Bristol. The city is known for its history of piracy and maritime history, making it an ideal spot for fans of the sea.
Of course, the city offers not only seafood to its visitors. In 2024, going in to 2025, it has a wide range of food options that reflect its diversity and growing culture, which ensures that no matter what your favorite food is, you will be sure to find it in the city somewhere.
So, here, you will be walked through five top eateries to visit in 2025, helping you narrow your search for the best food.
Urban Tandoor
If you are looking for a Bristol based Indian restaurant, you simply must swing by Urban Tandoor.
This restaurant has taken traditional Indian cuisine, such as curries and tandoori, and mixed them with modern presentations to give diners a more contemporary feel to their meals. Nestled away on Small Street, this restaurant has won awards for its cuisine, so it is well worth visiting if you are in the mood for a tasty curry.
Wilson’s
Located on Chandos Road, Wilson’s is the perfect fusion of sustainable food and elegance. It has its own market garden, which provides the restaurant with the herbs it uses in its meals and most of the vegetables, making it a true farm-to-table eatery.
You can find Wilson’s on Chandos Road, but be sure to book in advance, as it does get busy. If you don’t want to go out to eat, you can order food from the eatery online for delivery.
Paco Tapas
A Michelin Star restaurant, Paco Tapas is located on Lower Guinea Street, and offers diners Spanish and Mediterranean food, all for a reasonable price.
It offers modern takes on traditional Spanish foods, such as tortillas, seared bluefin tuna, and tasty mousse deserts, so there is something for everyone who visits. Again, be sure to book online, as it does get busy after 6 pm, and you don’t want to miss this gem.
Bokman
If you fancy Korean food in the heart of Bristol, you will be sure to find something to tantalise your tastebuds at Bokman. You will be able to eat some Kimchi rice, as well as get yourself a mouthwatering galbi stew. There are even vegan options, so there is a wide range of foods to satisfy different palettes.
You can find Bokman at Ninetree Hill Stokes Croft.
Cor
If you are around North Street and want to taste something with a Mediterranean feel, pop in to Cor for a meal.
It offers all your favourite pasta dishes, such as tagliatelle with parmesan and mussels, as well as deserts based on Italian ices, such as sorbets and gelato, perfect if you need to cool off in the summer.
All these eateries have 5-star reviews from guests and so, if you want to pop in to one or all of them on your trip to Bristol, you will find yourself adding to the high-rated reviews!
