Really good food and really nice guys work there. I had just landed from my flight and a 2hr Uber…read moredrive so I was starving. They were kind and walked me through the ordering process. I'm not in this city for long so I'm grateful these people left a nice impression.

One of St Nick's many little gems and a firm favourite for lunch!…read moreHuge portions of homemade salads, hummus, delicious dressings (make sure you have the chilli jam if you like things hot!) and of course the crowning glory-the tastiest, crunchiest falafel a in town-all for £4.50! Have them in a salad box or in a pitta and make sure you grab a free sample or two whilst you're in the queue!

You wouldn't know it from outside, but when you step into Falafel King on Cotham Hill, you're only…read more5 or 6 steps away from one of the most amazing dining experiences in Bristol. And it's not (just) the food that sets Falafel King apart. Walk down stairs and you'll find a hidden, middle eastern cavern of cushions, sequins and beautiful lighting that is like nothing else I've seen. The space is so nice and so well done you instantly forget that you're in Bristol. Just to the back of this room is a little Shisha Garden with pond and more cushions and bean bags. We came a couple of weeks ago and had some tea, then some food and then just chilled in the Shisha garden for an hour or so. It was so good! The food is incredibly fresh and the mint tea is so refreshing I could drink it all day. In fact, I found out that it wasn't actually tea, but a specific type of mint leaves, which makes me like it even more. I've eaten here a number of times and everything has been great. I particularly liked the mezze platter as it gives you the opportunity to sample lots of stuff. This would be such a great place for a different birthday or work party. It's definitely one of my favourite places in Bristol.

I was taken here on the recommendation of my girlfriend who suggested it for a quick bite to eat on…read moreSaturday lunchtime. To be honest I'm glad we did, I absolutely love middle eastern food and this place was perfect. Everything was freshly prepared, their falafels are absolutely amazing and the portion size was great, whilst being healthier than other restaurants. I went for a falafel laffa which costs roughly £4.50 but was absolutely huge, it comes with 6 falafel, hummus, all sorts of salad and then a choice of condiment on top (I went for garlic mayo) I would say I have a large appetite and this left me feeling full, not bad for £4.50! I took a photo of the same laffa with my girlfriend to give you an idea of size. Being slightly greedy I also bought some of the flapjack which is partially dipped in chocolate for £1. To my eyes it seems to be the chewy granola slices from Sainsbury's finest range dipped in some milk chocolate, a bit of a mark up but still a nice idea. Would definitely recommend the place, I'll be returning soon. If only I worked near it, I'd go there every lunch!

Amazing food!!!! Super nice people!! Definitely worth the visit! Been here twice in a week!read more

Many a time has the aroma of cooking meat drawn me to this corner restaurant. This is genuine…read moremiddle eastern (Lebanese, to be precise) fare, but done at take-away prices. If you're trying to find the place look out for the guys smoking hookers and drinking Turkish coffee (which I highly recommend.) The food is just wonderful. This is a kebab shop, but about as far away as the row of greasy kebab selling places at the bottom of Park Street (Bristol's number one location for a fight on a Saturday night, incidentaly). Good quality meat, not horribly greasy, and excellently seasoned. This is somewhere to go for a meal, not just for a end of the night. Although, whilst the food's restaurant quality, there isn't really anywhere to sit, so it's probably best to order out. Go to the Cedar Express to get a proper kebab rather than something that'll clog your arteries.

Tucked away along one of the alleyways of St Nicholas Market in Bristol, this boudoir-style…read moreMoroccan café is always a hive of activity, with plenty of competition for seats. Open only at lunchtimes, it's always heaving with customers who either dine al fresco in the alleyway, or squeeze into the cosy covered area on brightly-embroidered Moroccan cushions. Not only is this place great value, serving up delicious Moroccan cuisine at very reasonable prices, but it's also friendly and atmospheric - almost like Bristol's own little corner of Marrakech! They serve up heavenly meatballs, lemon chicken (a personal favourite), lamb dishes, and plenty of vegetarian options such as cous cous with feta and lentil soup - all washed down with a glass of traditional mint tea. St Nicholas Market itself is right in the heart of Bristol, and in the food area you can take your pick of all sorts of international cuisine, from spicy Caribbean to hearty Portuguese - but Bab Mansour is my clear favourite! It's just a shame it's not open in the evenings - and you'll probably find yourself waiting a while for a seat most lunchtimes.

