La Panza in Bristol, City of - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

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!

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

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.

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.

Banging, especially the panacotta and arancini 👌

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.

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

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.

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

Top spot for lunch with friendly and efficient staff.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Salad was terrible, coffe was mediocre.

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Very good amatriciana! Cery friendly staff!!

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!

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.

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

Great food, really friendly staff

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Looking at the reviews, we were very excited to go and try La Panza, however, I think we got a bit disappointed with the food and the service. We tried Calamari, Ham and Cheese Arancini and two pasta dishes - the starters really failed the test. I was not a big fan of the Arancini, didn't taste and look authentic. Calamari was not too bad, however, could have been a bit better. When it comes to the mains, we did enjoy it, they were tasty, however, the portion sizes were not filling. On the other hand, we were disappointed with the service, although it was towards to late evening with less customers, the service was very slow, we felt like staff was not even present! Overall, not too bad, but I would not visit La Panza again.

Very nice lunch with excellent, friendly and professional service. Heartily recommended.

Decent spot for some Italian food 👌 the vibe is quite cool inside! We tried loads of different bits and bobs, all delicious. I’d say the artichokes dish was the favourite. Definitely be back for more!

Absolutely loved the pasta dishes we ordered (amatriciana and gnocci) - probably two of the best pastas I’ve had in my life. The waitress was really nice and attentive. The place is small so could get quite noisy when full.

Super cute, very good food and lovely atmosphere x

I'm not sure what's so special about La Panza but it is special. Honest.

You can walk right past it, but that would be a shame. Very nice little restaurant, where we enjoyed a delicious cheap lunch. Definitely worth a try

We went for a long work lunch and had not been before. The food was nice enough but the pasta of the day was pretty cold when it arrived. And the pasta was much too al dente for my friend and probably a little aldente for me. Service was great and it's overall a cute place, but the food is always going to be the most important thing for me on a review.

The pasta had depth unlike most Italian places in Bristol, the tomato sauce was rich and tasted fresh. A gem in Bristol, should be active on social media more.

After sitting in the outside area for 20 mins I left as 10 others were served and I was completely ignored.

Amazing food and amazing atmosphere. Best Italian food I’ve had in my life very authentic and served with a smile. I would highly recommend taking a visit. Favourite dishes were the porchetta and calamari. 10/10

Great authentic Italian food served in a quintessentially Bristolian setting: small, personal and slightly curious. The waiter was friendly and very knowledgeable. The calamari was beautiful , the cod ravioli was delightful and the torta al cioccolato was incredible. A wonderful, intimate slice of Italian Bristol.

Bristol’s best lunch special. Literally can’t beat the quality for the price!

Can't speak for the food so not given a 1 star, but the hygiene of the place is disgusting. From the moment we walked in they didn't seem to care at all about cleanliness, the place was very dirty and they sat us right by toilets upstairs which STANK. We promptly made our apologies and walked straight back out. Grim place. Would not eat in any place that doesn't value hygiene like this. Update: Scary. After leaving this review, the owner stalked my acquaintances in an attempt to find me. Tells you everything you need to know that they’d rather spend their energy trying to track me down and scare me in changing my review rather than fixing their issues.

Average food, basic service with many mistakes, place looks like is falling apart

La Panza was warm and welcoming to 2 very tired American travelers who wandered in from the Hilton Double Tree Hotel across the street. They were fully booked that night but let us know if we ate quickly they could squeeze us in. The appetizers were good but the highlight of the meal was pasta!

Thoroughly impressed by the ambiance of this Italian restaurant, which is both elegant and spacious, reminiscent of a refined dinner in a tastefully appointed home. The wine and cuisine are truly exceptional. The brined chicken, with its delightful blend of salty and olive flavors, offers substantial, tender, and juicy pieces. The orecchiette is cooked to perfection, achieving an ideal al dente texture, complemented by the savory umami and textural complexity of the fried garlic topping – a splendid choice for vegetarians. Equally commendable is the stuffed ravioli with salted cod. The friendly and attentive staff demonstrate a genuine commitment to both culinary excellence and the well-being of the food. Overall, a noteworthy dining experience.

