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Nº 296 in 2148 in Bristol, City of

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Beautiful restaurant in the centre of town. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the food (and drinks) were sublime. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quality authentic Italian restaurant in Bristol. Will definitely be returning soon. Thanks La Panza 🙏🏻

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Chad Smit . 2025-03-06

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Super good food and a lovely waiter, thanks Cal! Would definitely recommend

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K Wood . 2025-02-21

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Really cozy place, friendly staff oyster deal was a hit

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Joseph Vazquez . 2025-02-15

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One of our fave spots in Bristol, never misses. Called in for valentines dinner and was superb as per usual. 10/10 for la panza xx

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Rhys Morgan . 2025-02-15

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Came in last minute on Valentines day, lucky we got a table. Would take a picture of the food but ate it too fast. Amazing staff, lovely atmosphere and incredible food. Thank you guys!

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Isla Mcrobbie . 2025-02-14

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Delicious food, great atmosphere and staff were good to us all night. So glad we came for Valentine's!

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Charlie Bailey . 2025-02-14

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A real taste of rustic Italy in the heart of Bristol. Wonderful flavours in traditional style with generous portions. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and are prepared to spend time with you to ensure you make informed menu choices.

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Tim Williams . 2025-02-09

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Excellent, homely Italian food and friendly staff, vouched for by an Italian!

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Pietro Vassallo . 2025-02-08

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Great for the price and convenience. The Gnocchi was very good!

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Blake Sullivan . 2025-02-07

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Came here for my wife's birthday and we both absolutely loved it. Friendly, relaxed, very competent service in a cosy atmosphere which was filled with conversation once the other tables were seated. For starter we had the focaccia, calamari and arancini alla norma which were all brilliant. The calamari was fresh and cooked perfectly with light batter and tangy mayo. The arancini were creamy and moreish with lovely rich aubergine filling. The focaccia was soft and chewy with lovely quality oil and balsamic to dip. Mains were duck ragu gnocchi and roast pepper risotto with paprika. Both had rich, deep flavour while still feeling balanced and fresh, ideal sized portions too. We shared the pistachio tiramisu for dessert and it was perfect, just the right balance of flavours. They even treated us to some glasses of prosecco to celebrate the birthday! Thoroughly recommend, incredible value considering the 3 courses of food we had and an alcoholic drink each.

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Sam Shaw . 2025-02-06

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Proper rustic Italian a real hidden gem. Fantastic food. Excellent value.

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Rebecca Cook . 2025-02-06

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Had the lunch deal, excellent value for pork Ragu pasta with glass of white wine. Restaurant has 2 smaller rooms upstairs, and also some covered outdoor seating which would be great in summer.

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Andy H . 2025-01-25

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This place is probably fabulous on a sunny Summer evening but on a cold Saturday in January it may as well be closed. Very cold inside and only upstairs with tight stairs with a broken handrail. Food was ok and reasonably priced but the wine is way over priced and very limited choice . We had notified that it was for an 87th Birthday but that message clearly hadn't got through.

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oliver schick . 2025-01-14

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Amazing find. Lovely place and amazing Italian food. Highly recommend the porchetta

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Jake Pearson . 2024-12-20

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Great lunch deal. Cannot beat pasta of the day and wine for £10 in Bristol. Had the chocolate torta for dessert which was divine. Lovely attentive staff.

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Eleanor MacKillop . 2024-12-20

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Love La Panza! service was great with super friendly staff and the food was amazing, super cute inside too!

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grace irving . 2024-12-19

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Had to get an evening train at Bristol Temple Meads, so me and my wife went to La Panza in the afternoon. We were served by really friendly staff who made us very welcome in the cozy courtyard setting. Dishes I recommend are the Risotto and the Chicken Pottachio. Thank you so much for having us, we hope to return!

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Mohaned Murshan . 2024-12-19

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Great atmosphere loved the food and lovely staff!

