Rob k Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 6 hours ago, spudski said: I haven't eaten there yet Rob, even though I walk past it most days. Locals say it's decent grub at reasonable prices, and that the Sunday lunch is decent as well. Sort of middle of the road hearty food, well cooked at a reasonable price. Although its advertised as 'Italian' it's sort of misleading. As it's not Authentic Italian. Yes it serves Pizza and pasta dishes, but you only have to look at the menu to realise it's not ' authentic'. The pizza menu is especially telling. Apart from the Margherita...not one other pizza is authentic Italian...and there is a Hawaiian It did make me giggle...most just have a bunch of random different toppings and an Italian name attached to them. The Fiorentina is hilarious. It makes sense though, as numerous people have told me they are Albanian and not Italian. The same people have also opened the Greek takeaway at the bottom of the high st. I now fancy a pizza tonight, so may get a take away from there tonight, just to say I've tried. Either way...never heard a bad word said about the place, only good experiences. I can highly recommend the Thai at the bottom of the high st. It's very good. Ran by the same Thai family for years. Avoid the Tudor Raj Indian. It's shocking. Tbh...we've got some pretty poor standard eateries in and around Sodders. Shame really, as it has great potential for someone to come in and make a statement. On a tangent...I had some authentic Italian food in Nailsworth recently. Giuseppe's...Calabrian chap. Also sold me from his kitchen a years worth of Nduja and some home made Cannoli nom nom Can highly recommend. No fuss, non pretentious. Just real and authentic and really friendly, at decent prices. Hahahaha i had the Fiorentina pizza last night!! It was nice enough but you’re absolutely right it’s deffo not Authentic!! However all enjoyed their meal and for the 8 of us (no starters or dessert) was about £150 or so with a drink each. I’ve been in the Tudor before, i also won’t return unless I’ve had about 10 pints and it’s about 11pm!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/im-top-chef-favourite-restaurants-8012456?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Squeezed is an award-winning Bristol burger bar in Wapping Wharf. https://www.bristolsqueezed.co.uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 20 hours ago, Rob k said: Hahahaha i had the Fiorentina pizza last night!! It was nice enough but you’re absolutely right it’s deffo not Authentic!! However all enjoyed their meal and for the 8 of us (no starters or dessert) was about £150 or so with a drink each. I’ve been in the Tudor before, i also won’t return unless I’ve had about 10 pints and it’s about 11pm!! I'm sure they'll be thrilled to see you!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 10/01/2023 at 19:00, Rob k said: I’ve been in the Tudor before, i also won’t return unless I’ve had about 10 pints and it’s about 11pm!! On 11/01/2023 at 15:54, italian dave said: I'm sure they'll be thrilled to see you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I’m intrigued…..what is this saucy French video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, italian dave said: I’m intrigued…..what is this saucy French video? I'm not sure whether or not you are being serious, but, if have you have never seen it, it is an amusing few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I'm not sure whether or not you are being serious, but, if have you have never seen it, it is an amusing few minutes. All I’m getting here in Portishead is a black screen telling me the video isn’t available in this country! And I’ve just realised that you can probably see the video just as easily in my reply as you could when you posted it…doh! Sorry! And I’ll take a look on my Milan based machine shortly! Edited January 12, 2023 by italian dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, italian dave said: All I’m getting here in Portishead is a black screen telling me the video isn’t available in this country! And I’ve just realised that you can probably see the video just as easily in my reply as you could when you posted it…doh! Sorry! And I’ll take a look on my Milan based machine shortly! Try this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 So, a bit of everything ABOE in Whiteladies Road sounds interesting: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/michelin-trained-chef-launches-new-8067035?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted January 25, 2023 Report Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 12/01/2023 at 21:57, PHILINFRANCE said: Try this one. This might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 Anyone been here yet: The Cheese Platter 0117 242 0965 https://goo.gl/maps/68U2rzSpW2Mzp81cA Will be visiting at some point as the other half loves cheese. Looks a good menu to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) Went to the reopened pony and trap in chew magna the other night for a steak night. They seem to be doing it like a banqueting service at present rather than book your own table time Food was nice but not spectacular. infuriatingly the knives were so blunt we couldn’t cut through the steaks (which were far from tough). Mentioned it to staff and apparently some new knives are on the way. Sure it will be back up to previous form in no time though, but perhaps a touch underwhelmed Edited February 4, 2023 by internetjef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 On 04/02/2023 at 20:13, internetjef said: Went to the reopened pony and trap in chew magna the other night for a steak night. They seem to be doing it like a banqueting service at present rather than book your own table time Food was nice but not spectacular. infuriatingly the knives were so blunt we couldn’t cut through the steaks (which were far from tough). Mentioned it to staff and apparently some new knives are on the way. Sure it will be back up to previous form in no time though, but perhaps a touch underwhelmed They’ve started taking bookings now for what looks like normal book your own table. Through to April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 Off to Spiny Lobster this weekend. Has anyone been? Recommend any dishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 26 minutes ago, Ecko said: Off to Spiny Lobster this weekend. Has anyone been? Recommend any dishes? Pretty sure the menu is different every day depending on what is sent up from Brixham. Im sure it will all be good though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Turnip Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Ecko said: Off to Spiny Lobster this weekend. Has anyone been? Recommend any dishes? I've had lobster there twice. First time was fresh in from Cornwall and it was incredible - the herb butter they use on it under the grill is amazing. 