Aqua Italian Restaurant and Bar in Bristol, City of

Great service and great food, picked this place at random the first night of a two night stay and were not disappointed. Staff looked after us well without being over attentive. The food was well presented and more importantly well prepared and very tasty. My wife chose the minute steak and was not disappointed. We enjoyed the experience so much we went back on the second night as well! Thank you all at the Aqua Brasserie for two nights of great food and fab cocktails!

We decided to eat out on the bank holiday Monday and wanted somewhere outside. We decided to go with the set menu which was two corses for £17.50 or three for £20 .50. The service was first class on the food well presented and delicious. I had the squid to start and minute steak for main. My wife decided to have chicken for her main and eclairs for sweet. My food was very nice and my wife’s chicken was massive ( half a chicken) with drinks the bill was £57 . Nothing better that sat in the sunshine with a delicious meal. First class.

We’ve been customers for over 15 years on and off. More off than on since the unnecessary refit tbh but with good reason. The food was generally good with the exception of the “Scallops” which wasn’t actually “ Scallops” but rather one overcooked (murdered was the word used) scallop cut into 3 pieces….murdering a scallop is bad enough but cutting it into 3 and selling it as “scallops” is pretty appalling and hang off the reason I’ve bothered to write this review. The other problem demonstrates the same “underhand” approach (clearly a management strategy), in that the Duck breast main course was 2/3 of a duck breast accompanied by two mouthfuls of dauphinois. In truth it delicious duck (although the skin was not remotely crisply …which it obviously should be) but I’d let them off that …the big problem was that it was supposed to be a main course and it was a tapas or starter portion. We complained about the portion size (having bitten our lip on the scallop) and were told “that’s our standard portion. Other less important niggles were that the music was so loud we couldn’t hear each other, the Corbieres was searched for for 10mins but found to be not in stock and there were only two waiting staff on a Saturday night, so it was all a bit slow (3 hours for 3 courses). This restaurant was always 100% reliable with decent food at reasonable prices. When it reopened after the refit it was comically bad but we gave it an excellent review again last Oct. Seems like they’re losing their way again and trying to hit their “reasonable value” price points by offering minuscule portions. Guys it won’t wash. We’re not stupid. If you don’t book up your ideas I fear you won’t be around in 6 months time and that would be a shame given such a deservedly successful history.

Enjoyed a good lunch here. It was busy, but service was excellent. Food was good. Not standout, but good. Well priced neighbourhood bistro vibe. Excellent interior fitout. Outside tables avaliable in warmer weather for people watching.

Pre-booked a table prior to a theatre trip. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Immediately shown to our table and very soon our drinks order was taken followed by our meal order. All very efficient and the food was first class.

Absolutely superb evening. Without question, it was the best meal we have had out in a long time. I can honestly say it was ten times better than the Ivy on every level.

Four of us went to Aqua to celebrate my mum’s birthday last night. Couldn’t really fault it. There were just 2 waiting staff and one bar staff but they seemed to have it all handled really well and under control. They were attentive without being over attentive, yet managed to check every now and again to see that we had all we needed. The food was really well presented and tasty. We had arancini and squid for starters - both hot and really good. Then our fish and steaks were good and had nice hot fries too. Desserts good choice and yummy. Happy customers!

I cannot fault the food? Our server was an absolute delight which made the experience lovely. What upset us was seeing her run off her feet and who I assume was management, sat around relaxing in between throwing out orders. I cannot condone seeing staff being treated badly. Sadly, I won’t be visiting again. You can’t create a nice restaurant experience if you don’t create a decent working environment for your staff!

Visited for early dinner before concert having found on social media beforehand. Arrived to witness small child sat on table (shoes on) that you see as you walk in, not a great first impression. Sat on mezzanine level and advised that they did not have any of the beef left for Sunday lunch option (disappointing). Ordering wine, no New Zealand Sauvignon blanc (disappointing). Ordering second option for meal, no fillet steak left (decided that we no longer wished to dine). The waiter was very gracious and apologised making us feel comfortable enough to finish drinks we have already been served. Upon paying, the manager/owner approached and asked if everything was ok as we had left without eating. I mentioned the issues above but I positively added that our server was lovely. Unfortunately, he became quite defensive when my partner added that the marketing bottles of champagne visible from the mezzanine were covered in dust (which they were). Would have left nonplused and not returned if he hadn’t approached but the confrontation warranted a review as I wouldn’t want others to feel so uncomfortable. If you don’t want feedback, don’t ask.