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sophie . 2024-12-19

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Had a lovely dinner at La Panza, me and my partner booked a lovely table in the upstairs dining area with a view of the St Mary’s Church! We had the calamari and focaccia to start with 2 cocktails during their happy hour. We each had the Paccheri haddock pasta which was very tasteful. To finish we shared a delicious pannacotta. The service and atmosphere was brilliant with background Italian music. We will be returning!

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Emily Nash . 2024-12-18

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Such an incredible restaurant, beautiful food, amazing building in the heart of the city, me and my partner absolutely love it. Thank you to our waiter, Levi, who always makes us feel extra special. 10/10 would reccomend!!!!!

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Ashley Harrison . 2024-12-18

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I had a wonderful experience at Lapanza, me and my grandchildren absolutely loved the food. We were greeted as walk ins by lovely servers who gave us the option of alfresco or indoor dining. We chose to sit under the marquee in the courtyard outside, by the heater with blankets and fairy lights. We had the lunch deal, we chose to have 3 of the pasta of the days with focaccia and coffees included! I can highly recommend LaPanza.

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mely akdemir . 2024-12-18

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Had a £10 meal deal here today that was a sad excuse for a sandwich and coffee. I ordered a veggie roast sandwich which explicitly mentioned roasted veggies, marinated peppers and pesto. What I got was a sandwich with a slice of tomato, some leaves and peppers. No roasted veggies or any sign of pesto. The coffee was burnt and a poor effort overall.

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Benita Benny . 2024-12-11

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Really great meal here, it's a small place with a great atmosphere and, while clearly not aimed at families really made an extra effort to accommodate our 18m old - who also loved the food.

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Jim Harrison . 2024-11-23

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Lovely restaurant, amazing authentic Italian food. Such a cute setting and atmosphere inside. Great service and cocktails So glad we found this place.

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Mel . 2024-10-27

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Really loved this little gem. Laid back vibes, great food and polite and friendly staff made a mid week dinner a delightful experience. Would highly recommend

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Luke Williams . 2024-10-24

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Lovely authentic place with helpful staff and great food! Hidden gem

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Anna Hahn . 2024-10-24

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I had heard so much about this restaurant so it's always been on my list. Wins: It's a lovely courtyard setting right by St. Mary Redcliffe Church so soundtracked by the bells every so often. The food was fab (starters, antipasto, pastas, desserts - no pizza but this was no sadness) and was a treat to sit on a sunny table on a chilly day. However: the service could do with a spruce up as could the place itself. Seeing as it was chilly and having never been there before, we asked if we could sit inside. The question was met with a very direct no and telling us there were only tables outside. Then when we asked whether the heater could be put on that we saw under the gazebo, again this was met with a direct no and no explanation. We were with hungry children so decided to sit down on a sunny table. However, again, it would have been nice to have friendly service with an explanation about the place, the menu, the setting, etc but we were left to it and not checked on. Any question we asked them felt like we were inconveniencing them which was a shame as it made us feel unwelcome and awkward. Similarly, the furniture in the courtyard was clearly nice at one point in time but a lot of it has worn down and could do with replacing. That being said, the food was nice and it is a unique setting so with those fixes, this has the potential of being somewhere special.

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Kavina Upadhyay . 2024-10-21

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We went for an early evening meal after being in Bristol all day. Very very disappointed. The lamb small plate was awful, 3 pieces of lamb which were mostly bone, ONLY 2 olives!! and a few luke warm potatoes. The gnocchi was average!! The service wasn't the best and the room we sat in upstairs was cold, not very cosy considering it was a chilly Oct evening... We would not recommend this restaurant. Very disappointed considering the reviews were surprisingly good!

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Louise Molloy . 2024-10-13

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I had the mushroom and stilton stuffed arancini and there was a good amount of filling. Followed by duck ragu gnocci which was delicious. 2 peroni beers which were reasonably priced compared to a lot of places which charge too much. A very reasonably priced meal.

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Phil . 2024-10-11

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Great atmosphere, very quaint and a somewhat intimate experience.

