We tried to enjoy this restaurant and despite calling ahead on New year's Day we got a shoddy…read morewelcome and left without dining. One star is for the lack of customer service. (Reading Shontae J's review of the food that day I think we had a lucky escape!) The person who answered the phone said no reservation was needed; when asked about parking they said it was free on Queen's Sq. (Actually it's pay all day, every day which I discovered after dropping off the family and driving around the block. And it's £3 per hour and 1 hour is the max.) The missus, plus baby stroller and toddler in tow got to Loch Fyne's door. The staff didn't come to assist despite her looking for help. Instead they slowly wandered around the tables, then reluctantly came to help. Then she was asked if she had a reservation. "No... Do I need one?" It turns out it was quiet and She didn't need one (like the guy on the phone said) so why this passive aggressive attitude? Totally uncalled for. Then the deal breaker was that half the menu was unavailable as it's New year's Day. Ok, but please say so when I call on the phone because that's the only thing that counts at a restaurant. Don't come here unless you want a bad experience. #DumbStaffWillRuinYourBusiness

Great lunch date with my wife. We went to Bristol just to try this restaurant because my wife…read morelikes seafood and I liked the warm reception I received some time ago when I popped my head in to grab a menu while walking past. We ordered from the Set menu. Scottish Peppered Mackerel, Pork Belly and twice-cooked chips (fries), and Creme Brûlée for me. Crispy Sprats, Mussels and mixed vegetables for her. The Mackerel was surprisingly delicious. I think I was expecting a peppered fillet or something (I missed the "Potted" part in the dish's name), but pleased to get a little glass pot with minced(?) mackerel and cracked pepper to spread on some dark bread. Yummy! The pork belly and chips were tasty but nothing to write home about. I didn't dislike them but the pork wasn't as flavorful as I had expected because the seasoning hadn't penetrated the meat. Again, it wasn't bad and that might have been what they were going for. When we return, I'll try the steak (I'm not big on seafood but my wife is). The chips had just the right consistency. Lastly, I had Creme Brûlée somewhere else and didn't like it because the top was burnt and I was afraid that that's how it would always taste. I ordered it at Loch Fyne just to see how well they'd do it. It was yummy. The top wasn't burnt and the custard was subtle yet delightfully smooth. I considered ordering one for take away but I was heading to a meeting at a patisserie. The Prats were OK, but we learned that we are not fans of prat. We can't blame Loch Fyne; I'm sure they tasted the way they were supposed to taste. I didn't taste the Mussels, but I was told that they were fresh and perfectly cooked. So, Loch Fyne was worth the trip. It's a short enough walk from the Bristol Temple Meads station that we might find ourselves there again. Oh, I should note though that our table was uncomfortable. It was a four-legged table for two. They're the worst! I hate having to squeeze my long legs between the two table legs and getting my knees trapped.

When visiting a new city you don't always know where to go. And apparently not making a reservation…read morea Saturday night in Bristol wasn't the best idea! After walking around for 20-30 mins and getting a few rejections we found Graze, which from the outside looks way to modern for my taste. But the closer we got the better we liked it (it has a statuette of a bull on top of the door - love it!!!) Anyways we got charcuterie as a starter with Aperol Spritz, which was delicious - really good meat! And nicely served! As a main cause we got a chicken roast and lamb chops, and a bottle of wine, they had a great wine card by the way! We both wanted to finish - but that wasn't possible - cause we also need room for a little dessert! It was a good evening! The service was really good, We loved the food, and the interior was very non British! (Win!) ;) I would have loved to try a Sunday roast at Graze! Next time for sure!