Stroll through the corridors from the indoors St Nicks market, and in front of you is Al Bab…read moreMansour / The Moorish Café. The smells of their food stewing immediately draws you in, but that might also be the colourful décor of various throws, brass table tops and glowly lamps. Their Morrocan menu uses Halal meat, and consists of lamb stews, chicken stews, meatballs, vegetable stews served with rice or cous cous. There are also soups, salads and daily specials; all written out on their hanging blackboards in front of the café. This place is run by partners Abdelouahid and Ahmed, who's passion for their food clearly shows when you step into this place. The mint tea is something to be tried - it is warm, soothing and refreshing and you get it served in a great looking Morrocan teapot. The vibe here is relaxed and comfortable, even if it is chilly outside you feel sheltered and snug among all the throws and cushion seatings. However if it fills up inside, there are outside tables where you can enjoy your food too! This place is a rare little hideaway that's super for bringing your friends and family to hang out and that makes you feel like you're on holiday somewhere far, far away...

After waxing lyrical about Eat a Pitta a friend told me that controversially, Edna's was better. I…read moredidn't believe him, but thought I'd give it a try for myself and guess what-he was right! Edna's falafels are fresh and authentic and her chilli sauce packs a super mega chilli and garlic hit! She also offers other veggie options such as aubergine, halloumi and falafel wraps, and all for under a fiver!

I'm in town for a business trip from the US, and this is some amazing food. I'm obsessed. Been…read moreeating it once a day!

This is a fab little takeaway I often frequent after a night's boozing at The Cadbury. It's not…read moreyour run of the mill kebab house as the kebabs are actually flavoured and marinaded and they do skewers rather than just off the unmentionable brown hunk of unidentifiable meat that spins round. They also do fantastic falafels with lashings of sauce and hot jalapeno peppers to set your mouth on fire. The staff are pretty tolerant of their usually inebriated clientele and as it's off the beaten track there's not as many trouble-makers hangind around as you might expect. And it's open super-late. Definitely worth a detour from the Gloucester Road for a lovely pitta pocket.

On the junction of Picton Street and Upper Cheltenham Place is, in my humble opinion, the best…read morefast-food place in Bristol. They do amazing chicken kebabs Äì not from the skewer, but marinaded in sauce and grilled to order. If meat is not your thing, then the falafel kebab is king. The salad is always fresh and they have a good range of sauces and the staff cheery. Just what you want after a drink or three!

Scrumptiously authentic Lebanese food, all homemade, served with a generous side of Middle Eastern…read morehospitality. This little gem does not look like much from the outside. But do not let the neon signage and fading photos deter you. Once inside we were given a warm welcome by the head chef/waiter/proud proprietor of the establishment himself. We had a groupon deal for a three course set meal and he diligently explained what we got with our deal. A mezze platter and anything we wanted for main & dessert. I mention this detail, because I have often felt like persona non grata when I have used a groupon at a restaurant, receiving substandard food and service and I think this open-armed attitude should be applauded. The mezze platter arrived to a round of oohs and ahhs from the table. It was pretty epic. The lovely owner enthusiastically explained all the dishes: homemade hummus, stuffed vine leaves, chicken wings, warm potato salad, falafel, flat bread and fattoush (a traditional salad of green leaves with soumak and fried bread). Each individual morsel was delightful, but for me the crisp coriander falafel and the zingy lemony fattoush were the stars of the show! For main I went for lamb toushrana, a sumptuous tagine with heart-achingly succulent lamb, apricots, dates & sultanas accompanied by (possibly the most perfectly cooked I have ever eaten) rice...heaven! Dave had lamb shawarma with (possibly slightly to his shame) chips. Which looked much less exciting to me, but he loved it. Thinking it could not get better. Dessert arrived. Crunchy gooey homemade baklava and Mahalabi (a panna cotta type dish made with rose water topped with pistachios). Stunning!

