The Best Restaurants In Bristol, England
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Its historic port and university have made Bristol a diverse and multicultural city, with a wide variety of cultural influences. Our guide to Bristol’s culinary scene explores ten of the best cultural restaurants and cuisines in the city, from creamy Indian curries to Caribbean delicacies and Polish gourmet food.
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1. Thali Café
Cafe, Restaurant, Indian, Asian, Vegetarian
![The Thali Restaurant Montpelier, Bristol](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1935593.webp)
Casamia
Until 2011 Casamia was Bristol’s only Michelin starred restaurant, drawing inspiration from Japanese restaurant culture where restaurants change not only their menu but also the soft furnishings and décor along with each season. This means that a dining experience consistently offers up something fresh and new throughout the year whilst still using the best of British produce. So highly lauded is Casamia that it was named the nation’s best restaurant in a televised competition run by top chef Gordon Ramsay.
Casamia, 38 High Street, Westbury Village, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, United Kingdom, +44 117 959 288
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Glassboat
Glassboat takes the waterfront restaurant concept one step further by actually mooring itself harbour side in the centre of Bristol. A glorious decked-out vessel, it plays heavily on nautical nostalgia with polished wooden floors, luxuriously crafted oak surrounds and portholes along the hull that offer up magnificent views of the river. With a selection of menus through breakfast to dinner, it is worth trying out more than just the one meal here.
Glassboat Restaurant, Welsh Back, Bristol, United Kingdom, +44 117 929 0704
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2. Tampopo
Market, Restaurant, European
![Tampopo, Bristol](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1935594.webp)
3. Start The Bus
Bar, Diner, British, American
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4. The Olive Shed
Restaurant, Mediterranean, European, Spanish
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5. The Stable
Diner, Italian, Beer
![The Stable, Bristol](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1935596.webp)
6. Bell’s Diner & Bar Rooms
Bakery, Bar, Diner, Restaurant, European, Vegetarian