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Michael Kelly . 2024-10-09

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Me and my partner came on an impromptu night out and had a wonderful time, the food, service and atmosphere was 10/10. I’ll definitely be going back!

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Saffy S . 2024-10-09

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Restaurant tour, 6th and last place. Nice ish position, adjacent to carpark. Normally, it is not open on Sundays. You could tell by how much the waiter enjoyed being there, 👎 not. Ushered out rapidly.

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David . 2024-10-08

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dead food could make better at home and overpriced

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LS . 2024-10-07

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Actually baby food, tasted worse than the first time I cooked pasta at age 15 and that was shite, staff are incoherent and don’t care at all, no service and rubbish

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Ryan Mensah . 2024-10-07

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Very nice food and great service. Probably the nicest pasta I've had

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James E . 2024-10-05

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My supper club & I went here tonight what a find! Like walking into someone's dining room, welcoming & warm with a great looking menu. We shared some small plates of Arancini, hispie cabbage, and veg before we devoured our mains. Usually at supper club, we share a table of small plates, but NO ONE was getting their hands on my pasta! This food was exceptional and authentic. The atmosphere was wonderful. Thank you for a great evening.

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Rachel Mac Dermot . 2024-09-26

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La Panza is hands down the best Italian restaurant in Bristol. A true hidden gem with incredible value for money. The owner pours his heart into running this place, and you can feel it in every detail. The atmosphere is laid-back, the prices are great, and the food is authentic, simple, and absolutely delicious! There's always fantastic music playing in the background, making the vibe even better. This place is genuinely special, just like its unique location!

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Kasia . 2024-09-24

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We must have arrived on one of their bad days. The food was poor quality. Lamb starter was over cooked, and 90% bone. The Cornish Crab was luke warm with undercooked pasta. Disappointing after other good reviews on here. Will give it a miss in future.

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David Marshall . 2024-09-18

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Went for a bite to eat before an event in Bristol, the building itself had a lot of charm and we sat in as it was a rainy day which made the restaurant feel very cosy. We tried the fish of the day and the duck pasta, both of which were delicious, the fish was cooked perfectly. The calamari starter was proper calamari and not just squid rings so I was very impressed. I liked that the menu was diverse but also wasn't too spread out in options as it felt like every dish was well thought out and freshly sourced. Wine selection was great as well, all round a brilliant restaurant. I will be coming back for sure!

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Rob F . 2024-09-11

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Lovely meal every thing cooked nicely staff and service very good. Don't expect a zizzi or bellaitalia menu so much better

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John Hurst . 2024-09-06

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Visited with colleagues for lunch. There was a large amount of us so we booked in advance and was advised to make 2 table bookings, sadly we were not all able to sit together (12 of us). Service was ok, but I got the feeling we were seen as a bit of an inconvenience which was awkward. I ordered the porchetta as I'd seen it on Instagram and it's one of my favourite dishes to have. Sadly, it was 2 extremely thin slices which were overcooked and dry. So disappointed, and had I been in a smaller group I might have said something. Instead I left the hard, inedible parts of the meat. The focaccia was very good, soft and springy and how it should be. The pistachio Tiramisu however was pretty decent, it was a good portion and had a lovely flavour and I'd order it again. However, from today's experience I would say that sadly, I don't think I would return.

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Jessica Hughes . 2024-09-04

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I had the pasta of the day, it wasn’t bad but it was mostly cream with very few courgettes. It would need more vegetables to give it more texture, you can’t call just cream a sauce. The pistachio tiramisu looked good but I found it lacked taste.