Generally very pleased with the quality of food at this restaurant in past visits but I was a little disappointed with the Fish & Chips this time to be honest. The batter on the fish was 75% soggy and not crispy. The fish was served on chunky chips which also could have been a bit crispier. Overall the dish did not wow me, I have passed on my comments about this dish being served on paper and then on the plate. Totally unnecessary especially as the food made the paper soggy as well and was getting in the way of eating the food. My two companions however, enjoyed their meals very much. Desserts were great as usual as were the coffees and tea. We were served by a young lady called Elisha who was very attentive to our drinks and had great customer rapport. A very nice presentable young lady.

Mother’s Day and a special breakfast promised. Apart from lovely staff it really wasn’t worth nearly £60 for a shared starter-dry pancakes with blueberries and a spoonful of maple syrup, two small eggy based ”mains”, 2 coffees and 2 Proseccos-er not Proseccos, creamants d Alsace. Only found out they were not Proseccos when the bill arrived. Everyone tries very hard on the staff front but the food really is not up to it. When we asked about why no fruit we were told “no call for it”! Their choice on what to serve of course but it does seem to fly in the face of “healthy eating”.

Thanks Natalia for warm serving us throughout the lunch. Leave us sufficient time on understanding the menu. Not treating us as monster when we asked for hot water (to drink). The sincere smile comforting us a very nice dinning atmosphere. The food is good. We ordered three oysters. A sea brass as main. A fillet - medium rare. And a seafood linguine. Brownie as dessert. Only regret is mum had not ordered tea. 🙈. I have had my espresso which is as enlightening as it stated. Very aromatic. Overall, we are happy with the lunch. And would like to send our special thanks to Natalia. ❤️❤️❤️🧡🧡🧡

We have been long term customers. We went soon after the reopening of the Grand Cafe and were unimpressed. Tonight we returned. Terrific! Delicious mains (tender venison fillet, tasty bass), decent desserts, excellent service (thanks Branco) and very good value. Aqua is back and so are we!

Wanted somewhere special for a birthday and thrilled with our experience. Welcoming and friendly entrance, our waiter Jeremy was perfect. Attentive but not intrusive. He made the evening feel really personal and special. The food was delicious; cooked perfectly and served with flair, accompanied by fab cocktails! It really was the perfect evening and everything we'd hoped for. The team, ambience, attention to detail (and obviously food quality!) were absolutely spot on. Highly recommend

Exceptional. We came here 3 years ago for a wedding anniversary, this time with our two children and we were blown away. Ben the owner was amazing, made us feel very welcome immediately. The service is lovely, attentive but without feeling over the top. Topping our glasses up when necessary, friendly, knowledgeable. The food is incredible. Would recommend the brisket croquettes, and the pork belly bbq bites! The quality of the food is amazing all round, and finally a restaurant that does decent children’s food. The presentation of the kids pastas and the quality of the pizzas - brilliant. The wife had the ribeye steak which was great quality and value. I’d say this was very very good value and our new favourite not a bad word to say! Also what a lovely a lovely venue. Definitely coming back thank you!

Jeremy was amazing, very friendly and attentive! We ordered the scallops to start aswell as the pork belly and both were incredible! As to say the steaks were very good also! Jeremy was very attentive but also very spacious with us, he made us laugh alot and genuinely cared about our time at Aqua!

Average to say the least which is a shame as great location and building. Overpriced mediocre offerings…

My first visit to this restaurant so wasn’t sure what to expect. On arrival my first impressions were good, very nicely laid out with plenty of space between tables. We were met at the door and shown straight to our table. Drinks were ordered and served very quickly, it was a pleasant surprise to see that the draught lager is brewed by a local brewery and very good too. I chose French onion soup to start, it was delicious and a perfect portion for a starter. Main course I opted for Calves Liver, a favourite of mine, again it did not disappoint being probably the nicest I have eaten. We ordered a selection of vegetable side dishes, all were cooked to perfection. Desert, Chocolate brownies were incredible, very rich but so nice. Overall I loved this place, service was impeccable, I really could not fault it. I shall definitely be visiting whenever I return to Bristol.