2nd time, the other week, it was a Canadian lobster, so would assume not quite so fresh - was very good, but not at previous lobster levels. Mrs Turnip had skate and enjoyed and the halibut and monk fish looked amazing. Can't go wrong there really - cracking little plaice.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Ecko said: Off to Spiny Lobster this weekend. Has anyone been? Recommend any dishes? Myself and Mrs Cider went very recently and it was superb ….can’t remember what she had but I had Turbot and it was delicious and very well cooked …enjoy! I look forward to your review. We are off to Little French again next week as that was excellent when we last visited a month ago 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) Need to get to Spiny Lobster. Went Paco again in January and was driving so was able to fully concentrate on the food. So after two recent visits I do think it's a bit style over substance and there are definitely better restaurants in Bristol at the price point. Edited February 8, 2023 by Kid in the Riot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 Not in Bristol and not a restaurant so a bit left-field nevertheless supposedly does a brilliant ploughmans Just now, Jerseybean said: Not in Bristol and not a restaurant so a bit left-field nevertheless supposedly does a brilliant ploughmans https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02CBogafivML3cNouqRkdBr9apDK8Xa1KYgsvu5PDDwUjAn3UqFdC1gG8eS8AVsLM8l&id=132525063479352 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Jerseybean said: Not in Bristol and not a restaurant so a bit left-field nevertheless supposedly does a brilliant ploughmans https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02CBogafivML3cNouqRkdBr9apDK8Xa1KYgsvu5PDDwUjAn3UqFdC1gG8eS8AVsLM8l&id=132525063479352 I can vouch that their ploughman's is superb,! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 ABOE on Whiteladies Road…https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/gallery/first-look-inside-aboe-new-8133808?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 In Cheltenham but looks decent: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/affordable-michelin-starred-restaurant-less-8129878?fbclid=IwAR1GmIYxQqOw8XrGGNAPoKdnXs8U2aUyhr5cmDu9X4i9dw94cDpcx5wMNCY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Visited Little French again last week . Superb food and service once again … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Revisited Old India on Saturday night with my Mrs. and won't be going back. Chaos. Waste of time booking as they let people in booking or not so had to wait 20 minutes to get a table. Parties of 4 going in with no booking in front of us. Food was ok, but had a half bottle of wine left and already paid the bill when they asked if we'd mind leaving as they had people waiting for a table. I said we'll finish the wine thanks, he said they have outside tables or we can take the drinks downstairs. Bloody cheek. Anyway we'd had enough of the noise, so we took our glasses downstairs - only to be told that it is an independent bar totally separate to the restaurant upstairs. But the fella let us finish our drinks at a table, saying he's told them not to do this before. We won't be returning and they'll get a negative review from us on trip advisor. Food is ok, nothing more, but it is chaotic with dreadful service. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Best curry in the SW…https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/tiny-bristol-curry-house-best-8177048?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 14/02/2023 at 14:19, bcfc01 said: Revisited Old India on Saturday night with my Mrs. and won't be going back. Chaos. Waste of time booking as they let people in booking or not so had to wait 20 minutes to get a table. Parties of 4 going in with no booking in front of us. Food was ok, but had a half bottle of wine left and already paid the bill when they asked if we'd mind leaving as they had people waiting for a table. I said we'll finish the wine thanks, he said they have outside tables or we can take the drinks downstairs. Bloody cheek. Anyway we'd had enough of the noise, so we took our glasses downstairs - only to be told that it is an independent bar totally separate to the restaurant upstairs. But the fella let us finish our drinks at a table, saying he's told them not to do this before. We won't be returning and they'll get a negative review from us on trip advisor. Food is ok, nothing more, but it is chaotic with dreadful service. Check out Haveli the Yard. 0117 930 0298 https://goo.gl/maps/Nn6wZ4zhY9j5Skhz7 I loved it in there. Great food, drinks selection (including those on tap) and service. Located on Upper Maudlin St opposite the BRI. Free parking nearby too on Lower Park Row. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bedminster-restaurant-cor-included-michelin-8189112 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 5 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bedminster-restaurant-cor-included-michelin-8189112 Good to see this recently-opened family-run restaurant in Bedminster included in a top food guide. Michelin took a look at COR in North Street and liked what it saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Casa https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/michelin-guide-adds-new-bristol-8198874?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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