Overall the place, staff and food was lovely. We had a chance to speak with the owner and chefs…read morewife about the building and history of the area. Make sure you're hungry when you go.

I wasn't too sure about this place as it seems very small when you enter, but it turns out that…read morethey have an upstairs area as well, although we didn't get up there as there was a table available in the window, which was just as well as it filled up pretty quickly after we sat down. Our order was taken very quickly and I was impressed by the range of dishes on the menu; it is definitely a cut above the usual Italian restaurant fare. I had the Fregula di Frutti di Mare to start, which was not at all the seafood soup that I was expecting but more like a watery risotto. It was a bit too creamy for my taste and I wished they'd mentioned that on the menu, but there we are. For mains I thought I had ordered a penne with squid ink sauce, but when it came I was dismayed to find that I'd actually ordered something that was covered in cheese and cream sauce, which being lactose intolerant I just couldn't eat. However, after my profuse apologies for mis-reading the menu, they very quickly replaced it with the squid ink number (it was the spaghetti, not the penne!) so full marks to them for doing that. I liked the ambience of the place too, from the clichéd wax-encrusted wine bottle candle holders to the quirky decorative touches and pictures. I'll keep this place bookmarked for my next visit to Bristol.

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

We were in a group of six last week and were very pleasantly surprised. I've eaten here before but…read morewas not so happy as I was this time. The Bocabar is well known for its pizza and beware the LONG menu. You need time and determination to read through the pizza menu! I chose very well - my pizza was delicious!!!! And everyone was pleased with their choices. We picked a really yummy wine - the cheapest red (£13) and it was fantastic and went really well with our pizzas. Children are welcome and service is friendly. It gets very busy at the weekends but during the week, their are still plenty of people, so despite the huge size of the space here, it manages to welcome you well. We had lovely service from our waitress. The couple who own this place own a few different restaurants in Bristol and they have done really well!

Quite a cool place to go for a drink and a bite to eat. really nice just to pop outside when it's…read morenot too cold. Just one thing that let's this place down, when it's busy it does take ages for the food to come out. It was something like an hours wait for a couple of pizza. If the can speed up the service it would be a 5 star.

Gets alot of business through the fact it does Halal meat, I usually find that if somewhere does…read moreHalal meat then it tastes a bit nicer, this however is not completely the case with Vanoosh. The Lamb Shish was pretty good, but something didn't taste quite right with the chicken, tasted way to weird for my liking - and it's pretty difficult to make chicken taste weird as it is one of the most universal tastes. With only really doing Kebabs and Chips (with a pretty poor burgur selection) I think they are missing out on the Pizza crowd... there is big bucks if you can get in with that crowd!

Vanoosh? Sounds more like a cleaning product than a kebab shop if you ask me!…read more To be honest, Vanoosh is no better or worse than any other late night kebab you will have. However, they do offer some good deals - at the moment you can get a free lamb doner kebab with any other kebab bought (Monday-Thursdays for March only), but ever without the offer it's pretty reasonably. It's comforting to know their meat is 100% Halal!

The main reason for my "maybe" rating needs some context... booking on a Sunday, but having to book…read morea later time than we wanted, which resulted in two of my party of seven not getting their Sunday Roast, due to "no roasted potatoes left". The second reason, seeing at least 3 employees strolling to a table for their lunch break, carrying their Sunday roasts with those "found" roasted potatoes on their plates. Let me remind you that a great business model for restaurants is to "exceed guest (or customer) expectations and make a reasonable profit. No roasted potatoes meant two of your customers expectations were not met. That said, one of the party did received a child Sunday roast. The roasted beef was tough as leather and dry. I ordered the Halloumi salad, which I thought was very good. I enjoyed the pumpkin seeds mixed through. The pizzas are typically very good, which was ordered by 3 of the party. And chicken Caesar salad, ordered by another of the party, was (I think) satisfactory. Service was decent. I'd suggest, if possible, for the party of seven, the food comes out at the same time. It doesn't take much to figure out that a couple of staff can help each other. If they're busy, perhaps a member of management can assist... this would have made it better. Instead, we all waited until everyone got their food. I'm not 100% convinced that we will return, at least on a Sunday. It seems, based of previous visits, Sunday's is hit or miss. The ambiance, in my opinion, is consistent. We Like that it is family friendly.

A restaurant-bar endeavouring to cater for the cool media crowed that apparently populate this part…read moreof Bristol (it was news to me). Arty in atmosphere, with some engaging art hanging at the moment. The bar's comprehensive, with plenty of organic and local offerings. They've got a relaxed approach to food, doing pizzas, Sunday roasts, and other usuals, some with a bit of a Brazillian twist. It's not quite as hip as it might hope to be, though certainly a much more stylish experience that you'll get anywhere else in Brislington. Pretty large, which is mostly a blessing in this case - you should be able to always get a seat. Boca Bar is an outpost of trendiness on the Bath Road.

A good spot to grab a bite. They have an excellent selection of breakfast options, whatever suits…read moreyour fancy. The place is well kept and the staff is kind. Plenty of seating.

One of the best pizzas in the city. Loved their blend of…read moresubcontinental and traditional pizzas

For the locals to Sandy Park road (every time I write that name I can't help to chuckle. Don't know…read morewhy, it's not as funny as some other road names I can recall...) it is a perfect drunken takeaway stop, for those passing through it is another rather average greasy food place! Top Chef isn't the Thop Chef, he is probabley in the top 30%of Sandy Park but I think that is a far as I can stretch. Good for what it is. Some people want good fast food, and this is where they can find it, better than any chain place you can find, but still pretty fatty.

If you're after a generous portion of fine tasting grease, I'd recommend you purchase an oriental…read moretakeaway from Top Chef. We all crave a bit of calorific indulgence once in a while and Top Chef pulls out all the stops when it comes to providing food that is both naughty and nice. And all for next to nothing! Although it partly delivers its oriental promise, it is also heavily dependent on Western notions of cooking/frying. Chips come with almost every meal and all is caked in grease. For a quick fix, try the lunch time offer of egg fried rice, chips and curry sauce for just £2.50. Ah the rush! All in moderation, mind...

The place was busy and the garden area was packed too. That's a good sign! I came to have food…read morebecause I heard good things. I was bummed to learn they'd had a plumbing issue with their boiler and weren't doing food that evening. The menu looked great but I had to enjoy this wi der cider and the ambiance and then find another place grab dinner. Lots of local options and the bartender was very helpful as well. Appreciated all that and enjoyed my time here nonetheless! Haven't come back again for the food...... and another cider pint to be sure.

Lovely back garden when you walk from the depressing street through the dark bar. Flowers in…read moreplanters, tables and chairs, games and puzzles. Inviting and welcome. Neutral food, small portions, uninspired menu. No one was really eating at 6 pm on a sunny Friday....