Cocktail and mains for two out of the three of us were a little disappointing (rib-eye steak and calves liver). Sea bass was great. Service very good.

Quotes from the staff at this evening’s debacle: “our food is pre-made, we don’t serve that at weekends”; “the chicken is marinated in gluten”; “we don’t have olives at the bar” (for a martini on the cocktail menu…) Need I say more. My third choice of main (I need to avoid wheat) was a very thin, gristly and fatty lamb shank with a very sweet sauce. It wasn’t pleasant. The moment we questioned the quality of the food we were abandoned and our request to speak to the manager was ignored. He hid until we left but received a few choice words when we did. This is a “ food outlet” on its way out and Bristol deserves better. Don’t waste your money.

Could not fault the food or service. The chef in particular went above and beyond to accommodate my nut allergy and took the time to explain the slightly changed menu. By far the best afternoon tea I’ve ever eaten. All the staff were first class! However be aware that if you are attracted to the 2:1 cocktail deal on the website this is not being honoured. What a shame the admin side lets down a fabulous venue!

Great atmosphere. Good service. We went on Sunday evening and we’re disappointed but not surprised that they had sold out of Mussels. We chose the calves liver etc but found it a bit lacking in flavour and chewy .My son’s Rib-eye was good. However the scallops and French Onion SoupI we had beforehand were excellent. We don’t know why it has been reinvented as AGC as we thought it was excellent previously. However,we will continue to be periodic visitors as it is so friendly .

We were big fans of the previous incarnation (Aqua) It was such a comfortable place to be lovely. Decor very comfortable seats and the menu was full of crowdpleasing options at reasonable prices and we were regulars. So when they changed the name and the interior decor we were surprised and a little bit concerned because it seemed so unnecessary. When we were greeted at the door by a guy in a top hat and tails with white gloves, we thought they’d lost the plot (!!) and we were even more concerned! When the food turned out to be terrible and expensive, we weren’t surprised but we were hugely disappointed. We mourned Aqua and vowed never to return. Several months later, and after hearing some good reports, we were persuaded by some friends to give it another go last night. Delighted to say it was fantastic again! All four of us thoroughly enjoyed the food. The service was good and the wine list has some for everyone. It was so good it was like it used to be. We’ve got our beloved Aqua back!! Thoroughly recommend!!

We had a lovely celebratory lunch here today for my mum’s 84th birthday. My elderly parents were treated with respect by the staff, who were friendly and helpful - Mum was given a complimentary glass of champagne. We had the two course set meal: sea bass and chips, delicious! We took home our éclairs to finish later. We’ll be back for Dad’s birthday in May!

They’re clever at Aqua. Each time I’ve been to their restaurant in Whiteladies Road I’ve loved the consistently good food and the ‘VIP’ service which, disappointingly for me, everyone seems to get; but now I’m impressed with how they maintain their high standards yet have the flexibility to adapt according to popular demand. Back in January this year, as an already well established and popular rendezvous, the venue underwent a tasteful refurbishment with a new identity as a smart French Brasserie offering an ‘haute cuisine’ menu. This was and still is very much welcomed by loyal and appreciative gastronomes but to the delight of many regular customers the management has now re-introduced some of the previous, less exotic, top choices. For example on a hot day a couple of weeks ago a friend and I wanted a quick lunch and managed to book a table under a large parasol on the sun-trap terrace; still in keeping with the French influence I chose Moules Mariniere as a starter; a generous portion of fresh, piping hot, plump mussels covering a divine ‘soup’ of white wine, cream, chopped onion, butter and herbs for just £9.00; for £8.50 my companion had pork belly bites in a sticky barbecue sauce; having pinched a couple of hers to try, when I come again I’m going to have a double portion. There’s a wide range of pizzas, salads, burgers and steaks and a terrific value set lunch at £17.50 which includes mains options of grilled seabass and the ever popular half rotisserie chicken marinated in lemon and herbs with fries. So depending on your mood or the time you have to spare you can have the best of both worlds – you can dine ‘haute cuisine’ or enjoy every day classics - clever – and all bloody delicious (‘scuse my French).