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Morgan Facchin . 2024-09-04

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Banging, especially the panacotta and arancini 👌

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Glyn Hanmer . 2024-09-03

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We ate here for lunch on Saturday afternoon and unfortunately the food and service were not the best. We ordered the sharing platter of meats and cheese which were lovely but for £18 it did not include any bread. The bread was 4 small cubes of foccachia which cost £3.90. We also ordered the calamari which was really well cooked. The mains were a disappointment . The buccatini with tomato sauce and the Crab pasta were both so undercooked they were almost inedible. The gnocchi with duck ragu was very rich and quite stodgy. One waiter was really friendly, the other waiter was really moody so we didn't complain. In total with 2 glasses of wine and a beer the total came to £126. It is a shame the meal was so inconsistent as its in a lovely location.

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Anna Hall . 2024-08-24

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Today we visited Bristol for the first time from Leicester. Incredible food, fast service and a warm welcome, we will definatly be returning. Thank you x

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Sars L . 2024-08-23

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I had very high hopes for my supper this evening, they were nearly met. The restaurant is in an odd location probably not looking its best on a wet-gloomy evening in August but the team at La Panza are very friendly and welcoming. I had the hispy cabbage to start, the presentation wasn’t pretty but it had great flavour with a nice bit of chilli bit it was very salty. Followed by the Cornish crab which was light and delicate, as it should be. Sadly it was let down by the inconsistently cooked large bland pasta tubes, which were very hard in places, they did not compliment the crab. The glass of Sangiovese rose was delicious, I would’ve had more but it’s a Monday night. The service was excellent and I would dine at La Panza again, there are other dishes on the menu I’d like to try.

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Catherine O'Ryan Nicholson . 2024-08-19

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This is the real Italian Embassy in Bristol!!!! An Italian oasis of good food in the middle of a grove... Incredible products and authentic cuisine that transport you with great emotion to Mediterranean lands. Chef Riccardo has the passion and love for cooking to make you a happy Panza and always come back

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Mireia Pausas . 2024-08-09

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Top spot for lunch with friendly and efficient staff.

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Karl Durrant . 2024-08-05

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I went there on a Saturday for lunch with two friends. The waiter told us straight away that they couldn't prepare a few plates because the chef didn't show up that day. (bless them) That wasn't a problem for us. The service though was really slow, we had to wait so long at the start just to get our drinks. Food was fine, the amatriciana sauce had guanciale in jt that was a little bit burnt, but my friend didn't mind. At the end of the meal they brought me an espresso without any sugar or spoon. I asked the waiter for them and waited a while, then, since my coffee was getting cold, I went and ask the waiter for them again, and they apologised and said they forgot it. This wasn't the best experience because I went to La Panza a few years before and we had incredible food and no issues at all. Probably caught them on a bad day!

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Rachele BB . 2024-07-30

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Thought I’d try the lunch deal. I ordered a focaccia sandwhich but was then told they’d ran out which was fine. Lack of other options so i went with the cous cous salad, which tasted fine but was a small portion and not very substantial. It was £11 in total with a small double espresso. There was some woodwork also going on outside. None of the saws were being used during my stay but just the movement of the materials alone kicked up saw dust which was flying everywhere. Overall, poor value and i was left still Hangry.

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Hangry Man . 2024-07-29

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Appealing menu composed mainly of small plates and pasta dishes (served as a main). They use good quality ingredients and the cooking was sound, except for one dish. I especially liked a porchetta, coming with roasted fennel, and a pasta described as Amatriciana (not quite the textbook version perhaps, but still it was good!). Rice arancini, hispy cabbage with Pecorino and roasted and marinated peppers were also excellent. In a "bucatini" with crab the sauce/condiment was excellent but unfortunately the fresh pasta was badly overcooked. Service is very friendly, but the organization is, as one can also tell from other reviews, a little haphazard. There may be long waits (in over one and a half hours we managed to obtain just a set of starters and a pasta dish each and we struggled to get the bill). At some point they told us they had finished the bucatini and they would use paccheri instead. Then it turned out the bucatini were in fact available. But when the dish finally came it was not neither bucatini nor paccheri but some gloopy long pasta without the "buco". In sum, my suggestion is to go when you are relaxed, flexible and ready to wait a bit - and you'll be happy. The outside al fresco area is extremely pleasant in the good season. Prices are reasonable for the quality.

