Have been to nthis place numerous times, and have had a very good meal whether it was lasagne or…read morepizzza ect. However last night my friend and I decided to have the Steak peppata. I cut into my steack and notuce a thick piece of grizzle running through the middle. Having cut this out and the fat around the outside I was left with a mediocre piece of meat. I noticed that my friends steak was a lot thicker and juicer and looke3d 10oz. Mine looked more like 6oz. He said it tasted very nice. However mine did not, it was very chewy. I called the manager over to complain and he said that all meat was the same from the same butcher and then said to me that he would give me their butchers telephone number to complain to him. Now that is something, me complain to a restaurants supplier. I could not explain ton him that it was up to me to complain. After a heated discussion the manager then said that he would cook me another steak which I declined. He then went into the kitchen and came out with 3 steaks sealed saying to look and see how good they were. Yes of course they were good, mine was not and that was the one we were talking about. I tried to explain this to him that those may have been ok but mine was not and he kept on about how his meat came from a very good butcher. I told him that if I paid £24.50 for a sirlion then I expected a decent sirlion what I got was a piece of meat from a sizzler pub that charged £9.50. He did take the price of the steak of the bill but that was refused by me as that was not the point. My friend then made a compromise and we would not pay for the steak but give the money for waiters gratuities. However I shall not be going back t o this restaurant again. Its a pity because the other times have been enjoyable and decent food.

This place is an absolute gem of a restaurant ! We were very warmly greeted by the lovely bleached…read moreblonde Italiano waitress. Who immediately reconised my mother (she's been once before). After the greetings we got down to the very Bristolion tradition of consuming Thatchers Gold. Thankfully they had these in abundance from a large bottle at a not to shabby 3.50. There is a fantastic reasonably priced wine menu, we just didn't fancy it. Decor wise this place is tastefully done but it aint gonna blow your brains out ! Lots of neutral colours. Which for me is just fine. Cause I came to eat not look at the walls ! And eat we did oh yes ! We started with prochitto with melon and calamari. All perfect the calamari was particularly good with a melt on yer tounge texture. For mains my missus opted for the sea food tomatoe pasta dish. Cant remember the name but it was a proper party on the taste buds. I had the Casa pizza which was sublime. I dont normally do pizza eating out but afer seeing a neighbouring tables come I opted and my word am I glad I did. Its was the best pizza ive had in years! Topped off with a limochella shot for dessert this was one unforgettably good meals that didn't break the bank. Oh, and did I mention that the service was great ?

Excellent Italian food with a twist of imagination added, and great service…read more Say Pasta in Emerson's green has a consistently friendly set of serving staff (I've never seen the same set of staff there twice, but they've all been a really friendly bunch). Friendly, but at the same time efficient. Never had a long wait, even when the restaurant has been full (which often happens in the evenings - worth booking). They are accomodating and helpful people, and they serve well and attentively but not intrusively. The food is particularly good because there are some unusual, imaginative recipes and they really work. I can particularly recommend the bacon and banana pizza - yes, really! - which is a combination I found startlingly good, and a real discovery. There are mouth watering vegetarian options on the menu too - not an afterthought, these dishes prompt a confirmed carnivore to consider the vegetarian option by choice from time to time. Cakes, as mentioned by other reviewers, are really good English tea-house style cakes; there are other desserts available, and I'd say there are so many good things on the menu to try - starters, mains, and sweets - that you should count on coming back several times for more.

Very nice food with a good service. Pizza's are great.read more

Best Italian food I've ever had I had the pizza and it's the best thing I've tasted cheap toread more

I've been to La Piazza 1 a couple of times since moving to Fishponds 3 months ago. It's situated…read morejust off the high street on the corner of The Straights. What you get is a great value for money Italian restaurant with excellent service. I wouldn't call it fine dining but it's not trying to be and you can not go wrong for the price. The last time I went was a Tuesday night and the fact that it was tricky to find a table for 4 of us at 6:30pm on a Tuesday speaks volumes for how popular it is. We did have to wait a little while for food on that occasion but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt judging by the good service normally received and how busy it was that night. Food wise you can expect all of the usual suspects on the Italian menu along with fish and steak which as previously mentioned are all very reasonable in price. La Piaza 1 also appears to cater well for kids judging by the number of family's eating there. All in all, its a great value restaurant if you fancy a last minute bite to eat out or i'd also recommend it as a good starting point to eat before hitting a pub or 2 on the weekend.