Delightful meal with family the servers were awesome and the meal was lovely particularly loved the mushroom pot starter.

What an utter disappointment. Not a patch on its previous Aqua incarnation, and frankly a bit of a tarnish on the brand. Smart uniforms and a new decor does not a great dining experience make. Whilst the food was pretty ok (faint praise) but not anything to write home about particularly, the menu didn’t really seem to know what it wanted to be; French inspired classics (moules) or a good old fashioned roast carvery. Absolute nothing on the dessert menu inspired us (not quite grown-up enough - would have been good to see a creme brûlée for instance). The latte was really good but my husband and brother-in-law both thought their espressos were nastily bitter and only luke warm. Service was not particularly good and then, to add injury to insult, the waiter tried to add an additional 10.15% tip on to of the 12.5% already included! If the food & service had warranted it, we probably wouldn’t have minded the additional £11 so much, but it didn’t. Instead, we felt like we were being scammed. One thing’s for sure - we shan’t ever be going back.

The refurb into a French version of Aqua is nicely done. The service is excellent and the staff in this respect are a credit to the restaurant. It is the food that is going to close this restaurant. The prices have been raised since rebranding; much more expensive than Coté, and sadly yes, they are a larger chain, but their food is streets ahead and cheaper. Starters at the Grand were lovely, but when it came to mains, the Cod was very over cooked (it was free on a 2 for 1 mains deal otherwise we would have refused to pay for it). The other main - Lamb: meat was not rendered as it should be and the mash was very lump, these are basic skills. We will not be returning at the moment when we can get better elsewhere locally.

2nd visit this time my wife’s 50th birthday. Food really good, well presented. Service was awesome can not praise the staff here highly enough. The best evening in a restaurant I’ve had for over 19 years cannot recommend highly enough. Waitress was great with our 12 year old highly personable and could not do enough for us. You have to go.

A good lunch at Aqua, generally attentive well presented staff. Aqua's haddock risotto has always been a favourite but this time it was undercooked, staff were happy to remedy this. Interesting to note that reviews (both good and bad) are not responded to, this suggests management are not really interested in customers' experiences. The "old" Aqua always delivered but sadly since the rebrand this place just misses the mark. This has been the case on our last couple of visits.

Excellent visit today , food wonderful , staff amazing , very attentive . Some good banter with the waiter . House rose wine very good , risotto delicious as was rest of the food . Will definitely return . Maybe brunch tomorrow . Can highly recommend . Thank you guys 😀

What a fantastic restaurant! Service was better than top London restaurants I have visited. We visited to celebrate our son’s graduation and he was offered a free glass of champagne as they noticed his robes. Most of us had the fixed price menu which was incredible value and the food was plentiful and superb. I have nothing bad to say about our experience and would thoroughly recommend. Well done Aqua Grand Cafe.

Really enjoyable meal with a friend here on a Friday night. Very attentive service, food was delicious particularly enjoyed the seafood linguine, lovely decor and atmosphere. A few dishes on the pricier side but enough choice on the menu if you're not flush. Will definitely...

Came here for breakfast since it has changed with friends from Belfast. Firstly the service was great however we were the only ones there. We had 3 full English and 1 avocado on toast with poached egg. All the breakfasts came with poached eggs 3...

We had all agreed that Aqua would be a good place to have dinner as my friend & her husband & 23 year old son had traveled from West London to visit for the weekend. My friend & I had been to the original Aqua...

Very disappointing on arrival we were pointed to our table and then waited for menu ,,, until we asked I was taking my mum for her birthday and had asked for champagne on arrival and special birthday dessert none of which were done very disappointing...

Aqua used to be great, we often came for meals, particularly Sunday lunch. We came on Monday 6 July 2023 for dinner: 4 friends. Three of us ordered risotto with smoked haddock - it was too peppery & burny to eat and I left about...