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Marco . 2024-07-20

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Food was nice enough (mainly the tiramisu) but the service was painfully slow and inattentive, despite there being two staff covering at max 4 tables. Somehow took 2.5 hours to have 3 courses as a table of 4. My friend had booked an indoor table given the weather (it was raining) but we were told it had to be outside because they wouldn't be able to check on us inside given that the one other party there was outside... Took a long time for them to take our orders, and then for drinks/food to arrive. Our food arrived before the cutlery so the pasta was lukewarm by the time they had brought out all our dishes (this took an oddly long time between each person's dish) plus the cutlery. We could see inside and could see the two waiters just hanging out, not doing anything. It was such a strange experience.

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Sarah Barlow . 2024-07-20

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Salad was terrible, coffe was mediocre.

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Andrew . 2024-07-19

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Hidden Gem! Came here for a dinner with some friends and couldn’t believe we hadn’t been before. Lovely outside courtyard, DELICIOUS food that was so difficult to choose from, great service & yummy pistachio tiramisù!

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Pippa Hicks . 2024-07-17

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Eh bravi sti ragazzi! This is an amazing little corner of Italy! Denomination of Origin Certified!

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Paolo Ghezzo . 2024-07-04

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This place is absolutely class. Really nice group of people running it, the food is unbelievable (the porchetta with pickled fennel was amazing) and it was very reasonably priced considering the quality of the food you're getting. The restaurant is essentially a house opposite the cathedral, except the insides have been converted to a huge kitchen with the upstairs being inside seating. Great option for unique Italian food that's cooked with care

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Kris . 2024-06-29

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This is a rare gem of a restaurant, which you must not look over because of its quirky location and vibes. It is honestly the best food, wine and service we have experienced in the UK since for as long as we can remember. The food warrants Michelin star status in my humble view. It was like eating in an Italian family home: simple, delicious, cooked to perfection yet with such ease. The staff are attentive, kind and fun. We will be back again and again. Thank you La Panza!

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Tamara Giltsoff . 2024-06-29

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Cannot recommend La Panza enough. Incredibly fresh and authentic plates. Delicious! The team are knowledgable, kind, and care about their clientele’s experience. Gluten free not an issue at all. And great choice of decently priced wine too. Thank you, we will be back soon!

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Robert Conway . 2024-06-28

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Had the lunch special sandwich, beautiful focaccia (best in Bristol) with a lovely mortadella filling. Service was quick and light a real friendly feel. The marquee is now down so outdoor eating in the blazing sun.

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Sean Campbell . 2024-06-26

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We booked La Panza for a work team meal. Lovely simple food and attentive service. Great laid-back atmosphere as well.

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Chloe Ellis-Dale . 2024-06-21

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Attempted to have lunch today there, left without being attended in 30 min. Arrived at 13:30 with my partner I asked for a table for two and I was greeted with a rude “whatever you can find mate it’s busy” easily found a table there was at least half of them empty. Sat down and waited for half an hour, left at 14:00 without even been given the menu. It is a shame a place with that customer service.

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Cristian Peinado-Garcia . 2024-06-20

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This lovely rustic place in mid bristol is indeed a find I had a delicious lunch, service was excellent. I'll be telling others and will definitely come back. A wonderful experience!

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Frances Bildner . 2024-06-11

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Possibly the best italian restaurant in Bristol. It definitely has the best oysters I've had in Bristol. It has a great selection of small plates and mains, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Stand out dishes are the duck ragu, cornish crab, and amaticiana (with cured pig cheeks)

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Dave Pacey . 2024-06-08

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Amatriciana pasta eaten. It was very tasty but small portion. Luckily I wasn't very hungry. Staff was friendly, but had the feeling that everything had to happen very quickly. It was also busy now so I can understand it.

