the best bao in town along with delicious curries and bibimaps. The Tuk … Continue reading Bristol’s Best Asian Food
We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to independent cafés, coffee shops and bakeries in Bristol. Whether you’re looking to catch up with a friend, pass the time with a good book, type away on a laptop, or simply watch the world go by, you’ll be sure to find a place that suits … Continue reading My Favourite Bristol Cafés
I’m a big fan of a soft, fluffy, thick sourdough crust (aka Neapolitan style pizza) so this is what predominantly features in my recommendations below, along with some New York and Detroit style options. New York style has a thin crispy crust, whereas Detroit style has a thick squidgy base somewhat akin to focaccia. There … Continue reading Bristol Pizza Guide: An Ode to Sourdough Pizza
ALEXA ELIZABETH 