Best italian restaurant in town, the owner is 11/10

We ran away from another finished Italian restaurant to come and try this one after I read how they prepared amatriciana. We couldn't have made a better choice. Space Amatriciana!! As in Italy. 14 pounds is a lot for the portion but we are in the UK so that's fine. Really good pasta, friendly staff and informal environment. Highly recommended

We went here on our monthly date night, unfortunately we won't be back. Had heard good things from other people but weren't really wowed by it. It's a lovely little building that has lots of character, we were sat upstairs in one of the two side rooms, our table however was propping the door and just behind us was the toilet. Try having a nice meal with people walking past to pee every 2 minutes isn't the best. Because of this my chair was kicked 6 times be people walking past. And the smell of a toilet definitely didn't add to the romance. The food was okay but nothing to shout about, the Calamari was frozen unfortunately so was chewy, the Arancini's were unfortunately also frozen so weren't the best! The staff were friendly and helpful! Seemed to enjoy working there which is always a bonus!!

Honestly, the best gnocchi I've ever had in my life. Every bite was like jumping into the sea in a very warm day: pure pleasure. Great wine and amazing service, highly recommend!

This restaurant is one of Bristol's gems! Don't be deceived by the decor - yes, it's neither glitzy nor glamorous and looks quite dated, but the food (the most important piece of the dining out jigsaw) is AMAZING! The menu is quite small, in terms of how much is on offer, but La Panza seem to take the approach of less is more. Whilst they don't offer oodles of choice, they provide astoundingly tasty, freshly prepared food (and the other benefit of a small menu is not having to agonise over choice of dish). Service was great, too, with our host being a fun, friendly and thoroughly nice guy! We ate here on Tuesday evening, at about 6pm. It was very quiet, but this didn't detract from the service or quality. Seating is either upstairs or outside, so this could impact diners with mobility restrictions if weather is inclement. Vegetarian options are available, but I cannot comment on whether the menu extended to vegan choices. They seem a really pleasant bunch, though, so I'd say just ask! I would not hesitate to recommend La Panza, and we will DEFINITELY return next time we're in Bristol.

Food did not feel very great in all fairness. It did not have that completeness and harmony of flavors that makes up excellent food. I had duck gnocchi and I could reproduce the same quality dish in my kitchen with ready gnocchi bought from store and perhaps a duck sauce from supermarket as well. The place, atmosphere is super nice, though. I recommend going and checking for yourselves if you have unlimited time and resources :)

Fantastic little restaurant, doesn't look much from the outside but the food is delicious and the service exemplary. Will definitely return when I'm back in Bristol.

Amazing lunch deal for £10 you get pasta of the day, focaccia and wine!!! Also had an lovely tiramisu, portion sizes could have been bigger.

A tasty dinner, but fairly expensive. The focaccia was the best bit.

Fantastic Italian food I struggled to find outside of Italy

Delicious past served by lovely service. Can't wait to come again!

My mate Ed wouldn't stop talking about this place and now I know why! Great food and atmosphere and hands down the best tomato pasta sauce I've tried!

This is really good food. We shared a fair chunk of the menu and every dish was excellent. So good that we ordered a few dishes twice. Great atmosphere and service. Good wines to choose from. Very reasonably priced. Thoroughly recommend.

Amazing little taste of Italy tucked away in Bristol. The Duck Ragu is to die for. Levi our server was a gem and the rest of the team are the friendliest bunch

Terrible service, average food, most of the outdoor benches were broken.

Surprising location for amazing authentic Italian pasta and small plates!

My friend and I had a lovely meal in the garden of the restaurant. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was amazing!

The food was OK, the scallops with breadcrumbs was mostly breadcrumbs and drowned out any taste of scallop. The calamari was slightly too oily and the squid was slightly too chewy could have done with being cooked a little longer. When dipping it in the mayo, it overpowered the calamari and tasted just of mayo The gnocchi duck ragu was fairly bland. Friendly and good service. Overall the food could have been better with some slight tweaks.

Amazing pasta and desserts, brought together with wonderful service. The pasta was cooked to perfection.

Great lunchtime deal of pasta of the day, focaccia bread and a glass of wine, all for £10 - the portion wasn't huge, but we added a really nice rocket salad and had a tiramisu to top it off. Everything really tasty and authentic - service was friendly and super-casual (to the point of a bit chaotic)...all in all, a really lucky find just when we needed it!

Keep coming back to this place :) the food is amazing!