From the outside, I was not so impressed. It was cold, starting to rain and Affendi's window…read morereminded me of so many disappointing late night takeaways. I'm not sure why. However, little was I to know that my mouth and belly were both in for such a treat. We had the Cardamom tea (not strong enough for my liking) and mixed mezze to share, which was mouth wateringly delicious. Even the salad dressing was taste bud tingling, absolutely loved it. Between us we then went for Lamb Shawarma and Tourshana. I couldn't fault the lamb. Succulent and tasty to the end. Then came dessert, oh sweet dessert. Mahalabi and Baklava between us. We were very satisfied customers. Lebanese food definitely agrees with my mouth and belly. The owner/waiter was courteous and easy to chat to, throughout. He used to be an engineer and when the recession hit he set up Afendi. If his engineering is as good as his cooking I'd like to see some of his feats of engineering! Loved the Afendi logo, unfortunately the mugs aren't for sale!

Believe the hype…read more Kino is my favourite cafe in the UK. Trips from London to Bristol have been scheduled in the past for no other reason than a Kino Visit and will be scheduled in the future for no other reason for a Kino Visit. I do have friends in Bristol, but it's very much Kino first, friends second. And I say that only semi-jokingly. They have a space downstairs where they put on arts stuff. I once saw a play there called Whiskey Tango. The food and drink is all vegan, and is all great. I am a vegetarian, not a vegan, but it never feels like you're just eating a bunch of lentils here. The food has a substantial feel to eat, which they sort of engender by having vegan bacon in their sandwiches, etc. I usually go for a milkshake and the vegan breakfast. I feel an immense satisfaction after having consumed these items. There's so much variety on the menu that I should really try something new each time I come, although I usually end up sticking to the old favourites. There are so many cakes, biscuits, teas, sandwiches etc available that there really is something for everyone. Even the most hardened carnivore would struggle not to like this place. There's something about the space, too, that I like. You feel very free inside. It has a nice community feel to it. The staff have always been great. Give this place a go. But be careful. You might never leave.

Such a lovely place to sit and enjoy Bristol. The staff are so lovely and good vibes all around…read more Would recommend if you want somewhere to brighten up your day. So cute I'm obsessed!

perfect american brunch To face the long day ahead of me, on…read moreSunday I absolutely had to try the Boston Tea Party breakfast. If you love powerful American brunches, BTP is a must! At BTP, you will find the most sandwich and full-bodied semi-sweet pancakes you will ever eat in your life. Flavoured with a cascade of maple syrup, they will be the perfect match for the fried bacon with which they are served. Tired of avocado toast - let's face it, I can do it myself at home, without spending nine effing pounds - I wanted to try the famous eggs Benedict. Accompanied by two slices of sourdough toast bread and hollandaise sauce they were fire! I also wanted to add some bacon just to keep it light... because why not?! I was expecting classic American bacon in thin, crunchy and super scorched strips, but I think this is the English version: thick and almost rounded slices, more like a slice of meat, but still delicious af. The meat was tender and cooked evenly, nicely browned at the edges.

I had an incredible experience at the BTP. The staff all great you with a smile as soon as you walk…read morein. And also their initiative to single use is clear, which is impressive! The menu includes a vegan dish in every category. Along with veggie options, and meat too! I ordered the vegan veggie breakfast for under £7. My partner ordered the vegan banh mi. After we ordered we headed outside to their beautiful outdoor garden. They claim to have the largest on park street. There was a lot of seating in the sun and the shade. Our food came out in a timely matter and was absolutely delicious. They veggie breakfast was so tasty! The only thing I'd change would be to add a vegan sausage or avocado in place of the missing egg from the standard veggie breakfast. The banh mi was perfect as is! We finished our food and soaked up some son. Everything about our experience was enjoyable and we will definitely be returning!