We came here following a recommendation from a friend who lives in Bristol. We went for a late…read morelunch after my husband's interview so wanted to celebrate it being over and enjoy some time together. This place was perfect. Because it was about 3pm by the time we got there, it was pretty quiet (only two other customers) but we quite liked that and despite being worried they might not be serving food since it was between lunch and dinner (and Valentines day which they were clearly getting ready for that evening) we were warmly welcomed and told we could sit anywhere. The whole place smelled like leather which I suppose might be off putting for some but I loved it. It was nice and bright with leather seating (hence the smell) and smart decor. We were brought a lunch menu as well as the a la carte and drinks. I decided to have a cocktail since we were officially on holiday now the interview was over ;) The cucumber collins (£6.50) was delicious! We also shared a 500ml carafe of pinot noir (£12) which was lovely. We ordered bread & olives (£3.50) to start which were very nice, I liked the addition of thyme to the butter. For our mains, Nik chose the burger which was tasty but a bit dry and could have had a bit more seasoning. The chips were fantastic! I opted for the duck leg confit with dauphinoise (£11.95) which was definitely the best choice - SO delicious and melt in the mouth duck with crispy skin. The jus was very tasty too and great for dipping Nik's chips! ;) I was surprised that Nik's burger cost more than my duck which was a decent size and mine definitely seemed better quality. £12.95 for a burger is pretty pricey too! When mine came I decided I needed some veg with it so ordered the winter greens which came quickly and smothered in butter. A bit too much really as I actually love kale & savoy cabbage (which is what came) and it was literally dripping in butter which wasn't needed and so not quite as healthy as expected but I enjoyed it all the same. Although, again it was quite expensive at £3.50 for a small bowl of cabbage. Considering how quiet the restaurant was (a few more customers had come in for drinks by the time we finished but no other diners), we had to sit with our empty plates for a VERY long time as the waitress was busy lighting candles and setting tables for dinner. She did seem to be the only member of staff at this point but we were ignored for a bit too long. Service was friendly throughout though and we soon got the bill and were thanked as we left. The toilets were clean and again, nicely decorated with nice touches like the lovely smelling White Company soap & hand lotion. We'd probably go back for another visit next time we're in Bristol.

Our group of 4 was just super hAngry! Our original dinner plans for the Hatchett Pub fell thru and…read morewe came here as it was just up the street and our hostess said she could give us a table as long as we could leave before 7:30pm. Since it was just coming up to 5:30 pm we were absolutely fine with that time limitation! We started off with a half Garlic-bread and half-cheese starter. Really liked this, especially the cheese used. Also got a bottle of the house red and then I got the pancetta pizza (substituting olives for corn), my brother got the 4 seasons pizza and then the other two people in our group got Pasta. Since at that time we were the only ones at the restaurant, food came out super quick and we all just inhaled it. I am so glad I substituted the olives for the corn, as the olives used had a lovely taste! The ham used on my brother's pizza was also super delicious. The pizza crust was just the right amount of crispy and well risen dough. I enjoyed the sweet tangy taste of the BBQ sauce used in the pancetta pizza very much and we all just totally polished off the food, however pizza size is massive enough that 2 not very hungry people can totally split it. Total 5 stars however reserved for their Tiramisu- in one word: YUM! It was perfection and I'd come back here again just for that treat - rich, creamy and decadent with each bite being super delicious. Service was friendly and so not sure why they aren't rated higher on Yelp. We almost decided not to go cause of the indifferent yelp reviews, but hunger won out and super glad we went in the end, as no complaints about the food or service. Total bill for the 4 of us was £100 and change (included a 10% service charge) and we thought that was pretty decent as we'd had a 3 course meal plus a bottle of wine. I'd definitely return for the Tiramisu! Note - Banksy's Love Cheat is located on the side of the building right next to this restaurant! Yelp 166/ 2019

Everything about my dinner was wonderful from the welcome by Sergio himself to the food and the…read moreparting shot of Limoncello. My house wine, bruschetta, tagliatelle carbonara and java cake were all top notch. I cannot recommend this restaurant strongly enough!