Back with a bang. We had eaten here when it was the old Aqua and that was a very underwhelming experience. Post refit and new format this place is very different. The venue looks so good. You got a warm, friendly welcome, great attentive service,...

Wonderful food in this very special restaurant , We walked by at lunch time and the place looked very stylish so we booked a table for dinner , it turned out to be one of the best meals I have had in Bristol , entering...

Excellent. Staff smart, pleasant and helpful. Ambience great. Food and drink very good and well priced. Will be visiting again soon.

we (party of four) had an outstanding experience for lunch. the prix fixe menu offered great value,with excellent food and outstanding service. a truly class restaurant

Cold coffee that took 40 minutes to arrive, soggy bread, cold beans, hard poached egg and over flowing toilets!!! Not a great first visit to the grand cafe for a treat for father days!!!!

Erghh seems to have gone down hill since refurb. Top notch staff that made up for the bland boring food. The bread is terrible I mean TERRIBLE , get some sourdough on the go and at least some butter. Happy with prices if the food...

My wife and I went for birthday celebration meal. We had nice cocktails which were great but the food was so disappointing I had a salmon starter which was dry I had fillet steak which whilst it was ok I asked for medium and received...

Visited it today and I gotta say I had a fantastic experience with my wife. The food was presented beautiful and tasted amazing.The Oysters were delicious and so were the muscles and that sauce was just so flauvorsm and delicious. The lamb cooked to perfection...

Great service and ambient, shame that food doesn’t match it! Had mushroom pot and cheese soufflé, they tasted the same, too greasy, strong flavour! Beef steak just average! Haven’t finished our meal!s But will come again and try something different!

Excellent after the refurb & with new cuisine (now a Brasserie). The staff dress & behave as though it’s a 5-star hotel. Extremely impressive.

We were at AGC for Sunday lunch. The staff were extremely warm & welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. My wine glass was a little grainy and this was quickly replaced by our wonderful waiting staff, Alice, who was warm, friendly and very professional....

A lovely recent experience at the AGC. I had heard good things from a couple of friends who had visited previously. I've eaten at the main Aqua's many times over the last few years, so I was eager to try their new offering. I was...

It is difficult to really enjoy a meal out if you have to wait 50 minutes before a single bite is taken and you have to chase up some drinks. If it is a French style restaurant then where's the bread for hungry customers to...

So nice to see some places still know about proper service , attention to detail and truly exceptional food . When eating at home is now so expensive they still give great value for money and the stunning refurb makes this Bristols very best …...

A disappointing evening. This up graded venture didn't make the mark. Slow and irritating service with far too many "no worries". Expensive for what we had. Won't be going again.

Great experience!!! Highly recommended!!!! We will be back soon. Very friendly/professional staff. No comment! We call Sunday lunch to book a table for 4 adults and 4 children, they accommodate us very easily! The food was fantastic, Sunday Roast (fantastic).

We come to aqua every few months for a lovely bunch every time. Since the refurb it is revitalised and modern! We love it!

We've now been twice to Aqua Grand Cafe and will continue to enjoy this as our number one, go-to Bristol venue for excellent food, plus faultless service. The menu is really interesting and very appealing; the cocktails are executed with expertise in a beautiful space...

Highly recommended for amazing food and friendly service. Such a pleasant dining experience for a special occasion. Staff make you feel very welcome and valued and the food is of a very high quality. The beef was very tender and the coq au vin was...

The Aqua Grand Café is a beautiful restaurant that provides a stylish and relaxed environment to enjoy a well crafted menu and excellent service by their knowledgeable and passionate team. The food was well presented and served to the table in a classically European manner....

We have been a few times already! For a start the staff are extremely welcoming , yesterday we sat outside in the sun, a great place to watch the world drive by, the new heat lamps meant we could comfortably sit outside as the sun...

stunning new interior -and decent menus. Enjoyed a calm, laid back but chic velvet and wood panel premium style speak easy / restaurant venue.. Friendly and attentive staff. Waitress Jas was lovely, efficient and helpful. Ben, MD pioneer of this great transition is a stickler...