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Gaétan DM . 2024-06-08

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A lovely little restaurant, 5 stars even with a slight mishap on our order.. Food was amazing, staff friendly and attentive, restaurant is small but has a real authentic feel and very atmospheric. Had a little mix up with our order but was very quickly put right. Portion sizes were just right and pasta was honestly one of the best I've had in a long time. We will be back to Bristol and will definitely come again.

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Heather D'auria . 2024-06-08

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Tasty authentic Italian food, chilled vibes and good music. Possibly the best tiramisu ever.

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Joshua Dennis . 2024-06-03

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I'm just gonna cut to the chase. Ordered the Amatriciana last night and found a suspiciously curly hair in it. Clearly pubic. Never ever going back again.

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Space Gnome . 2024-06-02

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Service, food, everything perfect. The pasta with Crab was a dream. Flavours and food very authentic. I will go back...

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JOSE LUIS CANO RUIZ . 2024-06-02

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Great atmosphere, fantastic food and service. Would definitely recommend!

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Catarina Ostafi . 2024-05-26

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La Panza was a big disappointment - here's why: Prior to arriving I'd scoped out a few options on the menu, however, only after we'd order our drinks about half an hour after being seated - the server told us that he was out of all three of the options I was hoping for. I felt a bit cheated because this should have been shared when we were seated, not after our drinks order, so we were hungry and already had a tab open. Also, when we arrived, the server seemed a bit off - like, not at all present. We were barely greeted and chose our table. His service was non-existent. Slow. No interaction... and they charge a 10% service charge. Your service better be good if you're popping that on the bill. Food was only ok - tbh, the choice is a bit limited. It seems like everyone was going for the same thing. Also, pardon my lack of italian, but all the ingredients are in italian...i know, this makes me sounds like a mug, but consider when you're looking at a menu, trying to decide and you can only understand pesto and basil in the ingredient list because ham, cheeses and the like all use specific names. Small complaint but still, no one wants to choose something because it's the only option they can understand. My companion also wanted a creamy pasta, which they couldn't do. Almost everything was tomato based...and really REALLY salty. When our food arrived I could tell neither of us really enjoyed it. Mine was covered in parmesan...urgh (at least ask before you cover it in cat sick smelling cheese). And no black pepper was offered, nor did the waiter offer to put it on. Idk but like come on, even a pizza express will come round with pepper and parmesan. It's a small thing but I was getting annoyed...what were we paying top dollar for exactly...? Cutlery and napkins served in a tomato tin too. It felt like a weatherspoons with premo prices. Definitely wouldn't recommend. So incredibly disappointing.

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Kelly Newcomb . 2024-05-25

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A real gem of a place where everything was perfect, great venue, service and absolutely delicious food. Will recommend and return

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Joanne Bohin . 2024-05-23

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A Bristol gem serving understated Italian food that is still big on flavour and not the cliche classics you can get everywhere, in a homely authentic feeling setting. Small plates are as satisfying as the mains and the cocktails are delicious. Worth attending while they host bands or djs too if you're coming with friends.

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Orron Fearon . 2024-05-23

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la Panza is for me is the best italian restourant in Bristol the staff and the owner (Riccardo) are always very nice and professional. The food its amazing every time, fresh and all home made. The porchetta dish and the new abbacchio are my favourite plates ..so good!!! highly recommended!!! location very nice as well with a lovely garden!! Just Amazing!

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Simone Monti . 2024-05-23

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Got the £10 lunch special with a sandwich, a cannoli, and a drink. It sounded like a good deal, and to be fair what was there was very good. Great focaccia. The quality of the food is the reason I’m giving this as high a rating as I am. But the sandwich was very small, as was the cannoli. And the cannoli was only filled on the very ends, just enough to make it look good, but it was completely empty in the middle. So… good food, and if I lived in Bristol I’d likely be back to give their regular menu a try. But £10 for lunch and I’m leaving still hungry? I wouldn’t be returning for that.