If there was a bar that most encapsulated the Bristol spirit then Renatos it is, like Bristol it is…read moreunpretentious but super cool, full of an eclectic mixture of people and run by the same family (The Renato family) for decades. The drinks are reasonably priced and there is always a good selection, in the bar area you can order a pizza which is cooked fresh there and then and they serve the delicious pizza right into the early hours, it's a popular after work, after gig/theatre bar and it is without doubt my favourite bar in Bristol - I hope that in 20 years time I'm still eating pizza and drinking pints of cider in Renatos

Right next to the Old Vic, Renatos is a pin in the map of good places to go in Bristol. With a…read morereally nice atmosphere and fairly cheap prices, open fire in the winter and walls entirely adorned with theatre posters or signed photos of various actors from over the years, this is an excellent bar/restaurant which is really worth a look in. I've frequented it many times, perhaps a few too many whilst I was still at college, and the late night pizzas really are quite a selling point - all night they'll serve the traditional and very high quality pizzas to their gradually drunker clientelle. You can take your pick with seating - there's a comfy room with sofas, and the aforementioned fire, to the left of the bar, or else the main room with the poster wallpapered walls has tables, chairs and benches. Without fail getting a seat is always a bit of an art when I've been here, but that's more part of Renatos' charm rather than a failing. Come here more than once and you'll see the same staff - it's a closely run family business. They also own the restaurant across the road (which has the same name), which is a far more traditional restaurant affair and has a wider variety on the menu than just pizza. Both sides of the road are a must.

Good food, just wish they would have told us that there was a huge group that took over the entire…read morerestaurant for lunch. It made it so loud that we could not talk to each other. Probably the longest we have waited for food.

Initial service was lovely. Scallops and salad and amuse bouche were wonderful. That was the end of…read morethe positives. Pork belly was overcooked - outside was black and inside was dry. Boulangerie potatoes were also overcooked and needed salt. Steak was rare not medium rare as ordered. And the steak knife was so dull that it took sawing and sawing through the very rare meat to get a bite. Chips needed salt. Service fell off completely halfway through the meal. It took 25 minutes to get whiskey on the rocks and when we asked about it we were delivered two glasses of whisky neat, no ice. I asked for ice and the hostess said she would bring some. 10 minutes later I had to get up and walk over to her at the desk to remind her. And it took 55 minutes to receive our main dishes. I know because I took a photo when we were first at our table and the time stamp doesn't lie. All in all, a disappointing experience.

Got the chicken Sunday roast! Pretty expensive given the portion size…read more The chicken was tender and tasty, and I really liked the roast root vegetables. It was my first time having Yorkshire pudding. Was very surprised to discover it wasn't actually a pudding Watched the Arsenal v Chelsea match while eating which was a big plus!

Cute pub in the center of Bath ( England), stopped for light lunch after Saturday flea market…read morenearby ( the market was not impressive). Food was good ( stake, humus, not so much the shakshuka - eggs were overcooked on the top and the whites were running at the bottom , friendly service, smallish portions for the price . Solid 3

Cozy local pub with friendly staff offering a stellar selection of drinks on tap. We opted to sit…read moredownstairs , which was not as spacious as the upstairs, and thoroughly enjoyed our time. The burgers were cooked and seasoned to perfection as well as the chicken strips and chips. The steak was overcooked and lacked flavor, which was a disappointment, but overall it was a great experience.

Great little pub! The service was outstanding. The bartender was so friendly, caring and provided…read moreexpert service. Lots of different options on tap and I was especially impressed with their cider selection. They had an apple cider that was still (vs sparkling) and it was the first time I've ever heard of it. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because two people got sandwiches (the fish fingers and tofu po boy) both commented on it lacking a little flavor and wanting more salt/sauce. This would be a 4.5 stars but Yelp doesn't do that so rounded down.

Nice intimate cafe, well decorated and quiet atmosphere. Soft music in the background and a nice…read morerange of home made sandwiches, both for breakfast and lunch, at prices ranging from £4.95 to £6.95 each :)

Love, love, love The Wicked Lunch. In a crowded field (especially in this central Bristol location)…read morethis place stands out from the rest. Fantastic selection of delicious snacks and light lunch meals, all freshly prepared with care and interest. That's one of the things about this place that stands out for me...the passion and care with which the menu choices and dishes are put together and prepared. A Mediterranean/Spanish influence is obvious, which is lovely. Lunch with a friend here was a real treat for me and gives you a real reason to make the effort to head in to the Centre at lunchtime. And the cappuccino was great too. People, you got to try this place. © Koplowitz 2014