Sunday lunch here was absolutely perfect. Our waitress, Alice, was so good with my two toddlers, and really made the meal feel special. The food was excellent, the service was faultless, and the surroundings were gorgeous. I’ll definitely be coming here again.

We’re local to Bristol & wanted to try the newly refurbished & change of name restaurant. In brief, there appear to be little communication between the kitchen, bar & waiting staff. We had a long wait for our aperitifs, by the time they arrived the...

First time I’ve been back since the refurbishment and we weren’t disappointed! We came with a group of friends, I had lamb which was delicious. Our waiter rose was very attentive and friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed for the evening. We...

I had an omelette for brunch that reminded me of being on holiday up a mountain in France, so good! The attention to detail and service was outstanding and all the staff were super friendly.

This place is style over substance in every sense of the word. It's all very well dressing your staff up in fancy black jackets but if they all stand around talking and not paying attention to paying customers they might as well be in T-shirts....

Amazing!!!! Isaac and Leo were great the cocktails we had were fantastico My partner had a Bloody Mary which was catered to exactly how he wanted it , and I had a perfect negroni. These guys were so lovely and friendly will definitely come back...

Had a great evening Great service outstanding food a very enjoyable evening can’t wait to go back again

First class and very refreshing. Firstly, the restaurant and bar look fantastic from a decor perspective. The cocktails are superb! Silver service and well dressed staff really compliments the ambiance. I had the Best End of Lamb which was fantastic and my wife had Beef...

Very happy with our visit on Monday for lunch. Lovely friendly and efficient staff, excellent food and plenty of choice. Good value for a very happy and memorable experience.

I used to enjoy this restaurant but today it was an utter disappointment and a complete rip off! Two sandwiches and a couple of glasses of wine cost us £63!! Mine was a bread roll with no butter on it with four slivers of smoked...

We came to the Aqua Grand Cafe on Monday for dinner and it was excellent. The new restaurant has really upped its game. The service was outstanding! Sarah and Emily were our waitresses and they were very helpful and friendly giving us food recommendations and...

Recently opened on the site of the former Aqua restaurant, this now describes itself as a Grand Café and has a French menu rather than the former’s Italian. It’s all vert smartly decorated and the waiters and waitresses too were very smartly dressed. Our table...

I have visited all the Aqua outlets since they initially opened in Welsh Back in 1998. Since then it has been through a few incarnations, and now the Whiteladies Road operation has become Le Grand Cafe. To be fair the staff are dressed in white...

Went here for a Mothers Day treat - but it was not to be. We were told we had a table from 11 to 1 when the table was confirmed, but the first thing we were told when we sat down was that we needed...

Friendly staff….that’s the good bit done. Starters came quickly and were very nice. Our toddler had the kids roast chicken, I did find it odd that they served him a roasted whole leg, not very appropriate for a 3 year old with all the bones...

It’s so busy, not only with diners but all these staff milling around not making it very relaxing..absolutely no choice for anyone with intolerances. The roast was ok but the veg was not very well presented .I had carrots,parsnip,broccoli and red cabbage. My mum had...

Avoid, as this places is not so much ‘grand’ as it is ‘ gauche’. It’s trying to be something that it isn’t, to fool people that think they know better. I understand that there’s a need to keep refreshing and evolving to stay relevant, but...

We booked a last minute table on a late Saturday evening to try out the New Aqua Grand Cafe . At long last Bristol has a white table cloth style Bistro with good quality food , lovely wine bar ….. service with professional attire and...

As frequent diners at Aqua we were curious to see this revamp. We are happy to spend money on good quality , unfortunately this is not what we found . It is overpriced . Expensive drinks and very expensive food with little choice . The...

This newly-opened revamp of the Aqua restaurant is stylishly furnished, but fails to deliver on service and food. The service was friendly but ineffectual, cocktails didn’t arrive for ages. The food, when it arrived, was bland and not very hot. Then, as we were enjoying...

I have eaten at Aqua Whiteladies Road many times in the past and have never been disappointed. I arrived today to be greeted by a doorman, nice touch, discovered the whole place had had a makeover which looks stunning and all the staff, of which...