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Matt Condon . 2024-05-23

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Lovely little gem of a spot in a green area of Bristol, enjoyed the jazz sounds & italo-patio atmosphere

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George Joyce . 2024-05-23

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Absolutely love this place, would recommend in a heart beat. Authentic rustic food with a friendly non pretentious atmosphere. Also the best aperol spritz in Bristol! Can't wait to revisit soon.

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Greg AK . 2024-05-22

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Such a lovely place!! Came here for a lil date night and would 100% go back, food was amazing and authenticity Italian, staff are super friendly and the owner came and said hello which was really nice - would definitely recommend.

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Amy Boyle . 2024-05-22

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This place is a solid 11/10. The food’s delicious, service is next level, and it’s dog-friendly without feeling like a kennel. We had the oysters (huge), tomato salad, hispy cabbage, crab (insane), duck ragu, and pannacotta. I’d be delighted to eat it all again for every meal. Even with a couple of Aperols each, it only just scraped over £100 for two including tip. Thanks again to all the amazing people who work there - we can’t wait to return.

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Rob Hamblett . 2024-05-18

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Exceptional! Maybe portions could be larger and service a little more animated although it was exceptionally friendly. House wine very acceptable. There is clearly a lot of passion about the product on the table, it is totally authentic. A little investment in the outside space wouldn't cost much and would make a difference. Congratulations, well done.

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Simon Checkley . 2024-05-18

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Lovely wee place with gorgeous food and beautiful interior. Already looking forward to coming back and our server was really sweet and was doing an amazing job.

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katie ihnatyszyn . 2024-05-13

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4 of us actually ordered just starters as tapas. Can't complain about the wine either. Talking catch-up needed 3 of the same. (Bottles, that was)

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Sue Williams . 2024-05-03

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A little rough round the edges, in the nicest way possible, Lapanza pitches you into the central piazza of a small town in Italy, with the sounds of 1980s Italian powerpop and classics from the smooth Italian crooners of the 1960s coming from the kitchen. You can have Negroni, or Campari Spritz (a mile better than sickly sweet Aperol), or a range of Italian favourites for an aperitif. For my starter, I chose Lenticchie (lentils and beans with veg cooked in a flavour filled stock). This came topped with crispy greens. Savoury, with a hint of light lemon, and a filling peppery broth, this was a love song in a bowl. My main was Orecchiette Cime bi Rapa ('little ears' pasta, so named for their shape, made by pressing a thumb into pasta dough, with bitter greens from southern Italy, part way between dandelion leaves and brocolli). Sundried tomatoes, finely chopped with black olives and capers added to the flavour bomb. Rounded, earthy, light, fresh and so, so good. Cucina Povera never tasted so fine. This is food for the people. Fresh ingredients are simply handled with well thought through wine choices to make for a perfect pairing. The house wine (a blend from north Italy) was an excellent pairing BTW. There are vegetarian and gluten free options galore, and vegans have a few options too. A peanut brittle pistachio Canolo was a delight to finish with. It may not look like much, but it really is excellent. There's a lot to love here.

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Sanjit Chudha . 2024-05-02

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During a trip down to Bristol for my friend's birthday, we came here for dinner and I will be honest as always, it was delicious however, small. So usually I do prefer a larger plate of food, or even multiple dishes if it's tapas style, I'm a guy with an appetite, however if you are similar, I'd say this place may leave you wanting more. Food - The taste of the food was lovely, however the portion was small and the options were limited. Also, there isnt garlic bread, but the focaccia was fluffy and light. We were sat upstairs, 6 of us, and it was tight when all 3 tables were together, but not uncomfortable. There is outside seating though for the coming months if youre planning on attending and it's nice weather. My partner is a vegetarian, and unless you like seafood, there's one option, so this was unfortunately a downside for us. The service was good considering there was only 2 on, and food came at a nice speed, we were informed partially through though that we had 45 minutes left, and some hadn't finished eating yet so felt abit rushed. Not sure if this is standard down in Bristol though. Overall, tasted nice and a good price, but for the demand I could see there, they may need a bigger place and a wider menu, or it's perfect for just two of you

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Martyn French . 2024-04-28

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The food is insanely good. Very tasty but innovative and a bit different. Lovely service, one of the waiters went out his way to help me fix my shoe. Ticks every box!

