Best Restaurants in Bristol

The 21 best restaurants in Bristol United Kingdom are shown below. Our unique ranking algorithm factors in the ratings from the Michelin Guide, the AA Guide and more, to make it easy to find the best restaurants in Bristol (including any Michelin Star restaurants in Bristol and AA Rosette restaurants in Bristol). Explore these award winning restaurants below via the easy to browse restaurant grid, or check out the full top 21 best restaurants interactive map. Click any restaurant to view extensive information including contact details and guide awards history.
Tucked away in the heart of the United Kingdom, Bristol has long held an unflinching reputation as a culinary gem, loved passionately by locals and tourists alike. This urban oasis is steeped in history, with its rich maritime past serving as the scaffolding for a vibrant and diverse food culture. This veritable melting pot of bountiful flavours is teeming with a wide array of eateries, each encapsulating the city's unique blend of traditional British fare and global food influences. As a city by the water, Bristol naturally flaunts an array of seafood restaurants, with seafood staples like cod and haddock finding a proud place in many a Bristolian's heart. However, over the years, Bristol's food scene has boldy moved beyond its maritime traditions, embracing a kaleidoscope of international cuisines. The city's restaurant history tells a tale of humble beginnings, familial enterprises, vibrantly diverse immigrant influences and revolutionary farm-to-table movements. Indian, Chinese, Italian, Caribbean and even Western African foods all find their places at the Bristolian table. With each bite, one can journey through Bristol's rich history, each plate telling a story of the city's heritage and its welcoming embrace of innovation and incorrigible flair for good food.

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Best Restaurants in Bristol FAQs

Which is the best restaurant in Bristol?

The best restaurant in Bristol is Wilsons (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. Wilsons currently holds 1 Michelin Star and a ranking of 53rd in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

How many award winning restaurants are there in Bristol?

In total, there are 21 award winning restaurants in Bristol, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

How many Michelin Star restaurants are there in Bristol?

There are currently 2 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Bristol consisting of 2 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 8 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 6 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

How many AA Rosette restaurants are there in Bristol?

There are currently 7 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Bristol consisting of 2 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 5 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.