The breakfast was delicious and there is a huge and varied selection. The coffee was also delicious. We received perfect,friendly and very professional service from Carlos. Will definitely be going back!

I start by saying that my partner and I have loved the Aqua restaurants especially the Whiteladies Rd and Portishead ones. So we went to the Whiteladies Rd one recently to see what the great change was and sadly we were very disappointed. It has...

Celebrated my 50th birthday at the newly renovated Aqua Grand Cafe today and it was beautiful. I've been visiting all the Aqua restaurants in Portishead and Bristol for years and the decor was very elegant with the most amazing chandelier. The staff were super attentive...

From being greeted by a door man in top hat to the staff dressed in bow ties and waistcoats the whole place oozes style and grace. We sat at the lovely cocktail bar for an aperitif while jazz played quietly in the background, the perfect...

Walking in I spotted the newly designed nice interior, and how kind the staff were, politely taking our coats. We asked for a Dirty Martini and an Old Fashioned at the bar and we were not disappointed, the barman clearly knew what he was doing....

To be fair I went expecting the same style Aqua with a makeover, so it was my error not to have realised that the whole place had been given a make over. Service, was over the top, waiters practically climbing all over each other to...

A lovely evening spent at AGC for our belated valentines date. Warmly welcomed by the lovely staff and stunning new decor. Very classy. We were seated and looked after by Oliver who was very attentive, our food was delivered promptly and was delicious. Special thanks...

I’ve just been with a friend to Aqua’s new ‘Grand Café’ brasserie and bar that has opened up in Whiteladies Road after a short period of refurbishment and rebranding into what is now a stylish and comfortable all-day dining French Bistro and cocktail lounge. We...

Brunch here today with my Mother didn’t disappoint. A friendly welcome, exceptional service, and great coffee, pastries and pancakes. So refreshing to visit a place with standards, a little bit of Paris in Bristol!

I visited Aqua yesterday for breakfast for the first time since it has reopened; I was so impressed with the new decor, it was lovely before but now looks amazing! I had Eggs Royale and my friend had Eggs Benedict. Both dishes were cooked to...

As a regular visitor on business to Bristol, Aqua on Whiteladies Road was a Legendary haunt. Upon hearing that it had changed I visited this weekend and was ever so impressed, it has gone to the next level and impressed ever so much. A huge...

As a regular diner at Aqua Whiteladies Road plus having visited both the Bath & Welsh Back restaurants, I was keen to see the new Grand Cafe upgrade. Inside it was fresh, new furniture, new bespoke service plates and accompanying cutlery cruets etc. loved the...

What a terrible restaurant… The food was literally inedible. The waiting staff were completely over the top, and incredibly inept. The interior is just dire. The only redeeming feature was the extremely charming man on the door….until he’s promoted to manager we certainly won’t ever...

The food is appalling. I had Vichyssoise which was edible but not as we know it. Souffle Suiswe was a criminal version and not edible. It was curdled, if you can beleive that a souffle, even a twice baked souffle, which was thier excuse, could...

A huge thank you to Ben and his team for a wonderful night out. The decor, the ambiance, the attention to detail, the food, the friendly and welcoming staff is exceptional. A great menu, whilst higher prices than some, worth every penny. A special mention...

used to the original aqua so keen to try the new one out. To be fair I hadn't checked the menu before going out as I had thought it was just the decor that was changing. firstly good menu but more than I really wanted...

Spur of the moment birthday brunch. From the moment of arrival we were greeted by name by Ben, the owner and the service was attentive throughout. The food was exceptionally good - I had the Eggs Royale - sourdough toast was crisp and full of...

Amazing dining experience with delicious food and attentive polite staff. A particular mention to our waiter Raef ( might not be correct spelling ) who was quite possibly the nicest waiter we have ever had no matter what restaurants we have visited.

We went to the reopening of Aqua as the Aqua Grand Cafe. Lots to like. The new decor is quite classy and traditional. The staff, many of them apparently new, were very bright and attentive. There was a buzzy atmosphere (so that the odd pop...

I went for the 3 course lunch and couldn’t fault a thing! Calamari to start 1/2 Peri Peri chicken for main Tarte Tatin for dessert Fantastic value at £22!