Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Restaurants in Bristol, United Kingdom (2026)

Compare 68 restaurants in Bristol, United Kingdom, averaging 4.56 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 418 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 96% maintain a website. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

68 businesses ranked4.56 average rating

Top picks

Rank 1

Rock Salt

4.9(1441)
70.0

Chinese & Indian fare in warm surrounds

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Rank 2

Little Kitchen

4.9(386)
68.8

Cosy Chinese restaurant serving home-cooked meals.

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Rank 3

The Journey - Tibet to India

4.9(264)
68.1

Welcome to The Journey, where the rich flavors of Tibet and India come together to create an unforgettable dining experience.

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Rank 4

Third Eye Restaurant & Bar Bristol

4.9(236)
67.8

Third Eye Restaurant is a vibrant and authentic eatery specialising in **Nepalese and Indian street food**, offering a flavourful journey through the bustling lanes of Kathmandu. Known for its bold spices, aromatic herbs, and rich culinary traditions, the restaurant brings the essence of South Asian

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Rank 5

Suyuan Bistro

4.9(209)
67.5

Home style Chinese cooking serving breakfast lunch and dinner

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Rank 6

Ramen Ya

4.8(1842)
63.2

Relaxed Japanese option for classic fare

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Rank 7

Cow & Sow (Clifton)

4.8(1319)
63.1

More than just a steakhouse! This second addition to the Cow & Sow family business is located in Clifton. Innovative food menus utilising the very best produce and prime cuts from across the South West alongside incredible cocktails and an extensive wine selection. Lunch or dinner, a must visit for

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Rank 8

Pot Pot Malatang-Bristol

4.8(713)
62.8

Malatang restaurant in Bristol, specialising in customisable, flavourful hotpot bowls.

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Rank 9

Squeezed

4.8(580)
62.6

Compact eatery showcasing hefty burgers

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Rank 10

Indian Rassasy

4.8(541)
62.6

Indian Rassasy ,located at 275 Hotwell Rd, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4SF. is passionate about crafting unforgettable dining experiences that celebrate the diversity of tasty traditional flavors. Our chefs meticulously blend traditional recipes with innovative techniques ensuring each dish is a masterpi

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How we rank

  • Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
  • Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
  • Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
  • Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

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Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants are there in Bristol, United Kingdom?

We list 68 restaurants in Bristol, United Kingdom that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which restaurant in Bristol, United Kingdom is rated highest?

Rock Salt currently tops our list with 4.9 stars from 1,441 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the restaurants ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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