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Georgi Brown . 2024-04-27

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Poor food - fresh pasta, but bits very chewy suggesting it had been in the fridge for a while. The restaurant was cold with dead flowers on every table. It was a Monday, and maybe other days are better, but if you open you should aim to hit a certain level.

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Charles McFeely . 2024-04-23

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Delicious homemade Italian food. Every bite had each of us saying "Omg this is so good how have we never heard of this place before". Can't get much better, and it is at such an amazing value! Definitely taking more people there, an absolute diamond in the rough.

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jamie pal . 2024-04-19

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Very good amatriciana! Cery friendly staff!!

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Iñaki García Mendive . 2024-04-17

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I love this place. The inside is super cute, the outside is a lush space in summer. I've been 3 times and the staff are always incredibly nice, going out of their way to make amends for the tiniest imperfection. They really make you feel valued. Most importantly, of course, the food is always delicious, and so reasonably priced! Plenty of vegan options too. Great place for a work do or a date, I will be going many times in the future!

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Matt Flavell . 2024-04-12

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This place is it from a decor and presentation perspective. Their drinks menu is very stylish actually. Everything we ordered at least looked good. My main concern is with the small portion sizes of the entrees considering their cost. You'd have to get a small plate + an entree to have a filling meal. The tagliere is a charcuterie board and it comes highly recommended for my group. Definitely enough for 3 people. The cannoli comes in pistachio, chocolate, and from what my friend says, peanut butter. We ordered drinks but I got the wrong one and they were more than happy to replace it with the right one so yeah the customer service here in general is pretty spot on.

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Khiem Nguyen . 2024-04-01

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The food exceeded expectations. The flavour was on point. Service brilliant. Would definitely go back.

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Chloe Allen . 2024-03-23

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Great food, really friendly staff

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J J . 2024-03-17

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Perfect italian pasta in England : ) Nice, young and friendly place. Really nice!

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Giamma . 2024-03-09

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The food here is delicious, and the service is quite nice as well. I'd suggest reserving some time to go and visit this restaurant with ease.

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Sanika Lagoo . 2024-02-25

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Uffff, how good, short but exquisite menu, you can't fail because any dish is fabulous, by the way the fish was very good, we didn't expect a sole (or san pedro) well accompanied, the service was very good, there is a world in an Italian beyond pizza.

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jose manuel guillen de la torre . 2024-02-24

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The service was great and the alfresco tent seating was beautiful and cozy. The tiramisu was exceptional and the rest of food was good too

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Abdulwahid Aden . 2024-02-17

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Incredible, food is some of the best I've had from a restaurant ever. It's not even too expensive and the waiter was outstanding. 10/10. If I'm back in Bristol I'll be back.

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James Scott . 2024-02-13

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A quirky detached restaurant in a renovated house. I had high expectations given glowing reviews, and sadly was slightly disappointed by the food. The aranchini was chewy and my fish ravioli main was not as moorish as I'd hoped, possibly due to personal tastes. I wasn't entirely comfy on the window seats either. The waiter was friendly however, and I liked the fun interior decor. Great Aperol Spritz too.

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Charlotte (Charlando93) . 2024-02-11

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Superb little spot for lunch. Really good value lunch menu or a normal a la carte. The food js freshly prepared and you can tell. Service is friendly, the staff are great. I’d very much recommend going out of your way to watch here. Excellent, thank you.

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Peter “Anduain” S . 2024-02-06

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Great little place serving a small but impressive menu of rustic Italian food. Best Amatriciana I’ve had in years. Superb value too.

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Phil Davies . 2024-01-23

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Authentic, delicious Italian food and a cosy atmosphere. Young host Riccardo is a very friendly and considerate presence.

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Carlo Ombello . 2024-01-22

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