What a Greta cosy find. Didn't book a table on a Tuesday expecting it to be quiet. How wrong!…read more Opens at 1800 hrs and by 1830 nearly full. A compact menu but full of really interesting combinations and flavours. Thought that a slimmmet Menninger would making choosing something easier but no just made the food envy when the food arrived worse.

The interior is cozy. There's plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. The menu covers a wide…read morerange of different food items from pizza to pasta and steak. Filetto di manzo grigliato medium (3/5): the meat was tender and juicy but could use a bit more salt. The portion was quite small but I liked the salad. Don Giovanni's is pretty good. The vibe is nice and the waiters/waitresses are kind.

This hidden gem is absolutely one of the best restaurants you can find here. The history behind it…read morewarms the heart. I didn't get around to writing my first review and I'm glad I waited because the food was so amazing it brought me back the next day. CHEF ANDI YOU ARE THE BEST. I can't explain how happy you made not only my stomach but everyone's at the table. My server Joan was absolute phenomenal she comes highly recommended and makes the best selections for your palate. Her energy is infectious and she is hilarious. It's a motherly warm embracing feeling with her as a server. I will be sad to leave this place. But I assure you it's worth the drive no matter how far you are. I drove 3 hours from London. And I would do it again. I can't wait to return. Check the pictures to give you an idea of what awaits your taste buds

I stumbled upon this place, as I we were hungry and The Porto Lounge was heaving and the steamy…read morecrampt interior didn't look an apealing place to stand and wait. Located a couple of doors down from said lounge in Fishponds. I have managed to bypass this place and gone elsewhere for years ! And what a mistake that was, this place is great ! A stylish interior awaits as does excellent and attentive service. We were in time to benefit from the 2 courses for 8.95. I opted for Calamari, something I've both enjoyed and hated in restaurants before. But these guys nailed it ! Perfect 10 outta 10 fresh tasting and melt in your mouth texture. She had some meat balls in a tomatoe sauce which was also very enjoyable. For mains I opted for a Calzone folded affair. Again it were delicious as was me pinot grigio which was getting better with every sip. She had a pizza with rocket, basil and hard cheese. This was good but not in the same league as the Calzone which was excellent. I will be returning. Because although this Italian may not be the very best in Bristol it certainly is some of the very best value. And they really seem to care and put lot of love in there cooking .

Bedminster meets Rome at this family run Italian bistro (now a chain across the South West). I…read morewould say they serve bog standard Italian fayre - spag bol, thin pizzas, Peroni beer. And on some levels I would be right. The prices for such food is spot on and each dish is freshly made and tasty with the right amount of herbs - without being overfilling or stodgy. On another level, I think the food is quite exceptional. Cooked in the way only real Italians can, with passion and flair and served up in the comfy modern surroundings of leather chairs and slick decor. It is a shame the place in on Bedminster parade (although there is a very nice city centre branch too), a bit of a run down area without much going for it. The customers were few & far between when I visited and I worry that they just don't attract the right clientele when they're situated next to Asda. Luckily, you can forget where you are once inside (and relaxing with a big bowl of tagliatelle and a glass of chianti!) They specialise in delicious chicken and fish dishes, as well as traditional Italian veal recipes (I won't touch the stuff myself, but that's just personal ethics). I ate breaded mozzarella for starters (unbelievably yummy) and pollo alla diavolo for mains (had to point at the menu for that one) - chicken breast served in a spicy onion, tomato, mushroom and chilli sauce. Too full up for pud and without leaving too much of a dent in the bank balance. Will certainly return - perhaps to the city centre branch.

It is difficult to find fault with this award winning restaurant. I have been a few times now, and…read morehave always had a cracking time. The atmosphere of an evening tends to err towards the animated, and so the venue is great for parties and celebratory meals of any kind. The reception from the staff is always warm and welcoming and their Italian vitality is infectious. One of my favourite dishes to date is the Lasagne Vegetariana, a beautifully succulent dish, plentiful and oozing with fresh, juicy vegetables and a finishing touch of tasty melted cheddar. A generous portion of garlic bread and a finely dressed and presented salad were additions which bestowed the meal with a wow factor that far exceeded its modest price (circa £8.50). If you're more of a pizza person, I'd recommend the Ortolana, an exquisitely tasty dish, strewn with peppers, aubergine, roasted courgettes, olives and mozzarella cheese (mouth watering as I type). My only criticism of Bottelinos is its rather naff televised open fire. "Come again?", I hear you say. Now there's incentive to go and have a gander...